Goodwill Industries

This place is definitely expensive for a thrift store, but it’s a great place to get brand new items that stores like Target couldn’t sell because of damaged packaging and the like. I got a brand new huge rug for $ 60, which is certainly much more than I thought I would spend on a rug at Goodwill, but would likely have sold for $ 120 at the original store. Similarly, I paid $ 100 for an unused vacuum in a beat up box because it was actually the same vacuum cleaner I had been thinking of buying online for $ 190. I haven’t had any luck with the clothes, and the used home goods are so so, but the new, quality items you can stumble upon here make this a regular stop for me.

Eh.
Whenever I find myself in a small town (especially ones with a respectable number of seniors with vintage clothing at their disposal), I make it a point to peruse their local thrift stores. They’re not as picked through as your standard Buffalo Exchange and you tend to get some pretty great deals. A Goodwill in Corvallis seemed like the low hanging fruits my wardrobe needed… but alas, it fell short of awesome by a wide margin.
It’s hard to really complain — they had all sorts of books, some sporting goods, knick-​knacks, etc… but their clothing section left a lot to be desired. It was basically nothing but old Beavers gear and castaways from a TJ Max surplus sale. Wamp wamp.
If you’re expecting an epic leather fringe jacket or some pair of retro mom jeans — you’re not going to find it here.

We stopped in at this store while visiting friends in Corvallis. The store is generally clean and well-​organized, although the kids section is kind of chaos (maybe kids are constantly messing it up). They have a good selection of adult clothes, housewares and linens. Not too many infant/​toddler clothes at the time of writing. Lots of books in good condition and they do a good job of displaying holiday decorations on the ends of aisles.
My only beef with this store is the massive increase in prices I have witnessed over the 10 years I lived in Corvallis. My husband purchased a button up shirt yesterdayy and it cost $ 10! You could buy a new shirt at Ross or TJMaxx at that price. Most shirts run $ 7 or more (unless they are the colored tag sale items) and pants are as much or more. The kids clothes were often more than $ 3 for one piece. At the thrift store near my home in CA, 0 – 24 mth clothes are $ 0.25. I don’t mind paying a little more, but their prices seem to be approaching that of discount retailers that sell new clothes. I suppose if people pay it, they can charge it… but I would consider looking elsewhere unless you’re buying a name brand.

I love spending hours here! The store is very well organized and the staff is always ready to answer questions.
The only issue I ever had was with pricing. All items they have from the Dollar Tree are anywhere from $ 1-​$ 3. If it comes used from the dollar store it should be 50 cents max.
Other than that, you can always score a come-​up! Last week I got a pair of new Coach shoes for $ 10, a desk for $ 15, and a crystal vase for $ 3. What a score!

This is a Goodwill Superstore. I didn’t even know there was such a thing. It’s like a Ross; in fact, they’ve copied Ross’ layout and it totally works. I could have spent all day in this store, there’s so much to look at. Unfortunately, I only had a couple of hours.
My boyfriend and I found cross-​country skis with boots, something we’ve been looking for, and I scored on a couple of dresses that fit me and are super flattering. I can’t remember walking into ANY store and finding more than one dress that fit me. Amazing.
There are only a few dressing rooms and there was a line much of the time. There aren’t enough people working but the people who are, are very helpful and friendly overall. It’s kept pretty neat and most of the employees were busy putting things back the entire time. The stuff isn’t dirty, either. I’ve been to Goodwill’s in Los Angeles where you leave with black hands. Not here!
They have a big selection of curtains and comforters, all nicely hung and sorted by color. The clothing was actually sorted by color, style AND size. Very impressed. There are a lot of clothes and books and housewares. Not too much furniture but a few things. Prices are pretty good with most things topping out around $ 12 and low end items hovering around $ 2.
Big parking lot though it was nearly full when we were here. This is also a drop off center. As an added bonus, there’s a Habitat for Humanity store on the corner for your furniture needs. I’ll check that out next time!