Goodwill Outlet Store

Sunday’s are the best day to go. there are not as many people and the people that are there are the pro’s.

I stumbled across this version of Goodwill by accident. At first, it was quite frightening, all the people rummaging through bins of seemingly useless garbage.
But my curiosity got the best of me, and I came back, again and again. Among the random trash, you will find many treasures. I have furnished my entire home by frequenting the Goodwill Outlet. You pay for everything per pound. I got a beautiful oriental room sized rug, in great condition, for $ 22. Coffee table for $ 7. All new chairs for my dining room table. Every toy my toddler owns. Revamped my entire closet.
I’ve also begun buying clothes from this outlet and selling them online. I’ve made $ 800 in 2 months! Also, the staff is very friendly (for the most part) and if you come often enough, they will remember your name!

Yes! A Goodwill Free-​For-​All! Most people in the US don’t even have a clue that Goodwill stores like this even exist. In my travels, sometimes the largest store in a given city has a small outlet area open just in the morning hours. But in Indianapolis, there are 3 of these outlets, and in my opinion — this is the best! Nice large space with ample room for people to move around and dig through the bins without running into each other. The toughest part is finding a parking space, which is limited — but not as bad as the east location.
Pricing seems to change by the season — up and down.
Obviously you need to be careful digging, and just let the squirrels dig for nuts (like nuts) when the bins are brought out at the hourly rotation and into place. irony is that I seem to find more treasures after the dust has settled.
If you have never been to one of these stores, and have some time — stop in. If for no other reason than to answer the burning question… are people really crazy?

Bring gloves, and prepare to dig! The items are all sold by weight except for books, shoes, and larger items. I always walk out with at least one thing, and it’s always such a deal. There’s a lot to look at, so allot a large amount of time! Last few times I spent well over an hour! Every hour or so the employees switch out the bins, and everyone gathers around to see the new items. There are rules though! Don’t touch until they are completely stopped and the employee has left, no calling «dibs», and no pushing! There may be a few who brake this rule, but don’t give in to being like them. I never spend over $ 10 when I go here, and I walk out with bags of items. There are mostly children’s clothes here, so if you have a child, this is the place to find cheap clothing!
I recommend wearing gloves, as it can get a little dirty. You can always tell who’s the regulars by the gloves!

It’s so cheap. It’s also so dirty and so insane. Essentially, this is where your Goodwill donations go to die. Definitely wear gloves – like work gloves! – because you’re going to be digging through bins where knives and broken glass are mixed with Monopoly money, toys, and Christmas lights.
You can find incredible deals here and there, but overall visiting this place makes me roll my eyes at humanity. The employees and most shoppers seem to not care if anything makes it into (or out of) the bins in usable condition. Why else would «salvage glassware» be packed like that? Why else would board games and puzzles just be thrown in like that, to lose all their pieces?
Everything is sold by the pound, so if you’re desperate for plates, glasses, or… you know… whatever, this is a good place to go. If you are «a picker» and like to search for treasures it’ll keep you entertained. There’s a whole herd of people who choose items to resell.
Last time I was there my heart broke a little because someone’s collection of tiny cat figurines had been throw into a bin and most had been damaged in the process. Of course, they had been neatly packed into a shoebox labeled «Cats» but then someone had ripped open the box and dumped them all out, to be crushed by vacuums and bent bed frames. Poor little glass and ceramic kitties. I think I have too much of a soul for these types of stores.

This is an outlet and they have rolling bins full of everything you can imagine
I just went there looking for some travel book guides and realized that this is an outlet store.
The bins are kind of in some sort of category but really not
At one point they took a bunch of bins away and returned in procession with newly filled bins
«do not touch until we say so»
the pickers all converged and when they said go the pickers went nuts plowing through the stuff and filling their carts
Pickers wear gloves and are a determined lot.
I almost lost my arm trying to grab an item as someone practically dove into the bin to get a pair of shoes
I had a fun time and found some interesting items that were indiana related
make sure to wash your hands afterwards as the stuff can be grimy
when the pickers get excited digging through the bins the sound you here is like a grinding noise

One of my favorite thrifting places. :) I love love love love treasuring hunting here! You never know what you might find. Some days I walk out with a cart full of amazing goodies and other days I only manage to find one or two items. It’s really based on what merchandise they put out. The place is pretty dirty and the people are pushy and rude, but you are paying close to nothing for amazing items! Every hour (or 2 hrs, depending on the amount of merch), they rotate the items out and push out new bins. The rules state that you are not allowed to touch the items until the bins come to a full stop and all bins in that section are in place. Unfortunately a lot of ppl do not listen to that rule and start grabbing things (calling dibs) or digging around. :/​it comes w/​the territory so don’t take it to heart. Also once the attendants say go, it’s pretty much hunger games as ppl will scratch claw and bite to get their hands on the nicer items. I usually steer clear of the chaos and look at the leftovers once ppl r done. Tbh that’s actually a great strategy for finding good items bcuz most ppl do a quick glance over/​rake over w/​their hands and tend to miss smaller items or nice items buried deep down. Patience is the name of the game. Don’t forget to bring gloves, water, and a smartphone (for googling prices/​checking value). Leave any purses and valuables at home and bring only cash or a thin wallet if possible. Most of all bring a positive attitude! :) it’s not Neiman Marcus, the place is going to be dirty, the people are not going to be well mannered, and the merchandise is usually in roughed up condition (TLC required!). But with an open mind, a patient heart, and a stealthy eye, who knows what treasures you just might find.
Prices: $ 0.49/lb for ceramics and glass (kitchenware only), $ 1.29/lb for shoes, $ 0.79 for textiles, clothes, household items, and all other miscellaneous items.
Big ticket items like TVs, bikes, and couches are labeled w/​individual price tags.

Never in my wildest dreams did I think a Goodwill Outlet Store existed. This word «outlet» means everything, and may change the way you view future Goodwill experiences. When you walk in, it’s like looking into a warehouse full of junk, but it’s so much more than that, but basically exactly that. Maybe the items in this place are considered Goodwill’s hand me downs, but that’s okay. You can find little treasures from time to time, and for bottom dollar. Mind you, you may start itching if you’ve been inside the building too long. Items sell for 79 cents a pound, so load up, and get out your $ 5 bill. The people watching is also a huge perk if you’re into that. Sometimes the customers can get vicious over items, but don’t be afraid, I don’t think they would hurt you too much for that random iron skillet.

If you really enjoy people watching, this place is it. Just stand out of the way of the pillagers and watch the action. Better than the roller derby!
They roll out carts full of whatever is leftover from the other locations and sell (almost) everything by the pound. There is a period of time after they roll out the cart that nobody is allowed to touch anything, standing on the opposite sides of the lines on either side of the cart; after which is pure chaos! Everyone attacks.
The day I was there, the prized item was a crappy foot-​stool that had three customers fighting over it. It probably would have sold for less than $ 5, but they were determined! It looked like starving pigs going after their food while it was still being poured into their though.
Simply hilarious to watch, and worth the trip even if you don’t buy anything.

I’m really torn on this place. Maybe I came on a bad day or on a really good day… it’s going to be hard to tell until I come back on a different day to figure out what’s going on here. Honestly, it looked like a recycling processing plant that I used to volunteer in. However, the prices on some of this stuff is astounding! Furniture for super cheap! Clothes priced by the pound! Unfortunately I didn’t find anything that I wanted the day I went, but the idea of buying shirts, shoes, pants, and knick-​knacks by the pound is pretty darn alluring.

Okay. So this place requires gloves, fierce determination, and the eyes of a buzzard. You probably need a bit of steely tigress in your blood as well because you might have to fight for the treasure you unearthed. I sauntered away with a 1960’s Samsonite Suitcase for $ 8 bucks! They price by pound. .69 cents.

The Goodwill Outlet is a hidden gem. They sell everything by the pound. I’ve scored many vintage items including awesome Christmas ornaments, great picture frames, tons of cool luggage, and many more.
Wear gloves and don’t start digging until ALL THE CARTS STOP. You will get the whistle blown at you. ;)
The other two location are also very good. They swap out the carts hourly. Have fun! and happy hunting.

This is a special Goodwill location called an «Outlet» store, like a «last chance» store. Items come here when they don’t sell for the asking price at regular Goodwill stores. They spend a certain amount of time (a day?) out in the «bins», and if they don’t sell here, I suppose they get trashed.
Only a very few items, such as TV’s, bikes, big furniture, and big appliances have individual prices.
Everything else is priced BY THE POUND! Yes! $.69/​pound for most household stuff, small appliances, books, dvds, clothes, etc. $.49/​pound for glassware. And $.99 each for a pair of shoes. NO Senior Citizen discounts, no 50% off specials. Except as noted above, they just weigh your whole CART. (Separating out books, shoes, and glass.)
Books are $.69/​pound, but there is a maximum price of $ 1.00 per book, no matter how much it weighs.
I bought a nice clean very warm winter parka: $.69/​pound.
I bought a LEATHER COAT, $.69/​pound.
I bought a dirty (but it will clean up) heavy duty aluminum pressure cooker, $.69/​pound.
I bought a 3″ thick algebra book, weighs 4.5 pounds, for a friend, $ 1.00.
Want to buy some used clothes to use as rags? $.69/​pound.
You can tell who the regular customers are here, they wear gloves while digging through the bins. The goods are not on shelves, so you literally have to dig through the bins to see what’s on the bottom.
If you have the time to go here on a regular basis, and have the time to dig through the bins, there are some real deals to be had here.
I suppose some people are buying stuff to sell at their yard and garage sales.
No returns. No refunds. All items are «sold as is.»

When did Goodwill move away from placing things on racks and towards placing things in bins? It was, by far, the weirdest decision that they’ve ever made. I’m not a fan of digging through bins of stuff. At all.
That being said.. .this Goodwill did not seem to have much of anything but the kitchen sink. Yes. You read that right. They had a kitchen sink for sale but they have very little else. Irony at its best.