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Is Goodwill marking their prices high in your area?

MkB 2012/06/25 04:11:49
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They have in my area. More significantly so in the minority section of town. For a few dollars more in some cases I can buy a brand new 'something' at a discount department store.
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  • Treasure ♥ijm♥ 2012/06/25 04:26:45
    Yes.
    Treasure ♥ijm♥
    +5
    They used to be affordable but the prices have soared and I don't go there very often anymore because of it. They get things free/donated so I don't feel their pricing is fair....I realize they have to pay their workers but it is crazy......
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  • bob h. 2012/07/12 00:46:59
    Yes.
    bob h.
    +1
    I don't even go there any more. Flea Markets are better.
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  • Sister Jean 2012/06/25 23:49:46
    Not sure.
    Sister Jean
    +1
    so so thrift store is better
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  • MkB Sister ... 2012/08/07 04:30:44
    MkB
    Yes, I agree. And St. Vincent de Paul's.
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  • Dave0626 2012/06/25 17:12:54
    Yes.
    Dave0626
    +2
    But it won't last long. Most people are smart consumers, and when they see something that can be had new for just a buck or two more. They most likely will not buy the used at GoodWill. Why pay $8-10 for a used toaster when you could get the same on a sale at Retail stores? So, eventually these thrift type stores will have to drop the prices or end up filling garbage dumpsters.
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  • TruBluTopaz 2012/06/25 17:02:45
    Not sure.
    TruBluTopaz
    +2
    It used to be that you could go to certain Goodwill stores and you knew they picked up from wealthy areas. I had a friend in college who could spot designer clothing and dressed amazingly well on a shoestring. Now in our area they have a store for Goodwill that is specifically high end merchandise and jewelry that's been donated. I don't have a problem with that, it goes to a good cause. There are many such outlet stores. I donate mainly to Christian Community Action which has four stores and their income goes to provide clothes and food for the poor plus they have a number of completely furnished and stocked apartments for victims of domestic violence and their children. I would rather donate to a cause like this than have a garage sale.
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  • Walt 2012/06/25 16:44:42
    Yes.
    Walt
    +1
    Even though I'm not Catholic, I donate used goods to St. Vincent de Paul. I've checked out several of their stores and they do not try to scalp their customers the way Goodwill stores seem to be doing in my area of the country.

    I have a problem with an organization receiving freely donated items and then turning around and trying to make an unreasonable amount of money on what they got for free.
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  • MkB Walt 2012/06/25 18:16:55
    MkB
    +2
    St. Vincent de Paul and The Salvation Army are my favorites. The only St. Vincent's is in downtown B.R. Goodwill is just around the corner. I usually donate to local churches of all faiths.
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  • Walt MkB 2012/06/26 00:01:39
    Walt
    +1
    I wouldn't drive all the way there for the purpose of visiting their store, but if you're in Hammond, try checking out the St. Vincent de Paul store there. (Good luck finding parking.)
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  • MkB Walt 2012/08/07 04:32:06
    MkB
    +1
    lol...okay.
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  • ♒ßεllεchεvεllε®♒ 2012/06/25 15:36:01
    Not sure.
    ♒ßεllεchεvεllε®♒
    +1
    They've always been high here, relatively speaking, but not as high as Salvation Army.
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  • the judgebigdogeagle 2012/06/25 13:25:12
    Yes.
    the judgebigdogeagle
    I went in looking around recently. And a beat up couch was $ 350.00. I go down to Rooms to Go in their outlet room. A new couch is 375.00. the same with the Salvation Army. The same goes for clothes. We have a new thrift store called Plato's Closet in Houston,and they sell clothes for about the same price & in more cases better shape.
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  • The Judge 2012/06/25 12:05:12
    Yes.
    The Judge
    +2
    Goodwill and Value Village both started too raise their prices. I do not know if it is true but I heard Wal Mart bought the value brand so that might be one of the reasons. They started being more profit driven.
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  • MkB The Judge 2012/08/07 04:33:41
    MkB
    I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.
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  • Phil 2012/06/25 09:48:34
    Not sure.
    Phil
    +1
    I know their Jeans tend to be a bit high considering it is the one item they have the most of.
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  • Annie~Pro American~Pro Israel 2012/06/25 08:47:42
    Not sure.
    Annie~Pro American~Pro Israel
    +3
    Thanks for the heads up MkB. I have a ton of stuff to donate so I will make arrangements for the merchandise to go to a place where it's badly needed rather than the Goodwill.
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  • MkB Annie~P... 2012/06/25 11:18:48
    MkB
    +1
    There are other places for sure!
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  • Dark Angel AKA Hippiegirl 2012/06/25 07:48:07
    No.
    Dark Angel AKA Hippiegirl
    +2
    they have tags for half price and when an item has been in the store over 2 months it's put in the 29 cents rack
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  • sglmom 2012/06/25 05:43:34
    Not sure.
    sglmom
    +2
    Not sure ..
    there's only one in my rural area ..
    (So nothing to really compare it to .. other than a Wal-Mart)
    I've noticed that there's an Auction Site that they have up and running at this time ..
    no matter what ..
    the local one is not that great ..
    (and I do think the prices are higher than they need to be)
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  • MkB sglmom 2012/06/25 06:39:46
    MkB
    I bought a photograph of Eudora Welty reading a book at Goodwill some time ago. It was signed by Welty and the professional photographer, and authenticated. It amazes me what people will discard.
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  • Vitalani 2012/06/25 05:25:20
    Not sure.
    Vitalani
    +2
    Wouldn't know...
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  • Hula girl - Friends not Fol... 2012/06/25 04:44:00
    Yes.
    Hula girl - Friends not Followers
    +3
    Always have. Often they are cheaper new out in the real world.
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  • carrotcat 2012/06/25 04:34:24
    No.
    carrotcat
    +3
    Five dollars for a dress?! That's outrageous!! (I'm joking of course).
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  • Amy.[: 2012/06/25 04:33:21
    Not sure.
    Amy.[:
    +2
    Havent been there in awhile
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  • kyle 2012/06/25 04:32:59
    Yes.
    kyle
    +3
    they are
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  • Cap 2012/06/25 04:31:20
    Yes.
    Cap
    +1
    Is that Bush's fault, too?
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  • MkB Cap 2012/06/25 04:45:50
    MkB
    +1
    I didn't say it was. Or Obama's fault.
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  • Cap MkB 2012/06/25 05:26:04
    Cap
    +1
    Indeed you didn't. For whatever reason it sounded funny to me at the time, but there's oftentimes - this likely being one - a lot to be said for just keeping one's mouth shut, so please accept my apology.
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  • MkB Cap 2012/08/07 04:36:34 (edited)
    MkB
    Apology accepted, Cap. Sorry for my reply. Sometimes my Happenings doesn't show up until way later.
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  • Treasure ♥ijm♥ 2012/06/25 04:26:45
    Yes.
    Treasure ♥ijm♥
    +5
    They used to be affordable but the prices have soared and I don't go there very often anymore because of it. They get things free/donated so I don't feel their pricing is fair....I realize they have to pay their workers but it is crazy......
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  • MkB Treasur... 2012/06/25 04:45:17
    MkB
    +3
    I was floored the other day when I went into a Goodwill in a depressed area of town. The prices on most everything was about 75 per cent higher than at my Goodwill.
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  • FAWKES' NOOSE ~ ΔTX 2012/06/25 04:24:33
    Yes.
    FAWKES' NOOSE ~ ΔTX
    +2
    And what's worse is they have their own eBay style website so all their good stuff goes there and you have to bid on it. Its just been crap in the stores lately.

    http://www.shopgoodwill.com/l...
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  • MkB FAWKES'... 2012/06/25 04:31:59
    MkB
    +1
    I agree.
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  • the jud... FAWKES'... 2012/06/25 13:29:10
    the judgebigdogeagle
    Last time I walked in one,the stuff that they had on the floor was just pure junk. Nothing real impressive.
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  • mustangluver 2012/06/25 04:22:07
    Yes.
    mustangluver
    +3
    They are charging outrageous prices as are all the thrift shops lately.
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  • themadhare ~IJM 2012/06/25 04:16:09
    No.
    themadhare ~IJM
    +2
    Not here that I've noticed.
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  • MarinerFH 2012/06/25 04:15:09
    Yes.
    MarinerFH
    +3
    Often higher than new retail or sale prices.
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  • MkB MarinerFH 2012/06/25 04:47:03
    MkB
    +2
    I agree.
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  • Jester M.S. 2012/06/25 04:13:15
    Not sure.
    Jester M.S.
    +2
    Its been awhile since I have been to a thrift store.
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  • MkB Jester ... 2012/06/25 04:49:01
    MkB
    +2
    I like to poke around in them. It doesn't take much to amuse me. But the prices have gone up significantly.
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  • Jester ... MkB 2012/06/25 04:57:19
    Jester M.S.
    +2
    Since I am not working right now, I have not shopped for clothing for awhile. But the Disabled American Veterans store used to be my treasure trove.

    Dark dress shirts, neck ties, and jackets I used to find in plentiful supply, and you would be surprised the designer labels I would run across.
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