Goodwill Industries Outlet of the Columbia Willamette

Joey Surico

Used to be an amazing place to find gems and amazing deals on things. But ever since COVID it seems that the amount of people taking on reselling as a "side hustle" has multiplied many times over. These resellers will not only spend hours hogging up entire bins, scanning and looking up each and every thing. But will spend the entire DAY at the store waiting to get first dibs on every new bin. A time limit for each bin would be greatly appreciated, as I used to be able to consistently find good stuff here and now almost never do anymore.

Jenna Apocolypse

The employees are not personable. They don't talk to you, say hello, they don't even make eye contact with customers.. unless you directly confront them _ and that's just weird. The store is large and has an extensive laundry list- plus, of items... Buuut... I'd say half or more of the items r broken from carelessness and or in unacceptable conditions. Overall though, as a customer, if you have alot of time to rummage through God knows what.. and you have a keen eye,.. you can find very cool things for very little $

Itai Bradshaw-Lang

The Bins (Goodwill Outlet Store) are not everyone's cup of tea. They are crowded and hectic, and you have to dig through literal bins to look for things. But prices are usually cheap, and there are always cool things to find. Check it out! You'll either love it or hate it.

Gary Cowles

Random bargains await. Big blue bins are rolled in and out every few minutes. Items in the bins are priced per pound, which makes some heavier items way too expensive, but some items are a steal. Individually priced furniture and large items are located in the back of the store. Timid shoppers don't do well, as people can be pushy, and generally don't ascribe to normal shopping etiquette. If you have a germ phobia, this place will freak you out. Gloves are occasionally worn by customers, but generally not necessary. A full bin of clothes being clawed through by 30 people puts out a lot of dust and whatever airborne particles live in used fabric. Folks with dust allergies better wear a mask or go to a big box store and avoid this shopping adventure altogether. Be careful where you park. Customers unfortunately leave empty shopping carts randomly throughout the parking lot and rarely push them back to the store. Staff are friendly and helpful. They deal with an eclectic mix of shoppers every day, and as far as retail challenges, they have probably seen it all. This is a good place to drop off donations. You are supporting an organization helping our community.