Goodwill

Just quick update — was in this location October 28, 2015:
— Store is (or has become) quite messy and unorganized. Contributing to this I think is that the store has WAY too much merchandise they are attempting to put out (and not enough outflow of current stuff already out there), and there simply isn’t enough room for it all, so it gets thrown in bins on the end-​caps or just randomly anywhere.
Store was also packed with people (not a bad thing) which contributed to the chaos.
By comparison, I also went to the St. Charles location and that location was VERY organized, neat, clean, tidy, and stuff wasn’t just ‘everywhere.‘
In regards to the Bartlett location, perhaps my experience may or may not have had something to do with the Halloween season rush and 50% of Halloween items. The store as a WHOLE though just seemed a mess.

A had a brief experience in this Goodwill upon which my review is based. I was in the store looking for a specific kind of item that is kept in the locked display cases. I asked an employee to please open the case and as she was doing so she was chatting with another person who, from their conversation, I gathered was an off-​duty employee. The woman who was helping me asked which side of the case I wanted open, which happened to be the side where the off-​duty chick was standing.
She opens the case and before I could say what I wanted to look at or reach for the item (because off-​duty chick was effectively blocking me), off duty chick reaches into the case and grabs… of course… the item I wanted. At this point I did speak up and say, «Oh that’s actually what I wanted to look at.» The woman that had unlocked the case just sort of stared blankly at me and off duty chick, very happy with herself, exclaimed, «Ooh I want this!» Just stood there for a moment, contemplating my choices, and decided I wasn’t going to make a scene in a Goodwill store over a $ 4 item. I just took one more incredulous look at both of them and said «oook…never mind, I guess.» More blank stares and obliviousness. Kind of soured me on looking through the rest of the store, so I couldn’t tell you anything else about this location. I do pass by this store with some regularity, so I will probably try again, but this is by far the worst experience I’ve had with Goodwill.

Nice store, clean & well kept. People are nice vs. other stores in the area. They have a drive thru area where they help you take items out of your car. Always cheerful & willing to help.

Great place they gave a lot of new things. Probably the best good will I the area. Very clean. And the staff is very nice

I had several bags worth of miscellaneous things that we didn’t need around the house anymore so I decided to give them away. Goodwill helped make it easy and convenient. They have an drive up system by the side entrance. I dropped off all my stuff and got a tax receipt back. Quick, easy, and it felt great to be able to donate old items that were no longer being used.

Good place to find used books, vintage barware. You should check any glass items because sometimes they are cracked or chipped (guess that is why they were donated). Occasionally will find a nice piece of clothing, sometimes with tags still on them. It is also a good place to shop for Halloween costumes.

Keeping hope alive has at least bumped up my star rating.
My refusal to give up on this location finally paid up. After several trips of walking out empty-​handed, every trip afterwards has hit big.
The Housewares aisles have been cleaned up, and that smell is finally gone.
Lack of labels that I look for continues to be an issue, but it’s certainly not their fault. I blame the people in the area who donate… clearly they do not share my same taste in clothing.
While I can’t attest to any major clothing scores, I have scored some awesome deals including:
Pottery Barn cloth-​lined wicker hamper for $ 4.99
Huge bag of Bliss Labs skincare products for $.99
New Yankee Candle large jar candles for $ 3.99
New or nearly-​new Company Store Primaloft king-​sized comforter for $ 6.99
Gorgeous pair of Croscill pillow shams for $ 2.99
I hope I haven’t jinxed myself.

I frequent resale shops quite often and while this store is friendly and somewhat organized it just is not up to par with others. One thing I would like to know is who decides on the pricing. I know it’s for a good cause, but heck alot of items I’m interested in priced to close to retail. Come on. Another thing, what are they using for glue on the tags-​they are so hard to get off. This is so aggravating! And one last thing this store is smelly!

On a Sunday morning, I realized that my ‘giveaway bag’ had grown quite large. It was time to make a donation. I didn’t know what time this Goodwill location would start accepting donations, but when I called, the staff was friendly and helpful. I had never even pulled into the parking lot before. The gentleman that I spoke with told me exactly where to go for a drop off.
When I arrived, a gentleman came out of the door almost immediately and explained the donation/​tax receipt to me. He took the donations inside and I was gone in less than two minutes. The best part of my visit? When my 15 year old son noticed the sign about employment. He felt good about helping someone less fortunate and started a new ‘giveaway bag’ as soon as we got home.

I will have to go with Osiris V on this one. It’s just OK… for a Goodwill. I don’t expect anything stellar from them, but I was a bit disappointed that it smelled and was so unorganized… for a Goodwill. It’s not the end of the world, but I’d like to have some idea of where something I’m searching for is located. It was a complete and total clusterfuck.
The housewares didn’t do much for me and it was completely unorganized. I didn’t even bother with the clothing, because if they can’t keep dishes together then there is no hope for that section. The shoes looked like a tornado hit them. They were strewn about and piled high with no rhyme or reason. However, I came across the holy grail of shoes — red Adidas sneakers — gently used for $ 3.99. My Sun Drop Girl costume is now whole!
My boyfriend found a couple of items he wanted to try on, so we waited by the dressing rooms… and waited… and waited… and waited. No one seemed to be in charge of that area and when we both attempted to wave over an employee we had no such luck. The two young men were too busy tossing items at each other and messing around to bother helping the customers.

Meh. As I walked in I was hit with that used store smell. The place was a cluster f**k to say the least but it was a Saturday and all the thrifters were out.
This is one of the smaller Goodwill’s. They have Christmas items out… depressing! It’s April! Their furniture selection wasn’t that good either. They had tons of kitchen accessories and clothes though, if you’re looking for those things. Um… yea.

The Bartlet Goodwill is a great place to find really good stuff. It’s like a giant garage sale year round. Ive never had a problem getting into this location there are two enterances, one off of 59 and one off of shick.
This store has a wide variety of just about everything. Ive gotten clothes, kitchen supplies, books, movies, bikes, toys, kids furniture and just tons of stuff from here. We also donate our old stuff back.
This area has 4 – 5 Goodwill locations within a 10 mile radius, so if you are looking for something perticular and do not find it here just go to one of the others.

Bartlett’s Goodwill has certainly been a savior to me.
There have been a few times that I’ve need a one-​time use outfit for a specific occasion and didn’t want to waste the money. The solution? Go to Goodwill! I have always found everything I’ve needed with ease.
I have always been met with a clean, well staffed, and well stocked store. Personally, I’ve never had a problem accessing the location, and parking has always been open.