Goodwill Industries

Truly impressed with this boutique, and their staff. I have had more great finds here, including blazers/​sport coats (CK and Boss), nice jeans, dress shirts, and even a whiskey decanter! Such style I walked out with.
I have been in half a dozen times lately, and they always have new stuff. Gotta love that they get great things from the locals, lots of designer stuff. Makes my wife happy on date night for sure… :)

What a horrible experience i have here. I’ve been thrift shopping for as long as I can remember and i thought the prices here are ridiculous!
–Yes i’ve been warned by my fellow Unilocalers that items can be pricey and yes i know they’re located in the rich neigborhood of this area.
I feel really bad for people who waste their money here. I mean sure maybe you can really score great deals here but i guess every experience is different. The items they sell are so-​so and nothing lower then $ 10. Unless you buy one of their dusty mugs.
–Found a Columbia fleece jacket here which is the exact same that i got from a different GW. Their price: $ 25, SJ Goodwill price: $ 7.99. The difference was $ 17!!!crazy. I really would take a photo if not for this dude (employee) that kept looking at us
–came here with my mom and my grandma to score some deals and he kept looking at us weirdly the entire time. We left.

I am so sad to rate this goodwill ’boutique’ (means they receive the better goodwill merchandise) a 3. I used to really like it only the quality of the merchandise has gone down and the prices have risen over the value of the items. I used to visit this store and the other 3 on Santa Cruz avenue once or twice a week. I still visit two of the three even more often but I skip the goodwill now. Are people no longer donating nice things to them? I hope they improve.

The most expensive Goodwell I’ve ever been to. This place was outrageous for what they had to offer. It was very small but organized. Average price for a used top was $ 18. Are they serious?!

Went to the Goodwill to see what discounts were available. Had a great experience with friendly staff and good deals on lots of items! From Nike to Banana 4, this is a great place to shop to save BIG!!!

Terrific selection of high-​quality men’s shirts in like-​new condition. The selection of suits, jackets and jeans is relatively limited. And yes, the prices are higher here than at a typical Goodwill, but the quality is much higher.
If you’re a guy who wants to find some professional clothes at an affordable price (relative to new) without spending all day wading through junk — this is the place.

Small Goodwill Boutique in downtown Menlo Park. Prices are much higher than typical Goodwill and so one can’t just shop for impulse buys in this location. However, the quality is very high and the prices are a steep discount from full retail costs.
In short, you may pay $ 20 for a used shirt. But it’s a shirt that retails $ 200 when new.

Got 2 pairs of True Religion Jeans 1 Sevens a Marc Jacob wristlet for iPhone & a Northface Jacket $ 76! I had to stop coming in everyday on my lunch since I was leaving my paycheck here.

This Goodwill is one of the most expensive thrift stores I have ever visited in my thrift store experience. The minimum price was $ 10 but I saw most items around $ 18.99 and up.
I didn’t even think the designer name brand section was that great either. They had a lot of H&M, Ann Taylor, Nordstrom, etc. These brands aren’t super expensive regular price but I was finding somewhat worn clothing for like $ 20. An H&M used dress for $ 17 really?
I did get a men’s Calvin Klein shirt for $ 10.99 which wasn’t bad.

Does have some good items if you want to pay up the wazoo for them… I would say low end prices are between $ 15 – 25 and the sky is the limit after that. Yes, there are name brand items but ok they are USED and not in the best of shape… The jewerly is not marked and you have to bring it to the register where the sales person randomly prices it… a bit annoying… and you know what… I am a friendly person but the sales team there seems a bit off… go in and see for yourself… but please dont expect big savings or a stellar bargin… i dont think it exists there…

the palo alto goodwill is very good
but the employees and the manager Graciela send relative and friends to
pack backpacks with clothing
to send to mexico.
they pretend to honest but they are NOT!!!
ruth mehid.

Clean! Good brands! Great stock! woohoo. Not all Good wills are of this quality. Maybe the area that it is in has influenced their stock and attention to organization details, but I’m all for it! The shop is small and full so you may be getting close to your fellow shoppers but it is worth it for a great bargain find!

This place is a classy, upscale, classy, trendy, goodwill. They have suits here which is really cool. My mom does volunteer work here too. They have some antique things and collectibles. Tons of clothes tho.

This is my favorite Goodwill. It’s clean, well-​organized, the staff are nice, and the clothing is gently worn (if at all) — and it has Citizens of Humanity, Seven for All Mankind, Gucci (sometimes), LV bags (sometimes), Coach bags (regularly), etc. I love shopping here. I’m never going to go to Nordstrom’s or Bloomies for my denim again!
I’ve browsed but never bought from consignment and second-​hand stores (I thought the prices were too high), but I’ve purchased several items here and been happy with them. My latest purchase was a pair of almost-​new COH Kelly’s for $ 18.99 (normally $ 170), that had been hemmed to MY LENGTH — woooo!
Yes, the prices are higher than at the giant Goodwill stores, but the quality of the product is much higher too. You don’t have to dig through all the crappy stuff to find the one gem. Here, I can browse through a whole bunch of gems, in my size, and save a lot of time. Also, I don’t feel like I have to wash my hands afterward.
Win.

Corporate has sent the message to jack up the prices. Reasoning is they do not like people to re-​sell their items at flea markets. So if you are wondering why prices have jumped there it is.
$ 16.00 is the average price GW is asking for a mans designer shirt. Else where I get the same designer shirt between $ 4.00 — $ 7.00. T
Thats not exactly Goodwill.

I’m a brand girl, and I’m not ashamed to say it. I’ve also lost quite a bit of weight this year, and have more coming off. This place has been a lifesaver while going through this body transformation. I go in about every two or three weeks, find great deals on banana republic work pants, cute high end dresses and, now, shorts for the summer. It’s a heck of a lot cheaper than the rack, and the clothes are in decent shape.
I just wish I knew who did their pricing. It’s obviously not someone in the know! I’ve found super expensive true religions (who wears those anymore) and have bought trina Turk at pennies on the dollar — tags still on. Not that Im complaining; just plain curious!

I overheard one of the employees telling someone else that this is not your average Goodwill store… more like a boutique. I have to agree on a level — the shop was small and seemed selective in items that they put on the rack. However, it is still a Goodwill, so you will find prom dresses that have scuffs on the front… if you’re going to a a nice event like a prom, why throw money on a scruffy dress, no matter how nice? Makes no sense.
The only find that was worth it to me was a brown DKNY knit skirt that was in perfect condition and hugged my dumpy figure as nicely as it could. $ 17.99. Other items, however, seemed pricey for used items that weren’t exactly «vintage» quality.
Not only that, the lady who worked here seemed to greet everybody but me. When I asked her about fitting rooms, she wouldn’t even look me in the eye and told me a matter-​of-​factly that I can’t go in if there’s people in there. Well, duh, but I was wondering if I had to keep track of getting into the rooms myself or did I have to go through her.
Not quite liking this lady, and not quite liking the prices.

Uh. Yeah. No.
SORRY, GOODWILL OF MENLO PARK! You will not insult me with your ridiculously high prices on all of this beat up junk ya’ll have in the store!!!
SERIOUSLY?! $ 45 for a beat up, run down pair o’1995 Cole Haans? $ 125 for a FAUX FUR COAT? $ 20 for a faded Lily Pulitzer skirt?! Cuh-​razy. All kinds of crazy. I shall not be moved.
If you’re looking for bargain (middle class folks) this is NOT the place.

It pangs me that so many people are excited about this particular Goodwill. Not to toot my own horn, but I am a bad-​ass on top of my ‘ish thrifter, and this oh so «menlo» boutique has got you all fooled.
To be blunt; their pricing is absurd. I mean come on! I can head over to TJ Maxx and buy much of the same higher end stuff NEW for basically the same price. Granted, it may be one of the few places you’re going to find a wealth of Escada jackets, and everything organized nice and neat, but to pay out the wazoo for some old woman’s used jacket is just beyond me. I know that this is Menlo and not LA, but man oh man, the Goodwills in the LA area would knock your socks off. You can find Armani, St. John, anything for $ 10 or less. To charge $ 50, $ 60, $ 70 for used clothing is ridiculous.
Even charging nearly $ 20 for a used bebe shirt is crazy! $ 130+ for Tory Burch flats?! No words… just ridiculous.
Shop here if you must, but believe me, ladies, there is better thrifting out there.

Goodwill can be hit or miss, but this one’s about to take down some destroyers, maybe a patrol boat or two.
It’s got tons of clothing, artwork, dishware, used books… A great variety of offerings! And it’s organized in a way that’s not too overwhelming; it has that eclectic, too-​much-​stuff thrift store aura without making you feel like you’re drowning in other’s people’s semi-​useful garbage.
Their prices aren’t dollar-​store-​low, but their inventory seems to be in good shape, so it’s still a good deal. Definitely a fun place to check out, especially if you come in with some time and an open mind rather than stubborn expectations and a super-​specific shopping list!