Goodwill Industries

This goodwill straight up sucks. So today we walked into Goodwill at 3:20 and saw a table which we grabbed the tag from so we could purchase it. They did the normal pages because someone else was trying to purchase the same table we wanted and we went up to the register to tell them that we were purchasing the table, but we wanted to still look around the store and the cashier (Mikel) said okay and we left to measure the table to see if it would fit into our car.
We then saw one of the employees putting a sold sticker onto the table we were going to buy and proceeded to the register again to ask why the table we had the tag for was already sold. We waited about 40 minutes for the manager (John C) to give us the time of the purchase because the employees were trying to tell us that they sold the table before we got there (BUT WE HAD THE ORIGINAL TAG???) The manager told us that the table was sold at 3:30 which was AFTER we got the tag meaning one of the cashiers sold the table and chairs to someone (named Bob which they knew the exact name of most likely meaning that he was another employee so did they only let him keep it because they know him???) even though they knew that we had the original tag and that we were going to purchase the set of table and chairs.
They also mentioned that they looked at the cameras WHICH ARENT CONVENIENTLY EVEN POINTED AT WHERE THE TABLE WAS SO THEY COULDNT SEE IF WE REALLY GOT THE TAG BEFORE THE OTHER GUY
(!!WHICH WE DID BY THE WAY!!)
So we recommend that you find another goodwill even if its 500 miles away

Easy-​Peasy-​Lemon-​Squeezy!
So far we have only used this place to drop off our stuff and make donations.
We have come here at least twice and I have to tell you that it has been very easy every time. We gather our stuff at home, we make a list of what we want to donate and we drive to the this location. You pull to the side of the building where there is a person waiting for you and will come meet you once you stop your vehicle. They will give you a receipt for your donation so you can write it off on your taxes. For me it doesn’t get much easier than this.

This is an awesome Goodwill! Ever since Goodwill jacked up their prices, I kinda stopped shopping there. It’s more of a mainstream thrift store so expect this place to get really busy especially on the weekends.
They have pretty big selection of kitchen ware, electronics, and other home supplies/​devices. The only thing this particular Goodwill lacks is men’s clothing. There are 3 measly aisles of clothing and there never seems to be a lot of selection. But other than that I’ve found some great speakers here that work perfectly.
Don’t be afraid to go to thrift stores, you’ll never know what you’re going to find!

Great store. Always clean and great items available, It is like a treasure hunt! The people who work here put a lot of pride in their store and it shows. I will pay a dollar or two more for a nice store with quality items.

This location is very big with plenty of items. The prices are very inflated. This is by far the most expensive Goodwill I have been to. You would run into a ridiculous prices from 4.99 for small cups to 69.99 for a lawn chair. Great place to shop, if you have the money.

Hah, this goodwil is getting shady. Let me tell you why.
So they started their loyalty program. And then you think you are getting a great discount, but really, they just raised their regular prices. This is a terrible business model that is way to obvious in the eyes of customers.
They have stuff that are given by target that did not even cost as much if yoyu were to buy them on clearance at Target, so honestly why would I buy the more beat up version at goodwill? When I say this, i am literally not exaggerating. The item costs more than the salvage price listed.
The worst part about this goodwill is the inefficiency. Everyone who works here is SUPER inefficient. I understand we are putting people who otherwise cannot get a job to work. But gosh, please do someything about your checkout line. The people who work the cash register are very incompetent.
The people who work the fitting room, needless to say, even worse.
The only reason I still come, really there is only one reason, is that even with the raised prices, if you buy name brands here, it’s still cheaper than you can get on Ebay.

Great experience — pulled into the drive-​through with several bags of clothing to donate. I was quickly greeted by an employee who unloaded everything, offered me a receipt, and got me on my way. It was a pleasant surprise since I was expecting to have to unload into a donation bin myself.

Terrible goodwill. Pries are near retail level. It’s supposed to be a thrift store not a Retail store. So much for helping the poor.

Beware of goodwill. Please get informed about where you are donating and who they are helping. After 20+ years of personally donating carloads each month to goodwill in illinois, oregon, california and washington. I had an experience that was beyond horrible at this store! There are many other LOCAL non profits hat help people directly — lambs farm, the haven, libertyville food bank, bernies book bank, and several other shelters throughout lake county including grayslake and waukegan that can use your goods, furniture and help! If you need the money, take your items to renew in libertyville or kid to kid in vernon hills. There are alternatives! Please do your research!!! I am shocked by what people have sent me and told me about goodwill and theirs and others experiences! what a shame!

This location made me very, very sad.
That’s all I really have to say.
I will stick with the Goodwill locations that make me very, very happy.

One of the best thrift stores in the area. There is nothing I like better than finding a deal, and I always find a deal here. Clothes, books, household goods, handbags… Name brand sweaters and tops for around $ 5 and purses $ 5-​$ 10.
It is also a drop-​off for your donations.

Easily my favorite thrift store in the area. I have a Goodwill in my town, but I prefer this one and travel 20 – 30 minutes. This Goodwill is located in a more lucrative town, so the goods are much better. I always find something awesome here. I’ve gotten a Louis Vuitton bag, many Abercrombie and Fitches pieces, I’ve seen Armani Exchange, Express, Hollister, American Eagle, Delia’s, Northface, Gucci, Dooney and Bourke. Pacsun brands, and so much more. You just need to be patient and LOOK. It’s the thrill of the hunt!
Also has a drop off which is very convenient. You drive up, drop it off, get a receipt (Sup tax return) and then you can go buy more stuff to replace what you donated. Nice.

There is indeed a dropoff AND a retail outlet here.
The area around here is rife (rife, I tell you!) with large, expensive homes, filled with people with large, expensive shopping habits. These are the people driving the USA’s consumption economy.
A high moral stand against consumerism (and not enough cash to fully partake in it anyway) doesn’t mean I have to go without Kenneth Cole shoes or a DKNY jacket. Oh no. I just go here and hope that the stars align in such a way that I arrive the day after some lanky suburbanite with good taste happens to have cleaned out his closet to make room for the next wave. Last week was a nifty Claiborne fer Menz sweater, which I wore to the company party as everyone was getting sick of seeing me in a hoodie and jeans.
I looked for hoodies, too. No score there.
My girlfriend came with me this time, and seemed to do much better. Some expensive boots and a few designer skirts later, and she was out a whopping $ 20. I think women will always do better in these stores, since the women in Lake Co have better taste and shop more than the men. I could have outfitted myself for a year if only I could bring myself to wear argyle shirts with wee golf clubs embroidered on the pockets.
Alas.

This is a large drop-​off point for Goodwill donations. I don’t think there is a retail outlet at this location. But you can pull up right up to the door, they help you unload and then give you a Goodwill document to claim the value of your donations on your taxes. I’ve moved so much during the past 10 years that I’ve learned to love «the purge» and this is a nice place to get rid of stuff in a hurry.