Goodwill

Ive yet to score anything here. To be honest I’ve yet to see anything here that I wanted to buy. I am not sure what other Unilocalers have found, most of the things Ive seen are either defective or not on trend/​too old.
The only things Ive purchased were books.
The store itself is pretty clean and organized and employees are friendly. But no bargains for me.

This is by far my favorite thrift store ever! Whenever I go into this Goodwill, I always come out with a cart full of things! I find amazing art and furniture here all the time. The staff is friendly, and they keep the store very clean. You feel like you are in some dirty thrift store when shopping here. Sometimes they do overprice their inventory, but more often then not, they under price the valuable things. One time I found a 100% cashmere sweater here for $ 1.50! This is an amazing Goodwill location, and everyone should check it out!

More like 3.7. Although I have been here a couple of times, I rarely see anything like, unlike the other Unilocal reviewers. It’s weird because I see a lot of people dropping off stuff at this store.
The last time I was here though, I got a decent coat (probably department store quality), in excellent condition, for $ 9.99! I have seen coats at the Arlington Heights Goodwill for that price, but they are not as nearly nice as this one. This one is more similar to coats I have seen there in the 30 – 40 dollar range.
I have to admit, that the coat selection at the store was very small. I found this coat, without a hanger on a rack of tops, as if someone had just tried it on and rejected it. So it was kind of a lucky break for me. Then again, most thrift shopping is either determination or a lucky break anyway.

FABULOUS selection — store is HUGE! Have gotten AMAZING finds here! Gorgeous summer dresses (nice ones — not even sundresses) for $ 5 or $ 6! Pants and shorts, too — same price! Long hours (open late)! LOVE!

A lot of reviewers have mentioned the location of the goodwill really makes a huge difference, yes that is quite true, but the designer goods you find here are all donated because they have imperfections. When i say imperfections i mean dents, parts missing, stains, a button missing etc.
I spotted a pottery barn lamp and after careful examination, it had a huge crack in the back.
Spotted a pair of nike workout pants and looked brand new until you tried it on and there is a huge yellow stain on the left leg.
I do give props to this goodwill because most other goodwills in the area will mark up banana republic, j crew or ann taylor, talbots. items whereas here they keep the prices reasonable.

I am biased. I love good will stores. This location is better than average. I’ve bought some nice men’s shirts and pants there. Their CD selection is also something worth noting. Staff is friendly. I’m not sure why people are afraid to shop here. Even some of the chairs and tables looked to be in good condition.

Really fun time with my girlfriend! Great selection and fun staff.
I got a few pairs of shorts that were pretty sweet and a couple really funny T-​shirts. Only spent $ 12!
My girlfriend also scored big with a juicy couture sweatshirt, a stray dog sweatshirt, 2 pairs of shorts, a swimsuit, and 2 shirts. She spent $ 21.
Cool stuff, cool place, fun time! Highly recommend.

My favorite Goodwill location! I always find jeans there and I’ve bought plenty of blazers too. Very clean and helpful staff!

This is a huge Goodwill with a vast selection of women’s clothing. I just went here and bought two cute summer dresses for $ 5 a piece. An awesome steal considering one of the dresses still had its original Forever 21 tag on it and the other dress looked like it had never been worn!
Everyone was super friendly here and the store was clean and organized. Even the fitting rooms!

One of the best stores. I have found many a bargain in here! The store is fairly neat and the staff is always friendly. Its amazing how people flock into this place! Its the busiest store in this shopping center. I also donate to them to help out.

I went a couple weeks ago for the first time. Although they have a large clothing selection, their plus size section is small in comparison.
Although other reviews have said that the store is organized, I had a hard time finding what I needed. But I left with a couple cardigans, a skirt, and pants (which I’m paying more to have hemmed than I bought them for).

Been to many Goodwill.
Today was my first here.
Like others, clean, friendly staff. Bathrooms very clean. Okay selection.
I did find 2 puzzles that are otherwise expensive.
Not my favorite as the plus size section not that big. Ta dum dum… very few scrubs. I really felt not as many knick knacks as others. If in the area I might stop by. Would not make a special trip.

Be mindful. Goodwill pays employees as low as 22cents/​hour while the CEO makes $ 730,000.
This is NOT A CHARITY… it is a corporation abusing people left and right and making money off your products.

I, too, think this is the best thrift around! I almost-​never leave empty-​handed. I have found many Chico’s items, other clothing new with tags, and 3 jackets (plus much more). I recently scored a NWT Loft jacket. I think it was $ 19.99 with the retail tag of $ 159 still on it. I used my 50% off coupon and got it for $ 9.99. I always look for Judaica here. Books are wonderful too. I just found A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg, one of my favorite authors. We go weekly ~ the turnaround is incredible. It was even packed on Memorial Day because everything in the store was 25% off and blue tags were 50% off. I didn’t give it 5 stars because there is one worker there who is nasty (by the dressing rooms) if you don’t put things back in the right spot. All other staff are friendly and helpful.

As an avid resale/​consignment/​thrift shopper, I have to say that this Goodwill location is my favorite one, BY FAR! I know value when I see it, and generally speaking, Goodwill is IT!
What I especially love about this location is the fact that it is very clean and organized, the staff are helpful and friendly, and the prices and selection cannot be beat! As other Unilocalers have mentioned, the neighborhood/​town in which the store is located plays a huge role in how good the merchandise is. This place has quality merchandise and low prices, whereas some other locations have so-​so merchandise and high prices (case in point: Lake Zurich store charges at least $ 6.99 for ANYTHING that has a Banana Republic label, regardless of quality or style– let’s be honest, BR is nice, but $ 6.99 for t-​shirt. really!?)
Here are some examples of what I snagged on my most recent trip to this store for a bill of about 35 bucks:
— Single-​button DKNY Blazer, $ 6.99 (same blazer would retail for $ 400+)
— Nine West snakeskin stilettos, $ 4.99 (don’t worry, the price was still on and I sanitized the crap out of ‘em before wearing!)
— 2 pairs of Michael Kors dress pants
— 2 Loft skirts
— Guess button-​up corset dress
— Numerous tops from the Loft, Banana, Gap, etc.
My BFF and I spent at least 3 hours on that trip, and she walked out with a couple of stuffed bags for about $ 50. We must have spent at least an hour trying on our cart full of clothes, and the lady working the dressing rooms was really sweet and helpful the whole time.
Cannot wait for the next trip to this location, but I always like to give a couple weeks to restock!

Sometimes you find some pretty good stuff… being its in Northbrook… you might find some nicer stuff here than at some of the others. Found me a nice hoody here from Eddie Bauer here and I wear it almost every day now. I make a stop here every now and again.

Yesterday was my first visit to the Northbrook Goodwill store, and I honestly can’t wait to go back again! The boys’ are zombies for Halloween this year, and instead of a store bought costume we decided to stop in here to spark our creativity. Clean, well organized, with a decent selection of clothes and goods for the home, we selected a pair of pants and two tops from their extensive costume section.
Easy to find and with great hours, I was pleasantly surprised that this location has Sunday hours until 7PM. I also read a tweet that on Sundays and Mondays they offer 50% off on certain ticket items. And for those looking to donate before shopping, there is a drop off right next door.
While browsing through the store, I couldn’t help but notice the large collection of handbags, purses, computer bags, shoes, and scarves. I was shocked! Prior to checkout I also made one quick sweep through the home accessories section and found a fabulous selection of frames for $ 1 and some fun chotchkie’s. Always in the market for a frame or two, I hope there will still be some after this review.
For those looking to become a regular shopper, they also have Club Goodwill where you can get a discount off purchases of $ 20 or more any day of the week. All you have to do is provide your name and address and they give you a card and you’re good to go! Information about this program is available at the register.
A fun place to pop into when you’re in the area, it’s not like the Goodwill store you might remember as a kid. Think large, well-​organized garage sale with a super friendly staff!

Nice store with very nice employees!
Most of clothes were name-​brands and a number of clothes and shoes were labeled «Made in Italy». I felt that I should say Oo-​la-​la (or however you say that in Italian), but really, I don’t know if this is something to be impressed over. Anyway, employees kept approaching me and asking if I needed any help or if I needed a cart. After being offered a cart about 4 times, I gave in and agreed. Will make it a point to return in the near future.

Can we say BEST GOODWILL location ever?! I cannot believe I just wrote that only because most people would never say that but I am proud to say that I love to shop in vintage and consignment stores as well as shop at bloomingdale’s! I have such a wide variety taste of fashion and especially love a great bargain… I mean come on, who doesn’t?!
I have only been here two times in the last 3 weeks that I have been living in Chicago but since I live in the city but commute for work to Vernon Hills (and yes, it is a very long commute but I am liking it now) because I always pass this Goodwill everyday 5x a week therefore I decided to stop in last week then stopped in again two nights ago and I found the following items :
1. 3 Ann Taylor dress pants
2. 1 Tahari grey metallic skirt
3. 1 Ann Taylor cream crochet pencil skirt
4. 3 fitted cobalt blue, hot pink, and a cream riding jacket
5. Tan leather satchel cross body purse
6. 1 Banana Republic grey pencil skirt
7. 10 hardcover books (Glamour Magazine Cooking book, Wicked, 1956 Goodhouse Keeping recipe book, and etc)
8. Tory Burch black heels (and yes, this was the Goodwill in Northbrook so come on, it is not fake and I own lots of Tory Burch items and can tell what is fake and what is not!)
9. DKNY Brown down winter knee coat with fur trim top
and even more… for only $ 71!
Seriously, for all that?! What a steal! :)

This review is from the perspective of someone donating. And I strongly believe in recycling — all my crap that is.
Listen, two grown ups accumulate a ridiculous amount of stuff. Throw in two kids and it was like I had plastic dinosaurs and super villains growing out my ears. How did all this stuff get into my house? I didn’t buy these things. I’m beginning to think my 3yo is a serial shoplifter at other kids’ houses.
So we did a culling of the house. Bags and bags and bags of baby toys and items we no longer needed. Goodbye pacifiers. Goodbye small Tonka trucks. Goodbye jumpy. I drove it all to Goodwill where it will be recycled to another family (shame on you for throwing that stuff away!) and the money will help out people who are trying to improve their lives — not take a handout.
I do wish Goodwill did pick-​ups. But I have I say I literally pulled into a parking space for donators and a gentlemen with a huge blue bin in wheels was already on his way to greet me. He unloaded my car. Gave me a tax receipt and wished me a lovely day. The entire exchange took less than five minutes … And that’s only because I had a LOT of stuff.
What an easy way to donate to help others and not waste/​throw away items we no longer need. I’m already eyeing the house for the next clean-​through.