Seattle Goodwill

I looked around for awhile trying to find some. Most of the shoes that weren't falling apart were $19.99 and up. Out of date neckties were $9.99! My wife picked up a dress that was $14.99 and it had a hole in it. Are they insane? I've shopped at thrifts my entire life but I've never seen such prices. When I said I couldn't afford the prices the guy working there took a shirt out of my cart and said it was mispriced and should have been $5 higher. This place is a joke. more

This is one of the best thrift stores within the Seattle city limits. They re-stock all day long (as opposed to the places that only put out fresh stock in the AMs and generally not at all on weekends). They carry great brands at great prices. And their clothing seems to be in better condition than other thrift stores. I concur with all of the socially responsible reasons wys r. listed. Not only are you engaging in the ultimate recycling, but your money is supporting and strengthening the community. more

It is rare in life that you find things that are good from start to finish - and actually engage you in the process. But for me, Seattle Goodwill is one of those places. Don't get me wrong, I'm a total clothes horse and I also love Bay & Co, all the cute shops in Freemont and Ballard, but Goodwill is something special. First of all, you can find things that are truly unique, totally different and allow you to create your own look, rather than just go with the crowd. 2nd, it's dirt cheap. I have bought everything from a Missoni sweater for $5 to killer vintage suits and coats for not much more. 3rd, it's recycling. Rather than blindly supporting massive consumerism, some part of me thinks there is at least a modicum of good in recycling, reusing, sharing. 4th, EVERYONE working in there is getting on-the-job training to become fully productive members of society. From the person hanging clothes to the person checking you out, they are all learning valuable skills to join the workforce. Lastly, every penny raised in the store goes to support educational programming to give countless individuals training in everything from ESL to technical and computer training that make them employable. From start to finish, every minute and every penny you spend in Seattle Goodwill makes this city a better place. And you can find FAB clothes there, if you can enjoy the spirit of the scavenger hunt. more

You can find some good bargains at this Goodwill if you are willing to look. It is a busy store, so it may be hard to find a parking space or shopping cart. Be warned, I don't think they take credit cards (they do take checks and cash). They have a large selection of books, if you are looking to add to your child's library inexpensively. They also have a good selection of clothing. more