Thrift-store shopping can be a real rush—finding a diamond in the rough, getting a great price. Follow these Goodwill shopping secrets to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the volume of selection.
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Donations Arrive Daily, and Inventory Moves Fast
Goodwill stores operate on an endless cycle: people bringing donations, employees putting them on the floor and customers swooping in. The inventory changes just about every day. If you ever strike out, then try visiting another day. Simple but effective, it’s just the first of our Goodwill shopping secrets.
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Don’t Forget to Shop Online!
Employees say that some of the higher-value items that get donated to stores don’t end up on the shelves—they’re listed online. Goodwill’s online shop offers a variety of housewares, electronics, clothes, toys and more, sometimes sold by auction.