Goodwill Outlet Salem

"Lots of bins to dig through. Many new items still in package. The only bad thing, which isn't that bad, is the people pushing your cart out of the way or they push you and your hands away from an item we all want. But, I continue to go back to find more treasures."

"Place is okay, I see people filling carts up with food stuff, after going to many of these outlets all over the state and other states I feel this is the weakest one, one thing I never understood is that the boats/bins are never filled up with clothing, just a thin layer and you can see the button on the bin other stores it’s filled so tall it takes a while to look through it which is great since more is found. So there’s another odd thing they place empty totes in the bins instead of just stack them up at the exit for people to have. It’s just being managed very oddly."

"Carts are always available now (I haven't been in recently when there wasn't a bunch). Employees are friendly. There is definitely a culture and it can take some getting used to. Employees do their best to keep broken glass and anything sharp out of the bins (things that are supposed to be sharp go in the glass cabinet up front). If there is something sharp, pointing it out to one of them is usually all that is needed to have it removed. You never know what you are going to find, so going in with an open mind is important if you want to walk away with something. As of December 2023, the following applies- With the prices being: under 25lbs = $2.79 and over 25lbs = $1.59, if you go over 14.25lbs you should try to hit 25. The math looks like this: 14.25lbs * $2.79 = $39.75 (24.75lb = ~$69) 25lbs * $1.59= $39.75 Obviously this isn't always so simple to find things you like to boost the weight in your favor, but something to keep in mind. I think they are trying to encourage people to get as much as they can."

"Goodwill bins is where I think all the unsold merchandise from the goodwill stores goes for a variety of reasons. Either its just pure junk garbage or its super cool stuff that the goodwill had to high of a price tag on. I've purchased high speed ultra light weight camping gear grom here that should've been $450 while I paid less than $2/lbs for it. This place has good stuff but you'll have to dig through table bins of other stuff to find it. If treasure hunters go to good will and other second hand stores then ultra adventure treasure hunters go to goodwill bins. Enjoy your treasures"