Goodwill Store - Harrison Crossing

"These stores use to be favorite place to go. Lots of hidden treasures. Now lots of higher prices. Found 3 dollartree pizza pans. Still with the logo new. 1.25 there. Priced 3.99 each at Goodwill. Sad and shame. Will start going to yard sales for good deals and prices. Don't pay over new prices for free donations."

"Polite and helpful staff. Good selection of items"

"Goodwill has evolved over the years. Bargains used to rule the day but are not as common as they used to be. They are rapidly becoming a retail price based store offering used rather than new items. Many items are anywhere between 10 to 50 percent less than brand new retail. In some cases the prices are actually higher than new retail.They are competing with other retailers who often have sales and discounts on new merchandise that consumers can purchase for less money than a purchase of used items offered by goodwill. Many items are not complete and missing parts, so check to make sure before you buy. I recently purchased a set of automotive jumper cables for the same price as a new set at Walmart. The retail sticker and receipt were both on and in the box. It was priced $2.00 higher than the retail price. Reason I purchased was I was there, they were there, and I needed a like new set. Didn't mind helping the cause.The clerk at least dropped the price down to the buy it new retail price when I brought it to their attention. They have a no return policy now so make sure an item works before you buy. In an ever changing world of new thrift shops and the new bin type stores, goodwill may need to take a look at pricing structure. Their items are donated so the only costs involved are payroll, rent, utilities, and waste management. I have spoken with several other shoppers over the past year and many agree that the pricing on items makes them less likely to shop there in the future. On their present course of higher pricing I would speculate a steady decline in business for them over the next few years. One other item to consider is a store named goodwill with goals to help the community may want to consider helping families in need with at least some clothing. I know of several instances where families lost their home to fires leaving them nothing but the clothes on their backs. Goodwill does not offer even minor level help to this type of family crisis. Thankfully there are other organizations that are willing to help."

"Staff can be unfriendly sometimes. The prices are also unusually high on a lot of items. For example I have seen a faded candle that has lost its smell that sells for 1 dollar brand new, and here it was marked for 2.99."

"No! No! No! Goodwill has gotten out of hand. Not only have they increased prices but now they are charging $3-4 for donated items that was purchased at Dollar Tree. $4 Dollars for a box of used crayons come on now. I seen a canopy that I been looking for. They priced it at $70 really and the same canopy going for $40 online. Tell me what's the matter, I'm listening because it seems you guys got some issues and need to talk. Because it was donated new or in good condition does not mean you can jack the price up. How is increasing prices helping those in need? Tell me that; let's discuss it. How about I just start posting pictures so you can see for yourself. Look at the picture a subject book clearly used with water damage. Look at the price! A bag of small erasers clearly marked for a dollar, you guys asking for $2.50. Look at the box of crayons you can see they used and broken. They priced more than Walmart. COME ON NOW!!! LETS GET SERIOUS."