Category: | Thrift Store |
Address: | 515 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85043, USA |
Phone: | +1 602-513-8410 |
Site: | goodwillaz.org |
Rating: | 3.4 |
Working: | 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 10AM–6PM |
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Michelle Mattingly
This is not your typical thrift store. There are two sections to the store. The front section is full of bins holding clothing and small items. The back section of the store houses furniture and larger items. The furniture section just looks like a super giant version of what you find in any thrift store. But lets look at the part of the store that most people are interested in or just down right confused about. Like I said, in the front of the store everything is in bins and you must dig through it all to find anything. When you first walk in it looks like a madhouse with peoples carts piled high to overflowing and clothing flying everywhere. There is a system to the madness and the best way to figure out the system is to just follow the crowd. At a certain time the workers there have everyone move to one side of the store and you must stand there and wait while they clear out one section of bins and bring in new ones. They then tell you that its okay to resume shopping in which case you see the mass herd run to the new buns and start digging through them with crazy madness. If you find something you even remotely think you might like, toss it in your cart, because the moment you put it down chances are good someone standing next to you will snatch it up. The reason for this mad grab and take it partly due to the fact that you purchase by the pound, so many people are there shopping not just for themselves but for their entire family. On a good day you can luck out and get a whole school year worth of clothes for your little kid for around $20. This style of shopping is not for everyone. Just watching the crowds move like a swarm of locust devouring each bin can make you question how much the human race has actually advanced. But if you enjoy the thrill of the hunt and digging to find hidden treasures, then you may want to give this store a try.
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redenergizedbu11
This place is the biggest one Ive visited. I would Bring gloves plenty of water/food and prepare to be elbows deep digging though a lot of stuff. Anything else as in housewares, electronics and that nature a lot are broken,half broken missing power supplies and such. People just throw things around when the resets are done. You do have to dig to find good stuff it is in there just takes time and patients. Dont leave your cart uncovered or unattended it will get picked through just fyi but hey I always find things to go home with me. Plase is very grungy from people throwing things all over and I give mad props to the workers they clean it up often and the best they can. So go and have a try at it. Just dont have your expectations high as its not a regular thrift store.
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Amanda Heiner
Yikes. I love Goodwill and this place sounded interesting. I knew how it worked before hand but for those who dont: everything is in large bins and is weighed by the pound, $1.29 a pound I believe. I had no problem digging through stuff, but it was very hot. Theres a giant fan in the back room so not as bad, but the front room with all the clothes was very hot and sweaty. Very crowded as well. Only found a couple things and really didnt seem worth it. Its very picked over and people run out when new bins come out. I think every other Saturday half off days at the normal stores are a better deal and youre getting better stuff. Maybe worth a try during the winter time.
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PjTheDino
So much fun for a thrift store lover! There are giant bins full of clothes and random items and you have to dig through a lot of items, but I think thats what makes it fun! You can find super random items, you have to work for your finds! I didnt have a problem with anyone being rude. The workers that helped me were very nice and polite. I wasnt able to find much, but its only been my first time. Every thrifter knows you hit and miss sometime! Im sure if I had more time id have gotten more. I bought a few vhs movies, some books, and a toy all for $2! Definitely will be back!
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Nestto E
Its basically last call for items. You have to scanvage through bins of last call items. At times you will find something useful, but majority of the items are severely damaged. Bring gloves because by the time you touched a few items your hands will be covered in filth. If you have allergies, wear a face mask. This place gets easily crowded with people who are uncivil an will try to take from you if you leave your finds unattended. It is not uncommon for someone to complain about injuries. Overall for the chance of a deal comes many risks, good luck!
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Kelly Bearnson
This store is out of control. They have no control over the patrons there and have allowed this store to go completely third world! I love the concept and great deals you get but you have to be prepared to be trampled or kicked or have things stolen out of your cart when you turn your back. *****Get a manager that can do their job and clean that dump up. Make people FOLLOW THE RULES, like one cart per person. Tell the patrons if they want to eat lunch to have them go out to their car instead of camp out on the floor with their 6 kids. *******
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Shaquille Duncan
The workers are rude and the atmosphere is really unfriendly. I was just looking at a few merchandise and a man came up to me and told me I cant shop there yet because I have to wait for them to take everything out. Keep in mind that no one said anything about that when I came in nor were there any signs or obstructions that would make it obvious. I wasnt touching anything either. The man brought attention on me and it seems I got a lot of angry stares. So I just walked out and left. Never going there again.
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Blaize Sun
My favorite place to shop in the whole dang Valley! Its definitely different from the usual shopping experience. Here, the shopper has to work for bargains. But bargains are there. Items are NOT necessarily more expensive if youre buying by the pound. It depends on what you are buying. Ive gotten skirts and shirts for less than $1 each. I can seldom find anything that inexpensive at a regular Goodwill store, even on 1/2 price day. Sure, there is a lot of junk to pick through, but thats part of the fun!
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cathy diaz
The prices were decent, but the people were rude it was my first time there with my 4 children when my daughter got hit by a basket by a Lady that was running to a bin, we didnt know they acted like this Greedy and not caring, we went there that day because we felt it was a safe spot but instead my daughter got Assaulted
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Tara D La O Garcia
This place has many treasures if you are willing to dodge possible hazards - broken glass, pieces of furniture, parts of toys, etc. If you come too late, there will be no carts. Bring gloves, large bags, and maybe a mask to protect yourself as you rummage through the extra large bins of stuff!
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ANGELA D!AZ
you should wear gloves if your going through a table with broken items&dirt.they accept donations&if you buy any item its final sale cant return or exchange because its last resort for all goodwill items that get ship from all the other goodwill stores.