Goodwill Columbus

Category:	Thrift Store
Address:	2550 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Phone:	+1 614-384-9768
Site:	goodwillcolumbus.org
Rating:	3.8
Working:	9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 10AM–6PM

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FiL Farris

Used to be a five star for me now it is SHADY and SCAM on multiple levels. Most people are already aware of the "not really a legit charity but a complete for profit pay our upper management millions a year" issues with Goodwill but my latest visits have been shocking. I found a 3 piece computer speaker system THAT ALL 3 PIECES & CABLES WERE BUNDLED AND TAPED TOGETHER. On each of the left and right speaker that said $2.99. THESE SPEAKERS WILL ONLY WORK AS A SET AND NOT BY THEMSELVES IN ANY SITUATION! After u tested them I went to check out. The clerk started ringing up 2.99 , 2.99, and then stopped and said "Theres no price on the 3rd speaker" I asked "wait, what your charging for EACH PIECE??" After he said it was a dumb idea as even he knew they only worked as a set, were priced as a set, and he called for help. In comes the rudest lady I have ever met at Goodwill. She snatches them up, and leaves, I wait for several other customers, wait 10 more minutes, where she comes back starts ringing up another person and throws out "We had to test them and its $19.99 for all of it ." Even the other clerk looked shocked. I had so much on my mind that day, was already late, and was so floored by this I didnt stay to hash it out as I should. I am now contacting upper management at Goodwill, the BBB, and more as this was the SECOND TIME THEY HAD DONE THIS IN TWO VISITS! This is a case of someone priced something without testing it, they saw someone wanted it and hooked it up already to test it, so they changed the price AT THE CHECKOUT to a RIDICULOUSLY high price to either gouge customers OR to get it for themselves which regardless of their policy happens as I have seen / heard this happen as well. Such a shame as I used to shop & recommend various Goodwills so much. Not enough room here to touch on other issues such as their " help your community"donate your PC here and forget to mention they ship them ALL away from the county for online resale or for sale in other locations at crazy prices. When there are dozens of poor families within blocks of the store in need of cheap PCs.

Justin Hendren

This is one of the better thrift stores around the OSU campus area. Clean, very tidy, and a good selection of Mens and Womens clothing. Mens clothing is of higher quality. It appears they sort out the better items to sell. There are "botique" sections in each of the shirts/pants/jackets/etc. that are more fashion oriented and better condition. They have a ton of clothing accessories too. Housewares, furniture, and other items look pretty much brand new most times. They apparently get a lot of "salvage" items and such, so a lot of it IS new. There is a special weekly auction section where you can bid on collectables and rarities. My last visit showcased an original PS1 with 20 games, a paintball set, and other things of that nature. Definitely check it out. I usually dont walk out without something nice, cheap, or both.

Ronan Bauer

Shop clerks are generally decent people just doing their job. They do have to watch the customers, which I was a bit shifty about at first, but they watch everyone, and I realised why when two people started yelling at each other. They do have to keep all bags above a certain size behind their counter, its a policy Ive run into in other states Goodwill stores. Their quality of clothing is better than American Apparel, the other thrift store in Columbus with the same price range. Ive met one rude clerk once in the several times Ive been there, and the other clerk apologised to me. Smallish store but decent selection. Would recommend for those needing clothes who cant afford Rag-o-Rama (more expensive thrift store) or new clothing type prices. Im only after clothing when there so cant comment on the rest.

Kirsten Pingilley

It was clean, brightly lit. There are fitting rooms. They have a lot of cool things, a good book selection, lots of home goods. And the prices are great. This is the only Good Will Ive been to where everything in a category is one set price, which I love. Womens shoes: $3.99, dresses: $4.99, ect. You dont have to worry if the thing you love is going to be more expensive than the rest of the rack. Also the employees were super helpful. One came to unlock the fitting room for me, one helped me with the prices on books, and the cashier was very nice and lowered the price on a jacket, which had been misshelved. Didnt give me a hard time about it, just fixed it. And he technically didnt have to, so it was really nice of him. Highly recommend this location.

Olivia Shi

I left my wallet by accident in the store with my donation box. Called in the next day for lost and found, went to pick up my wallet, and a $300 Tjmaxx giftcard was missing from my wallet. I called in again after I found it and I think its horribly wrong for anything like this to happen to anyone. This is def my worst goodwill experience, and I will STOP any donaton or purchase at this location. For the horrible human being that stole my gift card, i wish you stick with your minimum wage job for the rest of your miserable life.

Corey Butler

The selection of items here is terrible. In addition to that, on a stop through on my way home from OSU, an older woman sales clerk asked me if I would like her to keep my backpack behind the counter. After pausing to think about how to handle being negatively profiled by her, I told her that I promised I wouldnt steal anything. She said it was their policy to keep all bags behind the counter, so I told her I was sorry and that I wouldnt be shopping there anymore.

Stephanie C

Prices were really high. There were a few items that actually had the original buying price for the item brand new and they had it marked higher by $2 and $3. I mentioned it to one of the workers and she just shrugged her shoulders and went about putting dishes on shelves (which were outrageously priced too). I go to any thrift store I come across and usually they have "thrifty" prices. :( not impressed with this store:(

Beach Sheri

Its not that I dislike this place persay its like they dont have that much selection. Everything is getting too expensive also. A pair of used jeans is 8 bucks and I can buy new ones at Walmart for a dollar or two more ( new?). Thrift shopping is too commercialized in Columbus now, dont like it anymore...Now its about gouging people out of money

Micah Bennett

They were okay, but they did act a little funny with us(black people) they took it as an insult that we check there furniture for bedbugs and roaches and I am sorry if I buy any furniture even brand new furniture I am checking for bedbugs and roaches on everything. I wouldnt wish my worse enemy to live with bedbugs or roaches.

Terrance Collins Jr

Fun place, interesting selection. My friend is a thrifter I am not... yet I usually always buy something whenever I get dragged along for the ride. Very nice people and a place I have recommended others go visit if their in a pinch. Again Ill say Im not a thrifter but I almost always buy something when I visit.