Goodwill Boutique

Category:	Non-Profit Organization
Address:	838 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
Phone:	+1 503-595-1040
Site:	locator.goodwill.org
Rating:	3.1
Working:	10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–6PM

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Jordan Austin

The location makes it unlikely lower income individuals would ever happen upon it by chance, but thats the point. I witnessed a man with a thirty dollar voucher find nothing within his price range. Something is wrong. Goodwill is known as a company dedicated to employing the less privileged and hard on their luck, acting as a location to donate used merchandise to sell back to the community at an affordable price, and act as a reliable option for the family or individual looking for resources at a lower cost. If you think the above of Goodwill, save your self the time and frustration and avoid Goodwill on 10th. Within spitting distance, homeless seniors sit in dilapidated scooter chairs while they price their goods at 14.99 and higher. You will not find a quick pair of pants to replace the ones you soiled or stained. You will not find decently priced shoes to go with your suit for a job interview. You will not find an affordable raincoat for the days the weather is too much. You will not find clothing of any kind for your kids or yourself while you struggle to make ends meet. The Goodwill on 10th is not what Rev. Edgar J. Helms envisioned when he set out to improve the lives of the less fortunate and provide them with an affordable resource for inexpensive USED goods. This is a place for the already financed individual go slumming under the notion theyre helping a good cause. Are they? At first I was shocked at the security guard stationed at the front door, but I didnt pay much attention to him until he and two clerks began following me around the store. Heaven forbid a black man and his brazilian exchange student roommate want to browse through their meager selection for affordable jackets on a college student budget. I became increasingly angry as I thumbed through ugly jeans priced at $50 because the prior day I had sung the praises of the company to my foreign friend and implored him not to go through the hassle of shopping online for a jacket when a second hand resale store was within walking distance. Imagine my surprise when every jacket was marked at $40 or higher. Maybe youve not read this long into the post, but if you did, I hope that you take time out of your day to contact Goodwill and explain exactly how you were treated during your visit to this store and whether you were able to find anything within your price range among their supply of DONATED goods. “We have courage and are unafraid. With the prayerful cooperation of millions of our bag contributors and of our workers, we will press on till the curse of poverty and exploitation is banished from mankind.” -- Rev. Edgar J. Helms, founder of Goodwill

Dawn Falkenhagen Crane

Though it wasnt dirty, This Goodwill had me in disgust. The attitude of some of the employers was snotty & rude seeming like they didnt want to be bothered by any customers questions because they were all busy following one handicap customer around the store acting as though they were stealing Anything they touched and it is unacceptable. I can understand one employee discretely keeping an eye on the customer, but to have every employee in the Store not even let you breathe without questioning what your doing is ridiculous. Another thing that made me Ill and wonder how they can be ok with themselves is, all of the merchandise is donated to them so it can help other less fortunate individuals and with price tags of $400.00, I just dont see that helping anyone other than the boutique itself at a more than respectable or acceptable profit that when asked how they can charge those outrageous prices for a donated item and them justifying it with the comment " its a boutique." I see absolutely no Goodwill in that whatsoever.

Anthony Hann

These places are donation based nonprofits. Goodwill in Oregon has stepped up their game in the last decade. This is due in large part due to the more retail business approach started by the head of Oregon Goodwill who felt people would like to have at least a clean, well lit, and semi organized experience. (a huge change from what it was a decade ago or is found in other states) Oregon Goodwill is massively successful as a result! other states are now following the model set by Oregon. the guy earned his pay, taking a company that was limping along to a whole new level. To clear up some posts GOODWILL IS A NON PROFIT (look up their business licence in oregon) Thats why donations are tax deductible.) most hospitals are too as well as some insurance companies like statefarm. This ONLY means that people get paid a fair market wage (determined by the state) and there are no share holders that receive any profits. Dont confuse this with free.

A Private User

PEOPLE please remember what you are rating. This is a HIGH END goodwill. Yes, the items are donated but where else are you going to get an $800 suit for $175 in NEW condition? I find FANTASTIC clothes at many Goodwill stores at prices that are 70% discounted from retail. ALL of my suits come from Goodwill and so do my dress shoes. I regularly find $200 dress shoes for $15 in new or almost new condition. How can you possibly complain? Id gladly pay $100 for a pair of $200 shoes that I want. My only complaint is that the clothing is mostly to small for me as I wear a size 52 not a size 36 which seems to be the range of sizes available at this store. If you are looking for the GREAT deals they can be found there but understand the retail price for the item new before you complain about the asking price.

Ben Heinatz

Some pretty decent things all in one place, which makes it easy to find high quality; though this also takes the adventure out of thrift store hunting and the thrill out of a great find. They also have MUCH HIGHER prices than Goodwills regular stores, which is to be expected, though I didnt imagine it would be that high... Im talking about $150+ for a mens suit. Not only that, but it seemed that most of the mens suits & dress clothes were designer-name based, which in dress clothes often means poorly made, over-priced junk with a nice label. I did, however, find a beautiful Robert Talbott "Carmel" button-down shirt for $20! There are some good deals to be had, if you know how to tell the good stuff from the so-so!

BJ McCormick

I and my friends are boycotting all Goodwill stores; their prices are RIDICULOUS and cant even compete with a close by Ross, or a Marshalls, or Payless Shoes at brand new prices!! I would like to contribute to the very good cause of helping the handicapped but refuse to be over charged to do that. Pompous "goodwill" OVER PRICING hurts sales that could be increased through GOOD WILL with shoppers who need to find value for their own families first. Goodwill stores receive an overwhelming amount of free donations and they should be priced to sell and move out to make room for new items. I would then be motivated to shop there. Regularly. Agreed??!!! Otherwise they can take advantage of the rest of you.

Tina Dotson

Everyone said that this Goodwill was overpriced I went there and realized it is not overpriced they have nothing but High brand-name stuff like Prada Louis Vuitton Dooney Bourke and they sell everything for 35 to $50 it is completely worth it I went in there and bought a $650 bag for $23 I bought my husband a pair of Nike Air Jordans that I found online for $189 I got at this thrift store 422 bucks I will shop there forever for my boys and my husband and myself because the stuff they have is of the highest quality and absolutely worth every penny they charge