Goodwill has turned into greedy-will about a year ago!

I find that Goodwill is charging too much for their donated goods these days.

@mvanhoose6365

3 жыл бұрын

I won't go to or donate to our Goodwill any longer. I frequent smaller, local charity shops. They have better policies and are not trying to price things near retail!

@wisdomseeker3362

3 жыл бұрын

@@mvanhoose6365 Same here friend against _Corporate_ _Charity_ ❗ I shop at the newer , owner ran thrift stores. The prices are much cheaper than the 'lack of Goodwill' has ever been.

@karenallen1730

3 жыл бұрын

I hate when they try to sell used dollar store items for more than the original price when new.

@wisdomseeker3362

3 жыл бұрын

@@karenallen1730 lol..yes!..and true.

@Lea941

3 жыл бұрын

I only go to goodwill on half price day! Otherwise they are way to expensive

I've never seen a GOODWILL Store that cleaned and organized

@clairesmyth8733

3 жыл бұрын

It's hit or miss. The one near my home is awful, Another one is great. I got lucky and scored a BOSE Wave radio for 15.00 in 2019. It's one of my better finds. I'll admit, most of the time, they price Dollar Tree goods for three times as much. I've seen IKEA products sold at Goodwill for more than what's offered for new.

@krissyc6165

3 жыл бұрын

I was also surprised 🤨

@judithsixkiller5586

3 жыл бұрын

I live in a suburb just outside of Tulsa, And we have a Goodwill boutique that's pretty well kept.The ones in Tulsa city limits tend to vary by the age of the store and the neighborhood that they're based in.

@nancykanatzar8125

2 жыл бұрын

@@clairesmyth8733 a

@nancykanatzar8125

2 жыл бұрын

@@clairesmyth8733 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Love the elephant cup..my 23 yr old daughter, Shannon, passed away February 2016..she collected elephants so I have her collection and I collect them now.

@maryfolks9368

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. My grandmother was a collector of Elephants too. I think by the time she passed she had to of been sick of them, we all showered her with anything Elephant lol.

@twistoffate4791

2 жыл бұрын

Aletta Vickery, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. My dad passed away February 4, 2016. Painful month.

@deborahschipper1520

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry about the loss of your daughter. I lost both of my sons, the youngest one at age 20 in 2004 and the elder one at age 48 in 2018, so can understand. God is my comfort. I will be praying for you!!

@theresaohman7187

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you. I'll think of this when I see an elephant, I hope. I'm a stroke survivor and memory is totally gone most days. Notes. I know how you feel, my daughters also passed away in 1986 & 1988. Peace to you.

@theresaohman7187

2 жыл бұрын

@@deborahschipper1520 prayers to you also

I like going to the"dirty" stores. Sometimes you find treasures you can take home and fix/clean up

OMG thrift stores are becoming so expensive !!!!!!

@furryface1057

3 жыл бұрын

they know people are buying to resell

@tabs9213

3 жыл бұрын

@@furryface1057 they have known that forever. They count on the resellers to move merch. Resellers buy lots of stuff, they are regular customers. Lots of stores jack prices because they know their customers will be using discount cupons or discount days to buy.

@furryface1057

3 жыл бұрын

@@tabs9213 that's a game for the resellers and the thrift stores but for reg folk those prices just cause us to walk back outside and go else where , it just makes the thrift stores look very greedy , just like the Sally Annes that wound up closing

@stevek6432

3 жыл бұрын

in UK stores we sell stuff like that for less than £10 ($13)

@vanderumd11

3 жыл бұрын

@@tabs9213 before they ONLY picked the best items because the smart phone shows exact profit before they buy. Little risk. They could be cheaper if no phones were allowed and it's more like buy a box and get everything. The risk is what they need so they don't have to stock and hold alll the trash

We call them charity shops in the UK and they have gone really expensive so I stopped looking. Sometimes they charge more than they were originally!

The prices are ridiculous for a thrift store where people donate stuff.

@lilithsmedicinalmoon2084

3 жыл бұрын

They’ve upped the prices because people like the niche lady, for example, come into these types of stores to turn around & make $$ on. It’s so sad & such bullshit that they now get away with this too!

@janeprescott980

3 жыл бұрын

go to a thrift store for poor people, and film about re- selling items that a poor desperate soul needs, doesn't sound like a good idea to me

@leamacleod2688

3 жыл бұрын

My friend and i were going to a thrift store they had a spigot jug missing the spigot! And they charging a price like it was in the store new. My friend said ur over charging for this rsp. When the spigot is missing.

@GoFarFarAway.

3 жыл бұрын

@@janeprescott980 try CLL, she cleans up!

@nellgrill3845

3 жыл бұрын

Where is a thrift ,,,store,,, for poor people,?

I will never go back to Goodwill again. Bad experience with several pairs of pants that I bought but wouldn't you know the 1 pair of pants that I didnt try on wouldn't fit so I took them back not knowing there was a no return policy. Took them back anyway and I got the 5th degree, they inspected the pants like I damaged them or something so while watching her look the pants over I noticed several flaws myself so again they did let me exchange them. The big wigs earn millions from that store and to be treated that way for a store getting donations for outrageous prices, never again.

@cutesybunny3360

3 жыл бұрын

I've found that I can shop at GABRIEL BROTHERS FOR A REASONABLE PRICE AND THE STUFF IS NEW NOT USED. 💥💯

GW is absolutely rediculous...glad you were able to patronize the other GW and pick up some good finds there. Money well spent!

I’m sorry you had the experience at the Goodwill boutique but honestly, it’s not my favorite of your places to shop so I hope you were able to shake it off quickly. Thanks for taking us with you!

I’m glad you decided to give yourself Time to relax. It’s very important. Here’s to balance in 2021!

The employees there take all the best stuff for themselves and their friends, you were probably in their way

@RustyX2010

3 жыл бұрын

yes they do and they also put the good stuff for sale on eBay!

@theshadylady1982

3 жыл бұрын

If you worked there... you'd surely do the same. I know I would.

@freedomforever1962

3 жыл бұрын

😂😅😅 You Got It!!

@katelynarkanoff

3 жыл бұрын

I work at Goodwill as a cashier & sales floor associate. Employees get a 20% discount on their total purchase. But, we can't "hold items" or buy anything for other people. Employee purchases are tracked by management. Now, Goodwill stores are under video surveillance. If management suspects you've stolen something, you can be fired.

@lisastansbury-ross144

3 жыл бұрын

Employees cant take stuff. It has to be out for a number of days before they can purchase

Danni, I love your summary at the end of the video. So helpful. Thank you.

GW is FOR PROFIT. Ugh. I prefer Habitat for Humanity. They keep prices really low and sell way more stuff that way. It’s such a wonderful cause.

I really like how you go through each item and telling your plans for what you're going to sell them for!

Yes,, Goodwill sells donated items,. But alot of u forget. All ,,,, stores have insurance, salaries, rent, and etc!! Let's not bad mouth them

@justjen3216

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and in that area its likely even more expensive

I very rarely go into a Goodwill anymore, I prefer Savers. I find Goodwill not that great in their selections. As one commenter said they don't sanitize their carts, but Savers does every cart, and they have hand sanitizer by the doors.

Yes, take care of yourself! You are important! 🤗

I always enjoy your videos so much and I’m very glad you are going to take care of you. If you don’t neither will anyone else. May the new year bring you lots of prosperity!

You are the nicest lady, and I love your channel!

Thanks for sharing and caring! Some managers just don't recognize the benefit of free advertising they receive from KZreadrs!

Blue vase with tubes inside are for lucky bamboo 😊

Goodwill should be happy that they’re giving them free advertising of their stores !

@freedomforever1962

3 жыл бұрын

They are hiding something. Otherwise why the big harry deal?? Employees do not make big bucks because most are on a probationary status. They are learning to work in retail, learning how to get along, learning to entergrate into society, learning to be self reliant, and much more. I for one am grateful for the training they give to people who need a break in life.

@freedomforever1962

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. But unlike regular retail The idea is not to advertise their stuff. The idea is about providing training & helping to rehabilitate employees learning skills in a work setting. There is always a crowd ready to make purchases at Goodwill. They don't really need to advertise to sell their wares. Their advertisement goes into getting people to donate.

@sandragreen9560

3 жыл бұрын

@@freedomforever1962 Not at my local GW - the people are regular folks and resentful of the policies and restrictions. Lots of turnovers and the CEO of my area lives in the most expensive real estate in Atlanta with a yacht on Lake Lanier - the donations $$$ go to him. I avoid them in preference to charity thrift stores.

So glad you are doing self-care. You do for others and you do for yourself in the sense of business but you need to rejuvenate yourself for your body and soul. Be gentle with yourself! Thank you for the video!

They are in the midst of a huge scandal that is blowing up right now so I am not surprised they are restricting filming. People are figuring out how expensive GW is now and how horrid the management is.

I love that frog planter! What nasty people, to throw you out. I would not ever go back there again.

I'm so envious of the quantity of goods in the Goodwills where you and Crazy Lamp Lady shop. There are two GW's in my town, one on each side of town, and it's slim pickin's in both of them.

Disneyland donates all the unclaimed lost&found items to goodwill!

@TheAntiqBoutiq

3 жыл бұрын

Good!

@RustyX2010

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAntiqBoutiq um ok

The little German plate is for resting your teapot so the heat will not mark the table.

Love watching your thrifting videos! I live in southwestern Ontario in Canada and we are in a covid lockdown right now. No thrift stores open, only essential businesses are open. When you are out thrifting, I can come along. It helps my need for thrifting! Thanks Dani!

@jayne59brohammer

3 жыл бұрын

You are STILL locked down?????? OMG crazy

The planter with three this sticking up is a bamboo planter

@bkind12another18

3 жыл бұрын

cool.. I was wondering the same thing.. :)

Aaww I really liked those three bowl bunny dishes! 😏😉 Thank you for taking us along Danni! ☺️💐🇬🇧

True, the thing I like most about goodwill, is knowing I can afford most anything in the store. Trick is to go on discount day,

The froggy planter , anything with animals like that is a sure seller !

Went shopping today. The thrift stores were bare. Loved the 🐰 plate.

That store is really clean

As always great video thanks for sharing.

That's the nicest Goodwill I've ever seen. Here in Middle Tennessee, they are old and dirty.

@wisdomseeker3362

3 жыл бұрын

Yea. They're nasty and dark buildings here in north Alabama .

@loriereedy4198

3 жыл бұрын

Right! I'm thinking that's a Good Will???? I've never been to ANY thrift store that looked that nice.

@jeanmillburg3343

3 жыл бұрын

@@loriereedy4198 Same here in my area Hoffman Estates, IL some parts of the store is a mess no organization and hard to look at some stuff you are afraid you will break just trying to get the stuff that is breakable on top off of it.

@dittohead7044

3 жыл бұрын

And they smell

@jeanawhaley5299

3 жыл бұрын

My husband always complains about the smell!

Bless your heart. They could have just asked that you not film instead tossing you out But you look so cute in your 🤓. I loved those bunny's @ 7:29

Sooo sorry that Goodwill was so mean to you!!! I would never step a foot in there again. I cannot believe the prices that Goodwills there in your area charge and think they are totally out of line with it. After all it is all donated to them free.... One GW in my area never prices anything under $.99 and a 2nd one nothing under $1.99... They have saved me more money because I refuse to pay $1.99 for something that should be $.59 in my opinion... Again I love that you go through and list what you are going to price things ~ always learning from you!!!

@shannonmiller6716

3 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind they have to provide a place to sell the item, heat, electricity, employees, insurance, sorting, cleaning, buying shelving and racks and hangers, cleaning supplies, repairs, updates, carpet cleaners every 3 months, floor refinishing every year...there are MASSIVE expenses to opening and operating a retail store!! If it sells for $15-30 online why should they have to sell it for 50 cents?? They could close their retail locations and sell it all online too! They provide a service that earns many people six figure incomes!! Paying $1.99 for something you plan to sell for $15 is a deal!! If we don’t support their retail expenses they have no reason/ desire to stay open to the public. Donated yes.. free to them NO!

The Goodwill literally gets ALL their stock from donations. Their entire product comes in for free. Goodwill frustrates me.

@carolynjustagagirl2315

3 жыл бұрын

@@heidiscott9226 they pay employees

@remmersnme

3 жыл бұрын

They actually do buy Overstock from stores as well as donations.

@sheilagravely5621

3 жыл бұрын

I quit shopping goodwill after watching the news show on how much they pay their executives and higher ups( not the store workers, they pay them diddle) they broke down exactly just how much really goes into what its supposed to. I honestly dont know how they sleep at night.

@d.o.t.collector5359

3 жыл бұрын

@@sheilagravely5621 .. Yes, the whole thing disgusts me.

@melimel9265

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. The prices are awful. They must of forgot what they are originally for. For families who can't afford retail. Its disgusting to see the CO of goodwill is a billionaire. I don't take anything there anymore.

TFS Learned a lot from your tips! Happy New Year!

Goodwill hires special people to sell all valuable donations online, which gives a single store tens of thousands in income and is why you will rarely find treasures there anymore.

Goodwill is getting to be ridiculous with pricing and on top of that when you checkout they want to know if you would like to donate your change to goodwill to help job and training of employees! I say no!!! Let the CEO Of Goodwill provide that extra money! After the products they sale are donated and doesn’t cost him anything

oh my dear i knew that was a blenko bowl made in west viginia their factory and home base is there . I became aware of blenko just this past christmas . I received a new daisy bowl for a gift .

@margaretcurry8414

3 жыл бұрын

Blenko is just up the road from my home abut 25 minutes away. They have gotten really high also in their prices.

I love the sunflower canister!!

Hi Danni! I enjoyed this video very much! I love to Thrift! The bunny cabbage plate is darling! 🐰 🥬

Kidding those are the cleanest Goodwill shelves I’ve ever seen and I go to a lot of Goodwill’s

I love the dish section ☺️ 🤣 any vintage kitchen ware makes me happy. What a crappy thing to toss out a paying customer, who cares that you were filming what harm was there to that? Doesn't make any sense. I sell so many mugs, they are a good seller for me, no way near a $20 margin, but my Goodwill sells them for .50 so I can generally make a decent profit.

@freedomforever1962

3 жыл бұрын

Let's just say what if? Picture this your teen-age daughter was shy one week of graduating high school but was cut short because she was in an auto accident from a drunk driver. As she recovers she is suffering from flashbacks from the accident, she is on meds but can't sit at home letting life pass her by. That's where Goodwill starts her on a part time basis learning to separate clothing in categories, pants, tops, dresses and so forth. When she gets proficient and learns to trust being around people, she builds her confidence. She is promoted to placing books on the sales floor, clothes on racks according to color, etc. Some wierdo is with a cell phone using video. The employee is unaware that the video is an innocent gesture and not directed at her, but she is alarmed, feeling violated. If that young girl was your daughter, how would you feel?? Too many people get caught up in their little world, rather than seeing the larger picture of the whole world.

@tanyaphilstrom7077

2 жыл бұрын

How do you handle your shipping? Do you pay for it or charge the buyer? Flat fee or exact? Do you use the post office or fed ex?

The employees were probably treating you how they are treated...Thanks for bringing some comic relief today(Unintended)The overworked, power hungry, diligent Goodwill employees probably just wanted to get off work close to closing time. Even though it wasn't funny haha, just funny HA. "No crying over spilt milk". Thanks Miss Lady. Fo Sho take care of yourself. You are loved.

@donnaviestenz7773

3 жыл бұрын

Everytime i see them in my town they are sitting outside smoking and eating.

Can’t wait to see the art you got. I just picked up a framed Picasso print for $7.99 at my local Goodwill. Saw some velvet pieces in carved wood frames. Hope they will be there next time I go. Or maybe a Frida Kahlo!

So, is it safe to assume that when you were asked to leave the GW, you didn’t purchase items in your cart?

You continue to have a great attitude. God bless you!💕

Liked the snow man you passed. Liked the frog. I like the white owls. Bird behind it?? Odd they got upset in the shop at you filming Their loss!!!! Easter platter is nice.

The blown glass pineapple is actually a flycatcher from Plow & Hearth, but it's missing a part (the leaves). It can sell for $25 if complete.

Looooove going shopping with YOU. I learn so much. TFS. Hugs-Rebecca 💙

The goodwill near me rocks. & I'm not sure why because I don't live in the best area, it's just close to work. I find awesome things everytime and I don't get it. Things you never find. And the employees work their butts off & they're really nice. Not my usual experience with the stores but I'm loving it while it lasts. I usually don't even go to goodwill but after looking for something and finding such great buys...I keep checking back in and I've yet to be disappointed.

Omgoodness I love that green glass vase for 12.99....fabulous

Wow. Many of those shelves are pretty sparse! Love that you put comps up.

I have a pair of those golden Blenko bowls somewhere. I live in WV, so they’re not hard to find here. I had totally forgotten I had them. I moved into a smaller home four years ago and they are somewhere in storage. Luckily, my son owns the storage units, so I don’t have to pay but now I want my bowls thanks to your video! Motivation to clear out that unit! Love your videos. I wish you could have gotten the bowls you wanted.

They don't think about what u are adding to their sales ...you show us and if we are close we might run out and get it ...so sad for them and you...I learn so much from your videos 📹

We don't really have thrift stores in the UK we have charity shops which are usually supervised by volunteers and people going into them are discovering that the mark upon donated items are really started to creep up

That. Is. FANCY!! Our Goodwills are small and we don't get any good stuff. Same with The Crazy Lamp Lady. Nice Huge Goodwills and lots of goodies.

My Goodwill rocks! So many awesome items, just takes time to pick through things. North Olmsted OH is the store.

Some employees have very strong reasons for not being on camera in their place. Some have resraining orders from someone they may be hiding from. You never know whats going on in someones life.

@hopeisevilloveisnot

3 жыл бұрын

Could be a missing person, a serial killer... but most of the time we never see their faces... ijs...

@cathhall8832

2 жыл бұрын

Not the Customers Problem..

I lived in Vegas for a year. Shopping at thrift stores was super. People were moving from the Northeast, and Southwest, and there were lot of great clothes. And some very interesting pieces of furniture. If I had stayed there and bought a home, I could have had the some really one of a kind pieces for my house.

Love the stuff in the store the store still looks great clean and fresh. Thanks for the video I enjoyed shopping with you see you tomorrow don’t forget me.

I am picky if its metal items. Empty shelves surpised me. Sunflowers canister was nice. I love your comments. I hate yellow clothes. Love your wine? glasses. I liked the red bird. My daughter would call it angry birds haha! Elephants cane item was cool. Loved how you listed what you got things for and will list it for it.

You and the "crazy lamp lady" in Pennsylvania, are my favorite thrifters!

@janepierce1636

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, and I'll add Paper and Moose to the list. :)

@jpwhataboutit

3 жыл бұрын

Same!!!!

Ive watched a few of your videos and now l know your here in Las Vegas!!! YES!! and want to tell you that the store in Henderson on Horizon, their shelves a kinda bare!! 😒

@sonjacapo9244

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, l go on Senior discount day and half priced colored tag days!! 😘

Another great video. I like how you include the thought process behind your decisions. 🙌🏻💙

Your good will is huge! Where I live in Virginia we don’t have anything that big here.

Love thrift shops,have alit of back issues hard to walk with Walker,want to think you for the video to see all the pretties !! I use to go to those every 2-3 days a week have alit of c hina dishes,Crystal etc,sure had alot of fun in these stores miss them sooo much xoxoxo

Love the deers!

Love crazy lamp lady too!!

The wooden piece that intrigued you, looked like it may have been a challah board / bread plate, but missing the cutting knife.

I love blenko it’s up the road from where I live in your county by the fairgrounds. My grandma has collected it for years and my moms dad use to work at Owens Illinois glass factory when it was in business

The German plate thingy is a teapot stand . Worth money here in the uk x

Shopping is tiring especially if you are making your living from it! I'm shocked how little was on the shelves at the 2nd Goodwill you were at! However you still chose well! Patty 🤗 Alberta Canada 🇨🇦🍁

Enjoyed shopping with you.

You missed that old antique school chalk board at 24:31, but maybe it was a picture frame with the glass part down...LOL

Take care and do relax.🙃🙃 Liked the video.

Totally understand, even our “Ministry” store sells items before they are even unloaded. And heard employees speaking about certain items,”that’s saved for Mr.XYZ. Disheartening,and sad.

To a person, all the resellers I follow are so careful not to film other customers and employees, so not sure what they are objecting to exactly. Maybe they are getting "bad press" on their ridiculous pricing in some markets???

@jackiemartin7578

3 жыл бұрын

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@dittohead7044

3 жыл бұрын

Do voice overs. That’s asinine

Those Venise saphir glasses are expensive new. And for $2.99 you've hit a jackpot! 😘

Dang…you trapped me AGAIN!, I was watching a video on making cottage cheese and was distracted by Good Will shopping…….bad me.

I love the wood wizards lol

New subscriber here and the thumbnail is what caught my attention and the actual video is the reason I decided to stay.... hello 👋

I find it so sad that so much clear pattern and depression glass ends up in the dump.

@wisdomseeker3362

3 жыл бұрын

So true. You know that Corning Ware is expensive too. People throw those out too when their grandparents pass away, not knowing it's valuable. Respectfully mentioning of course.

@pennyskelton1851

3 жыл бұрын

@@wisdomseeker3362 I have some of the older pieces and they are not safe to bake in.

@wisdomseeker3362

3 жыл бұрын

@@pennyskelton1851 Well , that's great My grandmother used the square deep casseroles dishes to keep dinner warm you know? I never did see her put them in the oven. Now, that you brought that to my attention. Thank you for your reply _Penny_ _Skelton_ ❗

@TheAntiqBoutiq

3 жыл бұрын

@@pennyskelton1851 Why not? I've never heard this. What's in the material that is bad for cooking in?

@pennyskelton1851

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAntiqBoutiq there may be lead in the paint. Many were made before the lead ban. They recommend displaying them only.

That glass pine apple was a bug catcher. You put sugar water in it and they get trapped

@emmteemee

3 жыл бұрын

Or vinegar, water, and dish soap for fruit flies.

@sunnysmith5910

3 жыл бұрын

Frogs catch bugs with their tongues.

This was my first time watching your channel and thought I recognized that store you got kicked out of. lol I live in Vegas, too!

Always smiling that’s so great May you be blessed as you bless me

It's just like the same glassware we see at our thrift stores here in Reno. I just found your channel.

Goodwill used to cherry pick stuff at their other stores for their Boutique stores. As such some really nice clothing came outa that store.

Love the Homco piece!

What a nice and organized place. I would enjoy to shop for for my home

I've wondered about the filming...the little czars and czarina's have to put the kabosh on all of the fun. Spoilsports!!!

I love looking for unique & vintage stuff at thrift stores

Had to do community service for a ticket. Chose to do it at Goodwill here in CA. The store manager is the one that will dictate prices on items. They would get donations from stores and the crazy thing was the store price tag would be on and Goodwill would price it more than it cost in the store and didn’t even remove original retail tag. Makes me want to buy it right?

@TheNICHELady

3 жыл бұрын

That makes sense as to why different Goodwills do different pricing

@theshadylady1982

3 жыл бұрын

Ah! Another probationer. Lol. I was assigned goodwill as well but ended up doing something else but where I went ALL workers were on probation and the supervisor was the only employee. I was pretty surprised by that.

@skylarkenwood1422

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@skylarkenwood1422

3 жыл бұрын

@@theshadylady1982 I was not on probation. I had a choice of paying $1,500 fine for car insurance ticket or could do community service for 40 hours. They let me pick what company I wanted to do it at. Wasn’t that bad downside we could not buy anything until we were done with hours. Found some really excellent deals!