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June 2024 by Myrva Millette
As an avid goodwill shopper I was surprised i didn’t find anything in this HUGE store, but after looking at the prices on these items? There’s no way this goodwill thinks these are THRIFT STORE PRICES. I’m visiting from out of state and did see quite a few people with carts packed! Just not the store for me. I do appreciate how this is the only goodwill I’ve been to in 3/4 years to still have the dressing rooms open.
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June 2024 by RYH K
The prices at this Goodwill are just out of control. They are not just absurd, but insulting. In May 2024, MANY of the items I bothered to look at the price of are actually CHEAPER at the original retail store when the item goes on sale NEW. That's ABSURD for a GOODWILL. Not to mention that this GOODWILL never puts the good stuff on the shelves anymore. EVER. It is slim pickings here. I come here because I live a couple minutes away and pass by here near daily. Up until just a year or two ago, I would always find somebody else's castoff treasures for pocket change that I wanted to take home. And then I'd have to sort out which of the dozens of things I'd picked out at the world's largest GOODWILL that I actually room for. Shopping here used to be an adventure and FUN with friends. Hey, look at what I found. And it's only $3-$5-$10-$15 at most. Even the collectibles. Then I guess whatever genius manager took over decided EVERYTHING was a collectible and started putting $30 $40 price tags on stuff.
Man, are you SERIOUS? $30 for a wooden ladder shelf? $40 for wooden chest? Simple pine wood, not like antique-y or artisanal stuff. That stuff never even makes out on the floor!
And the clothing? Anything with a decent label is black labeled and never goes on the color rotation sale. Fashion Corner whatever.
This place has turned into the anti-GOODWILL for me. I kinda go in there every once in a while because of the goodwill i've built up with some of the employees, who are cool, who know me because I buy a lot of stuff there because I decorate lot of places and they ask me if I saw the thing that they think I should have looked at and if I missed it, I go round again.
I've bought some really cool things at this GOODWILL, spent some great time with friends, actually met some really cool people who turned out to be decent friends (I know, weirdo - me). And I miss it. Another old Seattle institution, GONE. Poof.
The sad thing is, I got here less that ten years ago, and people used to tell me about the character of Old Seattle - the Lusty Lady, the Old Seattle TImes building, the Elephant Car Wash, all times of a PNW of an independent character past. But I still got to see the vanishing of the Ramps to Nowhere, Hilltop Station, Bartells, and now the death of the Evergreen GOODWILL. Because it ain't the same GOODWILL no more. Dead zombie walking. All on the march to the genericization of America, no more PNW with PNW institutions. Next up, Fred Meyer and QFC and a pic of any block of Seattle will be the same as any other block of the US.
Man, it's a freaking thrift store where people DONATE all of the goods. Try not to be so damned corporate like the rest of America. We're all sick of that stuff. We don't need your slick corporate management and profit making schemes and crappy mind virus invading the place that recycles other people's junk. Give it a rest. Yeesh.
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June 2024 by Paul Marraffa
Lots of interesting things but as always not enough help.
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June 2024 by Lorenzo Luna
Bought something this past weekend and when i came home and cleaned them and removed the sticker prices tags. I found that they had repriced ideas that were supposed to be on sale. Pink tags were 50% off but had been reprice with blue tags. Back too full price. Make sure you check i know i will be.
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May 2024 by Victoria Sprague
This place is absolutely huge! I wish I didn't live so far I'd go everyday!
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May 2024 by dina zapata
First time going to this specific Goodwill and I was disappointed, still waiting to hear back but the manager was physically pushing a customer out of the store, he pushed her hard enough that I thought she was gonna fall, the female was black and she mentioned that the manager was being racist and insinuating that she had stole from the store, he kept yelling and scaring people in the store, not sure if she was stealing or not but you should never physically push a customer like that. I am still waiting on corporate to call me regarding this as this was very disturbing, the girl just wanted corporate number and after he pushed her multiple time than she got in his face as any human being would, this was not a good experience.
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April 2024 by Jason Lister
My family, friends, and I have thoroughly enjoyed this Goodwill location for over 50 years; the spacious interior, neatly organized clothing and shoes, warm and friendly employees.
I also have never written an online review. But my experience this evening brought me here.
Arriving shortly before 9pm closing time, my daughter and I literally ran from the front doors into the store, knowing we had only 5 minutes of shopping before being shooed to the checkout line. As predicted to my daughter, 9pm revealed the closing shift employees in droves, shooing shoppers to the back of the (increasingly long) line, "store's closed! Proceed to checkout!" Admittedly, some employees are more gentle than others in their delivery; but we'll extend grace as this is the end of their shift -- at a store location where there is nearly constant drama: usually caused by unhoused folks camping inside the store or bathroom, to disturbing verbal altercations (typically well handled by store security), things one gets used to when living in a west coast city.
As my daughter and I sauntered to the register area, a few items caught our eye; glancing at the checkout line, now 12 deep, we decided to browse the aisles about 30 feet away from the back of the line.
And that is when we were approached by, not the 3rd or 4th employee with the exact same message, but the 5th person, this time store security, who insisted that I, a 50-year old man enjoying a quick thrift store date with my daughter, immediately move to the back of the checkout line (now 10 customers deep). When I informed him that not only was he now the 5th person to tell me the same thing (remember, this is a store that deals with desperate people; that doesn't have resources to deal with typical upstanding citizens), but that we were not getting in anyone's way, and were actually finding new items to purchase from his store. His response completely ignored my patient framing of the situation, and at this point, devolved into full-on Disrespect. In Front of My Daughter. I do not abide disrespect. I DEMAND respect.
As I informed this security guard that I would proceed to the back of the line when it shrank down to a few customers, he again repeated his demands, now joined by another employee who himself was repeating the same demand. Asking this employee what it was that my presence, a mere 30 feet from the line, could possibly be hampering, and was informed that I was "getting in the way of store closing"; a clearly demonstrable untruth. Again, this is in front of my (youngest of 4) daughter, who will learn far more from her dad by his actions than his words, as that time tested wisdom echoes. No, I did not acquiesce to being Disrespected. A torrent of righteous indignation was unleashed upon the now three employees ganging up on and harassing a 50-year old man and his daughter on a lovely date. We set our intended purchases down, and exited the store in a blaze of furious vitriol, in my view, well-deserved.
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April 2024 by nam nguyen
Lots of goods
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March 2024 by Lila Huish
My two friends and I just went to this GoodWill and were harassed by an employee named Junior. My friend asked about the code for the bathroom and this employee mocked her and was completely rude and disrespectful. When we were checking out he inappropriately flirted with my other underage friend.
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March 2024 by 1955Chevy406
First off, I just want to say that this location is probably the best in Seattle with an abundance of items in a very large shop. The employees are friendly and helpful enough that I have no complaints with them.
The reason for my 1-Star rating is Goodwill's pricing on many items. Yes, I understand about economic inflation and so forth, but this is getting ridiculous. Prices on many "used" items are nearly comparable to "brand new" retail; or, something like two identical coffee mugs are priced differently (one is $1.99 and the other $5.99). Clothing and shoes that were once very affordable at $5 or $6 are now being priced at $15.99 and up. Stuffed plush toys that were once $.99 to $1.99 are now $5.99 - $7.99, etc.
Goodwill... have you forgotten what you're supposed to be? You're a "thrift store". Prices should at least be 50% - 75% below an item's "used retail" value; especially when you consider the fact that Goodwill obtained these items for "FREE" via public donations.
If you're happy with all the millions of dollars a year you're making, wouldn't you be happier if you priced your items realistically lower and sold 100x the volume of items that were now more "fairly" affordable to shoppers? (which also helps to keep inventory moving instead of sitting on the shelves for weeks due to being priced ridiculously).
I could go on and on about this, but think about what "Goodwill" is really supposed to be about. Yes, we know "corporate greed" by Goodwill's executives exists, and that employees / job training programs don't get the money they truly deserve despite the billions of dollars Goodwill profits annually.
As shoppers and supporters of Goodwill, all we ask for is "fair pricing".... because the way you are pricing "used" items lately is just absolutely ridiculous. More and more people are speaking out about this... you may want to start listening.
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February 2024 by Kurtis H.
A good place to shop, but a horrible terrible no good very bad place to drop stuff off: the employees will discriminate, leaving half of your stuff in your truck or car! What a drag for us to haul away a perfectly new bed with frame, expensive Christmas stuff, and other "unwanted" furniture, and items. Making matters worse the manager of the donation station is surly and rude.. Better bet? Go to Value Village where they will take ALL of your stuff and simply discard the items they don't want. I will never give Goodwill my stuff again, nor should you unless you've got a long day and don't mind multiple trips to potential takers.
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January 2024 by Wahid Jan
Great location, great prices and great Employees.
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January 2024 by Chicken man
I love this store very amazing good deals
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January 2024 by kelly BROWN
The prices are WAY higher than a retail store. It’s very sad that the people that it’s meant to help can’t afford to shop there
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January 2024 by Anita
Treasure Hunting at Seattle GoodwillSeattle Goodwill is more than just a thrift store; it's a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. From vintage clothing to unique home decor items, the selection is vast and ever-changing.What makes shopping here even better is knowing that your purchases support a good cause. The store is well-organized, making it easier to find those hidden gems. Whether you're a seasoned thrifter or a first-timer, Seattle Goodwill offers an exciting shopping experience filled with possibilities. Happy hunting! ?️??
