What to Expect at a Goodwill Outlet Store
If you love the ” thrill of the hunt” when thrift shopping, then you’ll love Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Outlet store!
Ohio Valley Goodwill receives fresh donations daily, which are then sorted, priced, and sold in our retail stores. When an item doesn’t sell at our retail stores, it’s taken to our Goodwill Outlet for its last chance at being sold. Clothing, housewares, glassware, media, and toys are all sold by the pound at Goodwill’s Outlet, so you can score incredible savings!
If you’ve never been to a Goodwill Outlet store before, here are some tips to make the most of your experience:
Give yourself plenty of time
At Ohio Valley Goodwill, our 5,000 square-foot Outlet Store is designed to provide thrift shoppers with the ultimate treasure hunt. You’ll find rows and rows of bins filled with donated items ranging from clothing to home décor, small electronics, books, DVDs, and more.
DVDs at Goodwill Outlet
Because Goodwill Outlet stores use bins instead of racks or shelves, expect to do some ” digging” as you search for items. This is all part of the experience! Some people like to wear gardening gloves to help them sort through items and get to the bottom of a bin quickly. There’s a lot to explore, so it’s best to give yourself plenty of time to search!
Keep an open mind
Sometimes, it’s better to go into a Goodwill Outlet without a plan. It’s a lot more fun to sort through tons of items when you’re not looking for something specific, so keep a very open mind! All items in the Goodwill Outlet are sold as-is, so you might find an item with the tags still on or something that just needs a little TLC to look good as new. Because nearly everything is priced by the pound, you know you’ll be getting a steep discount and a great deal!
Goodwill outlet bins
Shop often
Inventory in Goodwill’s retail stores is refreshed daily, usually several times a day. If you don’t find something at first, come back later. There will be a fresh batch of donations to sort through and great items to discover!
Plan your Goodwill Outlet visit today!
Thrifting at Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Outlet store offers a completely unique thrifting experience. It’s worth trying it out to see if you enjoy it!
Shop Goodwill!
Just like Goodwill’s traditional retail stores, shopping at the Goodwill Outlet is good for the planet, your wallet, and your community. Buying gently-used items instead of brand-new ones is a sustainable shopping choice, not to mention, your dollars will stretch much further at Goodwill. Most importantly, every item you purchase from Goodwill helps support vocational programs and services for individuals with disabilites and veterans. It’s all a part of Goodwill’s mission to change lives through the power of work!
Ready to thrift shop like a pro? Find your nearest Ohio Valley Goodwill store and plan your next Goodwill thrifting trip today!
