I've met two people, both males who worked at two different Goodwills. One was a manager, the other was a warehouse worker. They both told me the same thing.... Goodwill is independently owned. The part they say about helping the handicap? I was told by BOTH, all they are obliged to do is employ a handicap for 3 hrs. a week!!! Once I learned about that I stopped going there.
One time I saw an antique bed which was all broken up. It had the previously popular wooden pineapples as decorations, it was beautiful but... broken everywhere. They were asking $300.00 for it!!!!!!!! I've seen furniture covered in animal hair, smelling disgusting. Children's clothes smelling of pee!!!! UGH! So, the only reason I would only go there is to see if they have anything in the back wall I could refurbish, paint, design and sell, and only if the price is right. I have not been in there in ages since I haven't picked up a paint brush since last November. Depression is a bitch!!!
Also, I'd rather give my yard sale leftovers away to those who need it. Freecycle.org is a great site to join. There, you can find ANYTHING you need... FREE!!!
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