IMHO This is a great…read moremonthly swap meet held on the parking lot grounds of De Anza College in Cupertino, on the first Saturday of each month, from 8-2. I attend maybe two or three times a year, whenever I'm looking for special, vintage treasures, or the occasional seasonal plants or succulents for my garden. You really can't beat the variety and prices here. This visit I found two gallon-sized plants for $5 each, a purple kale plant for $3, and 11 mini succulents for $1-2 each, plus a pretty glass bowl to hold an orchid plant. I spent nearly 2 hours here and only managed to walk through half of the flea market! It's fun to see people walking through the parking aisles sometimes pulling wagons or carts to hold their many purchases or cradling their new orchid plants. If you're hungry, there are food trucks near De Anza's Euphrat Museum. Come early for best selection. You'll definitely get your steps in here!

One of the things I always look forward to every month lately is the De Anza Flea. I just love…read moredigging through all the different things and finding so much cool vintage stuff. Vendors are usually very friendly and will give you a good deal on items, I also like that there are food trucks just in case you get hungry or thirsty. Parking is free in the student parking garage and everything is easy to find. I love the range of items being sold from vintage to modern, even antiques are being sold from vendors as well. Very family friendly and the staff who run this event are very helpful.

Not a bad store, they had a lot of Christmas "funny" shirts, I managed to find me one (-; they also…read morehad some Cooking glassware but nothing that struck me as desirable. I did happen to find a Kirkland professional series 3.6 quart sauté cooking pan for $12 that was actually made in Italy. Made from stainless steel and copper. It looks a feel like my Al-Clad stainless/copper pans and has a similar weight. They have a ton of clothes for sale as well and some junky Christmas decorations. The lady that rang me up was nice and she actually initiated a conversation, which was nice for a change.

This review is purely for their donation drop off. I helped my parents drop off some donations and…read moreit was very easy and organized. We drove around back and there were many large bins that were clearly marked along with an attendant to help. They took everything-clothes, a broken microwave and old shoes! Very convenient.

I absolutely love this place. Every time I stop by, it's a treasure hunt. And don't forget to check…read moreout the outdoor garden area. I've gotten some amazing pieces in the last year. The workers are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend checking out their shop & sip events too!

IMHO This place is…read moreHUGE!!! Trust me, you'll want to give yourself time to peruse the whole building and outdoor area for hidden treasures. There are many consignment booths to wander through chock full of vintage and antique goodies. It's like walking around in the past. You'll have a smile on your face as you go down memory lane. I was looking around for garden decorations specifically. Sadly, I didn't see anything that I had to bring home, but it sure was fun looking. Prices seemed a bit high for me, but perhaps not for others. The employees were very friendly and available to open locked cabinets and answer questions. Will I return? Sure!

Just dropped off several large bags and boxes of items to donate (hello major spring cleaning!),…read moreand I have to give a shout out to Deshawn (I hope I spelled that right, initials on my donation receipt are DC). I've dropped off donations at this location countless times over the years, and this was the first time I had someone walk up to my car and offer to help me unload my donations and kindly point me to the correct bins for where to place things (electronics, household goods, clothes, bags, shoes, etc). He also asked if I wanted my bags back and if I needed a donation receipt. The last time I donated items here, there was a guy working who practically screamed at me "No hangers!" to which I responded, "Sorry, I didn't know." - I put the bag of hangers back in my car but he definitely didn't need to yell angrily. So this visit was 100 times better, thanks to Deshawn. Goodwill, I hope you acknowledge the great and kind employee he is! Friendly tip: I had fragile wine glasses, pint glasses, and ceramic mugs to donate and I wrapped each item in packaging paper and bubble wrap and placed them in an open box. I was told this was a great way to donate fragile items so they don't break. The back parking lot where the donation drop off is located can get tricky to drive in/out of if there are more than few cars back there. It's basically a small loop with about 6 spots in the center. And when people are walking back and forth from their cars and the donation bins and cars are trying to exit or pull in, it can get dicey so a little patience will help!

Goodwill nooo. What have you done lol. This was my favorite Goodwill. My kids normally go every…read moreweekend and sometimes bring other family, just for a day of thrifting. I myself would go in like every other day if not every day during the week just to see what you got. I always find cute clothes. I always have a cart full of stuff to try. I went recently and there is no more dressing rooms?? I had a sweater and jeans on and I had to put all of the clothes in my cart back. Me personally, I cant buy stuff without fully trying it on first to see if it fits right. What a bummer. I have to find another spot to thrift at now

I love this Home Consignment - very well-organized and lots of options to select from. I've…read morepurchased two new leather couches from here that would have been much more expensive at retail. I just will go there and browse items when I'm in the area. They are very friendly but let you do your thing. They have delivery at cost or will hold your purchase until you can pick-up. I've been to San Carlos and Danville locations which have a weird vibe - they don't greet you but it's apparent they are watching you. It's like I'm going to grab an armoire and jet out the door? Stuff is damaged, dirty or just thrown around. Definitely recommend Campbell location!

I wish I had avoided this place at all cost…read more I emailed them photos of items and they replied with a quote and instructions as to how to bring them in. I said great "see you tomorrow." We arrived today with the items, wait in line for a while, and are told "no we're not taking any chairs.. we're full no chairs." My husband even showed them the email FROM YESTERDAY, but it didn't matter. We kept a U-Haul for an extra day and spent gas to drive it all the way to their store from Monterey County. What a waste of time money and energy.

Hubby and I popped in while driving by and we loved this antique store. We both collect and the…read morevendors there have a little bit of everything. I found my way to porcelain while he to the comic books. The prices were fair and we will certainly be coming back.

Spent a rainy Sunday afternoon exploring this shop. It's a large antique store with many booths…read morethat offer a good variety of items. Lots of mid-century modern furniture and decor. They also have knick knacks, jewelry, pottery, toys, art, and more. The store was quite busy with customers while I was there. It was nice to see. The staff was friendly and helpful, quickly opening glass cases when I wanted to see something. Their inventory is so large I found it difficult to see everything in one visit. Their prices are reasonable. I ended up buying some California pottery, a framed floral print, and an MCM trinket dish. I'm looking forward to returning and taking another look around the store. There is a parking lot in the back of the building. Note: Some vendors have modern items mixed in with their antiques. A quick Google image search before you buy is a good idea if you care about the age of an item.

I have attended the White Elephant Sale since I was 12, and now at 26 I feel that the sale has…read morediminished in quality, quantity, value, and overall experience. The White Elephant sale has honestly felt very different since 2020. Before the pandemic, there were walk up donations, the warehouse was always full, and the March sale was still packed with treasures to be found. Now the warehouse feels empty even during preview, all walk up and drive up donations have been eliminated, and the March sale is advertised as a "clearance sale" because of how empty the warehouse is. Stopping walk up and drive up donations has seriously hurt the sale. The number of small trinket items to be found is much smaller than it used to be. While there may be costs saved by not having to sort through and discard items that are not sellable, is the loss of profit from not having those smaller items greater? People like me used to donate all the time to the sale, but now donate to thrift stores that have walk up and drive up options instead. How many other people also have a bag full of great items but are not donating them because pickup donations are the only option? I have also found that in recent years the staff has become less and less kind. This year there was not a single visit to the warehouse that was not met with rude or unprofessional behavior by volunteers. That is not to say there are not wonderful volunteers, because I have had great experiences as well, but the number of negative interactions I have had seems to be increasing. I have been accused of stealing, had snarky comments made toward me, and have been accused of price switching. It has gotten to the point where going to the White Elephant is no longer bringing me joy, and it is difficult to see volunteers act with such low levels of kindness. You often emphasize being kind to volunteers, but shoppers deserve that same level of kindness and respect. One thing that stands out when it comes to how empty the warehouse has been, as well as the general morale of the volunteers, is the changing culture of reselling. I recognized dealers from Alameda Point and various antique markets as new volunteers, which makes me wonder if they are partially contributing to the diminished quality and quantity of items this year. In the past, almost all volunteers seemed to be there because they believed in the mission of the Oakland Museum. Now it appears that some newer volunteers may be more motivated by making money. It also raises the question that if they are pricing items they later purchase, were those items priced fairly? Especially when their ultimate goal is to resell items and make money. In addition, there seems to be a lack of willingness to receive feedback. As another reviewer mentioned, it can feel like the organization operates under the idea that because it is for charity and run by volunteers, feedback should not be given. That approach is simply unsustainable. I attempted to provide feedback both in person and on Instagram and was met with very combative responses. This is confusing, as feedback is essential when running such a large sale, and experiences like that make me hesitant to return. I have heard from others that the White Elephant has been "cleared out" this year. Without the return of more casual donations, stronger screening of volunteers, and limitations on what volunteers are able to purchase during presale events, the White Elephant will likely continue to decline. As a loyal shopper, I truly hope the organization will begin taking feedback seriously and consider changes that can help bring the sale back to its former glory.

I've gone to the white elephant for years, 10+ to be specific. This year the selection was…read moredrastically different than previous years (I'll get back to this). Not only that, the prices were the highest I had seen. I included photos of some examples of what was priced super high in bric a brac (on your Facebook page the admin said to 'show specific examples') so I took photos of items I couldn't fathom being that high (even after looking on eBay to compare- the prices were just outrageous considering condition and quality). Not only that, but the selection on preview day (im usually in the first 30 people- and first to the department I shop) it already looked picked through. From what I understand the volunteers shop the sale before- but it's very disheartening and worrying when I recognize people who are new volunteers and I regularly see them sell at local things as resellers (nobody is saying you can't do that!), but it's more so the piecing together the lack of vintage and quality goods this year on preview, and the new volunteers, it's easy to assume there is a correlation. I worry that the integrity of the sale may be lost- and will only worsen as the years carry on. I know departments can vary year to year- of course that's a factor I consider. This is not a normal amount of variation- it's not like there was 30% less of something I have ALWAYS seen at your preview sale- it was 100% gone. And when I'm the first person looking- I know someone at preview didn't get it ahead of me. I heard from others who attended- even some people who didn't! They both said the same thing- white elephant was cleared out this year. Culture shifting about second hand and thrifting should be a consideration and something to keep in mind- the structure of this sale will collapse if it isn't. I'd imagine in the next couple years, the amount of resellers volunteering will outnumber the volunteers who have been there for years due to them retiring/ no longer doing it - and in turn will diminish the sale itself. I think how the preview tickets sold out in a little over a day vs a week last year, should convey how there is an increase in demand, to the degree that people will try to covertly get around it and 'ahead' by volunteering. Correct me if I'm wrong, but many new volunteers this year didn't follow through with their commitments after they shopped on their preview- it makes you wonder.

Great bang for your buck Bought large frames 36x40…read more With glass for 10 each! The staff is very friendly and helpful, and funny!

This is a great little thrift store with kind and welcoming staff who always make you feel at home…read more The shop can get a little warm depending on the weather outside, but that doesn't take away from the experience. They carry a little bit of everything like clothing, home goods, books, and small pieces of furniture. I've been lucky enough to find something useful or unique each time I visit. The furniture especially has been a pleasant surprise, with prices that are incredibly affordable. Like most thrift stores, it can be hit or miss, but that's part of the fun. It's exciting to see what new things they've brought in and it keeps me coming back. I really appreciate that this place is part of a bigger mission and supports a cause that gives back to the community. That makes every purchase feel even better. The location is also great. There are a bunch of antique and vintage shops on the same side of the street within a couple of blocks, so it's easy to spend an afternoon exploring and hunting for treasures. Free street parking in the area is a nice bonus and makes it convenient to stop by anytime.

I'm downsizing and therefore getting rid of a lot of gently used items. I had multi drop offs over…read morethe weekend. The staff generally were friendly and sort of helpful. They direct you to where the items go and if requested will help with unloading your stuff. They do provide receipts if you want one. The parking area towards the donation side is a bit tight and can get busy over the weekend. I want to give a shout out to Isaac who was so pleasant and very helpful. He helped unload my car with so much energy and friendliness- makes you want to keep finding things to donate just because of how pleasant he made the process. In comparison, I dropped off my donated items this morning (Monday) and Chris was rather surly at first. He chided me for not parking in the lane - there was no one near me and I was there right when they opened. I re-parked my car to be sure I was between the lines! I asked for assistance and he finally did help after I made about 3 trips back and forth to my car. Night and day in the help service at Goodwill. Overall they do have nice staff and do make the donating process simple and fast.

They removed the fitting rooms. This makes buying clothes from here not feasible. This extremely…read moredisappointing and honestly ridiculous. The strict seven day exchange policy does not remedy the inability to try on clothes in the store because it is difficult to find time to make it to this Goodwill when you work or go to school full-time. This shifts so much more burden to people just trying to buy affordable secondhand clothes. The response from Goodwill is just a poor attempt to frame the removal of fitting rooms as a positive.

I love that cheerful energy I've found over there! Great owner and owner's dog…read more So many beautiful stuff. I've been waiting so long to get there, too long actually! I had a chance to stop by yesterday and now I know it's worth it! Thank you!

This is an excellent store that carries a wide variety of really beautiful items and their prices…read moreare wonderful! If you've not checked them out yet, you're missing out most definitely!