How did I not get a chance to review the Goodwill location in downtown Sacramento? This has to be my favorite Goodwill location I've been too. There's always a good find here. Of course the service isn't that good as it's a thrift store yet the clothing I find here with the price is unbeatable. I also appreciate the book selections here, it's amazing. I recently bought a Levi's sweater for $10, and am looking forward to the cool weather to wear it! Overall would highly recommend when trying to find some nice clothing and books here in Sacramento! read more

So this is technically a Goodwill store, but it's nothing like ones I've been to elsewhere. The wife says it's a "sophisticated" version of the typical Goodwill I go to sometimes to find certain DVDs (yup, I still prefer DVDs to streaming) and books, so it explains why it looks so different here. Doesn't really matter to me either way, as I'm not all that interested in clothes and shoes which this Goodwill had the most of from a quick scan. I went straight to the DVD section and they had a decent selection of several genres that I was interested in. I have a few collections of DVDs and add to them when I can. I also look for child and family-friendly ones so I can watch together with my kids or let them watch on their own. They have some books here, but not a lot, and limited genres, but a decent amount, but I didn't see any that was interesting enough to bring home with me. On certain days, there's a 50% discount based on the color of the sticker, so that's a bonus, and I happen to find a few DVDs I wanted to get that was half off. Check out was quick and the cashier guy was friendly. As for the rest of the store, they have lots of home stuff and some electronics in the back, and as mentioned earlier, a ton of clothes and shoes to choose from if you're a serious shopper. Parking is street only, so be ready to pay by meter/app. All in all, this is a nice Goodwill that's "special," but to me it just a fancier looking one, as long as they keep stocking items that are of interest to me, I'll keep coming back. read more

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Adj: Still Somewhat Steep, but Swanky Store. Wow it's been almost 10 years since I last reviewed this Goodwill store! So much in the world has changed, but not this Goodwill. I continue to think of this one as a boutique store, or "Goodwill Reserve®" like Starbucks Reserve® lol.... anyways, so this is a higher-end more swanky, store that's great if you're more spendy in your thrifting. Most of the store is still clothing like at most other stores, but you won't find as many appliances, practical houseware, toys (things for kids in general as there aren't as many families downtown as in residential tract-home neighborhoods), or books, there's no furniture on sale here. What they do have is there's a lot of nicer, better quality, and name-brand clothes sold here, as another reviewer said, apparently this Goodwill shops from the cream of the crop that comes into the other Goodwill stores' donations and then it's priced higher and put on sale here. That totally makes sense. Anyhow, on this day, I did some browsing and saw nicer purses and shoes, and lots of fine china and nicer kitchenware here in addition to the better clothes on sale. There was also a decent size CDs and DVDs section closer to the front of the store right by the cashiers. We got a few DVDs for our kids and the cashier was friendly, helpful, and quick. Overall, this store continues to be somewhat steep, but for a more spendy shopping trip, you're rewarded with a swanky experience. Please check out my pics! =) read more

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I had a few good finds today. A pair of 2 Petite beige name brand pants that fit perfect. The swimsuit didn't fit so well a little too small. I'll return it tomorrow at Lunch time. This time I hope not to loose the credit slip. I lost the last one and that was $14.99. OPPs, they are so easy to lose. I think I'll just buy something else while I'm there tomorrow. There were 2 other pairs of pants that caught my eye. I love having some retail therapy at lunch time after a trying day at work. It's so much cheaper than psycho therapy. The down side is they don't have a changing room so it's iffy if something will fit and look good. Last time I took the pants back to work and tried them on in our bathroom and then had to return 1 pair of shorts and that's the credit receipt that I lost. I need a better system. Bathroom. They have one, but I'm not sure if it's open to the public. This is a really convenient store for me as I can walk there at lunch. Waking is the way to go. Parking is quite tough in this downtown location. Parking is mostly all metered, but here is a parking lot on the street too, but that is also paid. I'm sorry, but I don't know the price. Parking on the weekend can be better as you aren't competing with the workers that are parking on the street. I don't believe you can park free on Sundays like you used to be able too. If you like thrifting, but have limited time and more resources you may find this goodwill just the goodwill for you. This isn't your cheap thrift store, it can be kind of pricy. Tops start at $9.99 and go up to $15.99. Bathing suits are also from $9.99 to $15.99. They do have lots of cute swimsuits. They shop the other goodwills and hand pick the newest and most fashionable clothing. Most of it is kind of dressy and perfect for work. There isn't a lot of ultra casual wear such as Tshirts and loungewear. I go mostly for tops to wear to work. I used to find a lot of dresses here, but without being able to try them on it's not worth it. It's too much of a hit and miss. Tops are much easier to guess my size and style. If you're like me and love some retail therapy on your lunch break then this is the place for you. read more

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Wow, this place is Giant for boutique style Goodwill! Service: attentive, way better workers than the normal Goodwill. Not a long line so to register fast. Selection: great amount of clothes. Sorted by size which is a plus. Plenty of women's clothes, not much men. Was hoping to find a good suit for my son for prom. Reason I gave you five stars is because they actually have a plus size section. And it was amazing. Got tons of stuff for my daughter for Coachella. Value: was a bit overpriced, sell some things in there that were from lower end stores. I probably could've bought the same thing at the lower end store. The good thing is one of the things I bought was half off for the day. They do have 50% off color. Overall, good experience, clean, and attentive read more

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Haven't visited L St. Goodwill location in many years. While inflation, leases and fair wages affect every part of our society, I was surprised at the cost of some of clothing items. The prices surpassed the likes of Ross and Marshall's. Besides being missions based, I'm not sure how Goodwill will be able to sustain their business model by charging retail prices for used clothing, unless clothing isn't a significant revenue contributor. read more

I do enjoy coming to this place, while this is small you can get a some good finds. They have a fair selection of home items as well as clothing, but i think if youre looking for clothing pieces this is your place. They have a restroom and great customer service all the times I have gone :) read more

Bought these because they were the only ones in my size and style. walked to my car and tried them on, to only find out they were a size 4 and 1/2. Immediately, I went to return and got denied a refund or exchange because "shoes are final sale." Wasted money because of a worker who put the wrong tag on it. read more

Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada - Bought these Shoes, marked size 7, they were size 4 - Thrift Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

Jeremiah helped me today and he was absolutely charming! We live in Palm Springs and stay at the Hyatt Regency right down L Street. We stop by this Goodwill every visit and it never disappoints! Today I found an amethyst and a great pair of shoes read more

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Wow what a Goodwill! It felt more like a boutique thrift store. So clean, so so organized, and really great pieces. I would go back here again and again. It was surprisingly busy for a goodwill, and then I found out all clothing and shoes were 50% off the day I went. So many people and I still found some incredible pieces. The staff were peppy and always moving always working. They have an incredibly large book selection, *very* organized, and I really love the shelving situation they have. I cannot believe I got two wool pieces and a cotton dress for the price I paid. Very high quality pieces and I walked out spending less than a tank of gas. Amazing. Will definitely be returning when I'm in the area again. read more

Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada - A series of cool wavy bookshelves organized and labeled. - Thrift Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I actually liked this store! It was very organized, the employees were friendly and helpful and they had really great values and color coded discounts for the week. I actually purchased a nice sweater for a very good price. They have a large variety of women's clothing (not as much for men). Enjoyed browsing this location. read more

Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada - Thrift Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

This used to be my go to place for great prices on brand named clothing. However they now carry fewer top brands and the prices are very high compared to other thrifts. What is most upsetting is that they have completely eliminated their dressing rooms (and put dvds and cds in that space) due to theft. However, multiple times I've been in here at night (and sometimes during the day) and people blatantly walk out with a bunch of items. I was just in there tonight at closing and a couple transient men had a bundle of items gathered up. I mentioned to the employee that the guys looked like they were about to run off with the goods. The employee admitted that was likely going to happen. I feel bad because the employees are amazing. In summary: higher prices on low grade brands, no dressing rooms and the items are still walking out the front door. My suggestion for Goodwill of Greater Sacramento Valley: put more light in this store and add security. The light would help with safely and shopping, The security would help keep this place the gem of a shopping experience it once was. read more

Returned a pair of jeans for store credit (normally would not have bothered but since they raised their prices so much...). Came weekly looking to use my store credit. 2 months later found an item only to be told at checkout the receipt they gave me for my credit was missing something. After 30 min of them not figuring it out I left after they said they'd call when it was fixed. They never called. I called them only to be told the receipt was for a purchase not a return. But it's the receipt they gave me. I only made 1 purchase there in the last year, so basically they screw up and I gave them my money in exchange for a bunch of bs. Needless to say, I don't recommend shopping here. I work hard for my money, thanks for stealing it. How does this help the underprivileged? More like Badwill. read more

Really nice and clean inside. Super organized and good atmosphere. Kinda needs music in there though to complete the good vibes. Service was good. Good collection of music, shoes, clothing. A bit pricey for shoes and clothing though. Would come back for sure though. So organized and good collection of shoes:) read more

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They removed the fitting rooms. I had gathered up clothes after a few hours then went to where the fitting rooms were and they were gone. I left my pile of clothes and walked out. I won't be shopping here anymore. read more

Decent goodwill, good shoes and handbag selection. VERY limited furniture/kitchen/household items. If you need to furnish your apartment, this is not the goodwill for you. More of collector/random knickknacks. The clothes here are on the pricier side because it's a Goodwill Boutique. I would skip this one and go to the Goodwill on 1900 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816. read more

The best thrifting in Sac or at least top tier. This is the boutique. They have kinda nicer stuff here. I got some Halloween stuff here like a wig and Wednesday Addams dress. I've stopped in here on my way to work for a new outfit when I didn't have time to bring one from home. They do have changing rooms. They also have homeless people but that's kinda the point. Just be careful some can be a little nuts. Good deals typically just gotta look around. And good service. read more

this review is about the L St. boutique in Sacramento. Went into the store today and it was a mess. There were things all over the floor and no one be picking them up. The quality of the goods has gone down and the prices are still high. I'll go to a regular Goodwill, where the prices fit the quality of the goods read more

The most gorgeous goodwill I've ever been to. Beautiful pieces at VERY reasonable prices.

This is my favorite goodwill to shop at in Sacramento. They have some great finds. It also is not as big so it's less overwhelming.

I tried to give away the clothes to non profits but didn't receive answers from most and didn't fulfill the conditions for acceptance from others Either my suits were older than 5 years ( I wore expensive classic suits) or were not freshly cleaned. I wound up at Good Will on Watt Avenue near ElCamino where my clothes were received along with the clothes hangers and got my tax exempt form. Thank you Good Will Industries read more

I've gotta admit, I haven't stepped into a Goodwill store in a very long time. And I almost regret waiting so long! Truth be told, this Midtown Sacramento location ain't no typical thrift store. In fact, most of the items here are in near-new condition with quality, name-brand merchandise. Located directly on L St. and in between 16th & 17th St's, this is the only Goodwill Industries that is in the heart of the Midtown/Downtown part of Sacramento. Parking can be challenging as there is street parking (free on Sunday) and a nearby parking lot with a $5 flat rate. The outside has only one small door with the business name. But once inside, this store is extremely spacious and has quite a bit of store footage. You will find two public restrooms (that require a key to eliminate homeless/vagrants) as well as three fitting rooms. What is interesting is that much of the men's and women's clothing is blended in but everything is categorized very simple. You will also see an entire section of shoes, children's clothes, hats, and scarves. They even have a very sizable amount of books, music, movies (available in DVD's & Blu Rays), kitchen items, and collectibles. On the day I came (which was on a late Saturday afternoon), I scored some really great deal. This included a Calvin Klein polo shirt, a nice black Van Heusen sweater, and a pair of Lucky Brand jeans, all in excellent condition. The prices are also very reasonable as I was able to buy all 3 articles of clothing for around $30 after tax. Overall, this Goodwill is definitely one of the better locations I've been to. Great service, excellent selection, and a location where you can shop for clothes and then enjoy a bite to eat at some amazing local restaurants all within a block away. My rating for the Midtown Sacramento Goodwill Industries, a solid four stars. read more

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Whenever I am in the midtown area of Sacramento. I have to stop in this particular store. This is a goodwill boutique, and I love it! I find some thing in this store every time. We stopped in here before we headed back home. This time I was able to find a brand new bathing suit which is perfect timing in at a perfect price. When you shop here there are also dressing rooms that you able to try on your clothing pieces or restrooms to the lies if you are a customer of theirs. They have a shoe selection, clothing selection as well as movies and DVDs and a household selection. If you are an individual that's always looking for a bargain as I am, then go ahead and stop in this spot. This location may change your point of you of any other Goodwill location. read more

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I love this Goodwill location! The workers here are the friendliest in town. Well organized and clean. Sometimes the prices can get a little high, but just depends on who is pricing that day. I go to this store at least once a week to see what is new! read more

$9.99 for a used dish, seriously? Good amount of stuff but pretty much the same as walmart. $10 for belts, $20 for shoes, not really that affordable. There was also a pretty basic flower vase for $16.99... read more

Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada - Prices here are ridiculous, $9.99 for one used container. Really? - Thrift Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

Didn't realize this was a boutique by just looking up 'Goodwill'! I found out either by Instagram or Facebook. The store is pretty well organized, but the selection for clothes is quite small, and the prices are higher than other Goodwills. They have a pretty good selection of books though, especially educational books and textbooks. The books were not very organized outside of book category. Workers were friendly! There's free 1- and 2-hour parking depending on which block you drive to (to the right side of the store). You definitely don't need to pay for the meter! read more

I personally think Goodwill has lost their mind. This location particularly has the steepest prices out of any Goodwill I've seen in Sac. The staff here is super nice and helpful tho!! read more

Nicest goodwill I've ever been in. Prices somewhat reflect that. Really organized and tidy boutique used item store. Good selection of clothing, more women's than men's per usual. Good selection of books, dvds, and CDs as well. A smaller section of household items. read more

Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada - Small but extremely well organized! - Thrift Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We were down the street and decided to walk here. This is the nicest goodwill I have ever been to. It's extremely cleaned and organized. All the things here seem new. Everything is so organized. I didn't see any kids clothes it's more business casual clothes . They had books and a lot of house hold items. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area. read more

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This place is amazing! Lots of cool stuff and the workers are super nice! Love it here. Just wish there was free parking

Stores are clean but the prices are steep. I can buy a brand new blouse at Ross for the same price that they sell at Goodwill. Probably better to go to yard sales read more

Super small location. In the 3 times I've been here, their selection size and the quality of their items were not to my liking. Doubtful that I'll return, but appreciated the staff friendliness each time I entered. read more

This is by far the best Goodwill in Sacramento. It is the boutique, slightly more expensive, but because each of the items are carefully curated by hand. Higher ticket items are stocked in the store. If you have a flair for unique finds, and treasure hunting where some of the work is already done for you, this is your spot. Fun fact, I used to work here as a manager years ago. read more

This is more of a boutique, no biggie. It's small, clean and organized. But fairly priced? Hmmm you'll find SHEIN, target, nasty gal & plenty fast fashion outfits the same price they have lululemon, Ralph Lauren and Levi's for -- so thats how they work. But again no biggie. The staff, AMAZING 10 stars , but why am I giving them 1 star??? THE OLDER WHITE LADY WHO WORKS IN THE FRONT , omg she is so rude not only to PAYING customers but her staff too. Ma'am be holding on to the keys for dear life and will get sassy if another worker asks for them, but let a customs who isn't paying (aka stealing) she won't even say, "don't come back", "please don't steal" so weird . read more

We are often visiting the downtown area for numerous reasons, but our main goal was to check out Halloween costumes. A friend recommended this place in particular because they were carrying a large selection of various used costumes, but also had brand new products, make up and accessories. I was impressed at the amount of clothing, shoes, hats and wigs that were available! When it comes to shopping at thrift stores, you never know what you are going to find, especially in your size. Even though they didn't have anything that I could make use of to fit me, it was still a fun shopping exploration! And I emerged with lots of ideas to think about! I always appreciate the Goodwill concept no matter where I find a store. We have places to donate used or even unused clothing and other items instead of throwing them out in the garbage. Some select Goodwill stores will also accept e-waste products! The thought of throwing out perfectly reusable stuff makes me sad and even cringe to think it all goes into a land fill somewhere. As our populations grow, so does the amount of garbage we produce. And even our city does very little to recycle most of it! So it makes sense to at least contribute what you don't want towards others who can appreciate it themselves for a nominal fee. And remember folks, you can still use your donations as a tax write off! read more

Can you say "Thrifting & e-Waste drop-off"? SITREP Just as much as I enjoy getting rid of my "fat clothes", I also enjoy getting a good deal on the sometimes very random items I find while "thrifting." Goodwill Industries has always been a reliable outlet for achieving both these ends. DROP-OFF & CLOTHES SELECTIONS To it's credit, Goodwill Industries has one of the best and most efficient systems in place to obtain good used clothes, and make them available to those in need - or those like me looking for classic styles no longer in vogue in the commercial stores -and at VERY reasonable price. I have noted that a lot of clothing from estate-sales seems to end up here which is why I've found a couple of really good suits and spat shoes from the 50s and 60s eras. E-WASTE But it doesn't end there. To it's credit, Goodwill Industries is a certified vendor authorized to receive your "e-waste": your old computer, old electronics, etc. etc., that you should not be putting in the regular trash - because of compounds and chemicals that may leech out into our water & environment eco-systems - if they were to end up at the municipal garbage dumps and landfills. Below is the link to Goodwill Industries here in the Sacramento-Metropolitan area that shows the local outlets and drop-offs: http://www.goodwillsacto.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DONATION-GUIDE-2011.pdf In this link you can find the many locations to their "Donation XPRESS" Stores and Mobile Trailer units strategically located throughout the Sacramento Valley. I have an XPRESS store literally only 3 blocks from my front door. THE LOWDOWN Goodwill Industries is an invaluable local institution that provides affordable clothing to many and is doing so much to improve the local environment for all of us here in the Sacramento Valley. My hat is off to them and their team. read more

Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada - Thrift Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

I came here about three weeks ago to buy frames to frame my art work but was disappointed by their selection. Most of the frames were these Miller Lite Beer frames and were priced at $7.99. But there are a lot of positives about this new Goodwill store. For one thing, they do have better merchandise than what a customer is generally accustomed to when it comes to shopping at the Goodwill. They have a pretty good selection of DVDs and CDs. The DVDs and CDs were priced at $4.99 and $3.99 respectively. I was able to find The Namesake brand new for only $4.99. The book selection is okay and were cheaply priced at $1.49 to $2.49 each and I was able to find a retractable dog leash for about $5.98, where it normally sells at any retail store for twice that amount. Although the Goodwill has gotten pricier, their merchandise has gotten a lot better and it is still possible for long-time customers to find bargains and cheap deals if they are willing to look for it. read more

Definitely one of the nicest, most trendy Goodwills I've ever bee to! And so many of these super hip places are off random streets in Midtown it's so funny, you'd never know. My friend who's a local here now took me here in high recommendation for books and she was not wrong. I've never seen so many recent release books in such good shape at a Goodwill store. They also had a ton of CDs from all different genres and eras. We spent so much time sifting through it all and definitely didn't leave empty handed. The brick walls and sturdy organization made this feel like a San Fransisco high quality bargain shop rather than just a Goodwill. I felt safe and very comfortable browsing here! Only reason for 4 stars is because the women's clothing selection was scarce and very not my style. Would recommend otherwise. read more

I know some might say "OK, shop at Goodwill... been there... but this shop does have a great selection, organized in a convenient way that makes sense! Good Find! read more

This is a boutique store so they have pulled in the higher brands and better books, CDs and DVDs...prices are not too bad and there is a lot of ATHLEISURE if that is your look....nice staff and unlocked toilets is refreshing! read more