Thrifting is one of my favorite kinds of shopping because it is all the joy of new clothes without the price! This Goodwill location is probably one of my top 3 favorites, and please don't underestimate how many Goodwill stores I have been to. My boyfriend and I visit different thrift stores usually a couple times a week, and having this one as our local spot has been fantastic.
First off, I absolutely LOVE that this store is both color-coded and sized. I worked retail, and let me tell you as an employee and as a customer it's a better experience for all when things are sized properly. The color coding is a bonus, but I tend to stick to neutrals and this allows me to pin-point my area to pick through more easily. Another big perk for people shopping for women's denim is that it's now sized numerically, rather than typical sizing broken down in small, medium, large, and so on. The denim section was not always sized this way, but the recent change is a good one in my opinion. Women's pants sizes are already confusing enough, and this makes my life a little easier.
My favorite section of a Goodwill store is always the coffee mugs. I've found the majority of my mugs at home at Goodwill, so the fact that this location has a fairly big housewares section is just icing on the cake. The mugs are usually a good laugh if nothing else, and you really never know what you might find.
The best days to shop are student discount day on Tuesday or 99 cent Sundays, where items tagged with the color of the week are 99 cents. Another tip is to just glance over your garment before you buy it. You can't return and sometimes you'll miss a rip or stain at first. My boyfriend and I both love this location, so if you're in the Robinson area and down to pick through some clothing racks it is worth checking out for sure. read more