A good thrift store can be very hard to find but this Goodwill location seems to be one of the good…read moreones. The store is cleaning well organized. There are more sections than I would normally expect in a thrift store including a dedicated small section for hospital scrubs - or a small section for maternity clothing exclusively. I believe that each day of the week they pick one color of price tag to be discounted. Today's color was blue and I bought three pair of cargo shorts - each of them with the blue tag - for a total of $11. The pricing was good to begin with but then saving an extra 50% is great. I'll definitely be returning to this Goodwill thrift store.

I don't know how often, if ever, I'll get to this location again as it is out of my way…read moreconsiderably, but if I ever find myself in this area I will be hitting them up. Located in a small strip mall on a major highway it's surrounded by other retailers. By the looks of the parking lot they were packed and I did have some concerns that it might be difficult to social distance (it was in the housewares so I just waited). I was pleasantly surprised by how clean and organized the interior was. While the racks were full they weren't stuffed and care was given so they hung on the hangers nicely. Linens were nicely folded and of good quality. While I did see a few sizing signs in the ladies dept for S and M, they weren't in every category of clothing and I had to physically scan the racks to find bigger sizes. Of the clothing I did see I didn't see any with flaws which tells me the sorting process at this location does a better job than most Goodwills. Housewares had the largest inventory and it was packed with people. Many items didn't have prices. Shoes also had a nice selection but no seat to try them on. The set of dressing rooms by the linens had a sign that they were closed but I was told they are always closed and there's another row across the store. There was an annex (think like the garden center at Walmart) through a door with signage for furniture but it was only a table or two of Christmas items and the space felt unheated. I will add that they had no carts inside and an employee went and searched the parking lot to get me one, so I think they're in high demand. A contactless donation center was also out front. If this location was closer I'd add them to my thrifting rotation.

It's a Gift has items that I haven't seen anywhere else, which really helps when shopping for…read moresomeone who "has it all". If you have someone for whom you just can't figure out what to give them as a gift, then this is the place to go! I've purchased several things there and have been pleased with the reaction on the receiving end because the gift items are very original. Also nice to know that a contribution to a local charity is made by It's a Gift on each purchase.

Wonder why they are always advertising to hire professional staff? The money is decent but the…read moreworking conditions are poor.

Not every community has such a place, so Berks County is fortunate -- although I hope you and your…read moreloved ones will never need it. BWIC offers shelter, legal services, many special events (including Camp PeaceWorks, a social justice camp for teens in the summer), and much more. When will it end? It's tragic that domestic abuse is still condoned and accepted by our culture in more ways than you would think. One amazing thing to see is how many enlightened men support this organization, work for its mission, and even occasionally march in high heels. Here is their latest event, a heartbreaking and compelling Silent Witness walk for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These are lifesize silhouettes of those who have lost their lives due to domestic violence locally, and you will even see children and animals. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-on-October-16th.html?soid=1103098300939&aid=xTbDRtnNUTA

I discovered the Opp shop while doing a thrift google search of the area. Little did I know it was…read moreliterally right down the street from a Goodwill I've been to twice. How convenient! It's located in a deserted, large shopping complex with the anchor store vacant. The lot is expansive and this store is on the end next to the large vacant property. For that reason I would be leery of going at night alone. Otherwise approaching I could see it was a store with a substantial amount of real estate. Furniture pieces were visible thru the window. I couldn't wait to get inside to explore. Is it the cleanest, most organized store? You can literally see dust balls float across the floor. No...but its full of vintage items as well as pickers. How do I know? You can witness them on the sales floor doing pricing research on their phones while holding tight to an item. I would guess that the majority of the customers were resellers. For that reason, if you see something you like, whether you think it's valuable or just valuable to you grab it. Take a look at that complete set of vintage mushroom canisters I came across. I know they are a highly desirable collectable. I left them for someone else to discover and enjoy. What I would consider highlights for this store is the furniture pieces. Large, small, new and old, like antique old (see pic). The large solid wood wall unit was complete with shelving and lighting and priced at only $299. I'm sure it was a few thousand new. If you dabble in decorative painting and furniture upcycling like I do you'll want to add this store to your thrifting stops. Housewares and decorative items were plenty and arranged better than some departments. I scored some great pieces in this dept that have been on my "thrift wish list "for some time. Toys, crafts, and misc were a huge mess, with piles on the shelves and on the floor without any consideration to order. Prices are very affordable, only a step above yard sale for most items. Linens were stocked well and included a lot of vintage and handmade pieces like crocheted afghans. Clothing was a miss for me. Although I did see they have dressing room the department was so full and clustered together I didn't feel like routing. Shoes I felt were priced high, one price depending on item (see pic) without consideration to brand or condition. DVD's were labeled as half off, but I didn't see a price for comparison. The book department was large and popular. On the day I was there they were constantly adding new items, including furniture pieces, and the pickers were standing ready. This store is part of the Opportunity House, a non profit that offers social services to disadvantaged families, a mission I truly support. The employees were all nice, especially the young man at the register, who provided me with a loyalty card - get it hole punched for each purchase. So while this might not be the best looking or best kept store, it's a great place to hunt for vintage and current items on the cheap.

From the owner: OppShop is a not-for-profit thrift store in Berks County. Our purpose is to support the programs…read moreand services of Opportunity House, a shelter for the homeless in Reading and Berks County.

They well help only if drug free and there's a good chance your working also must be a residents of…read morebark and it's 2 dolors bed fee food good and they've address many issues from past new AC and bunks