Update: I've stopped coming to this location because of the customer service experience and the…read moreprices. Multiple times, I've had employees ignore that I was at the front waiting for several minutes for checkout -- like they have looked at me, made eye contact, and kept doing their task without coming to the front or contacting anyone else to do so. They also don't wrap fragile items even if I ask them repeatedly to wrap fragile items and throwing them in thin fabric clothing doesn't cut it. I'm always wary about this and now I carry packing paper to do it myself in the car afterwards, which is ridiculous with Goodwill prices. They clearly use Google lens to make pricing decisions based on active listings, not actual sales. They get their merchandise for free, so the significant up charges and pricing make me angry and feel exploitative, at minimum. I have found other thrift stores and don't go here much anymore.

This is a very clean Goodwill. They have items organized nicely around the store. The bins of…read morelittle kids clothing items is a bit clunky. Much easier to find sizes when they had them hung up on racks. There was a large variety of household items and Christmas stuff (1/2 off). I love the drive-through donation drop off here. We had a truckload of stuff, so this made it really easy to drop off stuff and then head into the store right after. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Their prices on gently used stuff is pretty great. Perfect for Halloween costume time and for ugly holiday sweater season. You don't feel like you are breaking the bank when you want to wear something only once.

This is my second favorite Goodwill in the Madison area! The staff were awesome- both friendly and…read morehelpful, restocking the shelves with new reassures and tidying up the areas that are more prone to disorder, like the toy area. I picked up a few beautiful hand-knit blankets, a sturdy framed mirror and a piece of art- a fantastic etching. Plenty of parking, clean restroom, loads of functioning carts, and no wait to check out. I'll be back!

very clean. I have been to a couple and this one was definitely clean and manageable. Knowledgeable…read morestaff, I was 3 pounds from receiving discount and the cashier took out time to let me know.

Smallish store, clean and bright. Volunteers are quite friendly…read more You can find some really good buys here. So it is worth the stop. The bowl and figurine I bought were $2.64.

This is a great thrift store to find unique items, whether it's decor, clothing, or a pet taxi…read more They also collect donations. Purchases benefit the Dane County Humane Society and I can vouch for this wonderful shelter. DCHS is where I adopted my first kitty in 2005!

Since Madison's "hippie Christmas" turned out to be a bit of a bust, we were really looking forward…read moreto checking out SWAP today. It's only open to the public on Fridays and the 2nd Saturday of each month. Never heard of it? Neither had I. From the SWAP website: "SWAP collects, processes, and redistributes surplus property generated by UW-Madison and state agencies, while providing UW-Madison departments, government agencies and non-profit organizations with low-cost, quality surplus equipment and supplies and finding reuse and recycling markets for surplus property. " And what does this mean? Deals, deals, deals! Once we found the proper exit off of 151-S in Verona, we walked into a warehouse busting with furniture, electronics, and computers. The inventory changes weekly, with new (well, old actually) additions coming from all the UW sites across the state in 20 - 30 truckloads a week! You'll find solid desks ($5-30), 60s-style chairs ($5), metal file cabinets, gym lockers, random electronics and lab equipment, and cheap computers. They even have some Badger sports equipment and uniforms. Oh, and ever wonder what happened to that old rusty bike you left chained to a campus bike rack for a season or two? You'll probably find it here for $5. Today they were giving away free dorm chairs (as many as you'd like) with a purchase. Once we crammed our loot into the car, we drove away with six cool vintage chairs for a total of $10. Not too shabby! Check their website for listings of new inventory and their online auction, too.

I like that SWAP's merchandise is always changing and they have different goods to shop each time…read morewe go. I've been 5-10 times and I always seem to find something that I want/need. This past Saturday, they were selling lots of Badger gear from the swimming/diving team, rowing team and the tennis team. There was a large variety of shirts for $5 each, sweatshirts for $20, jackets for $30, etc. They had a lot of badger seat cushions for $.25/each. I wish I needed chairs. There were so many really nice chairs there (starting at $5 each). Lots of shelves, file drawers, tables, lab equipment, computer stuff, etc. We scooped up an awesome set of 8 lockers for $35 (previously marked for $100). The set is in great shape and will come in really handy. Give yourself about an hour to peruse the aisles. The prices are super low and can't be beat. They do have an online bidding site also for their more popular items. Open to the public the 2nd Saturday of each month.

This thrift store sits in a strip center on Odana and is about 30,000 ft.² in size inside. Like…read moremost thrift stores, the floor is given over mostly the clothing, but they do have a fairly substantial selection of hard goods such as appliances, furniture, glassware, and knickknacks. The prices here are pretty much in line with Goodwill pricing if not less. The higher priced and collectible items are found in the glass cases behind the checkout. You'll find four dressing rooms and a bathroom that does not need a key. Definitely a thrift store to add to your go to list. 10 informative photos included.

Glad to find what I was looking for in the clothes section! Didn't wait long and the team seems to…read morehave a decent system to call for backup. Small selection of shoes, candles, and snacks for a Ross location. Didn't have any chairs or furniture either. There's a whole aisle for pillows, so this might be a great place to go during campus move-in. Fragrnaces are locked up, but there are several shelves to look through. Be careful of the potholes throughout the parking lot.

Don't shop here unless you have at least 30 mins to waste checking out. Went in a few days ago to…read morereturn 2 shirts which I waited 25 mins in line to buy the week before. One cashier with manager welcoming people into the store but never offering to help check people out. Took another 25 mins to return.

Phil and Vicky's shop is truly a trip into the past. They seem to have everything from a few years…read moreago all the way back to the Victorian era and its all reasonably priced. If you are looking for a neat knick knack, a new piece of furniture, or you just want to hear a little history on a cool old building, stop in to Elsing's!

This place is a trip! Friend store dog, cool stuff and great staff!!! Ohh and the building is…read morehaunted, why NOT stop and check this place out? You'll be glad you did!!!

The store was nice and clean always . Has lots of new items for spring. Lots of candies for spring…read moreevents . Good selection of furniture, dog toys and cooking items.

This is my guilty pleasure place. For some it's Home Depot, for me it's this place. This is my go…read moreto place when needing new decor for any upcoming holiday. Their Halloween selections are great. I always seem to find, a least a couple of items to purchase. They are also one of the stores I can depend on to carry a decent amount of Hanukkah items. There are many aisles loaded with placemats, glassware, bedding, home decor and even dog items. I found my usual dog bags for half off here. There isn't a ton of staff, but when I need something , there is someone near by to ask. They have a good selection of pieces at discounted prices. There is always a deal you can find.