Similar to other Goodwills in some respects, but a number of drawbacks too. The store is smaller…read morethan most, with more limited items. The non-clothes section is probably half as big and the men's clothing section is much smaller too. I also felt like the store was more picked over with not as many quality things, plus the prices seemed higher. I don't think I'd come back to this location.

As a longtime Woodstock resident, I've been going to this Goodwill for 15 years, and have always…read morereally appreciated having it in my neighborhood- I've always felt it was a cut above the other area Goodwill locations. The merchandise has always seemed to be good quality, it's always clean and well lit, the racks are rarely overstuffed, and an important aspect to me, it seemed like there were several long term employees, a sign of a good employer and a higher likelihood of very good customer service. Which has always been my experience, until today, when I had the most genuinely shocking experience. My partner and I stopped in today to kill a few minutes while we waited for our kids to get out of school, and so I could look for a few pieces for a crafting project I'm working on. I quickly found an item that seemed like it would work well for me, picked up a couple of other unneeded but fun items, and made our way to the register, just as I had many times over the years. As I reached the front counter, I was suddenly accosted by a female employee who I didn't recognize from prior visits. She informed me that she "knew that I had been trespassed" from this location. I was literally astonished, as I've never had even the smallest unpleasant exchange with staff here and would certainly remember if they had kicked me out! I assured the woman that there was a mistake, explaining how many times I frequent this location, often with my kids. She replied sarcastically "oh, I know". Still shocked by the accusation and even more so by the rude demeanor, I asked the woman what this could possibly be regarding- I would've been glad to show my ID and verify that neither she nor any other employee has ever "trespassed" me or my partner. She told me that she couldn't tell me that. Even stranger, she told me there was one employee there who, if she said that I had been trespassed, she would 100% take her word for it. This woman came over to where we were standing and "verified" that my partner and I were not allowed in the store. Having shopped this goodwill probably at least once a month for 15 years, I can tell you I have never seen this woman before in my life. They then made us leave the merchandise we planned to buy and leave the store. This experience was so surreal I don't even know what to think. Again, I've spent probably well over $1,000 in the years I've been going to this store. I've never even had a disagreement with an employer here. I understand that some businesses can attract shady characters, and I don't begrudge them keeping an eye out. But to respond to a longtime customer not only with the absolute certainty of a mistaken assumption but to do so with such utter lack of manners or professionalism is truly shocking to me. I would gladly have shown ID, politely found a way to show that this was seemingly a case of mistaken identity, but it was clear from the outset that these employees were not interested in a positive outcome. What disturbs me most greatly is that this was one of only a couple times my partner has joined me shopping at this store, and it's really difficult for me to not wonder if the treason these two white women suddenly singled us out (again, because I am in this store so often) is because my partner is a BIPOC. I truly hope that the reason I was, after 15 years, accused of a being a pretty crook banned from their neighborhood thrift store was simply coincidental to my partner's race. In any event, I still cannot believe or accept how rude, hurtful, and unprofessional these two employees behaved. Surely there must be some kind of policy of Goodwill of the greater Willamette to ensure that banned individuals are not mixed up with loyal, long term customers who are normally quite happy to spend their money supporting Goodwill and their mission, rather than leaving in tears of embarrassment and frustration. I really, really hope someone higher in the Goodwill organization will take the time to reach out and make this right. Until then I feel like my only recourse is to publicize this horrifying incident.

Better this time.. get in early definitely…read more The line is long early too Couple hours wait for sure

My partner and I popped into Village Merchants on a whim -- and honestly, it turned out to be a…read moregreat little adventure. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how much stuff there was to look at. It's a big, sprawling thrift/consignment shop full of clothes, home stuff, accessories, shoes, random knick-knacks -- all sort of jumbled together in a way that makes browsing feel like treasure-hunting. We found ourselves drifting between aisles, poking through racks and shelves, and laughing at the weird, random stuff -- exactly the kind of spontaneous outing you want when you're with a partner and feeling casual. One review on Yelp summed it up perfectly: "This place has so much cool stuff, I had to really stop myself from buying everything lol." That's exactly how it felt -- part treasure-hunt, part nostalgia-trip, part bargain-hunting spree. What I loved about Village Merchants: * Variety: Clothes, jewelry, home goods, even old/outdoor items -- you never know what you'll find. * Budget-friendly: There were a lot of items at reasonable prices (or even "steals"), which made it fun to browse without worrying about overspending. * Good for pairs: Because there's so much to see and hunt through, it's a fun, low-pressure activity to do together. No rush, no expectations -- just exploring and chatting. Downsides / what to know: * It's easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of stuff. Half the fun is digging; half the challenge is picking what you actually want. * Not everything is "dupe-worthy": some items are random, mismatched, or just "meh." You need patience to sift through. My Verdict: Village Merchants is a surprisingly fun little escape for a budget-conscious couple who doesn't need fancy restaurants or parties -- just something chill, slightly quirky, and with a chance you'll score something cool. I'd totally go back again.

Such a well organized and well priced spot. I almost hate to leave a good review because I wish I…read morecould keep it a secret. Getting into the parking lot can be tricky if you have to cross the oncoming traffic, but it's worth the wait!

I was pleasantly surprised by this thrift store!…read more They've got a small parking lot off of 82nd. Walking in, the first thing you notice is how clean it smells and looks. The aisles are wide and there's plenty of space between clothing racks. The racks are organized. Imagine that. They've got a huge assortment of clothing, especially kids clothing. They have a lot of home goods and decor, which is slightly less organized, and a small selection of larger furniture pieces. Staff were accessible. I'm not in this area often, but when I am I will certainly add this shop to my thrifting rotation.

11 years after the first review, here is the second…read more This ersatz thrift store has changed owners/operators fairly often. The current iteration (whose name I did not notice), has a separate room inside with arty, gothy, new items that have high prices for a thrift store. The sidewalk has racks, shelves, and bins of clothes, shoes, VHS tapes in the sun, furniture, and random items. The inside has decor, books, furnishings, games, etc. Sounds kind of normal, right? Wrong: No prices were marked on the thrift merchandise. I didn't see anything I wanted enough to start the haggle process. My recommendation to the operator is to price everything. Staplers, index cards, and masking tape are cheap. At the very least, post a sign with generic prices like jeans $5, shoes $7, tops $4, books $2, melted vhs tapes FREE.

I wanted to like it more. I love my neighborhood, but the one thing we are really missing within…read morewalking distance is a clothing shop. My friends would be surprised, but I buy as many of my clothes resale as I can. So when I saw Remedies, I made a mental not to check it out on a kid free day. Now, I was conflicted about the star rating. I like my resale, well curated. Thoughtfully selected, high quality pieces that I know will last even though I am their second (or third) owner. Remedies is not that. Most of the items are big box store or anchor store brands, i.e. Macy's, Walmart, JCPenney, Sears, etc. with some teen brands thrown in. Flipping through the jeans section the highest quality pair I found were from Banana Republic and there was only one pair of those. I know I am being highly critical, but that is because with resale you have to be. You have to know your brands and what they are worth, in order to not waste your money. I think this could be a cute and popular store with some editing. It looks more thrift store, than resale now. As if they aren't choosing pieces so much as taking donations. It look cluttered and unorganized as you walk in. So even arranging things by color as well as size would make it more appealing. I really wanted to be able to give them 3-stars because I love my neighbors, I love small businesses, I want them to succeed. But I also can't lie and say I will be back very often. I will check up occasionally and update.

TC Resale raises funds for men, women, and teens who need recovery services. They operate 350…read moreshelter beds in the PNW. They've got 8 locations total, in Oregon, Washington, and Montana. This one in Portland is not in a great neighborhood - just off 82nd. They do have a parking lot to pull into. Seems like the store's main thing is large furniture items - the whole front of the store is couches, hutches, dining tables, etc. They had small goods but nothing stood out and the shelves were disorganized. They have plenty of clothes too but I didn't spend any time browsing them. If you're donating, they will do a pickup or you can drop off.

Portland TC has rebranded themselves as SuperThrift!…read more I love this thrift store. They have a large, affordable furniture selection which is usually why I shop here but I have offhandedly made some good finds in the clothing section as well. The staff is always friendly and helpful. They've offered me great deals, easy delivery for a heavy AF dresser and held furniture pieces for me while I double-check measurements. Other reviews knocking the store for its location: If you're afraid to shop on 82nd, that's fine, odds are you can afford not to, so don't! Thrifting is a necessity for some people, not just a trendy thing to do. Roche Bobois has a brick-and-mortar shop downtown for the gentrifiers xoxoxo

I like pocking around vintage/antique stores, of which Red Fox offers a wide variety, but mostly…read moreclothing. And judging by the layout, it looks like individual folks rent spaces here and pay a percentage of sales to the house. The place is well organized and easy to browse. And although very little in this large selection did anything for me, to each their own. My choice was a small metal tchotchke under a glass counter, while may others were busy trying on various choices.

Suuuuper unfriendly vibes here. My only regret when visiting Portland was stopping by this store…read more I was actually excited before walking in. I adore vintage. And it seemed to be a pretty good sized store, looked good through the window, and had easy parking I'm not sure how many different staff members there are and if others any different. But there is a man working there that just seemed to immediately have the stink eye towards me and other customers, seemingly for just existing. And I'm an introvert, so I'm not the type of person that expects high maintenance, super smiley customer service - neutral is always totally fine. But this guy wasn't neutral at all. You can tell when someone looks down on you. Plus dude was curt, cranky and snapped at people. (And this wasn't a situation where I missed the start of an interaction and didn't have that context) Luckily he didn't say anything to me specifically, possibly because I initially had my fawn response of putting my head down and trying to make myself smaller as I browsed. But then he started barking at other people, including women. And his tone and snappiness was so repellant to hear that I left the store as fast as I could. It just completely ruined the shopping experience and made me feel very unsafe. I can't imagine how the other customers must have felt and I hope their day got better after that visit. Its possible it could be a different experience when other people are on shift but I'd be very hesitant to try it again, unfortunately. And judging by past reviews I'm seeing, this isn't an isolated "just a bad day" kind of incident. I do not understand how yelling and judgy looks are ever necessary or acceptable, whether it comes from customers, employees, or employers. Why not choose kindness and gentleness?

The guys here are super chill and the shop dog definitely runs the show. Prices are ridiculously…read moregood with quality to match, this is a great spot to round out your new season wardrobe. The dog has top tier music taste, so no weird shopping mall vibes either. Stop by, just do it. This is a Sam Approved location.

An absolute GEM of a store and I wish I would've found this place sooner. Upon walking in, I could…read morealready tell that there were so many different styles to choose from which I really appreciated. If you're lucky, Rachel can help you out. Rachel's super attentive and friendly and checking out with her was my cherry on top because I really wanted to buy half the store if I could! Couldn't recommend this place enough and will absolutely be popping in here more!

Very expensive but entertaining to visit. They have an ENDLESS amount of vintage jewelry and very…read morespecific niche sections within this store, but there is just so so so much stuff in here that it's hard to sift through, I always leave empty handed. There are two parts to this store, they're across the street from each other.

I have been to this thrift store at least 10 times over the last few years. I always find at least…read moreone thing from either the clothing/shoe area or the household area. They are divided into 2 separate buildings. They have great prices to begin with and then they have colored tags that are an additional mark down. I greatly prefer shopping here where I know my money goes to a good cause instead of going to a for profit thrift store. Bonus,all the employees are super nice.

Authentic thrift store, meaning wide range of stuff of all ages. Good biz doing good for the…read morecommunity.

Super low prices. Awesome friendly employees. Always looking to make a deal. Super awesome…read morecommunity store!

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