So I loved it, but I hated it. The customers and staff were rude. People will not move out of your way and will expect you to just stand behind them and wait. The store itself was huge and had an enormous amount of inventory. It is not organized by size, but however, it does seem to be organized by color and by category. The prices are standard for like whether it is. A shirt or a sweater or pants. However , the cashier really decides what the pricing is. For example, I bought a sweater bodysuit that was supposed 50% off because for the month of July sweaters are 50% off, but the cashier said it wasn't a sweater so it doesn't apply. I purchased pants that I thought it was supposed to be 499 but she said no 649. They also don't participate in rewards so you don't give your phone number like other Goodwill's do. However, the good thing is they are definitely higher brand items here compared to other locations. It's weird though because you could find an H&M short sleeve shirt and it's 499 but then you can find a Ralph Lauren short sleeve search and it's 499. The color of the week is 50% off so you can find something with those colors. That's a great deal. You can definitely find great stuff, but you have to spend a significant amount of time looking. read more

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I have a love/hate with this location. It's huge and you can usually find great stuff. I think the staff here are great. A few months ago I would have said 5 stars but I've noticed in the last few months there are always several aggressive and shameless resellers that quickly flip through the new racks while the workers have walked away to put out stuff. I used to see it only occasionally but now it's literally every time, the same people, stripping anything good before it hits the floor. It's so annoying and completely ruins the experience for those of us who follow the rules (there are signs saying no shopping the racks and they used to have a lady that would yell at you for doing so - bring her back!!) They need to increase signage and have one person watching the racks in a central location -- and ban resellers that constantly break the rules. read more

T-shirts...bought on the men's side. It's a crap shoot between being charged $4.99 vs. the signage that indicates $1.99. Who's making these price decisions? $1.99 worth it, $4.99 not so much. read more

Their parking lot that had been in construction for a year is finally open! On top of that, they also have street parking available. I've bought some nice dress shirts here that were good brands such as Express or J. Crew. Their men's section is bigger than most Goodwill stores. Of note, this Goodwill is open on Sundays while most Goodwills aren't. They have a colored tag that changes every Friday that gets a 50% discount if your item has the same colored tag. Overall, the clothes here are a good value for the price you're paying with most items being less than $10, sometimes $5. Unlike other reviews, I've personally never had any problems with the staff. read more

Amazing, tons of racks to choose from, a lot of furniture too. Got 14 pieces with my family for 40$. read more

The Goodwill Store - Also found a pink flask for a dollar - Thrift Stores Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

good selection, little far out but was able to find cookware for my new apartment and some paintings i liked.

From 2021: I was in yesterday and staff were extremely rude to me. I was followed around the store, yelled at for things I didn't even do (they accused me of putting clothes back in the wrong spot), and staff stood way too close to me and just stared at me. I was very uncomfortable and upset by my experience. One store employee was particularly rude to me and I felt like she was just trying to antagonize me and start a fight. She had an aggressive tone and clearly sighed at me like I was exasperating her by my presence at the store. I'm very disappointed by the staff and lack of customer service at this location. Staff definitely need additional training on how to engage with customers. Update - I went back again in February 2023 and had a similar experience. There is one particular employee who has a chip on her shoulder. She is blatantly rude to customers and accused me of moving clothing too quickly and putting clothing on a couch (something I didn't do). This location needs some serious work. read more

Well the heads of Good Will should have a shake up in staff. First of all the trucks are never on time to any of the stores. Staff never knows when trucks are coming. Very sad! 2 do you people even look at he you price items? When TJMaxx prices an item and you price it above that price! What a joke! Shelves are empty! Broken items are not removed from shelves. I hear your stores are not making their quota for the month, why would they! No product, high prices, broken products! Some stores have 1 cashier , some cashiers you have to track down! Why should people go to a disorganized store! Why is there only 1 area with the Bins? These are questions bling time shoppers want answers. read more

This store use to a fun place to find a deal a low prices on other peoples stuff. I felt rip of and over charge on broke used stuff!! And I felt eyes on me more so than normal. Not to mention the door security!! Not ever going there again !! Savers is better Deal. read more

The Goodwill Store - Thrift Stores Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

I brought an entire suv full of things from my child's apartment. The drop off trailer was neat, organized and spotless. The man working there was fantastic. read more

HUGE. As I can tell, it's the area headquarters for the GW Boutique (as my co-worker calls it). Everything is pretty well-organized except, oddly enough, the "boutique" area. This area has cases for jewelry as well as a potpourri of items behind the counter. The method for determining which is valuable enough to go there and what gets put out on the floor often escapes me. I think it's the taste of the staff that decide. Great place for books and housewares. The clothing section is huge, and I'm usually too lazy to dig. But you HAVE to find something in a place this big. If you are adventuresome, there is an outlet (as if GW couldn't get any cheaper) open weekdays from 9 to 3. It's a separate entrance, and there are bins overflowing with clothing, shoes, and miscellany. Bring gloves or tongs if you're a germaphobe, and dig in. Prices are the cheapest around, but you have to work for it. And if someone is digging in a bin, be sure not to encroach on their territory until they are done. read more

This was a great place! I got home with a belt ($4,99) almost new condition shirt of a random brand that was so nice ($3,99) and also a VANS t-shirt ($3) that also was in a new condition. Super prices!! But, I went here becuase of earlier reviews from this place saying it was a "outlet" for the Goodwill store chain. I think it might have been, i dont know, but the cool thing that you could dig in big bins werent really there. Or atleast i couldnt find it haha! So thats sad, but the store as a regular Goodwill store was super! :D Recommend you going! And they had a lot of bikes!! Cheap ofcourse, priced from $30-60!! read more

The Goodwill Store - The shirt for under 5 bucks and the VANS t-shirt was 3 dollars! - Thrift Stores Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

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Accidentally clicked on "no" when asked if I'd recommend this store. Can't take it back. I would recommend! Yes, hit or miss but it all depends on what you're looking for. The outlet section is quite an experience.. can be fun. read more

First, everyone that works here is super nice - I've been coming to this store for YEARS and all of them are like a family-they are so nice to me always. I used to come in ALOT and buy ALOT! However...the past 1-2 years EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED. They used to have amazing finds! Now & then I'd find a cashmere scarf or even 2, designer clothes and they even had an area they called, "the boutique" with some higher end items. I seriously looked forward to going there at least once a week! I'd always leave with something/anything! For the past year, I've literally been horrified at the selection. There is not one thing I would consider buying the past ten trips there. The clothing is TOTALLY different than it used to be? It's just terrible style and quality, they've even taken away the boutique, the big wall of bags & purses and it's trashy and sparse. I feel terrible saying that but the staff here must realize this too? .I wanted to give the store one star but the only reason I didn't is because of the great staff and managers. They really are helpful, although I don't know their names or know them personally, they're deserve a better store!!! Where did all the great stuff go??? I find it odd that all of a sudden there is nothing worth buying-nothing!!! I used to spend a couple hours there each week and buy a ton of stiff - I'm bummed out-I have to find somewhere else to go! I'd leave there and leave 2-3 huge bags. Do you send better items to another store? If yes, please let me know! I find it hard to believe there is NOTHING to look at but dirty bad clothing all of a sudden.- let me in on the secret! Where do you send it because these things do t just all of sudden stop showing up there any longer? It's killing me to do this because I was so hooked on this Goodwill-but as of late, there is absolutely no reason for myself and my friend to ever go here again. It's the end of an era! read more

Very disappointed. Was shopping and buying things off the rack. The items that had prices on it were items that were marked down for that specific price which I understood. But then when the cashier had seen that I had items that were name brands that weren't marked, she changed them to the price she believed they should have been when they were with the other items on the rack that were priced on sale. Then items that can only fit children, I was told it wasn't for children and they tried charging me more for them which I left them. Had I been able to pay attention to when each item was being marked I would've left more behind but there was a line and the store was closing: very disappointing experience to the point I have no desire to return back. It should be a place where people can shop and not feel like their items are being marked more than what it showed on the signs. read more

Well-stocked with clothing, set aside a good amount of patience and time to sort through the racks. Friendly, hardworking staff. Limited parking due to construction in the area. read more

A little heavy on the clothing for my taste, as I do not go to these stores for the clothing but instead for the electronics and other goodies. The store is quite large, there are a lot of clothes to choose from, there are also a nice selection of 'assorted' stuff, some electronics, some knickknacks, etc. In other words, the sort of stuff I go here for. The prices tend to be a little on the high side for some things. read more

The Goodwill Store - Thrift Stores Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

I agree with other reviewers. The staff here are extremely rude! They definitely need more training.

This store has an amazing selection of merchandise, the most impressive that I've ever seen: brands like Theory, Anthropologie, Calvin Klein, Piazza Sempione, etc. Prices are cheap. I got a Theory suit for $7. That being said, there are a few weaknesses. I realize it's a thrift store but it's still a store. You need a bare bones level customer service attitude. I am fine with them ignoring me but if you ask about anything they seem annoyed. I work in retail so I get it but still. You should at least pretend that you give a ~ about the customers. Fake a smile or something. Most important: DO NOT USE A CREDIT CARD at this store. Their system has this weird problem where the card doesn't go through. BUT the money is still taken out of your account. Then they say the payment didn't go through and ask you to pay again. So you pay twice (or at least the card is authorized for twice the amount. Yesterday I paid with my debit card but still owed $10. I started to pay the $10 with my credit card but before I could finish doing this the cashier cancelled the sale and told me to pay the whole thing again. I couldn't pay again because the first sale maxed out my card. I told her I had already paid, I had signed for the payment, I even showed her my bank balance. I said that I would pay the $10 balance but not the rest. I had already paid $75!! (Yes, you read that right. $75. Nothing in Boston is cheap). She refused. Then she wouldn't even let me take home the stuff I paid $75 for! I was getting very upset which just seemed to annoy her more. She just gave me this attitude. "Too bad, we're closing. Come back tomorrow." She said she would hold my stuff till tomorrow but I told her to just cancel the sale. I'm not sure that she even did void the transaction. The payment is still pending and now the account is overdrawn. This happens almost every time I use a debit card at the Goodwill Store in Roxbury. It happens so often that I started wondering if they are running some kind of scam over there. But I think they just have a really bad POS system. TL; dr: Good stuff, less than friendly staff, don't use a debit card. Bring cash. read more

Severely understaffed at checkout. Every time I am there it is a 20 minute wait. In addition, if you want to return something you have to wait for a manager to ring up your order. This adds more time. Since there are only 2 fitting rooms, its more convenient to try things at home. One can also look them over there in better light than the store provides. So, a return policy is a necessary part of this store's way of doing business. Why make it more difficult than it needs to be? read more

American Eagle Outfitters Denim Jacket $4.49 + Mirror Make-up Tray $2.99 + Black Denim Vest with Horses $2.49 + Long Gold Chain Pendant Necklace $.75 _____________________________________ $10.72 for awesome treasures = Happy Morgan I finally made it out to this Goodwill and it was WELL worth the trip. This place is MASSIVE and actually has lots of very cool clothing. Dig deep and you will find labels like Banana Republic, Gap, American Eagle, Ralph Lauren, Forever 21 and more! They have huge amount of things you would not even expect! Looking for overalls? They had over 30 pairs in womens alone! Their blouse/shirt selection is almost daunting and takes up most of the middle of the huge store but luckily it is nicely organized by color. Don't forget to check the home section in the back they have some great albums, dish ware, books and a pretty large selection of frames and mirrors. It loses one star for the rather large woman with a stain on her shirt (visualize an adult female version of Cartman from South Park) yelling " Come get the baby, her dippers full!" at her daughter just before spouting "No, your WAAAY fat to fit into that top!" It was an adventure and I will be back! read more

I live in NYC, which means I'm severely thrift-deprived. Let's face it, thrift stores in big cities tend to suck compared to their suburban counterparts, but the Roxbury Goodwill kicks even cornfield-town thrift stores' asses. My best friend lives in Arlington, so whenever I come up to visit, I set aside a day to go here, and I am NEVER disappointed. Today, between the outlet and the actual retail store, I got the following: 1 pair Rocket Dog shoes 1 Anthropologie jacket 1 cute jacket of unknown origin 1 Ann Taylor cardigan 1 Ann Taylor ruffle tank 2 Old Navy long-sleeved T-shirts 1 Saks Fifth Ave shirt for friend 1 cute sheer skull-print top for another friend 1 Free People hoodie 1 Kimchi Blue top 1 cute cotton dress of unknown origin 1 H&M dress 1 pair black leggings (new with tags) 1 Le Sportsac bag 1 winter scarf ...and I spent FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS, people. I'm not kidding; I got a ridiculous pile of name-brand clothes and accessories for less than sixty bucks. Some of it came from the outlet, which is around the corner from the retail store, and which is absolutely worth it if you're willing to dive in and dig. I've done a lot of thrifting in a lot of cities for a lot of years, and this is without question the best Goodwill I've ever seen. read more

Who knew that there was such a thing as a goodwill OUTLET store. And I do not mean that these are the leftovers that did not sell in the regular store. This location is the headquarters for the Boston area, so not only do they have the largest goodwill retail store, but also an OUTLET store in the same building but is kind of hidden with a different entrance around the corner. When I say "outlet," I do not mean that it is the leftovers that did not sell in the store. They just receive such a large amount of donations they just throw things into bins, literally piles of clothes you have to DIG through. The retail store is huge, well organized in everyway down to color, making it easy if you are looking for a general style or color. Usually I am not, but I tend to have a specific palette of color shades I like. This location literally has a great selection, whether you are looking for women's, men's, children's, etc. If you are not looking for anything in particular other then really cheap spur of the moment finds, and you have no problem of crowds, pushing, and sometimes very verbally rude people. Then the outlet is definitely where you need to look, or dig, I should say. Despite the fact that it is always semi-crowded, hectic, and stressful at times, the prices are set in general categories and are so cheap that it is worth it, as long as you have the time and patience. I have found numerous great items here, but my best including; a J crew peacoat, Coach sneakers, 2 pairs of Converse shoes in pretty good condition, especially for $3 each and looked close to brand new after I washed them, sorrel winter boots, and some JCrew, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Victoria's Secret, and Ralph Lauren sweaters and blouses. I will only buy sweaters and shirts here that are of a brand name, size, and cut that I know will fit me because you cannot try anything on and its final sale. Some shoes are held together with a rubberband, while a lot are separated but you can find in the same general vicinity, if you are lucky. Basically on any given day you have the chance of finding anything that you would in any store, (not furniture) and for dirt cheap. If you have never been to the outlet and are planning to go, here are my suggestions: 1. Bring hand sanitizer 2. The earlier you go, the better 3. Get a cart when you go in 4. Go with a friend, for two reasons. Obviously two sets of eyes and arms rummaging through everything will give you better odds of finding those great items. But also because people will literally take items out of your cart if you aren't looking. 5. When they close, they are closed. I have seen them literally stop people and make them put everything down and leave because they did not get in line when the closing announcement was made. 6. Do not have any physically strenuous activity planned for after, because my back and arms always hurt. read more

So this location is a little outtatheway - right smack in the heart of Roxbury. Thankfully, Goodwill's are all about adventure. I take the 42 bus from Forest Hills station to Dudley, get off and walk for 5 minutes, and here I am, at the mecca for cheap goods. This place is huge with the clothes in the front and the housewares/suitcases/workout equipment/lamps in the back. I like giving myself a challenge to fulfill when I trek all this way. Because so often Goodwill can give you nothing to work with, I force myself to resist, and to put together 1 whole outfit in the course of my shopping time. Of course I've hardly succeeded - but the things you come up with are fun and inspired. Bring a friend and a camera! I've gotten some great shoes here - yes, shoes - two pairs of killer ankle boots, suede and leather, dead ringers for Marc Jacobs and a frisky pair of red strappy slingbacks. Their housewares section is the bomb. I got a vintage mustard yellow & striped Thermos for 99 cents; some vases and bowls for plants and such; cute metallic mugs with hearts and dogs on them? Sold! This place has 12091291 pairs of jeans and just as many blazers. Once I found 3 Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dresses marked 4.99 apiece. Sadly, they didn't fit my enormous busom. I don't know where all the richies and South End mamas dump their old apparel but you can certainly find some goods in here. Their record selection is awesome. While I'm rummaging I find myself asking "Who would dump these Men At Work records?" And Foreigner!? Get to Goodwill cuz it's URGENT. I WANNA KNOW WHAT LOVE IS. HOT BLOODED. read more

[UPDATED EDIT: What the hey, yo. I have two reviews. One for the actual store and one for the outlet behind back. Yelp consolidated, but there are TWO different stores in ONE location. The Outlet is open in the middle of the day (short hours) on weekdays. See my previous review to get the full gist of that store.] When going to most thrift stores, you have to hunker down and plow through as much crap as you can handle until you hopefully find one or two items that you might be interested in. You hem and haw until you decide you need that item (or not). It might be a GAP cami off the dollar rack that you wear under all your other stuff. Whatever--- it saves you money. This Goodwill is a game changer. Overwhelming. This place could be quadruple the size of other thrift stores- the In-N-Out 4x4 of thrift stores in the city. If you go online and do a search on how best to tackle thrifting, people suggest that you go in without a list to keep your mind and options open. Not true here. After snapping out of my first impression awe, my goal was "pink sweater." You should have a similarly narrowed down goal or you will wither from mental exhaustion. Seriously, I found more than a dozen pinkish sweaters that passed the first stage. I was able to try them all on (oooo... they have fitting rooms), and I bought three that I absolutely love. One was red, one was magenta, and one was navy blue, but that's besides the point. A goal's purpose is just to anchor you while you wade, high on glorious stuff. Shirts (including sweaters) were $4.99. After three hours, I didn't get through all the the shirts but had all that I wanted already, so I don't know the prices for anything else. They do up the prices for "premiere" items and tag them when some employee or volunteer deems it worthy of tagging. One of my sweaters was marked $7.99, but my sweaters were all of equal awesomeness, so I don't know what the rational is. Ann Taylor stuff was marked up. So were several yucky acrylic sweaters. Ambiance: What? Really? There are lights. And it's square footage to crap ratio is optimal. Eclectic mix of bargain hunters out of need and as a hobby. No one seemed like he or she was on drugs. Pretty swank for Goodwill. Go here for your crap. You will find something you will need/like/love. read more

Thrifty fashionistas of Boston, this is where you want to be. I know it's a hike if you're without vehicle but it's definitely worth the trip at least every 3 months or so. I can't count the many items I scored here, while living in Boston: Prada pumps, several pairs of Ferragamos, most recently a Helmut Lang top, Dior maxi skirt, American Apparel galore, and the list continues. If you thrift, and I mean thrift not stand around in the aisles talking to your girlfriends about how you can't believe you're at Goodwill, then this place is for you. You can also get the student discount here, in September, with your student ID - I believe 25% off? If you don't like shopping alongside pushy, sometimes unfriendly Roxburians, then you might feel a little annoyed. However, I thought a woman was up in my business one time and then she told me that I looked cute so there ya go. The shoe section is definitely where the claws come out though, and equally the most frustrating section of the store because sometimes beautiful shoes are missing their mate. I found Manolo Blahniks and perfect Ferragamo sandals that were both missing a mate and a girl working there told me sometimes that happens when things get sorted in the warehouse :( None-the-less! Forget the Harrison Ave. Goodwill's flaws and cherish the gems waiting to be found in this massive place. You will thank me, and never want to go to any other Goodwill in Boston again (except maybe the Davis Sq. one once in awhile..). read more

Yes, I need to sanitize my hands afterwards and immediately get my things dry cleaned and/or washed, but I've found some serious treasures here. Case in point: $595 Akris Punto black pencil skirt -- WITH TAGS -- for $5.99. That is 99% off aka WHAT AN AWESOME DEAL. That's just one of many super finds I've gotten here (e.g., BCBG MaxAzria shirt, Marc Jacob silk top, Emporio Armani linen pants, Isaac Mizrahi skirt, etc.) and why I keep coming back whenever I'm in the thrifting mood. Yes, you'll have to sift through racks, but when you find something that looks good to you, just grab it and then take inventory at the end. Sometimes you'll realize that that old couture shirt is better suited for the hanger and not your closet, but sometimes you'll find that you've been holding onto a gem. And then you get to take that piece of couture home with you -- for the price of a burrito! Score. And sometimes you'll have even more luck because they have "color days" when a certain color is 50% off. I scored a cute gingham shirt for $2.50 the other day because it was a yellow tag. Pretty sweet. You can't find those kinds of deals anywhere! I also love that proceeds from Goodwill go to training services and career services for the local community. I get great deals AND help out. :-) read more

This is a great goodwill. It's very organized, and I got lots of great home goods stuff for reasonable prices. Compared to the outlet next door, the prices are higher of course, but this store is easy to shop in and lots of great stuff to be found. There were tables, couches, chairs, and shelves all for great prices. The cashiers and staff were very friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back! read more

The Goodwill Store - Rug $14.99 Large Print $6.99 everything else $2 or less - Thrift Stores Near Me - Roxbury, Massachusetts

While living in Boston as a student and a teacher thereafter, I frequented this Goodwill at least twice a month. Almost my entire wardrobe is from here, including work clothes, jeans, date outfits, and shoes. This Goodwill is pretty well-organized, and the store itself is enormous. My trips yielded covetable items from brands such as JCrew, Banana Republic, Marc Jacobs, Anthropologie, Free People, American Apparel, and Burberry. It's safe to surmise that Bostonians are very trendy, and since there is a such a high turnaround of (wealthy albeit wasteful) students here, this store is a powerhouse of really awesome labels, like-new items, and style. The prices are so cheap, too! In the winter, the sweater selections are amazing! Other than clothes, I've found a vintage, velvet jewelry box that looks like a pirate's booty chest and a fabulous oil painting of a scene from old-school Alice in Wonderland. I love, Love, LOVE this Goodwill with all my heart! read more

OH. MY. FREAKING. GOD. This Goodwill is amazing. First of all, it is huuuuuuuuge. If you're a woman, you can easily spend 3-4 hours browsing through all the stuff they have (as I have done!). Therefore, you almost definitely find what you need, even if you're a small girl like me and usually have trouble finding XS stuff in thrift shops. Unlike a lot of other thrift shops, this one isn't all stuff from H&M and Forever 21 (although you will find those here). I came here originally to try to find some cheap business casual clothes for work, and left with a pair of $9.99 Stuart Weitzmans, some $4.99 dress shirts from Banana Republic and equally priced Brooks Brothers sweaters. It's so good that I keep coming back, only to be surprised every time by the quality of the goods. I even picked up Season 2 of How I Met Your Mother for $2.99. The only disclaimer I have is that waiting for the fitting rooms WILL be a pain. I usually wearing tight-fitting clothes in case I need to just throw things on for size. read more

I went here twice last week in search of a way to get out of the whole dressing up for a lame Halloween party thing cheap. Being the wimpy recent suburban transplant that I am, I enlisted my friend as a chaperon. On my brave return journey alone the next day, I purchased 5 items including a practically perfect carpet bag for my makeshift Mary Poppins costume and outfitted both myself and my chimney sweep boyfriend all for about $20. I did my share of Salvation Army shopping in high school, but never have I seen such a giant selection, nor so well-organized a thrift store. Everything's color-coded and departmentalized. And, although none of my thrift shopping to this point has occurred beyond the south shore - I was impressed that the selection didn't seem at all picked over even though it was just days before Halloween. Being on a costume mission, I didn't look too far beyond clothing, however, the housewares and books sections at the back of the store were huge and I saw everything from computer monitors and stereos to dish sets. Yeah, there's kind of a smell when you walk in and the clothes share that stench, but once you've been inside longer than 2 minutes you get used to it, and after washing the stuff once, the smell was gone. The crowd of customers is A LOT different from the teenagers in search of cool t-shirts I shopped with on the Cape last Halloween, but it's nice to know that there's a place where people who really need it can pick up a decent quality suit or some luggage for a low price. I'm definitely going back for a non-holiday trip - to search for hidden gems and to donate my stuff to a good cause. read more

I've only been here once but it's one of the better thrift stores in the Boston area. First of all, it's massive and they have all of the "departments" pretty well stocked. There's plenty of room to browse. I didn't have a lot of time during my visit but I did see a nice vintage Filene's jacket in the racks so there are probably some gems hiding if you search long and hard enough. It reminds me a lot of a Savers. It's not very T accessible but there's a huge parking lot out front. Edit - 10/24/07 - Ok, I came here last night on a Halloween quest after not being here for a while and they have the most clothes I've seen at a thrift store in a long ass time. It's also as organized as you could imagine a thrift store to be. I didn't have a lot of time so I didn't get to leisurely browse but I'll be back. read more

I should have brought my scrum cap from my rugby days, because the people looking for deals will push you aside quick while searching through the mystery bins of clothing. No yellow cards here, so step aside. The clothing seemed to mostly women's and kid's stuff, which didn't help me much. Other people's carts were full of stuff, but all I found on my first trip into the fray was a green canvas and brown leather duffel for $2.19. But as it turns out this is no ordinary duffel bag. There were tags on the outside of the bag. But when I was cleaning it I found a small tag that said Gokeys St. Paul. After a quick google search it turns out the Gokeys was upscale handmade luggage company that was bought out by Orvis in the 90's. Which makes them very hard to find and coveted people who loved the original brand. Not bad for $2.19 and also a pretty cool story, I love when things have a good story. read more

Goodwill: It's not just for costume parties. I always find at least six records I buy when I am here. Do I need a Rodney Dangerfield comedy album? Not really, but it's gonna look amazing on the wall of records. And really, am I going to listen to all those Neil Diamond albums? Maybe not, but they sure brighten my day. We went here today on the way to Target, and we got some good records and an unopened lego set for way cheap. They also can have some good clothes if you feel like rummaging....I never do, but you can find some good stuff once in a while. read more

Dana B brought me here for my last thrifting in Boston. sob. it is a HUGE warehouse filled majoritively with clothing and i was almost immediately stunned into a clothing coma. the jean section...i could have spent hours and hours there, literally because nothing is organized by color or size and there was just a sea of racks heavy with denim. i couldn't even begin to contemplate that zone so i started down the color coded tops racks. success! i came away with a corderouy blazer that was cute and girly, a v-neck layering sweater and even a skirt...all for a whopping $8.74. because this location is so large, be patient and prepare to spend some quality time looking for just the right item, but you will find something you really want (be it plates, a tv, records or clothes). the only thing holding me back from a 5 star rating is the checkout counter...only 2 people were manning registers and a group of 4 women had clustered 4 carts full of who-knows-what at one and took their sweet time examining each item before checking to see how much it cost and THEN deciding if they wanted it. ugh. read more

Yes...I admit it...I am a thrift store whore, but better that than a brand name whore. At least I still have some money in my pocket and I can eat a decent meal. But anyhow...I went to the Goodwill a couple of weeks back and it was pretty decent. I didnt end up buying any clothes, but did buy a book, two necklaces for $1, a new never used Hello Kitty crayon set, and a decorative dish originally from Urban Outfitters for $2.99. So you see...I was actually a happy camper that day. The funny thing is this...they do not have a bathroom, you have to walk to the building next door and use the bathroom there. It is a huge place and you can get lost in there. Plan to spend a few hours just milling around. read more

This place is, in two words, thrift heaven. If you're willing to put the time and energy into digging (and I mean DIGGING!), then it is amazing. However, if you're just a casual thrifter who likes to easily comb the racks, then this place isn't for you. You can make some amazing scores, as others have mentioned, but it takes a lot of work to dig through all the bins. If you go, set aside at least 2 hours, wear clothes you don't care if they get dirty and be ready to get a little overheated when digging. read more

Solid Boston thrift store. Most places in this city are either 1. too expensive and hipster, or 2. absolutely disgusting. This place fills the really nice middle ground. You get the thrill of the chase without the sense of disgust picking through gross things. Most things are pretty cheap, it's sorted by color, and there are some really nice pieces here. It doesn't have the common thrift store problem of no smaller sizes; there was plenty in my size for me to pick through. Shoe section leaves something to be desired, but all in all, this is one of the only places like this I've seen in Boston, so I'm enthusiastic. I'll definitely be back. Oh, and did I mention they have dressing rooms?! read more

I came to this place for a Halloween costume and ended up getting two. One was an awesome handmade sturdy piece of amazing, the other was a generic medieval lady's dress with what was, I hope, a big brown coffee stain on the front. I thought I'd have the time to wash it, see if it comes out, and if not, return it. I just didn't have the time, and was able to return it within the 2 week period. They don't give you your money back, but they do allow you to have store credit. Unfortunately, it expires at the end of the year., so I have a month and a half to go and get something new for the grand total of $12.99. Though here, that'll net you a lot. I found some amazing clothes, and I found utter trash. I found a custom made princess gown that I sadly, couldn't fit into. The neighborhood is extremely shifty. Walking there, I was sure that some sort of incident reported in two inches of space in the Boston Metro would happen. I had a woman size me up, before softly asking me for change, and then turning back to her conversation in harsh brickabrack language, and encountered another two women who were apparently ready to have a street brawl. It looks that casually looking through the place, you'll find some nice stuff, but be careful getting there. read more

Kind of hit or miss, but I have been going there since the 80s, when I found a pair of chanel shoes for a few dollars, so I'm kind of hooked. I usually find something great. Over the years, best finds have been: a beautiful, sturdy turquoise blue vintage room fan that works great; 2 slightly damaged new urban outfitters funky lawn chairs (totally fixable, marked from $50 each to $10 each); a ladies 2-pc dress, circa 1895-perfect condition; beautiful hand-knit wool granny sweaters, various great vintage wool blankets... and they have a good selection of books and basic clothing. Definitely worth checking out every once in a while. read more