Wow what a cool place. Wasn't expecting this at all. I got a few PS3 games like Arkham Origins and Battlefield and COD Ghosts. Basically to play through the campaigns I missed and get trophies. They have tons of cool retro item and games, consoles and more. Prices are great. It's all well stocked and laid out. They have movies and other stuff as well like cables, etc. All you need for retro gaming. It's like an old video game store of the old days. Service is good. Very impressed. read more

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The Grid: Powered by Goodwill is a discount electronic store sponsored by Goodwill which offers monitors, keyboards, gaming systems, gaming, accessories, games for for your system and any other accessories that may be needed for your electronics or computer needs at a discounted price. Surprisingly the Grid seemed like a step up from what you expect in your average Goodwill stores; everything was neatly packaged, and or displayed in a very aesthetically pleasing manner, which made it easy to find whatever it is you are looking for. So, if you're in the market for a monitor, a cord, controller or anything you need for electronic, you may be surprised at the prices. read more

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I contacted the email that Meredith R sent me. I appreciated Meredith reaching out to resolve this issue. She put me in touch with the EBay store owner and that personally eventually got back to me a few days later and refunded my purchase. I am updating my review to reflect this. read more

They have a good variety of electronics that are very decently priced. They have cellphones, gaming systems, accessories for the systems, t-shirts, etc... If it is an electronic you are looking for this is an excellent place to go! read more

Not as much to pick from as I thought it would be since it's University city. The location near Walmart is better. I did find a cute gym top by Fabletics. That brand seems to be a winner and common at GW. Friendly staff member was conversational. Everything is well organized BY COLOR and store feels clean. Helps them straighten up faster than by size. Prices on furniture is great if their not damaged. read more

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Went in to find a desktop today and was very disappointed. 6 months ago you could easily find a refurnished Dell (i5, 16gb of ram, 500 mb HD) for $99. Today was a huge disappointment. They stop upgrading their desktops and there was nothing for old i3 Dell's with only 8gb of ram and to add insult to injury it was price $50 dollars higher at $149.00. Super disappointed. I walked out and brought a unit off of Ebay for $99 with free shipping with all the specs I wanted. read more

My trip to the Grid was an absolute disappointment. Like others have mentioned everything is overpriced. Many things are WAY overpriced. I walked around the store to look at everything just to get a good laugh at the prices. Needless to say I left the store empty-handed. There goes 10 minutes of my life wasted that I'll never get back :-) read more

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It's a little out of the way but what a cool store. Donations - How many times have I tried to take a fully working computer to a reseller or recycling only to be told "No, we don't accept Macs" or other objections. They take everything here. Love it! Friendly staff took the time to help us understand the process, what they take and don't take. Had fun looking around to see what they had for sale. read more

Super disappointed with my return to the Grid this year. The shop is still nice and clean and all that good stuff... You'd never know it was Goodwill honestly. However the prices ares still to high for a "thrift store". This trip the video game selection was lacking and much smaller than last year, however it did seem that they had more consoles than my previous visit in 2017. The one thing I wanted to point out that really shocked me was their Raspberry Pi and accessories display that was created since my last visit. The prices are outrageous and about $10 over what Raspberry Pi's are sold at. For instance a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, the current high end of the line sells everywhere for $35 brand new. That includes raspberrypi.org, and other retailers. The Grid wants $44.99. Power adapters that sell for $5 normally are selling for $10, and so on. Just outrageous and frankly predatory. Pretty much done with The Grid. There are definitely better places to pick up retro games and such in and around Charlotte. read more

I have visited the Grid a few times looking for odds and ends. The staff at this location is always friendly and helpful. The prices overall are pretty fair, and the store is well organized. It's certainly worth a stop if you're in the area or looking for a electronics or accessories. read more

Super clean and organized! I hadn't been up this way in a while and I certainly did not know this existed until this past weekend when I explored a bit. Definitely a great place to go if you are looking for computer parts or a bit of nostalgia for some old gaming systems. They had two people on staff for a Saturday so the store go pretty busy while I was perusing. The staff seemed to do their best to address everyone's questions. You can definitely find some deals, but I think the best part is probably doing your own research about tech instead of trying to rely heavily on the staff's help... and ESPECIALLY since their inventory is based on donations, so I would definitely not expect the staff to be an expert on every brand and item that lands on the shelves here. The store is organized really well and kept clean. All the items are grouped into sections, but you may have to do a little browsing to find any specific titles of games. Since I wasn't really in the market, it was just a nice day of window shopping for me. Glad to know a store like this exists in Charlotte. read more

DO NOT SHOP HERE. The entire store in completely overpriced. Comparing their prices to the same items on eBay I discovered that all the items were more expensive and some of them were even priced at double what the same items in the same condition were going for on eBay. And on top of that, they have a no return policy. Meaning you can only get store credit if you need to return an item that is damaged or doesn't work properly when you get it home. Considering that all of the items in the store are donations it makes me even more angry that they are trying to jack up the prices. It is a scam, stay far away from this store. read more

Seriously? Where do you get off selling DONATED games at eBay prices? For example : Mega Man 6 for $99.99. Silent Hill 4 (XBOX) for $49.99. If the Grid were a non-profit business I could understand, but the fact that Goodwill is NOT a non-profit company that is horsesh*t. I'd rather take my chances with eBay, Amazon, etc than give these greedy jerks my hard earned money. read more

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A neat little store right down the road I never knew was there. I've driven past The Grid who knows how many times but only made my way inside last week. This is a wonderful little shop filled to the brim with used electronics. Older video games and consoles from NES and the original Playstation to the 3DS and Xbox 360. There are several refurbished PC's, laptops and monitors as well. The prices are fair too, much better than what you'll find at a chain game shop or electronics store. Give them a visit, you never know what goodies you might find. read more

The prices here reflect Ebay pricing and higher. Way too high when they advertise "Powered by Goodwill at Goodwill prices." I should be able to walk in with $100 and leave with a duffle bag full of stuff not 2 video games. Shady read more

I purchased a refurbished computer from " The Grid" a month and a half ago. I didn't think it was a bad idea because I've purchased ALL of my home computers, refurbished ,and no problems, lasted for years. So now I know, if a company offers you only a 30 day warranty on something as important as a computer... leave it there. Who knows how many times they've " refurbished it". So, after only a month and a half....the computer just STOPPED....And because it's been past 30 days....I'm out of 225.00 and a computer, with an " Oh well, it's been past thirty days" from the trusty tech. And they're more than likely, put in a $10.00 battery and resale again... NEVER buy electronics from " The Grid".... Horrible. They got one star because that's the lowest rating the system allows. read more

Like a trade it but better, this place is amazing for collectors, they sell boxes for consoles understanding that the value of a complete set is better than a set without its box. They have games and consoles for sell. I was skeptical thinking that I wouldn't like this store but its organized in a way that is easy to find things that you might be looking for, the staff are friendly and helpful. They have controllers, an actual raspberry pi wall, xbox 360s and other consoles in good condition for a wonderful price. They have desktop computer monitors, Headphones and other electronic items also. There was a complete genesis in the box yesterday and it was bought today. Things move fast here! My fiance is obsessed, and I can withstand this place way better than a trade it or hole-in-the-wall place, although being here about 5 times in the last two days has fatigued me. We will definitely be returning when we are in town again. read more

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The staff was very helpful with all of our questions and they were friendly. There was lots of good stuff there! A lot of early 2000's games, consoles and accessories. Definitely will come back! read more

So cool that they are partnered with goodwill. It is all donations from them. Check in regularly to find some really cool stuff you may be looking for. All things games and they also have speakers and computers read more

Big fan of this Electronics stop. Everything laid out well, friendly staff. Feels more like a retail store than a Goodwill. Plenty of used/new retro video games, which is what I was shopping for. Great selection of games, computers, anything electronic. read more

Great place for used electronics. Goodwill prices, but electronics only. But they have hard to find electronics, plus newer technology at economical prices. read more

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I was skeptical but pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness of the store and the quality, price and variety of the computers (desktops and laptops) , game consoles, printers, monitors, etc... I highly recommend getting your next computer or printer from here. Laptops for around 200 bucks! who can beat that? read more

These folks are really great. I was in need of a computer badly and didn't want to pay a large price for a new one. Found a good tower with their help and called them when I needed to get it going. Tracy was great at helping even though I'm sure he was very busy. Thanks a bunch guys. read more

I wasn't expecting anything amazing because of my impression of what I usually see in a GoodWill. I was searching for one specific product but ended up walking out with more than I intended. I honestly would go back for more if I didn't live 3 hours away. everything was organized neatly, some products I ran into were priced fair and everything I bought worked perfectly. definitely would recommend this place to any retro gamer. read more

I bought two iPhone chargers here, both of which were defective. When I came back to buy a third one, they had none in stock. I'm never coming back. read more

Unknowledgeable staff, ridiculously high prices, and terrible customer service. Will not go back.

Been here 2 times .the staff have no idea what they are talking about. And their prices are outrages. The staff need alot more training in how to be friendly and what they are selling. Their is no passion in selling these awesome games. read more

Do not buy any type of electronics from this store they will not last and they tell you there is a thirty day warranty but you will only be able to let them try and fix it. No exchange or no refund. Free $$ Never Again read more

I have been visiting "The Grid" for YEARS and have bought used video games, game systems, digital cameras, video cameras, laptop computers, a boom box, DVDs, computer cables, and more than I could list. The prices are VERY reasonable, and the staff is friendly, and helpful. If you are into vintage games, this should be a regular stop. read more

Prices aren't stellar for each and everything. For e.g.Ethernet cables here are more costlier than the price you can get on Monoprice, shipped. Wierdest part is, the cables they carry, are Monoprice brand! Visit often and you'll find something good. Else, nothing much to see here. They price routers based on the size of routers.. small routers sell for 19.99, larger ones or ones with antennas sell for 24.99. This may work to your advantage :D Raspberry Pi kits and things are a few bucks costlier than online prices (even after factoring in shipping). I am not much into console gaming so i cant comment on game prices. I got a good deal on used 2.1 computer speakers. $25 for a Dell setup with a decent sub Then, once, I needed a ethernet switch to play CounterStrike with friends. I found a neat HP 8 port switch for $9.99. What more can you ask for ? :D I bought a Motorola SBG6580 from here for $38 but it had terrible Wifi issues. Though you can return it within 7 days, I've kept it and hope to use just the modem part. Do note that they might not have the exact thing that you need on a particular day. So if you stay in the UNCC area and into electronic stuff, keep visiting and you'll find some gem once in a while. read more

Waited over an hour and a half to be helped. They had 2 people working and the cashier seemed to pay attention to everyone but me. Never coming here again. read more

I had a positive experience. Did not go in there to buy games. I bought a desktop because my computer died on me. Found a system better than the one I had for under $110 dollars. I wanted to come back and get a notebook but the pawn shop prices were better. read more

Great selection of mishmash computer equipment and video games and systems. This place is my little goldmine for finding classic games. They even occasionally have old Macs for sale. If you need a backup LCD monitor, this is the place to get it. It's not in the most desirable (or safest) area of town, but if you go in the daytime, you'll be okay. read more

No staff, overpriced, AND THE WORST RETURN POLICY!! Bought a $100 sound bar only to find out that it was not compatible with my TV. Didn't know what the return policy was until I had to take it back! Should have been told before they took my money...which they had no problem doing. ALWAYS someone there to take that. It was brand new in the box...what the HELL will never go back for anything not even to use the bathroom!! read more