It is a wonderful place, the attendant is too nice, you can found essential and wire things.read more

Lots of new vintage items. Christmas decor. Nice furniture! Tools. Arts crafts. TVs dvds books…read moreluggage. Seeing notions. Purses. Shoes. Belts. Lamps.

Matt is ALWAYS welcoming and friendly. Prices are very reasonable and negotiable. If there's an…read moreitem not priced, just ask! You won't be dissatisfied. There's antiques, vintage, modern. Collectibles. TV, tools, office supplies, gift cards, Christmas, Halloween, frames, dishes, pots, pans, purses, shoes, toys, furniture, sewing notions, arts and crafts, jewelry, lamps, books, etc. if you don't see what your looking for, just ask. He might have it. Plenty of parking and right off of highway 101. Tell him Michelle sent you!!

It's more like wading through things. A lot of stuff and more stuff. Who has that much time and…read moreenergy, not me. I'm sure there is something in there for me but it's just overwhelming cluttered. The prices are good and that's a plus. When it was on South Main I went in every few months now that they moved to East Market which is further from my house it seems to be a less enjoyable. Last words... less is more.

This is a review of the drop-off process and parking lot only. I haven't stepped foot inside the…read morestore, so I don't know what the customer end looks, feels, or smells like. I was driving down from San Francisco to Southern California, and I had some clothes that I had been meaning to donate for months. I don't know anything about Salinas, but I assumed it was a big enough city to have a Goodwill, so I looked it up on Yelp and was soon making that right turn into the northern entrance to the parking lot. As I assumed, you can donate in the back of the building. There were already a couple of cars parked in the donation lane, but I only had a small bag, so I found a spot in the totally weird and slightly sus back of the parking lot and walked my bag toward the rear loading doors. It took a minute or two for one of the workers to come out of the store, but he was immediately friendly. He greeted me, told me I could leave my bag anywhere, and thanked me. And I was quickly off, back to my car. When leaving, I used the southern driveway. See, the parking lot surrounds the building, so you can enter and exit from either end (I think). There are parking spots across from the building as you drive along it, but there are many more way behind the building, where I parked. A dumpster was blocking some parking spots, and I had to maneuver to get around a parked semi-truck, which didn't fit in any spot. It was the middle of the day, so I wasn't really worried, but it's probably not the safest parking lot just because of how far away from the building and secluded it is. Main Street is pretty busy, and it's difficult to seen oncoming traffic because the building is in your way, so be very careful when exiting, on either side of the building. When I drove around looking for a place to eat, I saw that there was another Goodwill in Westridge Plaza, which is much more convenient to the 101 than this location is. Still, I'm glad my clothes will have new life, and I can't complain about the donation process here.

I have been going to thrift stores since I was a little girl. Due to my parent's financial…read moresituation. They were laborers, agriculture field workers, and buying the newest and latest clothing, shoes, and household goods at department stores was a luxury that they just could not afford. You would think I grew up resentful for not having the latest and trendiest clothing and shoes. Instead it made me appreciate the availability of thrift stores like Goodwill that would clothe me and my family on a budget. In fact, for the most part, I have fond memories of digging for treasures at thrift stores like Goodwill. Until this day I thrift, not only for the savings and nostalgia, but for the thrill of finding a unique item at a reasonable price. My favorite articles of clothing are thrifted from here! I get compliments in what I wear from here all the time! I even found a retro clock here that I have always wanted and sought after for years! I'm not exaggerating when I say that when I found it on the shelf in perfect condition, I was so happy, it nearly brought a tear to my eye! The bonus is shopping at Goodwill and thrift stores is good for the environment too! I have an income where I can afford the newest, trendiest clothes, from the nearby shopping mall, and especially from stores like Ross, Marshall's, TJ MAXX, etc., but where is the fun in "cookie cutter fashion"?! Where is the thrill of buying what everyone else has?! That just doesn't vibe with unique personalities and I want to convey through my clothes and home decor that I'm not "basic" and boring. I started visiting this Goodwill about four years ago. I got a renewed interest in Goodwill shortly after the beginning of the Covid pandemic. Probably because of the uncertainty of the time and the scarcity of items and places to shop at. I was pleasantly surprised of the variety of items, clothing, shoes, books, and household items, and accessories that I found here! There's literally something for everyone! It's difficult to find quality items at a thrift store and this one by far has an excellent selection! It is now in my regular rotation of thrift stores to visit. It has also became my favorite Goodwill in California, and I have been to many Goodwills in my home state of California! One of the biggest reasons why it is my favorite thrift store is because it is clean. I don't walk in and get that unpleasant, disgusting whiff of body odor, moth balls, and stale air that is a common lingering odor in thrift stores. The used clothes are generally gently used and don't have stains or rips. I'm not tripping over merchandise and dodging junk on the floors. I don't worry about needing a tetanus shot because a worker didn't care to clean up a broken item on the shelf or on the floor. Most items are reasonably priced, they have new items too, and the staff are friendly and helpful. They offer to wrap your fragile items with clean newspaper and tape before you have to ask! I think it is because of the outstanding job by the manager Alex and the qualified staff. The manager Alex makes it a point to greet customers, makes customers feel welcome and valued, and he is always on point in making sure that his employees keep everything tidy and clean. This place runs like " a well oiled machine"! They are not only offering goods but a pleasant atmosphere to shop in. The professionalism is outstanding! The customers at times can be pretty "ghetto", letting their kids run around and dropping fragile items, but the employees handle it all with grace and professionalism. The employees seem happy and get along with one another and that is a reflection of how well kept and good the management staff is. When everyone understands the expectation of a comfortable environment and workplace, the entire atmosphere and vibe is felt by the customers. I appreciate that Alex and his staff take pride in what they do. They seem to genuinely care about their job and for all the people walking through the door. There's always plenty of parking. The donation location is clearly set up, clean, and doesn't interfere with the flow of traffic. There are occasional homeless folks outside and inside the store but the Goodwill staff is keenly aware of them and makes sure that the customer's safety and needs are the priority. I hope that the employees are appreciated by corporate headquarters because there is something very special about this thrift store. They are the benchmark for all thrift stores and I hope they will be recognized for what they do.

It was clean and easy to find my size…read more Great crystal collection for resellers. Staff is friendly.

I saw on facebook goodwill outlet and didnt know it was a thing. On the advertisement at a dollar…read moreper pound I said wow that's a deal. As I walked in I asked an employee if this place was a dollar pound and he said yes. Didn't realize it was $2.99 until I got to the register. There was a ton of people here and people have no Courtesy whatsoever. They're throwing stuff everywhere on the floor. It makes me wonder how they keep their house. Especially if they throw stuff around at stores like that... It says a lot about their cleanliness. All of a sudden I saw people line up and I asked an employee what that was about and I guess they're all waiting for the supposed new merchandise to dig in. That's just freaking crazy. People act like they're gonna find a golden nugget or something. The stuff here is very dirty and not organized at all

My family has loved coming into this thrift store in the past and often did but today was a…read moredisappointment. The store now no longer puts price tags on their items and expects the buyer to go to the counter to ask for prices on items each time now they want to know the price. That is only to the store's advantage. If all items are not priced, it may give flexibility to the staff who can decide to research the item online with their smart phone before stating the price, to see its current value. But it can be also a way to size up customers (by their behavior and the way they dress) which is an unfair advantage. Goodwill, Salvation Army. Hope and Savers would never do that. Perhaps this thrift store simply hopes that people won't ask the prices on things and just assume the prices are the same as before on the average, bringing the items to the counter only when it is time to purchase. Then later see how much they were charged on their receipt, if they even notice.

Good prices, friendly staff, great, variety in merchandise…read more Furthermore, this store benefits the special needs community. Win/win!

Since my last review I've visited many times and have to say I am impressed with the variety…read moreoffered. So I Rented a closet ($60) for three days! Nice way to rid of things instead of sending to the landfill! Recycle. Reuse. Repurpose. Jewelry jars. Marked either wear. Repair. Craft. Tangled. Untested. As is. Jewelry Art trees. Wreaths. Sold jeans and a few dresses. It was fun to sell and fun to shop! I'm ready to reserve a closet again!!!!

We found this place on TikTok and since we were in the area decided to stop by. It's in a big…read moreshopping center so plenty of parking. It's a pretty cool store because you can rent a space and sell your own things. So there was a ton of cool things. I found that all the prices were reasonable. I was able to find some gently used shoes for my son and some hello kitty hair clips. I really loved the concept of this store and will definitely return.

I volunteered today for 2 hours at the Salinas location. It was my 1st time volunteering there…read more This shop is clean, organized, well stocked and the prices are affordable IMO! It is a very relaxed environment for both volunteering and shopping! I will definitely be volunteering again at the Salinas location!

Unloved shopping here so much ! They have a great selection of upscale clothes & fair prices .They…read morehave greatness and if u give your email u will recieve a $10.00 BD coupon ! You also get sales alerts & more discounts based on points s

Things have only gotten worse here. The pricing is outrageous more expensive than any other thrift…read morestore. This is like a high end boutique in Carmel. There are no bargains here, you'll be paying more than ebay or Etsy on items that they get for free. Why don't they markdown items that don't sell? They wont negotiate on their prices either. This is a strict business which doesn't care if you return to patronage. They don't support our community, only their cause. And how do they support our veterans? I have no idea because they won't tell us. They should put out a new letter that documents what they're doing for our veterans with all of our donations. My husband is a proud veteran but gets no benefits from here. Oh, only a10% discount, and only if you have your discharge paperwork. There are NO BARGAINS HERE. They rarely have sales, only once in while and rarely have free things, items that won't sell but are basically broken down garbage which belongs in the landfill, with the exception of books, lp's and dvd's or vhs. Nothing good or useful. Moreover, the staff is unwilling to negotiate prices, indicating a strict business approach that does not prioritize customer loyalty. They are not friendly and somewhat rude and snotty, especially the young man cashier, he's just rude and uncaring. I find it disconcerting that they scrutinize donations and selectively accept only items they deem saleable. As a result, we no longer donate to this organization. Why do I come back? With hopes that some day it will get better. Especially after reading all the similar negative and disparaging reviews, it's not just me who sees all the unfavorable things here. Its our community speaking, please listen to your community and act accordingly.

We haven't been here in years. My coworker suggested we might find some weights for my hubby's new…read moreweight bench there. We did! The signage was clear. The selection of other items was good too. Their pots were way overpriced for what they were. The guy who checked us out was nice. We will probably go back in a month to see if they have more.

Service from owner are always great and helpful/great products in stock on top of uniqueread more

Unfortunately this darling shop has closed. The new owner has changed everything so most of the old…read morevendors have gone. Will miss this Salinas gem.

Pricing is outrageous! Items are donated and reality is, items are second hand & donated, yet…read moreyou're pricing as if sold at Target. I know you have overhead, but I'm sure your profit ratio is high.

Love the store.. There is an employee named Stella.. In her mind, she must be the police..and…read moresecurity., besides being a cashier .. She is the rudest..unfriendly person I've ever encountered in ANY store..Just plain miserable..Buyer beware!