FRUSTRATING GOODWILL THRIFTING I Found a Problem While Shopping at Goodwill

[@TheNICHELady]

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[@lmtellsho6283]

Cant afford it.

[@cheriebrittin7627]

Agree. Resellers help Goodwill and Thrift Stores thrive. I volunteer at a local thrift store and resellers are the backbone of its business. If they only had to make it on low income buyers, the shop would close. Goodwill has gotten so high in prices I never go in anymore when I could buy something brand new for their cost or less.

[@RetroPlay1]

Amen Danni! GOODWILL has gone nuts on their prices! High dollar for even damaged items! Plus, I’ve noticed they’re now purposely placing the price stickers over damaged areas. Seriously? This is exactly how to “tank” a business!

[@lyndawhite9025]

Goodwills are a multi million dollar business! I prefer to drop my things off at St. Vincent de Paul where I know people who need these things can afford them. I’m from Canada and there is a store that goes through the jewellery and they keep the sterling silver and gold. I said well that takes away the thrill of the hunt. I’m done with Goodwill!

[@lschuler8200]

Yes, I am hitting the Goodwills less and less. Their items are too costly.

[@pearlswithplaid2663]

Is anyone else screaming pick up the Balsam Hill ornaments?

[@KatyLaRue-i5b]

Yes!

[@Christinemartin-w2r]

Screaming from Canada

[@camelliamoody2360]

Yes!

[@marciahamilton-yt9bo]

@@pearlswithplaid2663 me

[@Carmella-ki8gy]

The goodwill near me is overrun with resellers. The shelves are picked over; a change in the last year. I can’t even examine the shelves leisurely without people hovering over my shoulder, grabbing stuff from the shelves. Not a pleasant experience. I now spend my money at S.A. and a local thrift for veterans.

[@RettaBrown-vo7td]

I no longer go to the Goodwill. They no longer have discounts of any sort, senior day is over and the quality of goods is extremely poor. Our store looks more like a used clothing outlet as their hard goods are at a minimum and past resale quality. The Goodwill stores in your city are like shopping at high end retail shops compared to ours. Good hunting and God bless.

[@mamatried925]

Where are you at? Where I’m at in NC same

[@vandracula001]

Same. Northeast Ohio

[@lindaburkhardt6430]

Same here in southern Indiana!

[@lemonjay2076]

same in california. nothing but dirty trashy stuff too.

[@marydavis-i2o]

TN Goodwill’s leave much to be desired. Oddly, they were a little better a few years back

[@bevallison6597]

I don’t go to Goodwill anymore because of the prices. In Indiana they did away with all discounts and raised their prices. Waste of time. I don’t donate to them anymore either.

[@sharonsmith3755]

I'm not a reseller, but the Goodwill prices have definitely increased. I buy for myself or grandson. In my area, they tell me they cannot price anything lower than $1.99. When I see something from Dollar Tree with the price on it, or a jelly jar without a lid for $1.99 it just doesn't make sense or help the person on a limited budget.

[@l.mcallan7440]

No one can call resellers greedy when Goodwill gets their stock for free from donations!

[@Barbara66647]

Did Danni not do that when she had her shop ?

[@jigg4u]

@@Barbara66647 I think Dani's prices at her shop were reasonable. She also had discounts and sales; she even had a bin were free items were available.

[@colleenpedretty4248]

@@Barbara66647 I believe the nonprofits she worked with received money when the item sold.

[@susanegley4149]

I wholeheartedly agree with you. I worked at a Salvation Army and know 1st hand how much stuff gets donated. What I wish more stores would do is bag days for books and clothing. It doesn't need to be on all of it, maybe just after a certain date that it's been on the sales floor. People WILL buy bags and bags instead of it not selling. Get things moving. Nothing in a thrift store is so precious that they should be holding onto for as long as they do.

[@nanaki_black]

I looooove the color and the design of your nails today !!!

[@trinasthings]

Very cool ornaments 7:56 23:10 the bicycle was cute

[@kathyp2880]

There are 3 Goodwills within 12 miles of me in the Columbia SC area. I used to hit them all up every week. In the last 6 months or so, goods have been sparce, overpriced, and not unique or valuable; just a bunch of junk. The last few times I shopped I walked out empty handed. The lowest price in these stores increased from .99 to 1.99. The local Salvation Army has one 24 ft. shelf of hard goods. It can be very discouraging, and I applaud your positive attitude as you bring us on your shopping trips.

[@CherlyGearhart]

I have found some two things for the first time in ages at my thrift stores at an affordable price here in Idaho !!! Fenton Milk Glass !!! A lot of dollar store stuff and damaged goods at ridiculous prices !!!

[@JanaLancaster-White]

I love how you put items together when they are missing a friend! ❤

[@kathleencallaghan4867]

I love that you put like things together. I find my self rearranging the shelves in my local goodwill.

[@cherylposadas1497]

I am 71 and on SS and don't shop in Goodwill(haven't for about 2 yrs) as their prices are way too high for the low income shopper.

[@joanrogers5071]

I have been buying less and less for my booth at goodwill. I try to find the mom and pop thrift stores. The prices are usually better there.

[@LindaYoung-nw4xl]

Noah: I love your comments! Keep the humor up!

[@AlvarezGuillermo-t6v]

Hello 🤗pretty lady🌹🌹how are you doing today and the weather condition like?

[@DebbieBatog]

Hi there I left you a comment on one of your videos but do not know which. I told you how much I like your channel and that my husband is Polish and everytime you mention the glass wear that is from Poland it makes me smile so thanks for that. Debbie from Canada

[@TheNICHELady]

I saw and responded to your comment ;-) I am Polish too!

[@jerdaanderz1628]

Don't go to goodwill any more can go across the road and get the same things at Walmart for less

[@Mary-e6o5x]

But, at goodwill peeps can find vintage items made elsewhere besides China.

[@Amones-z1k]

I found a Glassy Baby!!❤❤

[@BelindaBanas]

Goodwill prices are getting close to full retail, broken or not. At my local Goodwill they were putting out glassware with such a loud smack I'm not sure what survived. It pained my soul. I love when you go to estate sales and smaller thrift shops.

[@kdwalters4146]

I am grateful for your "editorial" on GW. I would like to throw in one more aspect that NO ONE seems to ever wanna talk about: Minimum Wages went UP! GW has to staff the store, staff the donation centers, have a safe/healthy environment (building) for staff and customer to be inside of, utilities have also gone up for businesses just like residentials. Minimum Wages going us is something I tried to "editorialize" in my world, how it was NEVER intended to be a PRIMARY income, Min. Wage was for the HS kid just starting out. Now GW has to increase those wages, and that inflations is passed along to EVERYONE who shops there. Our GW (in Indiana) did away with the Color of the week, I think that was a bad choice, because now they have to use their staff to remove certain items to be shipped to bins. IF they were still Color of the week'ing, those items are more likely to have been gobbled up. Sadly GW is not the only sort of business using a very LAME and Sickly Business model--it happens in healthcare, education and groceries. TY again for sharing your thoughts and making videos for us to enjoy and learn from.

[@AlvarezGuillermo-t6v]

Hello 👋 there how are you doing today ?

[@lisadurban3525]

When you were looking at the gray goose martini glasses there was a glass container two shelves below that it looked like that lid would fit!!

[@AlvarezGuillermo-t6v]

Hello 👋 pretty lady🌹🌹how are you doing today and the weather condition like?

[@BarbaraVarano-hp8lj]

Definitely hitting Goodwill less. I live in western NY and the prices are high. I realize prices do need to rise some to keep up with inflation. But how items are priced is mind-boggling. Most times, for a few dollars more, I can buy new..

[@CarolynBavero]

Your thoughts from the car are right on.... seriously. I totally agree and understand everything you said.

[@JanieDearien]

Love your videos in goodwill. I don’t shop in the goodwill as much but i love to go! 😊

[@tonimiller8045]

Loveee the pink candle holder

[@carolm3468]

Of the 4 Goodwills close to me, I only shop at one. I haven't bought anything even from that store lately. There seems to be just junk on the shelves. junk at any price. They do have some good art from time to time at good prices.

[@AlvarezGuillermo-t6v]

Hello 👋 pretty lady how are you doing today and the weather condition like?

[@pamelaingram158]

I agree with your reasoning about Goodwill prices and damaged products. It happens everywhere

[@margaretalbert69]

And putting out used candles!!! Really? How stupid😮

[@Kinnesan]

Dani but you met with Goodwill heads. Did they not listen to you?

[@TheNICHELady]

Not yet - they postponed me to after the holidays!

[@RubeeMae366]

Agree with you! They have to be selling less as high as their prices are becoming.

[@carollawrence464]

The Goodwill in Oregon are so much better than than overs I have noticed on resellers videos across the country. The prices are up everywhere.

[@sherrilynnbrunton9199]

My hubby and I love your videos. And as far as @goodwill goes, their prices are Ridiculous. I'm from Ohio living in Western Oklahoma and goodwill is outrageous in pricing in both states. Quality is gone because workers are chipping items overpriced for sure and they need to really stop selling items that are obviously a pair or a set, they need to stop selling them separately. Average thrifters can't afford these prices. Hope they go back to the good old days. Take care😊

[@AnnabananaJ]

The good will add stores in cheapskate Maryland got a glass , ceramic recycling machine a couple other good will near the beach also got the machines..They are turning the broken glass back in to Sand ..The sand is being used to rebuild the beach areas ..My suggestion is a ratio of 3 glass recycling machine for every five stores in the same town .I'm sure the Las Vegas sand dunes could use some help with recycled sand from Good will...

[@AlvarezGuillermo-t6v]

Hello 🤗 pretty lady how are you doing today

[@lyndaborhauer52]

I like thoughts from the car. You’re saying what we are thinking. Two places I know are going out of business and it’s because of their rent on the building. Owners of buildings have increased their rent and on Goodwill can you imagine moving all that inventory to a new building. Most think the word of EBay is golden except they look at asking not sold. Keep speaking up. They hear you.

[@acmsnooks20]

You are an amazing woman! I wish I had some of your knowledge

[@bethb7965]

Looked to me like they were carrying a urinal😅! I think the vacuums knew you were already annoyed at the prices and didn't want to further disturb you.

[@RONETABAILEY]

The box of ornaments are adorable. I’m not a real ornament fan, but those are cute.

[@robinstratton2204]

The large ornament box at the beginning is from a high end catalog. Probably worth some money. Also I have the Fasta Pasta cooker and I love it! Saves me from using a pot. It measures and drains the pasta perfectly! I use mine a lot.

[@jeaniedorgan2636]

Keep having a conversation with corporate..!!!♥️♥️

[@CathyTilley-j3v]

You are speaking the truth. Goodwill starts with a profit. Their prices also affect people with antique booths.

[@kelly2669]

Look up balsam hill trees and see how much they sell for. We bought an artificial tree from them about 2 years ago and it was over $1000.00. I would be curious how the ornaments would go for.

[@karenrobertson890]

That store is high end, I bet a few hundred dollars. Look at their website.

[@barnesfamily1128]

Great finds even if a little hall.❤

[@beverlyryska7712]

Hope you had a great New Year!

[@MichelleVanderlee-uu5yq]

It's a no win for anyone. Also, when you bent down to look at the mirror, your scarf was hanging on the floor with the fringe, it looked like a centipede to me, almost dropped my phone 😂

[@MyraFoltz-el3du]

I understand your frustration with Goodwill pricing!

[@Melissaiskind]

I love your channel. You are so enjoyable to watch and listen to and I adore your love for all animals❤

[@LindaWolbrink]

I have lost all respect for Goodwill. Reason: Low income and their families can’t afford the outrageous raise in prices. They don’t give about goodwills bottom line. They get there goods Free

[@Tammyevans972]

You forgot to show us your new obsession.. love your videos!!

[@TheNICHELady]

I'll make a community post!

[@sweetangel7716]

❤️❤️❤️ Loved! Yes, indeed prices are far higher then what they were back then. It sure doesn't seem greedy on resellers more seems so with Goodwills the ones getting greedy. Prices need not be higher. Stuff will always be accumulating and have to get rid of Goodwill has nothing to compete with; that's the magic of Goodwill unique pieces for every persons wants. What if something like a donation item given at counter from customer when paying takes off 5 dollars off, or like if your total comes out to 50 dollars example 5 dollars off, or buy 10 items receive any One item of your choice free they were donations after all. Give and receive might help a bit here. That way Goodwill received something new to sell and customer leaves happy at the same time. Maybe just maybe there are so many possibilities to ponder with Goodwill stores. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@pamelakoester734]

I still have to put away my Christmas decor; tree is bare but needs to be taken apart and boxed up. Have to add ornaments and all the figurative special ornaments boxed up; the bins are in the storage/laundry room, the room is a total nightmare; so hopefully my Daughter can get to it tomorrow, so the ornaments don't get broken. I will be happy just to at least not have them out in my sight.

[@lauraautry3525]

I just saw a Pampered Chef Loaf pan on the shelf. Please pick up they sell well and I’d love it.

[@christina-h1m]

I agree about the prices too high,I don't resell,but too much for a "thrift"I wouldn't pay that

[@elisabethpine3420]

Absolutely agree. Wish they did discounts on Southern CA.!!! Think they are charging too much. And to charge what they are for broken stuff is ridiculous.

[@FaithClark-b3t]

“Thoughts from the car” is a great title for your talks

[@edithtiptontipton8501]

I used to shop my goodwill every week. Now I might go once a month. Out store has gotten filthy and so disorganized. Yes the prices have gone up....

[@gabbott944]

Your so right on Goodwill

[@suzannspann6923]

I enjoy thrifting and I also donate frequently and I don't like to do either at Goodwill. Locally, I don't see much good that they do. When I lived in OK, I did see some handicapped people working at the donation locations. In the DFW area, I haven't seen it. I do realize there could be a place that the public doesn't see. Salvation Army will provide items to needy people in case of a house fire, homelessness, etc. When I lived in a smaller city in the DFW area, it was a known fact that the employees kept what they wanted from donations. Also, Goodwill is one of the most expensive thrift shops in the DFW area. I have a relative who managed a store and I didn't get a good feeling about the store from that person either. I feel like their tax exempt status is questionable. But, so much for that. I just found you channel and I love listening to you shop! Your voice is very calming and I love how you talk to the items. I am the same way and it's a large part of why I have too much clutter. Of all the KZbinrs I watch, you are the kindest and it's hard for me to understand why anybody you leave you negative feedback. Ignore them and know that many of us really appreciate you kind and gentle attitude towards everything!

[@tonimiller8045]

Love purple pumpkin oh that cattttt such a shame

[@AngelDec1969]

Their prices are terrible. As a buyer I myself would go say something to the manager. Your reference to the dolls as the new KISS band was funny. Lol I like that band

[@zakgreer6581]

Think the reason why these thrift stores are up in their prices is because they know that most of us resell for-profit.

[@laurabailey1054]

And they are making it so those who don’t resell can’t afford anything.

[@zhollywood]

​@@laurabailey1054And neither can the resellers. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@CherlyGearhart]

I used to think that !!! Then I didn't think so !!! Now I think so again !!!

[@CherlyGearhart]

​@@laurabailey1054I agree !!

[@TheNICHELady]

It's bad logic though because we will find our things elsewhere!

[@debrawhobrey1625]

You're telling the truth.

[@tiptongn9]

I totally agree with everything you said about this thrift company! However your goodwill on a bad day is 10x better than my goodwill on any day! Mine in Conroe Tx. Used to be a very good store and now lately I don’t even bother, it’s overpriced broken and full of junk, especially Temu , or SHEIN china crude, to be nice, no bueno, and a complete waste of time 😢😢plus they did take my senior discount away, as soon as I finally qualified. Good bye goodwill, what a shame. The Pierrot kiss rock band was hilarious, you were really on a roll tonight, I had fun just listening to you, love your channel, garage sale season is coming, I sure am ready! Thanks Danni, and Happy New Year.

[@joolzmurray5751]

I like my local re-usr shop. A different local charity every 2 weeks and goods coming from individuals who wsnt to clear out their/their loved ones home so a good chance of quality items.

[@aprilclay1989]

The area in WV , where I am just stopped the senior discount altogether. They have never had color tags that were 50 percent off either. Some items seem somewhat reasonable, and other prices are outrageous!! They are hurting themselves, badly!!!

[@monicasheaman813]

Yes, the prices have increased. I haven’t frequented Gooddwill in several years months .

[@RONETABAILEY]

The box of ornaments are adorable. I’m not a real ornament fan, but those are cute. Unfortunately, many of those prices are higher than what you would find at Ross. I know our Goodwill in California is ridiculous.

[@bostonredsox357]

I agree with you about Goodwill

[@rhondajenkins-ramey1732]

No, They don't want resellers. I have seen employees on U Tube saying they are trying to cut out resellers.

[@TheNICHELady]

Corporate executives say otherwise

[@laurabailey1054]

The cast iron candle holder had the roughness from the transition of shape from square to the smoother pointed part or it was made in two pieces and they attached the rougher part of the bottom to the smoother top part. It didn’t look like a repair.

[@TheNICHELady]

I didn't think it was a repair just not as quality of workmanship as I would have liked to see

[@Carolynn-p9f]

I absolutely agree with you. The Goodwills in my area have lost their minds in terms of pricing. You can only find deals when they clearly could not identify a decent piece. As a result, I now find my best deals at auction estate sales, local antique malls, and tag sales. I've just about had it will Goodwill, as they appear to be going down the same road as a certain other donation reseller that went bankrupt, for getting greedy.

[@crittergirl3647]

The giant box of Balsam Hill ornaments might have been a good find. Singles sell for $25-60

[@pattihuesken9583]

Danni, I was waiting for the exciting project or something you’re making now that you said you would show us at the end that you’re excited about, but you didn’t! Maybe on the next one? ❤

[@TheNICHELady]

I'm sorry! I will make a community post!

[@jeanetteanderson3912]

We have value Village here in Canada and they are getting so expensive you can actually buy new at a lower price on some items from the dollar stores. You really need to be aware of prices even just for something as simple as glasses or mugs. ❤

[@julielumsden5184]

As a customer not a reseller, I wouldn’t pay those prices either. The salaries at corporate are pretty good.

[@jojothriftyteacher]

Balsam Hill is a very very good quality ornament. They resell for nice money.

[@abbyrittberg812]

Another thing is that the store I go to by my house, the pricing is all over the place. I can pick up a coffee mug one day for 89¢, a week later, a similar mug is $2.99. Makes no sense.

[@NancyMordhorst]

Went to l9cal Goodwill last week. Found Dollartree $1.25 items for $2.50 and up. Also found items with store tags with prices lower than the Goodwill price.

[@CandaceDay-f5g]

If you're not already shopping shopGW you need to be. I just went to the local LV stuff - the cat face bracelet 925 doesn't even have a bid and most starting prices beat in store. Local pick up and there's no shipping just handling which seems to be a flat $3. Ours combines the fee (we're a flat $3.99 but if I wait and pay for 5 things at once I get a flat $5 that includes all 5 items) I think you'll love it. Blessings!

[@kathleenmcbride4838]

Danni, I rarely go to Goodwill anymore. The prices are just too high and it always amazes me that they will price broken items as high as they do. I'm in Southern California and our thrift stores are already on the high end and Goodwill stores tend to be the worst.

[@marciahamilton-yt9bo]

The company I worked for for over 20 years was associated with the blind and they didn’t get much but the owners had plenty. The only reason I stayed was we got first pick and cheap prices. They stopped that and lost good employees so now no more stores!!

[@tinamiller8574]

Our Goodwills do not have discounts or bags. Bring your own or carry them in your hands.

[@cynthiasmullins]

The wood carved square had the same pictures as the glass piece you were looking for the base of!!

[@lindaharris8059]

Now I can't afford to shop on ebay with the shipping so high! I just hold out for thrift stores, it's still less money.

[@sharonfowler9971]

Enjoyed your video; yes agree and those doubt tickeks on merchadise gets to me too; the one connected with the bunny was one piece and had 2 prices. And the sign that said anyhing I have to stir is home made. Funny and then the one that said" Be silly sometimes". Spoke to me I love reading *** t- shirts too.Love shopping with you! 😊

[@betterogers3118]

Wow ! The price are really getting! To much for used stuff very strange 😮

[@lizlazfigueroa8930]

I was especially interested to see what project you were going to show us at then end of your video, did I miss it or miss understand 😞❤

[@TheNICHELady]

I forgot!

[@Sanfsher]

Yeah I agree with prices being way to high

[@nrivera4380]

I stopped shopping at GW years ago. However, my local charity thrifts have all gone off their rockers by increasing their prices and my fave just got rid of their loyalty program! Love backpack purses and have several.

[@KatyLaRue-i5b]

I really liked those forest ornaments.

[@RaymondOwens-q8z]

I live in Michigan, very few goodwill stores. The prices are sooo high you can’t buy anything. An example, an ordinary cookie jar was $49.99. I think I could buy one new for less.

[@azshoppingprincess4298]

4:59 that candlestick holder is from Hobby lobby and full price is 8.99😂

[@pamelakoester734]

Danni you are so funny; chastising yourself ! 🤭

[@cherylhewak9628]

L:ove your singing - Don't give up your day job LOL

[@RoseS-of6zw]

You are saying everything that we are thinking. Prices are too high at Goodwill and Savers is right there with them. Not cool. Love your videos. Wicked informative as well as fun and entertaining. Well done, Miss Dani.

[@Trabisha21]

The balsam hill ornaments are a really good Christmas brand… those boxes are around £600 in the uk 😮

[@jennymacko9297]

Dani, you didn’t show us what your new obsession is?? You said to remind you if you didn’t !! 😊 😉

[@TheNICHELady]

Coming soon!

[@jennymacko9297]

Thanks 👍

[@SherriDullea]

The Goodwills I've been to in my area in north Alabama are nowhere near as well organized and nice as this one!

[@kathleenwalker4413]

I did that candle drip on a wine bottle. If I remember I did it in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s