my friend got robbed at the bins (goodwill outlet) storytime & haul for ebay & poshmark

[@rilzthrifted]

OMG that's my bins😂😂😂

[@lindsayvelarde]

Yeah I noticed a few trips ago some lady looking at and touching things in my cart and I called her out. Now I’m more careful with my bag and cart. It’s so crazy because I’ve been going to the bins for a few years now and that never happened until recently. I’m glad you were able to find a good amount of inventory 😊

[@thriftynative]

I know what you mean - it’s good to be mindful of your space when you’re digging!

[@almasthriftsandflips]

Oh no ! I’m sooooo sorry for your friend z! That is an awful situation to be in ! I hope they get the person ! I’m sure it will be a nightmare for your friend to try and get everything situated. People Can be so awful 😢 Thank you for sharing ❤

[@thriftynative]

Thank you so much for the kind words! It really is a nightmare to deal with. People can be so disappointing sometimes. Appreciate your support!!

[@whoknewresale]

I have found multiple fanny packs at the bins so I have three of them that i rotate wearing when I go to the bins everything is right attached to the front of me would be really hard for someone to get my wallet or cell phone or card. And that's all I take into the bins. One day at bins found a Coach purse In a clothing bin looked new I was like yeah I can check comps out. I lifted it up was heavy it had a cell phone cigarettes wallet so turned it in to checkout and the lady was so thankful.

[@ToniaPatnode]

Yikes! So sorry for your friend. Great haul!

[@thriftynative]

Thank you! It’s always a bummer, but at least we found some good stuff!

[@Gambrellgirl]

Ann Taylor & Loft are my absolute favorite!

[@thriftynative]

Happy to hear 🙂 hoping to have the giveaway box finished soon!!

[@Bobbie-Loves-To-Thrift]

I just took a bunch of brands I don’t sell nwt mostly to clothes mentor first time! They gave me $42 for 11 items. I was really happy!

[@kellyoconnor9024]

These are my bins! I caught a lady trying to take something from my cart a couple of weeks ago. I wonder if it's the same lady. I ALWAYS wear my bag and never leave it in the cart. I hope she gets her bag back. What an inconvenience!

[@thriftynative]

Kelly, wow, that’s wild! The bins can definitely be a bit of a free-for-all at times. It’s always smart to keep your items close-lesson learned for sure! Hopefully, everyone can shop with a bit more respect for others’ finds. Thanks for sharing your experience, and good luck with your future thrifting adventures!

[@thepinkhippieco]

So sorry!!! I wear a cross body bag with a long cardigan that hangs over it!

[@thriftynative]

Good idea with the crossbody and cardigan cover! It’s sad that we have to think this way, but it’s a great way to keep things safe.

[@CarlottaHall]

That happened to my friend when we were at a Goodwill store a month ago! Thank goodness her keys were in her pocket and her phone wasnt in her purse. We did the police report, the officer was supposed to check the cameras but the employees said he didnt. She lost a gold necklace and a months rent,along with all her personal stuff and bank cards. It was a good thing she accidentally left her license at a business a few days before, the purse thief didnt have her address. I paid for her cart too. Her stuff still hasnt turned up.

[@thriftynative]

Wow, that's so rough! Glad her keys and phone were safe, but losing all that stuff is awful. Good thing her license wasn’t in there, though. Hope something turns up soon!

[@hipatty125]

Be careful out there, you can't trust anyone now, I hope your friend was able to cancel everything on time. Great haul!

[@thriftynative]

You are so right! Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@mallorymusallam9588]

omg this happened to me at my bins! my little bag with meds and keys got stolen

[@thriftynative]

That’s so awful! Losing meds and keys is the worst. I hope you were able to replace everything without too much trouble.

[@BellaLuna82]

Oh no when I go to the bins or just out at a store in general I keep my purse strapped around me & make sure it is zipped. I also will put my coat over top of my purse when its cold outside

[@thriftynative]

You’re so smart! It’s definitely important to be careful out there!

[@DeathByCorporate]

Oh NO! I'm so sorry for your friend! I had a woman at goodwill take a belt out of my cart. No drama though, I just took it right back...and that was that. I'll never undertstand how someone can steal something from another person.

[@thriftynative]

Wow, that’s wild! Good for you for taking it back. Some people have no boundaries-it’s so frustrating!

[@hajni31biro98]

At my local bins once I caught a lady who walked up to my cart and started to look (and touch) my purse. It was so weird. Even if she didn’t want to stole my purse, why would you touch the things in someone else cart?! Since then I watch my stuff like a hawk. Sometimes I even take an old, rough-looking backpack with me to thrift hoping that ppl won’t be interested in that old piece.

[@thriftynative]

That’s so strange and uncomfortable! It’s like, why would anyone think it’s okay to touch someone else’s stuff? Smart idea bringing an old backpack-it’s sad we have to think that way, but it definitely helps keep things safe.

[@tonyarush5871]

So sorry for whar happened to your friend and you. That's ridiculous. People are awful. I think a thrifted give away box would be great.

[@thriftynative]

Thank you for the support! Hoping the box will be done soon!!

[@projectpink3365]

this is so sad and nobody is exempt... my son just got his candy bag snatched by 3 girls on halloween night. he was devastated

[@thriftynative]

Oh no, that’s heartbreaking! Poor guy, Halloween is supposed to be fun. It’s sad that people would ruin it like that. 😔

[@Theclosetscratcher]

I'm sorry that happened to your friend. That just sucks! 😢 Im still trying to lose my baby weight and its been 27 years 😂

[@thriftynative]

Right? It really does suck! And I totally feel you on the baby weight, haha. Thanks for the laugh! ☺️

[@brynessataylor1909]

PSA.... for anyone shopping at the bins (or anywhere for that matter) do not EVER let go of your purse at the bins. Thrives go to bins just or this reason. I have had many items stolen out of my cart many times. I caught a 70 year old many picking through my cart and others.... its how he shops. Theives know that goodwill will do nothing at the bins about theft.

[@thriftynative]

Thanks for the heads up! I’ll make sure to stay vigilant!

[@HandmadeDawling]

NEVER LEAVE YOUR BAG IN THE CART!! ALWAYS have your bag on you!!

[@thriftynative]

You’re absolutely right! Keeping it on you is the safest bet. Thanks for the reminder!

[@HeyMsVal]

I hate this for your friend. I always wear a crossbody so that my hands are free. It's amazing how low down some people are. I was at a bin store and someone stole my large Thirty -One shopping bag. I was so mad. When I spoke to the store owner about looking at the cameras he claimed that they were not working that day. SMH.

[@thriftynative]

It’s terrible how common this has become. A crossbody bag sounds smart for keeping your hands free and everything close. Sorry you had to go through that!

[@jaysonsiebold]

Yeah I like that

[@jessebuller]

Me too

[@thriftynative]

Lol

[@thriftynative]

Tell me that do you like

[@justme-ki7im]

Seems to be stealing at Romeo than Gary Bins. Whether it is personal stuff or stuff you pulled from the bins for yourself. I was in there my second time and my friends basket got all kinds of stuff stolen while we were doining the shoe bins. That's really bad. Do to the size of that place in Romeo its hard to keep your cart with you at all times. I have had a couple items stolen in gary but it wasn't anything worth anything. Apparently they needed it worse than I did. It's shocking that they are stealing that much at Romeo and then they do zero about it. I feel for your friend.

[@thriftynative]

That’s so frustrating! It’s a shame that they’re not doing more to prevent theft, especially when it sounds like it happens a lot. Definitely makes it tough to enjoy shopping when you have to worry about your stuff getting taken. Thanks for sharing your experience-hope things improve!!

[@jesseenixon]

Something happens to people at the bins. They forget they are human and turn in to scavengers. I had my whole cart stolen from me and staff did nothing. They let this happen at our bins. Sorry about your theft experience that is just not okay.

[@thriftynative]

Wow, that’s terrible! It’s shocking how people can behave at the bins. Sorry you went through that, too-it’s just not right that the staff didn’t step in.

[@Treasure-Hunting-Daydreams]

That's why i dont ever use a purse. I use a wallet that is in my back pocket.

[@thriftynative]

Smart choice! Keeping things simple and secure is definitely the way to go.

[@jillb.3647]

I had a friend who was unloading her groceries into her car in a parking lot and when she was turned toward the car someone stole her purse that was sitting in her cart. Maybe a hands-free wearable option (like a crossbody or waist bag) is the safest option. Be safe out there!

[@brynessataylor1909]

It was a lulu crossbody.... that she wasn't wearing...

[@jillb.3647]

@@brynessataylor1909 oh nooooooo :(

[@EllisFern]

Leaving a purse sitting in a shopping cart is literally just asking someone to take it. 🤦

[@thriftynative]

That’s so scary! A hands-free bag really does seem like the safest option these days. Thanks for watching ☺️😍