thrift with me at the GOODWILL BINS!

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Goodwill Outlet Store & Donation Centre
3410 White Oak Rd
London, Ontario
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[@Sophie_TX]

Growing up the goodwill outlet was the only way for me to get “new” clothes other than back to school clothes. Seeing school mates there was embarrassing. But now kids go shopping together at the bins. Glad it’s become more accepted

[@AmyStoneYT]

Tasha, you are 1 brave lady! That place gave me Black Friday manic vibes! Full props to you for braving the Goodwill Bins so WE don’t have to! 😂❤

[@Lithrilla]

I kinda got anxiety just by watching this 😆

[@bobbipetty7411]

The bins are not for the faint of heart

[@carlyvandenbroek4003]

I really like our Bins. My 76 year old mom is a reseller of toys and does so well. She knows all the workers names and the other customers have always been kind. They enforce a very strict No Abuse or yelling policy. In the USA the bins can get very aggressive. Our Bins has a lot of good quality large furniture for great deals. Definitely depends on the location and workers as to how your experience is. A lot of resellers.

[@TashaLeelyn]

Oh wow! That's so cool that you guys have large furniture! I bet that would be really cool!

[@dmreddragon6]

I go to the bins frequently. Even tho it is the same location, the vibe/experience can be different. I'm not the biggest fan of my bins, because from COVID onward they fill the clothes bins up over my head. This makes it super hard to sort thru, and I've been there for a couple hours at different times a day, and the stuff isn't switched out. Bins are SO different depending on location. For example most bins on here give a weight discount, and give a fair price on heavy clothes/bedding, etc. I've been at my bins at closing time, and see great stuff still there, that will get tossed because they don't do anything but actual weight.

[@comfeefort]

My Mother passed last year at 80. She thanked Me for introducing Her to the bins in the 1990's. She retired in Oregon and found them there. I didn't realize She had amassed a huge collection of fine Linens and Lace, She loved them.

[@kortneymarshall4311]

Girl you gotta dig and stay for atleast 2 hours! It’s so so fun and rewarding. Ultimate treasure hunt and so rewarding when you walk away with a huge bag of goodies for $20!

[@peggyburke9813]

My 14yr old granddaughter and I went right after Christmas for the first time ever and we had so much fun and found awesome items! There were so many winter coats and jackets! I had no idea what was going on when people started lining up, it freaked us out, lol! We will go back because everyday has to be different! We got a cart load for $35 and were thrilled!

[@retroredo9850]

I saw your latest sewing video pop up then saw you are doing home renos too. Subscribed! I have a great little thrift in our small retirement town but bins are like 4 hours away. Actually a lot is hours away! Once the town found out I sew I get given a lot of clothing or half way made quilts etc. I tend to keep the folorn items. I wont cut a nicely made clothing item that someone can use so I donate back to the thrift.

[@retroredo9850]

Omg Im seeing so much I want. There were 2 pieces of that floral fabric. Pillows! Tote bags! I make jean tote bags and often use as I noted the partially made or torn table clothes to line then make a large pocket on outisde and back the jean straps with it too. But Ive made pillows from odd fabrics. To me it is insane how much people spend and give away since ive lived mostly a used life. I stopped in at dollar tree just to convince myself again I dont want anything there. Most are too far but nope, didnt buy a thing. I do sell a tiny bit now at our summer farmers market. Mostly because people kept asking me where I got my jean bags. Ive made a lot of items for gifts but to sell I have to tailor to our fishing tourist area. I also save tourist tees for our area from the thrift. That was my first thing I made no sew tote bags and donated back to thrift when I first volunteered here to get to know the people and town. Now I sew them into drawstring backpacks. I find interesting ones to make a version of a fishing jacket. I realized women here dont really carry purses but will a messenger back I make 2 from bling jeans! Also saw men and women wearing their fishing jackets as wallets or purses! So I cut out interesting graphics from the tshirts, some about the town, others just nice like peace signs. Cut sleeves off flannel shirts, use them as one outside patch pocket and hidden inside cell phone pockt with a ponytail band and button closure and sew the graphic to the back! Another big seller. I hardly charge honestly. My prices average $10 because the residents mainly work local part time retail. I also want to encourage recycle and sewing. Sorry ive been watching while typing on both your videos I watched so far. Even the small rugs can be a tote bag. The dress you said was too small you could inset material on the side. Make sleeveless then use the sleeves? I had large babies so I am often doing V inserts or a large one at back on my tops!

[@brittanydaigle7316]

I’m so sad you had a bad experience! The weekends are rough and I don’t go then. They do less rotations and have less stuff (there’s a board in the back where the vending machines are) and! They go on break between 12-3pm so the bins slow down dramatically. The people aren’t cut throat on weekdays it’s a different crowd! I vote you give it one more chance :)

[@Girlygrunge]

I loved so much stuff that you passed over! I think the bins are fun since it’s a treasure hunt

[@Lily_lost]

It was so crazy to realize this is the one I go to like three times a month it's close to my house I grew up going here and yes it's a fight for survival but I can save so much money

[@rubyisontheinternet]

I love the bins! I used to go a lot when I was younger and a little more willing to dig. It’s definitely more cut throat type of thrifting. Now that I’m older and I am more willing to pay the premium go to second hand shops that are more curated and avoid the hassle.

[@petro3441]

Hi i am new here from South Africa I love the way you put your videos together❤

[@jenniferbanez7457]

I had the SAME exact experience. The energy there is dark haha

[@TashaLeelyn]

ok i'm glad i'm not the only one 🫠

[@jennylgarciajlg79]

I tried goodwill bin for the first time a couple months ago and I loved it. I landed at one by accident lol I was confused when I went in thought it was a normal goodwill. Lol 😂 but love it now.

[@TashaLeelyn]

i would definitely give it another shot maybe on a weekday, less busy would have been nice i think!

[@jennylgarciajlg79]

@@TashaLeelyn I will definitely do it again. I got a cart worth for my husband, son and I for $40

[@dmreddragon6]

Or try going later in the day. At my location (I know they're all different) I like going Sunday night a few hours before they close. Hardly anyone there.

[@lindahill2827]

Our bins are busy too. People are regulars & fill several carts not sure what they do with it all Guessing resale. I usually go to the bins they have already been through You could get run over at the new bins It is more fun if you go with a friend. My sister - in - law comes to visit once a year and always wants to go. My store is few miles away & it's a bins store & retail next to each other & they are both big. My brother & neice go skiikg & we go to Goodwill 😅

[@enhyx]

you’re 100% right about needing to stay all day to find good stuff. you can definitely walk in and get lucky with a few pieces, but 9 times out of 10 im at the bins from 8 to 6 and rarely get over 20 items 😂

[@americangirlNJ]

We have one 15 min away and we get good stuff all the time. The one by me makes you line up in a different room. 6 lines and then the worker calls your line and you line up behind the tape. They usually take out about 10-15 bins It gets nuts! When this happens , I stay at the older ones and take my time cuz no one is there. I have waited almost an hour to check out also. Lines get crazy long

[@michelle_jasek]

I went to the same goodwill bins last year! and I had the exact same experience lol it was so stressful, and everyone was constantly in your face! I ended up getting a book about birds that was pretty heavy, so paying by the weight didn't work for me haha

[@pukestar]

As an avid thrifter for most of my life, I've always been terrified of the bins, like you said about anxiety. Someday I'll brave it!

[@bonniebonnie7149]

Here in California people wear disposable gloves when they dig thru the bins, and then wash the purchases in the washing machine as soon as they get home. Hope this helps!

[@kavakitten]

the bins are not for the faint of heart, it’s sooo good for resellers and if you have the physical/mental capacity to dig for a few hours. i want to try going so badly, but mine are also super far away 😅

[@caitrnb7953]

Omg you were in london!!!???? I love the bins, I want to go with you hahaha

[@kirakookie]

For some of those items who dont come from a shop, i wonder why they didnt put it in the store first. After all some of those look actually nice, and then there are those items where you know, why they didnt end up in a store.

[@JennaMcCallister]

I’ve been on the fence since they just opened one by us near Chicago, I think I’m good lol

[@crzy8angel]

They don’t do bins here in Georgia (USA), they have everything separated into groups of whatever it is and hanging up or on a shelf. I wouldn’t want to do the bin thing. It looks too exhausting. 😝🤣🤣

[@itscarolinemary]

lol sorting with one hand would be tiring 😂 never been to the bins!

[@TashaLeelyn]

omg it was 😅 i think i pulled something in my shoulder because i was hurting the next day lol it’s all this blankets you gotta lift!

[@emeraldleafs1905]

Goodwill outlet is where the main store items don't sell after the colors rotation than they sent it to the goodwill outlet. Or to another store to see if they can sell it there.

[@comfeefort]

Not always, it depends on the initial processing, if they see something unsellable it goes to the bins. They employ a lot of people with disabilities (it's their foundations support) They can pass a lot of good things straight to the bins

[@emeraldleafs1905]

@comfeefort I got the info from the goodwill manager.

[@SandeeCosta-pb6fv]

Did they know u were coming.. I go everyday sometimes twice. That's not a Sunday it's jamed packed. Ur making it look so easy.. And totally agree it's not for everyone. It took me 3 times before I could decide if I liked it or not. The best part of it all u never know what is coming Ur way.. The bins are alot better than what Ur showing but not as easy either how did u like the shoe bin.. I'm still scared and it's been years. Love the staff and the regulars are awesome we all work together as we all look for different things. But it's a team.

[@SandeeCosta-pb6fv]

That place saved me from going into depression. It's my go to get away place.

[@deemayhew4211]

Did you get anything? The long grey see through cardigan at the end was nice

[@TashaLeelyn]

I left empty handed :( but it's ok, the hunt was still fun and like I said, I'm thrifting more intentionally these days. ❤

[@teribennett7687]

I really liked the bins when I lived in N.C. , in fact I miss them because there are none where I live now.

[@TashaLeelyn]

Do you feel like everytime you went you had a different experience? Like some days were better than others? Any tips for me?

[@teribennett7687]

Undoubtedly the bins are not going to be for everyone and some are cleaner and more organized then others. Standing in line for new bins was weird. I personally love digging and rummaging for those treasures. Try going on a quieter day, maybe a Monday or Wednesday.

[@TashaLeelyn]

I think I'll give it another go, and a quieter day would be better, you're right!

[@lisaisaleo]

Is this the one in London? I’ve been here and gloves are a must for sure. Or sanitizer for sure. But I got such sweet finds there but it’s hit or miss for sure.

[@TashaLeelyn]

Yes it is!

[@cuongynguyen]

Okay but actually they turned out super cute

[@einakirovski9019]

Edmonton has as well. Great place to find toys:)

[@Valeria-dm5sx]

I definitely recommend wearing a mask too! Dust flies EVERYWHERE

[@gabby_olivari]

As an anxious being myself, I feel like I would feel rushed and I wouldn't have the time to check sizes/pieces as I would like. Ouff It often feels like there are mostly small sizes too from what I've seen

[@flowerrrrchild]

I love the bins but def give me major anxiety lol

[@gracerodriguez6869]

I agree with you, not for me, I remember being so excited to go to one of those goodwills but ended up not enjoying it

[@kaesmithmusic]

I couldn't do it for the same reasons you had troubles. Thanks for sharing; now I know that it's not for me.

[@jackieclark817]

Hard pass but thanks for experiencing it for us! ❤️ Great info.

[@maudeeverill6798]

Maybe the blankets or quilts would have been nice for the puppies ❤

[@TashaLeelyn]

I never even thought of this, good idea to keep in mind for next time. They love a quilt, they are cool to lay on!!

[@juliekeil8791]

I agree with you. Goodwill bins are notworth the overwhelming anxiety, time it takes to sort, the people in your space, or the grimy, disease riddled crud on your hands. Yuck! Just found you and I like your style! ❤

[@MrsQuam]

Loved the music!

[@shalecewyatt4103]

Ugh I've missed the thrift with me videos!

[@scraphappycat]

I had the same experience… was this in Canada? Maybe our bins are not as good as the American ones I keep watching thrifters get lucky at.

[@TashaLeelyn]

Yes, London! I feel like the american ones are definitely better!

[@LeahMargaret]

I went to the bins once and disliked the experience similar to you. Stressed me right out. I didn’t know the rules, and people were super rude. Made me feel so anxious.

[@lindsayhoughton5103]

I didn’t know we had one in Ontario!!! Where is this??

[@gracedemerling9492]

London ON

[@TashaLeelyn]

I put the address in the description for ya ❤️

[@terrirouleau4758]

Nope. I couldn’t do that. Brave you 😅

[@Moaritsu]

This sounds like a social anxiety nightmare for me!! Has this always been a thing? Or has it come up with the rise of reselling and gen z's interest in vintage clothes? Thrifting feels so different from 10 years ago, every time I go to the normal side of the store, there are ppl Google lensing items to check their value

[@dichang3]

Goodwill bins have been around for awhile and now. Not sure how many years. But definitely over a decade.

[@Pompomponyo2]

Just a tip, I’ve never been but I’ve watched a lot of videos. I’d suggest wearing gloves, I’ve heard that the clothes are filthy. It’s probably a good idea so you don’t end up with some sort of skin infection.

[@elainereynolds7701]

The Black Dress looked cute on...

[@dotsonms]

I've found a few things at my bin store but it's definitely overwhelming and feels so dirty, I'd rather shop in the regular thrift stores

[@TashaLeelyn]

Me too :( fun every once in a while for sure! Maybe would have also been more fun without a camera in my one hand? Was hard to really dig! I might go again some day but def prefer the normal thrifting experience over this!

[@gailwilliams5278]

It looks like you’re rummaging through giant laundry hampers (ugh) and dumpsters, For all you know, the good things are at the bottom. Pieces/parts falling off, fragile things getting damaged, shoe pairs not together. A terrible way to thrift shop!

[@gettingjamieback1888]

Yay 🎉

[@amyb1993]

What was the size range like there?

[@TashaLeelyn]

Honestly I saw everything, even remember seeing 2 plus sized items (a dressy top and a dress).

[@dmreddragon6]

Sizes range from newborn to 5X. Sometimes I see a lot of certain sizes because there's a batch of raw donations, you could find an area with say a lot of plus sizes.

[@thisandthat65]

I wear knife gloves even in the clothing. I found a broken frame glass that could have changed someone's life in the clothing. Knife gloves protect against class.

[@itscarolinemary]

Wearing a go pro would be ideal for this experience 😅

[@TashaLeelyn]

I wasn’t allowed to film so i was trying to be as stealthy as possible, if i was wearing it they would have notice quicker and i’m not sure how much footage i woulda gotten!

[@adablair2562]

I’m glad you took us with you, and yes I don’t think the bins are for me. One too many rules for used items.

[@TashaLeelyn]

Yes! Exactly! Totally agree.

[@AlyssumCandyYT]

I went once, and it was panic inducing for sure...

[@paolinasulli1881]

Jeez that theory top new with tags that you discarded 😢at like 2.18

[@TashaLeelyn]

had dirt all over it!

[@8randomprettysecret8]

Ladies!!! 🥺

[@sandywhite4042]

We do not ,have one around us. Watching your video, I'm glad we don't because in one spot where we have a Goodwill. People would fight you. Even going in to itnow remodel . It's not a nice place . You feel unwelcome. Now ,one so many town away . Everything, is so clean and picked up. . The Employee you work there are so friendly. If thy se you with out a cart . They'll ask if you need one and go get you one.

[@TashaLeelyn]

I much prefer regular thrifting for sure, there is less stress and I enjoy that so much more. I wonder if I went on a Monday if it would have been less busy?

[@michellevolkmann5675]

Hi it fun

[@vickiphllips1159]

Nice to do but for safety reasons always wear gloves and masks just FYI thanks so you can rage next shopping experience😊

[@JYYB]

I feel like these type of things are not worth it. Yes its cheap but OMG not worth the anxiety and getting told off from mean people.

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

I'm an avid thrifter and I'd probably want gloves and a mask in that place.

[@cynthiaclee9209]

The both of you need to get some thick gloves, goodness knows what is in there PLEASE

[@danielleharty269]

Oh lord ..... no gloves 😮

[@antonellabassi3466]

I enjoy watching videos of people at the bins but apparently where you are affects a lot the treasures that can be found. Did you get that lingerie? Looked very good on you!

[@zuska168]

This is not fun.Altogether miksed.Ok when its nice hang out,in some order.

[@danicaplum]

You lost me at “sticky”

[@TashaLeelyn]

lmfao, i don’t even blame you

[@dianefields295]

I don’t like this place because of messy. Other place goodwill is nice and not mess. Why not you go goodwill better.