Goodwill Bins in California

"Many of the clothes in the bins are actually in great shape! Lots of good quality baby clothes too. This is a great place to come to give back to your community by taking some items home, throwing them in for a quick wash, and donating them to your local homeless shelter. This also helps the environment - these items are donated to people in need instead of sitting it a landfill after they are sent off from Goodwill Outlet. Overall, the staff and customers were very friendly and polite. I avoided the new bins because people swarm them like a Black Friday sale. The clothes were $1.54 per pound!"

"Weird. I went in expecting a nicely set up thrift store. But instead, there were troughs of random clothes and everything else all mixed together and thrown around in the bins. And the people there were aggressively digging through everything once the lady wheeled over the bins, just grabbing full bags and putting them in their carts without even knowing what's in them. It was definitely not a relaxing shopping experience. It was pretty hot in there because the ac is broken at the moment and the building smelled like urine. It was a strange experience since I've never been in a goodwill like that. I ended up going to the goodwill on Franklin and florin by the foodmaxx and had a much better time."

"I come here for the bargains. Clothing is $1.49/lb. It can be pretty messy in here, so I highly recommend bringing your patience, maybe some gloves, and leaving young kids at home. Plan for a couple of hours to sift through each of the bins. Be aware that when new bins are brought out, people lose their minds fighting to be the first to grab stuff. No thank you, I'm happy to wait. Parking can be tough some days."

"Bins come out differently now to reduce the congestion. Definitely a treasure hunt style of thrifting while others are also treasure hunting. It’s fun if you go into it knowing this is not your typical mellow style thrifting but more of a competition 😂😂 10/10 would go again for the cheap price and the hunt lol …"

"I am going to share my unbiased opinion of this goodwill as I am a regular and come usually twice a week. There will be times where something has been broken, spilled, or dirty, it is suggested to wear gloves when digging through the bins. Always wash your hands after digging through as you dont know where stuff has been. The clothes are usually not as dirty as the assorted toys/knick-knacks. Usually things aren't super bad though. The staff have been very friendly to me when I've interacted with them. As long as you A) dont get in the way of the bins when they're swapped out, B) you dont let your children run around too far away from you, C) you don't dig through the beens when they are putting new ones in. Sometimes they will even weigh my clothes with my other things which makes it cheaper! Books/DVDs/Vinyls are all 25 cents. This place is always crowded and usually all of the shopping carts are taken. I usually just use a bag to put stuff in as getting a cart is nearly impossible. When bins are swapped and newly replaced people tend to swarm around, if you want to find good things you'll probably have to get used to that chaos. However, some good stuff is still left over after the swarm of people. Shoes and clothes are usually more crowded, especially new shoes. If youre looking for a laid back calm environment, this may not be the place for you. Things are pretty cheap as its weighed by the pound although they've been slowly raising their prices. But usually I can get a full bag of stuff for like 7 dollars. I do stay longer though around 2-3 hours for bin rotations. People have complained about a group of guys who always come here and scalp all the good stuff to resell, im talking like 20 guys so, which kind of sucks but thats kind of the nature of this place. I see it as competitive thrifting, be quick and scout out or leave empty handed. Thats my feedback, overall I like the place but you have to enter the place with a certain mindset and not expect to find anything in particular. You can literally find anything here, even stuff you probably dont want to find or touch lol. Just have fun and maybe find something cool for cheap."

"These places are great for kids toys, especially outdoor toys so you can hose them down before use. Gloves are a great idea but thick gloves are probably safest as I've seen very sharp objects in the rummage bins. People wait around for new bins to come out so be prepared for a little competition. Happy digging!"

"Intresting place, you really have to dig around to find some treasure. The staff is nice and does their best to coordinate the bins and bring new things out. Fellow thrifters can get a bit wild when a new bin is rolled out and they all jump on it. Center bins are full of random clothes, all shapes , sizes , color, condition. Book bins are to the side as well as shoes. Furniture in the back and household randomness to the left of the store. It takes a bit of time and sorting but I can usually find somethings I am happy with. Prices are set by lb for clothes and books, shoes, glass,etc are at a set price. Quite affordable."

"This goodwill is disgusting. Please wear gloves when you're digging through bins and wear a mask cause the place smells bad almost like urine. Anyways, I love what I bought. I bought two sweaters, Levi jeans, and a plushie ALL for 5 dollars. I dont have any pics of the inside but I only have pics of what I bought. So, if you wanna find cute clothes you might find some here and you'll save a lot of money. Make sure you wash everything before trying them on. :)"

"The website is incorrect, there is NO clearance center here selling "furniture, family apparel, linens, accessories and select household items." There is only the electronics store, and auctions. The electronics store was okay (hence two stars instead of one), plenty of cheap computers and some of the more common video game consoles, but they were all in extremely rough shape. Much worse than I'm used to seeing in Goodwills in other counties."

"I've been in this location enough times to finally do a decent review of it and if you don't feel like reading a long winded explanation all you need to know is this: don't bother coming here as an individual customer since anything good isn't available for sale and the few things that are available get sold to a literal cartel of buyers. Find a decent non-crime ridden goodwill. Now if you feel like reading on. The location itself is nice enough (building wise) but it's 100 percent geared for huge moneyed interests who buy stuff from the USA and then resell in Mexico. Most of the staff will reserve any of the good items to sellers they know personally so you'll be out of luck if you think you're snagging something. All of these sellers essentially no joke form a goodwill cartel of sellers who seem to have dibs on everything. Management at this goodwill seems to be aware but they don't seem to care or are very likely in on how the selling and buying is done. Next let's speak about the trash in the parking lot, it's everywhere and there will be literal caravans preventing you from parking blaring loud music during your whole stay (and no security won't help you or care)and you'll be driving through trash that the poor overworked goodwill workers try to constantly sweep. Be very careful getting items of interests it's not unusual for you to be accosted or threatened with violence by the big buyers outside if they feel your item should've been theirs . That being said if you need a charger or something or happen to be in the area then sure swing by they have literal totes of the stuff they can't get rid off. If you have to go here for any reason go closer to closing time since the big buyers by then will be gone and you'll have a decent time to scour anything that for some reason nobody could tell had some value. I've snagged an x230, a mech keyboard, and even a decent Nvidia card. Of course this been over the course of about 2 years now so that should tell you how bad this location is. All I have to say is this, I've been in some shady goodwills but this one takes the cake. Good luck if you come here. Or better. Don't."

"This about security and management Security they pick on the working poor for petty things and they over look alot of safety and fire issues They throw away too much merchandise that can be resold but they are more interested in filling up the landfill Raises are rare and the turnover rate is real high Security chords it's employees just to sign things they shouldn't"

"Auctions and electronics store. Different discounts during the week, no student or senior discounts at this location. Cheaper than regular Goodwill shops, but have to look harder to find stuff. If your looking for mostly electronics and accessories, this is the place. Lost power cables, laptop power cable, speaker blew out, lost remote, etc? You probably can find it here. So far I've bought Yamaha HDMI receiver, dvd remotes, blu ray players, cox cable modems, sound bars, wine fridge, misc. cables and even a stock stereo for my van. No complains. There's also workbench to test out electronics."

"Absolutely insane..I found a hand full of goodies..the cashier that came up seemed to be bothered with helping me..mind you it was near the end of the day..found a scarf that was torn ask if it could be discounted...was told no..I also found a couple of childrens back packs .I had looked at the price list posted on the wall..figured they would probably be on the lower end..guess that's what I get for thinking $5 each..she went above and beyond to make sure of the sizes on the baby clothes...due to then being priced different then children's clothes...the whole transaction was ugly...after she totaled it...she asked if I wanted a bag..she then says there .75¢...so I had said..ok...she then cancelled the whole transaction to add the price of the bag...after how unpleasant she was I had enough...told her nevermind and walked out ..you would have thought these items were new and designer...!!! There old and donated...just as the other reviews...most of the bins were just about empty..they also had one side of the place roped off..with full bins..I was told they would have more stuff tomorrow...I won't be going back..AMVETS has a bin store there prices are half of what this store is and twice as much stuff...and in much better shape ..please don't waste your time!!!"

"I have already been three times and they just opened Feb 28th! It got better every time. It is a outlet/bin store so most is priced per pound as you can see in the pictures. But you can fin really good deals if you take the time to look. This store has it all too the other outlets in San Diego just sell one main type of items. While they say the specialize in furniture here they also had books, toys, clothes, shoes, appliances, purses, bags, jewelry, movies, sporting goods, linens and lots of other stuff. I hope they keep getting good inventory so I can shop multiple times a month and find good stuff. You might be overwhelmed if you haven't been to this type of store before. Ask a employee, everyone that I talked to were very friendly and helpful with my questions. We also loved free parking in downtown! They have a garage under the building with a elevator that bring u up to the store."

"New Goodwill outlet. The Bins. In what was a former furniture store. It is clean, well lit. Has parking underground off 15th Street near loading docks. Walk up the garage ramp and around corner to 14th Street side and people line up there before it opens at 830am. Inside you can grab a cart. They have clothing, some shoes, some housewares, and some furniture. They put bins out in the room before the public enters. There was no rotation of the bins. Pricing per chart. About 2 dollars a piece with cheaper price for 15 items. They charge up for shoes, jackets. Overall nice experience, patrons were not too aggressive yet."

"This location has so much potential but consistently floods their floor with rejected, picked through product from other outlet centers. You could dig for hours and still walk away empty handed. Do not waste your time. They'll say they're adding 40+ new bins but they are all filled with absolute crap and nothing work buying."

"What a fantastic Goodwill Outlet! When I travel for work I love visiting the outlets in the area, and this one did not disappoint. The best part are the employees. They are so nice and very helpful. You definitely want to get there early to secure parking, as it gets full quickly. There is no need to get in line for entrance. About 10 minutes before opening they pass out raffle tickets to everyone. At opening, they draw the tickets and that's the order you are let in. If you are one of the first in, head left, grab a cart and go into that room by the carts with big boxes and bins. Try to secure a large tall plastic bin or large cardboard box because the first customers to get to those can dig through, while no one else is allowed until they're done. They toss their unwanted items into a shallower/lower bin that anyone can go through, though really only one, max two people can fit to look through. If you love spending a few hours looking for treasures, you'll absolutely find them here. This is a great store and I can't wait to return."

"I was delighted when I found this place years ago, especially with the price of the kids clothes. They used to be 2 for $1. I have 6 kids and I used to fill two big bags of just kids clothes. On my recent trip, I was heading towards the cash register when I noticed a new sign with new pricing on it. $2.50 a piece for kids clothes. I put everything down and left frustrated. I can get that price at my local thrift store without having to dig through bins of clothes. It just doesn't make sense for me to shop there anymore."

"Love thrift shopping here. Staff is Great and friendly. Prices are great. Always playing good 🎶music of all variety on the loud speaker. You can find great things if u dig threw the bins. totally worth it for me because I have found ALOT of good clothes for my family and me. ALWAYS a returning customer! …"

"We went middle of the day on a random Thursday and we’re not disappointed! walked around with plenty of goodies before they go to landfill- items seemed clean - i didn’t see deep boxes to dig through just some bins! Staff & security guy was super friendly & helpful! will be back! Resellers go first thing in morning so might be more busy then!"

"Bring gloves or hand sanitizer , water to drink, lots of time, patience and get ready to dig in. The staff is friendly but beware there are a bunch of aggressive and rude patrons😒 People do not obey orders, for instance when the staff is changing tables/bringing out new merchandise they ask that you not go into the bins until the chain is all the way across and not to run. Well, there is always a handful that actually follow those rules while the folks that are challenged in the courteous and let's be civil to each other arena just take off and snatch everything in sight. To avoid that, I attempted to pass to the next table and a lady kept pushing her a@# into me to prevent me from passing her, didn't want me to get ahead to the tables that she had yet to examine before she did, I suppose. 😒 Umm, yeah I aint no punk 🤣🤣 so I scooted right on thru and managed to find a great camera. So get in there, don't be afraid, if you search you can find some cool stuff."

"The location was easy to find and there are plenty of free street parking. They have shopping carts and list out the prices on what the items cost. At the time I was there, it was $1 each clothing. Music is playing while you dig through the bins so it makes the time by fast. The only I did like was, everything is mixed up so there are no separations between, men, woman, kids etc you literally have to sort it throughout. I did found a few good clothes that I liked. Also the staff was nice and very helpful."

"Awesome staff , great deals, very clean, never disappoints. Its no longer $1per lbs. I believe its $1 per item now which is still a great deal. Great place to find bedding for sure. You can find new sheet sets there often for only $1 that would cost over $200 in the store. Always new stuff every 30min or so. Sometimes the crowd of regulars are pushy and annoying and they tend to horde a lot of stuff then toss it back later but you get kinda used to it. (not much else you can do) but the people that work there have worked there a long time and are always happy to see you and welcoming. The employees there are reason enough for a 5star rating. Can't say enough good stuff about this spot and their staff."

"Hit or miss! I’ve found some treasures like designer shoes, silk scarves, niche designer clothing, but there are days where I leave with nothing, too. What keeps me from going more often is that they now require that everyone move to the perimeter to wait (no shopping) while tables are changed. It makes the experience take 4 times as long, since most of the time I’m not interested in running to the new bin anyway. i understand it’s because customers were not following directions, but I’d really rather continue searching the older bins while people wait for the new one. 😄 also, they sometimes charge you PER item in a set. It’s kind of ridiculous given that these things are on their way to a landfill. I wanted to buy a small bag of fabric appliqué odds and ends and they charged me per appliqué — something I would have never purchased for that price at a thrift store lol they done that to me for old dinner napkins before, too. So $12 for a set of 6 old napkins 💀"

"Don't bother coming here on the weekend, you're going to be competing with 50+ people for every set of rotated bins. It's ridiculous when it comes to competition since this GW outlet is well known, it's not like other GW bins where it's only a few people per bin. Too many teen groups hunting for their baggy vtg shirts and jeans and resellers elbowing your sides. All the bins that are ignored are basically nearly worthless since they're scavenged clean, unless you know how to hunt for mids that people ignore or are interested in hipster clothes people don't want. And the rumors about the workers and manager sorting and taking all the good stuff before they bring out the bins is true because almost every bin that I sifted through (w/ the 50+ other people) barely get anything good these days. You basically have to be extremely lucky and know exactly what to find if you want to stand a chance of finding some good deals. Be there for the morning rotation or don't bother. Or maybe go to the retail store next door and avoid the crowds altogether."

"Idk why they switched the retail to the other side. It’s all clothes now. Hardly anything else and most of it is overpriced garbage—you’re better off digging in the bins for clothes. I used to come here for furniture and homewares and it’s completely pointless now."

"This was an awful experience. I’d rather spend my morning digging through bins of snakes. Everyone is so rude and so pushy. Literal grown men running, pushing and tossing things everywhere. I watched more than one old lady get shoved aside by a man. If you feel like fighting to the death for garbage this is the place for you."

"People were rude and borderline violent. I saw multiple people steal items from peoples carts. I saw groups of resellers tossing the clothes they no longer wanted on the floor and then walking / stepping on the clothing. Multiple employees rammed new bins into me (I was not standing where I wasn’t supposed to) and one bin rolled over my foot. There is no law or order here. However, this is one of the last few thrift stores you can truly get a good deal. I found a lot of really fun and unique pieces for a total of under $50. If you are fine with people encroaching on your personal space and grabbing things from bins before they are supposed to, then you’ll be fine here. I visited the Goodwill Outlet in Panorama City before and the management did NOT tolerate people stealing things from other people’s carts or grabbing things from new bins before all the bins are brought out. Will I be coming back? Idk. The Panorama City outlet felt comparatively much less chaotic."

"This place is great. Ugh, I get addicted, I wish I didn't work so close. Basically they have a bunch of stuff that the other goodwills don't have room for and they throw everything in giant. . Bins? You rummage through and when you're done- they weigh it. Shoes / clothes are $1.50/pound and 'hard goods' like toys, movies, misc, and books are $0.50 a pound. Yes, there's a lot of junk but you can find awesome things and even brand new stuff. I found a $200 chiropractic back massager for $3. Tons of new with tags clothes for less that's a dollar. Just tons of nice things. BUT the people will basically run you down to beat you two things, so I end up getting the leftovers because I don't want to fight for it. Otherwise it's great and the staff is a lot more friendly than they used to be"

"This outlet is ok. They have stricter rules than the other outlets I've been too. No kids allowed and you must stay behind the yellow line when new bins are brought out. And they will yell at u if u don't listen! Just fyi 😁 ppl are pretty savage just like at most of the bins I've gone to. Ive never found anything here to great to brag about but it all depends on timing."

"You can find treasure here but it is a grungie envionment. Wear gloves to protect your hands. Elbow to elbow. Pallet auctions every other day at 7 am. Closes 6pm sharp. No children or teenagers allowed which makes is a better shopping experience. My"

"It’s a mystery to what you’ll dig for. People stay all day to check out the new bins that are brought out often throughout the day."

"This Goodwill is one where you have to dig through bins elevated on mobile tables. There are typically around 10 to 12 bins out at any time and if you get lucky they will switch them out while you are there so you can get a crack at some fresh merchandise. Yes, you really have to dig through to find some decent things, but I came out of there with Rock and Republic jeans and a gorgeous black dress from Express (both had a busted zipper, but it was an easy fix with an online tutorial). I've had a lot of luck getting some nice t-shirts and a few excellent vintage pieces. The clothing typically runs around two dollars an item, so I am willing to spring a little extra effort on dry cleaning or fixing a popped seam. I also try to schedule at least a solid hour to be there to search, but I have spent up to two hours really plowing through the bins when I am on a mission. The store itself is well lit, clean, and staff is friendly. There is free off street parking. You don't pay much when you go, but you have to work for your finds."

"This is my first experience with the blue bins. I found it extremely funny the way people line up and wait for the bins to come out and when the fourth bin comes out that basically is to go ahead to look in the bins get out what you want. I did not dig through the clothes bins because I was not there for that. But they did have four bins that had DVDs VHS and books which were all $1.25 each. Just before I left they brought a blue bin out with electronics in it such as earbuds Chargers cigarette lighter chargers for your USB and Etc. I found these very good value because they also were weighed by the pound. Earbuds were approximately 24 cents each, cigarette lighter Chargers that plug into a cigarette lighter with one or two USB slots and Accord where approximately 24 cents each. I bought a few electronics a bunch of DVDs and found it enlightening way to do things. To all the naysayers that think this is terrible you have your opinion. Personally I thought it was funny and affordable."

"Everything is in big blue tubs, nothing is organized, if you are looking for something your going to have to sort through for any sizing on clothes, shoes, etc. Not to mention the miscellaneous items have glass and the majority of it is broken in the tub you are digging through."

"It's messy, but very inexpensive. You have to dig A LOT to find articles of clothing you might like. Parking is easy and clothes were $1.99 per pound! I got about 13 items of clothing for $7.48! It was AMAZING. Not the best deal if you're getting books or electronic items be sure hey measure by weight, but definitely worth the trip if you're looking to save money."

"This place is in a new building or more modern than the one in San Bernardino. Plenty of parking available. Open floor plan with lots of bins and good space for everyone. No one is really on your personal space with the exception of when they bring out a new bin. Like the one in San Bernardino, this one here In Riverside has the same problem IMHO. You have various groups of people , mostly guys who are too competitive looking for specific items to flip online. I stated this on my review for the San Bernardino location, but it's like seeing the tasmanian devil going around the new bins flipping everything while you're there also being respectful to everyone else around you by not throwing things towards others. It's a disregard for everyone elses experience there. It's as if they are the only ones there. I'm sure everyone else there also wants to find cool things too. So my suggestion would be to the employees , I know y'all probably don't get paid a ton but would be great if reinforcing the no running rules or telling these people to calm down or something would be awesome. I'm sure if we all acted the me same way as these groups being all competitive and flipping things at people and disregarding rules etc that it would suck even more . Anywho I don't know if this helped anyone..... Also wear gloves and mask if you can , they have hand sanitizer the registers but if you get grossed out easily bring gloves, there is underwear and socks etc in the piles and all these comes from the Goodwill stores so who knows what type of bacteria are on the items. With that said place is kept very well and tidy. AC is on and not stuffy at all."

"Very clean with friendly workers. I'm not sure why anyone is leaving poor reviews. If digging for deals is not your thing, then please don't leave a poor review. The clothes are only $3.19 a pound. That's a better deal than many other thrift stores in Riverside. If you enjoy searching for deals and don't mind sorting through the bins, I would highly recommend that you check it out."

"EVERY bin store in the nation should model their store after this one. The management has created an impeccable store where energy is respectful and mindful, even for the customers.. the customers are taught to be respectful and mindful of the store and each other while shopping making such a pleasant and fun experience. Thank you for that. A true gem and fun store to always find treasures. There is order, cleanliness and structure here that the management has created that especially the San Fernando Road store needs to exhibit and learn from Spruce Street. There's even a sense of community here, getting to meet other like minded shoppers. They also refresh the bins perfectly. Sets up barricade. Gives disclaimer to be respectful and not to run. Everybody abides. And they refresh frequently. 100% worth spending a day here shopping, always finding gems the t-shirt bros leave behind"

"Wider selection, cleaner and more affordable than the San Bernardino location. I always manage to find a cart. Great customer service. You easily could spend the whole day here. Weekends are the busiest so plan accordingly. Also remember to bring gloves and a mask (optional), since some of the bins are quite dirty. In the past I've found used baby diapers, dirt, etc..."

"This review is about the Goodwill Outlet Store on Moffett St near the airport. Hours can vary without notice due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns. Current hours as of Sept 2020 are 8AM - 6PM, 7 days/wk. No children under 15 allowed. Masks must be worn. Restrooms & drinking fountains are closed. BTW, sanitary actions such as wiping carts down with disinfectant only appear to occur after store closes. Two to three times per day during business hours, the store closes for about 1/2 hour so that new tables of fresh merchandise can be brought out without causing a stampede of bargain-hunting customers. Prior to bringing out the new merchandise, all customers must check out & the front doors are closed. A new line of customers waiting to get in the store then forms. The store is limiting occupancy to about 45 people. The limit is most heavily enforced when the store first opens (or reopens). After this, admission is restricted when customers accumulate to the point that they begin to stop social distancing and/or if they exceed 4 persons per merchandise table. I personally recommend customers wear mechanic's gloves to protect their hands as they sort merchandise. These are avail for a few bucks at Harbor Freight. Unfortunately, there are often large pictures with picture-frame glass mixed in the merchandise in the roll-around tables. This glass often gets broken due to customer greed & haste. IMO, Goodwill employees should be required to put all such pictures & glass in bins dedicated to this purpose else a lawsuit is inevitable. Due to the large number of customers in the store and the nature of people jockeying to grab a bargain, social distancing is not always practiced by customers. This makes this store not as safe as a regular retail store where social distancing is more consistently followed. That said, roof-top air-conditioners (when on) provide excellent ventilation & that does help reduce the chance of infection. If you are careful to quickly back off and maintain social distance from those that encroach, especially from those that are speaking, if you don't touch your face, and if you sanitize your hands immediately after leaving, then shopping here may be OK. Experts generally agree that you usually need to be in close contact with an infected person for at least several minutes to become infected unless they directly cough or sneeze on or near you. However, talking is not that much better, so again, back away. To be a bit safer, I leave the merchandise I buy untouched in my hot dry car for about 3 days after purchase. This increases the odds that any virus on it is dead before I handle it again. I put my masks and gloves on the dashboard where they are exposed to the sun. I have several sets so I can rotate. I use a different set of PPE for the grocery store than for stores such as this. I feel sorry for the store employees as they are likely at the most at risk of COVID-19 exposure. There is very limited Plexiglas shielding at the cash registers, and employees spend a lot of time on the sales floor cleaning up merchandise that has fallen. Customers seem to enter employees' 6' social-distancing space quite freely and employees, in trying to get their work done quickly, often encroach on the six-foot space of customers. That said, I am told that to date, no employees at this location have come down sick. That is a very good sign, though some employees may have been infected but remained asymptomatic. If the pandemic worsens or if infection contact tracing ever shows this store was a COVID-19 hotspot, the health department may shut this place down until Goodwill does a major merchandising reformat. With the large number of customers churning through disorganized bins, the store currently bears more similarity to a casino or a theater concession store than it does to a retail store. Theaters and I believe casinos have been deemed not safe to reopen. If you shop here, much of the responsibility to avoid infection is on you. If this critique concerns you, this is probably not the store for you at this time."

"honestly, you’ll find the best clothes here at the goodwill bins especially if your style is 2000’s/vintage. clothes reak, piled up & disorganized but all you just gotta do is get some gloves, get a cart and dig through the mountains of clothes!! i remember buying 6-7 items which were pants and tops and they were all for $14 plus coins!! its very ugly and gross and everyone goes crazy but its so worth it!!"

"The employees are very helpful & do the best they can to keep it clean & safe for everyone so its a great place to look for clothing,shoes,dvds,purses etc.without spending alot of cash which sometimes can be as good a shape as buying them brand new you just have to take your time & dig through it all really good...i have found some unique items as well as few valuable antiques which can be overlooked by majority of people who shop here so if you have a good eye for those sort of things you are going to definitely find way more of that here than many of the other locations and thrift stores since most of the people who go here dont look for anything other than the clothes which is the only issue many seem to have at this place... The people who work here are always courteous so i give the place & workers 5 stars...its just the selfish and inconsiderate way some people are when looking through these bins..that is what ruins it for rest of us by the way they dig it all into couple carts without letting anyone really have a chance to see aanything due to so many of them picking up huge piles at a time like hyenas and putting stuff into bins or carts etc. always taking what they want out then they inconsiderately leave all the leftovers on floor for the workers to end up having to clean after... It was hard at first to score any of the good stuff but after awhile i got tired of letting those greedy people pillage through it all like they did which i now feel isnt as bad once i stopped being too uncomfortable saying excuse me when it is necessary...i know so many timid & shy aka introverted people like myself at first will sorta feel its a bit overwhelming at first but once you start to find those awesome things all that goes away real quick...So dont let first impressions or the groups of greedy hippos ruin all the fun or lose that digger passion of sharing with one another since we all go through hard times & have bills to pay which is why i aint too proud to get my hands dirty & save me some money especially being a mom with a teenage daughter who wants all that overpriced namebrand stuff it really helps finding alot of that brand name stuff here for a dollar instead of 70-80 bucks at the mall which is why i recommend this place especially to all the parents out there A fave place to go whenever i have any free time... Never know what great stuff im going to find next!"

"Big bin store too many screaming kids"

"Always find something good just go with at least two hours to dig or you won't find much. There are different rules depending what location you go to as to when you're allowed to touch the new bins they bring out. Don't go after 5 pm, they don't put any new products out after that and they put away the hard goods and shoes till closing."

"Not my favorite bins location but it is the closest to me and any location beats a traditional retail location when you are buying in bulk. Yes, it is disorganized. Yes, it is messy and dirty. Yes, you have to dig to find the treasures. That is why it is so cheap. Show me any retail thrift store that beats $2.XX/lb for clothing. I actually work for a thrift store (different chain) and our cheapest adult clothing is $4.79 for sleeveless tops (even basic camis). And we are the best priced thrift store in town. If you are shopping for personal use, this is probably not the type of store for you. Unless you like the thrill of the hunt. The chances of finding what you are looking for are slim to none, so go to a regular thrift store or a big box store and pay more. If you are a reseller, the bins are a no brainer. Personally, I'm not sure why you would even go to the bins unless you are a reseller. As far as them not allowing kids... Why would you even take a kid to the bins? Especially a baby? It's dirty, messy and can be downright dangerous. You will need to be there for several hours if you hope to find anything. Plus they are usually not in the best part of town. How are you going to watch your kids while you are digging through the bins? That's just asking for problems. And before anyone asks, I have 5 kids. Never have I taken them to the bins. It is not a kid-friendly place, never has been, never will be. The bins are not for everyone. Clearly."

"Visit this store on 11-18-2021. Price per lb. Is 2.29 for clothing about .30-.40 cents more then other outlets. Blue bins are pack you will do alot of digging. Everything mixes together clothes ,shoes, blankets, pillows. No hard goods are Glasware. Did find some good piece. Good customer service"

"Compared to the outlet in orange county, this one is smaller but cleaner. The lb cost 1.49 in orange is 2.49. They mostly.have clothes bins but a few toy and houseware bins. If you dig you can get some good things. They dont have a huge furniture section but the stuff they do have is priced reasonable. I would go back every week if i could. The grand opening was july 11 2013 ....and hopefully they keep it open and always nice ...unlike.the crap they sell at.other shops."

"Its my favorite 'thrift' store ive ever been to. I'm not sure about now- but years ago they used to sell cars at this location. My Grandfather actually bought a few for a GREAT price!! Staff was always friendly and helpful. Big bins to dig through for hours and filled with different clothing every two or three days. Its beautiful."

"If you're looking to thrift, I'd suggest sticking with the regular Goodwill locations, not this 'outlet'. This location is just a section of their main warehouse made into a makeshift storefront. It's a collection of pallet bins and folding tables with product dumped in by the truck load, thrown on the floor by inconsiderate customers, then left there because there's only 1 employee left to man the register and entire store alone. Absolutely no organization of clothes. Books are thrown in a giant bin with no regard of the damage they could sustain, and you cant see 90% of the buried ones underneath."

"Always a treasure hunt but so worth it. Proceeds from sales support employment and education. Item prices are not marked on many items but all items are priced at checkout. ( Most things are one to $10.) Don't haggle it is always worth the price asked. Clothes by the pound. Example of some of the items purchased. Wood Chipper works and looked new Retail $1100 Paid $100. Prada bag (real) Retail $1680 Paid $5. Pepsi vending machine Retail $4600 Paid $50 + New lock. Kirby Vacuums Retail (Could my get a firm retail price) but I got it for $10. Always worth stopping and shopping!"

"This is a goodwill outlet where all the rejected items from other goodwill stores end up mostly. They sell clothes by $2.xx /pound. All items with a sticker is NOT actual price, bring to counter and the sales clerk will discount even further. Found pairing knives were .25 each, sporting good items were $1, wii games $1, tons of great finds & deals. Most clothing will require digging as its in multiple mountain piles. Very unique and most awesome goodwill you'll ever go to."

"My Mom and I love to come here. I started going to a "bin" store in Oklahoma city while living there for the last couple years and when I moved back home this summer i couldn't wait to take my Mom to the bins here in San Diego (San yisdro) and show her how much fun it is. I was sad when I found out that things are a bit different here like there is three bin stores in San Diego county and each handles different types of donations. So San Yisdro has clothing and linens only but we find so many good items for a good deal. You can do a auction buy earlier in the mornings for a pallet of clothing but I haven't done that yet or in between 10:30am and 1pm you can buy clothing and shoes by the pound. I am still learning this store but what I am understanding is 35lbs and under is $22. Then 35lbs and up to 60 is $35. Shoes are $2 a pound. I might be wrong so check with a employee first before buying. We went two weeks ago and found a abundance of stuff in great or new condition. This morning when we went it was mostly poor condition and most should probably just be trashed. So it is different every time you go which makes it fun. Every time I go I can find stuff though you just have to dig to the bottom of the bin. I also shop for my family and not just me but I usually can find one thing for everyone. Have 😊 fun"

"I enjoyed my time in this outlet. It was mine and my moms first time going to a goodwill outlet. I’d have to say it was fun. I was there from 2-4pm digging through bins, overall we left with a total of 50-55 things, we lost count. We paid $16 something for everything. We favorite finds from today are a cool horoscope tapestry, Tory Burch pants, gap jacket, banana republic pants/skirts, Express jeans, some 7 jeans, linen jacket/ shirts , some curtains, and a chaps wool suit set. Not everything fits people in my family, bummer. But it was worth paying for to take home. I’d be interested in going to an outlet that mainly has shoes, idk if goodwill has that. The security was kind, workers didn’t say much, they just looked well worked& the workers pushing the bins away were polite. I recall a lady that asked me if I already looked through the wall bins a couple times before pulling them away, I appreciated that. Mom and I took care of some Christmas shopping. I have some give aways for some friends. I am sure I will soon become a regular. I am usually at swap meet weekly looking for some nice clothing finds, goodwill outlet might be better. I think it would be advisable to get there right at 12:30 to get better pickings, I personal wouldn’t pay $1 per item in the mornings, I enjoy treasure hunting."

"So I’ve been here twice. I typically shop for clothes, not blankets. It was really frustrating after digging through bins for several hours and being advised that clothes were $1, that when we got to the counter, some items were $1, $2, and $5. I told the cashier I would not pay $5 and she took the item and stashed it under the counter for herself. If this happens the next time I go, I’m going to speak with a manager."

"If you are in dire need of clothes for your family, for a low low price. This place is for you. Otherwise, if you are a thrifting/ collector of fashion and don't mind digging through heaps of nothing to find that 1 treasure, go for it.... for specific brands, your best bet is to go to the actual retail stores. This is first come first serve. At around 1030, you are assigned a bin, maybe 6 people and at a time, so everyone gets a chance and if you don't find anything, that's it. All clothes and linens. I unfortunately did not enjoy this or find anything but don't let this review discourage you from doing your thing here."

"I stopped coming here after the prices skyrocketed. Women’s clothing were either priced the same or more than major retail stores (Walmart, Target, Ross, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, etc.). Used donated dresses were priced at $12 to $16. No matter the reason for high pricing, items should not cost more than new items at major retail stores, especially since they are used AND with no return policy!"

"❗ ❗ This was a really great experience all around. Anyone who hasn't tried the big "pay by the pound" bins and the auctions is missing out on some really great deals. I had never done this before and a girl that was in the auction office came out to me and showed me exactly how to become a pro at doing this. There is a Filipina auction caller that is really accommodating -- In fact, I got better service from everyone at Goodwill better than if I had been to Nordstrom's! Certainly better customer service than the young ding-a-lings they hire at Forever 21. LOL! Little did I know I would drive out of there with a truckload of clothing and goods. I am blogging it all now. This place is a well-oiled machine!"

"Beware people are extremely aggressive. The staff will not tell you where the bins are, they will lie to you that they are closed or don’t know- they are around the side of the parking lots I had to leave my clothing at the counter to go get my car and they took items out of my bag- they think it’s a joke, they overcharged me by a lot"

"Best Goodwill yet. Picked up online order at huge warehouse & went up to store & market place, fancy words for bins. Store was very clean, lots of room, lots of room & helpful friendly staff."

"I went for the very first time today. First their clothes per pound is at 3 dollars and some change. Pretty expensive compared to other locations that I have seen online. Their merchandise is subpar honestly not worth it, you are better off catching thrift store sales when they have 50% off, that’s probably the best route.Note: there is a large group of “friends” who go together (like a gang/mob mentality), at the Yolanda location. Mind you it’s my first time there, there are lots of shopping carts on the side. So as I am headed over to the register on my way I decide to do one last view of things, I was at a bin, then curious about the shopping carts, I literally touched, like palm ✋ , touched, not even grab with fingers, and this lady in yellow who is known there, yells at me, ok not an issue, I immediately untouched, like I immediately jolted and untouched, imagine placing your hand and boom she shouts, then she says aggressively something along the lines of did you take anything!? THAT’s the part. Ppl really need to get their values together, I responded no I didn’t grab anything, don’t worry I’m not trying to taking anything. I am by myself, alone, the whole gang in the middle stare me down. Just not a pleasant interaction, people really forget their manners because these material items means so much to them. She literally saw when I touched ever so lightly with my hand 🤚, and then she is so invested over protecting these material items is insinuating I have taken something, or that I would be walking off with something of hers. Mind you I’m holding a huge comforter, (for my own bed), and holding a Trader Joe’s bag, I didn’t even have the physical capacity to be grabbing something. I am not into that type of human interaction, if you go, go with someone or be someone who doesn’t care for ppl to get mobby, (think Black Friday), go for it, but at $3 something a pound, not worth it. Also I don’t recommend going to vintage stores who upsell things or buying from anyone who upsells online. Check out local garage/ yard sales! I will give a shout out because I think another girl saw what happened, then as I was standing there, the employees were busy because they were putting other bins out so I was standing there, (as I was being stared down,) another girl in sweats saw me and was like if you want, (mind you because I didn’t have the physical capacity to even grab anything), she says to me “if you want, this cart is mine, and you can place your items, (comforter that takes up my whole hand), on top of my stuff here. 🥹🥹🥹 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 so I guess at the end of the day you will find those ppl who are kind. But I still wouldn’t recommend going."

"The dig! Everything comes out in huge bins and it's a free for all. Clothing is sold by weight and I have gotten great deals here. Just bring gloves or hand sanitizer because this place is not like a retail store :)"

"Ok bin store."

"This is an OUTLET store, meaning that anything the Retail Goodwill stores don't carry will show up here. Everything is brought out in large trays and the customers have to wait till all the trays are set out before they can rummage through them. This happens several times a day, so the excitement is high. You may find trash or treasure, anything from clothes to jewelry, furniture to crafting supplies. Items are weighted and priced by weight except for the heavier items which are priced individually or by a formula that is posted. This is not children friendly, as they will have to stay in a cart, and it is very difficult to move the cart in and out of the trays. I find it difficult to spend a long time here when I use my cane, though I have seen some come in using wheel chairs, it doesn't seem easy. I recommend bringing a friend, they bring in two rows of trays at one time and it is best to cove them both at the same time. Good luck and have fun."

"Edit (months later): I came back to visit. The place has a whole new system now. 1.There are rolling industrial clothing hampers now that you can use as carts-this is a good thing. But you can't save your items in the cart while you wait outside for the bins to be replinished. This is good bc it means new people get to use the carts every time. BUT, it's also frustrating. This system does NOT exist at other outlet stores. At other outlet stores, it's a VERY SIMPLE SYSTEM. Your cart is your cart until you check out. You don't have to go outside and wait for bins to turn over. You don't have to make multiple purchases throughout the day bc you're forced to pay after one round of bins is over. If they rotate the bins every hour or so from 7 am to 3pm, that means you're potentially making 7 purchases throughout the day! But like I said, the only good part about this system is it forces people to not hoard 5+ carts all day. So I get it. 2. No more bulk selling 3. A LOT, and by a lot i mean BINS FULL of goodwill items from ARIZONA (why?). It seems like theres a new deal going on between AZ and SF Marine stores. But all that shipping seems bad for the ENVIRONMENT. 4. There are now bric-a-brac being sold out of huge boxes. Dig at your own risk bc there could be broken glass etc 5. According to staff, bric-a-brac are sold by the pound. This makes no sense AT ALL. It means a cup would cost more than it does at a regular goodwill store. A blanket (previously $2) would be $8+. A heavy duty pillow $6+. Not to complain, but do you want to sell the items or not? I highly suggest maintaining the old system where heavy items like linen, blankets, shoes, pillows etc have one low set price. 6. There is no bathroom. That means elders, children, sick people, hot sauce eaters, ppl prone to accidents, ppl experiencing medical incontinence or menstruating women are OUT OF LUCK. 7. There is no seating. If you are disabled or elderly GOOD LUCK 9. One register is right near the exit, which is also the entrance. If theres an emergency-GOOD LUCK 10. They open at 7 am now for everyone 11. They have a huge sign that says the close at 5pm. That's not true yet, they close at 3. And I'll assume it is not true until their google business page updates. 12. Waited about an hour for new bins. 13. Still wondering if they have shoes anymore Original Post: When does this place open? Like actually. Because it's definitely NOT the hours posted online (11 AM). Every time I come here, they open at a different time. I came at 11 and they'd been open for what looked like awhile, I came at 10:40 a different day, and they were already open. I came at 10:30 and they were open. This is okay...but if they open early and you come a few minutes after-then you're screwed because you'll have to wait 2-3 hours for the next rotation. And then that's it, because there are only 2 bin rotations a day. So essentially you've waisted your time even coming at all. On top of that, this is one of the most odd goodwill outlets ever. They have NO BATHROOMS (a very SF phenomenon) so goodluck if you have to go 1 or 2, are on your period, or just need to wash your hands from touching something disgusting. The business hours are short (most goodwill outlets are open at least 8 hours). They have sorters for the goodwill stores in the same building so you'll often just get their scraps. They also have people who buy in bulk on the left side when you enter, so they're often crossing over to the bins for new rotations and never waiting in line (they're probably part of the reason the staff opens early). They have no wares (almost every other goodwill outlet you'll go to has more than just clothing). There are no carts (they all get taken by the bulk buyers). The positives are that everything is cheap. You'll will find some cool things sometimes...especially on days the other side of the warehouse isn't sorting for the store locations. The shoes are only $3. The linen/blankets are $1 -$2. And once in awhile they'll put out bags."

"Couldn't find the entrance to shop on a Friday morning, no answer when called the phone # for this location, and the girl who answered their main number said yes this location is open today but she didn't know where the entrance is either. 12/20/22 Just wanted to update my review and raise the rating since my recent visit. Went last week and found lots of great items in the bins ... probably got 15 items and only spent $20! My friend who frequents here said buying a pallet is usually well worth it for the $40 cost, especially if you split it with a friend! I haven't tried it yet but will update when I do. Keep in mind they close at 3pm so get there early if you don't want to be rushed or need time deciding what to buy or throw back in."

"Greedwill is making it even harder to source secoundhand clothing in their stores. in the bay area every store is very messy now with stuff falling, toys blocking aisles and laying all over the place and the outlet(bins) have barley any clothes in them and they only rotate every 2 hours. and its very sad to see them changing things to maximize profit over their loyal customers. Im sure they will continue to find ways to keep hoarding anything they deem sellable online or at the racks but im sure most of their past customers will have to find other means to support themselves. Sad to see but im sure they dont care beacause they are making a lot of money"

"UPDATED HOURS & PRICES The current process is each person/group gets 2 min per bin and a beeping sound tells you when the 2 mins are over. There's about 12-14 bins to go through. At the end you can go back to any of the bins too. I'd recommend bringing someone else bc it's too hard to go through a bin in 2 mins by yourself. Also I recommend bringing gloves and your own bags since they don't provide any. They change out the bins after every group, so you'll get new stuff too! The whole process takes about an hour so be prepared to wait. Some people bring chairs. The people who work there are they're doing the best they can."

"May 2024 update This is regarding hardgoods only. The quality if hards goods and likelihood of finding a good quality item for personal use or reselling is pretty much non-existent. I believe what's happening is someone is picking out anything remotely of good or even average value out of the bulk bins in the back. They are likely selling the bulk bins separately to second hand stores or resellers. This means the contents of the blue bins on the floor is literally junk. I noticed before that you'd observe items in the bins with the goodwill retail sticker still attached. Not anymore.l thus junk likely was never in a retail store. The items in the blue bin look like the items the retail store rejected or were left at the retail store after hours. Very dirty and gross besides having very little value. A plus is they started pulling some things out and putting them on shelves which backs up my thought that someone is going through the items before they come to the floor. Shelf items are a 3 of 10, if you're lucky. Blue bin or cart items are a 1 of 10. Sad because other bins are better. I can actually luck up on nice things pretty easily. This one was like that but now it's last on my list for gw outlet shopping. Why waste the time and gas? The staff is very nice, but they are mum on why the quality if items has decreased. I guess they've been told to not address the question. Jan 19 2024 update: I'm a hard goods shopper so I can only say, be prepared to dig if you're looking for clothes. I hope they clamp down on people putting the clothes on the floor. The no longer bring the items out in very large industrial style brown cartons. Everything comes out in the big blue flat trays. I think this better in some respects because the number of broken items due to throwing items from the brown boxes to the blue trays is no longer happening and the items all over the the floor, which was a safety hazard is almost eliminated. It does seem like less merchandise is on the floor for sale at any one time though. Other GW outlets place breakables separate on shelves as well as large items either in their own blue tray or separate on the floor somewhere. This location should consider this. I'd like to see them strongly urge store customers to not let their kids run free playing with sharp objects and toys in the store. The place is chaotic as it is, adding unsupervised children just makes another uncotrolled, controllable risk. Monitor the parking lot and remind people adults or children the parking lot is not a playground to play catch in front of the store. Relatively clean. Staff relatively nice. This is am outlet where buyers search though donations in a random fashion. Purchases are made by the pound, not each item. Great way to save money. Wear gloves and maybe a mask because anything including liquids, knives, scissors, chemicals, broken glass, etc could be in the large bins and boxes. Soft goods are separated from hard goods for the most part. I'd like to see more presorting and better care of how the items are moved from warehouse to sales floor. There is a larger amount of breakage at this location compared to other goodwill outlet stores I've visited."

"I know the prices per pound for the clothes is higher at this location but I really like it here. Yes, they pile the clothes up a lot here and it tends to get messy but, the workers were continually cleaning and picking up what fell. All the workers were nice, and the bathroom wasn't bad. The bins were constantly being rotated and I like how they make everyone wait untill all the bins are replaced before letting anyone dig. I went on a weekday so maybe it was less crazy but good experience and would go again!"

"Clothes items are $4 lb, books and vhs movie .25 cents and some sheets I purchased at $1 each. They price everything a bit different. IMO clothes should be cheaper so they can actually move through the huge piles each bin has. I’ve visited many outlet stores and most don’t have this much clothes so even searching for clothes is a job here with the amount of clothes on each bin."

"I was at this goodwill bins in Stockton on 1/6/24 It was a mess! There was broken glass clothes Other items on the floor it was dangerous for kids!! and people just throw everything on the floor and it was bad!!! Goodwill really need to put Rules and regulations at this location in Stockton ..."

"This is the most poorly run and inconsistent goodwill outlet I’ve been to. Machines will break and clothing rotations will stop for the whole day. The regular customers will pre-dig and the workers will get mad and stop rotations to “punish” the customers, which means even the people who follow the rules are punished as well. Ultimately, the blame should be placed on the workers/management because they can’t enforce and keep consistent rules. I’ve been to over 10 goodwill outlets and they’re able to keep rotations going while having consistent rules. Don’t go to this place unless you want workers to scowl at you and find any excuse possible to not rotate."

"Had to edit this review because I unfortunately never come here anymore. No more fitting rooms and mens section reduced by a lot. It's just not the same as it used to be which is sad. Original: Simply love this place and it has a larger men's section than any other thrift store I've been to. There's a donation center, a retail center, and then there's a bin side. The donation center is where you can drop off donations (self explanatory). The retail store has racks with clean clothes, shoes, and other household goods (kitchen, electronics, small furniture). And lastly, there's even a side where a bunch of things are in bins and you pay per lb I think? I usually just go to the retail side so I can't speak for the bins side."

"Some of the staff is rude Prices are insane, since they get all the stuff for free. Most I can find at Walmart or target cheaper. The short Hispanic lady working on pound side is rude and will hit you with the rotation bins on purpose. She does it daily. She needs to go 😡 …"

"*Retail Store: Wow the actual store is jam packed of really great items. I recently had been a bit annoyed and upset at the pricing of items in the bay area. Way too high. Here also the clothing tends to be higher than most other second hand stores. But as a whole, that would not detour me from coming from SF to shop at this location. Well maintained and staff was very nice and helpful! Outlet: so being from the bay area we have an *outlet/bins in SSF. That was my first experience of the "bins" except for about 10+ years ago I went to what I thought was a reg.Goodwill Retail Store in So. California and I was a bit confused because I had never heard or experienced an outlet prior so didnt really stay for long. OK sorry, back to this location. I had been watching YouTube videos and came across these great videos and wanted to experience it myself. Although it was kind of confusing trying to find an actual outlet thru their website, but I eventually figured it out and decided to roadtrip one day to The Sacramento Area and there are several. I have found some pretty great things. The only thing I really have a *complaint* about is regarding the regular resellers that are bullies to new people especially. I have watched videos with different ways they do the actual bins that come out, but for the most part the customers line up on the blue lines and wait for several bins to come out in a row giving the customers that are lined up waiting a fair shot at a bin in front of them. At this location, the employee brings out one bin at a time and has to INSTRUCT these regular customers to wait until she parks it. THEN a crazy mad dash from MANY that surrounded that one cart and basically pushs you out of the way and intimidate or try to intimidate. But beings that its only one bin that comes out, you think ok im on the line so the basically push you further down the line because they are so aggressive and really don't care. They will get what they want and the new ppl don't have a right to even get in on it until they are done and move on to bully the next bin. Way too aggressive and intimidating for me But I am going to give it anothr shot ....I will wear my steel toe boots and be as aggressive..."opps im sorry I didn't see your foot as you stepped in front of me. * Wish me luck...Bullies .... im coming !"