Goodwill Bins in Missouri

"Don't let the 2 stars scare you off before reading through. This was my first time at a goodwill outlet, with descriptions being my only expectation. I was blown away by the size of the building with its blue bins as far as the eye could see, overflowing with items. Then my awe rapidly dwindled as I rummaged through the first bin. Due to the sifting process, nothing in these bins are organized whatsoever, and the items are not treated with respect: smashed cds with jagged shards ready to cut you, board games and puzzles ripped open with their contents spread throughout various bins, books crushed under encyclopedic volumes which crumple their covers, etc. I would personally never donate to the goodwill outlet because of it. Plus, there is the danger aspect. They warn you with signs that you might get stabbed and even offer you gloves you can buy at the register. If none of this sounds bad to you, by all means, come here. In fact, the prices are the best in the land, only surpassed by some charity yardsale and booksale events. This place just wasn't for me."

"I enjoy going to the outlet and finding the treasure that you can sometimes come across while digging through the bins. It isn’t a normal thrift store experience, but I like the hunt. My issue isn’t so much with the store as it is with the hours and the clientele. I was in line behind 22 water bottles and bags. When I left (before the store even closed for the first half of the day) there were already 2 water bottles and one bag “waiting” in line for the 3 o’clock opening time. If you’re insisting on these awful block hours being the new normal, then can you please enforce some sort of system where a single water bottle doesn’t hold the place of an entire family while they sit in their car or get breakfast/lunch? Without rotations it’s pretty hard to find decent items after the first hour of being open (and I dig from one side of the bin to the other, it isn’t for lack of trying.)"

"Love going here to restock inventory items and get some items for personal use. You never know what you’re going to find. I like their prices, under $3 / per pound of household goods and clothes. Good deals are hard to come by in life, then there’s Goodwill a shining diamond in the rough of great deals. I only have interacted with staff while checking out but they seem friendly and helpful. Other patrons of the store have been helpful and nice as well. 5 stars to the Goodwill Outlet!!"

"Bring gloves and hand sanitizer. Take a spacious vehicle or preplan with a friend with a truck if buying furniture. It is first come first serve. They will not watch your sold furniture and there is no guarantee it will still be there when you return. Pros: You can find really awesome furniture, tools, housewares, clothes at great prices. Seriously, I got a handmade mosaic coffee table for $3 and a super comfy rolly chair for $2. Once even found a signed 1st ed. book worth $200 & a friend got a a bunch of copper wiring he resold for a $175 profit. Cons: It is completely unsorted and takes a long time to find close to what you're seeking, if it is even there. unless you serindipitously spot something while on a short visit you're better off just buying a new item rather than spending hours looking for that one model specific item or component. Some of the staff are apathetic, slow, or rude and will occasionally ignore you. Not the best place if you have anxiety disorders. The customers can be pushy and crowds large. Check on here for their busy level "live" feed before going or come premedicated. Some of the items can be cursed; albeit the effects are either relatively benign or only slightly annoying. E.g., Got a hexxed KJV bible that makes anyone who looks at it compelled to possess it forever. If you do hide or part with it, it respawns in an inconspicuous area like on a bottom bookshelf within a few weeks; the books which prior occupied that spot are displaced and I have never found them. Also found an evil pirated copy of Space Jam on VHS. So if a crowd of people in the checkout start demanding to have a dime-a-dozen item in your cart, just ditch it, if you still can."

"This is a very unique Goodwill I've never been to one that had this setup. Things are sold here by the pound. This is the Liquidation Center I'm assuming for all the Goodwills in eastern Kansas and Western missouri. Kind of a last chance sale place and that's why things are sold by the pound. It took me a minute to get used to this setup the bins are always changing too I think every hour so these bins move around and constantly have fresh merchandise. Read the signs in my posted pictures and explains how everything is sold bought a couple of things here by the pounds. Unique setup for Goodwill I've never been in contact with one like this nice little it's hidden in Metro Kansas City so if you don't find it on the map you're not aware of it too much. But it is a nice little store for what it is. If you willing to dig through the bins you can find yourself some bargains! Recommended highly if you have some time to rummage around the bins. You might find a really good bargain!"

"This Goodwill Outlet is one of the best around! The store is always impressively clean and organized, which makes shopping here so enjoyable. The bins are constantly rotated with new items, so there’s always something exciting to find — and the prices can’t be beat! What truly makes this location stand out are the incredible employees. Pat, Davion, Tamara, Jessica, Joanna, Stephanie, Stacy and several others go above and beyond every single day. They are always so very kind, respectful, and genuinely care about making the store a safe and welcoming place for everyone. You can tell they take pride in their work and always look out for the customers. Thanks to this amazing team, shopping here isn’t just about great deals — it’s a positive experience from start to finish. Highly recommend this Goodwill Outlet to anyone looking for a clean, safe, and friendly environment! Here are some of the things I’ve found in the bins, including a Nintendo Switch, designer bags and much more. Here are a few items I’ve found in the bins, along with a Nintendo switch, designer bags and much more!"

"Their “no kids allowed in the store policy” is bogus. I drove across town looking for a thrift store and found one on Google, thinking it would be great. First time here, I was excited. I was quickly met at the front by “security” telling me that I couldn’t bring my INFANT who was in a stroller in the store. I’m not sure why this is even a thing considering the messy bin concept. What was my child going to do; cry and annoy the other shoppers? There’s nothing to break or mess up so I really don’t understand. It was very hurtful and embarrassing to be turned away. Had I known, I definitely wouldn’t have wasted time or gas driving to such an establishment."

"Lots of fun for the treasure Hunter or bargain shopper. Be sure to bring gloves and a mask as this place is gross with pet hair and dust flying everywhere. If you can stand that, the prices are amazing and there is always something good to find."

"We absolutely love Goodwill Outlet. It's not for everyone! You need to bring gloves and you will be digging through bins of interesting and sometimes questionable items. But, if you love a good bargain hunt, it's a hoot! Make sure to check the hours as they close for restocking mid day. You pay by the pound for your entire cart load. My daughter and I have a lot of fun here!"

"This was my first time at a Goodwill Outlet! There are a lot of bins to look through. They have carts available to use. They offer $2 gloves to purchase to use to go through the bins. They warn you that there might be broken glass in the bins. I went though the bins with bags, clothes and shoes and thankfully didn't come across any broken pieces of glass. I didn't really have time to dig through the bins with appliances. If you have the patience and time you might can find things you might want. They weigh your purchase."

"Like your regular Goodwill in a larger size. No. Purchase anything? No. It appears pricing is 1 # of stuff is $1.89, then 19 cents all extra pounds. If you go, be careful you don't cut yourself while looking for something in these gigantic long plastic tubs of junk up front. clothing and shoes in back left and books in back right corner. Wear gloves. Grab a cart. I think other big cities a Goodwill outlet might have better choices. Give yourself lots of time to search and find."

"This place is the place where we can find valuable used items that are still at great conditions. The price of each item was calculated based on weight. I bought a pair of winter gloves, a glass food container, and a cap at less than two dollars. I could see that a lot of people hoarding carts full of items of the same type like shoes, glasswares, books, clothes, etc. perhaps for reselling. You can also find bikes and furnitures, probably with different pricing rule. You might want to have a pair of gloves ready to dig around pile of unorganized and minimally soiled items like shoes. They also sell pair of gloves for two dollars. I can see people are excited to do this because they can find the item they want at insanely cheap price. It is definitely like finding a gem in a pile of dirt kind of feeling. The downside is when you want to find something that comes in pair like gloves and shoes and you can only find one of the pair. They try to mitigate this problem by tying the pair of shoes with rubber band, but missing pair is still often the case. I will definitely come back if I am in need of something in the future."