Goodwill Bins in Hillsboro

"UPDATE: 4/8/20024-- Documenting this update to reflect our most recent experience on Friday 4/5. ** During the last few months of 2023 several reviews noted a lack of rotation of the bins and issues with management. We did observe an obvious lack of rotation of the bins during a visit in November. However, during our visit the morning of 4/5 this appears to have been resolved as bins were regularly rotated during the 2 hours we were there. We noticed regular announcements during bin rotation to not begin digging until all bins were in place which aids first timers in what were previously unposted rules. It also seemed like the folks there doing the reseller hustle were a lot more reserved in their behavior (read below on our previous experience). My teen daughter loves going here for affordable shopping and 'mom time' but had some nice conversations with some of the resellers. Will repeat my previous observation that having a testing station for electronics would be ideal. *********** This is the kind of place where you need to 1) know what you are getting into and 2) have an open mind. 1 thing I wish they did have was a testing station with an electrical outlet. Watch out for the resellers as they are out for blood without any discouragement from the Goodwill employees or management (I got knocked over by one trying to grab some Nikes). Also the people who bring their little kids. Folks, just leave your kiddos at home- especially your small ones. This is NOT a place for them."

"This place is not like an ordering goodwill. Things are just thrown into bins, and you are expected to dig through them to find things that you want. It seems like they do try to organize stuff in the bins like they throw things that are alike in the same bin. If you're gonna come to the store and you're looking for something specific, It's all up to luck in this store. I would suggest bringing gloves to dig through the bins. Because there might be broken glass or something dangerous that can poke your hands or you don't want to touch something nasty. If you do forget your gloves, they do have a bathroom so you can wash your hands. Big furniture like tables and beds are kept in the back wall of the building. There were a lot of people who looked like racesellers there, They were looking through the electronics and stuff like that. If I did find something there that piqued my interest. I set it to one side of me, and somebody would just come up and take it. I guess one mistake I made was not grabbing a cart even if I didn't end up getting anything at the end. One thing that is definitely different from regular goodwill's, is that items are not paid individually. You have to weigh them by categories. And you must pay by the weight of the item Pile."

"This was an OK experience, however, you would need to spend at least a few hours sorting through the bins. I would wear a pair of gloves and a mask. The bins are not organized by category and I had even discovered a pair of soiled underwear at the bottom of the bins, super gross! The amount of dust flying in the air mixed with pollen from the outside was intense for me. I went on a Monday morning and was surprised how full and crowded the parking lot was. This may not be the best environment for someone who easily gets overstimulated by crowds and loud noises. The staff routinely rotate out the bins into the milieu and shoppers are on standby like hawks, so if you are a timid shopper, then this probably won't be the most pleasant of shopping experiences. I did find three cute tops and my fiancé found some interesting books. The prices are a good deal, but take precautions and go early in the morning during the weekday!"

"Random bargains await. Big blue bins are rolled in and out every few minutes. Items in the bins are priced per pound, which makes some heavier items way too expensive, but some items are a steal. Individually priced furniture and large items are located in the back of the store. Timid shoppers don't do well, as people can be pushy, and generally don't ascribe to normal shopping etiquette. If you have a germ phobia, this place will freak you out. Gloves are occasionally worn by customers, but generally not necessary. A full bin of clothes being clawed through by 30 people puts out a lot of dust and whatever airborne particles live in used fabric. Folks with dust allergies better wear a mask or go to a big box store and avoid this shopping adventure altogether. Be careful where you park. Customers unfortunately leave empty shopping carts randomly throughout the parking lot and rarely push them back to the store. Staff are friendly and helpful. They deal with an eclectic mix of shoppers every day, and as far as retail challenges, they have probably seen it all. This is a good place to drop off donations. You are supporting an organization helping our community."