Goodwill Bins in Salem

"Goodwill Outlet Salem - Where $3 Buys You Froyo & Kids Run Side Hustles Let me tell you about the chaotic magic that is the Goodwill Outlet in Salem, Oregon. I walked in looking for nothing in particular and walked out with a dog gate that costs $50 at PetSmart. My price? $3. That’s a 96% discount, which means I just saved enough money to take my entire family out for froyo tonight. This is the kind of math I can get behind. The Reality: Yes, it’s crowded. Yes, it’s chaotic. Yes, you’re basically treasure hunting through bins while competing with professional thrifters who know exactly what they’re doing. But here’s the thing - if you go in with the mindset of “I’m just gonna look around and see what I see” or “I need household items that don’t need to be brand new off the shelf,” you will absolutely crush it. The Side Hustle Economy: I also witnessed some savvy kids inside with shopping carts absolutely loaded with vintage clothing. We’re talking Nautica, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger - all the 90s brands that Gen Z is paying premium prices for right now. This kid probably paid like $10 for his entire cart and is about to turn around and sell it on Depop, eBay, or whatever online thrift sites are hot right now for easily $500+. That’s a pretty damn good return on investment. Honestly, I respect the hustle. The Goodwill Outlet isn’t just for budget shoppers - it’s apparently also Business School 101 for entrepreneurial teenagers. What I Learned: Don’t go in looking for something specific unless you enjoy disappointment. Go in open to possibilities. Need a dog gate? Maybe. Need kitchen stuff? Perhaps. Need random things you didn’t know you needed until you saw them for $2? Definitely. Want to start a vintage clothing side hustle? Apparently this is your spot. The Goodwill Outlet is pay-by-the-pound heaven for people who understand that “gently used” is just another way of saying “affordable” (or in some cases, “profitable”). I found a perfectly good dog gate someone else decided they didn’t need, and now my dog can’t escape the living room AND my kids get froyo. Everyone wins. Pro Tips: • Go with low expectations and high curiosity • Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little dusty • Bring hand sanitizer • Don’t fight the chaos, embrace it • Remember that saving 96% is worth the treasure hunt • If you’re entrepreneurial, bring a cart and hunt for vintage gold If you’re in Salem and need household stuff without the retail markup - or you’re trying to fund your vintage clothing empire - the Goodwill Outlet is your spot. Just remember: one person’s “I don’t need this anymore” is another person’s “I just saved $47 on a dog gate” or another person’s “$500 business opportunity.” Highly recommend for budget-conscious families, thrifters, side hustlers, and anyone who likes froyo! #GoodwillOutlet #SalemOregon"

"Goodwill bins is where I think all the unsold merchandise from the goodwill stores goes for a variety of reasons. Either its just pure junk garbage or its super cool stuff that the goodwill had to high of a price tag on. I've purchased high speed ultra light weight camping gear grom here that should've been $450 while I paid less than $2/lbs for it. This place has good stuff but you'll have to dig through table bins of other stuff to find it. If treasure hunters go to good will and other second hand stores then ultra adventure treasure hunters go to goodwill bins. Enjoy your treasures"

"I like the concept of this place, everything is by weight, foe the most part its worth it. You have to dig through bins carefully, I reccomend bringing gloves. When staff bringing out new bins to the floor, customers have to wait until all bins are in place before starting to dig through the new stuff. Definitely found some good finds for the kids. Keep stuff out of the dump, wish we had this in Canada (BC). Great way to recycle used items."

"its a cool place . I get here about once a month because its a treasure hunt. I don't always find something to buy, but when I do its very cheap. Over the years I have found a few very valuable things that I sold and made significant money on them.That keeps me coming back. Gloves are a very good idea and face masks might be helpful too. Enjoy the hunt here. Ding two stars too much pure junk in bins should be discarded quicker and too crowded at times hard to dig elbow to elbow."