Goodwill Bins in Lancaster

"I recently stopped into Goodwill Store and Donation Center, and the first thing I'll say is this place is massive. It's easily one of the biggest Goodwills I've been to. The entire store is wall to wall inventory. Clothing racks are packed, and there's a huge selection of shoes, purses, home goods, and kids' items. If you're someone who loves the thrill of the hunt, you will absolutely have plenty to dig through. I went on a busy day and it was fully stocked. That said... it's a bit of a mixed bag. I did end up finding quite a few things and filled a cart, so it's not like there aren't good finds. But overall, the quality leans more toward lower end brands (think Target/Walmart), and I didn't come across much in the way of higher end or standout pieces. One thing that really stood out and not in a good way was how items are handled and priced. I found a nearly new pair of Vans, but the price tag was put directly through the canvas, leaving a visible hole in the shoe. That's... kind of wild. Same issue with home goods stickers placed right on printed designs (which can peel off the finish), or tape wrapped around items with the pricing sticker stuck directly to the product instead of the tape. It just feels like a lack of care in preserving the condition of what they're selling. Another downside for a store this size: there are only three fitting rooms. For how big and busy it is, that setup feels really inefficient and led to a bit of a wait. Checkout was also a little awkward. There's limited counter space, and since you have to bring your own bags or purchase them, it can get a bit chaotic if you have a larger haul. During my visit, there was also a moment where a cashier handled a small misunderstanding pretty aggressively snatching an item back and raising her voice instead of just calmly clarifying. It wasn't a huge situation, but definitely not the best customer experience. Overall, I'd call this a "dig if you're in the mood" kind of store. There are finds to be had, and the size alone makes it worth checking out at least once. But between the overcrowded racks, inconsistent quality, and how items are handled, it's not somewhere I'd go out of my way for regularly. Will I be back? Probably. Will it be my go to? Not exactly."

"This Goodwill is hit or miss :) You do occasionally find something worth buying. The store is always very full of items to choose from. The donations vary but I'd say they're a 2/10 for finding good quality consistently. Recently they've altered their pricing and personally it seems quite optimistic. For example, kids worn out shoes -$10. Frequently they have Target dollar spot items priced double what they were at Target. Or packs of paper for school for $4 that were $1 retail. It seems whomever is pricing is not in tune with reality. Depending on what you're looking for you'd have better luck at consignment - there are plenty of good ones in the area like Little Boutique, Once Upon a Child, Plato's Closet etc. The prices are lower and the quality is higher, typically. Less digging for better stuff. One thing I do appreciate about this Goodwill is its size and the fact that they have a large children's toy section. They also have a lot of kitchen appliances compared to most thrifts. Overall I'm not going to advise running here as it's usually not worth the time for what you find :)"

"Drove all the way up here bc I thought that there was a goodwill outlet center which is where the big bins are & u could get some really good deals. Yea, that outlet doesn't exist anymore, just a store. ItS so big that u can't fathom looking at everything, shirts are so tight on the racks that u can't go through them. Employees either don't speak english or are rude. what else? Oh yes- overpriced! If I'm gonna pay $6 for a T-shirt, I'm gonna go to Walmart & get one & it's brand new. Goodwill stinks anymore."

"-2 stars given only because of sweet, friendly young man that stocks hard goods (would give him 10 stars) and large inventory in this store. -reselling vultures are catered to by poor employees that don’t realize they are being badgered and treated rudely -resellers grab things off new carts before they stop then wildly help stock so the employees can run back for more carts for them. -resellers are allowed to block aisles with their carts as they comp items or wait for more to come. - you could get rich filming how the resellers actually act in the thrift stores. Great idea for someone out there! - Prices are going crazy. Saw a lamp priced 49.99 today. Check SOLD comps if you want to compare to eBay, not what some people are TRYING to sell items for. -inconsistent pricing -individual prices for sets of dishes and cups. -used to shop at this goodwill all the time. Now rarely do. It has been ruined by YouTubers, resellers and management that allows camps of vultures. -management does not care about their employees"