Goodwill Fairport (2024)

FAQs

What's the best day to go to Goodwill? ›

Mondays are often the best day to discover newly donated goods, including unique items or top brands to look for at thrift stores. Over the weekend, many people clean out their closets and drop off bags at their local Goodwill, meaning you can be the first to explore fresh finds before anyone else!

You've probably been asked if you want to “round-up” when you are buying something at Goodwill. Those round up funds go into restricted accounts that help our programs serve needs that fall outside the scope of our regular programs.

Goodwill serves those with barriers to employment. This includes individuals with disabilities, people with limited work history, those who have experienced corporate downsizing and recipients of government support programs. Goodwill's services are designed to meet the training and placement needs of the individual.

Should I wash thrift store clothes? This one is a resounding YES. Most secondhand stores don't wash the clothes before selling them. Donations are typically washed before they're donated, but we still recommend giving them a good cleaning when you get home.

Unlike mass-produced goods in retail stores, many of the items at Goodwill are unique, high-quality, or even designer pieces. These items are priced accordingly, reflecting their intrinsic value and rarity.

On occasion, we do feature merchandise in our store that is ” New” and therefore, we do very little discounting of this merchandise. In our stores these ” New” items are called ” Buy Outs” and are marked with a Purple Tag to make them easier to identify.

Thrift shopping at Goodwill often feels like treasure hunting, because you never know what ” hidden gems” you might find! Our inventory is updated every day with donated clothing, accessories, jewelry and household goods, all priced at a fraction of their original value.

To round a number to the nearest 10, look at the units digit. If the units digit is 5 or more, round up. If the units digit is 4 or less, round down.

How is a thrift store different from other stores? A thrift store sells gently used clothing, furniture, and other household items at a discounted price. At Goodwill, we receive donations from the community every day, so our shelves are always stocked with tons of unique finds.

Who owns Goodwill in the USA? ›

As a nonprofit, Goodwill does not have an owner and is run by a volunteer board of directors. Monique McIntosh is the President/CEO of Goodwill Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia.

While there's no “perfect” day to shop second hand stores, many regulars swear by shopping early on Monday and Tuesday. Homeowners tend to drop off garage sale leftovers on Sunday nights, making for new finds. Plus, the weekends are more crowded shopping days, so employees look to restock early in the week.

According to Goodwill, the perfect time slot to shop at thrift stores is in the morning on both Monday and Tuesday. This is because, at least as far as Goodwill is concerned, people tend to donate garage sale remnants on Sunday, so the pickings are new and fresh come early weekdays.

Donations Arrive Daily, and Inventory Moves Fast

Goodwill stores operate on an endless cycle: people bringing donations, employees putting them on the floor and customers swooping in. The inventory changes just about every day. If you ever strike out, then try visiting another day.

Tip Two: Go at the Right Time

Goodwill replaces their items in the morning, and some stores replace their items just before closing as well. The safest choice is to go in the morning, right when the store opens. At this point, no one else will have gone through the bins or racks and taken the good name-brand items.