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FAQs

What time is Goodwill least busy? ›

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.

Saturdays are bustling with activity more than ever as shoppers have time to thrift. While it might be busier, the energy is infectious, and the turnover of items is high, giving you plenty of chances to find something special!

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.

Whenever you make a purchase, you will be prompted to round up the transaction to the nearest dollar and transfers the spare change to support the NOW Program. It's a seamless process that allows you to contribute regularly without even realizing it.

The Goodwill Date Night Challenge consists of couples who head out to their nearest Goodwill and find an outfit for each other (or themselves) to wear, but there's a catch. Each person has only $10 to spend and must wear it out on their date!

Did you know that the largest Goodwill thrift store in the world is located in Seattle? During the 1950s, Evergreen Goodwill's flagship store location expanded into the iconic store that remains today at 1400 South Lane Street in Seattle.

Thousands of gently used and new items are stocked in every Goodwill store, every day. Those with an eye for fashion can find designer labels and hip vintage styles.

Many families will still treat the Day of Goodwill as a day of rest and relaxation after the festivities of Christmas Day. For South Africans, 26 December is in the middle of the summer, so many families choose to head to the beach or their local parks and have a picnic or braai.

If an item has a tag that is the same color as the color of the week, then that item is 50% off the regular price of the item. When you go shopping at your local Goodwill-Suncoast store look for a sign in the store like this one indicating the color of the week.

Unlike a lot of high street stores, you'll often find that charity shops will have new stock out every day. While you might find absolutely nothing one day, there could be something on the rails tomorrow. Weekdays are the best time for charity shopping as there's less competition for the best stuff.

How to answer Goodwill interview questions? ›

Make your answer short and sweet. Stick to experiences and goals that relate to the specific job for which you're applying. Talk about your skills and achievements that show you can deliver.

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.

When you shop at Goodwill, you're doing more than just finding a great deal. You're extending the life of used goods and keeping them out of landfills. Plus, the money you spend at Goodwill organizations funds programs dedicated to changing the lives of the people in your community.

Donations May Be Seasonal

People tend to clean out their houses during certain times of year. Summer, when yard sales are popular, is generally a good time. Busy periods, like holidays or back-to-school time, often see slow-downs in donations.

Goodwill is recorded as an intangible asset on the acquiring company's balance sheet under the long-term assets account. Goodwill is considered an intangible (or non-current) asset because it is not a physical asset like buildings or equipment.