Thrift Stores near White Bear Lake, MN

“This goodwill is organized well, had a great selection of suits (thanks for keeping the pants and jackets together!!) and overall was very reasonably priced. This is one of the best goodwills in the metro I just wish they would bring back fitting rooms.”

“The absolute lowest prices of any Twin Cities thrift store, and everything is well-organized and easy to browse. Excellent selection of women's clothing including high-end brands, plus jewelry, toys, games, puzzles, books, movies, housewares, home decor, and even greeting cards. The store is clean, pleasant, and regularly restocked with high-quality items.

Your purchases support a women's center that stands out by supporting moms and families until children reach preschool age—not just through pregnancy. Great finds at unbeatable prices while supporting a wonderful cause.”

“Wow. This place has really stepped up. The staff are so so so helpful. Ive never experienced this in a large thrift store. Pricing is fair. Place is pretty organized.”

“The owner is super nice and has helped me patch up several holes in my motorcycle pants, gloves, and even fixed my backpack strap from falling off. Never had a bad experience yet!!
Thank you for your help!!”

“This is a conveniently located thrift store with easy access and a dedicated parking lot, making arrival and entry straightforward. The availability of parking helps reduce some of the common barriers associated with visiting thrift stores, especially during busier periods. Visiting on a Saturday afternoon, the store had a steady flow of customers, but it remained possible to browse comfortably without feeling overly crowded.
The store offers a range of secondhand clothing, household goods, and miscellaneous items typical of a Goodwill location. Prices were generally fair and consistent with expectations for a nonprofit thrift store, providing opportunities for affordable purchases across a variety of categories. Items were organized in a way that made browsing manageable, allowing customers to move through sections efficiently.
One notable limitation is the absence of fitting rooms. This makes it more difficult to evaluate clothing fit prior to purchase and may require customers to make decisions without trying items on. For shoppers focused on clothing, this could impact the overall convenience of the experience.
Overall, the Arden Hills Goodwill provides a functional thrift shopping environment with fair pricing and easy parking access. While the lack of fitting rooms may reduce convenience for some shoppers, the store remains a practical option for those looking to browse secondhand goods. The steady but manageable level of activity on a Saturday afternoon reflects its role as a regularly used community thrift store.”

“Some of the items are a bit expensive but they do have a big selection of items and the store is clean and organized. I found this little guy there today paid $15 which i found to be on the higher price but still took it lol.”

“The clothing selection is rather decent. Seemed to be a larger section of women's clothing. Prices seem a bit high, though this seems to be true at other Goodwill stores too. It has a small furniture area and the prices can fluctuate widely, depending on the quality of the items. When I visited yesterday, I saw a customer handling framed pictures. One hit the floor and the glass broke. This customer didn't alert any staff member. He only moved to another area. I flagged a staff member and explained what had just happened. He promptly fetched a broom and dustpan and swept up the glass pieces. I thanked him for doing that. I thought he handled that clean-up professionally as well as discreetly.”

“People who think they're being greedy because they don't like a price need an economics lesson. Sure, they get the stuff for free, but they have to pay people to run the store and for the building and utilities, and obviously they're trying to raise money for Easter Seals.

And if a price is actually too high, the item won't sell, so if they set it too high they're being ignorant, not greedy. They use a system to set the price, and that system might be prone to error, but there's not one guy who's setting a higher price and then pocketing the cash.”