About Outlet - Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio
The Outlet - Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio in Canton is a liquidation center where items are sold by the pound. The staff is frequently described as great, outstanding, top-notch, kind, and cheerful, despite dealing with a lot. Many customers drive from other areas specifically to shop at this location over others. However, the shopping experience is noted as intense and highly competitive. The retail area is considered too small. Customers report that the same resellers are there every day, using all the carts and sitting on the furniture. The environment can be aggressive, with pushing, elbowing, running, and even fights breaking out, making it a turn-off for new customers. It is described as having cliques, bullying, and rude people. A significant point of contention is the new VIP section, which charges a fee for access. Many reviewers feel this program is a scam, adding extra workload and stress for the staff while taking up valuable space. They report that the VIP bins do not contain anything special or different, often just the same old stuff with a few new arrivals on top. There is widespread confusion and speculation about the program's true purpose, with customers questioning what they are getting "first dibs" on. Additionally, some customers believe the store is heavily picked over by employees for e-commerce sales before items reach the floor, leaving fewer good finds for shoppers. Despite these criticisms, some have found very good stuff, and the store is thanked for its role in the community.
Bi-racial female employee was extremely rude to me because I hadn't realized they were changing tables and I wasn't fully out of her way. Rolled her eyes at me and said something under her breath. I was told by other customers that she is a manager. Ruined my first experience there. Won't be back!
May 2026
The new building is great! So much more room than the older one and I love that they let you dig through bins on one side of the room while they replace on the other side! Mostly friendly workers and it's always fun to find treasures in the bins!
March 2026
They roll out bins every 30 minutes. Even if they do pull out anything of value by e-commerce team in the back, they are at least on time