About Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette operates retail stores and donation centers. Reviews frequently describe it as a very clean and organized store. The staff is consistently noted as friendly, cheerful, and kind, offering great customer service. The donation process is reported as easy, with a covered, drive-thru drop-off area. Shoppers find a variety of items, including clothing, puzzles, DVD movies, cooking pots, and other goods. Many report finding treasures and good pairs of pants, making it a great place to shop with weekly specials. However, opinions on pricing are mixed. Some find prices fair, while others note that prices can be unusually high or too expensive. Specific criticisms include new or unused items being priced high, and recognizable items from stores like Dollar Tree, Forever 21, and Shein being marked up to about the same price or more than their original retail. Checkout is generally quick and easy. The mission to provide vocational opportunities is acknowledged, but some reviews express concern over accusations of excessive executive pay, viewing it as not in-line with that mission.