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Goodwill Industries Manager at the Holcomb Bridge store in Norcross Georgia

Dear Sir or Madam, I am a dealer, and I buy everyday at many of your stores. I wanted to let you know that the manager of your Holcomb Bridge store in Norcross Georgia is killing their business. First, he or she keeps the air conditioning up so high that you sweat walking around the store. This has gone on for many weeks. In addition, the shelves of goods have been baron for weeks. In accordance, I have never seen this manager in the store. In closing, when you walk into the Holcomb Bridge store it looks like they are going out of business. By the way, the furniture section, which has been empty for weeks just had stuff added and thrown all over the place. I enclosed a pic.

Regards,

Steve Podhouser

Desired outcome: You need an obvious manager change at this store.

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9:45 pm EDT

Goodwill Industries Questions not Answered about online Auction Items

Vintage Osram Diastar 200 Slide Viewer

Powers On?

Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona

Item # [protected]

5216388 (Inquiry #)

Vintage Kodak Model A Series 2 Kodaslide Table Viewer

Working Back Light?

Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona

Item # [protected]

5216390 (Inquiry #)

I wanted to know if the light came on. Not answered. Vague response that parroted listing info. It's not a hard question to answer. Powers on could mean just an exhaust fan comes on or a little green light for all I know. Since no photos show the screens lit with a back light, which is required to view a slide, it's an important piece of info.

I've decided to just move on since I can't get a constructive answer. I have a lightbox and huge magnifying glass here at home. I've been burned a few times before buying Goodwill electronics online that don't work. The trust just isn't there anymore. Not going to bid anymore on these since I can't get an answer to a very basic simple question.

Desired outcome: The outcome - you lost a bidder and I've told you why. Use it as a training tool.

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Goodwill Industries Online auction

Can you explain to me how I didn't make the winning bid for this clock? I placed a bid at 05:55;53 of $45.00. The posting indicates the next bid thereafter has to be $47.00 with the auction ended. The site doesn't let you place a bid lower than the highest bid as I'm sure you know. Another bidder at 05:55:28, 27 seconds before me is indicated placing a bid of $47.00? The auction site shouldn't have allowed me to bid $45.00, a lesser amount, after the $47.00 bid took place if it in fact did? If it did the site should indicate the next bid should be at least $49.00, not $47.00. The posting with the auction ended reads the next bid must be $47.00 which is the next allowable bid after my high bid of $45.00 which would indicate the $47.00 bid didn't occur or was somehow changed to a high amount subsequent to the auction ending?

Vintage Wooden Mantle Clock Parts Or Repair

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carart630 $45.00 07/25/2022 05:55:53 PM

P*l $47.00 07/25/2022 05:55:28 PM

M*V $40.40 07/25/2022 09:31:16 AM

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g*w $15.00 07/22/2022 04:33:28 PM

s*6 $16.99 07/22/2022 10:31:15 AM

s*6 $10.00

Desired outcome: I want the clock for $45.00 since when the auction ended I was the high bidder.

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1:08 pm EDT

Goodwill Industries Employees not treated right by dayshift manager

The dayshift manager in greensburg, Indiana. I believe his name is Seth. Has been treating his employees like garbage and doesn't seem to do his job. He is really rude towards his employees and has no respect for them. This has been happening for the past couple of months and his attitude hasn't changed at all and only seems to be getting worse. This can't be happening forever

Desired outcome: Him to start acting right or for a new manager to take his place

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Today (7/20/2022), I visited the Roseville, MN Goodwill located at 1627 County B Rd W at 1:15pm. I was stopped and accused by two of the working older Caucasian women. They accused me of stealing merchandise and bringing them along with me into the bathroom, but that was not the case. If you check the cameras, I clearly left my items on the shelf by the...

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Goodwill Industries Return

Daleville, virginia, noone tell the return rules, nowhere is writting, when you return something they dont take back, and very very rude people work there,ı am sorry but ı will never shop there again and no donation…I earn my money very hardly, noone donation to me like goodwill….,

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I’ve been to this goodwill on occasion and while shopping notice when they bring out new racks, they hold it for one of an employees' mom, so she can be the first to rummage through and grab all she can. I’ve asked before and they just say “oh no she’s just a regular costumer, but I have heard a male employee very quietly call her mom, and when at check...

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7:10 am EDT

Goodwill Industries returns

I have 3 or 4 returns now that are older than 2 days cause I have sent over 3 emails with no response. I ran out of the house in a hurry and forgot my return 1 day, 1 return was due on weekend and I did not work (good will is near my work), another time, I simply forgot. I need the ok from corp to return a late return to the store. CAN SOMEBODY FRIGGING HELP ME? Ive been asking for almost a month here.

Why dont you just open up the fitting rooms wuth a USE AT YOUR OWN RISK sign on the door. It would make life so much simpler for us patrons

Desired outcome: email or text to [protected] authorizing my returns to Padonia rd 21093 store location

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5:32 pm EDT

Goodwill Industries Hot Store Nasty Employees

I am a weekly high dollar shopper at you Goodwill Boutique in Keller TX. I attempted to shop there today. The store is kept too hot. This is TX and it is 100 plus degrees outside and not much better in this store. They have one lousy fan blowing in it. I turned the fan on myself for a few minutes. The cashier became angry, got the manager who flew out from the recesses of the store and took the fan off me saying “ the fan is for employees in the back” only. The fan was out in the store, not in the back wherever that is. Unbelievably RUDE employees you have working there. Will not shop there again. I have shared my experience on every Social Media platform I have access to…

Desired outcome: I want an apology and the employees fired

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6:37 pm EDT

Goodwill Industries Donations were added to receipts after every purchase at Outlet on Franklin.

Tues/June 28, 2022. 9:00am-1:00pm.

I took my daughter to the outlet on Franklin in Indianapolis today so she could find some items for college. We cashed out after each round of them bring the bins out, unloaded in our car and back in. We did this 4 times. I noticed on our receipts that we were charged/rounded up for "donations". Previous visits the workers would ask me if I wanted to donate. I don't mind donating but I expect to be asked. Our 1st check out was with a young man and he did it. We then tried the young lady and she did it too. This should not be allowed.

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4:54 pm EDT

Goodwill Industries Service

Karen manager arden hills minnesota

I am a loyal customer of the goodwill for years. I went into the arden hills goodwill today and I have never been so disgusted in the way the manager spoke to a young emlpoyee out on the floor. Her attitude and tone was so horrible. You can tell this woman has no leader skills and bullies her employees. I thought that the goodwill was suppose to help reform the workers. Not break there spirit. How can you employ someone like this to be in charge and train other individuals. I felt so sorry for the employee. This manager walked around the store just angry. The energy in the store is off and the employees seem unhappy because of her. Its so sad to see. You need to have a talk with her and the employees and see whats going on with her as a manager. Its not ok to see.

Desired outcome: GO CHECK ON WHAT GOES ON THERE TALK TO THE EMPLOYEES UNDER HER. THEY SEEM UNHAPPY

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6:49 pm EDT

Goodwill Industries The employees at the Goodwill building in Laconia, New Hampshire

Myself and my sister had the unpleasant task of cleaning out the storage locker of my father and my brother who passed away 12/21/21. On May 23,2022 we began to clean out the locker located in Plymouth, New Hampshire. At the end of the day we drove down to the Laconia, NH Goodwill building. We were there at about 5:25 pm. There was an employee that came out with a cart, he stood there and did nothing to help unload the U-haul van we had rented. He began complaining that we should have made an appointment if we were bring so much stuff. My sister tried to explain our situation but the two employees continued to complain. My sister was very up set and told them that they were on notice that we will be bringing loads down everyday for the rest of the week.

The following day, May, 24th my sister and a friend who had been helping us went down to Goodwill. They waited and waited and watched the two men talking to an other man. Finally the other man came out and demanded to know what was in the boxes. My sister explained to him that it was clothes, houseware items and many other, like books, puzzles etc. My sister's friend told him if they didn't want the items that we would just take it all to the dump. He then replied no, no, and he would get the guys to bring out carts. Again the men made no effort to help. One complained that they had to stay to 7:00pm to go through all the stuff we had dropped off the day before. At that point my sister made up her mind that we would not bring anymore items. to Goodwill! Instead the following day we call the Salvation Army in Laconia and they told us they would happily take everything we wanted to give them. So, we loaded up the U-haul van again with clothes, household items, books, puzzles and sooo much more. When my sister arrived at the Salvation Army there was a team of 5 employees there ready to help unload. They thanked her many times for all the items. We then made arrangement for the Salvation Army to come pick up the furniture that was in the locker. My point in telling you about our experience with the Salvation Army is for you to see the huge difference in the treatment we received at Goodwill and by the employee's actions Goodwill missed out on many really great items and furniture. I was also told that I could download the receipt because they did not have any donation receipts there. I tried and tried to download the receipts but could not. Salvation Army sent a thank you letter to me and included a donation receipt.

Desired outcome: We would like an apology and I would like to see your employee receive some training on customer service,

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I don't like complaining about any of your stores as you have good employees in general. I just stepped out of Store # 200, in Prescott, AZ on Willow Creek Road. I'd purchased 4 DVDs. I'd made sure there was a DVD in each case before going to the register. One had 2 DVD's inside. I'm assuming it was donated that way. The price tag tells me that that is how...

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Dear Sir/Madam: My name is Tony Bobet I resided at 1710 Seward Avenue, Apt# 5-g, Bronx, New York City 10473. I am filling out an complaint from one of your store. It's locked at 2125 N.W. 21st, Miami, Florida 33142. On May 19, 2022, I made a order an item from Amazon.com The item is a Spanish CDs. When I received the order. The Cds cover was cracked. ...

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Goodwill Industries Stereo speaker

Found a Sony base speaker priced with tag , red, on top for $1.49 ,unknown working cond. Found a hardwood floor steam mop marked down! 4 times from $10.00 to $1.00 took both to register with other items , books, vase etc, waited in line for a timed 38 min , everything was rang up at the prices marked and I was given a total) price and when presenting amount asked for wasloudly and without reason told she is not going to sell the speaker to me at that price because the tag was probably changed and I asked if it happened often and if I was being accused of it and what made the determining factor in her professional expertise in her conclusion that I was as she claimed here is the point I was given in her exact words, because no electrical items price tags end in . 50 ever which I agreed with I also pointed out that I've never seen anything that ends in , 50,. 25, ,75 nor, 00 for that matter and I pointed out the steamer in my cart she just rang up was $1,00 and pointed out the,, 00 and asked why when it was anounced a manager was needed for it to be explained as she was explaining to me that nothing electrical end in , 50 and the steamer wasn't considered electrical but as a vacuumwhile I am showing her the plug. The manager ... At that particular moment as I as informed and cashier huddled right next to me and I heard clearly he changed the price and I'm not going to sell it to him the manager then says did anybody see him do it and she says no but look at him you can tell he probably does it all the time that's probably why he's the only one eating the mask with complete rage ready to absolutely intellectually destroy any dignity they may had read about I calmly. And very politely, to the stunned look on the faces of the couple about my age I am 60 with a dignified approach inquired as to how much was I to pay then to complete the purchase so everyone would be happy , nobody has a clue and after an hour and a half since I first got in line I just left and am a very angry person that my time

which when being used by others is 60 dollars an hour was used on my only day off this month so far I can't put in words what I'm thinking you know what put it over the edge ? The decision made as to why I wore the mask! You see them everywhere with that I just changed a price tag look they omit! Couldn't fool them!)

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12:01 pm EDT

Goodwill Industries that Good will removed dressing rooms in Minnesota

So 0n [protected] I went to good will bought 2 pairs of pants exact same size, needless to say there are no dressing rooms, and on the bathroom doors you have a sign that says no merchandise in bathrooms, (so you legally have to provide a place for me to take a dump, but not a place for me to try on clothes? ) so when I got home 1 pair fit and 1 did not, so today [protected] I had to drive back to goodwill and return my 1 pair of pants, and then I could only exchange they would not give my money back, then when I wanted to complain about having to drive there and the fact that gas is through the roof only to be able to exchange 1 pair of pants, in which I have a right to be upset ! the lady said I had to call your corporate office, so I asked her for the number and she did not know it ! which upset me even more, so then I tried looking up on line and there is no phone number to call directly, and all I got was this, so hopefully somebody reads this and fixes the problem ! because in this day in age the world is so Rude and out of touch with the consumer,

Desired outcome: Put in a place for consumers to try on clothes !!!

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5:58 pm EDT

Goodwill Industries Prices 200.00 - 300.00 for donated dishes. No color codes or returns

I am appaued at the prices and not giving the community, the advantage of the colored prices. This is unfair to the shoppers. There are a lot of young and old citizens, in this community. Also, there is no return policy on anything. A young man came in with his wife, and left everything (clothing) at the counter, because of the no return policy. Management, I believe, forgets all items are donated! Rock Springs WY 82901. I have been giving to Goodwill for years, thousands of dollars, donated, and that is just me. The rest of my family donates also, including vintage items.

Desired outcome: Use the color code system, and discounts, all the other Goodwill stores use!!!

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Goodwill Industries About 6 tory burch handbags in excellent condition!

I would like to file a complaint located at 220 Kilmayne Dr, Cary, NC 27511 around 2pm. A female manager about 5’5 brown hair with blonde highlights gave this short brown lady 6 large Tory Burch purses in excellent condition. She handed the handbags to her and previously slipped something under her cart basket. This happened between the clothes. It’s not like she put them out with the other bags and then the lady took them all. I was just a few feet behind when this happened along with other costumer. Our jaws dropped the manager basically handed the bags to the other lady. I did manage to capture a picture but from behind although I don’t wish to share at the moment unless requested. Based on my shopping experience designer bags are priced and placed in the display case. This is unfair to anyone that shops here and wishes to find something good.

If you tell me the things I wan to here, your not showing me the things I want to see. Apologies don’t mean anything if you keep doing what your sorry for. For a company that built their foundation around diversity and higher education for those facing barriers. Where is that truth? Do you offer scholarships for employees? Paid Education for employees? If given an genuine opportunity your employees become better.

Be reasonable with the amount of work given to employees and tell your CEO to hang those 1000 pieces of clothes you want out everyday plus the 1200 for Saturday. And then reevaluate their decision. Average racks should be 8 for quality clothes it’s pointless to hang wrinkly clothes past 8 racks. And it’s abuse to hang constantly for so many hours past 8 racks even with a break or two. Left over time should be used by cleaning, trust me some of your stores are filthy.

Actions speak louder than word and there is weight in your words. For a non profit salary should start $20. Pay your managers overtime if you have them going to other stores that are not theirs. Although I respect your decision that employees can not purchase from their stores at least give them an education, the opportunity to become something more than petty thefts.

Desired outcome: Educate your employees while they work so they don’t work a job they hate. Your company appears giving but don’t be so heartless with your employees they still form part of the community.

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Goodwill Industries Over priced

Goodwill in La mesa California on La mesa blvd… is very overpriced I couldn’t believe it I walked out thinking I can buy it brand new for that price ! Disappointed to say the least

I was there 5/9/22

Desired outcome: Go down on prices

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Goodwill Industries Womens top

I would like to file a complaint on the Goodwill Store located 989 County Line rd, Indianapolis, IN (town of Greenwood). I shop here on occasion and I like to shop here. I am a senior citizen and usually shop on discount days. I was in the store on Tues May 3 and purchased a blouse. When, i went to purchase there was no tag, the cashier called a code 9 out over the phone. I waited and here comes a girl with a tag and tag gun to attach the tag, I was wondering how she knew what price but maybe all blouses were the same price.

I paid for the blouse after she attached the tag, I went home pulled the tag off and put the blouse on as i needed to be at a get together my family was having at the park. I went to the bathroom mirror to make sure it looked OK. Then I saw a stain which was not visible to the eye when quickly looking. I was upset and took it off, i could not believe they would sell items like this, then it hit me someone must have changed the blouse in the store and hung this blouse up on the rack. This is why it did not have a tag. I took, it back on the 5th ,Thurs to exchange. It wasn't about the money as it was no more than 4.00 dollars. When i took the blouse back, the cashier was speaking bumtly to me. She saw me approaching and before i got to her window, she said that is a return. I said yes. I was kind of taken back from the attitude, The last time, i went to the store the cashier was very nice. I explained to the cashier, i bought this blouse and need to return it. I pulled the blouse out and tag, I was going to explain what was going on and never got to as the cashier said, the tags need to be attached. I explained to her, I have the receipt and never had to have the tag to be attached in the past. However, she called another lady up to the counter. The lady said, we do not take clothes back with the tags off. I said, you have in the past. The girl/supervisor said no we do not as our policy the tags must be attached. I know in the past the store has taken clothes with unattached tags.

I just wanted to tell them what happened and exchange the blouse not money back , I did not get the chance as the supervisor told me to take my blouse and leave the store. She was mad as i said, I did not like the way the cashier was talking to me. She said, she did not say anything that was offensive. No, the way she said it. The Supervisor needs to be trained on how to treat customers.

Desired outcome: I would like an apology from both the cashier and supervisor. I believe the action was uncalled for as i did not get a chance to explain, I just wanted an exchange and handed my receipt over.

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Goodwill Industries offers a variety of services, including job training, employment placement, and other community-based programs for individuals facing employment challenges. They also operate thrift stores nationwide, selling donated goods such as clothing, furniture, and household items.
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Goodwill Industries reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on May 9, 2007. The latest review Several personal card, identifying information was posted on Jan 15, 2025. The latest complaint don't work or shop at goodwill was resolved on Oct 22, 2014. Goodwill Industries has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 483 reviews. Goodwill Industries has resolved 47 complaints.
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