Great selections of items from dresses, blouses, shows and cookware. Highly recommend shopping here for essentials and fun finds before venturing out to name brand stores. The prices range from $5 minimum, as per the great conditions of the economy -_- Cashier are knowledge and efficient to check folks out. Heads up for newer folks that lawrence has a new standard to not use plastic bags. So be prepared to push your cart to the car, carry arms full of new finds, or bring your own bag to fill. read more

Goodwill - Orange is the pink, am i right! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

I'm not happy with their new policies. They didn't notify anyone who used to be a text love club member. I may check on their new week schedule. I hope they don't go under. People used to live for the Friday $1 day. Shame on you guys! read more

I have been purchasing work clothes from the local thrift store Goodwill for the last few years now saving money that goes to other needed charities with no complaints until I recently found myself fighting to save my job. I went to work wearing a recent pair of jeans I purchased from the Goodwill as a normal day to return to work the next day being told by my HR manager I am currently under investigation due to a bag that fell out of my front pocket. I wasn't aware of anything being in pockets I never check.I was at shock not embarrassed more angry than anything, what if a child or teen girl would have found a bag with a substance in the pocket. Lesson learned always checked everything before purchasing anything. I am a productive citizen who has worked hard the last several years at my job whom is now fighting hard to keep my job. Never did I think I'd have to worry about a situation like this. Employees and shoppers be advised and check all donations and purchases. read more

The prices are way too high! We will not shop at the Lawrence Store any more. Some of the used products are priced higher than the new merchandise stores in the area. Oh yes, the staff can be rude for some reason? Maybe they don't like their job?? read more

I like to thrift shop for quality clothes that are gently used. Normally, when thrifting, the stores clearly mark sizes on the clothing. At Lawrence Goodwill, the jeans were marked S,M,L,and XL, with the waist measurements given a range. So, if you're looking for a 36" waist, it would be marked L, 32-38 (or something similar), so you'd have to first look at all the L 32-38 tags, and then check the pants for specific waist and inseam measurements. Most places mark specifics on the jeans like 36/32, so you'd don't need to take them off the hanger to find size tag inside. It's a "waist" of my time. read more

Honestly they had a few good things here the 2 times I went for prices that were much better than Savers. STILL TOO EXPENSIVE considering they get the stuff for free and abuse their employees (allegedly) read more

I had not been to Goodwill in ages. I was looking for kids toys, books and games. I had to babysit and I needed backup! I did not see one thing at Salvation Army Store so I headed to Goodwill. I was not going to pay full price for new when I was only babysitting once, right? I was pleasantly surprised by what Goodwill had to offer. There were tons of treasures all in great condition. The items were in good shape and neatly displayed. Everything was arranged in a nice order, easy to spot and examine. The end caps were arranged nicely in an eye catching appeal. Neat, clean and orderly. I was able to find what I needed easily and hassle-free. The attendant that helped me was very nice and friendly. The cashier was equally as nice and helpful. Additionally, the prices were very low and within range. I did not feel as if I was being gouged or taken advantage of as a thrift store customer. Some of these places are very pricey but I did that was the case here. One thing in particular that I liked about this store was that it was brightly lit. It was not dirty or dingy. It was sparkly and whistle clean. read more

Goodwill - Clean and neat! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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We'll just call this one The Greedwill...Items are ridiculously overpriced...You may as well buy new, because you're NOT going to save at this particular location. read more

Better stocked than some Goodwill locations I've been to, but that could always change seasonally. I will be back before too long.

Tried to drop off one item at 6:00 and was turned away as it was 6:00 "on the dot". Male employee was rude. read more

The store is easy to navigate. I notice that the staff is trying to distance, although the aisles can be a bit cramped (given the circumstances). It generally is well maintained and organized. read more

I've lived in Lawrence for years and have always enjoyed locating a treasure at Goodwill, until a few years ago. I find I difficult to believe that the citizens of the community have stopped donating any worthwhile home goods to this location but that appears to be the case. The paltry items there are grossly overpriced. How does one put a price of $3.99 on a dollar store candlestick glued to an old plate? I rarely go to this store anymore and typically leave empty handed when I do. It appears to me that the cherries are picked well before any customers arrive. read more

unbelievably overprice. Ive seen items priced higher than retail. no joke. picked up a glass pitcher. sticker on the bottom was from the retail store $21. sticker from goodwill $24. go somewhere else. don't donate there. it's a scam. read more

I used to love this Goodwill but the last few times I have been I have seen a negative change. They have dramatically raised their prices. I don't go to Goodwill for $40 used shoes, even if they are Michael Kors or Jordan! All their prices across the board seemed to have gone up. Today I tried to make a donation and they went through my stuff as I was unloading it and wouldn't take half of it. I've never had them sort through my donations like that before. The lady was really rude about it. I was donating a $160 baseball hitting net and she was reluctant to take it. She said "I guess we will see what we can get." She said one of my items was "really bad" and another children's item was a "death trap." I'm making a donation to you, not trunk to sell you something! Goodwill... you have forgotten who you are. I will take my donations to Salvation Army from now on. read more

I love to thrift, and I go to Goodwill and other thrift stores a lot. Eighteen months ago I'd have given this location four or five stars. I give it two now because so much has changed. I'll give them a star for cleanliness, but not organization. This is one of the cleaner Goodwills in our area. However, it's gone from being organized to being disorganized. I don't know why they even have a sign up for girl and boy now because I find it all mixed up. Today was the worst I've ever seen it. There were as many dresses in the boy section as there were boys' clothing. It's like they aren't even trying anymore. And sizes are not in any order in the kids' clothes anymore either. The books used to be organized so that the children's books were separate. Now they are all mixed together and not even standing on the shelves, but scattered, half laying flat. It's impossible to look at them without straightening them up. Don't they understand they'd sell more clothes and books if the customer could find thing? Also, I used to think this was a friendly store. There are a few friendly employees left, but some definitely do not like their job, and they act like the customers are a real inconvenience. Often the line to check out is long, but managers stand around and visit, or sit behind the counter. A couple of weeks ago I was in the store standing in a line 8 people deep, and when an employee asked one of the managers if she could help by opening another register, the manager said "I just clocked out". She had indeed just clocked out.... after making eye contact with me in that long line. Then she stood and waited for another employee so they could leave together. I have called the corporate office to complain about the long lines and the indifference and they tell me to talk to the local manager. When I spoke to an assistant manager, I was told to call cooperate and complain to them. If you're looking for a fun place to thrift, try Savers or Maj-R thrift. They aren't quite as clean, but they are organized, friendly and I usually do not wait in long lines. read more

Very organized and clean store!!! The staff was friendly! Great store to go shopping!

I am a thrift store/garage sell lover...so when I recently moved to the lawrence area and found out there was a goodwill, I was overjoyed. ....that is until I came in. The only good thing about this place is that it is kept fairly neat and clean...a few shelves were disholved, but overall, pretty clean. Too bad this isn't what people go in for...first of all, the staff are rude...they don't smile, they don't greet you, nothing! They just stand around waiting at the register to check you out. 2nd, I was angry at the bleek inventory that was out for purchase. I say this, because as I stood in line at the register, waiting to be checked, I had a clear view of the donation room and all of the good items were piled in heaps back there, but there were barely no items stocked for customers. When I enquired with the male cashier as to why there were so many items in the back and hardly any on the floor, his response was "mame, we can only put out a little at a time" I told him his reason is bogus. I even told him i knew what was really going on. As I looked back in the donation area, I saw workers carrying items out to their vehicles, so it was no secret where all the "items" were really at. Most thrift stores have that problem. Employees taking what they want and leaving the unwanted items for customers. ..needless to say I will never go back... read more

I do not like the goodwill here in Lawrence. The main reason is their prices, way too high. These are used items but it never fails when I go in there the prices are usually 4.00 and higher for items that should be 1 to 2 dollars. I have also found it to be a not so inviting place to visit and the staff can be rude and not very helpful. Lisa Brown read more