For those of you that thrift often, you're probably like me and wondering when, if ever, the Etown…read moreGoodwill location will open back up. It's supposed to be closed for "repairs" but it's been at least a year. Recently while calling to inquire about their reopening I was told that a new, temporary location has opened in Mt Joy to make up for and accept the donations that would otherwise go to Etown. Since opening 3 weeks ago I've been here twice. I hope this store ends up becoming permanent as it's closer to my house and has a better layout and parking. While it is a smaller Goodwill store as far as square footage it does have all the normal departments just on a smaller scale. Housewares are still arranged by color, with clear glass being dominant. Clothes are sorted by size and item (size organization is much better here than other locations too!). Prices are in line with other Lancaster Co Goodwill locations. Shoes are piled on top of clothing racks due to space limitations and there isn't a place to sit and try them on. I did find a small end table for sale under the linens that I pulled out as a seat, so hopefully it'll stay there for a while. There is no dressing rooms. Aside from that small end table they don't carry furniture. Pictures and frames are tucked under the racks and housed in large plastic bins, as are children's shoes. Over all the store has much less selection than other locations but the sorting is pretty solid. I didn't spend a lot of time looking at clothes knowing I couldn't try them on but didn't see any with flaws. They have yarn in baskets at the one end cap, as well as cards. They do tend to throw things in baskets that either sit on a shelf, floor, or end cap so do look thru those. They still have Christmas decorations for sale, in fact an entire isle of them. I didn't see any signs saying they were discounted, and currently the only loyalty promotion is the military discount. The children's department is very small, as is linens. The majority of the store consists of men's and ladies fashion. They do cute décor displays on the end caps facing the window, but the ones by the wall are pretty much a mess. No hand sanitizer is offered, nor is cart wipes, but overall the store is cleaner than most, employees are masked and a Plexiglas shield is present. Every employee I've encountered has always been friendly and helpful. A win for me because it's so close, I do hope this location stays. SIDENOTE: Isaac's is next door, located in a safe and active strip mall right on the main street rt 230

I was shopping in the Elizabethtown location. I found a beautiful blouse that I tried on and…read morereally liked. I had some other items in my cart as well. I get to the register and the blouse did not have a tag. The cashier said they couldn't sell it to me because it was untagged. I asked for her manager and she rolled her eyes and said...she's just going to tell you the same thing I told you. I don't know the woman's name but she came up and did in fact say the same thing...grabbed the blouse and went to the back....I offered her $10 for the blouse because I really wanted it. I got a resounding NO. Fast forward to the next day. I went back to the store, saw the blouse on the rack for $5.99. It had a tag on it this time and I snatched it up. They only got $5.99 when they could have received $10. Why did I have to endure that grief??

Very kind and patient. Very knowledgeable of toys. Enjoyed looking at all the toys and am sure we…read moremissed some. Could spend a long time here. It was great to reminisce. We will definitely return.

**Update: The shop has moved recently to expand. Its located at 4 S Market St, Elizabethtown, PA…read more17022, now right on the square near the martial arts studio. A step back in time to the 80s-Now! You'd be hard pressed to not find something from your childhood here. Everything from early Nintendo NES, My Little Pony, Transformers, Barbie, Star Wars, WWE, Ninja Turtles, various anime and an over abundance of stuffed animals! There's a pacman mini arcade cabinet to play, a few claw machines and floor to ceiling toys. Everything we saw was in good to mint condition, and the owners/staff were more than happy to answer any questions we had. Prices seemed on point for the items condition/rarity so it didn't feel like anything was over valued. Owners are also heavily involved in second Friday downtown in Etown and you can tell they care a lot about the community. Follow their facebook page for the events they plan with local businesses. They frequently have discounts and free toy days on select days for kids. Only complaint again is their hours are kinda all over and change weekly/monthly so facebook is your best bet to see when they're open. Parking is available on the street via meters and in some metered lots around the area. (Typically a nickel for 1/2 hour, dime for an hour) Tons of local shops near by to so its a great afternoon adventure supporting local businesses. Solid 4.5-4.7 so I rounded up to a 5.

We visit in this area at least annually and always seek out the Mount Joy Gift and Thrift. On our…read morelast visit we were pleasantly surprised to find this shop in a new location and facility which is also more directly accessible. The store lives up to its name in that offerings are more on display vs resembling a garage or yard sale manner--more organized with space surrounding the houseware items. Clothes are neatly hung appear clean. I especially like viewing the donated China sets , gardening supplies and seasonal figurines. The prices range from reasonable to real bargains. Music adds to the relaxing browsing experience. Overall one of my favorite thrift stores!

The new store is great, we go here often and everytime we leave with great items. The prices are…read morereasonable not high at all, not sure why there are negative reviews on pricing people obviously hasn't been to a goodwill store lately. And to the lovely ladies that work there you all are kind and helpful and super nice to deal with. They also have a great selection. Great location and prices. A++++ will be returning for more great finds.

Standard Salvation Army. Has fitting rooms which is a nice perk. Fair prices. Friendly staff.read more

First let me say, the employees here are always very nice. But this review is for the manager who…read moredoes the pricing specifically. I understand if you have to follow orders from corporate regarding pricing, but at some point being a willful concubine to the greed of a capitalist system wearing a mask of "doing the most good" must be taking a toll on you, right? Like you have to be aware of just how crazy you're being. Unless you've let the job bleed you dry of your baseline humanity to the point of utter apathy. Your pricing on certain items is absolutely insane! Like you're truly just out of your mind and should probably be heavily medicated. Out here acting like it's a premium antique store in the richest of neighborhoods instead of the THRIFT store that it's supposed to be. $150 for some glass coasters. $250 for an old stove. $500 for a Barbie house!?! These are all USED items that are GIVEN to you, a THRIFT store for FREE! And I understand there are operating costs of running the stores, but there's also a line that you're clearly way too comfortable crossing when it comes to the prices you put in front of every day thrift shoppers. During my visit I heard literally five customers make a remark about the insane prices you're slapping people in the face with. Read the damn room! Send this on up to your corporate masters if you truly don't have any control over your businesses pricing strategy because whether it's you or some higher managment forcing this twisted policy on the public, there's at least one ABSOLUTE PSYCHOPATH working for the Salvation Army and y'all need to know how it's making you look to the people you're supposedly in business to "help".

This place is huge! Lots of everything. Good selection of items, fair prices. We were on a mission…read moreto find unique bric-a-brac for wedding decorations and were not disappointed! Open aisles, not cluttered & clean. Good selection of Hawaiian shirts. Whole side of one aisle devoted to Xmas decor. No real selection of depression / carnival glass, but that is getting harder to find anyway. Staff did not really approach us to offer help.

We always find great deals here! My first stop shop when…read morelooking for secondhand books! They are stupid cheap here! I got 12 books, plus like 9 movies, and shorts for like $50.

As a huge fan of thrift shops, I know what makes some good and others worth skipping. The Keystone…read moreArea Goodwill Stores are always managed and maintained so well, you can't go wrong. As is the trend in the area, the location of this store was many other things over the years eventually leading to an empty shell. A few years ago, I was happy to see such a great organization moving in. Goodwill in general uses the profits from their thrift stores to find job placement as well as offering good quality goods at low prices. The Palmyra store is large, well lit, and very clean. Each time I come back back, I feel like it's better organized and has really grown into its location. They offer a wide selections of goods: housewares, toys, books, media, clothing, and furniture. Odds are, you will find a treasure of two you didn't know you had to have! The cashier is in the center of the store near the doors and holds all the jewelry and more valuable items. The store also has a clean bathroom for customers. The staff is here is friendly and local. This is a great place to shop.

The store itself is easy to find, but the location of the donation center is not obvious because…read morethe parking lot looks like it dead ends there. After looping around to the back I found the bins and the dock right away. I had a variety of items to donate, and the gentleman who received it from me was very friendly and professional. I'll happily bring my donations here in the future.

Great food, great service and great atmosphere! The fireplace is very nice and warm. Makes a warm…read morefeeling all around.

This little rustic resale store is really very nice. It' s clean and the people that run are…read morefriendly. Plus their stuff is reasonably priced. If you're that way, it's absolutely worth a stop in. Shirley

Love coming g home and checking community aid out. I havent found decently priced thrift stores in…read moreVA sonits always nice to stop by here when I visit. Can always find a cool bad shirt or something here.

A nice, large selection of thrifted items. The men's section was a decent size, which is uncommon…read morein my experience. I found about 4 items for $13. Not bad. It is still cheaper than shopping for brand new clothing, and don't forget, better for the environment. The pricing - from what I saw - was also cheaper than Philly Goodwill locations. I will definitely return!

I always find a haul when I go in, so much selection - nicely organized. Great staff...read more

Love when they have designer clothing! I recently found Quince sheets and comforter. There was such…read morea big selection too. Plus everything was brand new!!