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FAQs

What is the best day to go thrifting at Goodwill? ›

Wondering when thrift stores like Goodwill restock? Tuesdays are terrific for those in the know—often, this is when a Goodwill store refreshes its inventory and rolls out new items that weren't on shelves over the weekend.

While there's no “perfect” day to shop second hand stores, many regulars swear by shopping early on Monday and Tuesday. Homeowners tend to drop off garage sale leftovers on Sunday nights, making for new finds. Plus, the weekends are more crowded shopping days, so employees look to restock early in the week.

Goodwill serves those with barriers to employment. This includes individuals with disabilities, people with limited work history, those who have experienced corporate downsizing and recipients of government support programs. Goodwill's services are designed to meet the training and placement needs of the individual.

Most secondhand stores don't wash the clothes before selling them. Donations are typically washed before they're donated, but we still recommend giving them a good cleaning when you get home. Even if the clothes are washed before they hit the thrift store floor, people will have since touched them.

Does Goodwill clean donated items before placing them on the sales floor? We do not wash clothing items; we do wipe down household items.

Donations Arrive Daily, and Inventory Moves Fast

Goodwill stores operate on an endless cycle: people bringing donations, employees putting them on the floor and customers swooping in. The inventory changes just about every day. If you ever strike out, then try visiting another day.

On the Day of Goodwill, South Africans are encouraged to think of others who may be less fortunate than themselves. It's also a day for reflection on how you can apply goodwill to your life.

If an item has a tag that is the same color as the color of the week, then that item is 50% off the regular price of the item. When you go shopping at your local Goodwill-Suncoast store look for a sign in the store like this one indicating the color of the week.

Shop at the beginning of the week.

This concept probably applies to all thrift stores, not just Goodwill. Monday is usually when the sale changes. Many thrift stores such as Goodwill and Savers have a specific color of tag that is on sale for the week. Usually the tag color changes on Sunday or Monday.

Stores also generally mark down items that will be on sale over the weekend on Thursday evenings. If you want to beat the rush and get to those sales items first, Thursday night's a great time for bargain shoppers to hit the malls.

What is the best day to go to a charity shop? ›

Frequently visit charity shops on weekdays

Weekdays are the best time for charity shopping as there's less competition for the best stuff. Save even more money by trying these swap shop sites – you'll be surprised by what's up for grabs.