Reviews of Goodwill of Central Iowa - Outlet. (Thrift Store) in Des Moines (Iowa).

Goodwill of Central Iowa - Outlet

310 Reviews

134 Comments

Thrift store

Thrift store

6345 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Frozyre M

Well I thought shopping at one Goodwill Buy The Pound was a chaotic experience, then I hadn't seen until now how ruthless it could get at this one. It really feels like a dog eat dog world when trying to shop here. There's so many bins so at least there's the chance that you could find a few things in a couple rounds. However that doesn't erase the fact that it can get hectic when people want to be. I've even came in once where all of the shopping carts were used up, so I had to wait and so had others. There also seems to be this ritual that happens where bins are swapped out for other bins. The shoppers would crowd around in a circle in wait before the new bins come in and when that's done, they immediately pounce on them like rats to bread crumbs. It's almost animalistic if you ask me, on a ridiculous scale. I've tried partaking in this once and I felt disgusted for doing it that I won't ever do it again. It's just madness. I would avoid that if you can and just stick to what you can find at this store. I can't say I haven't gotten anything because I have, it's just the shopping experience is either here or there.

Melissa Lynn

What a neat place! Very polite and some great stuff. We had fun here!

Rachael Frey

It’s a decent store for an outlet, however the closing time policy was a little absurd. Even though the store closes at 6, you weren’t allowed to shop past 5:45. I was a little upset since I drove 45 minutes to get there and only got 4 minutes to shop.

Elwanda Prothero

Made the trip to find blankets for the people living at the river. Found a great assortment. Place was very well stocked and the cashier was great. Good customer service. Will definitely go back again.

Q M

Iowa outlets are much better than outlets in other states. You don’t want to see the others. Promise you

Kaitie Hundley

Love this place! Got a lot of cool stuff for cheap!

Paul Revere

It's the greatest experience in dumpster diving without the trash and always good quality stuff. Makes you feel like you on a treasure hunt which makes it really fun cuz you never know what you'll find.

Renee Kramer

This outlet is ok. I wish the bins were more organized like other places, like bins for luggage, shoes, clothes only. They only have 3-4 rows of clothing left which disappoints for those who love finding clothes. It is ridiculous for the parents who come in and let their kids roam like free-range chickens. This isn’t a daycare. Keep your children and teens with you at all times. Yes, teens. They can be just as obnoxious as the young children. Kids playing kickball in the walkway is not ok. On the plus side, there are some very nice workers there! If you think some of them are mean, chances are it’s due to people or YOU not following the rules and them having to repeat COMMON SENSE stuff over the intercom. Or say it to your face in a stern way. They’re trying to do their jobs. It’s not a hangout to visit with people you know.

bur scott

Busy & chaotic but good staff and an adventure. Never know what you will find

Marty Hansen

I do not understand why you still have this person at your door. She was the door greeter today. I've been at the Outlet Store numerous times and this person will strongly criticize the other co-workers in front of your customers! Now she's being mean to the people trying to shop.i understand that everyone is short handed but put this person in back sorting bins!

Jamie Lynn Lemons

So glad they're open, again! I always find som great stuff. I get a lot of bags of stuff for very little money which is especially wonderful when you don't have a lot to spend that day, but just HAVE to go dig n find n spend a lil money to reward or make oneself feel better during difficult times. A good place to wind down, spend hours digging while meditating and just think about life! Kinda like fishing really! Lol

Steve Nelson

Fun place to shop, ya never know what you will find at this location

Tanya Morris

Take plastic gloves and wear a face mask if you plan a visit here. Watch your cart and don't leave it. Arrive early at the opening hours to get the better bargains! I can't go back after getting really sick a couple of times, and heard that there is feces/cockroaches in the bins. Otherwise, I enjoyed a good treasure hunt here and found quite a few good things for 99 cents/lb. Could be a little more now, but you can certainly find stuff if you dig enough.

Jason Thomas

Staff are taking appropriate measures for our safety. Gloves with masks required. I went with my friend who shops often their and came out with a 54.00 pizza maker that is like new and only paid 4.00 for this machine. Very pleased overall...

Hope Borgerson

Found some really nice things! Lead Crystal vase lots of great frames!! Next time I will bring some gloves bc it can be messy!! But I really liked it!

Kim Johnson

It's kind of fun to shop there. Unlike other goodwill stores, they sell their merchandise by the pound! You put everything in your cart that you want and roll it onto the big scale. The weight of the cart is already subtracted as all the carts are the same. You pay $.99 cents/lb. You really have to weigh in your decisions based on just that! (pun intended) A cast iron cake pan could cost you $20 or more!, but there are plenty of light weight items of real value! its like bargain hunting. Last time I was there, I bought a pair of mittens, only to find out after I got home that they were two right hand mittens!. I had also purchased a hat that matched the mittens very well and noticed that there were two identical hats (must have been twins). I stopped in the next day and was able to find the two left mittens so I bought them both since I already had the rights. A pair to wear and a spare! All the merchandise is in bin tables on wheels so it's easy to see how the mittens got separated. Lucky for me, tbe mates were still there! I won't do that again! Next time I'll make sure they are a set!

Sharron Park

What a great experience (the outlet store).

Elizabeth Webb

Very clean. Staff helpful. Easy to find products.

Hayley Violett

I love looking through the bins of Goodwill. I have found some really neat items. A new coat, purse, jean jacket, radar detector, and more. You just have to sift through things and there you have it!

Bobbi Petty

Goodwill bins are not for the faint of heart. You really need to take alot of time and dig. You can find good stuff. Sometimes fun, sometimes not.

Jeff

The gals that work the floor/register at the Outlet Store are super nice. From my experiences they are always very friendly and quite accommodating to the customer. It's refreshing to experience this in a retail setting in this day and age.

Dan Kane

Interesting place to find items that can be refurbished and brought back to life. Prepare to spend about an hour to get a decent look at what is available. I see a lot of people finding good deals on clothing. They charge by the pound for the majority of the items. The money goes to a good cause.

Tina Rohm

I miss the old Goodwill outlet. They played Rock music. Also 1.59 doesn't allow a whole lot in my cart. When it was cheaper I could go with some heavier items. I am glad its open again though . I just can't afford to go as often.

Brenda Bloodgood

I like going there. Fill your cart with things you want from bins and after weighed you pay. You have to like being a digger! Its like a treasure hunt! Lol

Lilly

Variety of used goods. You never know just what you will find in the big containers. They charge by the pound. I found a nice pair of drapes. All kinds of clothing, adults and children, toys and more. Allow yourself a few hours.

Cayla Boyd

I've found some really great things here. It can get crowded which can be frustrating. There tends to be quite a few parents or grandparents who dont watch their younger ones, which usually results in a bit of chaos. Really dont appreciate the parents who ignore their screaming/crying child. That's ridiculous.

Sherry Stewart

It takes a while to get what you want because you are digging through lot's of things. So make sure you have the time to shop. I normally spend an average of 3 hours. But I have gotten so much for so little money. It's better than garage saling. Nice employees as well.

kristin gross

I love stopping in at least one a month just to kill a few hours looking for things that turn out l would have never been to live without. I feel this is one of the most effective ways to price unwanted items that are simply donated to begin with. Everything found in the bins is weighed when done shopping and you pay $0.89 cents a pound. They have many other electronics and household items that are set around the wherehouse and are usually paced around $.99. Namebrand clothes, from adults to infants. Pretty much anything you need/want, can be found at the bins.

Stephane Stratton

I always make wonderful finds & never ever leave empty handed. The store is always well organized for easy shopping. The store employees are very personable & professional. This is a great place to shop & I do often.

Danielle Lynn

A thrifting experience like no other. Things come out in large, wheeled bins. Nothing is organized, so it's definitely a place you need to search for what you want. Not for everyone, but there's some good deals to be had of you can get used to the chaos. It gets pretty crazy during the bin changes. Whatch yo kids, watch yo wife.

Rachel Wachter

Wow is all I can say! This store was so clean & managed so well. I had such a great day & found some super deals.

Kay Whipple

Very diverse grouping. Take gloves to dig in tubs. Sometimes good stuff-but takes many repeated visits to find this. Kids not monitored by parents. Majority of people throw things around breaking things.

Jim Coombs

Another one of my favorite secret places fun place to go just a little crowded when they bring out new bins all the vultures descend. They try to keep the kids under unlike another outlet down south I went to.

Bre Lark

Best store I've gone to in a very long time spent more than two hours and found amazing necessities and best customer service

Donald Swearingen

Great place for the dollar. More odds and ends and clothing than you can imagine. And you meet unique and different people there while shopping. I know people that go there everyday

Adam Armstrong

Crazy when they bring out new products in the big blue bins, bring some gloves to protect your hands while you dig through all the stuff. And if your lucky you can find some real nice things.

Donald Swearingen

Now that the owners open an app I would not donate to them but a love of my life. He just ruined a non charitable company. I suggest donating Salvation Army or some place is putting money back in to help to the people

Cheryl Pierce

I love this place! You never know what treasures you may find here! If you have an hour or two to blow, and you don't mind digging, you may find some good stuff, too!

Courtney Jones

Lots of beans to look through and was really cool stuff yhere

Mark Brolin

Great place and always busy. All the Goodwill stores should be outlets with the 99 cents per pound shopping. They would increase their revenue tenfold.

Michael Schafer

I love this place - everything is $0.99/lb OR LESS! Where else can you fill up a shopping cart with everything you want, push it up on the scales and pay $0.99/lb?

BRITTANY ALLEN

You can find antiques there or brand new items with tags still on clothing. Might wanna bring a drink and mini fan it can get hott quick in that store.

Steve Jansen

Large sales floor, simple no question pricing. Staff had difficulties with the scales and would have benefitted from further training or this would have been five stars

Cynthia Schreck

Place drives me crazy. Need mask n gloves. I always end up with a bunch of stuff I don't need or even want.

Mike Warden

Good selection of various sizes of clothes, coats. Lots of bedding most times also. Cheap prices on lamps and electronics,too.

Greg Lee

Always go to goodwill stores lot of good things to buy fairly cheap. Store was very busy . Great place to shop

Lexi Suby

Fun place. You never know what you will find.

Todd Srejma

My wife had never been here before..... she went NUTZ! Fun time killer and lots of treasures to be found.

Jack Ermisch

It's really fun to go here. You can find a lot of good things for a really low price

Misty Swan

We found great deals and the employees and other shoppers were incredibly friendly.

Michaela Williams

You gotta look but alot of nice stuff and staff is great! Only 1.27 a pound

Tracy Devaney

So much fun to see what you can find..You can't beat the price* anywhere! $1.29pr pound

Jodie Parks

I love the Goodwill outlet. You have to dig through bins but you can find some amazing stuff

Rebecca Hatcher-Kaiser

Great place to forget your troubles while enjoying fond memories of old toys and finding additions to your wardrobe!

U B1

Mask and gloves... A must! Have plenty of time to search.. Under Covid hours.

Lydia Walker

This place is for the serious bargain shopper or hoarder. It's all about the thrill of discovery..

Jenna Binns

Could literally spend half the day going through the bins and they have great stuff

Tamara Hopewell

This is my favorite store if you have a couple hours free I would recommend this place.

Nancy Jackson

Best darn idea ever! I love "The Southside Bins" and their prices! :)

Ken Sims

The Goodwill outlet "the bins" is always a wonderful expearence for me. It reminds me of Christmas morning....Ken Sims

Shane Fetui

You can find a good bargain.....but be careful,because all the small items quickly add up!

Daniel OConnor

Need to put in some good stuff with all the junk. Not hardly worth going.

Christopher Wilkins

My favorite place in the whole world! I want to have my wedding there...

Tara Dactyl

I love this place... Always find alotta good stuff

Kristin Thompson

So much fun dumpster diving, literally. Got some great bargains!!

Roger Lacoy

Everything was just thrown around, big mess.

Robert C Evans

It was fun for my first time. Will go again.

Carol Barth

Can find some good deals if you willing to dig in bins

Donna Whaley

Found good deals and friendly staff

Derick “TraffixJam” Thoene

Was handicap accessible except the bins a little high for a wheelchair.

Lori Mercado

Found good deals . Not wha5 I was lo9king for but good finds

Deborah Briddell

Great, friendly, helpful, I got 3 nice things for the house

Tia Brown

Staff were great! 😊 …

Monytwic KuolArop

It is great it does help lot of people who are in need.

David Dawson

Lots of fun. Like a treasure or scavenger hunt.

Barbara Hyde

It's a scavenger hunt.... either you love it or hate it!!

Tazsmine Robinson

Awesomely nice employees very patient and help full. Thank you

Brian D. aka BD

Big huge bins of treasures. Prices are based on weight

Jane Gross

Friendly staff and a place with great finds!

sandra beerbower

Great place shop here once a week

kou miantona

They carry the price per lbs up

Cw Longstride Darlington

Staff was very helpful very very nice excellent service

Sara Dean

Always find great things!

Sonny Lyles

Great prices, not organized

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Inexpensive

Angela Finks

Love it!!! Can't go enough

Candy Hegre

Great place to find what you are looking for.

Jerome Kimble

Go in grab a cart and pay by the pound😂 …

Michelle Kennedy

My favorite place to shop!

SAAD ZAKI

You can get a lot of stuff cheaper

Devon Stouffer

I don't know why I love it

Diane Lunsford

You can find many treasures there!

Mac Meeker

My wife loves this place

Kassandra Rodriguez

Good prices, and a lot of choices

Carmelita Limas

Selection is wonderful, it varies day by day

Kayla Davis

Always find something good.

Carl Nelson Jr.

Always find a great deal

Alex Wheeler

Cheap but even harder to find anything

Becky Bordenaro

Cool

Denise Aldridge-Norman

You never know what your going to find

Amy Lapour

My favorite good will

tonytoog t

Always the best finds!!!

Mike Yoder

Everything is sold by the pound.

Sally Valdez

Nice place to go

Schmittey

Great prices.

Brandy Jones

Good finds cheap

Jeremy Frost

Things sold by the pound

joe hoeft

Best store in town

kelly mitchell

Great deals

Charity Dawn

Love it love it

Mike Luckey

Great deals

Darkangle Edîtz

My favorite store

RYAN ROERIG

Fun to search.

JAK

Love

Sheila Hilsenbeck

Great

Pam Heintzleman

Always something

John Walker

Fantastic outlet.

Sandy White

Love this place

Jackie Ingle-Moughler

I love it!

David Dawson

Dirty

Tamisha Galler

Cheap

Wanda Van Wyk

Love goodwill

Mark Osberg

Inexpensive

Juan Pablo Gelves Rueda

(Translation) It's a good store, you can buy clothes, electronics devices, and accessories of all types. The price is for weight and constantly change the items. It is a good store, you can buy clothes, electronic devices and accessories of all kinds. Pricing is by weight and items are constantly changing. (Original) It's a good store, you can buy clothes, electronics dispositives, and accessories of all types. The price is for weight and constanly change the articles. Es una buena tienda, puedes comprar ropa, dispositivos electrónicos y accesorios de todo tipo. El precio es por peso y constantemente cambian los artículos.

Anette Michel Terrón Ramirez

(Translation) I like places like this because you find many things that you can give it a second use (Original) Me gusta los lugares así porque encuentras muchas cosas q le puedes dar Segundo uso

Wilber Posada

(Translation) It is a thrift store it sells for 159 pounds a pound you can add clothes toys shoes whatever you want very clean (Original) Es una tienda de segunda mano se vende por libra 159 la libra puede echarle ropa juguetes zapatos todo lo que quiera muy limpio

Carmencita Revelo

(Translation) I love going, very good attention (Original) Me encanta ir, muy buena atención

Pepe Ceron

(Translation) excellent (Original) Exelente

Kami Wilkins

(Translation) Aome (Original) Awezome

Silvia, Eliana

(Translation) Excellent 👌👌😊😊 (Original) Excelente 👌👌😊😊 …

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