Goodwill Outlet — Local services in Bemidji

I went to the Bemidji Goodwill and they didn’t have any changing rooms available. However, an employee told me I could bring back anything that didn’t fit within 7 days for a full refund so I got 8 things to try on. I live close by, so 45 minutes later I was back at the store for my refund for the items that didn't fit totaling just under $50, but was then told the refund is just for store credit. The voucher for store credit also states in small print that I have to use that within 30 days. When I told the employee I was not told about the store credit part they showed me a tiny print paper sign not visible from the front of the cash register with the policy on it. I’m on a really tight budget and $50 is a lot right now to spend unplanned. I don't want the store credit and don't have any items I need from there in the next 30 days. I certainly would not have tried on so many items in the most unconventional and inconvenient way possible if the policy had been clearly communicated to me....

Pretty wildly unimpressed with their new location. It feels like it is smaller than the old location inside, and unfortunately over 95% of the store is just clothes. I only shop at Goodwill for kitchen stuff, hand tools, artwork, movies etc.

The parking situation is also garbage, and they have a gate blocking the back way in, so you have to try to turn in off the main drag which is always a pain, and good luck every trying to turn left out of there.

The only upside is they now have an easy...

Very overpriced and they tend to stick the price tag on LCD screens. That is the worst thing they can do also everything has batteries inside of it that are either corroded dead or exploded. It doesn't take long to open an item and if it's corroded nine times out of 10 it won't work unless cleaned properly. The restrooms are still locked even though covid is basically over and that kind of stinks they can't offer restrooms whenever where else can to...