Goodwill Store & Donation Center — Local services in San Francisco

Every word in this review is true. I was at the hospital for testing because my hip hurts. Boo whoo. The last time I had seen a doctor was my discharge physical some 40+ years prior. So I'm limping home and I see a Goodwill. Mr. Prada, Gucci, sometimes Armani only fits me is reviewing Goodwill Japan Town, San Francisco and it's off the charts! I was so happy to been in there that I started buying random stuff. I bought an item that they didn't know the price and I didn't know what it was. When they told me it was $4.99 I whooped with joy, threw up my hands and yelled, "I'll take two!" A woman who let me go ahead of her when she saw me balancing flatware, an Elon Musk autobiography and sporting goods under my chin howled with laughter and started talking to me in rapid fire Spanish that I couldn't keep up with. I bought a basketball. I stand 5 feet 2 inches. There were beautiful women in the clothing aisles that dropped trou right there on the spot trying on blouses, shorts, skirts, dresses, pants. Every make, blend, color, size, texture and era. If you know me personally you are either tingling with anticipation or rolling your eyes muttering the word, tedious. Here it comes.... the clothes weren't so bad either! I may or may not have pictures of this experience at Goodwill. Only myself and Google photos know. I suggest you get down there and experience it yourself. Like all of my reviews, regardless of the product, dish, taste or whatever adjective there is to describe a tangible, it always comes down to the people and experience. The people at Goodwill Japan town, San francisco, are on point and dialed in. Their eyes are on your eyes and searching. They've got you covered. They're happy from the front door to the front door exit. Go in with an open heart and remember, you're recycling, keeping people employed and doing...

Goodwill store at Filmore and Post Street is the place to visit. Strategically located in the midst of entertainment district, boutique shopping, and fashionable, multicultural and upscale restaurants, it holds its own as a spot for a shopping adventure and treasure hunt. Not only, - I personally fulfill my need for home entertainment equipment, bought Onkyo receiver at a fraction of original cost, as well two of my four guitars and my favorite keyboard, - Yamaha GX 76, with a stand and seat, this for $69. The other finds I look for, is a vintage apparel and Americana. Many people buying kitchen and table ware, also light art fixtures. Most of area is taken by clothes, - man's, woman's and children, there are three cabins to try on your selections. Located by the checkout is a glass covered shelf displaying bijouterie, small electronics and other pricier items. There's sizable collection of books and used CD's, usually you can see used bikes. Tax is included, you can buy a bag for 99c to put in your purchase. Due to covid-19 situation, store is not accepting donations from public, all donated items coming from specialized centers. Store implements safe distance between shoppers, and if you may have to wait few minutes to enter, - do it, it is well worth the value and...

We are visiting San Francisco from Denver. We don't thrift at Goodwill because they are typically very disorganized, selection isn't great, and items are overpriced. We were walking back to our hotel from dinner and my daughter begged me to stop in. Reluctantly, I agreed. I will say this store was very organized, clean, and had quality items. We picked up a vintage Battleship game, and a travel version of it to add to our collection, for the journey back home. My problem was with checkout. I used my card and the reader said, "Approved." The guy at the register said I needed to run it again because his computer said,"Pending." I explained that's how POS systems work, and that it didn't say, "Declined." He made me run it again. Now I have TWO charges on my card. Called back later to speak with the manager and she said the other charge would drop off. I asked, "What if it doesn't?" She said you can come back in person. I told her I'm visiting from out of town and wouldn't be able to do that. She said, "Well, that's the only way." While I know that's not true,it's disappointing that no one at this store knows how credit/debit/POS works. If you come here, pay cash. Or just frequent the better thrift...