Shopgoodwill.com What do you think of them?

[kirbykirb]

Personally I think the prices are outrageous, as with the whole profiteering off free merchandise. It may be an open auction place, but I do doubt every bid is 100% honest on it.

It is nice though to browse through and lol when people are paying more on shopgoodwill then the going ebay price.

[Vlcice]

...the whole profiteering off free merchandise.

Goodwill's a charity. They're not profiting, the money goes to support their non-store operations.

Anyway, isn't Shopgoodwill.com an auction site? If the prices go up high it's because that's what people are choosing to bid.

[buzz_n64]

Goodwill's a charity. They're not profiting, the money goes to support their non-store operations.

Anyway, isn't Shopgoodwill.com an auction site? If the prices go up high it's because that's what people are choosing to bid.


Nonprofit organization
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonprofit_organization

While they are able to earn a profit, more accurately called a surplus, such earnings must be retained by the organization for its self-preservation, expansion and future plans. Earnings may not benefit individuals or stake-holders.[3] While some nonprofit organizations put substantial funds into hiring and rewarding their internal corporate leadership, middle-management personnel and workers, others employ unpaid volunteers and even executives may work for no compensation. However, since the late 1980s there has been a growing consensus that nonprofits can achieve their corporate targets more effectively by using some of the same methods developed in for-profit enterprises. These include effective internal management, ensuring accountability for results, and monitoring the performance of different divisions or projects in order to better benefit from their capital and workers. Those require satisfied management and that, in turn, begins with the organization's mission.

[kirbykirb]

Nonprofit organization
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonprofit_organization

While they are able to earn a profit, more accurately called a surplus, such earnings must be retained by the organization for its self-preservation, expansion and future plans. Earnings may not benefit individuals or stake-holders.[3] While some nonprofit organizations put substantial funds into hiring and rewarding their internal corporate leadership, middle-management personnel and workers, others employ unpaid volunteers and even executives may work for no compensation. However, since the late 1980s there has been a growing consensus that nonprofits can achieve their corporate targets more effectively by using some of the same methods developed in for-profit enterprises. These include effective internal management, ensuring accountability for results, and monitoring the performance of different divisions or projects in order to better benefit from their capital and workers. Those require satisfied management and that, in turn, begins with the organization's mission.
Yep, this is a big issue with Goodwill maximizing profit potential (don't blame them exactly since it is a business) but under the guise as a charity to have people open their wallets more easily and to advance internal programs for their own causes.

It's so/so, especially with a lot of goodwill auctions being re listed the rumor is flying that possibly there could be shill bidding.

[Bojay1997]

Yep, this is a big issue with Goodwill maximizing profit potential (don't blame them exactly since it is a business) but under the guise as a charity to have people open their wallets more easily and to advance internal programs for their own causes.

It's so/so, especially with a lot of goodwill auctions being re listed the rumor is flying that possibly there could be shill bidding.

I'm sorry, but you are engaging in what could be construed as libel. Goodwill is not operating under the "guise" of charity. They are a charity. The funds they raise through donations and sales get plowed back into their rehabilitation programs. I have volunteered and been on the board of several charitable organizations over the years and I am very familiar with Goodwill and its good efforts. You have no evidence that Goodwill is engaging in fraud and no proof that they are bid shilling. I would suggest you stop now before you draw the attention of their attorneys. Just because you are on the Internet doesn't mean you can post any defamatory statement you want on a public website.

[maxlords]

Gotta agree....Goodwill is one of the good charities out there....not a scummy one like United Way....

[kirbykirb]

I'm sorry, but you are engaging in what could be construed as libel. Goodwill is not operating under the "guise" of charity. They are a charity. The funds they raise through donations and sales get plowed back into their rehabilitation programs. I have volunteered and been on the board of several charitable organizations over the years and I am very familiar with Goodwill and its good efforts. You have no evidence that Goodwill is engaging in fraud and no proof that they are bid shilling. I would suggest you stop now before you draw the attention of their attorneys. Just because you are on the Internet doesn't mean you can post any defamatory statement you want on a public website.

No I'm not. Put down the Phoenix Wright game.

[Gameguy]

I don't know about their auctions but I managed to go to a Goodwill on Saturday and they had a bare Gamecube without controllers or hookups for $24.99, it also had a bunch of "AS IS" stickers all over it. Gamecubes are $24.99 plus tax at EB Games and they come with a controller and hookups while also being guaranteed to work. You're saving the cost of tax but I don't think it's worth it. It's kind of like a Robin Hood type of charity, rip off the customers to give to the needy. LOL

I did manage to pick up a sealed copy of Day of the Jackal on DVD for $3.99 but that's it. I'm really surprised whenever I see people posting great finds from Goodwill, it's been years since I've found anything really good there.

[Ryaan1234]

You have no evidence that Goodwill is engaging in fraud and no proof that they are bid shilling.
I have WITNESSED my local Goodwill selling fake Louis Vuitton purses as the real deal at the same time knowing them to be fake. If that doesn't constitute fraud I don't know what does.

Goodwill is, in fact, a charity organization but they are not all puppies and cupcakes like some people who defend them claim. They do not use the most ethic business practices, and I will stand by that because I have witnessed them (not just the purse thing either). Why do you think they created Shopgoodwill.com? So their items would sell for as much if not more than eBay prices. People pay a premium if they feel their money will go to charity.

[kirbykirb]

Goodwill is, in fact, a charity organization but they are not all puppies and cupcakes like some people who defend them claim. They do not use the most ethic business practices, and I will stand by that because I have witnessed them (not just the purse thing either). Why do you think they created Shopgoodwill.com? So their items would sell for as much if not more than eBay prices. People pay a premium if they feel their money will go to charity.

Exactly! I'm glad someone else noticed this. Charity operated stores are a notch on top those thrift stores that accept donations :lol:. Goodwill is not an 100% squeaky clean company, they have downs, and these downs affect them more largely then another company because of the nature of them being a "not for profit" corporation and accepting donated goods.

[Bojay1997]

No I'm not. Put down the Phoenix Wright game.

I don't need to play any game, I'm actually a practicing attorney and have been for many years. If you have evidence that anyone from Goodwill.com is engaged in shill bidding, please provide it. If you similarly have evidence that Goodwill is doing anything that would prevent them from continuing to be a 501(c)(3) charity, please provide it. Selling items that are donated is something many charities do. The proceeds are put into their programs and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it from a legal or ethical perspective. If you don't have any evidence, you need to stop posting the things you have been posting. Not only does it make you look like an idiot, but you are subjecting yourself and the operators of this website to potential liability. You need to stop.

[ryborg]

I don't need to play any game, I'm actually a practicing attorney and have been for many years. If you have evidence that anyone from Goodwill.com is engaged in shill bidding, please provide it. If you similarly have evidence that Goodwill is doing anything that would prevent them from continuing to be a 501(c)(3) charity, please provide it. Selling items that are donated is something many charities do. The proceeds are put into their programs and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it from a legal or ethical perspective. If you don't have any evidence, you need to stop posting the things you have been posting. Not only does it make you look like an idiot, but you are subjecting yourself and the operators of this website to potential liability. You need to stop.

You're dealing with a 12-year-old. You know you're right, we know you're right, just ignore him and hopefully he'll go away.

[InsaneDavid]

You're dealing with a 12-year-old. You know you're right, we know you're right, just ignore him and hopefully he'll go away.

That's the best thing I've read on this forum all night.

[Emperor Megas]

He doesn't look like an idiot to me, just a guy with an opinion. I'm NOT a lawyer, but I seriously doubt that he or she, or the operators of this site, have to worry about the Goodwill Gestapo filing suit against them.


No I'm not. Put down the Phoenix Wright game.That's probably the funniest thing I've ever read at this forum.

[mobiusclimber]

Wah Wah Wah, I'm the Penguin!

The fact is (accusations aside) shopgoodwill.com has horrible shipping rates and their auctions usually end higher than Ebay or Amazon prices. If you want to think it's bc people are idiots that's fine. What bothers me is that Goodwill (and all thrift stores for that matter) do NOT simply have a responsibility to their charitable organization. They have a responsibility to their community as well.

Historically, thrift stores operated to serve two needs: they gave jobs to people who would otherwise not be able to hold or maintain a job, and they sold goods to the poor neighborhoods in which they were located as a means of helping poor people obtain goods they would not normally be able to. Shopgoodwill.com defeats entirely that second purpose. (As does the stores' outrageous prices, but that's a topic for another thread.) They take items OUT of the community and sell it to the highest bidder. It's shameful, pure and simple.

I grew up poor. I know what's it like to only be able to afford second-hand toys. If Shopgoodwill had existed back then, I never would have had any Star Wars, Transformers or Space 1999 toys b/c fat losers on the internet would have bid on them and taken em all. (Except there really wasn't much of an internet back then.) Yes, there were people who bought up stuff just to resell it. At least having fast hands trumped having deeper pockets and more cash.

[The 1 2 P]

The one time I've visited shopgoodwill.com I also noticed that their auctions were extremely high so I didn't bid on anything. But as far as the normal day to day stores go, I have gotten tons of good deals from various Goodwill locations. But I have also passed on tons of stuff at Goodwill because they were priced as if they were being sold on ebay(Lunar 2 complete for PS1 for $60 is one example).

While it's nice that the money that comes from Goodwill donations goes to a good cause, some of the stores really need to stop using ebay as a measuring stick of how much to sell stuff for. Just wait until Goodwill gets a complete copy of Stadium Events for the Nes. How much do you think they are going to sell it for? Some of the ones near me would have no hessitation with pricing it at $1000 or more.

[ryborg]

He doesn't look like an idiot to me, just a guy with an opinion. I'm NOT a lawyer, but I seriously doubt that he or she, or the operators of this site, have to worry about the Goodwill Gestapo filing suit against them.

Cool, thanks for your worthless opinion that totally misses the point, White Noise Poster #25312


Historically, thrift stores operated to serve two needs: they gave jobs to people who would otherwise not be able to hold or maintain a job, and they sold goods to the poor neighborhoods in which they were located as a means of helping poor people obtain goods they would not normally be able to. Shopgoodwill.com defeats entirely that second purpose.

haha what? This has literally never been the case. I'm sure it happens, but it is not a goal, anywhere. They bring items to lower-class neighborhoods because they're much more likely to buy second-hand items. Simple as that.


I grew up poor. I know what's it like to only be able to afford second-hand toys. If Shopgoodwill had existed back then, I never would have had any Star Wars, Transformers or Space 1999 toys b/c fat losers on the internet would have bid on them and taken em all. (Except there really wasn't much of an internet back then.) Yes, there were people who bought up stuff just to resell it. At least having fast hands trumped having deeper pockets and more cash.Big deal. I grew up poor too. Who cares? A lot of people do and you're not special because of it. Oh shit, you were close to not having Space 1999 toys? FUUUCKKKK that would be just so....... cruel. Be happy for what you have, not what you don't. Nice whiny, sour grapes post though.

These shopgoodwill/thrift store threads are seriously the dregs of these forums.

[Emperor Megas]

Being a douche bag doesn't really add weigh to your arguments, or make your opinions any more worthwhile than the next guys.

[ryborg]

Being a douche bag doesn't really add weigh to your arguments, or make your opinions any more worthwhile than the next guys.

you entered a thread with posts from a real lawyer and gave incorrect advice on a legal matter, while simultaneously completely missing the point. keep up the a+ posting!!!!

[Emperor Megas]

I didn't give anyone 'legal advice', troll. I didn't even make a suggestion. I simply offered my opinion, which is what this forum exists for. Moreover, I didn't miss anyone's point, I simple don't agree that a libel suit from The Goodwill is a realistic concern here. The sky will not fall because an anonymous person on a gaming website voices their opinion on The Goodwill store's perceived shitty business model.

Keep up the D- posting!!!!

[kirbykirb]

I don't need to play any game, I'm actually a practicing attorney and have been for many years. If you have evidence that anyone from Goodwill.com is engaged in shill bidding, please provide it. If you similarly have evidence that Goodwill is doing anything that would prevent them from continuing to be a 501(c)(3) charity, please provide it. Selling items that are donated is something many charities do. The proceeds are put into their programs and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it from a legal or ethical perspective. If you don't have any evidence, you need to stop posting the things you have been posting. Not only does it make you look like an idiot, but you are subjecting yourself and the operators of this website to potential liability. You need to stop.

Opinion, etc etc etc. While I don't know who exactly you are it's nice to know someone on here could be an attorney. I really am surprised you jumped up with the libel reply; well knowing this is an Internet forum. While being on the Internet does not mean an automatic defense for libel; my statement being an opinion does. As I've stated previously goodwill is a company that maximizes profit potential, and it would be foolish to say that they do not focus their business attitudes on making money (whether we call it profit, surplus, revenue or income) to further progress any programs they might do. I never denied that goodwill is a charity nor that they are a non-profit. As for the other claim of shill bidding; that is a possible outcome on auction sites whether there are numerous re-listing of items.




You're dealing with a 12-year-old. You know you're right, we know you're right, just ignore him and hopefully he'll go away.


Oh a personal attack; Nothing to argue in my posts you attempt to go after me, how quaint. Also, don't you wish to be 12?

It's quite sad, really that you can't share an opinion or even argue it. Instead you jump onto Why not be like Bojay, while he does not agree with what I say and does an insult/explanation response at least Bojays' reply is productive. While yours is just a very passive aggressive response.

[Gameguy]

haha what? This has literally never been the case. I'm sure it happens, but it is not a goal, anywhere. They bring items to lower-class neighborhoods because they're much more likely to buy second-hand items. Simple as that.
From Value Village's website;
http://valuevillage.com/The-Savers-Cycle.aspx


THE BENEFITS
TO THE COMMUNITY
•Last year, we paid our nonprofit partners and their programs more than $117 Million to fund their programs and services. To date, we’ve paid more than $1 billion since 1954.
•Customers also benefit by getting access to quality used goods at a great value.

Salvation Army;
http://www.tstores.ca/our-mission-vision-and-history


Salvation Army founder, General William Booth was a visionary who effected great change on an international scale. As founder of the Salvation Army, General Booth responded to social concerns in the 19th century by creating an organization designed to meet the needs of all humans without discrimination.
In response to the need for jobs and affordable merchandise, coupled with the fear of disease and a desire to preserve the land, Booth created the Household Salvage Brigade composed of a group of men and women, responsible for collecting unwanted household items.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store;
http://www.svdpthrift.org/index.php/about-us


Mission Statement
"To broaden the Vincenation mission by providing low-priced goods and services for our neighbors in need, so that they may live in dignity."


Seems like it's a goal to me since they list it on their websites. :roll:

[portnoyd]

I'm actually a practicing attorney and have been for many years.

Oh, that explains fucking everything.


No I'm not. Put down the Phoenix Wright game.

Quote of the year candidate.


The fact is (accusations aside) shopgoodwill.com has horrible shipping rates and their auctions usually end higher than Ebay or Amazon prices. If you want to think it's bc people are idiots that's fine.

Oh look, on topic to the OP. You really can't refute this one because it's true.


haha what? This has literally never been the case. I'm sure it happens, but it is not a goal, anywhere. They bring items to lower-class neighborhoods because they're much more likely to buy second-hand items. Simple as that.

Citation needed. Anyway, kirbykirb kinda just took a dump in your coffee on that one. Very clearly these outfits posture towards bringing better items to the poor.


haha what? This has literally never been the case. I'm sure it happens, but it is not a goal, anywhere. They bring items to lower-class neighborhoods because they're much more likely to buy second-hand items. Simple as that.

Bojay just likes to sound important, most of his posts reek of arrogant asshole. I guess because he's a lawyer, he feels like he's better than us.

[pseudonym]

Gameguy pretty much shot Ryborg's post to pieces already, but don't you think that, "Customers also benefit by getting access to quality used goods at a great value", "affordable merchandise"and shopgoodwill.com where everything of any remote value is sold to the highest bidder are at odds with each other.

I love the thought of Goodwill's lawyers trolling the internet for someone to sue when anyone says something negative about them.

[chrisbid]

the site is interesting to browse through, and there are a few deals here and there, but the shipping tends to be outrageous (each store has their own shipping rates) and negates most good deals.

[peeingas]

I love the thought of Goodwill's lawyers trolling the internet for someone to sue when anyone says something negative about them.

especially on a website that has already had several anti-Goodwill rants in the past....

[megasdkirby]

I love the thought of Goodwill's lawyers trolling the internet for someone to sue when anyone says something negative about them.


especially on a website that has already had several anti-Goodwill rants in the past....

They have to make money somehow. Frivolous lawsuits surely aren't enough for them.

[k8track]

Unwarranted libel? I'll give you unwarranted libel!

1. Once when I was in a Goodwill store, the manager decided to pump in aerosolized ipecac through the ventilation system, causing everyone to spontaneously projectile vomit. I myself spewed chunks all over a Firestone Christmas album and a half-naked Bratz doll.

2. Another time they were selling stale carrot cupcakes with swastika icing that had cockroaches crawling all over them. They force-fed some of them to some local blind children.

3. Yet another time I peeked around the corner out back and saw the employees curb-stomping a nun.

4. Still yet another time I bought what I thought was a rare Herb Alpert album but when I got home instead of a vinyl LP there was the cardboard backing to a Tombstone Pizza inside with dried tomato chunks and a hastily-scribbled message with a Sharpie that said "if your frum greenland then you shuld be cilled". Since I am 1/64th Inupiaqian (by marriage), I was momentarily offended, till I punched a hole in the center, placed it on my turntable, and tried to play it anyway. That did not end well.

So screw you, Goodwill and your coterie of attorneys! Come and get me.

[Natty Bumppo]

As far as the items and prices go on shopgoodwill it is a mixed bag I have gotten some things for a steal - I have bought some things there cheaply that would go for substantially more than ebay. It seems to depned on what category of items you are looking at.

Some categories (such as video games etc.) I don't even bother with since the bidding mania is akin to tulip mania (an interesting part of european history if you have never read about it) which almost invariably results in prices higher than you can find on ebay or elsewhere. And like ebay, some things get bid up
higher than you can get them new.

Shopgoodwill does tend to have fairly high shipping rates - for example shipping charges on playing cards will often be in the $5-10 range - which coupled with a usual beginning bid of $5 means you better really want those cards (some used decks are worth that - most aren't -if they are they will likely get bid up - which will drive the handiling charges up). Some of the stores have wised up and have low fixed shipping charge on smaller items.

I have also found the decriptions to be sometimes lacking - for example I bought a lot of games that were described as being in good condition. One of the best games in the lot did have a good box and board - just no playing pieces. A minor oversight I know - but call me picky.

[Porksta]

I don't need to play any game, I'm actually a practicing attorney and have been for many years.

When you are done practicing and ready to be a real attorney then your posts will have merit.

[understatement]

A wild kirbykirb appeared!

Goodwill attorney, I choose you!

Goodwill attorney, use “legal action”!

It’s not very effective.

[megasdkirby]

A wild kirbykirb appeared!

Goodwill attorney, I choose you!

Goodwill attorney, use “legal action”!

It’s not very effective.

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1839/pikachuisnotamused.jpg


Now you've done it.

[tubeway]

This thread is Tubeway Approved.

[Bojay1997]

Oh, that explains fucking everything.


Bojay just likes to sound important, most of his posts reek of arrogant asshole. I guess because he's a lawyer, he feels like he's better than us.

Yes, it explains why I want to participate in a forum that treats people fairly and with respect. I'm not sure when this forum became a haven for abusive posts or personal attacks, but in the past few years it has really gone downhill in my opinion. Having said all that, I do not believe I'm better than anyone else. I spend a great deal of time volunteering to help consumers who need legal help and volunteer on several charitable boards here in Los Angeles. That's separate from my full-time job as an attorney in the entertainment industry. I don't think that makes me better than anyone else as I'm sure all of us do great charitable things for our families, friends, etc...It does, however, provide me with personal knowledge of how Goodwill and other charities work. Yes, many charities have problems with excessive salaries, poor administration, high overhead, etc...If the OP had simply stated an opinion based on his experiences with ShopGoodWill there would be no issue. That's what the forums are for. Going beyond that and stating that Goodwill is engaged in shill bidding or not complying with their duties as a charity is just not factual and goes well beyond what is appropriate in this forum.

As it appears the OP has now been edited to remove the potentially defamatory language, there really doesn't seem much point in debating it any longer.

[SparTonberry]

While it's nice that the money that comes from Goodwill donations goes to a good cause, some of the stores really need to stop using ebay as a measuring stick of how much to sell stuff for. Just wait until Goodwill gets a complete copy of Stadium Events for the Nes. How much do you think they are going to sell it for? Some of the ones near me would have no hessitation with pricing it at $1000 or more.

Close enough?
I saw a 2600 lot (a console with like 10 games) last year with a boxed copy of Chase the Chuck Wagon. $500 Buy Now listing.

[StoneAgeGamer]

You used to be able to get some good deals there, but I think the people listing this items have become smarter and smarter and know what sells well and how to get things to sell for more.

ShopGoodwill is always a crap shoot though, sometimes you can find classic systems listed as "Un-testable" or "not tested" because its missing an AC adapter or AV cable. So sometimes you can still get good deals on these if you are willing to take a risk that the item is working or broken.

[PentiumMMX]

I've looked on there before, but I never really find any good deals; the prices some things go for on there is absurd even compared to other auctions sites. After all, why would I pay $110 for an N64 with 1 controller and a copy of Superman 64, when I could get one with 4 controllers and an assortment of better games for less than half the price?

[portnoyd]

Yes, it explains why I want to participate in a forum that treats people fairly and with respect. I'm not sure when this forum became a haven for abusive posts or personal attacks, but in the past few years it has really gone downhill in my opinion. Having said all that, I do not believe I'm better than anyone else. I spend a great deal of time volunteering to help consumers who need legal help and volunteer on several charitable boards here in Los Angeles. That's separate from my full-time job as an attorney in the entertainment industry. I don't think that makes me better than anyone else as I'm sure all of us do great charitable things for our families, friends, etc...It does, however, provide me with personal knowledge of how Goodwill and other charities work. Yes, many charities have problems with excessive salaries, poor administration, high overhead, etc...If the OP had simply stated an opinion based on his experiences with ShopGoodWill there would be no issue. That's what the forums are for. Going beyond that and stating that Goodwill is engaged in shill bidding or not complying with their duties as a charity is just not factual and goes well beyond what is appropriate in this forum.

Jesus christ, you are such a self important asshole.


my full-time job as an attorney in the entertainment industry

I hope they pay you enough so you keep your hooves and horns sharpened to deadly precision. Can't have them go soft when you're busy impaling babies and crushing puppies.


As it appears the OP has now been edited to remove the potentially defamatory language, there really doesn't seem much point in debating it any longer.

I have to ask, where were you when this 18 month old, 200+ post thread (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=135354) was made and posted to? Better get cracking on all those posters and their defamatory language! Lord knows only bojay can save the peon posters of DP from dreaded libel suits!

[Emperor Megas]

Yes, it explains why I want to participate in a forum that treats people fairly and with respect. I'm not sure when this forum became a haven for abusive posts or personal attacks...I haven't been here for very long, but I first noticed this phenomenon around the time you said that kirbykirb "sounded like an idiot" simply because he offered his opinion on Goodwill's questionable business model.

[The 1 2 P]

Close enough?
I saw a 2600 lot (a console with like 10 games) last year with a boxed copy of Chase the Chuck Wagon. $500 Buy Now listing.

To be fair, atleast that was listed on their auction site. I was more talking about rare items(I know the example I used with Stadium Events is pretty extreme) that they sell in Goodwill stores for pretty much the same price as you'd have to pay to get it from ebay, like the aformentioned Lunar 2 for PS1 that was marked $60. Now if they were selling that atari 2600 lot with CTCW in a Goodwill store location for $500 then that would be exactly what I'm talking about. I hope that wouldn't happen but I really wouldn't be surprised.

[Bojay1997]

Jesus christ, you are such a self important asshole.



I hope they pay you enough so you keep your hooves and horns sharpened to deadly precision. Can't have them go soft when you're busy impaling babies and crushing puppies.



I have to ask, where were you when this 18 month old, 200+ post thread (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=135354) was made and posted to? Better get cracking on all those posters and their defamatory language! Lord knows only bojay can save the peon posters of DP from dreaded libel suits!

I don't know, I've never considered myself so important that I needed to blog about my bodily functions on a regular basis or post links to pictures of my possessions, but I feel good about what I do for a living and the fact that on occasion I can help people. Hopefully someday you'll find a way of better coping with the outside world and figure out that the rage you direct at others is really a sense of sadness and frustration with yourself. Until then, the rest of us will just have to keep feeling sorry for you and generally ignoring your posts.

[megasdkirby]

At least you guys are lucky...there is no Goodwill where I live. And it's not a PR thing...there are a few in PR (including Salvation Army stores). Problem is, the distance: some are so far where I live that it's not worth the trip...unless I had a good car, which I don't. Hell, my car barely makes it to work...and it's around a 10 minute drive!

[GrandAmChandler]

Do I have to FUCK SHIT UP. Back on topic or pay the price.

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[Gavica]

I once went to a goodwill and didn't find anything interesting to buy so I left.

[portnoyd]

I don't know, I've never considered myself so important that I needed to blog about my bodily functions on a regular basis or post links to pictures of my possessions, but I feel good about what I do for a living and the fact that on occasion I can help people. Hopefully someday you'll find a way of better coping with the outside world and figure out that the rage you direct at others is really a sense of sadness and frustration with yourself. Until then, the rest of us will just have to keep feeling sorry for you and generally ignoring your posts.

The fact that you haven't ignored me yet is comical. You fail at the internet.

Oh and woe is me, bojay has opened my eyes to the truth, blah blah blah. Whatever. You know those Log Log attacks have never worked, right? You're literally the fifth or sixth person in the past six months to latch onto it in hopes of finding a weak point.

You and Porksta should form The Amazingly Pious Duo, as with both of your superhuman self righteousness-ness, you could become quite possibly the most obnoxious thing to ever grace these boards.

Back on topic, bojay, there be slanderin' to unslander! Get to it! (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=135354)

[Goodwill Hunter]

I'm really surprised whenever I see people posting great finds from Goodwill, it's been years since I've found anything really good there.

It's all about persistence...learn to love the hunt, and the actual finds are gravy. And in person is the only way to go...hard to make a Goodwill "find" online as they have already been "found", so to speak.

Good Luck!
Rich

[Breetai]

I'm actually a practicing attorney and have been for many years.
:roll: Who the @&%# cares?

Either way, this thread is awesome.

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[Voliko]

I once went to a goodwill and didn't find anything interesting to buy so I left.

Me too. Except it happens every single time.

[Scotterpop]

Hey guys... I'm willing to come to Shopgoodwill's defense here, as I've won quite a few auctions over the years and have been, overall, very pleased.

From my experience, here's a few pros in their favor:
1) You're buying from a store and not an individual seller, so chances are you won't be screwed over by some guy who never seems to get around to mailing out your item.
2) They tend to do a VERY good packing job. I've never received anything that was damaged in transit due to their thorough wrapping and cushioning inside the box.
3) Their site is much smaller than eBay, with far less registered users, so the chances of having your high bid sniped at the last minute are lessened.

But of course, there are some cons:
1) As was mentioned earlier, some of their shipping quotes are pretty outrageous. But this varies from store to store. Some locations only ship priority mail as opposed to parcel post or media mail. I've actually come to recognize which locations do this and try to avoid them, or lower my max bid accordingly.
2) Descriptions are often quite lacking, as are the quality of pictures. Of course, this is true of eBay as well. Remember, your average thrift store employee isn't going to know what this stuff is, much less how to answer any detailed questions about it.
3) Like the bricks and mortar stores, the selection at any given time is completely random. If I'm looking for a specific item, I use eBay. If I'm just in a browsing mood, I check out goodwill. So some things, since they do tend to appear less often, do go for higher-than-average eBay prices. So I do tend to browse the completed eBay auctions before placing a bid on something I'm not sure about, price-wise.

So yeah, I would definitely recommend them, as my experiences have been great. But as the fine print says... Your Results May Vary!

[darkslime]

ah digitalpress, just how i remember you

[Breetai]

ah digitalpress, just how i remember you
Same as most forums, but with lawyers. :bday:

[Sosage]

Overpriced. Now that everyone knows about it (weren't they doing this at least 3 years ago?), probably multiplied.


ah digitalpress, just how i remember you

Filing papers to Internet sue you.

[Gameguy]

It's all about persistence...learn to love the hunt, and the actual finds are gravy. And in person is the only way to go...hard to make a Goodwill "find" online as they have already been "found", so to speak.

Good Luck!
Rich
The closest Goodwill to me is about a half hour drive away, I don't always get a chance to go to it. I was lucky to get the DVD I found as it had the original price of $7.99 on it, that's the only reason it wasn't priced higher than $3.99. I tend to find cheap VHS tapes from time to time but that's basically it. It used to be good to find video game stuff years ago before they moved locations and for a short time once they moved, but now it's really just the odd thing. There's also a Value Village and Salvation Army close to this Goodwill where I still find stuff but it's also pretty rare.

I pretty much just stick to the Value Village and Salvation Army that are close to where I live, I can get there more often and I do seem to find stuff so it's alright. Of course I see bootleg DVDs priced $5.99 at Value Village which is pretty bad. It's bad when I can find the same stuff at the Dollarama next door for a cheaper price. Value Village priced a used widescreen copy of Grease at $7.99 and kept it in the display case, next door at Dollarama they had the same copies of Grease brand new for $1.

Craigslist and Kijiji are pretty good to me. 8-)

[tubeway]

This past weekend I learned my rigorous thrifting routine was pointless. I went to my local flea market an found tons of games I wanted for cheap. Nothing super rare, but all fairly priced and when they weren't I was able to just haggle. I found as much there in an hour as I do in a month of thrifting (about 18 nes xbox n64 and gc titles for 55 bucks). Fuggit. Better stuff is held onto when people think they can sell at a profit rather than donate.

[bangtango]

ah digitalpress, just how i remember you

No shit, it is funny how many people around here hate each other. This thread should be required reading for anyone around here, including administrators, who thinks they are popular or well-liked around here. Because you aren't. No matter who you are, a bunch of people hate your ass.

I've never done anything with ShopGoodwill but there are a lot of people overcomplicating things when it should be pretty simple.

If you don't like the prices, then don't bid. Obviously someone feels the prices are fair, otherwise items wouldn't be selling.

If someone wants a game that badly and they are willing to pay $10-20 above the market price or Ebay price, then I respect them for that. I'm not one of the legions of pricks on the internet who taunts people for overpaying for something they really want. Sometimes money isn't an object or obstacle if you'd just rather have the system or game.

Besides, while I don't know how ShopGoodwill does things, I assume if you buy 7-8 items off of there, you don't have to deal with 7-8 different sellers from different locations. So it would seem you are slightly more likely to get what you ordered compared to Ebay where some random dude living in his parent's attic might collect your payment and then decide when or even IF he wants to ship out your item. To me, it seems slightly more secure and less of a crapshoot than your average Ebay transaction.

[megasdkirby]

No shit, it is funny how many people around here hate each other. This thread should be required reading for anyone around here, including administrators, who thinks they are popular or well-liked around here. Because you aren't. No matter who you are, a bunch of people hate your ass.



Correct. And usually for the most trivial of things. But it doesn't matter if a person does not like the other...at least the person should be respectful either way. I know a few who don't like me (for whatever reason), but I can bet it's not really worth the hassle. One has more issues trying to "hate" someone than to just let it go. It's more of a chore than anything else. I personally respect anyone, even though I know don't like me. And I don't think twice about it.

Anyway, I tried creating an account at shopgoodwill, and for the second time in a row, I get this message:

"Error occurred: 503 valid RCPT command must precede DATA"

Not that I will start buying anything there anyway, but I like to have an account in case something does appear and it's worth my while.

Any ideas? I thought it was a browser issue, but it seems more of a server "hiccup" than anything else.

[bangtango]

Correct. And usually for the most trivial of things. But it doesn't matter if a person does not like the other...at least the person should be respectful either way. I know a few who don't like me (for whatever reason), but I can bet it's not really worth the hassle. One has more issues trying to "hate" someone than to just let it go. It's more of a chore than anything else. I personally respect anyone, even though I know don't like me. And I don't think twice about it.

Anyway, I tried creating an account at shopgoodwill, and for the second time in a row, I get this message:

"Error occurred: 503 valid RCPT command must precede DATA"

Not that I will start buying anything there anyway, but I like to have an account in case something does appear and it's worth my while.

Any ideas? I thought it was a browser issue, but it seems more of a server "hiccup" than anything else.


No idea on your issue. I'd try a different web browser or wait a few hours for them to catch whatever bug it is. I would think one or the other would clear this up. Understand I have never registered there before, but I do tech/PC support by phone and in person for supplemental income.

Only other thing could be privacy or security settings with your browser but I doubt this and frankly it is not worth bothering with those sort of things to register at a site you'll never buy from anyway.

[ryborg]

Sooo... I've been gone the last few days. Any reason to read any of these recent posts? My guess: no.

[The 1 2 P]

It's all about persistence...learn to love the hunt, and the actual finds are gravy.

Normally I would say thats not the case but this year things have definitely turned around. I've been making good finds on a consistent basis and hopefully that continues thru out the year.

[bangtango]

Sooo... I've been gone the last few days. Any reason to read any of these recent posts? My guess: no.

What did you miss?

A couple people calling you mean for putting that one guy in his place.

The usual aftermath of taking someone down a peg or two.

[megasdkirby]

No idea on your issue. I'd try a different web browser or wait a few hours for them to catch whatever bug it is. I would think one or the other would clear this up. Understand I have never registered there before, but I do tech/PC support by phone and in person for supplemental income.

Only other thing could be privacy or security settings with your browser but I doubt this and frankly it is not worth bothering with those sort of things to register at a site you'll never buy from anyway.

Tried a different browser at several times of the day...nothing. I even tried it on a different computer...same thing.

But you are right: after checking some listings, I highly doubt I will order anything from there. I think I will just stick with Ebay and Amazon (still not sure about GameGavel, though)

[mobiusclimber]

Sooo... I've been gone the last few days. Any reason to read any of these recent posts? My guess: no.

No reason to post in here either. "I don't care soooo much, I'm going to tell you all how much I don't care!"


What did you miss?

A couple people calling you mean for putting that one guy in his place.

The usual aftermath of taking someone down a peg or two.

I'm sure he missed you kissing his ass tho.

[bangtango]

I'm sure he missed you kissing his ass tho.

Not necessarily. I did it by phone, text message, email and on at least TWO social networking sites. Trust me, he knows I filled my quota.