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Goodwill Super Store - New Life for Crofton Library Site

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Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Crofton Goodwill StoreHave you noticed the new Goodwill Store at the former location of Crofton Library, in Crofton Centre?

A sign outside the store reads, “Come in and check us out. You won't believe what you can find! We're not your Grandmother's GOODWILL.”

You'll still find donated items such as clothing, baby equipment, and home furnishing for sale, but the items are showcased with a flair that's new and fresh.

Store manager Rob Rannebreger told Crofton Patch the community has been very generous with donations since the store opened last month, both in quantity and quality.  During my recent tour of the store, I even saw clothing with original price tags still attached from stores such as Ann Taylor, Macy's and Kids R Us.

This is the perfect place for grandparents to pick up a Pack-n-Play or toys to have on hand when the family comes to visit, or perhaps you can find some picnic-ware for your next backyard cookout. If you have a house full of growing kids, it makes sense to check out their clothing before you head to the mall.

Donations may be dropped off at the back of the Crofton Goodwill Store, located at 1657 Crofton Centre, Crofton, MD. Don't forget to wait for a dated receipt to attach to your itemized list of donations; you'll need it to claim your deduction at tax time next year.

P.S. Don't wait 'til you're getting ready to move to clean out those over-stuffed closets... with this new Goodwill Super Store so close for donating those outdated items, you have no more excuses.

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Comments (8)

Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

We have lists stapled to receipts from our Goodwill almost every month...trying to get seasonal items to the store when people can use them most.....you are right...no excuses !

Jun 22, 2011 12:34 AM
Virginia Dean
Keller Williams Tulare County - Visalia, CA
Real Estate Done Your Way

I have found our Goodwill to be too picky as to what they accept so we are bringing our things to Salvation Army. I wouldn't try to donate dirty or trash, but I get offended with what Goodwill turns down.

Jun 22, 2011 12:58 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

This is a great story Margaret. Good for everyone and a great way to clean out the excess.

Jun 22, 2011 01:45 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

I frequently drop off and buy at Goodwill in my town. LOVE IT! I think I buy all my jeans there. I am not the garage sale giver type of person. I would rather take the write off. HA! But then I just go back and buy more at the same place. Perfect recylcling! HA.. Thanks so much Margaret for your subscription! I really value and appreciate my readers! THanks again!

Jun 22, 2011 01:47 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Sally and David - Those receipts are really important.

Virginia - That's how they are with things at the Annapolis Goodwill Store.  I'm downright offended at the quality stuff they throw away, right in front of me.  It's not like the guys in receiving have any clue regarding the value of things they toss.

Sheila - It sure is handy, and a good use for that space.

Tammy - When my kids were growing up, dropped off a bunch of outgrown clothes and ended up going home with a brass bed.  LOL

Jun 22, 2011 05:08 AM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Margaret - As one who believes we need to recycle good will stores are one of my favourite shops to visit when we are in a new area for a any period of time.

Jun 22, 2011 08:22 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Kathy - Crofton is generally an upper middle class area, where one doesn't expect residents to shop Goodwill - but what a great location for collecting quality donations.

Jun 22, 2011 10:26 PM
Virginia Dean
Keller Williams Tulare County - Visalia, CA
Real Estate Done Your Way

Margaret: Thanks for your response.  I guess I need to find a goodwill that appreciates what people are trying to donate.

I did find that one of our city homeless mission also has a boutique type area in their store so I was able to donate some mother of the groom dresses and cocktail party dresses there.

Jun 24, 2011 01:48 AM