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Goodwill Stores- You Never Know What You'll Find!

Since we're trying to furnish our lake house on a budget, I'm all about saving money. I love bargain hunting, especially yard-sailing on the weekend. The rest of the week, I'll pop into our local Goodwill Stores when I'm in the area. I've found some great nautical lamps and a brand new comforter set in the last few weeks. There are five stores that I frequent; one in Lynchburg, Forest, Madison Heights, Bedford at Smith Mountain Lake.

You just never know what you'll find and today I came upon a happy surprise. I walked in to the Forest store and look what I found- for a whole lot less than craigslist!

Check out your local Goodwill Stores, you'll find merchandise for less and will be supporting a great cause. From the Goodwill website:

Goodwill Industries is all about people working.

We are North America's leading nonprofit provider of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience, as well as those with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Last year, local Goodwills collectively provided employment and training services to more than 1.1 million individuals.

We believe that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves a chance to have these.

Goodwill provides that chance.

"Friends of Goodwill, be dissatisfied with your work until every handicapped and unfortunate person in your community has an opportunity to develop to his fullest usefulness and enjoy a maximum of abundant living."
- Dr. Edgar J. Helms, 1941

Goodwill Industries International enhances the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families, and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work.

Every person has the opportunity to achieve his/her fullest potential and participate in and contribute to all aspects of life.

Respect - We treat all people with dignity and respect.

Stewardship - We honor our heritage by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible.

Ethics - We Strive to meet the highest ethical standards

Learning - We challenge each other to strive for excellence and to continually learn.

Innovation - We embrace continuous improvement, bold creativity and change.

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Debbie Malone, Realtor (R)

RE/MAX 1st Olympic 20395 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, Va 24502 (434) 832-1100 Office

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Posted by Debbie Malone, Realtor Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA on 06/20/2008 12:45 PM

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15 Comments on Goodwill Stores- You Never Know What You'll Find!

JUN

2008

GOod post. You find goddwill store in some unusual places sometimes. We have one in a new upscale shoping center in Campbell station. I would never have guessed that they would put on in such a nice area.

Larry, we have some incredible locations for our Goodwill stores that are in high traffic areas. The stores are maintained very nicely too. Thanks for commenting.

Goodwill is a wonderful organization. I love that they really believe in training people to be productive members of society.

Hi Debbie,

We get a lot of stuff at our church every year. I've dontated a lot of things and have bought some nice things. It's GREAT!!!!

JUN

2008

Debbie, it is amazing what you may find, we have dropped items off to the local branch, as well as bought items there as well.

Debbie! Last week at a local junk store, I scored a Turkish wool rug 8 x 10, looks brand new! for guess how much??? .... 50 bucks!! It is my new joy in my living room!

We don't have 'Goodwill' shops here, but several by other names that I frequent regularly - I love the diversity of old / used stuff.

I've found exquisite antique pieces like this chair with a sofa that I had rebuilt and reupholstered for a client.

Just love it!!

Oh my it sounds like we'd have fun shopping and decorating your lake house!! Vacation homes has been my specialty.

JUN

2008

I know two people that make a very good living going to Goodwill stores and then selling the material they find on Craigslist. I think most people are not willing to go to Goodwill because of the image that it congers up that if you go there you are poor.

Rich, that's one of the reasons I like to support Goodwill, they are helping those who need it the most.

Ruthmarie, it's always good to check the store late Saturday afternoon, after yardsales. A lot of people bring the items that didn't sell to Goodwill and you can pick up a bargain.

Duane, I just love to pop in because you don't know what you'll find. I usually bring a bag or two with me so I'm cleaning out before I buy more!

Deborah! Love the chair, just gorgeous! We have other stores besides Goodwill but some of them are kind of junky so I tend to return to Goodwill. If you're ever in Virginia... I'd love some help with ideas for the house!

Todd, I'm sure there are a lot of people doing that, if you know what to look for I'm sure you can make a good income by reselling. It's too bad but your right. There's a stigma associated with thrift stores but there are one of my favorite places to find treasures. I'm still in shock that I found a Boston Celtics chair!

A Goodwill opened up in Warminster and I am glad I can drop off things rather than wait for someone to pick them up..

You should have seen this chair and sofa before I had them redone - U-G-L-Y!! Most people wouldn't bat an eye at them - probably most wouldn't spend the money fixing them either, but it was well worth it.

JUN

2008

Gita, I was surprised by some of the store locations, they are sitting on prime real estate and get a lot of traffic. I like having one a mile from my home, it makes it easy to drop items off. Thanks for commenting!

Deborah, that's why you are the designer, you have the vision and can see the potential! The chair is so pretty, I love the woodwork.

JUN

2008

Hi Debbie, I love the fact that your doing your lake house shopping at the Goodwill. Goodwill offers some one of kind goodies! I bet your lake house is going to look awesome if you keep picking up goodies at stores like Goodwill! The Goodwill here in Richmond, VA has an auction several days a week. I use to go with family members or friends. We had so much fun and got a few really great deals. Well you "done good" promoting a fine organization. Post some pics of your lake house when you've got it done!

Cindy, I love to check out resale and yard sales too, you're always going to find bargains. We did have a really nice DAV in downtown Lynchburg (that received leftover furniture from Haverty's) but they have closed recently. I love the idea of auctions, that's a great way to raise funds for Goodwill. I'll have to check them out the next time I'm in Richmond. Thanks for commenting!

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