GOODWILL THRIFT STORE, Minot ND

I live in Minot, and I must say our "Goodwill" thrift store and our "Boys Ranch" thrift stores are REDICKULIOUS!!! and I think they should be ashamed of themselves really. When people think "Thrift Store" what comes to mind most??....I'd say cheap,bargains,things priced under $20 but nope not Minot's thrift stores they price all or over half there stuff just as much if not more for then a retail store does it upsets me and it's wrong and I really think something needs to be done about it!! Thrift stores are where people that cant afford to go shop at a retail store and yet still find some pretty nice things for themselves and there family members from infants- seniors from pot's "N" pans to odds "N" ends. Oh yeah our Minot Thrift Stores has all that but the only thing is your better off going and buying it bran new for the price they put on things, It's sad because our town of Minot flooded this past summer and lots and lots of people have lost there homes and not only there homes but EVERYTHING IN IT AS WELL, so where is a good place you think you can go to maybe find a few things that won't cost to much.....? A person thinks oh yeah lets check out the "Thrift Stores" we should be able to find some pretty good deals there, but much to my surprised I was better off going to walmart or something cause the prices were out rages it made me sick and sad!! Minot is a wonderful place to live and we are surrounded with alot of good folks but as far as out Thrift Stores go I really think they have forgotten the meaning behind "THRIFT STORES" and I really hope somebody that has a say See's what myself and I'm pretty sure so many other people see to. Thank You for allowing me to leave my comment and I really hope the rite person reads it and makes some changes.      

                                    A Proud resident of Minot,ND

Hello I just wanted to post a quick note about our Good Will in Minot, ND. I went there Yesterday with my two girls and I must say it was pretty spendy for the few things I had bought. I bought 2pairs of women's jeans witch were $ 6.00 a peace, a toy phone that was $ 2.99, a shirt that was $ 3.50 and a pair of shoes for my youngest that is 2 and I paid $ 3.50 for them also I bought swimsuit bottoms that were 2.50 and two leap frog books W/cartridge and they were 2.99 a piece. and those few things all together was $30 or more. Idk but if you ask me that's a bit much and also I was looking at a swimsuit for my self and they had $ 8.00 on it I ask the lady working if they would take $ 4 for it and she told me NO! I couldn't believe it!! Yes by that point I was so up set. and I'm not sure but I think they are the only one's in town that don't have a bag sale witch I thought was odd. Well Thank You for having a place to leave a  comment.             

                                                          THANKS, RG.

Bob, Thank You! for responding to the comment I had left I do appreciate it :) It's a good feeling to know that somebody that has a little pull recognizes and seen what I seen and see. It saddens me to know that at a time when our community needs them the most they have failed to deliver the definition behind the word " Good Will " and if I may add it's not just that store "The Dakota Boy's Ranch" Store is just as bad. I was there a few weeks ago  and an employee of there's had told me that her boss jacks up all the prices so that they can make some kind of Money Deadline at the end of every month and if they do they get a raise, now I know there are Greedy people in our world but I think there is a time and a place and this my Friend is Not the Time nor the Place! So with that being said I do hope you are able to pull some strings and get the rite people involved and turn things around cause their are alot of people out there in need. Thank You again Bob and I hope we have a good outcome out of what I have shared.

                                                                                      THANKS, RG.

That sounds good Bob. I'll have to keep my eye out for a post from them, I am a little curious as to what they will have to say, once again Bob Thanks for allowing me to post. I do hope we see some kind of change :)

                                                                                        THANKS, RG.

wow they sound pretty pricy but they are all like that even in dickinson   they blame rummagesale for takeing away from them but any way  I was going to go when in minot and look for some kitchen chairs  I need four of them  really can't aford top dollar so thought i'd check out the thrift stores   sorry to say i might have to change my mind on that  would be cheaper to save up the money and buy them new  sad really.

i have an antiques, collectible, junk shop and have been wondering about minot.  i have truely fine things, vintage collectibles 1/2 of any ook value and then just plain old household and needful things cheap. should i relocate to minot?

Susyn, I believe you would do well in Minot but I don't know where you are now. It's possible that you are located in a "hub" for antiques and collectables that is a better market then Minot. The cost of locating here may also be cost prohibitive. If you are a regular reader of my blog you will see that residential and retail space is at a unreasonable price. Before you jump please do some research as I would not want you to be upset with me by finding you would sell twice the inventory but had quadruple the overhead.

Please do come to Minot susyn we could use some new places to shop that's for sure, and that are a little more realistic when it comes to pricing. I wonder how long it's been since Bob has been into our GoodWill or Dakota Boys Ranch stores here in Minot? Well I would really love for him to take a peek I honestly believe he will emberessed and upset at the prices. I mean 7.50 for a used sun dress that's what I paid two days ago at the GoodWill (it makes me very sad) so Mr. Bob if you do get a chance again please do go have a look see and if you would maybe ask them if they would be willing to go down on the price of something and see what they say I think you will be very very surprised. Im not trying to mix up any trouble I just feel that the resources that are out there for everybody not just the needy or low income are being taken Advantage of and I'm sorry but I'm going to keep posting until I see some change even a little bit of a change would be awesome. I stop in each shop at least twice a week and I leave mad and upset every time so Bob if you read this soon I hope you feel up to the outing and leave me a little feed back:) hey and maybe it's just me and I'm just "CHEAP" but I really dout it lol. But we will see. HAPPY EASTER EVERYBODY. - RG

Hi Bob, I'm from SW lower Michigan near the state line with IN. . .we have some great Goodwill stores in our area. I was told that when the minimum wage goes up, so does
Goodwill prices (this from an employee), also, when Goodwill buys from regular stores,
the prices are supposed to be 1/2 of that stores prices. . .yet stuff from the dollar
section from Target will still cost $1.00, and many times the prices are more than 1/2
the original store price. Store prices between stores is not consistent. . .but oh well.
I still shop there. . .this week I bought a Ralph Lauren down filled queen comforter for
$15.00 & had a 20% off coupon. . .also got a Columbia queen size patchwork wool
quilt for $8.00 (cost me $29.00 for dry cleaning), still a great deal. I have bought
Keen shoes for the family anywhere from $4.00-16.00. I've been shopping Goodwill
for 50+ yrs. My first stop & fav store each week. Hubster & I are planning a trip out
west along route 2, so I will try to visit as many Smiling G's as I can. Nan Norton