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Goodwill Store and Donation Center
1056 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084, United States
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Goodwill Store and Donation Center
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Su
Review №1

Wouldnt take my donation. They say your donations help people get jobs, but apparently not really. I guess the hours their donation center operates doesnt care about helping with that. I went to the Salvation Army and had no problem dropping my stuff off with them.

Ca
Review №2

I found a cool shirt and a banana flask.Be warned that despite the hours stated the donation center generally stops accepting donations by noon. Also they dont accept donations on Wednesday.

Al
Review №3

I usually like this goodwill, but unfortunately enough is enough! To begin the workers are rude for no reason. They ignore you unless it’s for telling you the total. This has been for a while. I know a couple people who are very friendly though like the older gentlemen and the younger girl with glasses but i don’t see them anymore which is sad since they always chat me up when i’m paying. Now i’ve come in to shop and the dressing rooms are closed. 😞 That is really disheartening. If I wanted to not be able to try on clothes I would shop online, but I like coming to the goodwill to try on clothes. This wouldn’t be such a big problem if they had returns or refunds allowed, but they don’t.

Al
Review №4

Love this place always find good things and trinkets really recommend 😊💕

Ma
Review №5

It was pretty crowded and some visitors do not wear masks properly. Its good for a quick shopping stop. It has plenty of goods and furniture. But it was difficult to navigate safely. Found one good item in 20 minutes, not bad overall.

Ma
Review №6

Too expensive,dont care to pay for something thats worth it but th stuff was not up to decent. Lots of torn stuff

Ca
Review №7

Nobody answers to phone. I realize they are receiving many donations (thankfully) but when I go they are closed because the warehouse is full. When I call to check rather then show up for the third time with a truckload of donations that I have to unload back in my garage every time. It would be great if I could call ahead of time to confirm that they are indeed taking donations. Thank you!

Ch
Review №8

I have only been here only twice. Make sure you bring a jacket if you get cold easily because I was very cold when I first came here. I would rather be cold than hot while shopping anyways :) They have loads of varieties of sweaters & long sleeves. I purchased lots of long sleeves in the men section to just lounge and sleep in. I didnt see shoes in this store, but I dont purchase shoes, but usually I see shoes in Goodwills. They had a great selection of books here! If youre a student in college, show them your college ID & theyll give you a 10% discount!

Ke
Review №9

Store is clean and the people are nice but kinda pricey for items the store got for free. Undershirts should be no more than .99 and they have them for 3.99. They are $2-3 new at Walmart. Shoes are all between 7.99 and 19.99. You can get new for 9.99. Makes no sense. Where are the deals?!

Dr
Review №10

We found some really good deals on gently used merchandise and it was a lot of fun looking through it all.

Er
Review №11

Large store, with lots of inventory. Friendly and helpful staff.

Lo
Review №12

The prices are higher then DDs. Everything that good will has been donated 😜.

Ar
Review №13

The employee working at the donation dropoff was rude. I will take my donations elsewhere next time.

Ly
Review №14

This store is very clean, well organized, neat displays. We ALWAYS find something we want!

An
Review №15

I used to purchase so many nice things at this store but now the prices are too high on jewelry and handbags. Yarn costs more here than the other Goodwill stores as well. Craft jewelry bags are $49.99 and the last one I bought was mostly stuff I threw in the garbage. I now shop elsewhere.

An
Review №16

Prices are good and the store is generally clean. However the store is very unorganized there is no sizes on the racks, rather the clothes are loosely organized by color so if you want a black shirt youll be presented with a situation where you have to look at all the shirts to find your size. In the mens section there was a good deal of womens clothes. Not easy to navigate and find items you want.

Yv
Review №17

The worker are very nice and helpful store Clean and good stuff with good prices 👍

Du
Review №18

This place is very average far as clothes go for someone in there mid 30s who is cool and super good looking and like to wear super cool clothing for cheap as f%$# it is very low on the scale of cool goodwills

Ti
Review №19

Good selection of books, which is what I like, as well as clothing and other items. Very clean and orderly.

Di
Review №20

Great service....I always find tresures.

Te
Review №21

Long lines, employee and mgr rude, made 14 cars wait 45 minutes past their 10am open time. LOS ANGELES LOCATION A LOT BETTER

Ca
Review №22

One of the nicest, clean and great displays!

Le
Review №23

Many halloween costume ideas. Good customer service. Doesnt smell of mold or mildew.

pa
Review №24

Store is clean, staff is great.

Al
Review №25

Very nice & helpful

Ra
Review №26

Very helpful.

Al
Review №27

Good place to shop. They are not taking donations right now due to covid though.

Re
Review №28

Friendly staff and safe and easy to drop donations off.

mi
Review №29

Good very close to me

Jo
Review №30

Always a surprise. Good prices and nice staff.

Do
Review №31

I really enjoy hiking around Vistas Goodwill Store. I weekly bring my newspapers for their wrapping use and and am thanked profusely. (It saves me hauling my big recycle bin down the drive.)I quite often find an art object, or another kitchen utensil. The Christmas fire screen was the hit of a Secret Santa exchange.I search first for books, but that is often futile. (Go to San Marcos for books, sadly.)The employees are helpful and welcoming. I especially like the new color coordination and artful displays. We need a second story like Escondido. And raising prices is sad. Seems a great place to work.

ri
Review №32

Great place lots to choose from

Mi
Review №33

I guess its 55 in a senior discount. But because I dont look like a senior I was not asked I guess thats a good thing😝😛😛😝😃😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

Li
Review №34

Never thought I would actually shop for clothes at a goodwill store but I was pleasantly surprised when I found name brand jeans in my size that I love and they were in perfect condition for 7$ cant beat that. I just bring them home wash them and hang to dry. I only look for jeans when I go but believe me its worth checking it out.

Ma
Review №35

Buy all my son clothes here. Here I get his dope clothes . Here you could find many awesome deals and so cheap you wont believe it. Come and enjoy the nice people there and good bargain

Ju
Review №36

So this is the only time I get to come to goodwill because I get off work late and the schedule says they close at 8 so I came to donate some stuff and the woman that was standing out there where they donate the things saw me pull up with my windows open and she didn’t even tell me they were closed until after I was already parked, then she rudely yelled that they were closed. When I slowly drove up the spot she smiled and didn’t say anything until I parked then she yelled that they were closed from behind the car. Why couldn’t she tell me when I was driving up to the lot and we clearly made eye contact? Maybe she was racist, she has no customer service skills. I don’t recommend coming here at all😡

Ca
Review №37

Expensive and no tag of the week here. 6.99 for a basic shirt. Weird. But if you’re a local, I guess.

El
Review №38

On my own experience everything is goodBut still too expensive for used stuff

Ra
Review №39

Great place. Mostly helpful people. Good selection of merchandise.

Fe
Review №40

I go to this location several times a week. Never have any problems until today. I showed my school ID and the clerk said my ID was expired even though the school year is ongoing. She began to argue with me and act smart. She made me pull up my school e-mail to verify that I was a student. There is no need to show my e-mail when personal information is held there. No other employee has ever acted this way and always honor my ID and I get my discount. I was very unsatisfied with her customer service.

Ja
Review №41

Everything is organized and clean. They even have a plus size section now so you dont have to look through all the racks!

al
Review №42

Liked the organization of the store. Had to wait in line a little while due to one cashier. I would come back just need more cashiers.

Ja
Review №43

I always find something here and everyone is so polite and pleasant. Love the store

ma
Review №44

Very clean, very friendly, very organized. We will be back!

Ja
Review №45

A great place to shop friendly employees and the stores are really clean and well taken care of. A great way to save money and help someone else.

Lo
Review №46

It was good but not a lot of employee help you out

no
Review №47

No body should donate to goodwill. The people there, are rude and mean. They are not polite nor sensible to anyone feeling. A boy needed to use a restroom in there and a lady and guy in charge name Erick. Were rude and didnt let the poor little boy use their restroom. I have donated a lot of stuff there but from now on I will take some where else.

Ka
Review №48

Great deals and an amazing variety of treasures. Shop with an open mind and you wont be dissapointed.

Ja
Review №49

This is the nicest Goodwill Ive ever been to. I love how the store is organized and color coded!

Mi
Review №50

Great place doing great things for those they help and those they serve

Mi
Review №51

I found exactly what I was looking for

37
Review №52

I would give them 5 stars but their prices are so high still, Id rather spend less and have new items almost...

Wa
Review №53

If you are a donater, you are likely in for a bad experience. The employees recieving your donations are often rude and sometimes intimidating. They act like they dont want to be there and seem offended when you deliver the merchandise that keeps them in business.

Do
Review №54

These employees were helpful and nice I got 2fans for my motor home also a blender that was in a meeting case

Lu
Review №55

Always a good place with a lot of good stuff. I will spend more than I expect to. Its like Costco for me.

Pa
Review №56

Nice people running the store. Good location. Poor quality products unfortunately.

Ma
Review №57

First of all let me start by saying I donate alot of items here. I supported this store until today that my little brother got asked if they can hold his backpack (which had his school ID and my mothers wallet inside). I told them we were ok and that I would carry it to her and they agreed but later changed their mind and told my brother to give the staff his back. I did not see anyone else get asked for their purse or bag. I am deeply disappointed since my mother frequents this store and this has NEVER occurred to us before. When I asked the cashier for her name, store number,And names of the two men that had approached us she gave me attitude and did not want to give her name which I told her was fine.

It
Review №58

Love the store variety but prices are a little to high come on its a goodwill people like cause its cheap not over priced.!

Jo
Review №59

Really clean store and has a lot of nice items for a reasonable price! Organized neatly and nice staff too.

sh
Review №60

Ilove love love this store.it has everything.the employees are terrific.the store is clean and cutelly decorated

La
Review №61

With a little care, you can find good quality for amazing prices.

hi
Review №62

Could hang shirt and pants better and be a little bit more careful about mixing mens and womens shirts up

Ma
Review №63

Best displays and great customer service! Thank u Vista location💕

Ke
Review №64

No public restroom and a bad attitude if you ask for one

Ma
Review №65

50% off all kids clothes this weekend only at this store. Dont miss out

Sh
Review №66

The mother of all Goodwills in North County--a huge place compared to most other thrift shops Ive seen (except the behemoth in Escondido, cant remember its name, and the DAV in Oceanside).Like all Goodwills it feels clean and looks tidy, and clothing is arranged by type, then color. Though there wasnt much in mediums today, so much depends on luck and who gets there first.The associates are all friendly and nice. Some of the racks are crammed, but if you have the energy the hunt is fun. Prices are fair, like $4-$7 for a top, depending on the style, and $7-$10 for jeans and slacks.Id definitely recommend this for anyone whos craving real roll-up-your sleeves thrifting, mainly because its boutique-y, friendly, and well-lit.

La
Review №67

This store has some good finds but the prices are a bit higher here than other stores with better stuff.

To
Review №68

Best Goodwill store in S.D. Alot of merchandise moves thru this place and I find great stuff every time I shop. 👍👍👍

Jo
Review №69

Always have a variety of great things at a fair prices,I have found alot of great things here, toys, clothes

Ch
Review №70

Pretty diverse shop. Everything is individually priced. Mark up on shoes is awful.

Ma
Review №71

Great to look around and find deals.always something for a super deal

Ru
Review №72

The place is lovely, but customer service today was disappointing. The employee treated me with no priofessionalism. She argued with me for no reason and got really upset because she couldnt get the jewerly dsplayer out of the shelf. She started pulling it showing so much anger.

Sk
Review №73

The employee lt that works here was very rude and he has a job like security but its not in his job dicription to tell me wht to do need to be fired

Ca
Review №74

Found something I was looking for. Good price.

Ch
Review №75

Best place ever! I find so many things I

Ed
Review №76

They use to have better stuff, not its mainly clothes.

PO
Review №77

Great! My whole family and me love going to goodwill,

Bo
Review №78

Good place to donate. Occasionally find something to buy.

be
Review №79

Love going here, you can always find amazing goods

br
Review №80

Good cause but not the nicest people in the world

Mu
Review №81

Great to donate things here and cheap prices for things to buy.

Lo
Review №82

Hey everybodys very polite.

An
Review №83

You can find some amazing stuff at this location.

Ma
Review №84

The best Good Will store in the Universe!

Ji
Review №85

Great place to donate and unclutter your home

Br
Review №86

Not a huge store but good selection thats updated often

Da
Review №87

Many items to choose from, always find something you like

Ke
Review №88

Great customer service. Many items to choose from!

Ni
Review №89

Such nice people working there.

B.
Review №90

They have daily deals great service

St
Review №91

Love this place always a great deal to be had

Na
Review №92

Great selection of merchandise and friendly service.

Jh
Review №93

Its a big store with many things to search for

Le
Review №94

Very clean and organised, but goodwill needs to come down on its prices.

Ma
Review №95

Thank you for your excellent service 💙

Lu
Review №96

Great place, lots of things

Ci
Review №97

Friendly staff and lots of interesting stuff.

pa
Review №98

Expensive for used clothes. Not competing w Wal mart on prices & W mart products are new! But if you want worn in jeans & flannels to become a grunge rocker a la 1990s is your place.

Ja
Review №99

The employees are very helpful!

Da
Review №100

Friendly staff easy drop off.

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  • Address:1056 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084, United States
  • Site:https://sdgoodwill.org/
  • Phone:+1 760-630-0600
Categories
  • Clothing store
  • Thrift store
  • Home goods store
  • Kitchen supply store
  • Non-profit organization
  • Used furniture store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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