Goodwill Bins in Jacksonville

"I’ve found some great deals and have found pricing to be better than some of the outlets I’ve visited. I read the staff is rude but they warm up if you’re friendly. The store is pretty messy, shopping is chaotic and some of the other customers are rude but I guess you find that everywhere now. Cons: 1. The parking lot can be a mess. First time I shopped here I parked in the row closest to the door only to get blocked in by a semi and other large trucks bringing stuff in. I learned my lesson. 2. You’re not allowed to have your cart at the bin with you. After shopping here a few times I understand why they require you to line your cart up along the wall and run items back to it- make sure you come prepared with a large bag to fill at the bins before transferring to your cart. 3. Pricing is odd- wares, clothing, books, accessories, etc all different prices. 4. You have to line-up for first access to the new bins. I would much rather spend my limited time shopping than standing in line. 5. You have to “cash out” your cart before it’s full every so often or run the risk of having it taken and added back to the bins. I had to take two trips out to my vehicle during my hour and a half shopping trip. 6. There aren’t big scales for the carts so you have to remove your things, put your sorted items in bins to weigh, remove them, etc. this makes check out clunky and time consuming if you’re unsure of pricing. I’ve learned to sort clothing seperate from home decor, etc. Pros: 1. I have found some great deals as they seem to have a ton of new things coming in. 2. A new bin comes out every 15 minutes. 3. Prices, though confusing, aren’t bad. 4. They will mark heavy items down for you. 5. Credit cards are accepted."

"I understand that employees get overworked and constantly having to remind shoppers of the rules but there is one employee that i am assuming to be the manager, he is tall, white with dark brown hair and a beard, that is very aggressive against children and this is not the first time i have notice it, but this is the first time i have witness it in such a manner i had to review. i witness something today that made my gut turned and my fist wrench ready to defend if necessary.. the floor manager was so loud and aggressive towards a child sitting on the bench and appear to be holding the parent place in line for the release of the new bins that were getting ready to be placed out for shoppers. the child was no older than 8 years old and clearly was instructed by his parents to sit however the tall white man who appear to be the floor manager began to shout towards the child that he needs to get up because a child cannot be use to hold the line and whilst i understand his point, i don't condone the aggression towards the child, the white man who appears to be the floor manager kept pointing towards the child as he spoke loud , shout angrily and staring at the child as though he had committed a crime, the child was so terrified he got up, panicking and didn't know which direction to turn as his parents were shuffling through a bin two rows down... he is a child and so if the manager had something to correct then he should have been matured about resolving the issue, for example he could have shouted in general towards all shoppers NOT DIRECTED AT THE CHILD and asked who were the parents and then address the parents themselves about the issue at hand but to focus on the child as if the child was a grown adult is unacceptable. i have been shopping here for over a year and am use to the rules and shouting but today was over the line and went from upholding the rules to being aggressive as though he wanted to attack the child and that i will not stand for.. if his general manager doesn't address this type behavior with his floor manager then the next time i witness such horrifying behavior i will report to corporate.. that toned and attitude towards anyone especially a child will not be supported. correct his attitude and approach to kids or when i see him do such disgusting act i will record and corporate will have to.. respect doesn't come by intimidating kids who cannot defend themselves, that was a child. how dare he speaks to a child in that way. being a manger isn't about being aggressive, it is about knowing how to uphold the rules and regulation whilst maintaining professionalism. i hope you guys replay the days camera and listen and view to see for yourself. that was not ok.. if he is unhappy with his job then quit.. this job is time consuming and require tolerance and plenty inner piece to deal with so many customers but keep your anger away from kids."

"Not crowded on a Saturday morning. Not a huge by the lb location. I like the bins here vs the ones you usually see at the other goodwill outlets. If you are a goodwill outlet fan, this one is worth giving a try. As a reseller, it was not that good. When they put fresh goods out it was just 2 rows so everyone crowded in. They have wares, clothes, purses and shoes all mixed together."

"There is a shopping cart for a reason. I was told I cannot push the cart in the place while shopping I am to guess because the vultures who wait along the wall for new bins. Why would you put your stuff in an unattended cart and keep walking the items you want back to it!! I was told to tell Goodwill to change the rules this is not how it is in all Goodwills."