Goodwill Bins in Des Moines

"Please do your research before coming here and leaving a negative review. That vast majority of negative reviews are from people who are expecting some sort of retail store. If you don’t know what the outlet is, probably should stick to the store. Yep, can be very chaotic especially when the new carts are rolled out. If you don’t like the chaos, you can still find great stuff that people overlook all the time in the carts that are older. I am into clothing and would never dare put my hand in the hard goods l, but if that’s what you’re looking for, make sure to wear gloves. I have seen many times where glass has been broken and down at the bottom. If you’re a reseller, this is really the place you need to be. The retail stores are way too expensive and I find just as many good items as I do in the retail store for a fraction of the price. Last trip I walked out of there with 95 items and paid $82. At any one of the retail stores my price would’ve been over $400. While it can be a little chaotic, I’ve never experienced anyone grabbing things out of other peoples hands like many of these reviews have stated. I think that’s a bit of an over exaggeration. I will point out one particular person who seems to be there every day and is shady as the day is long. He actually tried walking off with my cart before I hunted him down and made it very clear that wasn’t going to happen. This guy is a complete jerk and I think pretty much lives at the Goodwill outlet. Anyone who is a regular surely knows who I am referring to. This person needs to be banned."

"This is the last chance for thrift items before they head to the landfill, and it’s such a smart concept. Everything here is sold by weight ($1.89 per pound), making it incredibly affordable if you shop for the right items. You’ll need to dig a bit, and I regret not bringing gloves. This is where unsold items from other stores go, so inventory changes often. We picked up shoes, bags, and some surprisingly decent home goods for next to nothing. The only negative here are the customers. Staff are now required to regularly remind people not to grab items out of other’s hands or their carts, each time new inventory goes out. If you enjoy treasure hunting or love a good deal, this place is worth checking out."

"I like this store, as other reviews have mentioned, it is chaotic and not like the Goodwill retail locations. Employees and other customers can be rude/aggressive but it’s part of the experience and I’ve never had any major problems. My two star review is based on my most recent visit. My items weighed 3lbs, I was planning on paying around $10. The cashier informed me that because my cart had a red bar, 6lbs would be added. I was aware that different carts had different weight added but never had such a noticeable difference. I purchased a few kids clothing items & children’s books and feel for the price, I could have easily gone to a regular Goodwill or garage sale/consignment store."

"It's like digging your way to a treasure or several treasures. Weight by the pound is such a convenience. And then the few items that they do have a set price on it's genius. Even if you go in there thinking you can find one thing and you don't find it, I promise you that you will find something that you like and love."