Joan
While shopping at the Arlington Heights store, she found a Lazyboy couch in excellent condition for $45.
Aleida
She shopped at the Orland Park Goodwill store and she found an Ann Taylor two-piece evening dress for $9.99. Original retail price would be over $100.
Wendi
She made a trip to the Lake Zurich store looking for work attire. She found a $269 suit for only $14.99!
Terri
She went shopping at the Goodwill in Orland Park and she found a wrought iron bar that could be used inside or outside. It retails for about $250-$300. She bought it for $19.99.
Susan
While shopping at the South Elgin store, she found a Precious Moments statue. The little girl is "signing" I Love You. It probably would cost between $30-$50 and she found it for only $6.00.
Suzy
About a week ago she decided to check out the Mundelin store. She saw a pair of brand new Nike AirForceOne shoes on the back wall. Her son told her they normally retail for about $130 and she bought her pair for $10.
Eileen
Her family was moving her parents to a samller home, so they decided to stop by the Mundelin Goodwill. They got there just as they were off-loading brand new furniture from a major retailer. They bought the sofa, loveseat, ottoman and a Lazy Boy recliner with a heating and massage unit all for $400!
Sharon
She shops at the Glendale Heights Goodwill store and she purchased a fabulous cowskin belt with blue rhinestones for only $1.50.
Katie
Shopped at the Carol Stream Goodwill store and she found two Kate Spade purses for $3.99 each! They probably retail for well over $100 at a department store.
Pati
She really likes Chico brand clothing and she found a Chico sweater for only $23 at Goodwill.
Charlene
Shops at the South Elgin store and she found a brand new division skillet for a great price.
Kathy
When she shopped at the Glendale Heights store she found a beautiful, brown fur coat. It's fully lined and she guessed that it would retail for over $1,000 and she paid only $30.
Rose
Shopped at Goodwill and found a pair of brown leather pants that fit like a dream for only $9.99.
Sarah
She shopped at our new boutique store—Retique in downtown Milwaukee and was truly impressed. The store was organized and beautifully merchandized. She didn't have to look very hard to find beautiful pieces. She found a Kenneth Cole dress, a sweater from Villiager, a designer blouse and a denim skirt from Banana Republic. All these items would have retailed for about $250 and she purchased them for about $42.
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Sarah
Brand new, fine Italian leather jackets with the original tags still on. Jackets retailed for $500 a piece and she got them for $40 a piece.
Linda
Brushed-silver, wrought iron bedframe for only $150.
Cindy
8-piece cookware set that was originally $40 and she got hers from Goodwill for $10!
Kristin
Brand new pair of pink and white Top-Flite golf shoes that would retail for about $60 in a pro-shop. She bought her pair for $4.99 at Goodwill.
Top Flite golf shoes
Tammie
Found a pair of Levi's pants for her son. They were in fabulous condition.
Joyce
She found a Fire King green mixing bowl for 99 cents, plus many other kitchen items.
Fire King mixing bowl
Kathy
Found a "like-new" Disney Princess denim quilted jacket for her daughter. The original price probably would have been about $50. With all of her discounts she purchased the jacket for only $3.50!
"Like new" Disney Princess jacket
Nora
Nora is a volunteer at HAWS, an animal shelter in Waukesha, WI and she found "like-new" matress pads and blankets. She will then use them to make dog and cat beds for use at the shelter.
'Peggy' relaxes on a matress pad found by Nora at Goodwill
Roni
Found a nearly new pair of Doc Martin boots.
Pam
Found a leaded stained glass 5 x 7 picture frame that is just beautiful.
Mary
She is a long time shopper at Goodwill and she always finds great deals. She recently found a Stone Mountain purse that can be priced between $25-$70 in the stores, and she purchased her purse from Goodwill for only $3.99.
Marlene
Marlene was shopping with her sister and her sister found the perfect chaise lounge cushion for Marlene's wicker chaise lounge. The original price tags were still on it. It was brand new!
Marlene's perfect chaise lounge cushion.
Nicole
She purchased a brand new stamping sets that she uses on stationary, letters and gifts.
Rita
It's hard to come up with just one amazing find because it's a place of many amazing finds. You can add to your wardrobe, find school clothes for your grandchildren and find stocking stuffers for Christmas. It's a great place to shop!
Nancy
She found a limited edition 1983 Cartier sterling silver watch with a pink leather band in perfect condition. She confirmed with Cartier in New York and it originally retailed in 1983 for $1,500!
Nancy's limited edition Cartier watch.
Jennifer
It was a toy electric guitar for her 5 year-old son with special needs. It is hard to find toys that keep his interest, but he loves music and he picked out the guitar all by himself. He loves it and plays it all the time. It was a terrific find for just a few dollars.
Mary K.
She found great items for herself and her children to wear at the Renaissance Faire.
Found great items for the Renaissance Faire.
Tammy
She found the perfect little black dress for her 13-year old daughter to wear to a wedding.
Elizabeth
Found a brand new reto shirt from the 70's that is absolutely awesome!
Laurie
Her job requires her to wear white tee shirts and they are always in good condition at Goodwill. Her oldest daughter also shops at Goodwill and loves the jeans selection.
Marlene
She found a lovely Christopher & Banks crewneck, pullover sweater with horses. Purchased it for $4.99 and it probably retails for about $50.
Patricia
She purchased a black purse in great condition. It was the right price and just the right size!
Karen
She found a set of 12 sheers in excellent condition for her windows. They were only $15.00
Barb S.
This past summer she learned how to do glass etching and she found several clear glass bowls at Goodwill that she could use for her projects. She is decorating them and giving them to her friends and family as Christmas gifts.
Etched glass nut and candy dishes. Glass found at Goodwill.
Lois
She found a brand new red Brighton purse with the registration card. These purses retail for $200-$300 and her purse was only $3.99.
