So many influencers have taken to social media to discuss the rising price of literally everything. Now, one woman in Ohio known for her crafting and thrifting came across an odd trend. Goodwill, of all places, is asking high prices for items you’d typically see for dirt cheap.
TikToker Missbecky7, Becky, says she’s “cancelling” Goodwill after she came across numerous items that were, without a doubt, overpriced. She goes on a walkthrough of the store and shares some of her finds. And keep in mind these are used items—not brand new.
“You can get a broken broom for $10,” Becky says, demonstrating the obviously unusable broom. A storage container some child stuck a bunch of stickers on? Another $10, please. She even discovers a cot tent for those who have “nowhere to sleep.” It’s an outstanding $200! Becky comments on the price and says what we’re probably all thinking: at that point, you might as well buy a brand new one.
Becky is shocked to find a nice hanging chair new in the box, but they’re asking $50. She said she’s found these same chairs for $100 brand new. She finds a plastic chair for $20 and they barely go for more than brand new at Walmart. At one point, she finds a clay craft set for kids and opens the box to find that the clay is all smashed-up and mixed together. They’re asking $6 for that mess!
Becky leaves the store with a smile on her face saying, “We’re done shopping at Goodwill. They’re done!” One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, right? Maybe not so much when they want $55 for a plastic standing lamp.
People Online Were Just as Dumbfounded as Becky
Thousands of comments were left on Becky’s TikTok video, and the general consensus was utter disgust with Goodwill. “Mind you it’s all DONATED. So the profit is 100% 😭😭😭” wrote one TikTok user. “Can we all collectively stop donating to Goodwill?!” another protested.
One commenter wished for the demise of Goodwill, saying, “I hope Goodwill goes out of business.” This started a debate in the comments, with one man defending Goodwill and Becky arguing that it doesn’t change the fact the store was overpricing items.
Another viewer shared that they no longer donate to Goodwill. “I now donate all my things to a locally owned thrift shop,” they wrote. And if that’s something you can’t do, you can always give it away on Facebook or a yard sale.
“Nothing in Goodwill should be over $5.00! NOTHING,” argued one user. Most of the stuff at Goodwill is secondhand, with many shoppers being struggling families. Having outrageous pricing means not even Goodwill’s average customer could afford shopping there.
