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Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette

Thrift chain in Argay Terrace, Portland · One of 13 Goodwill stores in Portland

Closed · opens 8 am today5950 NE 122nd Ave · map ↓

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette reviews

3.8 ★★★★☆ 733 reviews

Goodwill outlet bins where items sell by weight. Shoppers enjoy the treasure hunt and cheap finds, but complain about crowds, resellers rushing the bins and some rude staff.

423 written reviews · 43% five-star · 25% one or two stars · owner replies to 20% · 40 in the past year · reviewed since 2015

What shoppers keep saying
  • 29Friendly staffCashiers and staff often friendly and helpful, though some say it depends on your own manner
  • 7Fun to browseDigging through bins for bargains is the draw; many love the thrill
  • 4Wide varietyHuge mix of clothing, furniture, books and miscellany, but no returns or electronics testing
  • 8Rude staffReports of rude or aggressive employees and management; one shopper had excellent checkout service
All 13 themes ↓

Selling or donating here

Donate Yes, it takes donations. Goodwill asks people to bring everyday donations to its stores and donation sites. Cars, trucks, boats and RVs go through its separate vehicle program. From meetgoodwill.org ↗

Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public or takes consignments. Ask before you bring anything in.

Call (503) 548-4922

What shoppers mention

Themes from 423 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.

What they like

  • Friendly staff29 reviewsCashiers and staff often friendly and helpful, though some say it depends on your own manner
  • Fun to browse7 reviewsDigging through bins for bargains is the draw; many love the thrill
  • Wide variety4 reviewsHuge mix of clothing, furniture, books and miscellany, but no returns or electronics testing
  • Name-brand stock4 reviewsName-brand and brand-new clothing turns up, including outfits priced by weight

Prices & deals

  • Good clothing prices2 reviewsClothes and fabrics are affordable for families who rely on the bins
  • Cheap books2 reviewsPaperbacks $1, hardbacks $2, kids books 25 cents; one shopper found books overpriced

Shopping there

  • Restock timing3 reviewsFresh bins and pallets draw eager crowds each time they come out
  • Restocked daily3 reviews

Who comes here

  • Spanish spoken3 reviewsSpanish-speaking shoppers praise the cheap, varied, good-brand stock

Getting there

  • Restroom2 reviewsBathrooms described as clean

Donating

  • Recommended for donating3 reviewsRecommended as a donation spot near the airport

Common gripes

  • Rude staff8 reviewsReports of rude or aggressive employees and management; one shopper had excellent checkout service
  • Prices seen as high4 reviewsSome call prices too high, citing book prices and the 25lb minimum

Known for

  • Bins with items sold by weight 3 shoppers
  • Name-brand and new-with-tags clothing finds 3 shoppers
  • Cheap used furniture 2 shoppers
  • Cheap children's books 2 shoppers

A good fit for

Patient bin diggersBudget clothing shoppersName-brand bargain hunters

From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.

How it compares in Portland

Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette.

One- and two-star reviews25% 0100 A bigger share than 104 of 127 Portland stores.
Reviews the owner answers20% 0100 Answers fewer than 63 of 127 Portland stores.
Say it’s too expensive9 per 1,000 0188 More price grumbles than 68 of 127 Portland stores.
4–5 star reviews, past 12 months58% Before64%Past year58% 58% of the past year’s 40 written reviews give 4–5 stars, against 64% before.

When shoppers are unhappy

We read all 31 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.

  • Rude or unhelpful staff3 in the last 12 months8
  • Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)1 in the last 12 months4
  • Dirty, smelly or cluttered store1 in the last 12 months4
  • Closed during posted hours or hours wrong2 in the last 12 months4
  • Donation turned away or rude at drop-off2 in the last 12 months3
  • Prices too high1 in the last 12 months2
One- and two-star reviews by quarter Oct 2023Oct 2026 14 in the last 12 months. The last bar covers only part of a quarter.

Donating

Sale days
Weekly Color of the Week: items with that color tag are 50% off through Saturday
Donations
Everyday household donations at the store; vehicles through Goodwill’s vehicle program
From meetgoodwill.org ↗
Before you bring anything, ask
  1. Is there anything you won’t accept?
  2. Can I get a donation receipt?

What it sells

  • ClothingShoppers mention it
  • Kids and babyShoppers mention it · On its business listing
  • Books, records and mediaShoppers mention it
  • FurnitureShoppers mention it · On its business listing
  • Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it

Seen as high. By weight: about $6.00 for around 8 outfits, 14.76 for two full bags. Others call it pricey, DVDs 2.29.

Hours & getting there

Portland time
Monday8 am–7 pm
Tuesday8 am–7 pm
Wednesday8 am–7 pm
Thursday8 am–7 pm
Friday8 am–7 pm
Saturday8 am–7 pm
Sunday8 am–7 pm

5950 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230

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Payment
Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking
At the store
Clothing recycling

Good to know

  • Weekends get busy; Saturday parking and carts are hard to find Tip from 3 shoppers
  • Team up with another shopper to split a light load and cut cost Tip from 2 shoppers
  • Furniture pickup area can close early; paid items may go back on the floor Tip from 2 shoppers
  • Resellers line up and rush the bins, crowding out regular shoppers Raised by 3 shoppers
  • Some staff called rude or aggressive; one shopper disagrees Raised by 4 shoppers
  • Open Sundays, 8 am–7 pm. Listed hours
  • Registered charity (Goodwill Industries Of The Columbia Willamette): donations may be tax-deductible.

In its own words

Provides free job services in NW Oregon and SW Washington; donations support this. Also runs recycling and an e-commerce shop for collectibles, books, movies, music.

Its own business description

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Questions

Does Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette buy secondhand items?

Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 548-4922 to ask. Nearby, RERUN, Copper Moon Vintage Mercantile and Take It Or Leave It buy from the public.

Does Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations?

Yes. Goodwill asks people to bring everyday donations to its stores and donation sites. Cars, trucks, boats and RVs go through its separate vehicle program.

What are Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette’s opening hours?

Monday to Sunday 8 am–7 pm (Portland time).

Sources and dates

Its business listing and written reviews · its website (meetgoodwill.org) · IRS tax-exempt records · last updated 4 Oct 2026

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