‘What’s the point’ cry Goodwill customers over increasing costs as shoppers say prices are ‘like a department store’

GOODWILL shoppers have been noticing prices get higher at the discount store.

Some are taking to social media to vent their price concerns at the chain.

The company is known for selling cheap goods, especially clothes.

But inflation has impacted even the secondhand market.

Now, fans are airing their grievances about prices and quality at the chain.

X REACTS

Several X users have shared their views on the store’s selection.

“the prices at my local goodwill have skyrocketed so high that it’s like shopping at a regular department store now,” one user claimed. “Genuinely ridiculous.”

“They’re selling a used shirt for 15 dollars when you could go to walmart and get one for 3 instead,” they said.

Another user commented on the quality of Goodwill clothing.

“Goodwill full of Shein what’s the point of living anymore,” they said.

Asian fast fashion manufacturer Shein is known for its cheap but relatively flimsy clothing.

Yet even the proliferation of Shein hasn’t quelled customer concerns about price.

“They’re literally charging more for secondhand Shein than it is new,” the user claimed.

Another found a group to blame for the change in prices.

“I blame resellers and influencers who buy all the vintage clothes just to resell them again at a higher price,” they said.

One commented offered advice.

“Goodwill was never the first choice anyways tbh...no name thrift stores w cheap prices are what I grew up on,” they said.

The U.S. Sun reached out to Goodwill for comment.

Valuable thrifting finds revealed

Here are some of the best thrift store finds:

• Tiffany & Co. earrings that sold for $0.34 and are valued at $430
• American Girl doll that sold for $5.99 and is valued at $300
• Bionicle toy that sold for $14.95 and is valued at $18.101
• Gold record plaque for DJ Quik's 1992 album Way 2 Fonky that sold for @20 and is valued at $200
• Rothy's brand Sugared Berry pointed-toe flats that sold for $155 retail and are valued at $250

INFLATION NATION

Rising prices have caused shoppers to start looking for cheap clothes and other goods.

As prices increase elsewhere, Goodwill can raise its prices too.

More people showing up at thrift stores can also contribute to price hikes by increasing demand.

Thrifting has exploded in popularity, particularly among members of Gen Z, according to Business Insider.

Rising prices have even impacted discount retailers like Costco.

The members-only wholesaler is raising its annual membership cost.

Inflation has dropped in the past year, but prices are still on their way up.

Walmart shoppers have protested a price hike on a breakfast essential.