Anyone shop with www.shopgoodwill.com?

**MomK** · 07-20-2009, 12:30 PM

I have only bought a couple of things on this online auction, but the descriptions seem accurate, and there are pictures. I have browsed there a lot, and there seems to be a lot of variety.

Today, I bid on an alto saxophone for DS who is starting band this year. The description says it needs cleaning. If I win the auction, I'll have an instrument for DS and the case for $50. Plus the cost of having it cleaned. If I rented one over the course of the next 7 years, it would cost more than that...provided he stays in band till graduation. If not, I feel confident I can sell it in our local paper, which offers free ads.

I'll let you know how it works out. Cross your fingers that I win it!

**craftypam** · 07-20-2009, 01:42 PM

I bought a book there with no problems.

**mauimagic** · 07-20-2009, 02:04 PM

Never heard of the site, but shall check it out!! Mahalo!!

Good luck in getting the sax MomK!!

**onencgirl** · 07-20-2009, 05:06 PM

Never heard of the site either but will definately check it out.

**MomK** · 07-20-2009, 08:16 PM

Yay! I won it! DS is so excited! My total came to: $76.65 with shipping. Not sure how much insurance will be. Even with that, it'll be under $100.

Y'all should definitely check out the site. It's like Ebay, but not as much traffic, and all items are for sale by Goodwill Industries rather than individuals.

**Debbie-cat** · 07-20-2009, 09:10 PM

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing the link.

**frugalfranny** · 07-21-2009, 01:30 AM

Congrats on the win and I will definitely check out the site.

Thanks for posting it.

**Early Bird** · 07-21-2009, 09:12 PM

I have to tell you that my experience was not good -- I bid on and won a Dooney & Bourke bag. Now, they did say they believed it to be genuine, but could not guarantee it.

Unfortunately, when I received it, even I could tell it was a fake.

So, I don't trust their ability to describe things accurately.

**FrugalMomof3** · 07-21-2009, 09:18 PM

I've heard of the site but never shopped there, will have to go take a look and see what they have.

**MommyBliss** · 07-21-2009, 09:23 PM

I have once or twice, but I tend to find their shipping rates to be too high.

**Sassyclass** · 07-22-2009, 09:42 PM

I've never heard of it either but I will check it out. On another note congrats on winning. I hope it is in good shape. My daughter played alto sax and we bought hers new through the school, $850.00, and this was over 14 years ago. I can only imagine what they want for them new these days, so you got a great deal as long as it plays.

Cat

**JanieD** · 07-24-2009, 03:12 PM

Hope you enjoy your purchase! I've heard of it through a blog, but thought it was designer stuff ($$$+) only. I've noticed their shipping seems a little high, but I'd love to find a bargain. I wonder if they have feedback (like on eBay), so buyers know which stores (locations) are giving accurate descriptions & such.