Goodwill of Orange County - Lake Forest, California

Kay

This good will is so so. Sometimes you can find good stuff, but it’s usually priced way too high. On top of that, the new “no tag, no sale” policy is very annoying. Tried to get a basket that had no tag on it and was told it couldn’t be sold to me. Then why is it even on the floor for sale? They honestly just need a better system because there’s no reason why they couldn’t just go look at a similar basket and price it the same. And to add, multiple employees walked past me while shopping hitting my purse or shoulder and not even saying a simple excuse me.

Catherine Cruz

This is probably one of the larger Goodwill’s in the area. This is the time to get your Halloween costumes on the cheap! See the photos attached. A good portion in the center of the store was dedicated just to Halloween costumes.

More than half the store is clothes.
There is an entire other store right next to this one called OC Goodwill Boutique which is mostly high end, designer clothing with some couture. See my other review for those photos.

Not as much furniture at this Goodwill. Mostly side tables and chairs.
A good amount of housewares, small counter top appliances, lamps, home decor, linen, toys and shoes can be found here.

Like most other stores at this time, the fitting rooms are closed and there are no public restrooms available.

Tyler Knohl

I found a pair of vintage designer boots and I was so excited to bring them home but when I went to check out the cashier said to me “no tag no sale” and took them out of my hands and tossed them into a bin. I asked if they are able to tag them since I’m wanting to purchase them and he proceeds to repeat himself and stare at me. My bf went back in to ask if they will be putting them out of them floor and another associate said to come back in 30 minutes and it will be put out. He comes back after 30 mins and she tells him “we actually are putting online instead” honestly overall a disappointing experience.

AJ Amposta

This Goodwill is very organized and easy to look around for good finds. Lots of clothes to look through. Very limited selection of electronics, books, and non-clothing items. Overall, good interactions with workers and good experience looking for desired clothing.

Jason Nicholas

I haber never seen a more beautiful spectacle of a Goodwill in all my days! Wow. So in OC.. y’all are built different. Tons of great options. Great service and super clean!! How can you make all Goodwills like this

Tram Le

I visited on a Friday around 11am. You gotta drive behind the building to find an alley. There were a few cars ahead of me and it took about 10 mins to my turn.
I wanted to donate baby stuff: high chairs, infant bath tub, and a lion walk/push toy. They took one toy only and denied (politely) others due to liability. They suggested other places like Salvation army which I went right after.

Very kind and friendly staff! I didn’t go inside, just came to donate.

Walter Anderson

Cool goodwill location. Pretty good selection and everything is organized decently. If you're really a bargain shopper then this is your place to go to. If not, then you might be overwhelmed.

Tons of clothes, electronics, sports items, dvds, cookware, children's toys, etc.

Gil B. Jr.

This place has been here for ages and you can tell when you go inside. It's quite old and a little dirty. That said, it's full of donated second-hand items, so one can't expect it to be pristine. They do accept donations of good inside the store via a giant drop box, or behind the store for larger items.