The frugal blog series of articles on the vast quantity of items found at Goodwill stores continues on. As we discover the department’s that most Goodwill stores have, keep an open mind about what you can find. If you are truly interested in living frugally or getting bargains or deals on items, you will be pleased with your shopping experience at Goodwill.
So what else can you find at Goodwill stores?
Home Décor
I was actually surprised to find an entire section of home decorating items. From frames, to knick knacks, to vases and pots, to bowls and baskets, there were all sorts of items to fit any home décor needs. Many items coordinated nicely together and would provide your room with a unified look or theme. It seemed as if most of the items in this area were in great shape, and when asked, the employee stated that most of the time they don’t put out the undesirable items because nobody is going to buy them (no mention of what they actually do with them).
Artwork
This was one of my favorite sections as I was genuinely surprised at the selection. At two of the stores I visited I found hundreds of piece of artwork in every shape, size, style and look imaginable. The most expensive piece I found was probably about 5 foot width and 4 foot length and was priced at a whole $100. It was a beautiful piece, but we don’t have the space for it. If you are looking for a piece of artwork to hang above the bed or the fireplace, this might be the place to go. The prices were roughly around $25 for a large piece of art and anywhere from $1.00 to $10 for a smaller piece of art. Honestly just to have some of the frames that surrounded these piece of artwork was worth spending the money. A lot of antiques were there, as well as the more modern designer pieces. A surprising collection and honestly a satisfying one.
I will wrap up this series of articles later today with one final article that will cover what was left. See below for the other articles in this series.
Nicole Humphrey writes articles for the Scrapbooking Blog and for the Frugal Blog. She also guest blogs on a variety of topics. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.
More Articles in this series:
Shopping at Goodwill Saves Loads of Money
What You Can Find At Goodwill Stores Series – Clothing and Furniture
What You Can Find At Goodwill Stores Series – Kitchenware, Luggage and Accessories
What You Can Find At Goodwill Stores Series – Shoes, Toys, and Electronics
What You Can Find At Goodwill Stores Series – Home Decor and Artwork
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