Goodwill attempts to update its image
I guess Goodwill has finally realized that college kids both like to buy cheap clothes and frequently don’t drive cars, because sometime next month they’re going to be opening a store on the Ave. (It’ll be the non profit’s 17th store in the Seattle area. I don’t even know where the other locations are except that one down in the ID-ish.)
They’re going to call it “Goodwill on the Ave” and attempt to stock “hip” and “trendy” things [PSBJ]. I sincerely hope some of the stock of hilarious wedding dresses comes along too, because the Seattle Goodwill is where I found the best Brides of March dress ever. The space is going to be much smaller than usual, at 5,400 feet, in an attempt to break into more-dense neighborhoods where it is difficult to find 20,000 square feet. I know I certainly spent a lot of free time in college combing the racks at the local Goodwill, so I’m glad that UW students will have an easily accessible location. (I’m glad for me, too, because I don’t even know how to get to the other Goodwill without someone driving me there.) It’ll be at 4552 University Way NE.
By the other Goodwill do you mean the big huge facility down on Dearborn and Rainier? You can get there by taking a number 7, it’s not difficult, although a U District shop is going to be way easier for you.
A friend of mine is going to be the manager of that store, and she has amazing taste in fashion, ergo, I have high hopes. Pam was formerly with the Capitol Hill Value Village.
I think that’s the one–I honestly get so turned around when I’m not on a bus, and I’ve only ever been there by car. (I also can’t give anyone directions that don’t follow a bus route, which tends to frustrate people.) It’s good to know that the 7 goes there, though.
Pam of Scott and Pam? That’s awesome, she does have great taste. That gives me great hope for that store.
Thanks for the positive comments about my store -Hopefully we will be opening in the beginning of November with a band & lots of great bargins for all!
-Pamela of Pam & Scott