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Goodwill Southern California Bookstore & Donation Center
1012 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, United States
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Goodwill Southern California Bookstore & Donation Center
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Ro
Review №1

Was once a very nice, little bookstore, where my wife and I would come every weekend to look at and buy several books at a time. It is now a generic, nothing special boutique, that we will not be returning to again. I am very disappointed in the direction they have gone. Note: employees not at fault.

ci
Review №2

I cannot find good merchandise to buy, some lady buys ALL the new item. Seems like the employees have clients they prefer. I will NEVER come again.

Br
Review №3

I love stopping here every so often, and find some good textbooks. Also some good old books, which I collect. Got an 1884 book last time.

da
Review №4

Awesome place! Great selection of books, movies, music. Great prices and good cause!

Ch
Review №5

What a gem in a small setting so well organized

sa
Review №6

Looking for Hardy Boy books for the grandsons and found a couple! Was a bit warm in the store but it was afternoon and the sun was shining on the front windows.

we
Review №7

Well organized store. A little of everything, Of course more books then anything. The employees have clients they prefer...

Ye
Review №8

I called ahead to see if they were accepting donations and they answered right away and answered my question. The drop off was easy. I would love to come back and see what kind of selections they have.

pe
Review №9

The books are very organized. And the worker is so friendly

Da
Review №10

Tiny store with a few book shelfs and clothing.

Jo
Review №11

Keeps their video games behind glass thank goodness.

Jo
Review №12

Great keep up the good work

No
Review №13

Staff is great but not much selection.

Mi
Review №14

During Covid times, this store is only accepting donations of books... They just dont have space to take other donations. Fast and easy process, just go round back and knock on the door. Your may want to call if you go late in the day, once again because of limited space they might not be able to accept your donation that day.

Na
Review №15

Really good selection at reasonable prices. Make sure to ask for a the color of the week because those have additional discounts.

Y.
Review №16

This isn’t a thrift store like the others. It’s a book store with a few items of clothing. Very small store. It’s a book store.

Mi
Review №17

I wanted to donate clothes but they only receive books, CDs and DVDs now.It is getting more difficult to donate items.

St
Review №18

Prices are insanely outrageous for them being free donations Im not quite sure where things went South with the thrift store

Pa
Review №19

Corner of Santa Anita and Foothill. This is basically a book store, but Ive bought a couple of vintage-type lamps here. Books are organized to make it easy to find what youre looking for. Helpful employees. Not a lot of parking in the front. But more parking in the back.

Gr
Review №20

This is a gem of a bookstore. Always find a treasure. Update 3/18/21 This is a great Goodwill; however, there is a patron that stays all day to be there when the staff puts items out to catch them so she can get them first. We have seen her 4x in the past few weeks. She even greets patrons as if she works there. I thought there was Covid-19 guidelines for amount of time spent in the store but apparently there is not?

Sh
Review №21

Always find something

pi
Review №22

Love this GW

vr
Review №23

Found too much good stuff here. Could have easily spent a whole $20 here given enough time.

De
Review №24

You might not find the book you are looking for but believe me youll find a book. I love this place. Small and friendly and always has a great variety of gently used books at great prices. Dont forget to ask what the discount color tag is for the week.

Me
Review №25

A few hidden gems and rare find book titles

Er
Review №26

Its an ok books store. Best for fiction, biography, and biz/self help books

Ev
Review №27

They had a decent amount of books in good condition. We went to 2 other Goodwill stores with fewer selection. Its usually hit or miss when it comes to finding things you want.

Ma
Review №28

They have plenty books if you love to read is the right place

QU
Review №29

EXCELLENT! Love this place! I am a teacher and its a great way to stock my classroom library without busting my budget. Plus, they have weekly sales! I walked out with 10 Dr. Suess books for $10!

Os
Review №30

Good selection, great prices, friendly staff 🙂

Al
Review №31

One of the worst stocked Goodwill stores around.Their prices are also higher than other competing thrift stores like Savers right across the streetIsles are disorganised and the book selection which was one the best things in that store is down to about 50 books on one shelfToys are always on the floor. So be careful walking

He
Review №32

Well kept second hand bookstore. Shelves are neat and accurately organized by category. Some great deals on like new hardcover books for adults, teens and young children - Lean In, Five People You Meet in Heaven, Enders Game, Hunger Game, Harry Potter, Diary Wimpy Kid, even board books. They also sell vinyl records, cds, cassettes, and DVDs - some dvds were still unopened in plastic, some blue rays.

Ma
Review №33

I have only dropped donations off here. Donation drop off is in the rear of store. They are extremely friendly and I was on my way with a receipt in no time.

Le
Review №34

I find such wonderful things at such a terrific price!

Ma
Review №35

Awesome bookstore, amazing prices, the majority of books are almost brand new or excellent condition! Favorite bookstore to go and buy books/comics 🤩🤩

St
Review №36

Very Good!A lot of rare books.

Dr
Review №37

Power eBay seller the prices at good will allow me to sell on eBay I become a power seller

Gu
Review №38

You can find old books and there was some interesting books and older comic books, but its really small.

Fa
Review №39

Employees are very friendly. Helping me to load the cabinet in my car

Jo
Review №40

Small and very little parking but good stuff

qu
Review №41

Good place for donations

Jo
Review №42

Inexpensive books in good condition. Helpful employees

ca
Review №43

Just books

Da
Review №44

Good people doing good things.

BI
Review №45

Eh

Ma
Review №46

Have a lot of books and people are friendly. Park in front and ez access.

De
Review №47

I always find the best books

Mi
Review №48

Always leave with ar least one item. Such a hidden gem

jo
Review №49

Donated blender. Surprised to see that they are all electronic now.

An
Review №50

Great selection, organized, and friendly staff

Me
Review №51

Not the same as I remembered!! Pasadena location much better!!

Ad
Review №52

Adilene Hernandez Diego RBD

Pe
Review №53

Awesome selection of books

Da
Review №54

95% is books, small shelf for DVDs and games. Hence the name goodwill bookstore.

Th
Review №55

Great priced books.

Ca
Review №56

Not many books. And it stinks in the store.

Ki
Review №57

If you love books this is the place

Me
Review №58

Good experience.

ar
Review №59

Good finds!

Gl
Review №60

It was okay.

Ar
Review №61

Good people

모사
Review №62

Good^^

Ka
Review №63

Eclectic

Co
Review №64

Not much

Je
Review №65

Its just a book store

Da
Review №66

Unhelpful staff

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  • Address:1012 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, United States
  • Site:https://goodwillsocal.org/
  • Phone:+1 626-566-2122
Categories
  • Book store
  • Donations center
  • Non-profit organization
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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