Super exciting place to seek and find useful items. Great the first time we were there...item/bins were brought out in timely intervals (12pm-3pm)..not a long drawn out wait (bins were changed out at an awesome pace around every 40 mins). The staff was rocking!!!The next time however, the pace was significantly painfully slower (in the morning 9am-12pm) only two bin changes in three hours and two of the Goodwill staff (not any of the guys) angrily yelled instructions (way overboard) at customers (for some customers it was their first time).Overall, such an exciting place. Thanks

I only go here once in a whileVery busy place too many people going thru the bins makes me very anxious so I go in look quick and leaveThe cashier that worked there on September 30th was so nice and friendly made my experience that very nice

Love love love this place. No matter what you’ll leave with something. Clean and as organized as it can be. Oh and a great cause

This is one of a favorite places to bargain hunt!! Wear gloves. Very nice staff. If you dont want to pick through bins, this is not the place for you. If you like finding bargains and used stuff, than this is the place for you. You can find some really dirt cheap items. You name it, and they have it. Everyday, every couple of hours, different stuff is being brought out. $1.00 furniture, bikes, appliances, tools, dishes toys, clothes, books, golf clubs, there is always a bargain to find.

I feel that many of the prices are high but the store is clean and organized

Employees are very nice but prices have gone up so much it’s not really a bargain anymore. At $1.99 a pound and after digging through broken and dirty stuff, most things end up being more expensive than other thrift stores unless they are super light. My favorite as is store is a Saint Vincent DePaul bulk store where everything is $1.09 a pound and books are $.49 a pound. They would make more here if they lowered prices as people would buy more and put less back.

This is my favorite place! Also every employee is super helpful and friendly. I’ve gotten everything I needed from there at the best price. Thank you Bargain Barn!

Starting to get greedy and pricing individual items way too high. Very disappointed 😞

Not only great deals, but wonderful workers.Say what you want about Goodwills CEOs salary. This is one well oiled machine, coast to coast.

Its crazy how goodwill will try to get every last dime out of anything donated to them and how people still eat it up as if their giving to a good cause. They treat it like trash at this point cause thats basicly what it is so it IS dirt cheap.Kinda cool though that theres a regular goodwill right next to the bargain barn. I would never give my stuff to g.will but its worth it sometimes cause you can score. But even when you score its still a rediculous overpriced loophole (100% free inventory! 100% profit!) they have going on.But.... ive got lucky.

For those people who live to find a deal, or garage sales, and thrift stores, this is your ultimate destination. It is overwhelming with the variety, which changes through the day. The prices are ridiculously low. You never know what you will find from a high end handbag to a set of dishes. They have set prices per pound and type of item. So whether its a Coach handbag or a Relic same price. You can get great deals. Furniture, artwork, clothing, bedding, sporting equipment, electronics, tools, household items, and on and on, you never know what youll find, you just know you will love the experience. And there is seating so for those people who want to sit and wait (or watch) while partner shops it is comfortable. And I mention watching because, when they bring out the shoes, it is a spectacle. Great bargains and a great staff for the most part. Only negative is that it is a Goodwill company, and we all know how little they give back. While other thrift stores are better charities, this place is still an experience you must try.

Fantastic! You can find incredible treasures, you must to have the spirit to hunt for them in the containers! People all around is wonderfuly friendly! Come and see for yourself! Highly recommend!

This is our favorite goodwill in our area cause its so big. We usually find something on every trip!

This place was not very organized or clean.

Good place to find deals. Bins full of random stuff that you pay by the pound for. Sometimes you find good stuff sometimes not. They sell used furniture, clothes, electronics, etc. Wish it was a bit nicer in the store tho.

Always find a good deal here?

I loved it. I got some great treasures from there and very cheap. You have to really look but you will find a treasure.

Easy to find and see from US41. A different type of thrift store because it is unsorted boxes of donated items.A large amount of everything, clothes, furniture and everything imaginable. Prices are NOT marked on each itemThere are signs on the wall as to how things are priced. It is all CHEAP!! If you are going to get something specific it is very unlikely you will find it. Go next door to the regular Goodwill store for a more traditional shopping experience

Let the races begin! Around 11am everyone one waits in a line as the employees wheel out a few new bins after taking out old ones moments prior, About 15 minutes to be exact. I’ve only been once. It was a strange experience for me, as I felt like I was watch a bunch of grown children. They literally have to tell people not to push others! It’s buying items buy the pound. I purchased a rather large lamp shade, a small toy and a newborn onesie. All for 79 cents! They ask if you want to round up to the dollar for donation. Of course I said yes. All that for a dollar! Would I go there again? Only to watch the people!

Love, love, love this place! I have been coming here for years. Great finds and great prices!

Rude employees and no organization whatsoever.

Very interesting. The merchandise is leftovers from the Goodwill stores. You might find something and again you may not. If you are a people watcher you will be amazed. Just interesting.

Got a few things I was looking for. It was super busy and I felt like I was in covid central. People with no face mask and absolutely no social distancing at all. Rushed to get out of there. Wont be going back there until this is all over.

The Goodwill Bargain Barn was a wild ride of shopping, crazy fun and we will be back again soon for more amazing deals.

First time there. So much to look through. Definitely coming back.

Fun, like a big yard sale but better prices.

I dont usually like to share my favorite spot but I will this time.The staff are the best. If you are just moving in to a new place and starting from scratch then this is the place for you!

Exellent

This place is no longer busy because there are about ten bullies that shop there every day in a click. They reach over your arms they put armfuls of stuff in their cart so you cant see it even though they dont want it. They block the walkways. They cut you off. Speak extremely loud. Steal. So we used to shop there a lot but now we dont because of these rude obnoxious customers. I think others would agree.

A nice cheat place

The staff is great. Ron is cool dude.

If you love to search for treasures, you can find unique items.

I have nothing but good things to say about the Goodwill Bargain Barn at the North Port, Florida location. The staff is always pleasant and friendly but of course I’m a friendly person and maybe it’s the grumps who complain. Yes the bins can be dirty and that’s why I wear rubber gloves which isn’t rocket science. The shoppers have always be very polite except for the couple grumps previously mentioned. Everyone is courteous and I’ve NEVER had another person looking in a bin I’m in till I leave it and I’ve noticed that’s the norm throughout the store. Shoppers are very friendly but as I mentioned I’m friendly and I guess you get what you give. A little honey goes a long way. The prices are amazing and being a crafter, this place is a goldmine for me. I’ll be going there till I either move away (hopefully not) or if the Barn closes. Five stars is just not enough for this wonderful place with a terrific staff plus all the wonderful treasures, you’ll never find anywhere else. It’s always a pleasant adventure and any excuse I can come up is all I need to get me there. I’d go 7 days a week if it were possible. I’ve been to other Bargain Barns but this is absolutely the best, plus it’s air conditioned, more stars ⭐️. The two restrooms aren’t the Ritz Carlton but I’d go with 3 1/2-4 stars. I’m a happy camper all the way, Joyce Letellier, Port Charlotte, Florida 😊🥰😊

Tough guessing weight of items before hand to know cost, but staff seems friendly.

You wanna see how ANIMALS shop come take a look. Were not on earth are we? No shopping carts, well there are few but you cant have one. Cashiers rude, no price tags.

Lots of stuff to look through find some good treasures

Great deals but wear gloves that will protect your hands from broken glass

You arent going for the atmosphere, friendly people around you (fellow customers, not the employees), or cleanliness. You are going for the deals and they have huge deals. It is such an exploration and never know what you are going to find!

You get things for very cheap because its all by the pound. The down side is people are like vultures waiting for new bins of stuff. Very high stress environment. Only recommended for hard core thrifters

Absolutely loved it there. I could find so many amazing things for so cheap. And for having a newborn to find things for him at such a low cost is such a great ordeal for a young mom like me. I will always go back to Bargain Barn and Shop love it there.

I have found many hidden gems in this store! I love this place! The prices are well worth the effort that you have to go through to find what youre looking for. It is a shame the way some shoppers toss and break items that are not useful to them... I wish there was a way to remedy that issue. There are Haitians that seem to spend their day hanging out there, however, I have never witnessed them being rude or unruly. Staff are great! I recommend wearing gloves as you do have to sift through bins of used items. Great staff, great finds and great prices!!

Luv the hunt for treasure, but wear gloves. This style of First Choice shopping in a thrift store is fun.

Never know what you will find! A true treasure hunt. Very nice staff! Wear gloves !

Tables full of boxes for treasure hunting. Next to nothing prices. Awesome place to find what your not looking for. Very friendly hardworking staff.

Fair warning, elbows get thrown here. Bargain Barn is where thrift shoppers come to do battle. Literally. If you go here there are some things you should know. There is a group of people who are here every single day. They will literally trample over you to get a pair of worn sneakers. The staff will wheel out new containers of merchandise and people will stand on the sidelines in packs. When staff gives the OK its an absolute free for all. These people will fill cart after cart with junk and they even come to blows over someone elses discarded junk. If you go a few times you will eventually see who they are. They walk around like they own the place. It used to be fun, but Goodwill has changed so much that now its really just a hassle. You used to be able to find a few good deals, but now youre more likely to get in a street fight than find anything worth having. Goodwill has significantly raised their prices. You can buy the stuff brand new for what they charge. I have found some really great things, but its not even worth it anymore. Getting shoved and pushed and climbed over. Its just a hot mess. Avoid this place at all costs during cold and flu season. Want to see the worst of human nature? Visit the Bargain Barn when they have new stuff. If you dont already have social anxiety, you will after you leave here.

Not the best selection for Goodwill merchandise.

No bin organization means you have to go through each one - not worth the effort and time if youre on a time crunch but the prices are good and your search could land you a hefty bargain

Good place has good deals!! Watch for some things but overall good.

Horrible place! You have to go through very large bins on wheels and the people act like vultures! Animals! Never again!

If you have the time and patience, this is a wonderful gem of a place.

Clothes, furniture, etc., etc. All dirt cheap. This seems to be the last place Goodwill sends stuff before it goes who-knows-where. Items are tossed into large bins and everyone picks through them. Some things are broken, some are close to being treasures. Worth a visit because you never know what youll find.

Holy cheapness!!! You never know what treasure youll find here & everything is weighed for the ridiculously reasonable charge. In love with this place! Digging in bins can get dirty so if you have allergies bring a mask/gloves & dive in! We did & will be back!

This place is hectic! Please wear gloves upon arrival. This is a place that sells items that could not sell in Goodwill. You can find used books, pictures, bags, movies, dishes, clothes etc. Its all in huge bins and you have to sort through stuff to find what you want. PLEASE WEAR GLOVES. I cant stress that enough!

Great place to shop just saved me $400 for Christmas.

They dont have much to offer prices are kind of high for some stuff and the staff can be rude. Management acts like they are entiltled and you owe them something.

Love the place ! Great Bargains and staff pretty good for most part !Hate the Haitians talking loud and pushing people around. Someone should call Immigration on them. I know they buy all those shoes, but really bring the place down.

This is a bargain hunters fantasy. It is not pretty and your hands will get dirty but if you are looking for deals look no further. There is everything from furniture for $1.00 to antique and vintage item, clothing, hardware, toys, China, etc. T shirts are .50 and some are like new. Everything is thrown into big bins, no racks or shelves or tables like most retail stores. You have to dig and paw through piles of stuff and you have to grab quickly as there are a lot of customers doing the same thing. It is dog eat dog but if you are up to the task you can find treasures for pennies on the dollar. Happy hunting and good luck. 🍀

ALWAYS an adventure.

Great prices. Could use some order but the prices are worth sorting thru the various bins.

We love coming here. Great pricing on all their items. My gf has me hooked! At first I was embarrassed sitting through the bins, but now I do not care. Its come a long way from where it used to be. I shop here all the time!

It was a fun experience

Love this goodwill!!

You never know what hidden treasure you will find!

Be very careful shopping especially women... I had a couple incidents where a man was video taping me and making sexual comments. I informed management and nothing was done. Managment did not speak to him or ask him to leave even though it clearly states it is against their policy and the individual was recorded on their security tapes doing so. It was as if the managment did not take it serious or did not care.

Great deals

Haitian folks rule over this roost to the point of being physically grabbed by them in their mad rush to grab all things of value. Very nice Employees though.

Not picking through that mess!!!

Love this place!! Simply cant get enough. Staff is the nicest around

Great deals and great people. Good service in the community

You can find really great deals on a budget. Staff is super friendly.

25 cent glassware, clothes $1.69 a pound, furniture priced individually, most things in decent shape if youre not too picky, just depends

Always busy. But youll find some hidden treasures

Great staff and all around a good group of the same shoppers wear gloves an get your shop on..

Love itIts like the greatest treasure hunt ever!👑👀

I love this place but I am BEYOND sick of the group of Haitians that are there daily. Theyre rude, pushy, violent, loud and arrogant. They act like animals. One took my cart that already had glass ware that was bought and threw electronics in it after fighting like a child to try to get it from a woman whom had it first. Same lady had her keys missing today. Karma. I go almost daily but they make is so miserable latley. Its sad when the employees have to tell grown women how to act properly.

Its so-so... I am a regular at the one in Tice near Fort Myers. Things are done quite differently and me items available just dont seem to be as plentiful or good for resale... Maybe another day?

This is unlike any Goodwill that I have been to...The staff dump the truck bins in to large carts for sorting.However before they sort the donations the large are moved to the side for customers to get first dibs on the donations.Once the donations are picked over they move the large carts to the back of the building to be properly sorted by the staff.

They claim no pushing or fighting but stand there and watch what happens when they bring out a new table. You cannot even have your children with you unless you want them to get hurt. Its very dangerous and the people that work there do not control it. These maniac people who push little children to get to a used pair of shoes should be arrested and banned from the store. A hatian lady there literally ripped a pair of shoes out of my 7 year old girls hands and made her cry not just because she wanted the shoes but because she was scared to death from the inhumane piece of trash of a human who ripped them from hands. Its a shame..its dangerous and goodwill better get a handle on it because a very big lawsuit is coming!

This is my happy place why go to the gradge sales it like 1000 all in one place good people too!!

Its a fight to find anything worthwhile and im not talking about what they stock

Pretty good deals..good customer service

Love the goodwill chains! Great place

Tons of junk to sift through and you get a show from the people that literally attack the new tables they roll out. Super cheap place to get end tables and suck. Clothes are like 1.99 a pound. Worth it but be prepared to work for it.

Its like going on a treasure hunt! Everyone in there is after that piece of gold! Lol!

Fun place to shop.

It was fun to go through there and dig through the bins and find bargains. The only thing thats strange is they let people loiter there and go through the bins as they come out all day long like a bunch of retail packrats.

2 years a go maniger stole $20 I find in front of my scuter from another custermer hoo dropt it we dont no hoo... but then went to lunch your well come. not 👎👎👎👎👎🤠

Bradenton location is way better

Fun searching for the perfect treasure!

Awesome place to pick up goodies, its goodwill but priced by the pound!

Its ok but they charge by the pound cheap but lots of work to,look thru it all and frankly just not worth the savings if any at all

Dumpster dive addictThis place is just like a Goodwill Outlet (different name, same thing). Ive gone many times to the one in Ft. Myers and each has its benefits. FMs store is larger with much better variety and selection. But the prices for most items are cheaper in the North Port dive. Books, however, are cheaper in Ft. Myers. Overall, I think the NP one is cleaner and less crowded, but less selection and more seemingly junk stuff (broken, missing parts, non-collectibles, etc.). The FM one is more crowded, more kids (annoyingly playing with items and messing with your cart), dirtier, but better selection and found some really cool, valuable items there. WARNING: Wear gloves as Ive been cut on some broken glass once, so be warned. Also, as many have written, yes, Haitians at both locations, diving and grabbing shoes and clothing. Thats not what I go there for, so doesnt bother me. Unique shopping experience and can be addictive like a treasure hunt for grown-ups!

Got some great deals! I will be back.

I dont go there to listen to speeches on etiquette, I go there to spend money.

Can always find a great deal

Fun place! Be ready to dig and pick! Great prices!

I cannot explain it! If you like thrift stores, you will get addicted to the bargain Barn. Ahhh, the deals!!!

Mostly junk brick brack stuff. Good prices if your able to find anything at all. Really rude pushy Haitian ladies ruined the experience for my mother who was picking out some sandles when one lady literally ripped em from her hands! Dont know if we will go back at this point.. 😩

Fun to dig into the bins..but bring hand sanitizer!

It was good😄 thank you