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Goodwill Southern California Bookstore & Donation Center
41125 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, United States
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Goodwill Southern California Bookstore & Donation Center
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Wa
Review №1

Stopped by because I saw they had picked of their used books when I searched Google maps.Pretty nice selection of books and they are grouped by category. I didnt see what I was looking for but I did pick up 2 vinyl records.Wish I would have known they gave military discounts on Mondays, but they give senior discounts every day.People were very nice. Small store...more like a boutique...but they have just enough selection and variety to justify a visit!

K
Review №2

I came for the used books based on a search and reviews provided by Google Maps. I was pleased to discover this place. Paperbacks are priced at $1.99 and hardcovers are $2.99. Thats actually a little steep compared with my usual place, the Friends Bookshop at Fallbook County Library. Most paperbacks there start at ten cents. But that place has been closed since Covid 19 so I was grateful to find an alternative to top up my reading queue.This Temecula Goodwill is very clean and neat. A little hot and stuffy inside on a hot day (and most summer days in Temecula are hot). Nicely organized but there are no distinctions among fiction books and they cover a very long wall so set aside time to browse if youre interested. There is a small selection of other items besides books, including clothes, but I didnt pay much attention to them.

De
Review №3

People are extremely nice at this store. Its a small store but they have some really nice things for sale. They do not take furniture, baby things, yard tools or car items for donations.

Sa
Review №4

Smaller than most goodwill locations but nice selection. Came looking for a specific book but they didnt have it. Will have to keep searching!

An
Review №5

Its as orderly as it can be and the lady at the register was nice. But they get 2 stars ONLY because it is so small and the selection sucks... unless you check back often, I dont think this location is worth frequenting.

ve
Review №6

They make you separate items into their bins. Salvation Army just takes your bags and your gone 🤷🏼‍♂️

Iz
Review №7

ATTENTION FUTURE EMPLOYERS: Do not work here!!!! The manager will treat you unfairly and give everyone the desired hours that you want or need to everyone else. She will ignore you and your requests. Theres also one employ that will constantly harass you and make assumptions about you as well. The store is also very disorganized, childrens books are always a mess, they dont sell comics, and if you think something is worth donating, good luck cause it most likely will be trashed or thrown away. This is an experience I had working there. I felt very unsafe and harrased there and im so glad I quit so ya dont go here. Its absolutely awful also the books that are for children that are hard back are 2.99 why oh well its up to the manager......

Ka
Review №8

Super friendly employees and good selection of womens clothes and kids toys and books.

ju
Review №9

Terrible customer service. No one mentioned to us they were about to close as we entered and as we were walking up to the counter the person I believe was the manager loudly told us they were closing in seven minutes. She then locked us in the store while we paid and helped the cashier bag our items. Overall the experience made me very uncomfortable and I felt unwelcome in the store. I understand needing to close but making us feel like we were stealing or causing a problem was ridiculous especially when we were already walking up to the counter to pay.

De
Review №10

Books cost a little more here than your average thrift store but they have a good selection.

Su
Review №11

If you love reading but dont have much of a budget for new books this is an amazing resource to utilize but because the selection is controlled completely by what donations are received its recommended to check back often because theres no way to predict what will arrive on any day.

Ge
Review №12

Great clothing and great customer service

Cu
Review №13

Good selection of used books at reasonable prices.

Ed
Review №14

I didn’t think I was going to find anything but I found all kinds of books, especially text books.

Ke
Review №15

I am always impressed with the book finds here.

Do
Review №16

They had everything I wanted.

Ly
Review №17

So cool but the smell, Yuck.

Je
Review №18

Books! Books! Books! And some other misc items. So happy this bookstore is back up and running! Came prior to covid 19 and got so many books for such a great price! The store is well organized by genre with lots of newer titles. I love the emphasis on it being a bookstore! Although they have small furniture and clothing items as well as children’s toys and such. Big selection of children’s books! Highly recommended!

To
Review №19

Lots of books and nick nacks. A smaller store

Sh
Review №20

Slow to be waited on...too busy in back to pay attention. Maybe just short staffed.

Dr
Review №21

They dont have a big enough selection 3 *

Jo
Review №22

Nice store and very helpful and friendly staff. However its smaller than many of the other Goodwill stores I have visited in the past. It was a little hard to find so make sure you check your Google maps for the correct driveway to enter or you will end up on the 15

La
Review №23

This is a Bookstore Goodwill Store but you would be surprised of the wide selection of fine top of the line items they carry. Its small but well organized and to make it perfect it has two racks of clothes. Good prices and good stuff.

Je
Review №24

Nice people and great stuff

Ry
Review №25

This place has really nice staff thats really helpful when unloading items into the store. Really good prices for the good condition items they sell. I love how they collect the books and help the local community out by selling them at low prices. Lots of unique hard to find items in this store that are truly worth it. Good location

Ca
Review №26

Find good items 🌟

Je
Review №27

Pulled around to the back to make a donation. Was a very quick turn a round. Dont go expecting lots of physical help as I only saw two women, one who was older. Perfect for clothing, toys and books.

Ez
Review №28

Boring.

Kr
Review №29

Love this little thrift shop. Good Employees and now they added racks of clothes.. Good job

Ro
Review №30

This is a primarily a bookstore so no racks of old clothes and obsolete appliances. I found a handmade clay planter and original painting in a handmade frame. Never even got to the books. Clean and well organized.

Sa
Review №31

You will find a large selections of books on a variety of topics. There is always something for everyone, knick knacks, miscellaneous etc.

Kr
Review №32

Very small store not very many items need more selection

Ro
Review №33

Very clean and the books where well displayed. Everything was mixed but it made it fun when I discovered a book. Some other items as well but ut mainly is focused on books.

St
Review №34

Good place to donate. Quick and easy. Note: cannot donate carseats or cat stuff

A
Review №35

Donation is a breeze at this location!

Ma
Review №36

What little they do have there is priced just right. The staff is more then helpful and not pushy. Wish they carried more stuff on there besides just books and some glassware

Ja
Review №37

Love going here to check out the books. They have a great children book section also.Prices are amazing.

Ca
Review №38

Husband and I donated some heavy furniture that is a DIY-ers dream. There was a young lady and a man working. The lady was very helpful and went to get a dolly and was helping us move the furniture while the man just stood there. I finally asked him if he was unable to lift anything and he said no. So I basically had to tell him to go help my husband. Not sure why hes there because its definitely not to work.

Sh
Review №39

This bookstore is small, but convenient when looking for good used educational material for children,,have a nice selection of cookbooks,I rated them with a 3star because of falsely advertising a plate sitting in a stand, I asked how much it was, the lady told me but didnt say it didnt include the stand,,, and I said Ill take it, but when I finally got ready to check out, she said, it didnt include the stand,,,which I found disappointing because there wasnt a sign posted saying otherwise,,,so I did purchase the piece any way without the stand because I had been looking for a piece like that, that goes and sits in a stand,,,,and for these reasons I rated this Goodwill with a 3star, for misleading the public.

Ma
Review №40

Great finds its perfect for a quick shopping visit. Very nice employees is a plus!

Pa
Review №41

Calm and clean. Wonderful environment. Always something new and enjoyable.

TL
Review №42

Just a little store with little this and that...

Sm
Review №43

It was nice,

An
Review №44

Very cheap, hidden gems. More of a library then a clothes center, with some very nice, antique home decor. Books for all ages!

Pa
Review №45

There are many books to choose and for pennies on the dollar. Very clean store and helpful staff.

Ry
Review №46

I like good will. Nice selections.

Bl
Review №47

They have an amazing selection of books and most of them are in good condition too! Great price and always some gems to find!

Th
Review №48

Good deals

Co
Review №49

A nice clean place to find treasure at. Never know what they have till you look

Ho
Review №50

Great prices on furniture but books are a little higher priced.

Jo
Review №51

Convenient location to donate stuff. Only media items and small housewares are sold here,l though. DVDs, CDs, books, small kitchen wares, etc. Small location in a tight parking lot, close to Interstate-15. Visit the Goodwill store on Murrieta Hot Springs Road for a larger full-service store.

An
Review №52

Probably the smallest Goodwill store Ive shopped at. However, the quality of their merchandise is excellent.

AL
Review №53

This Goodwill does not have clothing etc. It is only a bookstore and donation center. Pretty cool place if youre an avid reader.

Va
Review №54

Nice thrift shop that has lots of books and home decor. You can make donations here.

On
Review №55

They dont have nearly as many books as they used to. Not even half.

Ch
Review №56

Great book selection and nice employees

Pu
Review №57

Nice place to buy stuffs. Kinda narrow tho.

Ry
Review №58

Been here a few times. They have a good selection at very reasonable prices.

Da
Review №59

Nice people. Good cause.

En
Review №60

It was fantastic wonderful thanks for asking .....

wi
Review №61

I didnt know they stopped taking Refrigerators.

Ja
Review №62

Awesome

pa
Review №63

Great experience very friendly staff

ch
Review №64

Great trip. Friendly service

Am
Review №65

Very good place to get gifts for people

Sh
Review №66

OVER PRICED considering they get everything FREE...I wont donate there since they have such high prices.

En
Review №67

Not the greatest goodwill Ive been to, decent selection

Ru
Review №68

Books only. I always find something I want here, and they have a kids section my grandkids find books to read, also.

Ka
Review №69

Good quality & selection

TY
Review №70

ITS ALL GOOOOD!!!!

Li
Review №71

Donate to help others....

Q
Review №72

High prices but convenient

Ch
Review №73

Not impressed, very small and staff were not very friendly

An
Review №74

Lot of good brands cheap

Je
Review №75

Nice, helpful staff and lots of books

Sa
Review №76

Nice selection that is organized.

Ch
Review №77

Not what I expeted

Pa
Review №78

I always leave with something 😁

Pa
Review №79

Great finds!

Ta
Review №80

To pricey

ca
Review №81

Book store.

ST
Review №82

Love love love

Bl
Review №83

Christian basis

Kh
Review №84

Only books

Fe
Review №85

A way to stay green and save some pesos are these places .. you find each book !! Excellent conditions and at unbeatable prices

Al
Review №86

Good price others, places charge as if it were new. But here is fine

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  • Address:41125 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, United States
  • Site:https://goodwillsocal.org/
  • Phone:+1 951-553-7845
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
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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