Julia's Attic Boutiques
Julia's Attic is the boutique within every Goodwill where you'll find designer and brand name clothing and house hold items at incredible prices. The great treasures you expect to find at Goodwill have been discovered for you and displayed in this new, exciting boutique. Julia's Attic began when the Junior League of San Antonio selected Goodwill to partner with in order to continue their nearly 90 year-old tradition of rummage sales. Those familiar with the great buys at the Rummage Sale will find them year- round at Julia's Attic. Find amazing, value-priced merchandise such as:
JCrew, Talbots, Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Neiman Marcus and more!
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Shopping Tips
Finding That Perfect Item
Goodwill stores are neatly organized by Womens, Mens, Childrens and Household areas. Clothing is colorized, so look for the rainbow pattern and select the color of the garment you are looking for and start shopping!
Specials
Each week, Goodwill marks down a different "color" for sale. For clothing, it's a plastic barb that is different colors based on when it was donated. For household items, look for a color sticker. Then, look for the sale signage hanging from the ceiling to match up your item to the "color of the week". It will be discounted according to a schedule of $1 off, $2 off, etc. This price is marked down from the ALREADY low prices Goodwill offers!
When to Shop?
As donations arrive, they are assessed for quality and priced. They are then directly placed on the sales floor... therefore, merchandise is brought out continuously! To find the best items at the best prices, shopping Goodwill frequently is your best approach.
Auction Items
Every store has incredible antiques and collectors items donated. When Goodwill is aware of the potential value of a treasure, we often place it in our glass cases near our Julia's Attic boutiques and offer the items as an "auction". Here's how it works:
- If you see a wonderful item in the case you want to potentially buy, a bid sheet will be attached that lists the "starting bid" and sometimes the "buy it now" price.
- Ask for a team member in a blue vest to allow you to place a bid. They will provide a notebook with all the previous bids for you to review. Place your bid on the sales sheet!
- The end date of the auction item will be listed on the sales sheet. Check back frequently to see how your bid is going, or use the "buy it now" option if listed.
- If you are the winning bid, store team members will contact you for pickup. You must pick up the item by the specified time or the next highest bidder will be contacted.
If you love EBay, you will love the local Goodwill version! Some stores are even testing out a live auction process at the close date/time for the item. Check with your nearest Goodwill store for these wonderful treasures.
Next Rummage Sale
If you are from San Antonio, you've probably heard of the Junior League Rummage Sale that is hosted in February. After 84 years, the Junior League decided to create a partnership with Goodwill and host the sales at Goodwill stores in a collaborative fashion. Be on the lookout for some of the best deals in town on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 for the next big event!
