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Originally posted by andy
Wow, Goodwill stores seem to really vary! The one in my town rarely has a TV for over $10, all are tested for basic operation and they let you return them if they don't work. Even when I bought that 19" Zenith Chromacolor for $2, they told me to save my receipt in case it didn't work. There's nothing I hate more than thrift stores that price gouge on electronics. All that happens in no one buys they stuff and they end up throwing it away, or shipping it to another store.
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Goodwill has just recently come to the Midland-Odessa, TX. area and I am pleased w/their prices. Got a 1974 RCA tube b/w for $6.99, 1983 Zenith b/w for 2.99, Macintosh computers/monitors for $1.99. They also have things such as washing machines and electric stoves for low prices like $6.99 They do say it is "as-is" and do not take returns, but I will generally try the device out to see if the CRT works before buying, and I buy on the premise that the device will probably need some work. The stores are very clean and well maintained an the pricing is consistent among similar items and among different stores.
I have refused to patronize several other thrift stores in the area because of just outrageously high prices...some of these other stores (not Goodwill) gouge you on the stuff and then throw it away when it does not sell. They have also refused to sell me non-working TV's, instead opting to fill up the landfill with them.