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Another new place for back-to-school shopping is the new 2,700-square-foot Goodwill store in the former Circuit City building near the Maine Mall. Like most Goodwill stores, it has lots of used clothing and accessories at very low prices.
And here’s a little secret, according to Goodwill communications director Michelle Smith: The items are on a five-week rotation. When they get displayed in the store, they get a different-colored tag depending on the week they come in. Then, in five weeks, if an item is still there, it’s half-off, she said.
So if you see a backpack with a red tag that’s $10, come back the week all red tags are half-off and get it for $5.
Plus, Smith said, this year Goodwill is also selling new school supplies, such as notebooks, so that people who come in for back-to-school clothes or backpacks can get essentials without going elsewhere.
“This time of year, we try to be well-stocked with kids’ clothes, backpacks and things people need for school,” said Smith. “And by offering some new supplies too, we hope to offer one-stop shopping.”
Maine has 19 Goodwill stores. They, along with other used clothing and consignment stores, are good places to consider for back-to-school shopping.
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