Goodwill Has A Few Surprises

Everyone will claim the same story in fear that they will be called a hipster otherwise but back in '99 through about '03 I was a frequent Goodwill shopper. I always enjoyed walking in the store and being instantly hit with the odor of some stranger's damp musty basement. Not to mention finding a few pieces of my childhood just laying there on a shelf or two or some pretty neat articles of clothing from yesteryear. Spending time meticulously looking through everything in the store could also net you an Ebay treasure or two as well, score one for bonus bucks!
Not too many people are aware though that Goodwill has their own website (www.shopgoodwill.com) where you can shop in an auction style manner on items from around the country. The best part of all this in particular is the vast selection of musical instruments and equipment. Now you have to take your time here and go through and weed out the massive amounts of FirstAct items but every so often there are some great pieces that you could snag up for very low prices. Some are vintage and some are just off the beaten path which makes it a great place to find a few unusual and unique items.
At the time of writing this, some highlights of the items you could find are:
- Vintage Black Autoharp
- Green River Dulcimer w/case
- Scherl & Roth 3/4 Laminated Stand Up Bass w/case
- Washburn Lyon Electric Guitar
- Vintage "Serenader"

- A Homemade Polka Instrument

- Darelectro "Grilled Cheese" Distortion Pedal

The only catch here is that you have to pay shipping of the item(s) which really isn't that big of deal considering you are paying a fraction of the price for a decent instrument or equipment. For those looking to expand their musical endeavours it is a great place to find experimental items that you normally wouldn't look twice at. Sure they may be used but why spend vast amounts of money when you don't have to? Check it all out at www.shopgoodwill.com