By Jessica Spoto

In Gorham, Maine, there is this fantastic place called Goodwill Buy the Pound. This Goodwill outlet is where all the items that didn’t sell in other Goodwill stores are sold “by the pound.” There are these bins filled with leftover, unsold Goodwill store items. They are separated by sections, such as clothes, houseware, books, shoes, etc.

Digging through bins of stuff may not be for everyone. But there are loads of people who are snagging items to resell. So it’s just a madhouse of people digging and digging through piles of stuff. It’s really hilarious, actually, when they bring new bins into the store. The employees make everyone stand behind a red line and wait as they replace the old bins with new ones. Then once the buzzer goes off letting people know it’s okay to start digging in new bins again, it gets crazy: People run to the bins.

It’s such a insane, crowded place to shop. Well, at least everything is at a good price! Most items are less than $2 per pound. Buying by the pound is a great way to save money, and many students are on a budget. So, what a great way to get terrific items for a low price! It’s open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m to 7 p.m., and on Sunday it’s open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Goodwill outlet is only 30 minutes away from SMCC, so get ready and go shop.