Up north I had several freinds that had part-time jobs at Goodwill and they all left, as they felt the public was really being ripped off.
Living in So. Fl. and being involved in several dog rescue groups, all my donations go to the thrift shops they run. At least I know where the monies are going. I also have been told that the baled clothing from Goodwill is shipped overseas to be sold and Goodwill makes out very well from the sale of this.