While the chain has faced financial challenges—such as consolidating its Hartford location into the White River Junction branch in 2016—it remains a staple in the Upper Valley.
: Revenue from the stores helps fund critical community programs, including fuel assistance, housing aid, and weatherization for low-income residents.
: The stores provide local jobs and have historically been places where staff take their mission personally, often forming close bonds with regular donors and customers. Locations and Growth
: Customers frequent the store for high-quality consignments and unique vintage items that "must make it past scrupulous eyes" before hitting the floor.
For locals and tourists alike, the store is known as an "ultimate all-day thrift shop".
The store's primary purpose isn't just retail; it serves as a social enterprise for , a nonprofit dedicated to reducing poverty in the region.
: Like many modern thrift shoppers, patrons of the Good Buy Store are often motivated by the environmental benefits of choosing secondhand over fast fashion. Good Buy store set to close - WPTZ
