Thrifting In New York City, Are Prices Too High? Pro Vs Noob

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 14 гру 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 113

  • @technsports
    @technsports  Місяць тому +1

    www.patreon.com/resellergreatnesspodcast
    Check out our Call Schedule & Replays: bit.ly/callschedules
    If you want to learn about Reselling & making money online the right way, please check out my Reseller Community with over 2,500 people.
    - 30+ Live Coaching Calls in every niche weekly
    - Everything is recorded for replay
    - No drama community
    - 24 Hour Live Co-Worker Room
    - Tutorials, Walk Throughs, Guides, BOLOs
    - Access to the most comprehensive database for reselling on the internet
    - Everybody moving forward in a positive productive direction
    -Goals, Improvements & Accountability
    www.patreon.com/resellergreatnesspodcast
    Try it for a month, what's the worst that can happen? You improve your business? Or your money back!

  • @kimberlycollison2375
    @kimberlycollison2375 Місяць тому +18

    If you are still in NYC- little tip from a local- B & H Camera on 9th & 33rd puts out a ton of free camera stuff every evening when they close- it's a dumpster at a side door on the side road of the store, not the main road- They buy and sell used goods as well as new, and this is how they get rid of excess. Its a gold mine. :)

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +8

      That's a good tip right there!

    • @Thomasrowe32
      @Thomasrowe32 Місяць тому +6

      I walked past that side door every day for years and never looked in their trash. Who knows what I missed…

    • @bennystratton7734
      @bennystratton7734 Місяць тому +1

      yep GAMESTOP did the same thing for years i would hit up every gamestop every night in my area at one time we had like 10 games stops in a 30 mile radius id find posters, games Complete , just the case or the case and manual, Game Guides, even Toys

  • @baseballehs3
    @baseballehs3 Місяць тому +6

    The advice from 16:00 to 18:00 of the video should be played on an infinite loop. Too many people go into the comments under videos of resellers complaining about how they can’t find the same brands/items instead of picking up on the patterns in their own areas.

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks! I talk about this very often. Got to find what you can exploit in your area

    • @bennystratton7734
      @bennystratton7734 Місяць тому +1

      100%

    • @bennystratton7734
      @bennystratton7734 Місяць тому +1

      OR networking like tech states his biggest regret is not doing that a lot sooner in his ebay journey! if you cant find something in your area network with people online find out what they sell see if they can find what you sell if they can you put a box together for them and vise versa back in the day it use to be called Trading lol

  • @bennystratton7734
    @bennystratton7734 Місяць тому +2

    6:47 AKA Diversification its why i tell everyone if you make Diversification the center of your business from where you source, where you sell , what you sell, price points at what you sell at by doing this and letting diversification be the center of your business the captain of your ship it will never ever let you down or steer you astray!

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +1

      Got to get the good stuff wherever it is at. never depend on 1 source

  • @12345whatwhatwhat
    @12345whatwhatwhat Місяць тому +8

    He does the best UA-cam videos ever he always has me on the edge of my seat with the information he gives on his videos

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      Appreciate that! Hope the videos are helpful

  • @TiffP
    @TiffP Місяць тому +6

    My son is attending the Fashion Institute there in Manhattan. I shared your video with him! I’m sure he will be checking out all of the thrift stores now!! ❤ he’s been to a few but nothing like what you’ve found! I’m excited to hear what he has to say about your thrifting!!

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +1

      Sweet! Wish him success!

    • @TiffP
      @TiffP Місяць тому

      @ thank you! I’ll be sure and tell him! Means a lot coming for you!!

  • @AskBibleNotes
    @AskBibleNotes Місяць тому +6

    Thrifting in our area (New York/Tri-State) is great, as long as the price is right. Alot of those brands have their flagship stores in the city, so it's easier to find. For example, I can never NOT find Polo or Ralph Lauren, Madewell, Nike, and certain other brands in the thrift or at yard sales. It always just comes down to price. Great video, Tech. Thanks alot!

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      That's right, same as every where else. Some people ask high prices, some ask workable prices. Just got to keep pushing til we find the right price.

    • @bennystratton7734
      @bennystratton7734 Місяць тому +2

      1000% this HOLDS TRUE world wide it all comes down to price the closer to $0 as possible the better and FREE if possible!

  • @brandonius7
    @brandonius7 Місяць тому +6

    Out here risking the J walk Vero. Not everybody gets caught!

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +2

      That's right lol. Sometimes you got to take that risk when you see a thrift on the other side of the street

    • @brandonius7
      @brandonius7 Місяць тому

      @technsports yezzir!

  • @AllWeNeedIsUnity
    @AllWeNeedIsUnity Місяць тому +3

    8:11 ...also a $300 bill sitting there that'll probably clean up real nice. Appears to be a Herman Miller Office Chair!

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +1

      @@AllWeNeedIsUnity yup! Money everywhere!

  • @hansonel
    @hansonel Місяць тому +7

    Former NYer, Housing Works used have lower prices about 10 years ago when I lived in NYC. Nonetheless, they have a small selection of great stuff there still. But it's good for research for resellers. In 2013 the famous artist Banksy donated a painting to that Housing Works location you were at, someone bought for about $20 and sold it at auction for $600,000 a few weeks later.
    Also since there's so many people moving in and out of the city a lot of people toss out so much valiable stuff in NYC. I've found amazing things on the curb during garbage pickup day including a set of $400 KRK speakers and a Dyson vaccum near NYU (walking around Columbia University or NYU during the end of the school year/ moving out day for the dorms can land you some incredible things) Gotta love New York.

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      Such a cool story about Banksy. I knew from the outside it wasn't going to be fantastic but we did find a few things real quick in and out!

    • @bennystratton7734
      @bennystratton7734 Місяць тому +2

      100% trash route has to be on the list of sourcing! as the saying goes someone else's trash is someone else treasure its been true since that saying was born!

  • @store.full.of.treasures
    @store.full.of.treasures Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for showing us different aspects of reselling. I usually don't post content on UA-cam. Put I like to show my appreciation for the job you are doing and the difference you are making in resellers life.thanks again, and the most important thing as you say is peace and be great. 🙏

  • @tonypoulos1187
    @tonypoulos1187 Місяць тому +3

    Excellent. I lived in NYC in the 90"s . Great memories. There used to be many street venders on Sundays in the park behind New York University. I do not know if that still is a thing? Also have you thought of taking the subway into Queens? We used to find all types of great deals in the outer Burroughs

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      We didn't make it to Queens. Just stayed in the city. Good to see you Tony P! Hope you've been well

  • @enidpolanco8627
    @enidpolanco8627 Місяць тому +2

    That goodwill you were in on 14th street is one of my favorite the bread and butter stuff is too high but I have purchased great designer items for 15-50 dollars and have made 100s the goodwill on 8th street between 5th and 6th ave is small but even better!

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      Good stuff out there, we just have to find it and get it

  • @n.s.8015
    @n.s.8015 Місяць тому +3

    Former Brooklynite who moved across the bridge. I've gone up to the city for sourcing days. Last time I was in Goodwill had gotten ridiculously greedy. I'll have to keep an eye out for street vendors - I've never spotted clothing ones.

  • @Justanotherreseller-v2f
    @Justanotherreseller-v2f Місяць тому +2

    Congratulations on your daily half marathon. Thumbs up.

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      I usually walk about 20 miles a day on the treadmill at home. Got to keep moving!

  • @Arwinho
    @Arwinho Місяць тому +2

    Loved the video! Always smashing it, can’t beat the street vendor deals 🔥

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      Money everywhere mate innit?

  • @stasiapatience5868
    @stasiapatience5868 Місяць тому +2

    Always a good reminder that we don't have to buy it when it's priced high! Thanks, Tech!

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +1

      Only take the good ones Stasia!

  • @danafindwell
    @danafindwell Місяць тому +1

    Wowww NYC don't mess around, so many great brands!! Loved thrifting with you Tech, i appreciate your knowledge 🥰

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks Dana!! Appreciate you!

  • @jamesoldham1237
    @jamesoldham1237 Місяць тому +1

    Living the dream ✨️ 😍

  • @bennystratton7734
    @bennystratton7734 Місяць тому +2

    15:13 yeah that is crazy how the goodwill's in NYC a very High cost of living Area are the same prices down here in FLA were a lot of the places besides the big cities like (miami, Tampa and Orlando) are lower cost of living then NYC way lower yet same goodwill prices you know something is wrong with that company

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +1

      The prices were the same. Even the expensive store I went there. We have stores like that here, more expensive down here in Florida too

    • @DrewM86
      @DrewM86 Місяць тому +1

      It's because they get their products for free. Honestly with such a dense population I'm surprised they aren't even cheaper

    • @bennystratton7734
      @bennystratton7734 Місяць тому +1

      @@DrewM86 I agree it should be cheaper since they get it free (but that is not how GW thinks its not how SA thinks either now (they use to be way better with there pricing compared to GW but over the last 5-10 yeas the SA has gotten out of hand with there pricing as well) but they have to make there millions some how you just have to catch them slipping and you can ALWAYS do that 100% Fact

  • @julissax5142
    @julissax5142 Місяць тому +1

    I thought nyc was not good for sourcing you have opened my eyes !!

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      Good stuff is every where

    • @DrewM86
      @DrewM86 Місяць тому

      If NY stopped bailing up clothing to ship out they'd sink 😅

  • @MountainTopHigh
    @MountainTopHigh Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for another informative and inspiring video Tech! I’m always excited to see what new nugget I can learn from you. Continue to enjoy your 50 year vacation! What state is next on your list?

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      Not sure yet. Just hanging at home for a bit, then we will figure out the next move!

  • @FourOneIslandhome
    @FourOneIslandhome Місяць тому +1

    Adding to my Rolodex. Thank you for a great vid.

  • @InconspicuousOwl
    @InconspicuousOwl Місяць тому +1

    Jaywalking in nyc has been made completely legal as of last week!

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      This video is a month old soooo lol

  • @Joe_-_-_
    @Joe_-_-_ Місяць тому +3

    Tech wearing Nike tech, double trouble

  • @JuliaWicker-b4b
    @JuliaWicker-b4b Місяць тому +1

    I love watching you travel the country and prove you can do this anywhere! Does your wife work for you?

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +2

      She does! She's been helping me with my businesses for many years. She keeps everything together so I can focus on making money

  • @MissChanandler_Bong
    @MissChanandler_Bong Місяць тому +1

    Tech! Great Video and got some new brands jotted down. Here is the weekly public service announcement: Best pizza in NYC: Bleeker Street Pizza, the Nonna Maria slice. No advertisement here, I'm just a member of y our group living in Texas :)

  • @blackswanreselling
    @blackswanreselling Місяць тому +1

    That $500 jacket is wild. Sellers are super on the ball over here now (UK), thrift store staff and flea market sellers will quote eBay and Amazon prices at me, the prices go up and up and competition is fierce. Are US vendors just not even trying or what? (I wish ours were that lax!) I feel like the economy at the minute has something to do with it.

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      They are on the ball here too

  • @My2ndAct
    @My2ndAct Місяць тому +1

    Did you pick up any pieces this day? Very interesting that NY thrifts aren't that much different than other thrifts.

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +1

      Bought everything. Got to make the money

    • @My2ndAct
      @My2ndAct Місяць тому

      @technsports collecting dollar bills everyday. 👍💯💶

  • @jeffreyszyarto
    @jeffreyszyarto Місяць тому +2

    just made my monday tech!

  • @Reselling777
    @Reselling777 Місяць тому +2

    Hey tech. Can you take a trip to Los Angeles? I’ll show you how to source through notifications

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +2

      I was just there 2 months ago and crushed it, i have some videos on the channel. Good stuff out there

  • @farmerjones5479
    @farmerjones5479 Місяць тому +1

    "If you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere! It's up to YOU! NEW YORK, NEW YORK!"
    Sinatra

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +1

      That's right lol. Only easier from here

  • @varley3539
    @varley3539 Місяць тому +2

    The GOAT!!!

  • @darriansexploration7914
    @darriansexploration7914 Місяць тому +2

    Luckily they just made J walking legal ! Enjoying the videos (:

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +1

      No ticket in the mail then! lol Thank you

  • @cerial0411
    @cerial0411 Місяць тому +1

    Great insight. But anytime I even consider dropping a few hours to go hunting in NYC in the back of my mind I am wondering if the stuff has been snatched.

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +2

      There is plenty of stuff out there all above board

  • @AlexPerez-fo2nc
    @AlexPerez-fo2nc Місяць тому +4

    Tech my boyyy , go grab some Tim's 👢 to experience nyc the true way lol

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +2

      Lol. I couldn't imagine walking miles and miles in timbs

    • @AlexPerez-fo2nc
      @AlexPerez-fo2nc Місяць тому

      @@technsports lolol 🤣

  • @catharticreverie
    @catharticreverie Місяць тому +1

    I don't know what stores he's going to that are just raining lulu and Patagonia, I might like find one piece of theirs every like 7 entire stores I go to. As someone who lives on the east coast, I do find a lot of LL Bean and vineyard vines, but it is often known by the thrift stores and super up priced since they also know it. LL bean and Vineyard vines are often not that amazing to sell anyways. I recently found like a vineyard vines hoodie for like $16 at a thrift store but the comps are like $33 with a very mid sell through on it, not really worth picking up that time.

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      I showed you what stores I went to. Go on Google maps, match up the front door. Not many Goodwills or Salvation Army's in the city

  • @superwelshman
    @superwelshman Місяць тому +5

    So there are just people on the street selling designer clothes? America is truly the land of opportunity!

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +5

      99% of it is trash or not good items. But if you know what to look for, yes. They buy storage units, whatever they do and try to sell it on the streets of NYC. Some people make art, trinkets, sell clothes.
      This is a NYC thing, not everywhere in America

    • @bennystratton7734
      @bennystratton7734 Місяць тому

      @@technsports 100%

  • @BagBuyThrifts
    @BagBuyThrifts Місяць тому +1

    The Jay Walk xD

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      Got to do it. Tickets in the mail lol

    • @BagBuyThrifts
      @BagBuyThrifts Місяць тому +1

      @@technsports It's a tax write off somehow 😂😂

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      @@BagBuyThrifts 😂

  • @jeremiahsenko8583
    @jeremiahsenko8583 Місяць тому +2

    goat

  • @ThriftedSpirit
    @ThriftedSpirit Місяць тому +2

    Watched twice trying to catch your wife, guessing she was the puffer jacket.

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +3

      She's in every single video. It's an easter egg for later

  • @AudioShroom
    @AudioShroom Місяць тому +1

    A comment for the digital overlord lol

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому

      Digital overlord thanks you sir

  • @Sneaker_VaultUK
    @Sneaker_VaultUK Місяць тому +1

    Do you care about views on your store - especially if they halve or have dropped alot recently? Or is it just sell through and selling items

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +1

      I don't care about views. I've sold more items than I can keep track of that have had 0 views. So riddle me that

  • @brittonsautoplex
    @brittonsautoplex Місяць тому +1

    👍

  • @jddykes21
    @jddykes21 Місяць тому +1

    🐐

  • @levarpowell3962
    @levarpowell3962 Місяць тому +1

  • @electrifyny
    @electrifyny Місяць тому +1

    What sell through percentage is your minimum?

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +2

      I've had different iterations in my business. One point in time it was 90 days, at another point in time it was 180 days.
      But I've always been able to build the best listings I possibly could and out perform the sell through ebay has shown for the market as a whole. A lot of the people selling on ebay are not competition, they are civilians or people who don't know what they are doing

    • @electrifyny
      @electrifyny Місяць тому

      @ so you’re not looking a particular percentage for your sell through? You look at days it will take to sell?

  • @mikehisey2631
    @mikehisey2631 Місяць тому +1

    The good stuff never makes the racks.

    • @technsports
      @technsports  Місяць тому +2

      I've only sold and made millions of dollars thrifting. The stuff is good enough for me. And for the best stuff I hit the flea market every weekend.

  • @christinarusso2168
    @christinarusso2168 Місяць тому +1

    Great video!!!
    I am from NY❤
    Living in KY now:)