I Took A Gamble on a Cart FULL of Board Games at This Thrift Store to Sell Online!

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  • @raspiy2666
    @raspiy2666 3 роки тому +29

    Try using a dry erase markers and writing over the sharpie, works for me everytime😉

  • @nancyhinds3821
    @nancyhinds3821 3 роки тому +6

    I found the H.P. book at a G.W. and I opened it up and found the original receipt with $32 in cash! It paid for my purchase! YAY!

  • @chaundra2456
    @chaundra2456 3 роки тому +8

    Listen, man! Commonwealth picker KILLS it with selling the pieces as replacements! Sometimes for more than the actual complete boardgame! Worth a try!

  • @izzymart4543
    @izzymart4543 3 роки тому +5

    You should make a video showing us how to package and ship packages to Amazon fba, would be awesome and entertaining to watch. Also great video as always!

  • @GooglyMcDoubleface
    @GooglyMcDoubleface 3 роки тому +2

    I would also check the library. they give away free books. that could make up for some situations.

  • @trishatolbert2776
    @trishatolbert2776 3 роки тому +2

    Magic Erasers work wonders on sharpie on anything that is smooth!! Same with all the sharpie on plastic. You need to get one for your cleaning Arsenal!!

  • @salsa4datass653
    @salsa4datass653 3 роки тому +1

    Cool videos. Someone said somebody is doing UA-cam videos at my local thrift store and I was like what? Since when? Turns out I've run into you a ton of times. Now I know who to talk to about starting a channel since I've been reselling for years now...

  • @normajeancaballero7959
    @normajeancaballero7959 3 роки тому +2

    01:58 Si...you spoke the Mexican words correctly with a very American accent.
    🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸♥️🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽
    Wonderful buyes for Wonderful profit.
    👍😎👍😎👍😎👍

  • @wandamazurek3912
    @wandamazurek3912 3 роки тому +2

    Hook up a heater for the garage. We have never regretted it

  • @jray0717
    @jray0717 3 роки тому +1

    Make the buyer pay shipping on those on ebay. Sell for $14.99 plus shipping on stratego. Phase 10 games are big $$$. Perfect timing on those finds.

  • @donin99
    @donin99 3 роки тому +1

    Hello fellow CTer!
    Red, White, and Blue Thrift has some good deals, but the last few times I was there the place was super packed. Like 20 person line to pay and packed isles. I also would never get the electronics there because of AS-IS policy.
    Goodwill has been getting kinda crazy with the prices. Dont go to the one in Westport. Complete waste of time. They put retail prices on everything. Maybe I'll see you in the wild one day!

  • @callie9343
    @callie9343 2 роки тому +1

    Toothpaste usually will take permanent marker off cardboard with alittle rubbing carefully without messing up box

  • @cdcVintage
    @cdcVintage 3 роки тому +3

    I used to have a treadmill. Regretted buying it. All you have to do is go run outside and you get fresh air at the same time. Good luck when it's time to get rid of it. You can't even give them away.

    • @ThriftSchool
      @ThriftSchool  3 роки тому

      I still use the treadmill luckily. But I did end up buying another one from Goodwill for $30 and flipped it locally for $100 in like 2 weeks which was nice.

  • @ozdoc8922
    @ozdoc8922 3 роки тому +2

    Just donate those incomplete games

  • @cincyflipper
    @cincyflipper 3 роки тому +1

    Good god man get yourself a heater for that garage!

  • @travistodd5856
    @travistodd5856 3 роки тому

    At 7:05 you missed a good find with the light keeper pro Christmas light tester. They sell for around $20. Just sold one in less than a hour after listing. I usually pick those up for a dollar or 2.

  • @Beatle911
    @Beatle911 3 роки тому +7

    I'd be terrified of buying a console from someone off of Offerup or FB marketplace in case it was bricked.
    Too many scammers out there.

    • @Beatle911
      @Beatle911 3 роки тому

      @@onlyme7907 That's a valid concern, just not on the top of my mind.
      I was scammed in person with an IPhone X I purchased, so I am just iffy on the whole thing.
      I would need to have a receipt or copy of an invoice signed in order for me to feel comfortable taking that gamble.

  • @brettlott570
    @brettlott570 3 роки тому +2

    Hello, I was wondering how do you go out getting your stuff to Amazon for them to sell it for you? Is there a Amazon store you walk it into or do you have to ship it to them? Thanks for another great video! Happy Holidays

  • @Aaramlias
    @Aaramlias Рік тому +1

    You could always bundle them together and sell them as a bundle of incomplete games too on Ebay if it's not worth selling it for pieces. Sometimes people will buy them like that to complete their games because they need the box or the game board. You got a pretty good deal on them. many times I find they are $5 to $10 CND a game here and you're still taking a chance that they may be incomplete.

  • @elemeche
    @elemeche 3 роки тому +2

    There's a product called "ink b gone" that takes sharpie off almost anything. You can use it on the boxes and cardstock and it won't damage the box or cover. My stores here use sharpie on everything, so I use ink b gone alot.

  • @justmade804
    @justmade804 3 роки тому +2

    That doll at 5:50 in the blue bin is a hasbro doll that eats, pees and poos, they are worth anywhere from 35-100 bucks, depending on how many functions she can do

  • @bitbarr4434
    @bitbarr4434 3 роки тому +1

    What are the benefits of starting an Amazon store versus selling on eBay?

  • @SinnycoolGames
    @SinnycoolGames 3 роки тому +2

    how you feel about lonnie working with his wife? predictions? DUDE my house is getting overrun with inventory and i dont even buy as much as you and you are keeping games that are missing pieces. I need more room LOL. About to be sleeping in my stuff and im a decent lister

    • @friedhockeyboogieman3215
      @friedhockeyboogieman3215 3 роки тому +2

      Working with a spouse is either a wonderful experience or the quickest way to divorce court.

    • @SinnycoolGames
      @SinnycoolGames 3 роки тому +1

      @@friedhockeyboogieman3215 yea i couldnt do it with mine. she fails to understand basic reselling rules and practices like NOT immediately blowing all the money you make....

  • @dgh5223
    @dgh5223 3 роки тому

    Cocoon first movie has high selling price on ebay. I sold used dvd for $25! We use to play Monopoly back in the 80’s.

  • @chrisgreaves8855
    @chrisgreaves8855 3 роки тому +1

    hairspray gets rid of sharpie... or any permanent marker..

  • @stressfreepaperchase3215
    @stressfreepaperchase3215 3 роки тому +2

    for the missing pieces, you can always find the same games at the thrift to complete a game. most people go to the bins and find parts for board games that way. at 2,and 1 dollar i dont think its a loss to buy board games just for the pieces. just my thoughts.

  • @rainbowhippytyedye
    @rainbowhippytyedye 3 роки тому

    how come you are restricted from selling some items ,? also 50 cents shipping to amazon? im guess usa not canada for that

  • @TJWPatriot
    @TJWPatriot 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like the Final Value Fee app hasn't updated for eBay managed payments.

    • @ThriftSchool
      @ThriftSchool  3 роки тому

      Yeah I dont think it has. So techincally I make a little bit more, but its always good to guess under than over

  • @raspiy2666
    @raspiy2666 3 роки тому +2

    I love shed flips

  • @madrush24
    @madrush24 3 роки тому

    The missing pieces game purchases make no sense to me, mostly because the margin just isn't there. You're looking at mere dollars of profit... and is there net, after spending hours shopping, counting, listing, and if you sell, packing and shipping? You gotta be losing money at that point. The complete games had some impressive margins! I used to do this for a living with books and DVD/CDs. It's hard to have the discipline to say no to the lower margin treasures.

  • @nerdscornercollectibles7902
    @nerdscornercollectibles7902 2 роки тому

    How long does it take on average to resell this stuff. I’m trying to become a different type of reseller myself, but also do that too

  • @docash2107
    @docash2107 3 роки тому +1

    That's Lonny on your TV!!!

  • @joshfrench5858
    @joshfrench5858 2 роки тому

    There is a reason these game were given away. I wouldn’t pay $10 for the whole lot. Expect for resistance. But I already own it so…

  • @yassink5266
    @yassink5266 2 роки тому

    i love your videos i live in netherlands we also have thrift stores here but not as much as the usa books and dvds are very cheap 10 dvds for 4 euros

  • @jennycorbett4957
    @jennycorbett4957 3 роки тому

    What's the cheapest way to ship a game through eBay? I have quite a few sitting here but some of the bigger/longer ones may require a large flat rate box which is $$$

  • @randomreviews4278
    @randomreviews4278 3 роки тому +1

    First love your videos keep up the good work i can't wait for more

  • @flytc55
    @flytc55 3 роки тому

    Hi, im a new subscriber, and a thrift reseller in Florida. I had a question on; how did you figure out your sell price for the agent armstrong big box rare item? I looked on Amazon and ebay for sold history, and found nothing. Should I be looking for different pricing guide websites, besides ebay/amazon?

  • @jerrysmith8624
    @jerrysmith8624 3 роки тому

    Yikes some of that stuff is overpriced on amazon

  • @landonp629
    @landonp629 3 роки тому

    Goodwill is so overpriced on everything. Those $1 cat foods are actually $1 NEW at Walmart. The place is one giant rip-off scam, and I never even go to them any more. Don't understand why people go to Goodwill...

    • @getmeouttatennessee4473
      @getmeouttatennessee4473 3 роки тому

      You are so correct.
      I have cats. Sheba is 64 cents at Walmart.
      Goodwill is the worst.

  • @joshuayzaguirre9590
    @joshuayzaguirre9590 2 роки тому

    Yes can

  • @steely666
    @steely666 3 роки тому +1

    Highway to Heaven, I used to love watching it.

  • @buildyourcomputer
    @buildyourcomputer 3 роки тому +1

    Sounds like a great way to make a death pile. The wait for finding a board game.

    • @ThriftSchool
      @ThriftSchool  3 роки тому +2

      Already have a massove death pile. Might as well add more lol

    • @briandesousa3264
      @briandesousa3264 3 роки тому +1

      @@ThriftSchool If you have a Savers near your, just donate those board games and get yourself a 20 percent off coupon. That's what I do.

  • @coloradogirl5390
    @coloradogirl5390 3 роки тому +1

    that cat food is overpriced. .72 at walmart

  • @djr0975
    @djr0975 3 роки тому

    How many book are there for Harry Potter???

  • @weetygoat5238
    @weetygoat5238 3 роки тому

    What app do you use?

  • @ZackMuffinMan
    @ZackMuffinMan 3 роки тому +1

    :D

  • @bitbarr4434
    @bitbarr4434 3 роки тому

    Can you mention how much the purchases cost you initially alongside your profits? Thanks!

  • @rogergriffith123
    @rogergriffith123 3 роки тому

    How is best way to ship board games

  • @Felgaboss
    @Felgaboss 3 роки тому

    How much do you make a month?

  • @kuraimaho
    @kuraimaho 3 роки тому

    some board game manufacturers will send you free replacement parts. Big guys like Hasbro probably won't but a lot of the smaller companies making the newer hobby games will.

  • @kalsylvaniareseller7567
    @kalsylvaniareseller7567 3 роки тому

    How much would you like for a ps4 game..good good finds on this haul congratulations

  • @pizzaman_69
    @pizzaman_69 3 роки тому +1

    Hey, you're from Connecticut right? I'm pretty sure I put that salvage sticker on the COD game, if it had T1528 on the bottom right thats our store I can't believe I saw it again

  • @charlesberis1235
    @charlesberis1235 3 роки тому

    I will do the same with used games. My Goodwill is $1 on Saturdays for the color of the week and I will sometimes just pick up all the games if they look to be in good condition and check the to make sure everything is there later. I figure for $1 each I can take the gamble.

  • @bbyydalives818
    @bbyydalives818 3 роки тому

    When you counted the pieces in the open board games was the ratio to games that were complete compared to games that with missing pieces relatively the same. If so, I am guessing that it takes at least one hour to count the pieces in board games. Your time is worth more than $10 an hour, so counting pieces significantly lowers your profit.

  • @canuckgirl1624
    @canuckgirl1624 2 роки тому

    You’re not allowed to bring your stuff in the house lol?

    • @ThriftSchool
      @ThriftSchool  2 роки тому

      I do all the time. It just gets crowded fast lol

  • @Northlandvintage
    @Northlandvintage 3 роки тому

    Part them out.. especially if you're the only one selling g replacement pieces

  • @theresasauli973
    @theresasauli973 3 роки тому

    Much safer to meet at the police station down the road from the library. It’s literally a minute from the library.

  • @jincqx9721
    @jincqx9721 3 роки тому

    it is so weird to see you at red white and blue i go there all the time and have found good stuff there, just so odd seeing you walk in there! lol! that place is always packed

  • @travelnc2g
    @travelnc2g 3 роки тому

    Cat food cost $1

  • @lionofamos
    @lionofamos 3 роки тому

    Dry erase marker applied carefully should work depending on the book's finish.

  • @Salesman
    @Salesman 3 роки тому

    I've been to that first goodwill and it's nice to see they have cleaned up. That place was a dump.

  • @Osborn2Thrift
    @Osborn2Thrift 3 роки тому

    Love it!!

  • @dtanner7
    @dtanner7 11 місяців тому

    A few years later, how is the treadmill doing?

    • @ThriftSchool
      @ThriftSchool  11 місяців тому +1

      Still good. Got it in the same spot lol. Use it pretty frequently, suprisingly

  • @tonylenzi166
    @tonylenzi166 3 роки тому

    I charge shipping for board games i usually just put 9.99 shiping, sell them all the time

  • @lisawelch9788
    @lisawelch9788 3 роки тому

    I would wait on another strategy board. Great deals. Thanks for the video. You are doing great.

  • @degeneratechris
    @degeneratechris 3 роки тому

    I also load up my cart and look up things I'm not certain of in a nice private corner / area. Great video once again.

  • @travelnc2g
    @travelnc2g 3 роки тому

    Ice machine. Not crusher. When you need more ice like at a party.

  • @walkerthewastelander964
    @walkerthewastelander964 8 місяців тому

    I only got $8 for a Harry Potter hard cover set.

    • @BillyBob-op6lg
      @BillyBob-op6lg 5 днів тому

      You under sold I’d pay you 10$ for that at least lol

  • @lynnclayton2748
    @lynnclayton2748 3 роки тому

    i found typewriter ink i was going to leave it nope it sold on ebay for good coin who knew

  • @fyldecoastflips
    @fyldecoastflips 3 роки тому

    Great vid. Thanks as always.

  • @officialmakkapakka6162
    @officialmakkapakka6162 3 роки тому

    Love your videos always... More..more..more.. plesase!

  • @figgyflips2964
    @figgyflips2964 3 роки тому

    Do you think one can still profit if they sell on Amazon but MF?

  • @dylanfadl968
    @dylanfadl968 3 роки тому

    I have that same treadmill it was such a pain to put together lmao

  • @TysJay
    @TysJay 3 роки тому

    I should get someone else to help you look up the prices

  • @theresasauli973
    @theresasauli973 3 роки тому

    Looks like Danbury ct to me.lol

  • @joshblack4291
    @joshblack4291 3 роки тому

    This happens to me a lot. I rush to look everything up right before the store closes.

  • @TheRecordTrader
    @TheRecordTrader 3 роки тому +2

    You forgot the, "This is Thrift School signing off, See ya!" :)

  • @panteleon1
    @panteleon1 3 роки тому

    i have seen this movie, its quite nice

  • @charlenewolford2887
    @charlenewolford2887 3 роки тому

    Try a magic eraser. Works great!

  • @sirrap31
    @sirrap31 3 роки тому

    Funnily'? Hilarious 😂

  • @retrogamingkings4136
    @retrogamingkings4136 3 роки тому

    Great thrift hunting!!!!!!😀🕹

  • @billsbasementworkshop1902
    @billsbasementworkshop1902 3 роки тому

    Hi from the UK,
    If the games are not sealed, how can you really be sure that they are complete.
    Stay safe,
    Bill from Manchester.

    • @wow42022
      @wow42022 3 роки тому

      You can tell by the seal and if it’s real or not

    • @pureretro5979
      @pureretro5979 3 роки тому

      A lot of games will list the parts enclosed.

  • @eclipsetradingcorp.8107
    @eclipsetradingcorp.8107 3 роки тому

    Legend

  • @jaymclain295
    @jaymclain295 3 роки тому

    Question -- how do you get the nasty tape off the used game boxes without damage? I have not found a great solution...

    • @ThriftSchool
      @ThriftSchool  3 роки тому +2

      I use a heat gun ti slowly peel the tape. It rarely leaves any residue

    • @raincity5004
      @raincity5004 3 роки тому

      @@ThriftSchool Have you ever found monopoly China addition

    • @canuckgirl1624
      @canuckgirl1624 2 роки тому

      Hair dryer and a plastic Scotty peeler. Nice and slow.

  • @CrisisJaneFan
    @CrisisJaneFan 3 роки тому

    Sorry I have to laugh thinking that’s cold. It’s currently -30 where I live

  • @andr6058
    @andr6058 3 роки тому

    Cool and Goodwill should never be in the same sentence 😂

  • @getmeouttatennessee4473
    @getmeouttatennessee4473 3 роки тому +1

    Those prices are insane!! Goodwill just burns me up. It's always depressing looking inside the stores. The employees are miserable and they just take advantage of people who genuinely can't afford retail
    I'm not buying cat food at Goodwill and I certainly wouldn't pay 36 cents more than WM charges for it. Geesh.
    Thanks for sharing the vid!