Goodwill Thrift Store Haul for eBay: Make $100 an Hour Selling Junk!
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2018
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I think you should leave those Items from Good Will for the people who need it. There are lots of us who really can't afford to buy much. Its a shame that you have to make money that way.
Hi Sigrid, I don't think you understand what is going on here and you are grossly misinformed about the purpose of Goodwill stores. First of all, there are so many Goodwill stores across the USA and they are crammed with so much inventory - I am not taking anything from anyone. There is more than enough to go around.
Second, eBay and reselling keeps many people off public assistance because it gives them a way to make money from home. With my teaching, I have helped people get off public assistance and create thriving home businesses. Many sellers have lost a job, are disabled, are caregivers, have health issues, or other reasons they cannot hold a real job. eBay gives them a way to make money from home and Goodwill stores have more than enough inventory to support our chosen career path of reselling.
I think you need to change your mindset. There is no possible way eBay resellers are taking anything from anyone. We live in a country of abundance and shameful waste. eBay sellers are rehoming unwanted items, keeping things out of the landfill, creating flexible profitable home businesses - it is all good.
Furthermore, Goodwill's mission is "works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work." Goodwill does not exist to provide things for the financially disadvantaged. The thrift stores raise money for their mission, which is work programs. As many thrift stores exist to generate income for the charity's mission - whether it is disabled veterans, the kidney fund, a church - whatever the mission may be.
I hope I have educated you about the reselling cycle and the fact that eBay sellers are not taking anything from anyone.
Hi Sigrid, I use the money I make from thrifting to support my family, without it I would not be able to "afford much". It's my second job. The Goodwill, say what you want about it, puts people to work who might not otherwise be able to get a job. I see this firsthand in the warehouse where I pick up auction items. Many of the people who load items in my car are disabled, and I imagine might not be able to work anywhere else. To me, they are people in need who get the opportunity to work from people like me supporting the stores. Also, the stores where I live are jammed to the walls with product, I hardly think stores will run out of items anytime soon.
Hello Sigrid, I am an online reseller thanks to the large amount of help I have received from the videos Suzanne Wells posts. The insane amount of consumerism in this country means that thrift stores are busting at the seams with goods so no one is truly doing without. I am extremely choosey with what I buy and resell so for every item I buy, there are hundreds left there for the next person. Reselling supplements my husband's income, otherwsie, I could easily be in the club of the "people who really can't afford to buy much." I do not, for one second, think of what I do as taking from the needy when in fact, it is helping me to not BE the needy. The fact that you don't see the opportunity that Suzanne is sharing is the real shame. Get rid of the victim mentality... It's not a cute look.
Something else to consider is that Goodwill has SO MUCH STUFF that they wont possibly sell it all. They end up taking so much of it to the dump. I intentionally buy items that are on their last round at goodwill (the day their colored tags are the cheapest). Often they are sent to the bins or the dump after that. This is an important thing to do in today's day and age when people throw away too much. It allows this item to be used a little while longer. Also, not everyone is able to make it to Goodwill, but they can shop on ebay. Or they arent able to find their harder-to-find shoe size/style, but again, they can find it on ebay. Resellers take an item that likely wont otherwise sell and present it to a whole new audience, giving the item a second chance at life, reducing consumption of raw materials, and providing an easier shopping experience for those who are disabled or who live too far away from a goodwill to search themselves.
I see where you are coming from, I used to feel the same, however, here are a few reasons I now disagree...1. Most of the items we buy to resell are unique and not the same items that the average person who shops for themselves is looking for at a thrift store. 2. Thrift store items are often not inexpensive 3. Most frugal shoppers just shop at walmart or dollar tree for most personal or household items anyway including myself 4. Private thrift stores may not do this as often, but goodwill regularly clears out it's old inventory to make room for new, some of the donations dont actually even make it inside the store before they are taken to the outlet or landfill, there is plenty for everyone
Ya and people don't realize goodwill does not give any money they make to charity
They get stuff donated then sell it make money they dont care about anything but profit
I have the Mr. Rogers my in my store!!! Pool noodles are great for packing mugs!! Just cut to the size of the handle,(the most vulnerable part of the mug) cut a slit down the middle, and slip it over the handle. Wrap the mug with plastic wrap, a sheet of bubble wrap and wrapping paper. I also like to line the box with wrapping paper. I guarantee your mug will arrive undamaged. Buyers also seem to appreciate the effort.
Yep, I have shipping mugs conquered! It is just a matter of not WANTING to ship breakables, rather than not KNOWING HOW. In my ebay career I have shipped lamps, paintings, vacuum cleaners, sets of dishes and crystal, antique vases - I just don't enjoy the packing process very much, but I will get over it!
You can get pool noodles at the dollar store! Shipping I understand is the most expensive part and determines if you do Ebay or something like facebook marketplace with no shipping choice
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and wisdom! You have been a much needed inspiration 🤗
I have found lately that my hard goods are selling faster than the clothing. My problem is the storage.
Thank you so much
I like this video because it shows the pricing of the items
Very interesting video
Thanks a lot
Suzanne - thank you for your words of wisdom and sharing. Great video. :)
When you're 67 years old and no company wants to hire you -- despite having 2 Masters Degrees -- you soon learn that selling on Ebay can be a Godsend when it comes to supplementing your income because you're social security won't pay the bills! Thanks, Suzanne.
I hear ya - there probably won't be any Social Security when I get there, but there will ALWYAS be reselling.
I do not donate to Goodwill and haven’t for years. When my kids were little and I couldn’t afford to buy them nice clothes I went to Goodwill. Many of the children’s clothes were stained and the prices were ridiculously high. I realized Goodwill was not selling to help those in lower incomes but to make money.
Suzanne, you are GOOOD! When I go thrift shopping, I always seem to find the "Gems" flipping it and making some extra cash! great video!
Great video. I love the dress in the background. It does not lk my size but what size is the dress? thanks
I have had some issues with USPS destroying some breakables no matter how I pack. Double box the teapot!
Yes definitely double boxing this!
I have learned to double box my breakables!
Loved seeing you with hard goods today, what a surprise, loved this video, do more of them!
Loved this video. Please do more of them as they are very helpful!
Good stuff! Its nice to see someone on here thats legit and doesnt mind showing their ebay store. I truly believe that there are quite a few youtubers that are telling people how to sell on ebay that never actually sells anything themselves
I didn't see any other comment re the music/jewelry box. Yes, there was some kind of 'dancer' (on the spindel) that is missing. Pls be sure the buyer is aware.
This is one of the best and most interesting and informative videos that you have ever made. Its very eye-opening to see everything that we are just completely ignoring never would have thought to buy the paper, never would have thought to list them that high; never would have thought to buy that ugly Zrike pottery teapot thing. thank you so much
Yay Suzanne!!! Love these haul videos of yours! You find the beautiful things among the "junk"....I'm crazy about the little deer/birch bark teapot! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and fun finds!
Thanks! The more I look at that teapot the cuter it is. There are little deer foot prints around the lid. And lots of interesting details. Someone will love it!
Thank you for taking the time to share you finds with us.Your videos are always great to watch with so much useful information.
Thank you so much! I love making them. 😀 ❤️
Love this type of video. Thanks so much! :)
I loved this! Thank you! You give me confidence to list with higher prices!
Very True about getting out of comfort zone. There are so many times that I want to get wonderful things but shipping seems so daunting.
I think I've said it before on one of your videos, but Thank You again, for putting together all this information for us. I do get so envious to see your hauls though. I would NEVER find those types of things in my rural thrift stores. Even a Goodwill that's about an hour from me, is not all that great. I just never seem to find those "wow" items. But I love looking at others hauls.
How and where do you store your items? Could you make a video on your storage? I always learn so much from your videos! Thank You!
I have a video here:
ua-cam.com/video/PGRK8KWE05M/v-deo.html
Cardboard is your best friend when shipping glass. Lovely video
omg...you secured such wonderful items...and in brand new condition! I even could see them myself...wow....God Bless you! Thanks for sharing. Sherry :)
Thank you so much for the good info. I am a senior and have a storage unit and attic and my office is packed , so I was stressing because I can't seem to get my head around all this. I have been in the process of listing what I can to donate it, but with my husband out of work, I think I will try to sell instead. So now watching your videos has given me confidence to tackle it and see what I can do with it all.
work on selling the stuff in the storage unit first as you are paying for that.
Great haul! Thanks for the tips
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Thanks for this video. It was very helpful that you talk about the things that really matter... like having your costs break down and your profit possibility understood. ;-)
Just want to say- I so appreciate you!
I started with clothing, but it gets so old and boring. Unless I find something I know I can make $ on, I want to try and switch to hard goods, only problem with hard goods, more of a pain to ship!
Thanks so much for your videos! Love them!
I just want to say I enjoy your videos. I watch(listen) as I list. I've learned so much from you. Thanks.
Great finds,! I have the same issue of not liking to ship breakables and it is something I want to work on later this year.
I like the videos much better with you on camera. Thanks for all the info!
Thank you!
I sold those unicorn cards before! Oracle cards and tarot card decks are good if you find them, which I rarely do.
Your videos are so helpful, thank you. I was watching one a day or two ago and someone sold an insulin pump. I am a diabetic, and that got me to thinking that I have a surplus of supplies that I could sell. I listed 4 boxes of infusion sets for a Medtronic pump that don’t work with my new pump. I listed them last night and took a best offer of $85 within an hour. Who would of thought! Keep the inspiration coming.
Wow, congratulations!
Tom Hanks is playing Mr Rogers in the new movie Are you my Friend. A good time to sell that mug!
Movie/TV tie-ins can really help an item sell. I once sold a vintage 60s jumpsuit - it was a wildly psychedelic print - by tying it in to the old TV show called Laugh-In. (By "tie-in" I mean including the name of the show in your Ebay title.) The buyer sent me a pic of her teen daughter wearing the item for a stage show based on Laugh-In. What fun!
Great finds. Such quality items. Helps us when thrifting.
Since I relocated to Puerto Rico I am having a hard time finding low items. There are no good wills here. I have to really go through clearance at the stores and keep an eye out for sales.
Love your videos, i watch them all, i have learned a lot from you. Thank You !!!
Awesome, thank you!
Nice haul! How do you get the handwritten price off of the bottom of the breakables? - Heidi Johnson. Thank you
It depends on the material and what the price was written with. You can Google "how to remove XX from XX" such as, "How to remove magic marker from porcelain" and find lots of answers.
While discussing the nautical bookends you mention doing research on "other sites". Other than eBay sold items where else would you research?
I have several videos about researching in the premium content library:
suzanne.teachable.com/p/research
Great video, thank you so much! Did you list these as Buy it now? Did you use the Best Offer option or firm in your asking price?
I do 30 day fixed with BO on all my listings.
I really, really liked this inspirational & educational video - please make more just like this.
Hi Suzanne it's Gabrielle in the UK thank you for sharing your great thrifts and you are such a good teacher with explanations. A tip for you to get over your crockery shipping fear! Take a photo just before you seal the package so if anything happens the buyer can see the item was complete prior to shipping. Loved your video and can't wait to see your future treasures. Love and blessings x
Gabrielle Prettyman very good advice!
I love how you always change your background!!! And love these videos!
Ha ha, yes it is fun! Thank you!
I also sell on eBay. I appreciate you showing items you purchased for resell, along with your pricing point. I usually get my items at yard sales. I often find nice items in my own neighborhood or the surrounding ones, and the prices are super low.
I haven’t had much luck at thrift stores. Where I live in California, the nicer higher end thrift stores are so overpriced or the majority of the stores I’d never find the items you did. Especially Pottery Barn brands. Curious what city and state you live in. By the way, you have a great eye for items. Good job!
Hi Jillzy - thank you for your compliments. I live in Atlanta, GA.
I love the maxfield parrish print!
Thanks for splitting up the videos. Although, I still will watch both - it is appreciated so I can get my mindset for the videos! I am close to Atlanta so maybe I will be shopping the same stores you do occasionally. thanks for your advice and help. and I love the items you got, the swan is gorgeous!
How do you remove the marker price especially on cloth tags or nonwashable items like baskets
There are many ways. Try Googling for that answer
Thanks so much for the great advice !!!
Hi I really like your information and thank you.. I just want to know how do you decide how much to ask for the item?
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How do you handle shipping? Big expense for heavy or fragile items like bookends or porcelain swan?
Hi Rhonda, you use calculated shipping. It is explained here:
ua-cam.com/video/-Vre1GdCTuU/v-deo.html
I have 700 plus items in my store. I get boxes and packing from a local boutique store. It's a win win 🏆
Love it!!
My grandparents sent me China from the UK, 6 sets came in a wooden crate packed in hay! It was maybe the weirdest package I've ever gotten but they came all the way to Austin TX and didn't break. Just thought you'd laugh at the idea of shipping that way.
I don't like to mail breakables either, but I collect a lot and sell a lot of asst. breakables. Use a lot of big bubble wrap and styrofoam.
I've sold Hable Construction many times and always did well. Your 4$ find was awesome. They are expensive and sought after.
Great video! My husband would love the teapot but he's has too many already lol! He's an outdoorsman who loves teapots, go figure:/. I'm like you, I really don't like storing and shipping hard goods but still buy stuff I know is valuable. Thanks so much!
Wow, an outdoorsman who loves teapots! I just noticed there are little deer tracks on the lid. It is cute!
I'm glad I found your channel. It's very educational.
Glad you enjoy it!
Loves the music box....great haul.
Great haul thank you...very informative !
Great video as always and fantastic finds!!
Do you have any videos on how to start a ebay account for Thrift store finds?
Sure, just check out my beginner's playlist. It is about 5 hours worth of info to get started.
ua-cam.com/video/W9OAyTPvz3s/v-deo.html
how do you remove the grease mark price from rough surfaces of Goodwill items........I get discouraged when I cannot get that marking off.....
Have you tried Googling that question? Lots of ways to do it.
that teapot is amazing
how do you get the price markings off them?? thank you for sharing!
just Google that question you will find many answers
Quick question on your FB file does you have a list of brands of clothing. shoes, toys, porcelain, etc to have an idea about what sells more. Thank you, I been watching your videos :)
I have many thrifting lists in the Premium Content Library. You can download all of them as a member. They are updated frequently.
suzanne.teachable.com/p/thrift-shopping-lists
You are awesome. Just so you know. Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you so much! ❤️
I see your Maxfield Parrish book. One of my favorite artists!
on ebay canada can i set the delivery time to be 10-12 days only regular parcel post on all my listings if i provide free shipping and 30 day returns .I can only do ebay tuesdays and thursdays so would need the extra time to get orders out to the post office and process the orders --- is that possible ??
Hi, I have never lived in Canada so I can't advise on how to work within their shipping system. Sorry!
Would you please tell me how you get the Black China marker prices off? Also permanent marker too? Thanks.
try off bug spray
Hair dryer
Sherrell Einsig you can get permeant marker off with isopropyl alcohol easily purchased at any supermarket or drug store.
WD40 works great. Spray a little on a paper towel or soft cloth and rub it takes them off nicely.
How long do your items sit without selling? I see a lot of these items still for sale. Just curious. Thanks for your videos!
Hi Miriam, I really don't like that phrase "sit without selling." I wait for the right buyer. Sometimes it takes 18-24 months.
eBay is a marathon, not a sprint. These things take time. You have to be patient. The flip side is that I am selling things today that I listed 18 months ago, so once you get a pipeline going it all works out.
I'd love to see an update video! I'm curious about which items sold and how much they went for. Some of the prices that you plan to list the items for do seem very high, but that's likely because I am such a frequent Goodwill shopper. I've never thought about buying things to sell from there, but you just may have inspired me. :)
Hi Tami - you can check my Pinterest board for sales update. I keep a board of all my sales - screen shots of the actual sales. You can find that here:
www.pinterest.com/ebaycoach/yep-i-sold-this-on-ebay/
Do you clean off the goodwill markings on your stuff, I dislike they do that.
Thats a good question. I've passed over a few items just because of the markings.
Cool granny square pillow!
I have that Mr. Rogers Mug! Love Unemployed Philosopher's Guild. Their mugs sell well.
Suzanne, which is my middle name, you are so wonderful in producing videos to help others. I currently have no income and looking to have an online business somehow. I will be watching more of your vids and getting out of my comfort zone! Thank you!
Just found you. What a great idea. I want to go shopping now. Thanks
Yes shopping is the BEST part! Happy hunting!
Great, informative video. Thanks, Suzanne :)
How many of your items sell on ebay at the prices you mentioned in this video? I have sold things on ebay a few years ago but never got the mark up you mention. My hat's off to you if you are successful. Do you list as buy it now or auctions? I've had 2 fabulous sales on auctions but most were $5-$10 sales. I would love to follow in your footsteps. Thank you for sharing this video.
You can check my Pinterest Board, "Yep, I sold this on eBay" to see how much my items sold for. The board has about 800 items going back to 2013. There are screen shots of the actual sold item along with how much I paid for it and where it was purchased.
www.pinterest.com/ebaycoach/yep-i-sold-this-on-ebay/
Why does Goodwill hand mark the price inside the bag on the pocket?
And do you try to take that off?
I don't know why Goodwill does that, you would need to ask them. 😬 Sometimes you can wipe off a light colored mark with a damp cloth. I have never had anyone who purchased a handbag from me complain about that writing being there.
Love this format....
I must have a sweater color Changing mr Rogers mug asap!
such good advice. thank you
Thank you again for a great video!
I am so worried to ship such fragile items. I have a load of stuff like this... Do you get insurance and how much do you charge to ship roughly?
Use calculated shipping:
ua-cam.com/video/-Vre1GdCTuU/v-deo.html
There are tons of great videos on UA-cam about packing and shipping virtually any kind of item. Just look up how to do it1
I am glad to have ran across this video, following you now, we all have to make a buck someway and I do it as well, Happy Selling!
How do u price on ebay? Do u set an asking price and put in an amount that you won't accept under? I can't think of the word I'm trying to say...
Hi, research completed sold listings for pricing. You are thinking of using a reserve price, which would be done with auctions, and isn't really used anymore. Used fixed price with best offer.
Suzanne I like your bling bling shirt. Is it One World? Also did you sell the granny square pillow? And did you sell the tote bag?
Thank you and yes!
Hi Suzanne I'm interested in purchasing the spread sheet that I can keep records on for taxes. I forget the name. I'm in Canada but I'm sure that doesn't matter. Thanks
Hi Kathy, here it is - and your country doesn't matter.
ebaysellingcoach.blogspot.com/2011/10/ebay-and-amazon-sales-tracking.html
Hi Suzanne! You should get your price on the Big Buddha bag, I carried that brand when I had a brick and mortar. Good find..thumbs up great video!
Greatly appreciate you splitting the videos since I don't do clothes for the most part. Great video! After watching all your videos on items you find in the trash, about 1 month ago I found a firefighters helmet someone was throwing in the trash. Picked it up, sold it for $50 the other day, got it for free. Thank you for those videos!
Thanks Debra - BTW, my mom said to some knock on her door and introduce yourself! If they are outside it is usually on the screened porch where nobody can see them. She would love to meet her neighbor! Don't be shy....you will probably end up over there for a while having coffee and pastries...LOL
Ok, great I will do that sometime when I see the car in the drive. Just walked down their street this morning, love the street.
I love the plates!
I love the Mister Rodgers mug
I know! That was adorable!
I live in Temple TX which is between Waco and Austin solo there's lots of thrift stores.
Yes! I hear that Austin thrift stores are gold mines!
Your videos are very helpful. Just one question: why do you pay sales tax? As a reseller can't you be exempt?
Because it is too much of a hassle - I tried it. The cashiers don't know what do to, they have to call a manager, who sometimes doesn't know what to do. So check out ended up taking 20-30 minutes longer to save like $5. My time is more valuable than that, so I just pay sales tax and move along.
Suzanne A. Wells Thank you.
I might need to buy that granny square pillow from you!
Here, I will make it EASY for you! 😃
www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-HANDMADE-Granny-square-pillow-WHITE-crochet-pink-purple-blue-16-x-16-/112798788064
Do you go to thrift stores only in more affluent areas?}
I go to thrift stores everywhere. There are always items that increase in value because they are vintage, rather than their original cost or the materials they are made of. These types of items can be found everywhere, regardless of the economics of the area.
Thank you
Do you have a video on the benefits of going to store status as an eBay seller? I want to make that leap but it’s an irreversible decision and I’m nervous about making the wrong decision.
Yes here:
ua-cam.com/video/jL8KKme_O4Q/v-deo.html
Is any way to see a real profit? a mean after ebay fees, shipping, gas, and supplies?
Of course. Watch my Money Making Monday, $100 Super Size, and Sales Update videos.