We Bought EVERYTHING in this Mom & Pop Computer Store

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @LinusTechTips
    @LinusTechTips  Рік тому +2184

    Enter FREE for a chance to win a Hennessey Ford Bronco or $75,000 through Sep 30th at ridge.com/Linus. Use code “LINUS” for 10% off your order and 10 bonus entries! Thanks again to Ridge for sponsoring this video and helping us bring this to life!

    • @orlandotijerina2398
      @orlandotijerina2398 Рік тому +24

      Where exactly in that webpage?

    • @CricketEngland
      @CricketEngland Рік тому

      @@orlandotijerina2398I think it’s automatic entry once you purchase something

    • @CricketEngland
      @CricketEngland Рік тому +34

      This is being advertised all over youtube so don’t bother as you probably have a 1 in 100000 if not higher chance of winning

    • @kerberos623
      @kerberos623 Рік тому +10

      This was a very fun and wholesome video. Love to see you do it again.

    • @BelligerentWoW
      @BelligerentWoW Рік тому +10

      Ad-Ception!
      It's an ad within an ad!
      Hennessey is sponsoring Ridge in collab to make a wallet. Then Ridge is sponsoring Linus for the new wallet via sweepstakes!

  • @SSB2121
    @SSB2121 Рік тому +5267

    A local mom and pop shop repaired my first gaming PC in 1998. I went back and forth to the shop when I needed weird cables and had questions. They were always very helpful and without them I don't think I would've ever started building my own PCs.

    • @CasepbX
      @CasepbX Рік тому +139

      Same here. I got my Voodoo 2 from a mom and pop shop. They were such lovely people. Sadly covid got them both.

    • @TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube
      @TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube Рік тому +46

      ​@@CasepbXoh man, that's a sad story 😔✌️

    • @Onionchu
      @Onionchu Рік тому +42

      this right here. Living in Canada we didnt have the same access to microcenter or frys. we relied on mom and pop shops until Canada computers and NCIX/Memory express started getting more reputable. though id argue canada computers still isnt very reliable in terms of customer service or website.

    • @jblob5764
      @jblob5764 Рік тому +26

      Used to be a guy near me who ran a small hole on the wall shop of mostly used and new damaged box stuff, some bulkbought office pcs etc. Absolutely great deals and usually had the absolutely random crap i needed. Shop disappeared a few years back. Now im stuck checking online like everyone else 😮‍💨

    • @CyberFreaked
      @CyberFreaked Рік тому +11

      I miss those times, can remember as kid that I bought my voodoo 2

  • @SuphiKaner
    @SuphiKaner Рік тому +16851

    I'd love to see a part 2 after he has restocked the shop to see what it looks like now

    • @Roedy_Coedy
      @Roedy_Coedy Рік тому +491

      This was my thought at the end. please make it so!

    • @FreeTimeFeats
      @FreeTimeFeats Рік тому +645

      My guess... More poor choice bs that isn't in demand by people that will be customers.

    • @AshWickramasinghe
      @AshWickramasinghe Рік тому +16

      Agreed

    • @BrandonFenty
      @BrandonFenty Рік тому +36

      Please make the follow-up video!

    • @tech8438
      @tech8438 Рік тому +605

      Hes not gonna restock, hes closing down lol

  • @theWheezle
    @theWheezle Рік тому +3433

    This had to be a huge help to this guy. Imagine having tens of thousands of dollars tied up in inventory over the past 20 years, with lots of it now being obsolete and no hope of ever getting your money back on it. Linus just helped this guy keep his doors open for who knows how many more years.
    Really loved this video, guys. I'd love to see a follow-up looking closer at some of the older items, maybe get a intern to inventory and add up Ebay prices for EVERYTHING and see how close the total actually was to what a re-seller could get on Ebay.

    • @rinkyouma2320
      @rinkyouma2320 Рік тому +31

      Absolutely!

    • @SaimesierP
      @SaimesierP Рік тому +190

      When your stuff is over priced what do you expect

    • @tommylyeah
      @tommylyeah Рік тому +7

      Ah, a fellow Dragon Age enjoyer.

    • @Lumiiinine
      @Lumiiinine Рік тому +223

      @@SaimesierP They gotta stay open and don't get the best wholesale prices cause they can't order as much as say an Amazon or Canada Computers.

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce Рік тому +9

      But occasionally you do get to sell that $5 for $50+

  • @ThermiteKitty
    @ThermiteKitty 5 місяців тому +648

    The number of people in these comments who don't get that the guy is just having fun and highballing the prices because it's all arbitrary to Linus is insane. If he was really invested in ripping off Linus, he wouldn't be so chill with the arbitrary gambles, and if Linus was trying not to get ripped off, he wouldn't be trying to tilt things in the guy's favor. Plus they're both smiling and laughing about the dumb prices.

    • @kelmanl4
      @kelmanl4 2 місяці тому +35

      It would be a very boring video if he just gave normal prices, plus linus didn't lose out on the deal. He got multiple videos, wan show topics, all the stuff and had it paid for by the sponsor.
      People just want to hate a good guy having fun.

    • @provocationmysterio6325
      @provocationmysterio6325 2 місяці тому +11

      I was scrolling down to read this little bit of common sense and upvote it. The sponsorship and video revenue is way more than what they paid the guy for his stock, and at the very end you can see exactly why: it's an hommage to electronics history and helping hand to a guy in need who has served for years at the frontline of technological repair for so many people also in need in an insanely demanding and hectic business model.

    • @CWINDOWSsystem32
      @CWINDOWSsystem32 18 днів тому +2

      I thought that it was obvious, I guess people are just dense.

  • @GreenDudeHC
    @GreenDudeHC Рік тому +7195

    This dude is awesome btw. During COVID i got stuck in vancouver for 2 months due to needing vaccine to fly home. I went in this little shop close to my AIRBNB and asked him how much to rent a monitor/power supply/keyboard for a couple months. He'd never had someone request that before but he agreed and cut me a fair deal. Glad to see him featured here.

    • @SoundOfFreedom32
      @SoundOfFreedom32 Рік тому +4

      Thats quite sick that they forced you to get the vaccine to get to your home..

    • @lukesymonds4550
      @lukesymonds4550 Рік тому +221

      we need more people like this in the industry

    • @samconroyy
      @samconroyy Рік тому +2

      ​@@jackparkinson6800Way to ruin a wholesome story 🙄

    • @pavy415
      @pavy415 Рік тому +55

      What was the fair deal he gave you ?

    • @GreenDudeHC
      @GreenDudeHC Рік тому

      @@pavy415 IIRC it was 50$. I already had brought my motherboard/gpu/cpu/cooler with me so I just needed 1000W PSU, monitor and a couple peripherals. I offered him 200$ deposit to show him I was being legit. He doesnt normally rent anything. He mostly does repairs and then sells whatever people request from him. We both didnt know what was a fair price for doing this but 50$ seemed good to me. I got to game for 2 months in my AIRBNB. I would have gone mad without my gaming hehe.

  • @foosington
    @foosington Рік тому +31008

    telling linus about an indestructible laptop is a good way to make it destructible

    • @TTV_Breezer
      @TTV_Breezer Рік тому +276

      Best comment I've ever seen. LTT should pin it lmao

    • @Roin0525
      @Roin0525 Рік тому +19

      😂

    • @graphicsgod
      @graphicsgod Рік тому +80

      That laptop doesn't stand a chance around Linus.. 🤦🤦🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

    • @purrfectmistake3902
      @purrfectmistake3902 Рік тому +55

      honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't dropped then and there on the spot... "accidentally"
      for content. lmao

    • @kennethmc2601
      @kennethmc2601 Рік тому +44

      I can confirm that you can destroy them. Dropping them off of an F18 or closing the canopy on it will do it. They sure can take a beating though.

  • @vdvd2090
    @vdvd2090 Рік тому +8638

    Linus: I'm a tough negotiator
    Owner: This useless shit is 3 billion dollars
    Linus: Fine, but we have to gamble and make it 6 billion dollars

    • @mcsodo410
      @mcsodo410 10 місяців тому +86

      😂😂😂😂😂 im dying

    • @jackilynpyzocha662
      @jackilynpyzocha662 9 місяців тому +25

      "Six Million Dollar Man"!

    • @itisliamhfjone22
      @itisliamhfjone22 8 місяців тому +8

      he gamble

    • @milanquick3821
      @milanquick3821 8 місяців тому +9

      best comment

    • @Dakota.Brodeur
      @Dakota.Brodeur 7 місяців тому +22

      This guy is a Hoarder, notice how hard it is for him to let go of that trash. Bet u Linus gonna throw all that in the trash 😒

  • @unknownjoe3021
    @unknownjoe3021 9 місяців тому +422

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS EPISODE!
    I have literally had to clean out multiple shops, finding new inbox ancient tech, and various “rare” items. And although I knew most was obsolete and crap, it was still oddly emotional seeing so much unused tech that STILL HAS value to that one person in need. I’m currently going through a nuclear plant closure that’s been in existence since the 50’s, and seeing the history reminds me to: Always remember your roots, the products that got you to where you are today, and the diehards who continue to keep these old systems alive.
    Thanks Linus and Team.

    • @dynamo1796
      @dynamo1796 5 місяців тому +4

      They really bounced well off eachother - great episode that just flowed!

    • @catherinegarmon3027
      @catherinegarmon3027 3 місяці тому +1

      Just yesterday, we found an old radio shack item in the closet that was able to make something work in a pinch, it was a handy little gadget

    • @susan4273
      @susan4273 3 місяці тому +2

      How do I find these mom and pop shops?

    • @leadscollector
      @leadscollector 3 місяці тому +1

      @@unknownjoe3021 what is your job??

    • @natesvideoblog
      @natesvideoblog 3 місяці тому +1

      I have a hunch people were paying full price for this stuff in the shop

  • @Stusel
    @Stusel Рік тому +1924

    Man, gotta say: One of the best LTT videos of all time. I love it. The charisma of the shopowner, the bantering with the crew, the games. Certified GOAT

    • @maskoblackfyre
      @maskoblackfyre Рік тому +32

      Agreed. One of their best and instant classic videos. Will be remembered and talked about for years.

    • @1nZaneR
      @1nZaneR Рік тому +5

      good or bad charisma? I don't know what was the deal behind this but the ridiculous pricing he came up with doesn't rise my sympathy. I see the point of making a good video and with the sponsor LTT will probably make more money than it lost by buying that stuff and at the same time doing some sort of charity. But it hurts!

    • @Flangvik
      @Flangvik Рік тому +4

      100% , more of this please!

    • @jenshertel
      @jenshertel Рік тому +3

      the guy is absolutly awe
      some!

    • @JeffVan604
      @JeffVan604 Рік тому +4

      ​@@1nZaneRno kidding. He immediately showed why he's got all that crap is still in his store.

  • @GrumpyOldMacSalty
    @GrumpyOldMacSalty Рік тому +1560

    BlackLab! This was my local mom & pop shop. Keith is a great guy and I'm really glad to see he's still there. Also glad to see you're buying up all his stock Linus! And Keith isn't lying, my dad is one of those real people who actually wants that really old technology and drops in regularly to check out what's there.

    • @ADMNtek
      @ADMNtek Рік тому +267

      well, your dad is gonna have a real wtf moment next time he goes there and it's all gone.

    • @CRTRSTC
      @CRTRSTC Рік тому +110

      @@ADMNtek He's gonna need some real obscure thing he needs he saw last time, and none of its there

    • @zug3226
      @zug3226 Рік тому +72

      Keith is an actual legend in the community! I remember back in ‘89 when he was hailed a hero for saving that toddler from a feral swan.

    • @Gold171
      @Gold171 Рік тому

      @@zug3226 Seriously??

    • @KosmicNomad
      @KosmicNomad Рік тому +19

      I work at a local computer store/repair shop and some older people just come in to look at our used/ancient crap area

  • @SlevinKalevera
    @SlevinKalevera Рік тому +2543

    As someone who owns a small shop like this: maaaaaaan I know how much you made this dude's whole life. Thank you for being you, LTT. ❤️

    • @X22GJP
      @X22GJP Рік тому +29

      Another “as someone” post. Most overused intro in the history of comments. Not enough to just start with “I own a small shop”.

    • @OfficialSamuelC
      @OfficialSamuelC Рік тому +272

      @@X22GJPShush, no-one asked

    • @nicholasfaber9695
      @nicholasfaber9695 Рік тому +138

      @@X22GJPdont be lame lmao

    • @Paronak
      @Paronak Рік тому +2

      Wouldnt that empty your shop? What would you even sell at that point.

    • @daylen577
      @daylen577 Рік тому +10

      @@Paronak Yeah people forget that buying everything in a small store is a surefire way to put them out of business

  • @jancovanderwesthuizen8070
    @jancovanderwesthuizen8070 8 місяців тому +140

    The uncle who owns the shop is hilarious, I'm glad he's being supported

    • @Kuldeepkalapaukhal
      @Kuldeepkalapaukhal 26 днів тому

      @@jancovanderwesthuizen8070 he look like history tvs pawn shop guy

  • @mo_ahmed18
    @mo_ahmed18 Рік тому +946

    honestly, probably one of my favorite LTT videos. Not only was the whole video and interactions between you guys hilarious, but seeing him at the end, it made my day. It's tough out here, and i'm glad you were able to change this guy's life in that moment, and give him so much, for all that basically dead stock

    • @peartreez
      @peartreez Рік тому +6

      I mean, I love he's buying everything and allowing the dude to maybe buy new stock for his store but the gamified aspect makes it look like low tier UA-cam short content.... good idea, needs refinement

    • @DoNotFitInACivic
      @DoNotFitInACivic Рік тому +44

      ​@@peartreezNope, the silly gaming of it just added to the value of the video. IMHO

    • @VeshSneaks
      @VeshSneaks Рік тому +13

      @@peartreezif he’d just walked in and handed the guy a credit card, and then recorded (I assume) the logistics team huffing the stuff into the moving truck the video would be so boring.

    • @shrimpypyeah
      @shrimpypyeah Рік тому +7

      @@peartreez I'm really not a fan of Mr Beast videos and those sorts, I think they always have that vibe, but this was genuinely both entertaining and heartwarming to watch.

  • @Decept1onCheck
    @Decept1onCheck Рік тому +1043

    As the child of a mom and pop store. This made me really emotional at the end. Seeing my own mom and dad struggle through the hard years. This really hit home.

    • @TannerLTT
      @TannerLTT Рік тому +247

      This is what I really wanted out of this video, and it warms my heart that it achieved that. I am also the child of a family business so I know the sense of relief this kind of windfall can bring.

    • @fuzzyhair321
      @fuzzyhair321 Рік тому

      ​@@TannerLTTthat and people actually going to these small stores is huge. I use my local store for small stuff. Problem is when a lot of these stores opened, computer stuff was still a small market. Start today I think you'd have a better opportunity

    • @brantz_myers
      @brantz_myers Рік тому +19

      I grew up in a camera store in the 70's & 80's and totally get your point and this guy's perspective. Sheds some light on my late dad's perspectives too, but he always put on a brave face. Respect.

    • @MrGothicruler666
      @MrGothicruler666 Рік тому +31

      Where did LTT's comment go?

    • @20Rewind
      @20Rewind Рік тому +3

      Fr.

  • @steveo1574
    @steveo1574 Рік тому +1318

    I honestly found this to be heart-warming because your helping out a store owner that needed to clear out old inventory and start over again.

    • @trafalgerdavis7839
      @trafalgerdavis7839 Рік тому +59

      Its only helpful if the owner does not make the same mistakes again by keeping old inventory and writing things off.

    • @Ottoow06
      @Ottoow06 Рік тому +3

      Thanks mister obvious

    • @Ottoow06
      @Ottoow06 Рік тому +23

      It still is helpfull either way because no-one in their right mind would pay these prices for those items. The fact that he doesn't have to write these things off as a pure loss is the biggest help he could get for it.

    • @darko6275
      @darko6275 Рік тому +17

      if he gonna overprice everything like these laptops i guess he will make the same mistake again

    • @randomstuff508
      @randomstuff508 Рік тому +12

      ​@@darko6275You think he would sell a laptop at that price to just a normal customer walking into the store?

  • @SK1T20
    @SK1T20 9 місяців тому +52

    Nice to see someone helping local business owners. We need more people like this. Rather than pranks - giving mom money to friends for challenges. Helping those who are the heart of working class. Gained my respec and subscribed.

    • @ws2769
      @ws2769 4 місяці тому

      Good man indeed 👍🏻 (just subscribed)

  • @rcoh4
    @rcoh4 Рік тому +1333

    Thank you LTT + Ridge for helping out a mom and pop shop. Don’t let them die out.

    • @3nertia
      @3nertia Рік тому +32

      Even if they don't actually sell anything useful and everything is overpriced because their margins are bonkers thanks to companies like Walmart, Newegg, and Amazon ...

    • @LnZ_Blu
      @LnZ_Blu Рік тому +21

      @@3nertia right? They will die out eventually. Linus is just prolonging the inevitable.

    • @3nertia
      @3nertia Рік тому +36

      @@LnZ_Blu All he's really doing is helping this one guy break even on his business venture lol

    • @LnZ_Blu
      @LnZ_Blu Рік тому +15

      @@3nertia yeaah if a person is willing to buy my outdated possibly not gonna get sold ever crap, I wouldn't overprice everything. Heck, I would even go a lower price because its such a blessing.

    • @3nertia
      @3nertia Рік тому +15

      @@LnZ_Blu I'd have taken a minute to figure out what I actually needed and just let him have everything for that - which I suspect this dude probably tried that but Linus needed to make a game of it for a video so here we are lol

  • @ThisBeGizmos
    @ThisBeGizmos Рік тому +851

    I work for a mom and pop service shop, the boss has been doing this for 30 years and I greatly appreciate Linus and Ridge going out and helping this guy and clearing out all his junk.

    • @gray3157
      @gray3157 Рік тому +48

      with those prices I am not surprised he was stuck with all of that junk 😂😂😂

    • @aslofiasitcanget2945
      @aslofiasitcanget2945 Рік тому

      @@gray3157he’s gotta make money just enough to cover the bills

    • @tamwilfred
      @tamwilfred Рік тому +6

      I was just curious, how is the business doing? What services do they main do? I was thinking a service shop might bring in the lion share of revenue to a small mom and pop computer shop but my guess with online shopping is that most people buy their computer hardware online most of the time instead of visiting small shops like this unless they are looking to get used old hardware that is hard to find.

    • @soren00024
      @soren00024 Рік тому +4

      @@tamwilfred it depends, if a local computer store has a cable or something small i almost always buy it local (convenience) . I only buy super expensive parts online to avoid instore markup.

    • @tamwilfred
      @tamwilfred Рік тому

      @@soren00024 But you are probably the few that pop in and do something like that. The general trend is that most people would probably buy it online. The other thing is most people just did and bought small things like that, I would imagine the profit margins on things like that are very high. Even stores like BestBuy expanded their revenue by offering services like their Geeksquad.

  • @JJRyanOnAir
    @JJRyanOnAir Рік тому +1452

    By far one of my favorite LTT videos in a very long time. The concept was great and the owner was great on camera and had the perfect personality to make this entertaining. Hopefully we see him again in a follow-up or a guest on the WAN show or something.

    • @TheChemizzle
      @TheChemizzle Рік тому +21

      My thoughts exactly, loved every second of this.

    • @Piplodocus
      @Piplodocus Рік тому +9

      100%

    • @pimjansen1772
      @pimjansen1772 Рік тому +5

      What he said! 😎👍

    • @nickadams3958
      @nickadams3958 Рік тому +5

      Dude yeah this is Top 5 All Time for sheer laugh count

    • @TheStressD
      @TheStressD Рік тому +3

      I think Linux should actually hire him he would be a great fix for the company, he was actually a funny guy

  • @craig4933
    @craig4933 8 місяців тому +15

    What an epic way of giving back to the community. Also, that shop owner was a great sport - it was interesting watching him go through the emotions of what was happening.

    • @gnudarve
      @gnudarve 4 місяці тому

      Yeah it took him a while (and me too for that matter) to realize this wiseguy with a camera crew was actually bailing him out, but he went with it beautifully.

  • @Scitch87
    @Scitch87 Рік тому +5024

    I want Keith to show up in an episode of scrapyard wars.
    He's gonna built a system for $50 with those negotiation skills.

    • @floydlooney6837
      @floydlooney6837 Рік тому +198

      and then he'll put it up for sale for $900

    • @glujaz
      @glujaz Рік тому +135

      @@ISBayHudsonvery very smart thinking ! When they announced scrapyard wars 9 last week, they said, there was a very special thing in it. That might actually be it !

    • @liammurphy2725
      @liammurphy2725 Рік тому +60

      He had a good run of luck throughout the gambles but his shopkeeping skills got him the final big score. Top man.

    • @satakrionkryptomortis
      @satakrionkryptomortis Рік тому

      @@floydlooney6837 and gamble against linus to sell it for 1500

    • @peterdermeter7044
      @peterdermeter7044 Рік тому +79

      @@liammurphy2725 Yupp, never ask someone who is used to working with small margins to "guess" on totals. There is no guessing involved.

  • @goku2057
    @goku2057 Рік тому +630

    So Linus, this is your sweet spot. This may be my favorite video you've made. You're helping a dude out and it's legit hilarious.

    • @kearneytaaffe7059
      @kearneytaaffe7059 Рік тому +14

      This video was gold! It was one of the best videos I've seen

    • @gokselgokkocabas1672
      @gokselgokkocabas1672 Рік тому +8

      I agree!!! Best video you ever made, imagine the burden you took off of him by purchasing everything that he could never sell and the extension of the happiness that will reach to whomever with what you paid him.

    • @earthski321
      @earthski321 Рік тому +5

      This video got Linus his halo back.

    • @SemperJason
      @SemperJason Рік тому +2

      Agreed. This is quality content. I audibly laughed several times while watching this.

  • @johnyferreira8733
    @johnyferreira8733 Рік тому +1320

    You just saved this man’s business. It’s probably not your money because sponsors pay. But man I got emotional thinking about how happy this man is and his livelihood has been given a second chance. God bless you!

    • @calhoot3577
      @calhoot3577 Рік тому +51

      i mean it is his money because he could've just took the AD moolah and did nothing

    • @DeathRecon97
      @DeathRecon97 Рік тому +60

      Yeah, it's both. None of the three parties involved in this would have made the video if they weren't profiting from it, not Linus, not the store, not the sponsor. That may sound cynical but you're completely right about the impact it's making on this business owner and his life, so it's a great way to use that sort of benefit and bring someone else in on the pot of money

    • @MaxUgly
      @MaxUgly Рік тому +36

      Whatever. I think there is a bigger picture here. This is chump change to LTT. I have been drifting away from LTT over the last couple years to the point I barely watched. The GN video got me hip to the big scandal.
      This is the LTT content I used to love! Good job guys for listening to your staff and viewers!
      Having your sponsors as products not related to your industry is a good move to regain trust. Also, Linus just being himself like this takes me back. I loved it when he humbly did the Louis Rossman video and also the Madison episode where she kept roasting and trolling Linus. Sorry, I know that last one is weird right now. I don't want to believe that she was some kind of serious victim but also don't want to believe she is making things up. Hopefully it is somewhere in the middle where ot was a few minor things and she might be exaggerated. Her and Linus's interaction was epic on that video and I wish she had been in more content.
      Keep it Old School, quality over quantity. It might not maximize profits in short term but will mos def bring back and create more dedicated viewers!

    • @sutnack7537
      @sutnack7537 Рік тому +3

      its alright the sheep will continue eating the grass, of course its sponsor money what else would he use.

    • @maciej12345678
      @maciej12345678 Рік тому

      thats right i am 400% for guy who get uplift Linus srew you

  • @devinsmith4183
    @devinsmith4183 4 місяці тому +92

    I know where this guy is coming from. I worked at a pawn shop. People come in with stuff that really doesn’t have much value, but they are there because they need money, so you do it just to help them, and end up with a lot of silly inventory. Judging by how sweet this man is, I’m going to bet he was in the same boat.

    • @astloom8903
      @astloom8903 Місяць тому

      @@devinsmith4183 idk Linus doing him a favour and he’s really just taking advantage of him for charging outrageous prices. Very disingenuous of him.

  • @diSTUD013
    @diSTUD013 Рік тому +1367

    There better be a follow-up with all the stuff he puts in his store afterwards!! This is like Extreme Tech Upgrade: Storefront Edition!

    • @Snowarc
      @Snowarc Рік тому +10

      yessss

    • @workinprogress5936
      @workinprogress5936 Рік тому +12

      He's gonna scrap it for gold and copper

    • @MediumQuality
      @MediumQuality Рік тому +6

      Yes. We need to come back later to see what his store looks like!

    • @allblacksvt88
      @allblacksvt88 Рік тому

      I came here to say the Samething.

    • @mrqeq
      @mrqeq Рік тому +14

      he better retire or just stick to repairing.
      no one buy from these stores anymore, people buy mostly online.

  • @BrigadierPickles
    @BrigadierPickles Рік тому +645

    This is hands down my favorite LTT video since Scrapyard Wars started. Incredibly wholesome and heartfelt what you guys did for that store. The way Linus and he went back and fourth the entire time made me feel like they've known each other for years. I really hope we see similar content in the future, both with that store owner and going to Mom & Pop shops.

    • @itmsolver
      @itmsolver Рік тому +4

      Agreed!!

    • @daishi711
      @daishi711 Рік тому +2

      I was thinking the same. You said it better

    • @Chuck_Sexton
      @Chuck_Sexton Рік тому +2

      I 100% agree

    • @shanedoesyoutube8001
      @shanedoesyoutube8001 Рік тому

      ​@@mingyaoliu1632and also skill issue

    • @SamInfectedSt0rm
      @SamInfectedSt0rm Рік тому +4

      Going to need big sponsors. But definitely aworth the content possible. Ltt delivered a top video today

  • @TopGunCrew
    @TopGunCrew Рік тому +645

    Fun fact! the mesh antenna you can see on the top shelf in the top left of the screen at 16:28 can actually be used for receiving signals from geostationary weather satellites. If you make some small modifications to the lnb, it makes it even more efficient in the ~1.7 gHz range which these satellites broadcast on. If you also want to spend some extra money on buying or building an antenna rotator, you can even use it to get high resolution images from polar orbiting weather satellites which also broadcast their higher resolution images in the same frequency range.

    • @ajnart_
      @ajnart_ Рік тому +105

      You’re such a cool nerd

    • @discount_doom_slayer117
      @discount_doom_slayer117 Рік тому +46

      ​@darkkingteam that's such a baller compliment. It really is.

    • @player3616_
      @player3616_ Рік тому +26

      @@ajnart_ lawful neutral compliment right here

    • @Thatnibbles
      @Thatnibbles Рік тому +3

      @saveitforparts here you go bud

    • @xjay633
      @xjay633 Рік тому

      Ur awesome

  • @anthonyrodriguez5993
    @anthonyrodriguez5993 2 місяці тому +4

    watching this a second time knowing you changed his life for the better is so much more fun this is amazing content i know this isnt something you can justify regularly but its amazing to seeing someone doing good for the little guy

  • @ghrocker99661
    @ghrocker99661 Рік тому +532

    You made this guy's year. He'll never forget you for what you did for him. I loved every second of this

    • @VVeritasRES
      @VVeritasRES Рік тому +13

      damm yeah that was just a feel good moment.

    • @krishnamanchundiya
      @krishnamanchundiya Рік тому +4

      He made his life. Nobody would ever buy the garbage man... ps2 in 2023? All other stuff was just....

    • @mattharvey7799
      @mattharvey7799 Рік тому +17

      @@krishnamanchundiya lmao its funny you picked one of the few valuable items there. A running PS2 is worth a lot right now.

    • @krishnamanchundiya
      @krishnamanchundiya Рік тому

      @@mattharvey7799 oh man. I have a ps2 and a 3. Buy mine 🥲

    • @mikevisby8744
      @mikevisby8744 Рік тому +4

      @@krishnamanchundiya Guess you don't realize how big the retro gaming market is. Old consoles and games go for a lot nowadays.

  • @cameronwheatley3793
    @cameronwheatley3793 Рік тому +423

    As someone who has worked in a small computer store since 1995, we need someone to do this.
    Only last week we threw out 150 expired ink cartridges, one of our workers was not born before some of them had expired, the oldest cartridge expired in 1999.
    I loved watching this episode, we have some of these products still on our shelves.

    • @podboi825
      @podboi825 Рік тому +49

      "150 expired ink cartridges, one of our workers was not born before some of them had expired, the oldest cartridge expired in 1999"
      Kinda speaks to how fucked up printer and printer ink manufacturers are in terms of forced obsolescence. I get that technology evolves at a fucking rapid pace, but by this time everyone should just be moving to refillable tanks out the box... Sell ink by the bottle, instead of by the cartridge, of which a lot of just becomes e-waste.

    • @onlytheneeded412
      @onlytheneeded412 Рік тому +6

      @@podboi825 well now they came out with just the ink bays that store loose ink. So I just fill up my printer and I am good to go lol. Shit lasts so much longer too. I didn't have to fill my blacks for like 1.5 years, and this being just a normal smaller printer that I use weekly.

    • @michealpersicko9531
      @michealpersicko9531 Рік тому +1

      Laser printers cartridges last a really long time as well. I only remember seeing my dad buy ink toner twice in the years we have had our laser printer. Plus toner cartridges don't get clogged like ink cartridges do and you don't have to waste ink by printing test pages every so often to prevent the thing from clogging. Refillable ink cartridges are great but it's still an inkjet that requires all the bullshit maintenance that comes with them@@onlytheneeded412

    • @theanglerfish
      @theanglerfish Рік тому +1

      why? if it can´t be used just make some space for a new stuff just like we do which bring some more people when they see something which can they use now and not long time ago...well actually i remember my dad still sitting on a computer from 2008 or 2010 and bought it 2 years ago for 200 i think (2cores 4 threads 4gb ddr...something and it´s literally unusable somethimes) and said hey! it was a good price! and yes without GPU! so he is stucked with iGPU but well it does not matter at all if he have that garbage or another like 256mb vram ATI something at this point... or laptop from 2004 xin xp 256 mb ram for...80 i think...so i grab 3080 i5 13400 (which it will be upgraded for i9 13900k) and i will give him that machine and i will throw that garbage out of the window without questions

    • @Death-999
      @Death-999 Рік тому +2

      Surely the ink was still fine though? It is after all ink? Couldn't you recycle them?

  • @redshirtwookiee
    @redshirtwookiee Рік тому +366

    no joke, I think this may be my favorite video you guys have EVER made. A nice mix of comedy, a walk down tech memory lane, and a nice heartwarming end. Not to mention you helped the guy fix his truck. Bar none, my favorite LTT video thus far. A+

    • @lint_sera
      @lint_sera Рік тому +3

      I absolutely agree. It was an outstanding video! Keep it up LMG.

    • @richardchantlerrico
      @richardchantlerrico Рік тому +2

      Same here, surprising how much of a laugh I got out of both of them negotiating the prices and their reactions

    • @SteveKirks
      @SteveKirks Рік тому +3

      Same. Great video.

    • @LKN117
      @LKN117 Рік тому

      Probably helped him buy a new truck.

  • @KillShotGaming07
    @KillShotGaming07 Місяць тому +1

    This video made my heart melt, you can tell the entire time that this is probably one of the best days of this man’s life, hes just happy to be there and I and I absolutely love it

  • @GarryMah85
    @GarryMah85 Рік тому +1301

    This was really a heartwarming video. I grew up building my first few computers with stores like this. Sadly both stores I frequented went out of business once everything went online.
    Huge respect to Linus for doing this.

    • @CamelCasee
      @CamelCasee Рік тому +15

      Linus helped to put stores like this out of business.

    • @bobabier5394
      @bobabier5394 Рік тому

      My very first PC was done by such a shop. Way before online was even a word anyone would know. And it was my last... Since then i decided better to go some miles more to the next bigger town with a real computer shop, better prices and better service and build it on my own. Yeah, and then online became a thing^^

    • @reasonjefferey4644
      @reasonjefferey4644 Рік тому +4

      @@CamelCasee how lmao 😂 bruh haters will say anything

    • @CamelCasee
      @CamelCasee Рік тому

      @@reasonjefferey4644 By making everyone too informed for their own good.

    • @BOTPlayingBlackOPS6
      @BOTPlayingBlackOPS6 Рік тому +3

      No respect from me.

  • @rezidentseagull5651
    @rezidentseagull5651 Рік тому +1709

    This was legitimately one of the BEST LTT videos I think I've ever seen. Just a ton of fun energy and good vibes throughout

    • @SHO1989
      @SHO1989 Рік тому +8

      Exactly.

    • @StephenChapman
      @StephenChapman Рік тому +9

      WAY better than I expected going into it!

    • @elRiku00
      @elRiku00 Рік тому +3

      same, lot of good moments and wholesome video overall 11/10

    • @CR0NO-NL
      @CR0NO-NL Рік тому

      Agree fun vid

    • @sangokudbz79
      @sangokudbz79 Рік тому

      It's the Scrapyard Wars vibes!

  • @ericbonanno5214
    @ericbonanno5214 Рік тому +505

    I absolutely love Keith. It's another reason why mom and pop shops is the best and I'm so happy to see one getting blessed and an amazing way.

    • @MyAmazingUsername
      @MyAmazingUsername Рік тому +14

      Keith makes Rick from Pawn Stars look like the most honest man alive. Can you say seedy?

    • @zooning-6843
      @zooning-6843 Рік тому +3

      Alexa define seedy: Sordid and disreputable.

    • @Daviiiie
      @Daviiiie Рік тому +1

      I agree

  • @vladtepes394
    @vladtepes394 9 місяців тому +3

    I don't say this about many video's but I absolutely loved watching this video. What you did for Keith was amazing. You can just tell that the products in his store were not jumping off the shelves and the fact that you came in cleared it all and the immense amount of appreciation that he had in the video for what you did. Bless you Linus team.

  • @humbdedumb6009
    @humbdedumb6009 Рік тому +1340

    20 years guys. You can hardly imagine the stuggle and stress he's lived though. Thanks Linus.

    • @thomneijmeijer3468
      @thomneijmeijer3468 Рік тому +36

      It's so wholesome, it almost made me cry

    • @chugs1984
      @chugs1984 Рік тому +73

      I just hope $30k is enough to restock the front of the store.
      What is that now days, ten 4090s?

    • @lucaskp16
      @lucaskp16 Рік тому +90

      @@chugs1984 almost 20. his best bet would be to buy machines to do advanced repairs since that is where the money is. this kinds of shops live and die by repairs the sell of items is is just bonus on top. also most of what they sells is cables and small items. no one buys a 4090 of a small store since is gonna be more expensive. the cables are gonna be too but people is not really price sensitive when their HDMI breaks and they cant use their tv or monitor.

    • @pittepatderpirat
      @pittepatderpirat Рік тому +1

      @@chugs1984 cheapest 4090 in a known german online store is the Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom => 1650 Euro (= 1.757,66 US-Dollar )
      amazon DE has a cheaper 4090 for 1630€ ( KFA2 GeForce RTX 4090 )
      but anyway this guy woudnt sell most of his stuff so after all its a win for him :D

    • @albertotr1
      @albertotr1 Рік тому +4

      @@TheRogan321real shit - his truck ain’t even broke down.

  • @WilliamOwyong
    @WilliamOwyong Рік тому +1805

    I love how the LTT staff vibes were all "Let's make Linus pay more!"

    • @TannerLTT
      @TannerLTT Рік тому +589

      I get paid the same either way

    • @raiu6642
      @raiu6642 Рік тому +56

      @@TannerLTT 😂 so real

    • @xenthia
      @xenthia Рік тому +35

      They had to prove to the audience they could spend more than $500 and it wouldn't bother them. 🤠👏🏼

    • @bigbrothapete666
      @bigbrothapete666 Рік тому +31

      You also see how the LTT staff weren't present much through the second half, right? 😂

    • @TannerLTT
      @TannerLTT Рік тому +264

      @@bigbrothapete666 by the second half most of us were just trying to figure out how to Tetris everything into the truck

  • @MrIrondog55
    @MrIrondog55 Рік тому +339

    Have to say, it may have felt seriously painful on the bank balance, but the banter with the LTT crew and store owner was priceless. What a really lovely man! I hope his truck gets fixed soon and he gets some really nice new stock to help out the local gaming populace! Big love to everyone involved in this vid.

    • @GamerBoy705_yt
      @GamerBoy705_yt Рік тому

      ​@@PBMS123Exactly, 30k CAD is probably nothing for a single video. At the very worst, it breaks even with sponsor money and maybe a week of AdSense or YT Premium money.

  • @Therian_Puppy
    @Therian_Puppy 5 місяців тому +50

    "Whats a metal cable?"
    "Its metal"
    I love this guy

  • @kennethfruen6552
    @kennethfruen6552 Рік тому +375

    This is the most fun I’ve had watching an LTT video in years. I cheered, I laughed, I got misty-eyed. I loved this gentleman’s attitude and how he gave as good as he got(that NCIX line was brutally awesome). More videos like this, please.

    • @jayman94fly
      @jayman94fly Рік тому +2

      The amount he was upselling linus annoyed the crap out of me. He's a snake...

    • @ihyln1
      @ihyln1 Рік тому +21

      @@jayman94fly there is something wrong with you as a person if you say that. The guy sounded like he was clearly playing along with Linus. Go touch grass and stay away from little kids

    • @Alcoholic_Nerd
      @Alcoholic_Nerd Рік тому

      This is 100% absolutely the type of content we need more of, we hardly ever get stuff like this anymore. When's the next junkyard wars? If I wanted screens full of specs about the newest this or that I'll probably never get I'd just google it. Well, duckduckgo it, since I don't use google....

    • @Zednix
      @Zednix Рік тому +6

      @@jayman94fly try to find that sense of humor you lost.

    • @anonX9509
      @anonX9509 Рік тому +5

      @@ihyln1 Epic, well said.

  • @HHubs
    @HHubs Рік тому +488

    I used to frequent a mom and dad pc gaming cafe near my high school (late 90s). I became good friends with them and he'd invite some of us to stay after he closed shop for some free late night gaming sessions. When his wife was hospitalized, I offered to keep the shop open so they didn't miss out on some revenue (it was the summer break as well). I didn't ask to get paid or anything (obviously), but he insisted that I could grab anything from the kitchen since I would be running the place by myself and couldn't leave the place unattended. I ran the shop for a little over a week and didn't mind the 45-minute commute (per way). I was glad to have helped them in some way. The shop is still there but they're no longer hands-on with the day-to-day.

    • @pikkuhukkis
      @pikkuhukkis Рік тому +23

      that is so wholesome i got teary-eyed

    • @hulkamania5071
      @hulkamania5071 Рік тому +1

      who says mom and dad, never heard it called that in my life, its mom and pop stores

    • @HHubs
      @HHubs Рік тому +23

      Sorry about that. The mom and pop thing is also unfamiliar to me and isn't really a term used in my country. I should have just said "family-run"

    • @OnlyForThePriceOf999
      @OnlyForThePriceOf999 Рік тому +22

      @@HHubs You're fine, we all knew what you meant. That dude was just being pedantic for no reason.

    • @sludgerat444
      @sludgerat444 Рік тому

      Sick!!!

  • @kraftzion
    @kraftzion Рік тому +679

    Dude that was one of the most entertaining, wholesome videos I have ever watched. If I wasn't grinning from ear to ear it was because I was laughing out loud! The easiest way to make sure you got the best deal is ..... hire him. He is by far the most valuable asset in that store.

    • @dh2032
      @dh2032 Рік тому +3

      my too, I hope not all going to local e-waste dump? that will put a bit of downer on it? 🙂

    • @Klaevin
      @Klaevin Рік тому

      @@dh2032that sounds like an interesting video. trying to make most of the things he got useful, without just selling it on ebay

    • @jaredhenderson7756
      @jaredhenderson7756 Рік тому +16

      ​@dh2032 bro imagine how many potential videos they bought

    • @bobdole96
      @bobdole96 Рік тому +12

      ​@@dh2032Linus said he's restarting Scrapyard Wars. I imagine this is stock for that

    • @yusa3980
      @yusa3980 Рік тому +2

      Totally agree!

  • @jeepspeednate
    @jeepspeednate 4 місяці тому +9

    Wow, much respect helping a local shop clear some very old stock. I'm going to buy some things from the LTT store tonight just because I really did enjoy the thought and actions behind this video

  • @BenjaminEmm
    @BenjaminEmm Рік тому +461

    I love this. After all the fun and games, a normal dude just had the best day of his life. I may even subscribe to floatplane just to see the extra content on this. Truly a 10/10 video.

  • @rkchang77
    @rkchang77 Рік тому +164

    I'd like to see 2 follow-up videos: (1) What the storefront looks like now, hopefully restocked, and (2) What LTT does with everything they just picked up. If Keith does decide to close up shop, I'd at least love to see a Where is He Now-type video

    • @BozesanVlad
      @BozesanVlad Рік тому +1

      he will milk all stock, don't worry about it

    • @adamburrows7066
      @adamburrows7066 2 місяці тому

      Still open atm! I'll probably walk down to the shop in the next couple days to check it out.

    • @harveyboy83
      @harveyboy83 Місяць тому

      @@adamburrows7066 don't leave us hanging!

    • @EleeBot
      @EleeBot 3 дні тому

      @@adamburrows7066 are they still open?

  • @brandonkruger4853
    @brandonkruger4853 Рік тому +310

    You should do more of these. I felt this was a huge relief for this guy and I would love to see more people like this feel some relief, with a chance to start over using fresh inventory.

    • @heartarora6709
      @heartarora6709 Рік тому +9

      Yeah, make him Mr. Beast for tech

    • @pauli311
      @pauli311 Рік тому +1

      Lol, please let this be the case

    • @sne4kyb20
      @sne4kyb20 Рік тому +2

      LIke and Share the video! because WE want more content like this! but linus need some profit too 31k is kinda a lot he has a team to pay too

  • @nationalmaverick
    @nationalmaverick 5 місяців тому +5

    This is the best video I've watched on youtube in a long time.
    I laughed so much but also got a bit of a warm and fuzzy feeling from it for Linus helping out a small business, the owner seems like he works hard but its tough out there for everyone.

  • @HyoCheetiBurd
    @HyoCheetiBurd Рік тому +1149

    This is the first LTT video in a long time, that I was glued to the screen. Fantastic work team.
    Also both of your exchanges at the end were wonderful to see. He probably felt like a huge weight was lifted off his shoulders and that he had just won the lottery. And it sounded like it couldn't have come at a better time with his truck. This video was just... a bunch of feel goods.

    • @iateminecraft5090
      @iateminecraft5090 Рік тому +1

      True

    • @carsick77
      @carsick77 Рік тому +27

      A drop in the ocean for Linus, and an ocean in a cup for Keith. It was wonderful to watch.

    • @paolbackman651
      @paolbackman651 Рік тому +7

      I agree, I like Linus productions, but this is a level up.

    • @BluRibbonReviews
      @BluRibbonReviews Рік тому +2

      Same.

    • @mr.m002
      @mr.m002 Рік тому +1

      Agreed, it was a great video. I would like to see some afters, like the store or Linus doing some crazy stuff with this stock

  • @InfernalC
    @InfernalC Рік тому +1342

    Kieth has been my main guy for computers and parts for years. Everyone I’ve recommended to go to him has stayed with him and I’m so happy to see him under the spotlight where he can shine! He’s always willing to help people out and has helped me and my family out countless times when we’ve had computer issues.

    • @grantbothwell9687
      @grantbothwell9687 11 місяців тому +22

      🤖

    • @eggboy26
      @eggboy26 10 місяців тому +41

      me when i lie on the internet

    • @InfernalC
      @InfernalC 10 місяців тому +117

      @@eggboy26Me when i cant bear to see someone else have a positive experience

    • @krisvaras7801
      @krisvaras7801 10 місяців тому +50

      @@eggboy26 me looking for every positive comment on youtube i can shit on

    • @eggboy26
      @eggboy26 10 місяців тому

      @@krisvaras7801 so real and so me

  • @rafaelbsb86
    @rafaelbsb86 Рік тому +601

    I was holding my tears of joy at the end! I remember going into shops like this in my childhood, and we didn't notice hundreds of businesses like this one going out due to amazon and large electronic stores. Cheers to the grandpa in the video to hold on bravely all these years! ❤

    • @kearneytaaffe7059
      @kearneytaaffe7059 Рік тому +18

      This is why I don't shop at amazon. local stores, mom and pop shops, local restaurants - everyone is so obsessed with FAANG

    • @robertp457
      @robertp457 Рік тому +6

      Amazon and large electronic stores do not close down stores like this, consumers do.

    • @Agitatedform
      @Agitatedform Рік тому +6

      ​@@kearneytaaffe7059Which is great until they charge exorbitant prices. The eczema cream I used to use was $7 on Amazon and $18 at the local pharmacy. I couldn't justify paying that even if it was supporting local business. It was way too much.

    • @hxtedme27
      @hxtedme27 Рік тому

      @@Agitatedform you gotta throw in the price of the shipping too, ik some items are shipping free but most of the time you can get better price in local stores

    • @vuhdoo7486
      @vuhdoo7486 Рік тому +1

      One of our neighbours still runs his store, but just as a side business. his main job is being the system Administrator for multiple small companies.

  • @sirfluffysnugglebuttz5502
    @sirfluffysnugglebuttz5502 7 місяців тому +23

    the collective oooo when buzz's wings open 34:23 lmfao

    • @sparda9060
      @sparda9060 5 місяців тому

      They were surprise cuz they didnt think that toy would still work lol

  • @aweshumandy
    @aweshumandy Рік тому +1247

    it's amazing he's stayed in business this long with the changing landscape, this opportunity probably means he will get to stay in the game for years to come. best of luck to him.

    • @kelmanl4
      @kelmanl4 Рік тому +57

      Yeah, when he opened this store there were dozens of different standards and trends that came and went that he either had to just keep whatever didn't sell on display and hope someone wanted it or thrown it away.

    • @thefacelessone74
      @thefacelessone74 Рік тому +9

      30 grand is probably his monthly rental costs.. the amount he paid for all thaty stuff new was pronanly 100 grand so yeah hes still not in a goodspot

    • @ova578
      @ova578 Рік тому +44

      @@thefacelessone74dude he would have never sold half of it so it’s really not that bad

    • @norezenable
      @norezenable Рік тому +7

      It's kind of paradoxical. How did he stay in business this long only offering junk for sale? He's selling something though since he bought all this junk that never sells and somehow could afford it.

    • @Mr.deBest
      @Mr.deBest Рік тому +1

      @@norezenable What people want changes all the time and ofc he sold products but when a product becomes outdated or people just stop buying then you will have some ''junk''

  • @drewrobertson93
    @drewrobertson93 Рік тому +287

    That was an OUTSTANDING video. Huge props to LTT and The Ridge for this, you just made this guys year. I know it's not a feasible or financially sane thing to continue to do, but I would watch and share the ever loving shit out of this if it was turned into an annual series.

    • @alpfalaitzkin83
      @alpfalaitzkin83 Рік тому

      Schön hier aber haben sie schon ein Lockard Wallet?

    • @day-one4676
      @day-one4676 Рік тому +7

      That didn't make his year, that saved his life's work from going under. He has to pay upwards of $1000 Month just for the store front to house basically garbage or lose it all. Most would have cut and run years ago after Internet stole the market.

    • @bal7ha2ar
      @bal7ha2ar Рік тому

      @@alpfalaitzkin83 der kam unerwartet

    • @l4kr
      @l4kr Рік тому

      Sounds actually financially sane to do somewhat. If sponsors pay Linus enough than he can easily do these without cost.

  • @johnr.timmers2297
    @johnr.timmers2297 Рік тому +941

    The energy between Linus and the store owner was incredible. Two massive nerds.
    Edit: This was such an awesome video. I'm sure the shop owner will remember this forever. Might have just saved his store

    • @analogdistortion
      @analogdistortion 6 місяців тому +3

      Oh I thought that was the whole point of the video...

  • @-omicron-
    @-omicron- 9 місяців тому +3

    As others have shared the same opinion, this is my fav LTT video I've seen on this channel. It just had good vibes, I like the playfulness of it and gamble aspect of it, and I like what your doing helping out a small business.

  • @thanutpimhataivoot1981
    @thanutpimhataivoot1981 Рік тому +319

    I think this video strikes a great balance between helping people while not making them feel like a hand-out. Well executed and well done. One of the most fun video!

    • @kmputertechsupplies2374
      @kmputertechsupplies2374 Рік тому +8

      It was obviously a handout. Lol.

    • @abrahammc2125
      @abrahammc2125 Рік тому +3

      it was a handout.... its just funny, he makes the money back throught the youtube monetization.

    • @MohamedSalahYouTube
      @MohamedSalahYouTube Рік тому

      Your really think this one video has paid 35 grand in "profit" ?! @@abrahammc2125

    • @gullraiznadeem2548
      @gullraiznadeem2548 Рік тому +1

      @@abrahammc2125 Since they're mutually benefitting, i feel like calling it a handout feels wrong. Obviously one side benefits way greater but its still business in a sense.

    • @kmputertechsupplies2374
      @kmputertechsupplies2374 Рік тому

      @@gullraiznadeem2548 Handout meaning, he got way more than it was worth. and this is without all the dice rolls crap.

  • @nyftn
    @nyftn Рік тому +341

    he never gave up , got lucky and has a mega sense of humor. great video. would be nice to see him again in future videos

    • @iamrambo__7656
      @iamrambo__7656 Рік тому +3

      hard disagree

    • @CoyoteDaGoat
      @CoyoteDaGoat Рік тому +7

      ​@@iamrambo__7656why? genuinely asking

    • @nyftn
      @nyftn Рік тому +4

      @@iamrambo__7656 that's ok . if we all would like the same things we'd all have the same house , car , etc .... .

  •  Рік тому +246

    I got teary eyed too. I had a computer store like that, with my twin brother for about 23 years (1993-2016), we started when we were 20 yo. We closed it and moved on but I still think about all those years. Thanks Linus for showing me all those stuff I grew up with.

    • @IrisCorven
      @IrisCorven Рік тому +7

      Family friend of ours owned a PC shop, and I spent every day after school in it while my mom worked there. It's what got me into computers. First time I ever played Doom, Duke 3D, opened up a PC and changed a stick of RAM was in that shop. I miss that environment, that "this is where people go for a PC" feel. The guys that worked there and the boss (my mom's friend) were such great people. My first PC came from there.
      So hey, shout out to you and your brother for possibly providing that same "we're for the little guy" experience to someone else.

  • @Caldweeze
    @Caldweeze 6 місяців тому +3

    Spent $34k with the man… small to him MASSIVE for the other! Such an amazing man to do this, very inspiring and just gained a subscriber.

  • @TheSpongeFreak
    @TheSpongeFreak Рік тому +2037

    "Didn't they go out of business a few years ago?"
    "So did NCIX."
    This man came to filming prepared LOL

    • @LinusTechTips
      @LinusTechTips  Рік тому +1091

      Actually he didn't. We intentionally ghosted him on this like 6 months ago so that it would be a genuine surprise when we showed up. His mind was blown ahahaha - LS

    • @the.villan
      @the.villan Рік тому +155

      He was always ready@@LinusTechTips

    • @authoritariangentleman7570
      @authoritariangentleman7570 Рік тому +7

      @@keomg4718 hahahahahaha too good

    • @Dear88
      @Dear88 Рік тому +17

      ​@@keomg4718looks like someone doesn't have ears or eyes to read subtitles

    • @quantumxp
      @quantumxp Рік тому

      bro have you seen there reply they just screw up no need to keep complaining@@keomg4718

  • @richter-scale483
    @richter-scale483 Рік тому +263

    The ending got my emotions going, growing up building computers in the late 90's early 2000's was fueled heavily by guys just like Keith, they created a culture that many of us enthusiasts still carry on today. Good job on this one fellas

  • @MrNicvdb
    @MrNicvdb Рік тому +371

    This was just the best video. I don't think any of us can truly understand what a difference this would've made for this guy. Hit me right in the feels ❤

  • @TheCamo4000
    @TheCamo4000 Рік тому +644

    Insanely impressive how well the store owner can match the energy of Linus- genuinely charismatic

    • @avonsix
      @avonsix 10 місяців тому +3

      thats 50% of sales, hes been in the game for a while

  • @wallywest4274
    @wallywest4274 Рік тому +268

    I get that we can't have these everyday, or even every year, but this made me yell and cheer more than any UA-cam content I think I've ever watched. Gonna need a store update soon.

    • @O5IR15
      @O5IR15 Рік тому +11

      I don’t know, I honestly think if any channel were able to do this type of content somewhat regularly in the tech space, LTT would be that channel. Just think of the sheer amount of insane content that can come from this purchase, simply because they have access to the lab, and a team of people who can come up with all kinds of insane ways to use these items in entertaining ways. I guarantee we’re going to see quite a few of these items featured in upcoming videos, in turn making up the cost of production, as well as turning a very healthy profit on the fairly near term.

    • @Sarackosmo
      @Sarackosmo Рік тому +1

      You cheer... For a video...?

    • @jokka6388
      @jokka6388 Рік тому +8

      @@O5IR15 I have a sneaking suspicion this is going to be part of the next scrapyard wars.

    • @DanAnd190
      @DanAnd190 Рік тому

      @@jokka6388 Ohh, that would be pretty cool, and fix the issue with them being known in the tech space (thus getting better deals due to it). Would track with what he said on the last WAN show as well.

    • @ethanrivers4057
      @ethanrivers4057 Рік тому +2

      @Sarackosmo I nearly lost my voice from how hard I yelled at the top of my lungs when Linus leaked scrapyard wars. I yelled for a solid 10 seconds xD

  • @ProjectswAlex
    @ProjectswAlex Рік тому +387

    That was honestly wonderful. Go back when he fills up the front of the store again for a before/after comparison.
    Also, I nominate Keith get a 5000$ tech upgrade.

    • @RichardPetron
      @RichardPetron Рік тому +10

      Definitely go back!

    • @2qwik4u
      @2qwik4u Рік тому +13

      Needs a minimum of 20 USB-C to Lightning adapters, at least 5 4070ti, a dozen steam deck docks...

    • @OptimalMayhem
      @OptimalMayhem Рік тому +11

      I’d watch an episode of pimp my tech store for sure

    • @giacomosiiii
      @giacomosiiii Рік тому +1

      yesss followup vid would be very meaningful!

    • @IMissBionix
      @IMissBionix Рік тому +2

      I'd advise against carrying so many items in the first place because it's very likely history will just repeat. Being featured on this channel will give him a boost, but that's temporary. There is just too much competition for a single shop with no price felixibility to move stock. The repair side is presumably how he's keeping the lights on. I'd carry limited amounts of essentials - essentials being the categories that have actually been selling in the store. We used to have tonnes of indie computer shops in my area. Most are long gone and the surviving mainly focus on selling refurb PCs that they also promote on Kijiji, Facebook, etc.

  • @mkyt206
    @mkyt206 2 місяці тому +1

    Maybe my favourite episode of this channel. Really nice seeing this type of thing.

  • @Clone683
    @Clone683 Рік тому +2213

    I like how the store owner was totally cool with getting roasted by Linus

  • @Patrick15630
    @Patrick15630 Рік тому +391

    This is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever done. I hope Blacklab has their best year ever after this. They deserve it. Linus you rock for doing this also.

    • @Lostinfantry868
      @Lostinfantry868 Рік тому +20

      If I were him, I would be giving serious thought to closing up shop. With all the old stock now out, he can probably do a closing sale with whatever he has in the back and then retire. Or make it a repairs only type of business.

    • @RayRae559
      @RayRae559 Рік тому +1

      Nahhh Bro was J'ing those prices like CRAZY.

    • @goozebump
      @goozebump Рік тому +1

      Nah scree that he was ripping people off

    • @Eagle3302PL
      @Eagle3302PL Рік тому +1

      ​@@Lostinfantry86830k is not even close to enough money to retire in NA.

    • @Lostinfantry868
      @Lostinfantry868 Рік тому +1

      @@Eagle3302PL I assume he's made money over the years. It's not about the 30k but just finally getting rid of all the old stock that probably would have cut into his savings to get rid of.

  • @nikkfrostt
    @nikkfrostt Рік тому +130

    I feel like this maybe one of the best LTT videos to date. The light hearted gambling, getting a bit of value check on random stuff for nostalgia, and at the end of the day helping out a little store that likely has struggled. Entertaining and helpful to the community.

  • @michaelcloss565
    @michaelcloss565 4 місяці тому +1

    This is amazing. You can tell his business isn't like "killing it", and when you have extra things in life making it harder it only compounds things even more. Buying that stuff is going to really help this guy out and set him up for the future. It's game changing for this shop and being able to afford things like getting his vehicle repaired, its all worth it.

  • @TheHazarduz
    @TheHazarduz Рік тому +969

    Keith actually seems a really nice guy, him and Linus seemed to just bounce off of each other with their humour.
    We need more Keith! This is by far the best LTT video I've watched in years.

    • @codygoodwin5152
      @codygoodwin5152 Рік тому +21

      Hire Keith!

    • @906MediaProductions
      @906MediaProductions Рік тому

      ​@@codygoodwin5152if Keith had the first physical LTT Store and sold normal computer stuff alongside the screwdrivers and apparel.

    • @MrOnosa
      @MrOnosa Рік тому +9

      I agree. LTT videos are pretty great, but this one was a cut above.

    • @SuperMan3111
      @SuperMan3111 Рік тому +14

      ​@@codygoodwin5152 last time this happened the person hired was sexually harassed. I don't think Keith's wife would like that.

    • @stpr16
      @stpr16 Рік тому +16

      ​@@SuperMan3111no proof at all

  • @Miri50
    @Miri50 Рік тому +127

    actual synergy between those two is sublime, home TV sitcom level, I know that Linus works it, but this man, he just goes hard

  • @frm5
    @frm5 Рік тому +497

    That was awesome seeing how much tech has changed over that last 20 or so years.

    • @solowingpixy8190
      @solowingpixy8190 Рік тому +4

      Its awesome but its kind of sad that the shop hasn't updated or that hes been stuck with so much old stock. You'd hope hes not recommending this to customers.

    • @SoCloseToToast
      @SoCloseToToast Рік тому

      Of course not. Why do you think he has all that old stuff stuck in stock? @@solowingpixy8190

    • @100c0c
      @100c0c Рік тому

      ​@@solowingpixy8190might be mostly online

  • @potatocat969
    @potatocat969 9 місяців тому +6

    The most important thing about this video is never gamble (example 29:32)

  • @valcheron
    @valcheron Рік тому +456

    I own a computer store and it's only been going for 5 yrs, but I know this must have been a huge support on the business' cashflow and revenue. Some very old items, we just know they won't go anywhere no matter how much we cut on those price tags. I know most of us store owners who watch this are jealous but I'm sure Keith very well deserved this. Thank you Linus, LTT and the sponsor, love what you guys are doing!

    • @DL_Burga
      @DL_Burga Рік тому +9

      Where is your store located? I doubt I'm close but would love to see if I can help!

    • @valcheron
      @valcheron Рік тому +29

      @@DL_Burga I live in Indonesia, I'm sure it's very far away from where you live, but I appreciate the kind thought, may health and prosperity be with you :)

    • @DL_Burga
      @DL_Burga Рік тому

      @@valcheron haha that is quite the distance, wishing you the best as well :)

    • @riothero313
      @riothero313 10 місяців тому +2

      I know a lot of small business owners, quite a few just in my family actually. One of the them a trucking company that is basically on autopilot; I couldn't imagine a computer store. It just seems like it would be impossible to compete with places like newegg or amazon. I would think it would be upgrade/repair only. Tech moves so quick the inventory gets dated very fast.

    • @paulsmyers203
      @paulsmyers203 10 місяців тому +6

      If I can offer some advice - if there are products that no one is buying, just get rid of those products. Having them sit around makes the store look old and dumpy and people ready to buy something are not going to be interested in poking around the shop..

  • @TrialbyFire
    @TrialbyFire Рік тому +746

    By far, the best video LTT has EVER produced. The tech stuff is good and all, but seeing something this wholesome is heartwarming and admirable. Well done LTT team.

    • @javiernaranjo5187
      @javiernaranjo5187 Рік тому +5

      ​@@spacecadet2172what controversy? Honest question I really don't know.

    • @joshuaviolette7884
      @joshuaviolette7884 Рік тому

      @@javiernaranjo5187essentially they weren’t properly benchmarking hardware and linus went on a rant on their forum, there’s I believe 2 videos by gamers nexus covering it, it’s a pretty neat to watch

    • @joshuaviolette7884
      @joshuaviolette7884 Рік тому +3

      @@javiernaranjo5187oh forgot to mention their quality control on mess ups in the video, basically misinformation that wasn’t properly corrected, for example they’d just have a little text in the corner correcting it, or just putting it in the comments

    • @nickspurr5647
      @nickspurr5647 Рік тому +1

      i agree, great video

    • @javiernaranjo5187
      @javiernaranjo5187 Рік тому +2

      @@joshuaviolette7884 oh ok ok... I thought you meant something like a scandal or so. Thx!

  • @rpimjada1549
    @rpimjada1549 Рік тому +205

    Best video ever. Not just for tech or LTT. I laughed so hard several times. Best of all as it dawned on me Linus kindness, like the small owner I almost teared up. More good things to come for you Linus and LTT. And good luck to the computer repair store.

  • @JwpGaming
    @JwpGaming 6 місяців тому +2

    I think its cool these shops exist and often keep the retro, well, more like "vintage" stuff in their inventory still.
    because I'm in the business of building a gaming computer of parts that were only available between 1999 and 2000. And to find some of that stuff sealed instead of getting it all second hand is really nice.

  • @JoeRogers-i7p
    @JoeRogers-i7p Рік тому +332

    I absolutely love Keith. He should be a regular. Also, when he mentioned the Lenovo Waterbottle, it reminded me of the LTT waterbottles.

    •  Рік тому +9

      And i Thought that would do the LTT bottle card for the clip

  • @xElectricblaze
    @xElectricblaze Рік тому +430

    You made that mans year honestly. Way to go Linus, great video!

    • @robotube7361
      @robotube7361 Рік тому +20

      Year? More like decade.

    • @Hexality
      @Hexality Рік тому +7

      @@robotube7361 "More like century"

    • @braymondak
      @braymondak Рік тому +10

      store was going to be bankrupt within 6 months

    • @day-one4676
      @day-one4676 Рік тому +7

      @@braymondak Exactly this. Guy gets into business and needs stock, every moment that stock deteriorates in price and he has to sit and watch the slow burn.

    • @hunyesmith03
      @hunyesmith03 Рік тому

      @@day-one4676 Yuuuuuup, my old home business was a tech store, buy low or broken and fix and/or sell high, basic stuff but had so much stock sitting there just gathering dust and loosing value with every day… Still sorta do it after a move (literally threw away like £5k worth of stock in a move back home to London from Edinburgh FFS, in a box outside saying “Fully working, take me though”) but business here in London is way more competitive so harder but still, yeah stock sits and sits especially if it’s something niche. Literally sold some stock i bought for £500 for £350 a couple weeks ago…

  • @Matthew-dp3hf
    @Matthew-dp3hf Рік тому +819

    This was my favorite Linus tech tips video ever. I was worried that Linus was going to be too focused on the money but I knew his heart was in the right place when he gave the owner a do-over for $2k when he lost the $10k marble roll ❤

    • @bland9876
      @bland9876 Рік тому +23

      plus the gun not having any discounts on anything really good for Linus ya maybe a little rigged in the shop owners favor

    • @abebuenodemesquita8111
      @abebuenodemesquita8111 Рік тому +7

      not to take away from what linus is doing ubt its easy to spend money when its a sponsor's not your own

    • @jimmysmith3277
      @jimmysmith3277 Рік тому

      @@abebuenodemesquita8111 Plus income from the videos views. Still helps the shop owner out of a bad ish situation in a modern world. Most shops close due to the modern world, fact he is open means something is working for him. In my opinion and observations from life where I am that is.

    • @roslolian11
      @roslolian11 Рік тому

      ​@@abebuenodemesquita8111it's still his choice to help this particular store

    • @reaverrr
      @reaverrr 11 місяців тому +4

      @@abebuenodemesquita8111I mean they could’ve spent it on something else or kept it so I don’t really think that makes sense that it’s the sponsors money.

  • @bygxproplay2176
    @bygxproplay2176 7 місяців тому +3

    I just want them to hire this guy, he is amazingly funny

  • @shady9800
    @shady9800 Рік тому +164

    Wow keith is a natural, he genuinely made me laugh over 10 times. Happy he got what he deserved

  • @minwuv
    @minwuv Рік тому +771

    I was just there ! PC needed to be fixed and found the best reviewed local store, and I happened to see a picture of Keith and Linus. He told me about this video and it's cool to see something like this happen locally ! He's as nice in person as he is on video.

    • @thatguyFS6961
      @thatguyFS6961 Рік тому +6

      whats the
      store name and whereabouts

    • @Blade-hf9po
      @Blade-hf9po Рік тому +9

      Was the store re-stocked?

    • @minwuv
      @minwuv Рік тому +40

      @@Blade-hf9po Not fully; Keith said the video was just filmed recently, but it looks like they’re on their way

    • @LonneLpp
      @LonneLpp Рік тому +10

      Since watching this video I am going to have to head out there little later to see the new stock!
      - Local videos are rare

    • @skullies3580
      @skullies3580 Рік тому +7

      @@thatguyFS6961 its literally said at the beginning of the video 0:50

  • @blueburger4
    @blueburger4 Рік тому +118

    Somehow this is randomly THE single best video that has ever been on the channel (yes, even WAN show and LTX) and i kinda really want more but kinda love that it's its own thing and dont want another shop owner to potentially ruin this moment 😂

  • @MamaMOB
    @MamaMOB 3 дні тому

    This was absolutely amazing! It was so fun to watch you make that man's day! To help him clean out so much old merchandise that he just couldn't get rid of. Thank you for doing it!

  • @THarSul
    @THarSul Рік тому +193

    this was magical, would love to see a series of linus doing stuff like this with little one off shops like this place, when money permits, just traveling around and doing this to give little shops a big monetary boost.

  • @davidbubble6863
    @davidbubble6863 Рік тому +227

    This is another LMG video that legitimately makes me laugh out loud, especially when Keith rolled +100%. Wholesome video.

  • @Valyoyoable
    @Valyoyoable Рік тому +358

    This is one of your best videos from the past year imo. Lots of jokes (synergy with Keith is phenomenal), helping a small shop get rid of dead stock, showing old pieces of technology and how they changed over the years.
    And because you helped the shop owner get rid of old/dead stock, now he can either restock with up to date materials or simply change direction of the shop, like focus more on repairs or a completely different branch.

    • @WinnieThePugh
      @WinnieThePugh Рік тому +1

      Always love to see small business stay in business. I wish I had this kind of money to help them out but glad someone is. Shop local!

  • @crosshopecleaningllc5207
    @crosshopecleaningllc5207 4 місяці тому +2

    I love what you did. This is so cool. Thank you for helping a small business stay open in this day off online shopping.

  • @michaelshoemaker7422
    @michaelshoemaker7422 Рік тому +434

    Hats off to everyone at LTT for this video. After all the crap blew over you guys drop this video and I feel like the entire team had a blast. Best video I’ve seen out of LTT!

    • @cupuacu4life13
      @cupuacu4life13 Рік тому +1

      Never worked in a ghost kitchen did ya

    • @adoksym
      @adoksym Рік тому +1

      And only one person lost his job during the making of this video! :D

  • @DiyDadFL
    @DiyDadFL Рік тому +199

    My first job at 15 was working in a mom & pop computer store. This definitely brings back a lot of memories with all the weird, random stuff my boss would keep

  • @makeitezr93
    @makeitezr93 Рік тому +229

    I really enjoyed this episode. Wholesome, and you're really helping a mom and pop shop. Love this. Too bad this isn't something you could realistically do often.

    • @215Xavier
      @215Xavier Рік тому +8

      Channel name change, MrLinus

    • @aur3ll219
      @aur3ll219 Рік тому

      yeah but im just wondering how is he going to do business now an empty shop is a dead shop ?

    • @matthewoyan
      @matthewoyan Рік тому +4

      ​​@@aur3ll219Apparently according to Maps reviews he does more repairs than retail, which is the most likely reason why it managed to stay afloat. I can see him restocking with newer cables since those tend to be "emergency" items when one breaks, or printer ink even. He could stock with new PC hardware but he'd have to have some sizable margins to break even.

    • @0Arcoverde
      @0Arcoverde Рік тому

      Of course he could
      10-20k per video? Is cheap, tho, it would get repetitive

    • @aur3ll219
      @aur3ll219 Рік тому

      @@matthewoyan good :)

  • @MarkViniiYT
    @MarkViniiYT 4 місяці тому +1

    One of the best videos on the channel!
    I have always dreamed of owning my own computer store and it was great to see someone in need getting financial help and have fun. Great video guys.

  • @77Blackdove
    @77Blackdove Рік тому +78

    As someone who had to close down their shop, this makes me teary eyed and happy to see. A lot of people don't realize just how much of a loss computer stores take. You buy a monitor or CPU one week, and 2 weeks later the price drops, your stuck footing the bill. Online competition means everyone expects 2% or less markup. You have to hope custom orders and repairs will cover the losses from the products.

    • @okkiesmaster7820
      @okkiesmaster7820 Рік тому +4

      Dumb investments result in bankruptcy. Pikachu shock :o

    • @iksdeeee
      @iksdeeee Рік тому +1

      When that guy was saying the prices for the ancient macbooks I almost fell from my chair, people who trying to scam people dont deserve good things. That man in the video is a scumbag for real.

    • @MySkybreaker
      @MySkybreaker Рік тому +2

      Please tell me this is satire.@@iksdeeee

    • @iksdeeee
      @iksdeeee Рік тому +1

      @@MySkybreaker Bro, when he was trying to sell that one macbook for almost 1000 dollars? A OLD MACBOOK? I got the same one like 2 years ago for 430 almost maxed out. That guy is a scammer and I am really sad, that they bought out his store, nobody who I upmarking his prices that much dont deserve this type of winning

    • @thusarakapalliyeguru7655
      @thusarakapalliyeguru7655 Рік тому

      ​​​​@@iksdeeeeit's 900 cad so like 670 usd, the same 2019 MacBook pro with base specs goes for around 599 on Amazon, not sure about the specs on this one, but don't really think that makes him a scammer. And there ain't no way you got a maxed out 2019 MacBook Pro for 430 usd in 2021, when it was only 2 years old as the price of a base model when brand new was 1299 usd.

  • @lokalbredstudios
    @lokalbredstudios Рік тому +117

    Man what a time to be alive. Helping people is always the better choice. Just watching this made me happy

  • @yayafitini
    @yayafitini Рік тому +385

    to be in this business he knows how hard it has been for those small stores. they've been dead for years

    • @MEatRHIT2009
      @MEatRHIT2009 Рік тому +18

      I went to a stereo/electronics repair shop when my A/V receiver died, the only certified one to do warranty repair was a 40+ minute drive and I live in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the US. It's kinda sad, it's definitely becoming a lost art. When I went there I probably could have spent hours just looking around at all the vintage and pro gear they had. They probably stay in business because the pro gear is expensive enough to warrant repair and the vintage stuff still works just as well as modern gear, just without some of the modern inputs.

    • @nemesisblack00
      @nemesisblack00 Рік тому +2

      well with those prices no wonder.

  • @whiteassassin13
    @whiteassassin13 4 місяці тому

    man its so nice to see linus go out and help out these shop sell there old crap it prob really helps them out and that is just very nice of him