10 years ago I could buy a whole winter wardrobe at the thrifts for $60.00: coat, gloves, shoes, hats, sweatshirts/sweaters, cords, socks, thermal underwear, scarf... Seems unreal now.
i source specifically at the bins, I have to stay from 8am - 3pm 3-4 days a week. I try to list 20 items a day. You have to put in the full time effort for fulltime results.
It is totally worth it, but all bins are not created equal but its worth a shot. I need to source at the bins for 1-2 hours to find 30-50 items that actually meet my metrics to list on eBay.
i really appreciate this video. I shop at goodwill for my clothes and i can find the stuff you mentioned fairly easily. I sell on poshmark though. Ebay customers like to rent my inventory for 30 days then they file a item not as described and I up paying for return shipping..no thanks. I stick to poshmark.
Fair play to you, I'm just learning how to sell clothing. and brand names, which clothes to sell it gives you a headache. Love your dedication to your channel and viewers. Thanks for your time and effort to help us Newbies out . Nod UK
I appreciate the support my friend thank you. Yes the never ending pursuit of learning brands... it just takes some time to develop a good catalog of brands that are in abundance in your area.
I recently found many of the items in this video!!! Loro piana women’s silk striped top. $6.99 (This is in podunk Alabama lol.👍🏻👍🏻). Has some stains on the hem. If I can’t get the stains out or to decent level to sell - I can take it back. I spray stains with a combo of Shout and Krud Cutter. The combo works extremely well for me. I found a loro piana j crew men’s suit at the Birmingham bins under $5 for both pieces. Still need to list it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
First time watching your channel. I've been a reseller since 2016 but learned some new brands. Also, going to order vanish. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Hello! Your channel came up on my TH-cam. Thank you for the video! Will you explain how to tell vintage? I am struggling with this aspect in sourcing. Thank you again!
Welcome to the channel! Thank you! Yeah so general rule is single stitching around cuff and hem line. Paper tags made in USA, also look by the graphic of the shirt if there is one and usually there will be a date there by the logo.
@BeauJohnson1 I couldn't find the exact vest, mine is nwt, and sold comps were between 50 and 80, retails for over 200. And it's Ted Baker, and only a 25% sell through but couldn't pass it up for 4 bucks lol
Goodwill has forgotten the thrift store business strategy. It's VOLUME. Give me free stuff and see what happens. Fire sale EVERYTHING. Are you a reseller? Punch card discount and I want your number so I can move good stuff when it comes in faster. I would also do Whatnot runs. Im dumping NOTHING. Selling it ALL. LOL
How do you go about shipping? Do you list the items as non-returnable? Or do you offer returns? I have mostly wondered about how to ship and if sellers offer a return. It seems like dealing with returns would be a major headache. I was considering getting into reselling as "something to do" I am retired and bored beyond measure
You can do this Kathy no problem! Returns are part of business unfortunately, but it should never be the reason to not do something. Get started and see how it goes. Let me know if you have questions.
Returns for many of us are around 1%. Although a lot of us take a lot of photos, show measurements so that decreases the likelihood of returns. I do free returns as I sell more on eBay by doing so.
Hey there! How do you know or how can you tell the vivid linen is a man’s shirt? So many times I find women’s things in the men’s section so I have to be careful.
Thank you, unfortunately it’s 1x too big! 🙂 but I’ll definitely continue watching your channel. I appreciate that you’re willing to help people start a business!
from google - "technical flannel fabrics that aid in wicking sweat make it possible to ride in casual comfort and other sport activities known for durability and long lasting materials."
How do you clean jackets and blazers? Also, do you hold on to fall and winter or do you list during the summer too? I have sold more winter than summer in April and May 😂
I try to avoid any blazers that need cleaning so I make sure I check them well before purchasing. I list winter items all year long. Its always cold somewhere. Thanks for watching!
@@BeauJohnson1 Thanks, this helps alot. I have held on to some pretty cool winter clothing because I wasn't sure if listing in the summer was a good idea. Great content btw👍😊
Awesome info thanks, I actually wonder if Im pricing my items too low, when you talk about what price you'll be listing it for. Do you have a rule for the quality of an item before you purchase? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@@BeauJohnson1 are you doing any kind of prep beforehand (steaming/washing etc.)? Seriously, 20 listings in 30 minutes is amazing! Takes me forever and I'm not even doing 20 lol.
What crazy is Goodwill is pricing things so high that they aren’t getting purchased so they end up in the bins
Yup last week I counted 6 full bins of items straight from the retail store. Lol who is paying $39 for used womens hudson jeans?
10 years ago I could buy a whole winter wardrobe at the thrifts for $60.00: coat, gloves, shoes, hats, sweatshirts/sweaters, cords, socks, thermal underwear, scarf... Seems unreal now.
i source specifically at the bins, I have to stay from 8am - 3pm 3-4 days a week. I try to list 20 items a day. You have to put in the full time effort for fulltime results.
@Robert1546_Sea yeah, not counting listing and shipping though.
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🎯well said!
It is totally worth it, but all bins are not created equal but its worth a shot. I need to source at the bins for 1-2 hours to find 30-50 items that actually meet my metrics to list on eBay.
i really appreciate this video. I shop at goodwill for my clothes and i can find the stuff you mentioned fairly easily. I sell on poshmark though. Ebay customers like to rent my inventory for 30 days then they file a item not as described and I up paying for return shipping..no thanks. I stick to poshmark.
Style codes are a cheat code! Thanks for the shoutout!
You bet brother! Enjoy your weekend
That is amazing that you have filled your warehouse by yourself!!!!
Thank you Karen, its been almost a 4 year process. But now I'm trying to shrink the store down from 9k listings to 5k.
Another keyword on the Chico’s jacket: patchwork print.
I really appreciate those extra keywords! Thank you
Chico's Travelers line sells well...
Fair play to you, I'm just learning how to sell clothing. and brand names, which clothes to sell it gives you a headache. Love your dedication to your channel and viewers. Thanks for your time and effort to help us Newbies out . Nod UK
I appreciate the support my friend thank you. Yes the never ending pursuit of learning brands... it just takes some time to develop a good catalog of brands that are in abundance in your area.
I recently found many of the items in this video!!!
Loro piana women’s silk striped top. $6.99 (This is in podunk Alabama lol.👍🏻👍🏻). Has some stains on the hem. If I can’t get the stains out or to decent level to sell - I can take it back. I spray stains with a combo of Shout and Krud Cutter. The combo works extremely well for me.
I found a loro piana j crew men’s suit at the Birmingham bins under $5 for both pieces. Still need to list it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wow nice score! Always worth a shot at cleaning. Keep me posted on if it sells!
Thank you for all the free information you are willing to share. ,also you a very hardworking man. God bless you.
Your welcome & I appreciate the support!
My first experience with dovetail I found it new with tags and sold for 70 within a week. I now love dovetail lol
Love that brand, sold in two days for full asking price of $69.95. Dovetail for life!
First time watching your channel. I've been a reseller since 2016 but learned some new brands. Also, going to order vanish. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Welcome! Thank you, just trying to provide as much value as possible. Still learning something new everyday!
What is the STR on the items you are showing in this video?
Sourcing in KY is actually pretty good 😂
Hello! Your channel came up on my TH-cam. Thank you for the video! Will you explain how to tell vintage? I am struggling with this aspect in sourcing. Thank you again!
Welcome to the channel! Thank you! Yeah so general rule is single stitching around cuff and hem line. Paper tags made in USA, also look by the graphic of the shirt if there is one and usually there will be a date there by the logo.
Thanks for sharing your finds! Very helpful as I am trying to be more aware of men’s brands/items that sell well
Your welcome! Yes I learn new brands every week. Thanks for watching!
I just bough a jar of Vanish. Had a pair of jeans that had faint yellow stains. Soaked them for an hour and ta-da, those stains were gone.
Love that stuff, I under estimated it at first but I found that soaking for at least 1 hour really helps get those tough stains out.
Thanks for the tip
I found a Ted baker or Tom baker suit vest the other day. Comps look pretty good. One of the better items I've found recently
Great finds! Let me know what they sell for!
@BeauJohnson1 I couldn't find the exact vest, mine is nwt, and sold comps were between 50 and 80, retails for over 200. And it's Ted Baker, and only a 25% sell through but couldn't pass it up for 4 bucks lol
Yeah that should be a great flip!
Goodwill has forgotten the thrift store business strategy. It's VOLUME. Give me free stuff and see what happens. Fire sale EVERYTHING. Are you a reseller? Punch card discount and I want your number so I can move good stuff when it comes in faster. I would also do Whatnot runs. Im dumping NOTHING. Selling it ALL. LOL
First time watching. Keep up the good work.
Thank you my friend, you too!
Great video!! Didn’t see the link to join your online community. Please advise
Thanks! Here is the link - www.skool.com/profit-first-6817/about
Are you listing your jackets in the summer months or do you stash them and list them when the weather starts to cool.
I just list them all year. Its always cold somewhere. Sold a few jackets this weekend!
Great video. New subscriber and happy I found your channel.
I appreciate that Julie! Thank you for the support.
How do you go about shipping?
Do you list the items as non-returnable? Or do you offer returns? I have mostly wondered about how to ship and if sellers offer a return. It seems like dealing with returns would be a major headache.
I was considering getting into reselling as "something to do" I am retired and bored beyond measure
You can do this Kathy no problem! Returns are part of business unfortunately, but it should never be the reason to not do something. Get started and see how it goes. Let me know if you have questions.
Returns for many of us are around 1%. Although a lot of us take a lot of photos, show measurements so that decreases the likelihood of returns. I do free returns as I sell more on eBay by doing so.
I see the stain remover like, thank you. It is not "gold" does that matter or did they change the name I wonder.
Nah its ok, I see they have a new bottle that is the same exact product. Ill be making a video about this stain remover soon.
Can you do a video on using the Vanish on stains? I bought it but it doesn’t seem to be working for me
Yeah I will do a short video in the future on how I go about getting the stains out with this product. Thank you
Hey there! How do you know or how can you tell the vivid linen is a man’s shirt? So many times I find women’s things in the men’s section so I have to be careful.
buttons on the right is men's, buttons on the left is women's.
Is your black chambray top with the suns and moons on it still available?
Sure is.
@@BeauJohnson1, can you tell me what size it is?
2X Plus Size
Here is the link - www.ebay.com/itm/135084047524
Thank you, unfortunately it’s 1x too big! 🙂 but I’ll definitely continue watching your channel. I appreciate that you’re willing to help people start a business!
I’ve been a seller for 20 years and sold a handful of clothing, just can’t get myself to do clothing lol
Yeah it is defiantly not for everyone lol. Thanks for watching!
What makes a flannel “performance”?
from google - "technical flannel fabrics that aid in wicking sweat make it possible to ride in casual comfort and other sport activities known for durability and long lasting materials."
@@BeauJohnson1 Thank you.
Hey I'm getting a lot of 404 when I'm clicking links. Just fyi
Moved websites to new platform
How do you clean jackets and blazers? Also, do you hold on to fall and winter or do you list during the summer too? I have sold more winter than summer in April and May 😂
I try to avoid any blazers that need cleaning so I make sure I check them well before purchasing. I list winter items all year long. Its always cold somewhere. Thanks for watching!
@@BeauJohnson1 Thanks, this helps alot. I have held on to some pretty cool winter clothing because I wasn't sure if listing in the summer was a good idea. Great content btw👍😊
You welcome! Thanks for the support 🙏
Awesome info thanks, I actually wonder if Im pricing my items too low, when you talk about what price you'll be listing it for. Do you have a rule for the quality of an item before you purchase? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Your welcome! Yeah my metrics are generally at least 30% STR and $10 profit per item. But everyone's metrics for their business is different.
How long to list the 5 hours of sourcing?
I list 20 items per day takes me about 30 minutes.
@@BeauJohnson1 are you doing any kind of prep beforehand (steaming/washing etc.)? Seriously, 20 listings in 30 minutes is amazing! Takes me forever and I'm not even doing 20 lol.
Thank you nice video
Thank you 🙏
Do you accept best offers? And do you promote any of your listings? New watcher.
Welcome! Yeah I accept best offers and promote 99% of my items at 10%. The only things I do not promote are the higher priced items 300-500 dollars.
Your wear house is big 😅
Found a balenciaga shirt today for $3
Lets GOOOO, great find! Let me know when it sells!
Items in North Carolina are horrible.
No wonder you need all that space behind you… you are buying really slow sellers