If anyone has hurt the thrift industry it is the companies themselves ever since these companies have started looking up item values to price in store employee theft has gone wild once they learn what the item is and what it’s worth they will overprice them or never make it to the sales floor
@derekelliott6098
Жыл бұрын
I'm east of Cleveland - Mento, Ohio. 15 mainstream thrifties ~30 minutes E,S,W (cant go too far north from here), including 3 Savers. I am not short of places for inventory. However, I have spoke with the COO and CFO of Cuyahoga County Goodwill operations about pricing. I got the very, very strong cold shoulder. So, I went to social media (and local reseller groups) and plastered their responses to me. 2 months later I get an email with a $200 voucher for the GWs in that district. I asked "Why the "goodwill" gesture?" In a deflected manner: "We appreciate your business and any business your influence can bring for the greater good of your community" I took it in jest. I forwarded the email to 20 resellers. We all went to different GW locations at the same time. We all got $200 gift cards. In short, a snide way of "when you point a finger, 3 are pointing right back at you."
@wolf870626
Жыл бұрын
Over the last year my Goodwill went from shoes being between $2.99 and $9.99 to $25 being the average $15 being the lowest and $50 being the high end and they eliminated all discounts including senior and military its crazy, greedy and ridiculous.
@ilj1259
Жыл бұрын
Thrift stores will find that by increasing the prices will translate to less sales and the shelves being over crowded with old inventory. I see that with my local thrift store... They do eventually put product on sale.
@wolf870626
Жыл бұрын
@@ilj1259 I'm friends with the manager of my Goodwill and he hates all of it he held out on raising prices until corporate sent someone to yell at him about it and he said their foot traffic is down by almost 40% and that well over half of what goes on the shelf winds up in the outlet bins now when it used to be about 20%
@derekelliott6098
Жыл бұрын
@@ilj1259 It's cyclical. Like a radio station that starts playing more ads BC less listeners. More ads, less listeners, etc, etc. Next thing you know they are the modern day MTV of radio. Raise prices BC you have less traffic based on the fact you raised prices. Raise prices to makeup losses BC you have less traffic from raised prices. Its the song that never ends (and HA.... that's stuck in your head now)
@scrapgal4703
Жыл бұрын
I have been selling on eBay since 1998 off and on and have seen many changes I do think that KZitem has changed things but I think that most of it has been good changes since you can learn so many different and helpful things. I do believe that the popularity of reselling has affected thrift stores and prices have gone way up. but it is your choice whether you want to purchase or not. I feel that I will not donate to goodwill anymore as the ones in my area are ruining the donated products by writing with a sharpie on everything such a shame as the vintage products have survived for so many years and they just put it in the landfill by writing all over it . If you don't like the goodwills or other thrift stores don't shop there. I am thankful for all the info I have found
@donovanbradford8231
Жыл бұрын
That is a great way of looking at it. One of the people I follow is techn sports and he brings up people will buy items when they haven't made sales. The real trick is I have made sales and I have $100 in my pocket that's what I have to work with. Most say I made a sale now let's buy $100 worth of stuff and go into crazy debt.
@retroscavenger3090
Жыл бұрын
Between black rock owning eBay and KZitem resellers, yes those are the worst for the masses outcomes in this business.
@nancystockwell7829
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know Black Rock owns ebay and youtube, that explains a lot!
@juniperpatch9234
Жыл бұрын
The biggest threat I see for small online businesses, including resellers is the out-of-control cost of shipping. This is my cause of worry for the future.
@MyLivingJournal
Жыл бұрын
I bet the resellers or some others will come up with a way to get around that. I even had an idea come to mind that would be great. There is usually a solution to a new problem. 🙂
@Patriot11111
Жыл бұрын
If that's your only cause of "worry" you have it made.
@jeremyhaley4917
Жыл бұрын
I have been a reseller in Virginia full time for 3 years now and yes I would agree that more and more people are aware of people reselling but I will say this reselling is not easy and so many people think that it is and that’s the problem. People want to put minimal effort into it and expect to make good money. This channel along with a lot of others make it look easy at times but it’s more to it than you think. It’s more than just rolling up to a garage sale paying a quarter for something and selling it for 20$ 50$ 100$. There are countless sales and hours put in where sometimes you find nothing or very minimal and let’s call it what it is we are living through a point in history where people are lazy and it’s easier to make excuses rather than put in the time a effort to make it be successful.
@silverhairstacker8664
Жыл бұрын
Since resellers will always post on social media there is no value in worrying about it. Just adapt and move on.
@fourrosethrifters
Жыл бұрын
I started watching you during Covid, the knowledge is priceless, when I made up my mind this is what I wanted to do, I watched you and 4 others for over a year before I ever stepped foot into a thrift store! I now discovered it’s an ongoing learning process, no matter how much you source you just never know enough! I’m grateful.🙏🙏
@derekelliott6098
Жыл бұрын
Im east of Cle, Ohio. Plenty of thrift stores. Since you are newer to reselling and sourcing, I strongly suggest while you are sourcing to write down which stores have their best sales and when. Savers are Mondays, VoA is last Tuesday, another store is last 5 days of the month, even a MASSIVE media place over an hour drive has a media sale every 31st of the those months: $1 each per up to 100. etc, etc. I get the .10c each 1000 items+ Spend all day, but have tons of media inventory. Save on inventory when you can, supplement that with frequent stops at stores that have A LOT of what you sell.
@squirls1025
Жыл бұрын
Thrift stores such as Goodwill get their items for free and now you are seeing $50 shoes for sale and yes they are there to make as much money as possible for their missions but everything was free and those $50 shoes does not help the families that are buying for personal use. They have fixed prices for every type of clothing and I feel they should stick to that no matter what it is. Now they are doing boutique-type stores as well. So they are only using fixed prices for the lesser quality items which does not benefit the shoppers let alone anyone else.
@RetiredGoodtimes
Жыл бұрын
I have seen many more cell phones out at garage sales this year. When I first started reselling thrift stores in my area did not know to look up items on eBay. Now they are have specific employees that do that exact task, and prices went up accordingly. It is true that KZitem resellers definitely are the reason for all of this. What I am scared of is that where I live cannot take too many more resellers. It will become more saturated than it already is. This will make the competition so great in my area it will become nearly impossible to find good items to sell due to so many resellers. I would not have started reselling if it wasn't for KZitem resellers, but there are so many doing this it is having a negative affect. There is a Ying and a Yang. I think the greatest negative affect is how the thrift stores have reacted to all this reselling craze.
@dianepropson2508
Жыл бұрын
I do believe that thrift stores are charging more because of resellers, eBay, and youtube. But I also believe they could be making more money if they would reduce their prices and sell more instead of it going to a landfill.
@mis7089
Жыл бұрын
You are absolutely correct. I went to one shop in April and they were selling all long sleeve and sweaters B1G1 because of the season change. Not only did they lighten their inventory but many people could refresh their wardrobe and sell old for new or renewed as we say.
@dianem6951
Жыл бұрын
They also don’t pay the fees or taxes. Their customer base is only local. eBay has a larger customer base.
@lifesasandybeach
Жыл бұрын
How the "thrift" stores are doing by raising the prices on items, are only hurting themselves. Look at the way people have stopped buying from them. It is cutting their nose off, in spite of their face. They say they are helping people to have jobs. However, the fact is, the CEO's are making more money than ever before. Profits are not going to people who need jobs, it's making sure the executives are taking that money. I refuse to round up to the next dollar, it isn't helping the people that need it.
@jeffcole1914
Жыл бұрын
Reseller here been doing it all my life. Realistically I don’t do it for a living it’s always been a few hundred a year hobby seller. The people that make a living don’t compare to me I definitely don’t put in the effort necessary to make a living. I do now and have known that KZitem would cause a frenzy in sellers and pricing. I have a but? When people start doing this and realize you have to source clean list store pack ship and then field the whining customer and keep this great perfect sales feedback. I went to a thrift this week and the person was being rude to me I explained to her that I could buy these items new but chose to thrift shop in an effort to help with the community effort she snapped at me and said well we are doing fine without you !! I had to explain to her that her thrift store was to increase possibilities for disadvantaged families and the hard to employ. I informed her that I and all the people that shop with the store are the only reason there was a store and that we were her paycheck people seem to forget customers are KING we need them. I offered my services as I spent my life training others how to sell and provide excellent customer service at the same time. Left my number and received a call from the manager who was extremely apologetic and said I was welcome to volunteer and that yes that their mission depended on the community to serve the community. Remind the folks at your thrift store employee that they are paid by the customers they hold in such low regard.
@johannadam8134
Жыл бұрын
The only thing that annoys me about resellers like commonwealth is that they pretend to be good people but then rip off little only ladies for their gold and silver. Really paying $1 for gold and silver? Oh but look I donate to blah blah.
@commonwealthflipper
Жыл бұрын
To be fair that commonwealth guy is a jerk for sure. Also to clarify. Silver isn’t worth more than a few dollars in most cases and the video you are referring to I often buy jewelry not knowing until I bring it home. Had I known I would have paid more. Also If I didn’t buy it someone else would have. Not that that argument will be sufficient for you.
@johannadam8134
Жыл бұрын
@@commonwealthflipper "Silver isn’t worth more than a few dollars" you mean the sterling silver flatware set worth hundreds that you paid a few bucks for? How about numerous times you picked up vintage shirts worth hundreds and offered $15 for the whole pile? "If I didn’t buy it someone else would have" So just because everyone is ripping off grannie its okay for you to do it? Your a teacher, didnt the nazis do what all the other nazis were doing? You could've warned them its worth more and walked away. Anyway I do the same as a reseller. I just don't pretend like i'm a good person. Own it, your dishonest and a swindler.
@leticiasanchez6973
Жыл бұрын
Love the teacher in you. No one else on KZitem is like you. Your children and blue ridge mama are one of a kind. As a mom you have my support, not easy to get our children to participate, period.
@commonwealthflipper
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@downsizeduo
Жыл бұрын
Downsizing after retirement and learning what is good and what is “attic junk”😂Love all of the great information you give! Thanks!
@Flipmasternick711
Жыл бұрын
Started watching your channels about 6 months ago. I've probably got the most reselling information that I know, from watching this channel. I really enjoy the way you mix together new things that are happening with Ebay and other selling sites. While giving your opinions, stating facts, and showing what you're selling. I started reselling August 2022, and made $1100 my first week selling the things from around my house that we don't use or need. So that hooked me in pretty well lol. I've been full time ever since, and love starting my day of packing and listing, while watching your videos. I learn something new every time. So thank you for doing what you do! You helped me live a better happier life. 😊
@margiemarion9437
Жыл бұрын
I think KZitem resellers provide a lot of knowledge via their experiences. Also I saw on the news many people are buying 2nd-hand stuff. Re-using is good for the environment.
@the_return024
Жыл бұрын
Goodwill ruin they selves with their prices for used items
@user-um8dj1gc7e
Жыл бұрын
I think the reason it has gotten worse over time is clear but hidden from the vast majority of people. Why do we now need 2 income earning households? Why are more people hustling even with part time jobs? Inflation even at 2 percent a year over time is devastating. Blame the federal reserve not people trying to get ahead.
@amy-betharnette9754
Жыл бұрын
I am a stay at home Mom, my husband is sickly and I take care of him and Homeschool one of my kids. Reselling has become a valid form of income for me and if it weren’t for KZitem, I never would have learned how to do it.
@stacymacie2
Жыл бұрын
There is enough out here for everyone the issue is these “nonprofits” worrying about profiting more than we do… so more stuff will just end up at the bins or in the landfill
@Diggitythriftdog
Жыл бұрын
Love the conversation today! Being a reseller means you will be a lifelong learner which is a good thing!
@garybrown3955
Жыл бұрын
I used to think the internet ruined all the great bargains! Still true, but that’s what advances in time brings to life. Just think back to when you were a kid and how far we have advanced. For good or bad is up for debate. It can’t be stopped. Reselling keeps stuff out of landfills and gives the item a “new life”. Keep Having FUN! Oh, i haaaaatttteeee change also!!! Lol!!!
@nicolehuffman2995
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been an EBay reseller for 20 years. My recommendation is to be very careful about the quality and condition of items that you purchase for resale. Then research the sold & unsold items that are similar to what you have. Know your purchase price point & selling prices. Also give a thorough description of your item when you list. Good luck; Third & Forth quarter will soon be here.
@ThatandThisforYoujenn
Жыл бұрын
Opened my eBay store 2 years ago with stuff around my house. Found Crazy Lamp Lady, Antique Nomad and Thrifter junker vintage hunter on KZitem first. Then the algorithms showed me your Commonwealth channels...(now I have Tupperware in my store!) Darn you, Kevin! Lol...I'm a better reseller because of you guys. And I'm making more $!!! Thanks for the free knowledge!💕
@mohawkjoestradingpost4890
Жыл бұрын
I have been buying and selling for decades long before there was a KZitem or even an internet. What I can tell you is this in the old days pre-internet we would sell items at flea markets and garage sales antique booths Etc. Many of the items that we sold in those days brought a lot more money than they do today because of the internet. However because of the internet we are able to educate ourselves on the things that are customers really wanted, and because of that we are able to sell things that don't have a market locally that we may have just donated or thrown away in the past. Now because of sites like eBay Craigslist Facebook especially in the early days of the internet that we are now able to sell to customers around the world. So even though some items have lost value many more have gained value and that's a win for everybody!
@DeboraKerr
Жыл бұрын
Great topic! I love the information (and the competition) that KZitem and other social media gives me. A downside that I see is having the eyeballs of regulators and over-controlling lawmakers soaking up these videos and coming up with new ways to financially punish us little guys for trying to get ahead.
@commonwealthflipper
Жыл бұрын
It’s nots really about punishing the little guy. It’s more about protecting the big guys that donate to campaigns. But it has the same effect
@bartermania
Жыл бұрын
When places such as gw are incorrectly looking up ebay comps and putting insane asking prices… i think it hurts our desire to source where we used to/unpleasant wrench in things than we are used to. 🤔☘️
@jaysieradzki8729
Жыл бұрын
You’re channels are the reason I have been reselling for the past 4 months. I’m retired and was looking for something to do and absolutely love this and appreciate all the valuable information you provide.
@whenboysetsfire1
Жыл бұрын
You could have taken up knitting...
@joannb8195
Жыл бұрын
I have learned alot from youtube resellers. Items I would have never thought were worth a good buck. Watch all your videos and learn something every time.
@all_kaps
Жыл бұрын
I do run into a lot more resellers now then I did 7 or 8 years ago. Back then you would see the people you knew were selling in antique booths, and maybe a little bit online, but not the full-time younger sellers like I see now. (I like to talk to them when I run into them....get their stories. They are for the most part pretty nice and like to chat.) And every time we're chatting KZitem reseller A-B-C or D is brought up as someone who has inspired them to go for it. So I think that just forces people to have to be more knowledgeable about stuff. I feel like the younger people (I'm 47 BYW....SO old.... :) go for the low hanging fruit: Videogames, vintage T-shirts, vinyl, and retro toys - all stuff I LOVE to find, but it's just not out there like it used to be unless you're first to a sale. But I always say there is still plenty of stuff out there for everyone, you just have to realize that the days finding 50 cent N64 or Gamecube games every single weekend are over. That doesn't mean there's no profit out there to be made.
@ThriftingTreasure
Жыл бұрын
A Scarcity mindset will hold you back. There's enough for everyone.
@theresellinghusband
Жыл бұрын
I've said it a million times and I'll say it again. Bigger KZitemrs don't care about what they pick up in their videos because they make thousands per month from KZitem. Then there's some that get special early access to stores before they open. Watch really closely on certain people's videos there is nobody else in the store shopping. That's why they find grails and can have their own website to sell them and always find great items. I've only been doing this for a little over 3 years now and I went from watching 2 or 3 channels to 10 back down to 3 because the others only care about content and not Reselling.
@nikelpikleger9754
Жыл бұрын
Thriftalife? Daily refinement?
@theresellinghusband
Жыл бұрын
@nikelpikleger9754 Never watched Thrift a Life and I watch Chris every now and again. Not saying he don't put in the work but the plugging of his Patreon and other things is getting ridiculous.
@Debtcollectorhelpsthepeople
Жыл бұрын
Yup so right. Dude from Houston gets early access, pro picker either has the most empty goodwills in Ohio or he gets early access
@theresellinghusband
Жыл бұрын
@waynepineda2092 Paul finds more grails in one trip than most find in their lifetime. And his early access has been confirmed.
@William1962
Жыл бұрын
I have been selling on ebay for the last 12 years. When I retired and found myself with nothing to do then I decided to sell full time. But I suspect that's there a lot of horse trading going on.
@annisameyers8974
Жыл бұрын
I've learned too much from other resellers online to get mad at them for anything. :) More competition will also weed out those who don't want to work hard. It also encourages people to learn to stretch themselves and learn about new categories to stay competitive and fresh. Thanks for sharing your perspective and helping other resellers learn the trade!
@OriginalNethead
Жыл бұрын
My local Ill Will has less stuff for higher prices. Anything they know is good gets sold on line for pretty close to retail, and they have crews researching things. Even coffee mugs. Stores here get the accidents, junk, damaged items and Target leftovers. "OH but you're supporting a cause." HOWEVER, they forget that a lot of resellers got into the game due to disabilities and by hurting us they're harming the very group they claim to be helping. Do they care? They do not. It also hurts the poor, who can't afford to pay the higher prices. See "do they care". The resellers have mostly left because there's no point. They can't buy retail to sell at wholesale, and the thrifts have forgotten that they're also supposed turn and burn instead of letting stuff sit until it sells. Tag/church sales: "It sells for X on eBay"....forgets that eBay sellers won't pay that. Around here, items with ebay listings taped to them tend to sit on the shelf. Even regular tag salers who don't resell keep walking. Preview sales at churches here charge admission rather than extra. I do learn from KZitemrs,beause... why not?
@colinherb7069
Жыл бұрын
i think part of the issue is that some people cant adapt to the changing market. People LOVE when things are comfortable. New people are joining Ebay with new styles. Like everything else in life you gotta adapt to the times. Idk. I'm a new reseller only a year in. But thats just my take.
@unclegreenskatesoda9570
Жыл бұрын
It's kind of my opinion though that thrift stores that end up charging too much because they 'see it on ebay' are playing themselves most of the time. The people pricing the items aren't re-sellers 9 times outta 10 and they don't understand the difference between BIN prices and sold prices, they end up just clogging their own shelves with stuff priced up away from re-sellers and often priced up away from bargain hunters just shopping.
@Nonasdaughter-Annette
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin: I have been watching your channel for a couple years. My mom is soon to be 90 and has dementia. I am lucky enough to have her with me when I watch your videos. She has her favorites and you and your family are one of hers! She talks to you and thinks you can hear her. It is so cute. She loves the kids and always says "Those are some good kids!" Thanks for all you do for the reseller community!
@paulam7494
Жыл бұрын
The honest sellers are being hurt by the so many scammers that don’t sell a truthful product. I am to the point I only buy from sellers I have bought from past.
@coastcity7029
Жыл бұрын
It's not resellers, it's the technology that changed the game. Google Lens and other scanning apps make the Average Joe, with no knowledge, able to sell along with experienced resellers. On top of that, there's a lot of platforms for reselling, which makes the reselling market more diverse and competitive.
@AbbyAvocado77
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate how much I have learned from you and others on KZitem. I don’t think you guys and gals have ruined things. Remember that the only people who are complaining are threatened by competition.
@thevillagehaunt8417
Жыл бұрын
KZitem is the main reason we resell! We keep watching to see what else we can learn.
@mistyhines9827
Жыл бұрын
I've learned a lot from watching KZitem. I mostly learned about the shipping process. I like seeing what other people pick up to resell but I also feel like what is available to resell wildly varies depending on where you live. So certain things might get the price ran up but not everything
@commonwealthflipper
Жыл бұрын
For sure
@catwhisperer968
Жыл бұрын
Social media has its down side & it’s up side. Sharing & learning (with verification) is the only way to go. Look back to what people said about the telephone & TV was killing radio 🤔
@commonwealthflipper
Жыл бұрын
Or online selling killing retailers
@catwhisperer968
Жыл бұрын
Online selling is NOT killing retail. The Retail can not handle competition. We improve & market our items to get our stuff out. Whatnot is a great example of social media & reselling outreach. It used to be fliers in mailboxes or big sears / JCPenney catalogs. 🤔 what comes next? And being an everything seller has helped me keep up my game. One market is flooded then I switch to another. The worst thing about retail they are out of stock or price is not as marked on items. Retail is killing themselves by not adapting to change.
@waitestreasures4264
Жыл бұрын
I have stopped going to the thrift stores that have online screeners in the back. I applaud Goodwill for attempting to maximize the earnings on donated goods- why shouldn't they!
@NettieGrandma
Жыл бұрын
Sourcing, cleaning and reselling is ALOT of work most of the time. Then there are costs for shipping supplies and storage. Even the cost of gas to go to sales and take packages to USPS puts a strain on a reseller. When I hear/receive comments from yard sale or thrift store people about "it sells for this much on ebay" I think of the costs for resellers and give a quiet smile while I move on to another sale. Don't show me a print out of what someone else is asking because it is not relevant. It's usually totally different or in not the same condition, etc. and the ebay seller will most likely not get even close to the listed price.
@commonwealthflipper
Жыл бұрын
totally agree.
@vennahhaga1230
Жыл бұрын
There are still great yard sale finds even with increased social media. I began Ebay during the pandemic when I had to retire. You and other You Tube sellers have been totally helpful in knowing what sells and what to look for. All in all this increased awareness is good for all
@galeshawyer2034
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin I was at a yard sale over weekend my friend was having he call me because he was selling his Bose cd radio and Sony 400 disc Blu-ray player he brought them out for and 3 others saw them my was selling them to me for $30 , the other started bidding on it one guy offer him $100 for both , when. My told them he promised it to me , they got upset and said some nasty things to my friend , I explained the they wasn’t working and I repair them , but they still said nasty things, I said I under your resellers , I resell myself but you don’t have to be rude , I don’t think there anything wrong to have a hustle and resale i be been doing this for over 50yrs. I turn 60 later this year , god bless your family Kevin and keep up your positive attitude I appreciate that ,
@pattyclemons7499
Жыл бұрын
i do think some employees cherry pick items before they hit the floor but not at all thrift stores
@gramajulietreasureadventur1104
Жыл бұрын
Kevin, I love you for your honesty...I have learned so much from you and have to say, supplementing my income is great...But I live for the Feedback. I wish I could KZitem & WhatNot...but I'm good for now. Reselling ...It's about Sourcing and finding the things people want. Competition is a good thing...Keeps reputable resellers always giving great customer service...Agree?
@jameswesterman9283
Жыл бұрын
I haven't watch the video yet but as an eBay seller since 1999 I can honestly say that KZitemrs have destroyed the business for us old timers. There's too many people saying look what I sold that the market is way over saturated. That's okay, you've got to look out for yourself
@pamodin4301
Жыл бұрын
Hi. I"m a reseller and I watch a lot of youtubers all the time. I learn something new all the time. 🙂
@mzmarihudson8013
Жыл бұрын
I don't bother with thrift stores much anymore I'm not a reseller but I see some thrift stores are obviously also selling online and a lot of times there's just dirty junk I don't want either as they've sorted out what's valuable and sold it online. Books are extremely hard to impossible to find unless they're mass market cozies lol. I see resellers at garage sales loading boxes and offering a price for the box so if I don't get there early I don't bother. Unfortunately this means most stuff is gone on Fridays since I work and resellers are only resellers. I'm only looking for movies and books for my mom or occasionally I find something in good shape for me. I don't usually buy any clothes,or most old pots because I don't know how they were used. That being said, I have bought great 2 dining tables at great prices useful for other family or me as aux tables. It just means I'm not usually going to find anything going head to head with the huge number of resellers here.
@Patriot11111
Жыл бұрын
Amusing It's been years since I wasted my time in the comment section of a YT reseller talking about how it hurts the business. Funny how a comment that does not praise & or agree with a YTer gets called "hate". There is NOTHING "complex" about the issue. More people buying for resale makes it harder to find items. You have to work harder. More people shoveling crap on line for sale drives prices down. Anyone who has been reselling for a long time can easily name 20 items that they used to sell that are not worth picking up any more. The market is washed out. Work harder sell more (for less) You bought a board game so that means it helps. yeah right. I wonder if at anytime in history a business man ever gave away his business ideas to his competition and said it was good. I went back and forth with many YTers on this (including CL Hunter) and it's always Amusing. Good luck to you
@commonwealthflipper
Жыл бұрын
I never called anything hate. I actually agreed with much of it
@Patriot11111
Жыл бұрын
@@commonwealthflipper I'm sorry, I thought I heard you say that you see a lot of people who are just hateful & vengeful . I must have been wrong again. I make many mistakes
@unclegreenskatesoda9570
Жыл бұрын
1 tactic I've found in my local thrifts is people hiding items so they can come back when the 'sale color of the week' changes.... I open every suitcase I see now because I've found some people's stashes! haha
@shannon_w.
Жыл бұрын
Me too lol 😉
@relentlesshaggler909
Жыл бұрын
All my thrift stores also have resellers in back that take all the good stuff for pennies
@EdgetonWolfeDrezwellington
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Had a friend at my local Salvation. She used to help me a lot for years. But she started that, then became the manager there. Store went downhill on prices within the next 12 months. She got fired and the company asked her to leave before they sue her. Crazy huh? Miss talking to her, sharing thrift, buy and flip stories. Ironic, over that time noticed all other Thrift Stores did the same. Ruined the fun and good prices. Now usually just stay home or order online. Thrift n Garage Sale days gave been over for quite some time now.
@jenniferscott1785
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy most KZitem resellers. I also see how resellers, not just KZitemr's, have "ruined" sourcing at stores and private sales. It is what it is. I can complain about it and waste my energy on that, or use my energy to figure out how to source well and make sales. It has changed over the 22 years I've been selling, but that goes for all retail, not just online reselling. More competition is a bummer. I do miss early Ebay. There is nothing like it. See you in Phoenix!
@blackforestgirl
Жыл бұрын
I have shared with people at yard sales about google lens and other things I use, I find most people have been really responsive to sharing information. I’ve just got started the past year and have learned so much from others.
@Katiesue04
Жыл бұрын
I dabbled in reselling for 6 months...I got sick of fighting for a bin at the goodwill bins. I also got sick of the low ball offers from other resellers. I had a pair of pants listed for 32 dollars, I sent back an offer for 30 they tried 4 times to get it cheaper. Finally they came back with an offer for 29.99...I let them have their penny.
@HeyJudeThrifting
Жыл бұрын
I have sold on eBay over the last couple decades just things around the house. Wanted to resell then, but didn’t have the knowledge! Thank you to all who have shared how to do this as I am now enjoying running my business part-time. My thrift store is crawling with resellers, but I still find great flips. Found a purse worth $100 resell for $9 just 3 feet away from another reseller. Also found some great things in the bins that were minutes away from being hauled of to their final destination (landfill). There is enough!
@angelsvintagetreasures
Жыл бұрын
Back in the 1990's, when ebay started, Railroadiana collectors thought ebay would RUIN the hobby. There were two organizations collectors would be a member of (RCAI and KL&L, which are still active today)and share information about other collectors. With ebay, sellers could circumvent collectors and sell directly. Did this affect the hobby? Some in person shows closed, but collectors still collected. ebay brought to light the cost of some railroad collectible items, but without research it's hard to know what somethings is worth. Really, what it comes down to is this, "Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it". I agree with you, Kevin, we have opened up our eyes to other interesting items to buy and flip. I've been sourcing for so long, it's second nature. I, too, pick up stuff that's interesting to me.
@katieandPhil
Жыл бұрын
I’ve found the thrift store near me is inconsistent within their own pricing. The same exact item was priced $9.99 on one and $29.99 on the other. When asking about it, I overheard them say that it really depends on who is tagging that day….
@charlottemccaig578
Жыл бұрын
The problem is the places look up eBay listings, not sold prices. As we know, some eBay sellers list for stupid high prices. If the shop wants to move merch then they will offer good prices to resellers. If they don't get tons of donations then they don't care how long an item sits so they can wait for a collector to pay the price. I found a bargain at an antique mall recently because the dealer doesn't usually sell glass. I have had to expand my shopping area because I do think YT has expanded the amount of people trying their hand at selling. It's a tough thing at first, I'm sure we all made crazy mistakes, so who knows how long people will stay at it. I've been selling for 27 years and can't do what I once did, my poor old back can't take it, so as we retire out hopefully younger folks take over. There's always competition for general items, if you can, specialize. This works well on eBay but maybe not for fleas. Learn all you can about the field, think about becoming a certified appraiser. Knowledge is power.
@mikeronniward1261
Жыл бұрын
I am thankful for KZitemrs because I have learned so much and still do. Years ago I used to sell pretty much nothing but books on EBay and then quit to go back to work when my baby graduated from high school. About a year and a half ago I started to resell and couldn’t believe how much stuff has changed in those years, books are pretty much worthless to sell and I had to learn how to sell differently! I’m thankful for the KZitemrs that I follow and for their insights and inspiration. Kevin you have been very helpful and I’m thankful for you and your family! Ignore the negativity of those who comment or complain, they are just unhappy and ungrateful people. -Ronni
@bearandbison
Жыл бұрын
I'm just starting out with my wife for reselling. We have a KZitem channel and really have enjoyed picking things up to resell. I think that any industry will continue to develop. I don't think it is a bad or good thing. But something in-between. If prices are priced up at a garage sale, walk away. If thrift stores are priced up, walk away. But I don't think you should give up. You will still find thrift stores and garage sales that don't quote eBay prices. For us it is a passion we enjoy, so I know this comment doesn't fit everyones situation. Just like any random comment on a KZitem video... but wanted to add some encouragement! We find things in Texas all the time. So far our ratings for best reselling prices here would be: 1. Garage Sales 2. Salvation Army 3. Texas Thrift 4. Goodwill Goodwill is goodwill.. lets be honest. Salvation Army hasn't been too terrible for us recently. And Texas Thrift is starting to trend towards goodwill prices. I would say it also depends on the day you go thrifting too. You go on a slow day and you can tend to find more reasonable pricing. You go on a weekend or a day when they do a major restock, then you get ebay pricing. Just my opinion, thanks for reading and God bless! Always enjoy the videos Kevin! We are hoping we get discovered on KZitem like you! One day maybe! 😊
@kendallziegler7444
Жыл бұрын
I noticed GoodWill prices increasing before the pandemic. A dress that would have cost just a few dollars is now more in the $10.00 range. I can get a new one at some places for that price. I love watching your channel. It has helped me with my eBay store. Just started about a year ago to earn extra money. Thanks
@mis7089
Жыл бұрын
You are so right. Ours now sells jeans for 7.99 or 9.99. I can find new on clearance for that. It's crazy!
@shannon_w.
Жыл бұрын
I personally just don’t like how it’s not just thrift stores that are pricing ridiculously high (which trust me they are most of the time not looking at sold comps, I used to work at a smaller nonprofit thrift store) but now it is trickling down to yard sales. The prices are just getting crazy there also.
@heatherdouglas-palumberi8297
Жыл бұрын
Saving vintage items for future generations is a good thing, as is keeping items from sitting in landfills, so however that can happen is O.K. by me! Frustrating that reselling is harder now for any/all of these reasons? A resounding YES! Great points re: educational aspect of KZitem, as well as the entertainment value.
@mac-be2me
Жыл бұрын
I was planning a huge yard sale along with some neighbors., We got together and decided to jump into Ebay. Along with your channel and a few others I think we have a great handle on getting started. I'm not planning on going any further after all items are sold.
@katzzvideo
Жыл бұрын
I believe the problem is that some resellers are revealing exactly where they are buying from, as far as the road and county and state they are in on their KZitem videos. This is causing an influx of buyers going to such thrift stores, flea markets and auction houses in small areas. Increasing competition for high profit items at low cost. It is hurting other resellers in that area. The KZitemrs could easily mention thrift store etc and not name the street cityetc.
@MyLivingJournal
Жыл бұрын
Even if one stopped doing it, the others wouldn't. What is going to happen, is going to happen. Things are speeding up in these days. I have noticed everything speeding up, ever since the internet became popular in 1997. I have noticed that even younger people talk faster & their words kind of run together. We old timers talk slower & always have. And we were taught to talk distinctly. Not run our words together. I can hardly understand the way some young people talk these days. It sometimes almost sounds like another language. 😆
@yaakovbenz
Жыл бұрын
I have actually got yelled at for being a reseller at a yard sale. When I asked for a price on 2 games the guy said "for you $50. You don't think I saw you looking on tour phone I know wat there worth" when I said no problem good luck selling them he yelled that he's a reseller to 😅. Anyways I personally learned about reselling from youtube I think that there is alot to learn and a tonnof different category also businesses have to change and adapt to times so with time if things get more expensive then we will figure our what happens then. For know I can't control what other people do on social media so just run with the punches and keep adapting. And tell them to STOP COMPLAINING. 😘
@SoraluverEternity
Жыл бұрын
KZitemrs like you are the reason I even kinda know what I'm doing now lol Thanks for the info Kevin! The pie is big enough for everyone!
@Deuce7Off
Жыл бұрын
Yesterday I was in line for a hot thrift shop in my area. One of the first 5 to get in, everyone in front of me was female. Come in and some guy was already inside by the shoe area without walking in from the front. He seemed to know every shoe that was good and grabbed them all immediately. Wow must be nice to volunteer right before opening...
@ichasevapor
Жыл бұрын
My Mercari had been dead!!! Only get low low ball offers or buys on old clear out items, think live sales have also played a roll into slow sales. Why pay $12-20/item when you can get it live for $1-5?
@larryhull2951
Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how limited some people’s way of thinking is. I won’t say you’re better off without this guy but I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it. Trying to reason with them will only give you a headache. We appreciate your content , keep up the good fight. Marty mart JAX FL
@jonnyvegas5041
Жыл бұрын
You and so many have taught me so much. I just hate the bragging type titles of videos like "Goodwill paid my mortgage"
@Foxedup
Жыл бұрын
I remember watching Pawn Stars well over 10 years ago and they were using eBay as a tool for pricing. On TV. With millions of a viewers.
@Candidtrue
Жыл бұрын
The Goodwill are now selling their $1.99 hats in the glass case at the front of the store for full on ebay prices.
@thetimelessrosevintage9963
Жыл бұрын
There are more & more yard sales etc pricing things off of eBay, but I think there is still enough that's not & we can always find things! Sometime I don't mind if Goodwill prices up the clothes, because I'll get them at the bins!! :) And Turner's joke actually made me LOL. He's so stinking cute!
@joelowens5211
Жыл бұрын
People make the mistake of not counting cost of TIME verses RETURN on money. If you make 25k,50k 1 million a year at your job or business you have to figure out how active or passive the returns are and the time involved. If you sold 2,000 items a year which is a ton of work at 20 dollars net profit each time before other business costs and taxes you would have 40k. That is an absolute crap ton of work to hit that number. Imagine the amount of sales you have to go to for buying that amount maybe 3,000 items or more purchased to then sell 2,000. So reselling someone needs to analyze the WHY for the purpose. Big difference if it's just for fun, making small money on the side, versus a full business to live off of and make a living. I am not a reseller at all or go to garage sales. The truth is top 10% of any field make the top money but they also tend to be innovators in the field and always pushing the envelope. The median earning tend to go through the motions just enough to get by. It comes down to passion and drive that stays continual on a daily basis and never falters. So that 40k example LOG YOUR HOURS and then you would get a more accurate view of what you make per hour for your time.
@brianahearn5778
Жыл бұрын
You've made learning the reselling business fun and we appreciate that!!
@paulah317
Жыл бұрын
I'm not a reseller and don't think resellers have ruined the thrift stores. I love thrifting, going to estate sales, garage sales and 28:27 buying from eBay sellers. More power to resellers. I can now avoid buying new stuff, avoid the cheaply made junk from that big country far away and avoid Amazon. If i was a reseller I woud havr scored a great deal today at an estate sale i attended. Paid $20 for about $300 of professional grade art supplies. I'm happily painting away today. Keep up the good work Kevin and I dont want any bubble wrap.
@teraline7488
Жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for KZitem, I never would have sold on eBay, but it still took me 5 years of watching videos before I finally took the plunge!
@erinb5609
Жыл бұрын
Having worst week in a long time. All that's sold are cheap items for $10 profit and I got my first return and have to eat all the postage. Oh well, next week will be better.
@freddycisneros5634
Жыл бұрын
When I'm at a thrift store and someone asks me if I'm a reseller my response is.. isn't everybody. 🤷
@darlenejones-nelson813
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations for winning the bubble wrap! I am still learning about reselling and I appreciate all the tips from everyone.
@carolwilliams8971
Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thanks for all you share. Love that your family is part of your channel. God bless and keep doing what you do!
@DNKs_Treasures
Жыл бұрын
I learn a lot from watching you tube videos, but depending on your area, the availability of certain items are definitely different, so you have to learn a lot on your own, I watch this channel a lot along with Troy at mountain man treasure a lot as they relate more to my area which is less populated, but I watch many others to learn in case I happen to run across something higher end if you will, I love to learn and become a better picker. Thanks Kevin for the content.
@cathydrz1650
Жыл бұрын
I would have given up... actually I would never had started without youtubers. I'm always learning and getting updated on things. I'd feel like I'm on a desert island as a reseller without it. Everything constantly changes, we need to be resourceful and adapt with it. There's always something else coming around the corner.
@laurasprague6940
Жыл бұрын
Reseller’s KZitem videos are to thrift store sourcing what the tv show Extreme Couponers is to coupons.
@ceciliaparks7984
Жыл бұрын
I love watching KZitem reseller videos. I have learned a bunch. Keep them coming!
@trobarge
Жыл бұрын
Yes google does make it harder for resellers to find good deals. It just means you have to work a little harder but deals are still out there to be found.
@shoofrap
Жыл бұрын
Has anyone brought up how the amount of very cheap knockoffs have taken over the market? I used to be able to buy batteries for the walkie talkies that I sell. Now I have ended up with batteries that will not even charge. And watch out for the drop shippers. Foreign sellers list their items as shipping from the US. When you try to return the item because it doesn’t work, they want you to ship it to China.
@jeffkeviston4424
Жыл бұрын
There are always the people who see problems lurking everywhere. It's called being Paranoid.
@miladelpamatmat
Жыл бұрын
To me, KZitem and podcasts are one of today's version of the industry and hobby magazines of old. Which do still exist but we can now get the information faster through such media. The other side of that is that it also means that those of us watching it need to act and adjust faster on some of that information given particularly when it comes to trends and FOMO.
@ivangies6314
Жыл бұрын
I'll say youtubers have certainly injured my reselling business, especially you and a few others. 🤓 I can't get anything done on my business because I spend too much time watching all the GREAT content you all provide. If I didn't watch, I wouldn't learn how to do better on E-Bay. As for Goodwill, their just raising prices because they can!!😭 Thanks Kevin!!
@commonwealthflipper
Жыл бұрын
Lol
@Patriot11111
Жыл бұрын
& we are lowering our prices because we have to.
@ivangies6314
Жыл бұрын
@@Patriot11111 for sure!!
@PlaSpoonMar
Жыл бұрын
I would sell things here and there 10 years ago. Now I'm trying to really get into the reselling world and have learned from your videos.
@vickiolson1198
Жыл бұрын
Yes, KZitem increases the knowledge of alot of buyers, but it increases my knowledge also. I have been selling on eBay for 26 years now and don't intend to stop as long as I can physically do the work. There is enough product and profit for all of us. Is it easy? No. I remember when eBay first came out and you could list anything at auction and end up with unbelievable prices. Selling was like falling off of a rock. But as eBay became more well known and more and more people started selling, auctions were no longer the way to go for most people. That slowed sales because you had to wait for your price. That is only one of the changes I have seen over the years.
@donovanbradford8231
Жыл бұрын
Very correct in the beginning a video game store I go to the owner compared it to the wild west no a days it's different. But yes the knowledge is important you just need to know what you're looking for. If your thrift store doesn't have clothing but a ton of cooking items maybe brush up on comps for those knowledge is power and that's what you need to succeed.
@corleenreeling3276
Жыл бұрын
I learn so much from all the KZitemr's that I watch! When I go into a thrift store and they have that paper stating Ebay prices......I just shake my head and wish them luck!
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