I work at Goodwill in Avon, CT. I can say for certain that if you want to have a relaxed time looking for stuff, Tuesday and Thursdays around 3-4 PM (5-6 PM is also good) are the best times. Although we bring out new stuff all day, thats when there’s less people around. If you don’t mind crowds or fighting with regulars, the weekends (Fri-Mon) are when we get the highest volume of donations and when we have the most people bringing new items out.
@jumbothompson
4 ай бұрын
I like going after the regular pickers are gone. Most of them start early and finish around 3-4. I don't like going at that time. More relaxed in the afternoon.
@Sockhead67
5 жыл бұрын
Agree with this, when it’s not busy in the store is when they have more staff available to be restocking. Don’t overthink it though just go out and thrift :)
@ThriftSchool
5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! I say go out every day and you are guarenteed to come home with stuff at the end of the week.
@JUSTINSCOTT_OFFICIAL
5 жыл бұрын
I hit the same two thrifts damn near daily usually first thing - always find good stuff, maybe need to incorporate an afternoon run as well 🤔 thanks for the video!
@earningmyway5021
5 жыл бұрын
Here in Atlanta the best times to go is between 12:30 pm.and 5pm. That is when they start placing items out. After about 5:30 not much left. Going early in the morning here is not a good idea because they havent restocked. I guess it just depends on where u live.
@ThriftSchool
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I feel the same way
@lmp8932
5 жыл бұрын
I have a tiny church thrift in my town, only open on Fridays between 2 - 4pm. It used to be great, now everybody has found it! The 2pm rush is a madhouse, it's a very tiny store BUT I still find good stuff if I go in around 2.30 and can actually move around :) Last week it was a pair of almost new womens New Balance, the week before two pairs of Keds wedges - all for $1 a pair. I usually buy mostly mens clothes but there seems to be a lady in town who drops off her shoes after she has worn them only once or twice. I have picked up designer shoes and boots all for $1 -$2 a pair depending on who has priced them. It is a good Op shop for basic items, board shorts, T shirts, polos etc - my best find, a vintage Gucci polo that was sold to a fellow in the USA. The stores in surrounding towns (60 -70 kms away) get hit when I get there :)
@susanbehring3401
5 жыл бұрын
More great information! Thank you!
@texastoast7514
3 жыл бұрын
Now that you mention it, yeah.... Some of my best finds were going about 2 or 3 pm
@TheStaceySquad
5 жыл бұрын
How often should you be buying inventory if sales are slower?? Because I don't want to spend a bunch of money, that I might not be able to make back. And normally my budget is around $20-$40 every time I go... do you think it should be a bit higher if I want more sales? You make helpful videos by the way!
@ThriftSchool
5 жыл бұрын
Depends on what you are buying. Clothing has been extremely slow for me lately. If you are mostly buying clothing for ebay switch it up and do some amazon. Im not aure what kind of stuff you are looking for sadly, so its hard to help.
@TheStaceySquad
5 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftSchool I do a mix of clothing and hard goods like games,/toys kitchen items, some Disney Pins, and sometimes books/movies... so a variety of things to try and get a mix of customers I guess. Do you think book sets sell better than just a stand-alone book? B/c I haven't been able to sell a stand-alone book by itself yet. Sorry for so many questions I'm still a beginner at this and I've only been at this for about 7 months... but it's been better than in January luckily (when I tried to start). Thanks for replying though.. but I haven't applied for amazon yet.
@piggybankvillan
5 жыл бұрын
I usually only buy big ticket cool and unique items that I know would get me the most profit in a singular transaction than several small profit items.
@annisabaksh4533
3 жыл бұрын
I actually dont advise going an HOUR before the store closes with anyy store you go too.. usually items are all around the place from people moving things around and by 9 all the hot ticket items are gone
@cable30
3 жыл бұрын
I have gone to a certain place since notice they get alot variety. with media if able and not alot traffic u can score some good stuff if can snag before resellers find it any. i have seen after get some they bring out more and buers are like vultures sometimes lol swarming as they try stock any new at time lol. so i try be aware what if around and snag other may try sel or get for own want and have scored some sealed so not gotta check cds if watch able or not. since i dont clean cds i try get still useable any. i just go in and check with no list but try remember what got if any and think how bad want it cause know if not get may not be there next time which ahas had happen in past lol. s o i used to go early but since shoes are in same area it a pain cause so many i gues try get new shows woren or not to for own want or to try sell any. so stuff i skip for any reason but decent price for most part.
@danielmartinn
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips ! great content.
@ThriftSchool
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@brett35100
5 жыл бұрын
What apps do you use to look up how much items sell for?
@vmoonbeam6571
3 жыл бұрын
Probably Ebay
@eskilaofusca3995
5 жыл бұрын
Hey there nice video im from Connecticut also i live in Fairfield 👊🏻👊🏻
@ThriftSchool
5 жыл бұрын
Nice! I was just at Danbury Goodwill a couple of daya ago. I dont get down there too often. When I used to live in Southbury, I was in danbury much more often. Now Im living all the way up north in CT.
@eskilaofusca3995
5 жыл бұрын
Up to HARTFORD?!?!im in the beginning my journey always im around DANBURY MILFORD NORWALK BRIDGEPORT 💥
@SeanRyan_83
5 жыл бұрын
good stuff, keep it up brother
@ThriftSchool
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Will do.
@deztroyer76
5 жыл бұрын
As far as Goodwill goes, you have to be there at open for the best stuff since besides clothes, they don’t stock at all during the day, which really sucks.
@KorasiPKed
5 жыл бұрын
I think it varies from store to store, I have 3 stores that are 30 minutes apart from me at the one theyre always bringing out new bins and racks of things to stock the shelves, the other 2 they bring out new carts occasionally but not often throughout the day.
@ThriftSchool
5 жыл бұрын
You must live near a big city. I hear large cities dont restock during the day. Smaller towns usually do.
@deztroyer76
5 жыл бұрын
ThriftSchool Chicago Western burbs.
@sarahlibertybooker8116
5 жыл бұрын
What brands are selling right now? Im new to reselling. Any brands better over others?
@susanbehring3401
5 жыл бұрын
When you have an item that wrinkles easily do you bag it or keep it hung until it sells? Also, can you discuss your process for storing items for sale once you have taken the photo. Do you number it, bag it, put it in a bin? Thank you...Susan
@ThriftSchool
5 жыл бұрын
I still bag it. I bag 99% of my clothes. Large jackets I hang up. I believe I have a video on how I do it, but I made it a long time ago. Ill make another video today on how I do it.
@buildyourcomputer
5 жыл бұрын
Is there a good time to do retail artibage if you do any of that?
@beans42482
3 жыл бұрын
Aye shoutout CT
@ACEKING26
3 жыл бұрын
i think everyday is a competition
@karenlee7156
5 жыл бұрын
Do you know where they have church sales or church thrift stores in CT?
@Rob-nh5sj
5 жыл бұрын
Google the area classified ads from the local papers.....also, if the churches in your area has a phone, call and reach out. Don't be afraid to ask around. Be aggressive to attempt being the 1st to a sale of that sort.
@ThriftSchool
5 жыл бұрын
I personally know of 5-6. 1 in Southbury, 1 in Woodbury, 1 in Newtown, 2 in Danbury and 1 in Torrington. I know theres one more but I'm forgetting.
@YZ_Will
5 жыл бұрын
Early afternoon
@ThriftSchool
5 жыл бұрын
Hmm. Early afternoon is a pretty solid time around me also
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