15-Minute Thrift Stop & Why You Should Never Listen to Us

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[@suttonsflips6843]

I resell part time and make enough money to pay an extra mortgage payment every month! I source 1 Goodwill on my lunch break m-f and hit garage sales on Saturday mornings. It's fun and I'm going to pay off my mortgage early because of it!

[@bayouboyentertainment2106]

If i made garage sale videos it'd just be 10mins of me finding stuff and 4 hours of me talking to the elderly about quilting ,gardening, and fishing at every other garage sale.

[@sunnygal57]

One thing you didn’t mention that I believe is a huge factor in your success is your personality! You and Haley are the perfect blend of funny, compassionate, and wisdom! I’d watch you two even if you weren’t selling anything! ❤

[@laurahopwood3332]

I started reselling after I retired. I make enough to have a nest egg for home repairs, doctor bills. The truth in this business is it’s not easy, fast or guaranteed money. I purchase most of my inventory at the bins and my cost to profit ratio is typically close to 10 times. But I also purchase a lot of “bad buys” because I either just love the item or I don’t want it to go the landfill. Things eventually sell. But it takes up a lot of space in my tiny house. KZbin, Instagram and other social media is definitely a boost for those who are serious resellers. I don’t do any of that, it just takes too much energy. Thanks for being transparent, it’s refreshing.

[@johnc7292]

This! The two of you are entertaining of course. But you also keep it real. This is why your youtube will remain a favorite of mine.

[@cherylmiller8430]

The title of this one made me laugh out loud! Your humility and common sense approach to life and reselling is refreshing, and THANK YOU BOTH!

[@DAnna639]

I am a picker only for me and my family, so it doesn’t take much to see how hard you two work behind the scenes. But I wager that, like me, you also have a passion for finding and saving lovely and reusable items. People who go into this without that passion and only for profit will end up hating it because they’ll find the cleaning and grunt work untenable.

[@list-and-sell]

You have always been honest about the work of reselling and that your success is in large part due to KZbin viewership. Reselling is a great opportunity but it can so easily get out of control - like your $7K clothing or $10,000 Disney buyouts. Some do reselling for a season and for some the season lasts longer than others. I appreciate how humble you and Hailey are about your reselling/KZbin success and I wish you much success in the future.

[@katherinehilloppel2756]

I've been reselling for 8 years. My business plan has changed a few times until I found my niche. Lots of trial and error and a steep learning curve. I watch a ton of videos to help me figure stuff out..like mailing, taxes etc. I was able to fund all of our Disney vacays and pay off debts so it's been worth it. But it's not easy and you get what you put into it.

[@shelleysue4488]

Excellent video Josh! Hope you both are having a memorable Italian vacation! 🤗👍🏼😎

[@jray0717]

Why it isn't what it seems?

[@dewsophine]

I really appreciate that you shared your whole journey - I remember your early videos when you didn't have a huge following - so it's great to see that journey and also to see how you did with less of that social media advantage

[@CollectorsCorner777]

I watched that video as well. I had the same feelings as well. Your channel does a decent job at keeping it real.

[@Mrjimnarious]

When you guys return from vacation , we need a gumball machine update!

[@bighomiethrift]

I saw the video and the guy was 100% right. When I watch KZbin reseller videos, it's purely for entertainment. I learned early on that I can't replicate what y'all do, at least not yet. I'm not going to be able to buy a bag full of plushes and a broken chair and flip it for a profit. I have to rely on sell through rate and rarity in order to be profitable.

[@lorenviolasommers4184]

I am a newer (less than a year) reseller… it’s a hobby and I am helping to pay the bills! I have rarely found an item with a good sell through rate, in my area it is harder. BUT… I am happy with my profits! I have to remind myself often to keep my expectations low and just keep enjoying it! I have found several BOLO items and that’s awesome, but in all reality, I have to be okay with being a long tail reseller!

[@sparkleflair]

Every so often I think about trying my hand at reselling, because it looks so easy. Then I REALLY think about it and realize, "Nope, I don't want to work that hard!!" I'm retired and I like not having to hustle :)

[@georgiacorey954]

Ty for being candid about the resell business.

[@chrishoward450]

People will say always talk and say stuff. So you have to use your own judgment. Glad you try to tell the way it really is. Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@dlatour1805]

I think you guys have done a better than average job of stating that you're often able to get higher prices because of your following, particularly on Whatnot. You also share some bad buys / re-donate situations. You constantly mention that you have employees helping, and that you both do this full time. Some of the titles are approaching click-baitish territory 😅 but most of us expect a level of that (although I don't think you particularly need it, because yalls content is solid and valuable). About that tumi... Lately I'm finding more blue, orange, and purple than black. I love it!