19 Minutes of Unrealistic Goodwill Sourcing...

[@robertk2530]

Thrifting for me is like going to the casino. The only difference is that I am the "house" and I always win. Sometimes it is $20 dollars and sometimes it is 500 dollars. I want to give you credit for being honest and letting new people who watch your videos the truth. To do well reselling you need two traits which are common sense and enthusiasm. Almost 2 years into fulltime reselling and I now am able to contribute money to Roth IRA and index funds again for retirement. I watched many resellers in the beginning, but I now know better. Take bits and pieces from a bunch of people and make it work in the area you live in. There is no "one" way to do this.

[@cewaffles]

Good info on both sides. One of the thing I notice is it almost depends on the area you are in. I've been to a few different goodwill's in different areas, and its hit or miss. Both with picking up the items for low cost vs high.

[@AnnEckhart]

I really appreciate your honest and realistic reselling content - well done!

[@ZRFinance]

Thank you!

[@ADHDaveFlips]

I honestly do not think any youtube reseller stages content, but I could be wrong. I know that many youtube resellers cut out the times they dont find things and focus on the times they do find things which could make it feel like they are constantly finding amazing items.I would say on my channel its pretty realistic with the finds, I leave the good and the bad in. Sometimes if you are just finding nothing for 20 minutes it can be boring though so you end up cutting that stuff out.

[@everydayartemis]

Cleaning Cashmere: doing this for decades - turn inside out, put in small nylon washing sack/bag with drawstring closure (avoid sack/bag with zipper or metal parts). Wash gentle cycle with a baby/sensitive soap - I tend to do 3-4 cashmere sweaters (similar color) per load to balance drum Remove gently from bag. Layout on stack of towels and turn while drying for an even dry, Very similar process to a down sleeping bag. Stain - varies widely if you will be successful in removing the stain. Overtime, you will see a difference in low-quality (short fiber length) vs high-quality (long fiber) cashmere after it is washed.- high value for identifying brands to resell. I wear cashmere all winter and low-quality cashmere lasts me 2+ years where as high-quality lasts me decades.

[@kimberlydrake8654]

Funny just found your channel today. left a detailed comment on the one you did 3 weeks ago…I thought great video, then watched your updates to that one recorded 2 weeks ago then this…the reseller world was good to you! Happy to see..…have to celebrate the good day! Even if not your intention…would be nice to see you get excited over the wins…that is what makes it exciting…think most people know doesn’t happen everyday! thank you for sharing 😊kim

[@fitchyfitch4354]

That's so friggin awesome on your lucky sourcing adventure ! 👏🏻 Thank you for making this video ! It teaches us what to look for that sells decently. 😊

[@ecftoggs]

It's good that you are reminding people to be realistic. This also shows persistence pays, and to step out of the box once and a while (by travelling to better areas)

[@lavenderclothesline]

When I first started selling on Ebay, I only sold womens clothing..and even then, didn't really know what I was looking for. I brought EVERY clothing item into the dressing room and ran comps in secret LOL..fast foward 12 years and now I sell EVERTHING and ANYTHING. To me that's a huge reason why I do as well as I do. Anything is possible..So many resellers I see are limiting themselves to only a couple of niches and leaving great items behind. I want to learn as much as I can ..so Every thrift store visits potential is multiplied.

[@emusaurus]

Great idea running comps in the change room

[@soniachambers6460]

This was still realistic.. enjoyed your editing. 😊

[@kimlynne84]

Great realistic view of reselling! I enjoyed the video.

[@playstationtrophyfan]

Just came across your channel. I love how you present your content and go over everything you got. Great presentation man

[@ZRFinance]

Thank you!

[@SprucedandGussied]

Bro- you’re my kind of people. Love the keeping it real vibe you’re giving. Just subbed!

[@TheRozylass]

I'm curious why Goodwill is the only thrift store mentioned. Are there no Salvation Army stores, or private/church/hospital type thrift stores? I've found my best deals in the smaller shops which usually have better prices too. Goodwill seems to be over shopped and hyped. What do you think?

[@Cbgrandtheftauto]

Glad to see this video. Your goodwill looks like mine. I say the same things when watching the mainstream channels. Their stores are well stocked and they make bank while I'm here having to source liquidations and stuff to make decent money working 12 hours a day.

[@chiyourmobilewellness8364]

What are the prices of your items bought from Goodwill? Here in Seattle, used dirty Nike is $12.99-29.99.

[@amandabogun9597]

This is me! I get to the point where I’m like IM DONE! Then I’ll go to gw and hit the jack pot!! It never fails. I just found your channel. Great content. I’m in enc so I know exactly how you feel.

[@jenniferkennedy8541]

lol. the thrifting gods were on your side. good for you! We had that experience last night. We were bored and decided to just go in 1 hour before our local GW closed.. found nothing but bolos.. honestly we are still amazed.

[@nancy92792]

I feel like it just happens this way. I was going to my local bins for MONTHS consistently and not really finding anything so I decided I'd go one last time and it was my best haul ever that included an authentic Chanel top lol. Needless to say, I still go to the bins but haven't struck gold like that since.

[@ZRFinance]

Yea I can almost bet the next time I do this same route I’m not going to get anything. Just got lucky this time

[@patland1762]

So amazing Vans are a thing! I used to wear those as a kid about 55 years ago and they look very similar. I still remember the little Vans store in Redondo Beach California.

[@psalmmom5]

You were very blessed with good finds! 🎉

[@na-su2fk]

Nice score with the Origin pants.

[@lovedogspaintedmusic]

The Thrift Gods are playing with you!😂

[@TayDeco]

Love it! Lucky guy!

[@mygreyhoundfriend9958]

Goodwill hunting 😆👍👌

[@reneepaz8077]

How do you know what to get or remember the brands to get?

[@jojo90s4]

Great haul and pick up

[@starrwinter]

One of my local shops runs a first Friday 50% off sale and I normally don’t find much… but yesterday it was Free People, Lululemon, Ugg, Arc’teryx… just crazy good

[@josh33025]

After my first year of reselling when i got my 1099 it was good to see that my monthly incone was increasing every month. Wathing these bolo videos helps but when im thrifting i forget most of them. The only brands i remember are ones that I've sold.

[@RetroDreamBeam]

Every time I set out thinking that I'm probably not going to find anything that day, it ends up being 1k+ in profits!

[@neilfleming8404]

Hey Zac - what day of the week is this that you are sourcing?

[@flippinghighgrammy]

Just found your channel, great content

[@harri004]

Where in NC are you

[@brandongarner643]

What is your eBay store? Interested in that awesome Footjoy shirt!

[@foghornleg90]

Interesting finds... and set up. You're moving a heck of a lot of stuff. Do you only resell on eBay? Do you use any third party listing or research tools (outside of eBay)?

[@RibResells]

I mean the point of content is for it to be entertaining too right? Im not advocating for false advertising or sugar coating things, but a lot of the resellers i watch are pretty transparent. I dont want to see what doesnt sell or their poopy haul, but the good stuff they get. That’s how i learned. When i make my videos now i include everything, but i do want to make videos about the big hauls i do get, which honestly is pretty often for me. As for the driving and time, it definitely takes a lot but having an efficient setup, listing routine, and not just sourcing from thrift stores changes everything. Find local suppliers or people on facebook where you can buy collections or a small pallet for a couple hundred $$$. Ive pretty much stopped going to thrift stores. The margins are great but the amount of time and gas it takes isn’t really worth it for me anymore.

[@melissaf3710]

I go to that 2nd Goodwill all the time (not for resale) but it’s usually a dud for me lol.

[@FoldingChairJonson]

Sourcing does suck but it's part of the job. You got a big haul too. I've had days of driving to a dozen goodwills and spent more on gas than making any profit. I don't deal with clothing much but clothing always sell.

[@aux619]

What a sell out ! Just kidding. I still haven’t found Judy Blume. My stitch polos are sitting. I keep buying 5.11 pants aswell and they sit lol.

[@ZRFinance]

I literally just sold my first pair of 5.11 pants. I have like 10 more lol

[@adambaird5283]

Not trying to be a jerk at all...honest question: If you don't typically do well at your Goodwills, why do you keep going to them?

[@alyx_ander]

looks like LGR's first stop as well 🤔🤔

[@chandlerpicot]

What part of NC are you based in?

[@misslashayresells3853]

My guess is the Research Triangle : Raleigh Durham Cary Chapel Hill area. That's a good area for sure

[@Elleon12]

My best thrift is my local thrift, I swear I score everytime

[@buenlook453]

The goodwill stores here in Texas Valley look like trash cans compared with yours

[@williamRRR]

Garage sale season spreads out the resellers is my theory.

[@BeachKyle]

It's pronounced Vol-com. Say it fast. Like volcum. Not volllcommm. Love your videos. More transparent than other tubers.

[@heathercox5801]

Sounds like you should video tape your thrifting trips. It's bringing you luck.

[@JimiHL]

It amazes me how inexoensive items are down there. In canada, oants could be 15 or 20 dollars. All our stores are looking things up and jacking up the asking price.

[@TammyD_123]

Ouch! $20 is a lot!!

[@cheddartreez6826]

Those Royals gotta be counterfeit.

[@ZRFinance]

Passed blacklight test, legit app authentication, and ebay authentication

[@moparguy86]

I sell everything you can think of that makes me money so my chances are pretty good in thrift stores.Selling just clothes will be really tough and a waste of time IMO.When I see another reseller in clothes acting desperate I just laugh and go look at mugs,toys,HomeGoods, electronics,blankets you name it.

[@1118emporium]

Same here. I live in an area with thousands of resellers, but there’s only a handful of us who are everything sellers, so the everything sellers always do better than the clothing sellers because they are competing with thousands of other people, and they are cut throat as hell.

[@MarioLuigi-vb3rp]

Maybe you left earlier then usual for the video?

[@RAM_C5]

I drive 130 miles a day for my job, its not too unusual.

[@duragggura3695]

I was hoping that you posted the Listing Value(s) at the ending of your video....otherwise a realistic video 🫠

[@ShawnyB97]

Just keep growing your brand knowledge bro and maybe lower your profit margins to get some more than not waste so much time and gas

[@jayflipsitall7833]

Maybe the lesson is to record everything for good luck. Let the universe prove your theory wrong. Jk

[@HolyDiverDio928]

Thrift stores are not a consistent reliable sourcing opportunity. The same people are there everyday waiting for the door to open. During spring and summer I do not step foot into a thrift store. You’re better off hitting garage sales, rummage sales and estate sales. It’s a joke seeing these videos of finding thousands at a goodwill! GTFOH.