29 Smart-Casual Brands That Will Make You Easy Money on Ebay in 2023

[@helpfulcommenter]

"If it has the right san serif font, there's a good chance it's worth looking it up" that's why this channel is the bomb

[@user-md4hi3or1g]

I’ve decided to let the full ad(s) run instead of skipping, so that Matt gets the full amount. A small penance for the wealth of information he provides, I hope you’ll do the same.

[@803trends]

I am too!

[@FamilySilly]

Boy does he look happy

[@nureauamerica]

@@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach he escaped the states. I'd be happier too--one day I'll get outta here.

[@llkoolbean4935]

And getting all that sunshine😊

[@nureauamerica]

@@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach I live in TX. Cross the border several times a year. Never had problems. Can't speak for your guy in Tulum. I was just talking about Mexico--never gonna be a globetrotter. Not slick enough for that & apparently your friend isn't either.

[@Eva_SunshineThriftFinds]

Looking very relaxed

[@sundaytalk2459]

Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge of clothing brands, particularly mens brands. Loving the scenery by the way.

[@restylesecrets8251]

The smart-casual cupcake might be the best thing I've heard so far this year.

[@rosemarycharles1854]

Love love your shows! I'm a grandma trying to supplement my income. You are helping me a lot. Thanks for all the info.

[@annamermaid3674]

I am not a grandma but I am a senior trying to supplement my pension, as well. Every video he does is a gem!

[@Source_and_sell]

You look so much happier and less stressed!

[@MackLee23]

I am SO happy for you and your new venture in life. Your background is stunning and I really hope it's as healing and relaxing as it appears. Tyank you for continuing to provide great content. Your channel has been of tremendous help to me.

[@garretts318]

Thrift A Life - I did DL it for free... so sorry to make you feel sad... but this is my word that when I make a pickup b/c of you - ill come back and pay ya for the knowledge as it is quite clear that you care more than some YTers... as I did comp against you to confirm your work (within the sub-niches I am in) and you were correct on the analysis - multiple times. Now I just need to flip through my flash cards (iPhone album of tags in aphlabetical order), spot it in the wild, convert, and pay homage ;) Thanks for your love for this niche and trying help others survive out here - even us part timer side hustlers. Take care.

[@MagooTheHappyHustler]

Forever love ya for turning me on to vicuña but of this list, in 20 yrs the only one I’ve ever come across is rag and bone. Peace Matt. Best of health and happiness down south.

[@sonnywest4471]

I am from the south east us and have never heard of any of these brands Never seen any of them in over 5 years of thrifting

[@RailroadMan81]

Ditto, nothing but junk brands here…

[@PlayRoom44]

Love seeing you in the ☀️

[@Linda-un6xm]

What a difference!! It's all over your face...your eyes are shining. So happy for you. You look so relaxed. Good move.

[@OhmegadJT]

Outlier is probably my favorite brand to find. Their discontinued pieces can fetch some decently big money. I paid up at the thrift store. Paid $10-25 for five pants (kept one) and $10 each for four shirts. All sold within two weeks for $70+

[@loganhess9056]

Good stuff as always. Love your directness from open to close

[@bobbdrake8164]

Flint and Tinder started like 10 years ago or so as an underwear brand made in the USA with 100% US grown cotton. They expanded into socks, tshirts, chinos, sweatshirts, shorts, hoodies, jeans and maybe like 5 years ago they were bought by Huckberry. They had a few different kickstarters for jeans. Huckberry to me seems to be some sort of aggregator/curator of brands that promote a certain lifestyle, some (like F+T) that they own.

[@Elysian40772]

Thanks for the tips! Glad you are enjoying the travel life 😊 Maybe it should now be Travel A Life.

[@cynthiaforde7003]

Thanks a bunch. Just happened upon your channel. I have never heard of most of these brands. Will keep an eye out . Thanks.

[@BassandCoffee]

I made a clothing rack with mixed clothing, good and bad, and let people who want to learn how to source come over and look through the rack and i score them on how many they pick that were good. This way i dont have to go to the thrift store and watch them source.

[@maxinebellows741]

I hope you are doing better! Thanks for all the info!

[@saharaaloevera]

I am really excited to check this out!! I'm really knowledgeable in women's but definitely want to increase my menswear knowledge. I will be purchasing your guide :)

[@merrills8984]

Thank you for your videos. I walked into a thrift store and found some jeans that you recommended (Levis 560). My mind went cha ching thank you again. I will purchase your clothing manifesto.

[@dccolorado7650]

Thank you Matt. Love the outros :)

[@swmdad1]

Thank you , keep up the good work. You are looking more relaxed in your new location

[@beunstoppable532]

Hey Matt, it's good to see that you found a more peaceful home than in your old city apartment. Think it's time to rename your channel to "Thrift A Happy Life". ☀🏖

[@Chic1Stylist]

Thanks for sharing. Matt. You continue to help me elevate my knowledge of menswear brands and the trends with each category. Your view is breathtaking. I’m going to purpose my updated version of the men’s manifesto and share the link in some of rye reseller groups❤

[@FreyFamily5]

Happy to see you not looking so down and out. Take care of you!!!

[@nancyholmes7012]

Love the island vibe!!! Thank you 🙏 🌺

[@stephanieparrish8179]

Excellent video! Thank you! BTW, you look great -- like a weight has been lifted. Happy for you and appreciate that you are still bringing us these great videos.

[@debbiewatermelon]

I wish I could give more $ but I bought your manifesto. Thanks so much for putting this together for us. LOVE YOUR VIEW , BTW.

[@cheryladamic4773]

Thank you for the information. Love the outdoors and the scenery!

[@sjerzgrl]

Thanks Matt for all the info!

[@Placement239]

"Flip It, Reverse It" LOL

[@kevinshue6017]

Thanks for the useful info! I was aware of 2 of these brands. Found one Outlier shirt at the bins and sold it for $80!

[@alb5994]

Purchased my manifesto. Thank you for all of your hard work!

[@ThriftALife]

Thank you Austin

[@hometowerhollywood]

Came here for Mexico but find your profession interesting, so many brands I’ve never heard of guess too rich for my blood. Leaving for Merida then to Mexico City to see how we feel there for a move.

[@Sartorial_Sacrilege]

Is there a spreadsheet for the mainfesto? The length makes it cumbersome in a store. I've been taking pics of labels and then researching them in the car. lol You should do that thing as a monthly subscription. It's worth $10 a month to have that info with you. You find one extra shirt a month and it's worth it.

[@blankdept]

Thrifts and Goodwills in my area are catching on to what brands do well and those are getting poached. There is an hour-glass on reselling clothes and time is running out. Within a year, walking into a goodwill and finding anything other than Merona, Puritan, and Arizona is all that will be left.

[@karencurry6777]

Fantastic info with so many new to me brands. Will def pick up the manifesto. The last one served me well and I have no doubt this one will too. Lovely setting you’re in too!

[@chrispreston5399]

Glad to see you making these research videos again. Where did you move to? It looks beautiful.

[@ThriftALife]

In Puerto Vallarta currently

[@chrispreston5399]

@@ThriftALife looks great! Glad to see you doing well.

[@sammonicuslux]

The sunset was so distracting....the plants, the birds the wrought iron rail....The windows behind you...sigh! Thanks for the info...more beach, please!

[@calvinscott9110]

Wow Matty thank you for this! This is really an area of men's clothing I have neglected. Bin find for me today, Mack Weldon joggers, don't know if you mentioned that on the video, but they are solid flips all day long! Hope all is swell out there for you!

[@StaceNyourFace]

I donated my last $3 when I downloaded the Manifesto. I know how hard you worked on it. I wish I could've given you more! ❤

[@ThriftALife]

Thank you

[@StaceNyourFace]

@@ThriftALife You're very welcome. Thank you for all that you do, my dear. 😉

[@lisaturner6412]

Thank you- very interesting content--I hope you are doing well in your new adventure!

[@elizabethfairchild7793]

Are there thrifts in Mexico?

[@oddkins2]

Can you do a list of artisanal magnet brands?

[@gtrfreak]

Do you have a link for those artesinal magnets ?! Must cop bro 😅

[@dogcatmousecow533]

I hit nwt buck mason and todd snyder in the same trip this week hehe😅

[@debbienelson6601]

Thank you for all the info! Very helpful

[@PastLifePickins]

Good to know! Ty so much!

[@amyadkins5380]

Thanks for sharing! Helpful info. Where are you filming? Looks international.

[@ThriftALife]

Yep, Mexico

[@ItsKindoftheBestNow]

Hi Matt, looking good! Could you do one of these for mens suits and blazers for the summer time? thanks

[@toniapatnode5994]

Thank you! Great info.

[@katrinamurray1001]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@andram4161]

Thank you.

[@carmenrivera3693]

Great info

[@MalevolentBystander]

I can't believe you left MAC Jeans out of the manifesto

[@jojo90s4]

Thanks for the video

[@corinne_vintage]

Thank you so much, good sir.

[@angelakmoses]

GREAT VIDEO!!

[@calvinscott9110]

The Man!

[@junebrezgis1652]

Great Video Thank you!

[@jasavak]

Matt . I haven't watched the channel in a while . I remember hearing about the digital nomad idea and it seems like the background is different . Did you make move the outside the country ?

[@ThriftALife]

Yes, I’m in Mexico

[@jasavak]

@@ThriftALife Muy bien . My aunt moved from Colorado to Rosarito in January but oddly couldn't take the cold . My family is from Leon Guanajuato , but its pretty shitty

[@jcastro91235]

I’ve seen lots of JCrew clothes

[@colehunt3478]

Matt is my undisputed hero

[@ahshamiranda790]

need me an artisanal magnet for thrift a life

[@maryspranger602]

I second this

[@Ericsalesstuff]

And keep an eye out for birddogs they sell quick and for good money

[@upside_down_01]

Does the used market also reflect the trends of the 'new' market? Could a small consultation business be created just for this? Data is valuable.

[@christopheredwards2403]

Hey Matt, Idea for content. big changes with usps regarding parcel select and first class going away. lots of pricing will drop for lots of businesses involved in e-commerce and especially clothing resellers. Might be worth putting something out there as people are looking for more info. in addition to reselling clothes as a hobby I own one of the larger Etsy shops in the US and this has been huge for my business and i think it will be a big for lots of other resellers. You’re great, keep doing what you’re doing!

[@helpfulcommenter]

Great idea, I'm also curious about this. AFAIK there's been no real numbers offered as to the change in prices, though it's hard to imagine they would make it cheaper? I believe they are consolidating FC, Parcel, and Retail into one service called "Ground" like UPS Ground. Something like that. I wonder if they will offer any flat rate options that are cheaper/slower than Priority, at great savings to us. It would be epic if they did and also gave out free packaging a la Priority, talk about saving real money for sellers

[@christopheredwards2403]

pricing has definitely decreased. With additional changes set to take place early July. I’m not sure if eBay has picked up the new pricing yet. We’re saving around 15 percent so far this month on postage. of course, it depends on the zone in the week but I believe under four pounds has seen the biggest decrease depending on zone. There are some websites that have published the new pricing but I haven’t been able to dig into the specifics yet.

[@restylesecrets8251]

The draft of Notice 123 (for July 2023) is available now and will probably get adopted pretty much like that. The prices are very comparable to current commercial FC package service and parcel select rates.

[@restylesecrets8251]

@@helpfulcommenter Google USPS Notice 123 July 2023 and look at the commercial rates for the new service. The draft is still to be approved tho

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@restylesecrets8251 cool thank u

[@vnvnation061]

Sun does you well

[@BethDavidoff]

Gracias!

[@RB1TR4G3UR]

How did you figure more than a 100% STR ?

[@ThriftALife]

Solds / Actives X 100

[@RB1TR4G3UR]

Thanks for the rapid response ! I will definitely be making A contribution for the Manifesto ... Appreciate the Research ! I only knew of 1 of these brands ... I am currently working on one myself .... And Ive always just divided the number Sold / Completed and then Sold / Active ... How come you X by A 100 ? I'm not A Mathematician lol

[@GlacialRidgeHomestead]

Nice video.

[@elliecandle773]

How did you calculate sell through?

[@ThriftALife]

Solds / actives X 100

[@cmilslarson]

"Feels nice and looks boring" real laughed out loud

[@Secondliferacquet]

Gold

[@AProbablyPostman]

Do you have "oh shit I don't get to eat" months, or did you when you were getting off the ground? This almost seems like it would be more work and stress than a regular 40hr job

[@leonardkwit9133]

Matt I know you are sourcing for sombreros

[@justinlevi8841]

You make artisanal magnets. 😂

[@Ericsalesstuff]

And 1 more lol jack archer another new brand to me that ive sold for good money

[@groovytemple]

Golden hour😍

[@wallst4fun1]

Any issues with VERO claims on these brands? Grunt style and others you’ve recommended have had issues

[@thesupa4057]

Recently came across a sunspel polo shirt. About the plainest, most basic thing ive ever seen. Fast seller, $40 on the low end. Go figure.

[@avalondreaming1433]

I've never seen ANY of these brands in the Thrift store.

[@stephencraig6213]

This pleases me

[@bigyumbo]

Buttercloth

[@ThriftALife]

Thought about including it but mentally categorize it as traditional dress shirts

[@bigyumbo]

Oh. It's not cazshj enough.

[@qwerty70403]

Why dont I know ANY of these names?!

[@raccoonstarsmember]

Well, you seem healthier, and you're outside. Go, you.

[@willythewhale1]

The real question is since you're in Mexico did you bring your fly rods and are you chasing roosterfish?

[@ThriftALife]

Didn't bring any gear, will get to it

[@DapperOver40]

Nice video! I have an interest in creating videos that focus on men’s style and grooming. Would this manifesto help me find brand deals?

[@terrieholloway9066]

👍

[@brent57]

Your discord server and account is experiencing issues. Heads up.

[@Launena100]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@shannonw5999]

artesanal magnents lol

[@elizabethcandelaria3228]

Thank you and you should make comercials or modeling pics with your eyes your eyes are amazing stunning crystal wow with respect 🫡

[@melodyharas6864]

Fully agree about our handsome boy’s crystal blue eyes.