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[@Greg-tj8rg]

Pro tip for buyers and sellers: When researching what something is worth, always look at sold listings. You want to know how much people are paying for it, not how much people ask for it.

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Greg, :) Thank you very much!! :)

[@smoke24-7]

Do you guys ever feel bad about buy anything that's worth money and in good condition to resell for a profit when people that actually might need or just want to get something nice that they wouldn't be able to afford otherwise miss out. Like you take from the lows level of Society and resell helping shrink the middle class. But I guess it is fun to have shopping be your job.

[@swissuz]

@@smoke24-7 I get what you're saying and understand. I'm retired and on a tight budget. I don't feel bad because this is my business. It's like buying the last loaf of bread that's on sale. Someone will do it if I don't. Trust me...scoring big time on these online stores does not happen all that often. I spend a lot of time shopping, listing, mailing, and then waiting 30 days to make sure the seller doesn't return the item. They may even keep it and sell it somewhere else and make even more money. It's not as easy as these pros are telling you. They have accepted the fact that it's their job and a job requires work and investing your own money. Retail would be dead if you could not make a profit on your sales. And....if it is your job, you have to pay taxes on what you make. There is a lot here that isn't shown. You have a good heart, but we each have different needs and experiences. Good luck with what you are doing to make a living!

[@smoke24-7]

@@swissuz no it's like buying all of the sale items and reselling them at a higher price or buying every peach that's not bruised and reselling them at a higher price. I've seen a guy find a good pair of kid shoes and was so happy he got 65$ when the shoes only cost 10$. I've sold computer, cards and other things I understand reselling. But kids shoes not to mention the guys that fill up the back of their truck with as much descent furniture as they can. I think yardsales should be any goes but at least kid shoes from savers and goodwill should be taboo. That's just my opinion. I grow up as one of 4 raise my a single mom. I got some of my best and most clothes and toys form savers growing up. A good used pair of kid shoes is hard to come by. So yeah I just think needed items shouldn't profited on, like shoes and a good jacket. Not fancy jackets, not designed to keep warm but to be fashionable. Fashion isn't a fundamental need

[@smoke24-7]

@@Crazykid23188 you are kinda stupid. Of course you are free to be a piece of shit. I never said it should be illegal but before you go on a other dumb rant about freedom maybe remember there is a reason why there are laws against buying full packs of beer and selling them by the half box. Or maybe the fact mattress stores can't sell mattresses with out a tag. Get over yourself. Its messed up to buy something some else might need just to try and make a profit off of. You sound like someone who would defend slavery.

[@shawnsilbaugh587]

I had just seen one of the glass paperweights you featured just this morning and after seeing your video I rushed back to goodwill and it was still there! Over 60yrs old made in Italy.

[@shaunaobaidensma06]

Yes! I thought I had seen the camera scan past another blown glass paperweight right before going over to the taller made in china vase. They are always a good buy and never sit for long-quick sellers!

[@Ginagonemad]

@@shaunaobaidensma06 she is

[@stephanieteague1748]

Wow, that is great!

[@onelovemon1784]

Lucas Oil pro motorcross cap! Whhaattt??? Did you get it? Do you havebe it? Thanks

[@derekdavis6508]

@@onelovemon1784 a fellow moto dude, I'm sure motorcycle stuff sells good as well.

[@debra8433]

I went to Goodwill this morning and their prices were so outrageous you get a better deal at Walmart.

[@catbee1452]

I haven't shopped at GW for years...they'll have some chachadee things priced at 7.99 that is not only butt ugly and but chipped or cracked. The final straw was when I went to donate two bags of items to Goodwill...the guy taking the donations felt the bags I handed him and asked me why I didn't separate the soft items from the hard ones. Like what? You got to be kidding me! Bye Bye GW.

[@jenjerry5922]

My Goodwill is very expensive! The plushies range from $5-$10!

[@Artismas]

Yeah they have outgrown their britches. 2 years ago I was buying 30 pound bulk lots of pocket knives and jewelry for under 100

[@Artismas]

Now they are listing single pocket knives for 10 and 20

[@pattyhorn4102]

Because people like this gal have driven up the prices at goodwill. Goodwill wasn't started for people to profit off. But to give poor people a chance to buy higher quality at a good price.

[@santay5479]

Here’s a great tip for everyone: For years I have always packed large heavy duty Tupperware containers, like bread keepers, cookie boxes. I fill them with clothes etc going away and if I buy glass items when I travel I pack them in the Tupperware with small clothing items to cushion them. I have never had anything broken using this method and it doesn’t take up much space. Sometimes they even fit in the bottom of the carryon.

[@susansparanormalpennsylvan81]

my parents retired early and rented a corner in an antique co - op with 5 - 6 other sellers, they went on a big buying trips driving a big station wagon around the USA in october when it cooled off and they also could see the autumn colors.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Lol every family "vacation" involved this as my mom had an antique shop. Way before eBay and American pickers though.

[@audrablue515]

I love sewing so I buy lots of sheets, quilt covers and pillowcases for the fabric. I also buy men’s shirts for the fabric but only if they’re cheap. In my country, thrift stores are getting crazy expensive which is ridiculous. But I will buy items made from “ugly” fabric because when it’s included in a larger piece, it can be pretty. I also buy beaded necklaces if they’re cheap to pull apart and add embellishments to whatever I’m sewing. My next things to buy will be denim jeans. There’s so much you can make from that fabric. My goal within the next two years is to make all my own clothes from thrifted fabric so I never have to buy anything new again

[@jmas2312]

That’s very cool.

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

I grew up with thrift store items and always loved shopping in them too!! I learned a lot watching how you make your choices. Something happened to me as I was watching your video. My mom passed away in 2020. Out of the blue, I began thinking of her and tearing up. When a few seconds later, I got chills!! You zoomed into a blue-green glass bowl that my mom had in our living room throughout the 1970s!! I hadn't seen this bowl since then!! This was confirmation to me that my mom was watching your video with me. Thank you!! 🥰🥰

[@PoptartParasol]

Wow that's an amazing (and beautiful) coincidence. Always so fascinating to see how items like those find their way back "home" one way or another.

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

@@PoptartParasol Aww, thank you. 😊It's so comforting when these things happen, (seemingly at random). It is fascinating and wonderful. 🥰

[@bean5352]

Wow and this is why I want to start a thrift store because I grew up on goin to them with my mom all the time she also passed away so I want to start my own thrift shop 🥰

[@samanthaadreani9944]

Love this for you ❤️

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

@@samanthaadreani9944 Aww 🤗thank you so much. 💗💗

[@harriettemeyers3752]

I have been saving up and buying things I could sell. But don’t know how to get started I’m 70 years old. Was going to start and my Son was murdered. Year ago so I’m just now becoming awake!! I live with my daughter so I have to help her no not have want to she has children!!! I love watching you. I have learned so much from you! When I felt cold in my soul I watch your channels. Thank you and God bless!

[@poppysunflower8736]

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your son, and I pray that you are finding comfort and strength in the words of Jesus. It’s never too late to re-invent yourself; I’m 56, a new empty-nester, and I’m looking at the possibility of thrifting and reselling both as a hobby and hopefully a source of income. Wishing you success on any endeavor you choose! God bless you and may His face shine upon you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tlew9429]

I just turned 71, a retired teacher and started selling on eBay in April. Watching resellers like Texas Gal Treasures will help. eBay isn’t the most intuitive site but the Cha Ching King has great tutorial videos on navigating eBay. I just stumbled into selling and I like it. My advice for what it’s worth, start with what you know. Maybe items in your house. I also sell smaller items, easier to pack and the buyer isn’t as stunned by the postage. I also try to keep all in one larger closet. Mine is a side hustle that’s fun and BTW paid for half our trip to Africa. When I realized reselling was going to help with our travel dreams I was all in. I am very sorry for your loss and the pain of losing your son. Reselling can be a great distraction. It gets you out sourcing, meeting people and then when you’re home all of the details of selling. Best of luck.🙏🏻

[@birdsvintage]

Quick tip for those traveling and wanting to buy Plush or clothes, travel with space saver (borrow a vacuum from the hotel) or use the roll kind or pacum type bags and shrink down the size and fit more in that suitcase!!

[@debbyweaver9854]

Always do this when we're traveling. I put all our bulky items like coats, robes and towels in a shrink bag. Makes it look like I've not packed that much and keeps hubby from yelling at me!🤣

[@MysticalLoveAndLight2]

Wow that’s a good tip… Thank you

[@claudiakemper4033]

What a Great tip also for traveling in general. What kind of bags would be good for this?

[@junehand2024]

@@MysticalLoveAndLight2

[@MysticalLoveAndLight2]

@@junehand2024 thank you 🙏 Blessed Be

[@ZaidaXlane]

At 12:50 you passed a jewelry box, I would always check those to see how old they are and what they are made of. Because, a vintage cherrywood jewelry box (like the one here) could go for upwards of $100! 😊 Happy thrifting!

[@l.w.echols2107]

How do I check value

[@poppysunflower8736]

Be extra cautious when shopping for items such as suitcases, purses, linens, etc. at thrift stores. Bed bugs are on the rise, and this is one way they are transmitted.

[@miss_gen]

Hi! I don’t know if someone’s already told you but the frog plush toy was sold at Ikea in the mid-late 90s. The zipper is for your child to store their pyjamas in. I still have my daughter's one in my one-day-I'm-going-to-be-a-grandmother box.❤️

[@nanaobx]

Thrift stores are getting wise to this. Was in a Goodwill today in Asheville NC. Found a Limoges France soup tureen but they had 38.00 on it. They did their homework. Yes...it would be more at an antique store, but 38.00 is a little much for Goodwill.

[@BobbiMac08]

Exactly. It's sometimes not even worth shopping our Goodwill or Salvation Army in my town. They know people are reselling so they've been looking items up and charging way more. It's annoying to me because the items were donated and so many people re-sell as a side hustle to help pay bills or get ahead.

[@MrStrokerace80]

Videos and channels like this aren't helping anything

[@shana4604]

Our Goodwills in Ohio are ridiculous with pricing. Some items are more than retail. I refuse to even donate to them anymore.

[@ruthiekest3218]

It is worth it.those salvage people sell it on eBay.i never bid our buy higher price on eBay.i only buy movies our retail price on eBay.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

I live 40 minutes west of Asheville and boy has it changed. Here in East Tennessee Goodwill is the most expensive retail store around which is okay since it goes to good cause. Thrift stores benefiting one local, not national charity can have good prices. The habitat for humanity stores usually have good buys on furniture and appliances and occasionally lamps, bowls

[@denanull6561]

The small metal /brass case is a fancy dispenser for rolls of stamps. Put the roll inside and the end sticks out. The lid is typically heavy.

[@caniciabiscoe]

This has become a new thing for me. I've been thrifting and antiquing for years but it literally never popped in my mind to thrift while out of town. Now it's one of the things I truly look forward to doing when we go out of town. Thanks for sharing

[@cheryldavis8776]

@Carnicia Biscoe WHAAAT?!? I LIVE for road trips where I can thrift in unfamiliar localities - it is SO much fun! Used to be, when I had to go down to FL from VA to stay with my mom for a spell, I would fly down but then rent a car and drive back when the time came... If I could afford a leisurely trip I would eschew the Interstates and drive the local highways and would stop along the way in every little backwater town I came upon. Talk about exciting!

[@elenaclassen4546]

@@cheryldavis8776 how you do the packing. I want to do it but I'm concerned about packaging the items.

[@someonewhoknows1891]

It’s funny she was in Denver on this video and last year I went thrifty in Colorado Springs at a bins and I probably made half of the price of my trip back in sales. I went again this year (I take my grandsons back every summer at the end of the school break) I had to borrow another huge suitcase to bring all my stuff back. I definitely paid for my trip.

[@Dinosnore7]

It’s also super fun to thrift on vacation. We found a super nice wool blanket at a thrift store in New Zealand. It was a $400 blanket.

[@papoochacoo]

@elenaclassen4546, I've mailed things home to myself.

[@Grads315]

You were talking about shoes & didn’t pick up a pair because they were “a really big size 14 or 16, (mens or womens), but a quick fyi, Bigger sizes sell way better than the smaller sizes, In adult shoes. Thx! I enjoy watching your videos and it’s always great to learn something new!

[@Dbree24]

I thought the same think seeing that!

[@daisyboo7179]

I always look at scarves silk one's in particular. They weigh nothing and take up no room and the right one's can sell for a lot of money. Scarves with hand rolled & finished edges are always worth buying as even without a label or knowing the brand you know they would have been expensive to buy.

[@magpieidaho]

I never pass up small, high-quality crystal pieces. I love them!

[@rosemaryaugustine130]

I always thrift when ever I travel… I wrap up the breakables in my clothes, I would never leave something behind and not buy it just because I’m traveling. I’ve even bought some bubble wrap for those delicate items and have often bought an extra suitcase. Love your channel. Thanks!!!

[@pearls713]

Because of the buying and reselling, thrift stores have caught on, so now they charge way to much for stuff which makes it more expensive for those of us who would like to have some treasures at a low price.

[@loribenton5975]

Yep, I've noticed that too. I don't resale, just trying to live frugally. I like to do puzzles, so I bought them from GW for three dollars then gave them back to resale. Until they doubled their prices a few weeks ago. Then I found out my public library lets you take them out for free just like a book.

[@heartsdesireaffirmations4734]

I got a $15 Tamagotchi and resold online for $425 .. it was such a blessing. :D and I love Tamagtochi's since the 90s this was a newer colorscreen one.

[@HouseholdDog]

I actually knew tamagotchis would become collectors items. But $425. Wow!

[@soapychikin]

I donate things to thrift stores in hopes that they get a better chance. It makes me happy to know that people resell them and they are valued and given a new life.

[@kimberlysauer7276]

What platform do you sell them on??

[@brocksamson9737]

Bull sh!t . They would never be worth that much I just looked on eBay couldn't find any remotely close to that price. Unless you found some sort of extremely rare one sealed in the box. That was a one of. Other than that keep dreaming

[@flashyfun5500]

@@brocksamson9737 Dang that was harsh.. lol

[@PunmasterSTP]

Thanks for sharing your technique and taking us along for the ride!

[@DButler407]

I LOVE thrifting in a different town, especially when im on a road trip! Its awesome to see what different towns can bring! So much fun

[@carolynclink8443]

Great video! And a super yes on glass paperweights, especially if they are signed. But do check for scuffs and chips. Also check that they are symmetrical -- sometimes they are ground down to remove chips and scratches and that makes them shaped weirdly. The only thing I saw that may have been worth money was just to the right of the Geek Tikis were a pair of pressed clear glass double candelabras. Hard to tell in the video, but they can be worth at least $50 for the pair, and sometimes more depending on the design. They are from the 1930s.

[@happybunnyntx]

Not sure if anyone else caught it, but I would have loved the Wishbone plush. It was the stuffed dog with the paw print on his left ear just after the squishmallows.

[@tanyarecord1763]

Hey, just found your channel. I'm new to reselling and love the content you tube resellers provide. I'm looking forward to learning from you 😊

[@brittanyerb5686]

my husband and I thrift MORE on vacation than we do at home. We've seen most of the stuff at our local place... it's guaranteed to be 100% new stuff at a new thrift store.

[@debifritzsd]

We buy suitcases almost every time we travel to ship stuff home. Easy. Sometimes I bring an empty one when I know I’ll be able to thrift!!❤

[@Material12167]

Victoria Secret has sold very well for me, and definitely Kate Spade. I would definitely have bought ALL the Squishmallow.

[@auntiekristie]

I love to pick up Jewelry and small pieces of hand painted art 🖼

[@tmwgaming7275]

thank you very much, me and my wife had decided a few days ago to get into reselling, as a side hustle, and i figured i would come on here and look through the videos, mostly was reselling shoes but this video is actually what we was looking to do!

[@sherrelleinsig9204]

This video is one of my favorites. I am learning so much! Thank you for sharing.

[@gordonswitzer4713]

I collect just about anything,but my favorite is tons. Can usually find for under 5 bucks. My thrift store sells most all tins for 50 cents. If you travel, the tins make a great place to pack other items in your travels. They are light, can hold a lot win win !!!

[@gordonswitzer4713]

Spell check. Tons should be tins

[@TheThriftMomma]

That rolling karg Dichroic glass paperweight was mine! So cool to see my sale on here. I love your videos and started watching you some years back and you gave me the motivation to start reselling. I just want to say thank you and without you idk if I would have started selling. Thanks for everything and keep on making awesome videos.

[@TexasGalTreasures]

How cool!!

[@happylifegiannamilalily]

You should of kept that paperweight. It is beautiful ❤. Maybe to sell it on your own to make the profit❤

[@taraerskine3954]

@@happylifegiannamilalily or maybe you honestly should have kept it! But that's life!

[@happylifegiannamilalily]

@@taraerskine3954 I didn’t buy it

[@NickNackShak]

Loved the video, thanks so much for the content, i am trying to learn about all types of categories i can resell in and this is very helpful as i have much to learn. Keep up the great work!!!

[@angelamanning7122]

I like the way you go through and talk about things you find.

[@rebeccajay2262]

Hi there! I live in Denver, so I'm very happy to hear that you visited! It's such a great place 💛 Thank you for sharing all your hard won knowledge! I'm just barely getting started, so I appreciate your advice! I do have a question - at 6:41 there's a vintage type alarm clock. If you hadn't been traveling on this trip, would you have tried to re-sell that? I've read elsewhere that anything "nostalgic" can be great, & that caught my eye as "nostalgic" - even if it's newer. I'd LOVE your advice on that! Thank you!!

[@VladDImpala]

The Converse sneakers with the hearts were designed by Japanese high-end fashion designer Rei Kawakubo for her brand, Comme des Garçons. Those sneakers are highly collectible. Rei also added the heart design to T-shirts. Rei's more elaborate avant-garde clothing designs are extremely expensive. It would be great to find her clothing in thrift shops!

[@mollyg4980]

I paid $150 for mine.

[@DreLoso]

@@mollyg4980 i got mine for $10 at platos lol sold em today on ebay for $50

[@merciagrace2430]

I paid $400 for my daughters Comme de Garçon Connies. 😳

[@VladDImpala]

@@merciagrace2430 I cannot imagine paying that much for any brand of sneakers. *You do realize, every item we purchase is marked up?* I work in fashion, I deal with buyers who work with various brands. The markups are obscene and staggering! For example, the actual wholesale cost of a blouse I purchased for a relative's gift, was $7. That was the price directly from the manufacturer. *The same blouse at a store, $60!*

[@serenity2010sh]

@@VladDImpala right! That's crazy that's why it's better shop wholesale.

[@themelting9696]

Some great thrifting and yard sales here in my hometown, glad you found a good score and hope you enjoyed our state 😁

[@lisalynn1]

They have those compression bags, and all you do is put your clothes or soft things in them. Roll it up to get the air out. Just like those vacuum storage bags. Maybe do that with your clothes so you have more room for thrifts. I wonder if that would work for travel thrifting? Or if you already tried it. Great video thank you. I'm glad I found you through my youtube recommendations.

[@caileyvaught7008]

The “valentines converse” in your screenshot of the eBay sale is a collab between converse and CDG- a Japanese brand based in Paris. Not necessarily a valentines release :)

[@maureengarth2127]

One thing I always check are ladies scarves. Recently found Hermes. Paid $2.50 sold for $75. Also a Frank Lloyd wright from the metropolitan museum. Paid .79 sold for $25. Found a Mexican designer (forgotten name) for .47 sold for $63. Never leave a thrift without checking. So easy to ship as well

[@tphillips37]

Great video! I would never have thought to look at things like those glass paperweights and mugs. The tiki mugs made me laugh! The strangest thing I ever picked up that sold really well was a tiki style tumbler like you'd get a drink in at a Hawaiian themed restaurant. It was $1 and it ended up selling for $20. Those oddball items can be the just the thing people are looking for. What you could have done instead of packing stuff in a suitcase to take on the plane is to box it up and ship it home. I shipped stuff home from Disney World and it arrived safe and sound.

[@mariesparkleygem]

Hi Margaret, just was able to see this video! Boy, do they have a lot of items in the Goodwills out there. It was fun to watch, and I am glad you found thing to bring home. Your youngest son probably like one of those squishmellow!

[@letsgoresale]

I love the idea of sourcing while traveling! I travel for work and will definitely be coming home with additional bags!

[@CPSMELSER]

I make real good on wooden items. Candle sticks and bowls. Love your shopping items. Have a blessed day 💞

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Yes! Thank you!

[@maryricketts7337]

Nice stores in Colorado. I think I would have gone for some of those breakables and just rolled them up in my clothing, but that’s me. Great find on the stuffed toys, I will be watching for those. Also, in the mug section I glance through for the thick restaurant ware mugs. I found a Yosemite Ahwahnee Hotel restaurant mug and also a Harvey’s Tahoe Wagon Wheel cafe mug that both sold fast for a good profit. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Mary Ricketts, :) Thank you very much!! :)

[@maryricketts7337]

@@TexasGalTreasures I might have mentioned that I live in California, those resorts are relatively close to me and the items pop up now and then, but any region in the country should have unique restaurant ware that buyers are looking for. Blessings 😊

[@deborahhoover8115]

I always have them wrap my breakable in any clothing I buy.

[@amygreifenberg7221]

I love thrifting, but it's def something i have to " get back into", have never resold online,etc..but i can see the VALUE in the things you chose.😊❤️looks like fun, cuz I love getting a true bargain, then reseraching it and finding it's worth MORE!!!

[@David-sw3on]

Then you bring your prize pick(s) home and find out it is worth way less than you thought! lol (it has happened many times to me)

[@paulalyons4359]

You

[@kerlinpercy2157]

Omg, that luminary fish, I definitely would of bought that for sure… I would fill that up with soil and put some sort seeds, probably like a chia pet haha!

[@Flippingautistic]

I enjoyed watching this. It was really helpful for me as I'm just getting started.

[@mollyswanner1607]

I really enjoyed your Channel, thankyou so much!! In the first store you were in I noticed a smooth wooden piece,maybe a shaker or candleholder...I can't pass up mid century Danish style things like that!

[@jmoward]

I enjoyed your video. It was exactly what I was looking for.... someone to show me what a Goodwill/Thrift store looks like and how to navigate. I have never been into a thrift store or Goodwill store until last year. I was totally overwhelmed. I have since returned twice and am little by little learning about how it works. It helps to find someone to ask while standing in line (LOL)! So now I've learned of senior day, the meaning of color coding, and a few other things. My inventory in my eBay store comes from my "life treasures" - we downsized to our "vacation" home and brought with us 40+ years of inheritance and personal items - a little of everything. Everyday I open a new box and find new things to list, but I always "longed" for the true "thrifting" experience, and thus the reason for venturing into a Goodwill. I now know that there are other goodwills that look a lot like the one I go to. And now I have a "map" to help navigate the hot spots of a Goodwill. I have subscribed to your channel and now follow you on FB. Thank you for your time and efforts.

[@CindyFridayBeeman]

The Goodwills look different everywhere. That video was super clean. Mine used to be that way, and now ....holy guacamole! Clutter and a mess, but good stuff ends up hiding!

[@keilana6]

There is no senior day at Goodwill in NC. Was used to that discount in NY State, PA, & SC.

[@kim.7010]

Wait till you find out about men?

[@kathleenmcbride4838]

Wow! You hit the Squishmallow jackpot! Good info and thank you!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonyatierney2934]

When we go to Japan I bring the large vacuum storage bags for any push we bring home to save room in suitcase. It doesn't damage them.

[@kristinebailey6554]

Yes, we have dozens of ARC stores, always good clean stuff, usually cheaper than Goodwill. They are in Aurora, Denver, Boulder, Littleton etc. Skechers and Hoka do well, Keen so-so, Ariat hit and miss. New Balance in excellent condition in size 10 or larger, do well.

[@traceyb3231]

I love this video! I want to learn more about mugs now 😀

[@melissas2544]

I got curious about the mugs too.

[@pamh.5705]

I have a favorite thrift store ( doesn't everyone?), but they make me crazy by putting their price stickers on the bottom of items, right over the makers mark!!!

[@fritzthecat8158]

Just peel it off?? Everyone respects them way too much. Look up goodwill scandals involving mentally disabled and you'll never think twice about peeling that off

[@allywilkeforsenate]

The stickers are really hard to peel off and usually tear.Drives me nuts they don’t put the stickers on the side.

[@sequimfootball]

The best way I get stickers off is by getting it really warm with my hair dryer. You’d be amazed by how easy it comes off then!😊

[@margieramona]

heat the label with your blow dryer on low heat (or it burns your fingers) and gently peal and pull as you heat the underside @@allywilkeforsenate

[@Pepcgoogoo]

@@fritzthecat8158Yes. And they pay their Corporate people WAY disproportionately to those they say they are helping. There are many better thrift stores who deserve your money.

[@lessthanthreecarissa]

The glassware you picked up that said Hotel Collection on it might have been a Macy's Hotel Collection piece. Those are pretty pricey in store and some brands/patterns are rather sought after. Hotel Collection (bedding and dish stuff) anything is worth looking at and looking up. We also always have people coming in to look for new fiesta ware as well.

[@annettep.1605]

Look, I like those brown sandal, & they look like they're in good shape. You're very talented to know which items to buy. I thought about trying this with books, but I can't read all of those books fast enough to know if I even think they'd sell. I admire you for being able to successfully do this. Good for you. 🙂🍄🌼💮🌻🦋. I, too love ginger jars.

[@kathleenlewis239]

Always on the lookout for glassybaby. I enjoyed hearing your thought process on what to pick up and what to leave behind. Consider that littles can be stuffed inside the sneakers and larger items can be rolled up in clothes. I appreciate your videos and learn a lot!

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Kathleen Lewis, Thank you so much!

[@Timetravel1111]

What is a glassybaby?

[@SaltyShaman]

@@Timetravel1111 they are hand blown votive candle holders. Can be worth a lot. Look them up, they are very distinctive.

[@susanfitzgerald2443]

I've never heard of them as well. Thank you! I'll definitely look them up and be on the lookout for them. Thanks for the tip.

[@CindyFridayBeeman]

Thanks! I'd never heard of glassybaby before, and I collect and sell glassware!

[@cheryldavis8776]

At time stamp 0:31 to the right of your red bag looks a lot like a Hartmann suitcase in tweed fabric with British Tan leather detailing... At 18:00, wondering just what that was... looked kinda like a Curoc piece. Really enjoyed taking this little thrifting excursion with you, Margaret! So fun to go to other locales and see what kind of stuff shows up in their stores.

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Cheryl Davis, Thank you so much!

[@cloud9soundcafe]

Yes, I was yelling at the screen, “Don’t pass that Hartmann suitcase!! $$!!”

[@edannemiller4084]

@@cloud9soundcafe I do that too.

[@CindyFridayBeeman]

You're right about the Curoc. I used to sell it in a department store in the late '70s.

[@kristinemehlbye9987]

11:30 omg the wineglasses in the background. AMAZING

[@flippingforreal109]

Thanks for sharing the video it was good to see the things you found.

[@alisoneccleston8673]

Look for black dust on the inside of a used suitcase, I don’t know what it is but that suitcase got checked ever single time by TSA. Finally got rid of it.

[@sellsformoola]

I loved the frog. I think its mouth zips to put pajamas in it.

[@kristinemehlbye9987]

11:42 the blue plate/glassvare behind the elefant is so cute!

[@pattiray47]

As you said “comment on stuff “ you passed a big gold clock maybe 70’s and at the front of the same row, a doll house hutch … so cute! no wonder I can barely move around the house 😂

[@daniellenoll4271]

I can never resist thrifting on vacation! I’ve started packing a vacuum seal storage bag just in case 😅

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Danielle Noll, Such a good idea! Thank you!

[@daniellenoll4271]

@@TexasGalTreasures Yes! Especially for plush. Those squishmallows live up to their name & squish down to almost nothing haha

[@machellewebb6142]

I was getting ready to post the same advice!!! It's amazing how much you can cram into a piece of luggage using them!!!

[@SmileswithAdvice]

My mother in law found a really old pyrex dish she bought for $2 and sold for $35 🤪

[@TexasGalTreasures]

That is awesome!

[@TheAnthonyMarlowe]

To who? Is this real? Lol

[@SmileswithAdvice]

@@TheAnthonyMarlowe I believe it was sold on Ebay

[@lisa77901]

Aww I saw a wishbone plush I used to love that show when I was younger 😮

[@traciray9636]

I go to the books. Alot of childrens hard cover books are a great find. I found one for free in a giveaway box & it was worth $800 !!! And they are usually in great shape. Also Chech the books that come from school libraries!!! The jackets/book covers are harder to find but up the value to the book. Have a great day ☺️

[@septembersapphire347]

My cities Goodwill is ridiculously high on their merchandise

[@shana4604]

MINE TOO! it’s sickening.

[@rayn8740]

I wouldn't have passed on the Heritage Mint wood carved and painted Loon for $5.99. Crack or not, that was nice and a steal at that price. The two penguin figures were certainly worth grabbing too, even at $6.99 a piece. They add a more masculine feel to a room. Nice stuff like this is always challenging to find.

[@kristinemehlbye9987]

12:15 also the gold glas mosaic vase. Very beautiful.

[@shaunaobaidensma06]

When you were looking at the bird statues in Knick knacks, I thought there was a quick scan past some fruit themed Fitz and Floyd ware. Teapots, creamer and sugars, platters, anything Fitz & Floyd. Those are a quick sell and usually for a decent profit

[@verukas71]

First time watcher. Love your channel. Thank you so much for being nice. I am trying to resell, but I am not having luck.

[@HorseluvrWN]

Keep on selling. It gets better

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Don't give up!

[@JennyLee-qr1jg]

That Goodwill is so nice and organized! The ones near me are horrible!

[@darlenecarpenter753]

Same. Over priced junk

[@melodyhart1331]

Many years ago we were on vacation in Denver and we went to the thrift store too.

[@shirleydrake1602]

I think the yellow and the red vases are figures from one of the Aztec pyramids down in Mexico and in the Yucatán. I have several of those figurines made of wood I picked up down there a few years ago. They aren’t worth much.

[@Poodle_Gun]

I'm JUST starting to do this and we have the same intuition on what to buy and what not to buy. I think I'm gonna be okay!😌

[@Daniel-eu6gt]

Hey! How’s it going? Did you sell anything yet?

[@debra2107]

Hi! New subscriber to your channel--love it! I used to thrift a lot when I traveled for work, and of course, bought a new-to-me suitcase at the thrift store to take it all home. Was curious to know if you noticed the little brown Coach clutch/wristlet when you were looking at the fanny pack? Do you find purses to be way over priced? Thanks!

[@chowmomof2]

I just subscribed today 😊. I did the same thing when I saw the Coach. I kept trying to tell her to grab it or at least look at it LOL!!!

[@UniqueNovelties4U]

That first thrift I'm like thinking, that's the Westwood ARC (it is) We get some great items at our (Denver) thrift stores.. I'm super picky and try to keep my buys under $5ea (and you can do that and still do well) I'm in KS for the moment and still hitting the thrifts.. I'm starting to make video's but nothing like yours... I do love thrifting so if we're ever in Denver at the same time I will take you to the bins it's amazing I have taken so many there they can't stop going back!!

[@teschchr122]

Just learning and loving your channel! Wish we had decent thrift stores in College Station!

[@dearbh1736]

Thanks for the video and all the good advice. I was a little surprised you passed on some of the lovely fragile items considering you could have packed them very safely in between all of the squishmallows? Maybe next time 🙂

[@patriciacasper1808]

Just wondered if you have a relative named Thomas that lived & went to Jones High School in the 70's in Houston, Tx. McArdle is not a common name. By the way, good idea on packing fragile items, it's what I would do.

[@chowmomof2]

I was thinking the same thing about the squishmallows LOL

[@dianafelton1690]

Just started watching you & subscribed to your channel.I like your finds.Would like to start selling soon.Im just a collector right now of lots of thrifted & antique investment finds.

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Welcome!

[@susieroy8565]

The eyeliner on the cherub cracked me up 😂😂

[@mammaskassiotis8932]

I always check for shoes. I require well made, with excellent support or room to add my Rx orthotics - grippy soles, tread - real leather or cloth. I love shoes but cannot wear most fashion/designers if they aren't wobble proof. Also colored glass to decorate with especially unusual colors, like a magpie shiny objects silver or gold jewelry.

[@danielcoulthardjr6608]

Pro tip. You bought a bunch of squishmellows. Use them to buffer delicate items in your suitcase so they're immobile. I ship glass bottles of beer back and forth all the time and I've never had a bottle break. In short, use your soft items to protect your delicates.

[@janinejensen583]

FYI on my last flight in April I was forced to check my carry on bag. Wasn't expecting that, had a dish that was broken due to that.

[@litestreamer]

Hmmm...I might have pulled it out and hand carried it on board...

[@73camgirl]

I really liked the silver color candlesticks on the knick knack shelf. If they were pewter and marked, I think they may have been a good buy, even if they were a bit heavy for travelling.

[@nilakc5802]

Just found your channel. We brought some breakables back on a trip and we packed them in heavy plastic storage containers from goodwill. With a little bubblewrap they survived. We also found a small heavy vinyl case that was meant for glasses or wine and we used it as well. When we got home i put the empty storage cases back in the suitcase 😊

[@RoriRebel]

someone definitely just dropped all of those squishmallows all together. Rare to find at a thrift store 😬

[@vcadoree193]

You are such a good picker! Love your style of picking. Bless you.

[@TexasGalTreasures]

Thank you kindly!

[@hollyvanostrand4292]

nice haul today Marilyn. My fave is the belt buckle. too bad i do not wear belts

[@kerlinpercy2157]

The wood clock- it’s like a slab of wood bark… it was in the bottom in the shelf’s, that could of been a good buy… they don’t make them like that anymore, but a wood collected or clock collector would of paid big bucks for it! I also would of purchased it for myself, I liked it.

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

I bought a really nice suit case at a thrift store in Gainesville over by the university goodwill. I really like it. It’s like new. So I decided to buy a matching piece on eBay. I found one I thought was a bit smaller and made a perfect travel set. When it arrived it was new. Still had the tag in it, $360.00. So now I have over $700 in a two piece luggage set. I used them on my most resent vacation. Very proud to have nice luggage. My hubby and I have been selling online since 2009. It’s our full time business now. We just went on a trip to Anna Maria island to thrift. And we thrifted al, around that area. Nice tax deduction. Take care! LA

[@jochildress5003]

Fun video! I noticed a pair of Croc classic clogs at 4:55 that you passed up. I couldn’t tell what condition they were in, so maybe that’s why, but those shoes have an over 100% sell-through rate if you didn’t know.

[@kaffeine69]

Always pick up atypical Crocs!

[@katherineriley5700]

This is great I’m so glad you’re sharing all of this with us. I’ve got so many collectibles of Steiff stuffed animals, pillow pets and webkinz stuffed animals etc… idk if you know much about this but if you do let me know if you can please.

[@KandisSJGroup]

I don't know which gw you were at in Denver but they rarely go that low on luggage. Good find just on that! If you think about it a lot of the fragile could have been put between the plushies. I loved that whale tail! You likely didn't see it but very cool.

[@joasiadornick242]

98% of my stuff is vintage glassware and dishes. A hand roller of shrink wrap on every piece and paper and bubble wrap. Nothing ever breaks. Ever

[@curiousc9259]

What's a hand roller of shrink wrap? 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@reanami]

@@curiousc9259 you can buy them at Moving or Storage places like UHauL. Some people who buy regular food shrink wrap just put a dowel or other bar through it to act as handles, basically works the same. Hope this helps.