A Reseller's Guide to How to THRIFT for PROFIT!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Hi Everyone! I hope you''re having a great day! I'm really excited to share this video with you. I'm sharing my FIVE sourcing pillars or guidelines that I use to help purchase thrifted items for profit! I hope you enjoy it!!

[@anniemay316]

Really enjoyed this very informative video. Thanks for this, Lori!

[@solj3322]

Thank you so much, Lori, for sharing your content! You are why I am getting back into reselling; I went to Savers for the first time yesterday and saw firsthand the pricing inconsistencies you commented about. However, thanks to you, I knew to get my 20% off coupon first, keep donations at the ready in my car, and score some great finds! My store still needs to be put up, as I didn't have much around my house I could start with and needed to get my space prepped with inventory setup. Anyways, thank you again for your help, you are truly appreciated! 😆😊

[@toniagarcia2885]

I'm New to your channel,.I seen your video wher you were at the college with your kids and an 80's party,..I just want to say I'm glad I found you,.I love your honesty..not making it seem like it's a piece of cake to become wealthy at reselling,..me and my husband just started about a month ago,.We are actually drywall finishers,.he's been a finisher for 5 yrs and me for 29 years..and I just turned 50..but being in construction so many years it's tooken a big toll on my arm and neck and lower arm,.so I have been seeing videos for about 3 months and everyone basically makes it look so easy,..lol it's not..for me anyways,. 🤔 We have even took up clean up after estate sale,.every other week,.. have done two..house,sheds full I can't even do laundry ☹️☹️☹️..I'm so sorry for the book I just wrote .but I just want you to know that I appreciate your honesty

[@LorisBostonFound]

Welcome Tonia. I appreciate your kind message. Reselling is definitely hard work. Wishing you and your husband a lot of success with your reselling journey!

[@dominiquelarue1982]

Thank you for this video

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thanks for watching Dominique!

[@bonniep.5165]

Love this ~ thank you 🤗

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thanks for watching Bonnie!

[@justbecauseitscute]

Death pile doesn't just sits there...it GROWS!!

[@LorisBostonFound]

So true!

[@neoanderson726]

I would have left the Ralph lauren used sweater but I rarely buy sweaters used at thrifts they are always pilly with snares , pulls and stains

[@toniapatnode5994]

Love this style. Great info. Thank you!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you Tonia!😘😘

[@mzdawgpawz1]

Thanks, Lori! You are helping me out so much.

[@LorisBostonFound]

That makes me so happy Joleen! Thank you! ❤️

[@susanvelez6534]

Excellent excellent Laurie thank you so much and you look amazing blessings

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you Susan. I hope you are having a good week love.

[@Secondhandcrush]

Oh my goodness I took a lot away from this! Thank YOU once again my friend 💜

[@LorisBostonFound]

I'm so happy! Thanks for watching. xo

[@bridgetvogel1819]

Love selling Rothy’s - Sold a retired pair that I bought for $4 and sold for $$325.

[@LorisBostonFound]

Wow Bridget! That is amazing! What style were they?

[@bridgetvogel1819]

@@LorisBostonFound It was a limited Edition Holiday Tartan plaid style!

[@dawn591]

Great advice, thanks! Looovveee a good thrift with me!!!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you Dawn!

[@melissabutler4633]

Love your blouse!!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you! It's actually a dress I found at the bins!

[@tinasalazar2549]

I found my first pair of Rothy’s today in the bins +++. Thanks for your videos I enjoy watching your content.

[@LorisBostonFound]

Congrats on the Rothy's!

[@sharievee7274]

My favorite Y2K Brands: Mudd XOXO Juicy Couture Steve Madden Betsey Johnson Rocawear Baby Phat

[@LorisBostonFound]

Oh this is helpful, thank you!

[@amandab9338]

These kind of videos were (and still are!) very helpful for me when I first started! Thank you!

[@LorisBostonFound]

That's so great to hear Amanda. Thank you! I wanted to put something out that could be a reference for people who are new to reselling. I hope even seasoned resellers find something helpful. ❤️

[@Myfairgirlie]

Awesome content. Definitely checks everything in a reselling vlog. One of your best vlog. Great work. And the blouse- pretty!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you Nanette! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. xo

[@cindygallagher1017]

I found two pairs of Rothy’s a month ago! Now for the kick in the fanny to open a Poshmark closet. Thanks for all the info, Lori! It’s such a help for those of us who might want to dip our toes in the reselling pool. 💕

[@LorisBostonFound]

Cindy with two pairs of Rothy's your closet will open with a bang!! Go for it girl!!

[@hyperlonie]

I sold a Peruvian connection dress with a bunch of pulls that I had hand washed since it had dust on it and it came out weird and wrinkly and it still sold for like 70 bucks! I couldn’t believe it.

[@LorisBostonFound]

Wow, that is a great flip! I love the brand, it really does hold it's value. Thanks for watching.

[@ravenomega2443]

Something I've noticed watching this video was that you and I look at thrifting and reselling in a very logical and analytical type of way. What you said in this video, I also say to myself about brands and styles and sizes. Just various things that I always consider when deciding on what pieces I buy.

[@LorisBostonFound]

There is a lot to think about when we're deciding what to buy!

[@ravenomega2443]

@@LorisBostonFound Are you like me where you've found brands and styles that work so you pretty much only stick to that?

[@thriftedflip]

Lori, love the tips... Any tips for growing my Reselling KZbin Channel? 😉 😉 😉

[@LorisBostonFound]

I think being consistent is KEY. Don't be afraid to take chances with your content. Have fun with it!

[@thriftedflip]

@@LorisBostonFound Thanks for the advice... Love your channel!

[@bidergilette5356]

Lori, I had those fur lined crocs in beige and they sold in 2 days for $43! I love selling just about any style of Crocs. Even when they are flawed, they sell. This was a very helpful video! Thanks for all your tips! Linda

[@LorisBostonFound]

That is so good!!

[@GeertjeJ651]

Home run: rounding the corner at a liquidation store and seeing a shelf full of Rothy’s at $12.00 a pair. Brand new; different colors and sizes. I did some authentication right in the store then bought 9 pair. I made a lot on those babies.

[@nancybarrett3988]

What kind of liquidation stores sell Rothy’s for $12.? Hard to believe they are the real deal.

[@GeertjeJ651]

@@nancybarrett3988 they did and they were the ‘real deal’. All of them sold. I’m in Canada btw.

[@LorisBostonFound]

I would have fallen over! 😂 That's a grand slam!

[@afullercloset5625]

My home run this month was a gorgeous Filson Original Navy Blue Messenger bag paid $4.99 regular bag price my GW doesn't know Filson yet sold on Ebay for $285 in 3 days home runs are few and far between but when they happen feels great !!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Oh, I love Filson!! That is such a home run!! It's always so exciting to find those kind of pieces!

[@just.j5302]

No, but they will now 🙄🙄🙄. Loose lips sink ships...💯.

[@suep2996]

Your original video really helped me out when I first started sourcing. I went from "OH that's pretty" to "How much can I make from this?" I still do the oh thats pretty but I make sure it will make me some $$$$

[@LorisBostonFound]

Those "oh that's pretty" pieces can still get me sometimes! 😂

[@bajacowgirl3170]

I have no luck with Trina Turk, Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Taylor, etc. I am curious to see how the Trina Turk sweater does for you.

[@ravenomega2443]

Nanette Lepore coats/jackets do fairly well. For me a few times anyway.

[@janiefoglewohlerspantryand2102]

Hi Lori. Thanks for the info it was fun. I remember when you did your last one

[@LorisBostonFound]

Glad you enjoyed it Janie! I can't believe it's been two years since that series!

[@theteenreseller]

Loved this video Lori! I love selling Eileen fisher as well. I would definitely like to see more of these videos in the future, thrift with me videos are my favorite!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you Keegan! I had fun with this one. I'm hoping my Eileen pants sell well!

[@neoanderson726]

yeah I half heartedly went sourcing yesterday ( I am trying to do a no spend year ) Had three items but this thrift went up on all their prices so anywhere from 3- to 20 ... did comps on the pieces I found and even at 3 dollars buys in the most I would get is 25 so I put everything back ... if the cost was a dollar I would take more chances . I have limited space so I have to be very selective plus i am trying to sell my house to retire so do not want to move a lot ... supposedly this is a sellers market

[@just.j5302]

Of course thrifts are going up...because of KZbinrs.

[@EatPlayLoveCO]

It sounds funny to say, but overall I love sourcing things that INSPIRE ME and that's not always brand driven. Sometime it's price and style, sometimes I just get a feeling. Oh and my brand is- Johnny Was, I was so excited to find it and it's a dud. LOL.

[@lisaandres618]

I love your videos and insight. I might come out to Boston in June - and when I do, whether now or another time, I'd love to meet if you're up for it. I typically stay with my friend in Medford. You are the person that showed me "the pit" in your videos and I can't wait to check it out. You also inspired me to pick up and list some things that have never even occured to me. I like the insight and "clases" or another more current series on this biz would be cool. :) Take care, Lisa

[@tyler4326]

I found tieks twice in the wild, first one sold within 30 minutes of listing for $195. Second pairs print wasn't that desirable, so it took longer but it sold for $90.

[@ravenomega2443]

How much did you pay?

[@tyler4326]

@@ravenomega2443 1st is $7, 2nd I forgot but it was under $10

[@ricochetkitty7215]

Hi Lori - The Trina Turk blue top should do well, I imagine. Power blues are trending for Spring and Summer.

[@LorisBostonFound]

Oh that's great to know! It really is a pretty piece. Fingers crossed!

[@sharievee7274]

I found a gorgeous La Perla NWT skirt at Goodwill for about 5.99 and it hasn't sold yet. I screamed when I found it lol. On another topic I list under Y2K/Festival Vibes. If you have Tennis attire also use Pickle Ball in your listing as that game is becoming very popular.

[@LorisBostonFound]

What a score! I need to write down all of these fun key words for my depop account!

[@just.j5302]

Ebay's commission on clothing & shoes/accessories is NOT 20%...and never has been...reseller there from 1996.

[@LorisBostonFound]

I too have been on the platform for over 20 years. I use 20% as a conservative number to include any promoted listings, or shipping fees a seller might incur.

[@bajacowgirl3170]

Brands like Escada, Lafayette 148, Akris, Misook, St John, etc. I no longer pick up (unless it's something super special). I have these brands in my closet that I have had for over a year! I can't give them away!

[@ravenomega2443]

What's your best selling brand?

[@LorisBostonFound]

@@ravenomega2443 I send a lot of those brands to TRR because they typically sit for me too. Thanks for watching!