So happy he got to you safely Pete! We knew the packaging was over kill but we didn’t want him to break! We’re so glad you like him. You’re the best! Your next gift is coming soon!
@onemorething1009 ай бұрын
You know he just re-sells all the gifts.
@genghis_connie9 ай бұрын
My parents lived in McHenry until 2012. I wonder if he was there back then. Such a fun gift! How nice of you!
@ZupercreteCreations9 ай бұрын
@@genghis_connie I think he was! He was for sure there by 2015 because that’s when we started going. Thank you for your kind words!
@ZupercreteCreations9 ай бұрын
@@onemorething100 We think he’s going to keep this one but he’s more than welcome to sell it if he changes his mind 😆
@bethewalt73859 ай бұрын
@@onemorething100uh, yeah, duh, who thinks differently? Unless it's something he really digs or collects, who wouldn't?
@jeffomalley1009 ай бұрын
Your a good man Pete for taking care of that gentleman. He seems like a good kid and you know he'll be back with some more really cool stuff.
@davestevens42639 ай бұрын
No one does what Pete did , & it speaks volumes.
@CinHalCedHerChance6 ай бұрын
@@davestevens4263 What I don't get it, how did Peter not get the price right the first time for the turtle? I mean he shows he does his research, so why did he have to call the guy back and go on camera and show that he gave him more money? I like Peter, not a big knock, but he seems to get the value right the first time, he's pretty thorough.
@josealqueres9 ай бұрын
Kid that sold you the ninja turtle seems so chill and nice guy. Great that you did what you did. Also the frog statue looks amazing!!!
@ncprimetime7 ай бұрын
yea i wonder how much the frog goes for? i can see people asking to buy them in his store
@CinHalCedHerChance6 ай бұрын
What I don't get it, how did Peter not get the price right the first time for the turtle? I mean he shows he does his research, so why did he have to call the guy back and go on camera and show that he gave him more money? I like Peter, not a big knock, but he seems to get the value right the first time, he's pretty thorough.
@LostRams3 ай бұрын
@@CinHalCedHerChance There could be a million reasons. Sometimes you just get the value wrong, he might have looked at the wrong figurine.
@madx80hАй бұрын
You’re probably right. There is the same toy but way smaller so maybe saw the smaller toy online at first.
@jdttp9 ай бұрын
Neat gesture at the end where pete gave him extra money. Before pete had a following on here I use to go and bring stuff in and he never hesitated to give me a few extra bucks(even before all of the cameras).
@@bethewalt7385 You missed my point. Then "sell it yourself" as they say. My point is you can tell that guy already had a price in mind on what he wanted to take home for the Ninja turtle toy, it really could have just ended there and Pete makes more money. He's been doing that long before KZbin, as I am sure people will say he does it for the camera.
@ipcamtalk43149 ай бұрын
@@bethewalt7385 you missed that he already made the deal....
@ToppsBaseballRacks9 ай бұрын
@@jdttp He's just one of the haters who take potshots at Pete yet continue to support his channel by watching and posting in the comments.
@OmarFromTheBay9 ай бұрын
Pete said , ""Man, are you happy with anything?" .🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm dying!
@headsup24339 ай бұрын
I love the guy that wanted to check whether his ears still worked, left and right.
@liambennion96279 ай бұрын
Ha ha good point 😅
@mikefieselman9 ай бұрын
The lady in the video seems very nice. Sorry for your loss, i hope you're smiling every so often from the happiness the people around you give. Thank you to everyone for being apart of this video, i really appreciate you're company and openess to helping my man pete produce these amazing videos. Tytyty! That frog statue is cool af lol
@ronyoung40939 ай бұрын
Great job on giving the kid an extra $80. It was about a month ago I suggested to you to consider doing a clip like that, showing your honesty as a business man
@TidTech9 ай бұрын
Agreed. Love this. 🫡 Pete.
@huemungus59349 ай бұрын
I love the chill vibe of this channel. Can have it on in the background all day while working. Always something fun and interesting going on in your shop!
@Toastyone19 ай бұрын
I always love the lofi beats that you feature in the transitional video where you're showcasing some of the newer merchandise. Happy New Year everyone!
@xAjido9 ай бұрын
Acts of kindness are a big reason I watch this channel, there's tons of other channels if you want to see people trying to make money any way they can or shopping for vintage items, but good souls like Pete are as rare as some of the items in his shop. Good on him for hooking that guy up with additional money for the Turtles figure when he absolutely didn't have to.
@kymjoneserb22149 ай бұрын
I was watching you the other day and you were reading comments. Someone said “how does it feel to rip people off”. My heart broke. We watch you everyday and you are one of the most honest sellers we’ve seen. We appreciate you and really enjoy watching you. Thank you, Ric and Kim. From PA
@crosswalklarry9 ай бұрын
As someone who did retail security, I would bet the guy who notified you that the skull pins were stolen, stole them.
@russellsacobie73648 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly. His very subtle way of saying, "haha - I got them".
@firstofthemonthclub44916 ай бұрын
People tell on themselves
@EPC4 ай бұрын
He 100% knows that the guy stole them...but he is just super kind and didn't wanna make a scene...
@kevinmach7303 ай бұрын
Reasoning?
@skullsaintdead9 ай бұрын
25:00 Bless, I could see that guys heart break a little that he parted with a pretty expensive figurine for so little, but it's admirable you went out of your way to tell him how much you'd likely be getting for it and give him a top up. Good way to keep easy-going, loyal customers around! Also, it's awesome you feature other creators on your channel (the cute frog fisherman, handmade no less!).
@Pauldjreadman9 ай бұрын
If I recall the guy with figure is the same guy that brought in those superhero lunchboxes?
@skullsaintdead9 ай бұрын
@@Pauldjreadman Yep!
@mikeross49379 ай бұрын
Someone wanted to buy the pins, then they disappeared. I am no Sherlock Holmes, but I think I have cracked the case.
@PepeFrog4139 ай бұрын
I thought the same thing lol, Pete says the guy came to him and told him, but he prob did so to cover his own ass.
@PepeFrog4139 ай бұрын
I thought the same thing lol
@vincentbanksjr.75099 ай бұрын
U know it
@adamefamily25949 ай бұрын
That makes another one of us who thinks alike!! I hate thieves!
@koont6669 ай бұрын
Exactly 💯🇬🇧
@Solo-Road9 ай бұрын
Thumbs up and giving your customer the extra $80; you're a good man.
@AnthonyRufo-rc1zm9 ай бұрын
Maybe review the security camera & record the video onto your phone. The next time the guy comes in, confront him with the video of him stealing the pins on the coat. We do it all the time at the liquor store where I work, we show the person the video & give them the option to pay for what he or she stole or we call the cops.
@keithsmith44329 ай бұрын
Pete...You did the Right thing and Paid it Forward , Who knows maybe that guy will be back and Reward you for your Kindness but if not God will !!!
@Flamableninja9 ай бұрын
You guys make working at a pawn shop look like the most fun and interesting job in the world.
@mikewebb78077 ай бұрын
That guy with the ninja turtle, I recognize him. He is the gentleman that brings you in vintage lunchboxes and stuff. So cool to see him back.
@anka0429 ай бұрын
You should offer the kid a job! I'm sure he would be great in your store and seems to have a little social anxiety. Would be great for him working with you part time or something!
@EPC4 ай бұрын
25:49 respect for giving him extra money for that turtle!
@brianselt2919 ай бұрын
Doing the right thing, whether we are watching or not, is always best. I try to be better every day.
@famecorona849 ай бұрын
Always respect ✊🏼 for Pete
@OmarFromTheBay9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the content Pete keep em coming your my favorite KZbinr overall hands down man.Cheers!
@tisme20569 ай бұрын
Im so glad you liked the shirt Peter. I was worried you wouldnt like it. Happy New Year
@bradsswinton9 ай бұрын
2:31 Ruby has been banished to the back of the store and she knows it. 🤣🤣
@christopherleusner43859 ай бұрын
She is on the outs at the shop that’s because females don’t know how to act. And ruby knows the deal. If only animals could speak like humans for one day could you imagine the amount of things that would be found out😂😂😂
@jeffomalley1009 ай бұрын
That frog is the coolest thing ever.
@Yeg_7779 ай бұрын
Started watching you're videos a month ago, big fan of pawn shops so this right here is just great 👍
@GeoRell9 ай бұрын
Wow, watching you give that man extra money like that. Wow. You’re gonna prosper. I wish you all the success. You deserve it
@libroscombustibles26165 ай бұрын
How generous and honest from your part. I salute, respect and hold in high regard people who act like you did with the young man: Blessings.
@ReiHost9 ай бұрын
I've been using Sony wireless ear buds for years. It's common for one to get disconnected at some point in their lifespan. Put them back in their case, hold both buttons until they reset and they will work again.
@dkayser15009 ай бұрын
Pete, you're a good human being.
@rogerholloway84989 ай бұрын
Glad to sub the Zupercrete folks Pete, thanks for giving them a nice plug!
@McSpicyYT9 ай бұрын
You're such a goood/honest business person. Very rare.
@tyreesneed9 ай бұрын
the guy who sold that ninja turtle is HIGH ASF 🤣🤣
@bearhardcorepicker9 ай бұрын
I used to have some shoplifters of various types come in to the store, from kleptomaniacs who stole little things (radio knobs, lamp burners, and other pieces of things) to professionals who were like magicians and you just could not catch them in the act. That was when I had a shop in the capital city, but now I am in a town of 400...so there is very little shoplifting, if any, that happens now. Good of you to ante up more for the TMNT piece, I do that as well.
@user-hm5zb1qn6g6 ай бұрын
At the ReStores in my city, they keep the stove knobs behind the counter; otherwise people steal them, apparently. Lowlifes.
@firstofthemonthclub44916 ай бұрын
That extra 80 was a nails move plus that kid has a genius eye abd yet generous disposition. u can tell.
@joelfarley86549 ай бұрын
Hats off Pete for being a honest man and paying him more !
@Spike88549 ай бұрын
Occam's razor suggests that the guy who commented that the pins were stolen was the one that actually stole them...hehehe
@jiggabob3679 ай бұрын
GM Electromotive built engines for locomotives. They were 2 stroke diesels with various cylinder sizes. We had two at a plant I worked at running generators. They were both 20 cylinders. Back in the day snap on and other high end tool companies would make custom tools for companies and put there logos on them. We had some of the electromotive specialty tools for maintenance on the engines.
@craigwilliams67349 ай бұрын
You are a good man Pete, really enjoyed that episode!! Craig in the UK
@williamgallucci99139 ай бұрын
Happy new year everybody watching this craiglist hunter channel
@Dave-lr2wo5 ай бұрын
Skateboard dude was just about to head out the door, didn't even ask for more money on learning it was more valuable, when he was then offered more money. That's *two* honest guys dealing with each other.
@adrianodiblasio29345 ай бұрын
Electro Motive was a GM division headquartered in LaGrange IL manufactured locomotives and engines. Also had a plant in London, Canada that also built GMC city buses and TEREX mining trucks.
@xx7secondsxx4 ай бұрын
I just went and subbed to them and saw this video there! SOOOOOOO MUCH LOVE ON THERE FROM TEAM TRADING POST/THE CRAIGSLIST HUNTER CREW!!!!🤘🎸🤘🎸🤘🍻🍻🐒 made me soooo proud to see my fellow brothers and sisters there!!💚🧡💚🧡💚✊
@IBlink182RBackI9 ай бұрын
Loved the interaction with the guy at the end, so wholesome🥹
@lilctv409 ай бұрын
Your a good man Pete. You might know even know it but you teach the young bucks how being honest will take you farther then trying to get over on a couple dollars! I will be in your store sometime soon! Love from Lake Geneva WI
@youropionmattersnot9 ай бұрын
I love this channel. Great job, Pete.
@Trippy_Troll9 ай бұрын
Extra cash, After the deal? Stand up guy! 👏🏻
@MaximumCarter9 ай бұрын
A shame you didn't have any cameras that had the leather jacket in view... Edit: You giving that young man more money for the Ninja Turtle... Is exactly why I stay subscribed. That was awesome and hopefully that young man carries on the same values you just passed on to him.
@jdttp9 ай бұрын
Yep! and I can vouch - Pete has been doing this long before he was doing youtube.
@herbgaming78526 ай бұрын
Not sure how I stumbled across your channel but you have me hooked 😅 Super interesting stuff man, look for to watching many more.
@BackRoadStoneRevival9 ай бұрын
Sounds like the guy stole the skull pins and was ready to help you look for them.
@TheAndy198915 ай бұрын
Ive learned over the years if someone says "i dont know" when asked how much they want, they usually want way too much. I sometimes pass on stuff just based on that dialog.
@jeffomalley1009 ай бұрын
They did that with the address so no matter what it'll be shipped to your address. But usually people do that with regular mail because you could get away without putting a stamp on an envelope and when they look at the return address it'll be yours so they'll send it you thinking they're sending it back to the original sender lol. I don't recommend trying it though because messing with the mail at all is federal charges lol.
@Bluptuous9 ай бұрын
Wow imagine being a teenager in the 60s!! Beach boys and The Doors. Crazy.
@iselect10129 ай бұрын
That’s very very classy of you. That’s how you do business.
@eltomas36349 ай бұрын
That was a pretty slick move not looking up that vintage Snap On torque wrench. She would have wanted more for it had you looked it up on the spot. It's a given that tool is worth something just by what it is. Give her a couple bucks and look it up later $$$ nicely done.
@S.A.D.i.S.T.I.C9 ай бұрын
a lifetime of doing the right thing for customers has been repaid with good karma and that new lakehouse in my beautiful state :) bravo, not many resellers would have paid that man more money
@twoblacklabs9049 ай бұрын
Honey looks awfully cozy in that Dale Earnhardt Jr. Budweiser jacket at the end of the video… Great job taking care of your good repeat reseller, Pete. Love the show.
@coryross63709 ай бұрын
Your videos have made it here to Canada lol. Found your channel a week ago and I'm already like 100 episodes in. Your about to blow up brother. Keep up the good content 🍻
@LifeHackRedone9 ай бұрын
The guy looking at the jacket probably stole the skulls, then told you they were gone to show his credibility. Criminals do that often.
@thriftingohio47289 ай бұрын
My first thought exactly when he told the story.
@mikenolin87479 ай бұрын
There's also probably something to wanting to point out that they were missing. This way the theif knew that his victim knew that they were missing for whatever self satisfactory reason
@terrisantiago91289 ай бұрын
What a big box. What a great Frog for your new house house you are building beautiful love it
@davestevens42639 ай бұрын
Much respect Pete for being a good human !!!!!!! That' fishing frog does look awesome !
@DexterDuckets448 ай бұрын
Yo Pete I just feel like I know and I couldn’t figure it but I know know you remind me of my dad! You guys are both super kind and understanding.
@ethanwilliam99449 ай бұрын
So cool of you to pay that young man more money once you found out what you can get for it. Not only is it honest but also smart business as he will definitely remember that you did that for him and will come back the next time he has something to sell. He seems like a good guy and I know you are a good guy so hopefully you've forged a long lasting business relationship.
@letsclimb58289 ай бұрын
I was going to like the video anyways but Otto the Otter was incredibly convincing
@RontheDon4209 ай бұрын
The guy who wanted to buy the skull pins probably took em😂😀😂
@ronmaiden19 ай бұрын
I just discovered this channel wow its great what a great channell i love it keep up doing what you do you are all great people..
@akamogg87479 ай бұрын
In Russia they say, 'When there is loose firewood around, even a priest will steal ... '
@yankees297 ай бұрын
Same goes for toilet paper
@slanjbo9 ай бұрын
They are called Tijuana Bibles which is hard to say on a heavy dose of Opiates 😂
@SmithBeatZ19 ай бұрын
Good on you, Pete. Great item.
@chubbrock6599 ай бұрын
G Loomis is a great brand, should have bought that pole. It would go fast with the right price.
@jeremywilliams75025 ай бұрын
Wow… seeing you go back and give that guy another $80 for that turtle when you could have easily just pocketed that money was nothing short of incredible. Your a good dude and deserve all the success you receive
@les-qy9lv6 ай бұрын
Your INTEGRITY SHINES Sir ......👍♥️🍻
@juliemullen3659 ай бұрын
Sweet young man with what I think had that ugly turtle!! Each to their own 😂❤
@Drrewsterr9 ай бұрын
Otto the otter seems to have a very familiar voice SIR! 😂😂
@yankee21104 ай бұрын
You are a good man, Peter.
@JAKOB1977Ай бұрын
"Doing the right thing and put it on social media for self-promotion and profit." what a headline. I know, that is very common and some of the most disliked people on social media, so careful Pete. If you wanna do the right thing.. great, but the last thing, is then shout it to the world what you did in the chase for virtue gravy points and profit/selfpromotion, as that really destroy the whole foundation of doing the "right thing" in the first place.
@rasserfrasser9 ай бұрын
"I mean...what do you want to get out of it?" - Everything. Fame. Glory. I want to move the stock market with this sale.
@megamike4209 ай бұрын
You were blown away? You obviously don't know your TMNT! Sorry lol! Born in 81 so TMNT is my jam! I had the original white jersey slam dunkin don as a kid. Always very cool frog statue and great idea by the creator to get attention for their company! I used to be a concrete laborer so I love anything concrete related lol!
@roberthoug78649 ай бұрын
I am from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. and I worked at JL French for 14 1/2 years in Sheboygan Wisconsin. Traveled back home almost every weekend over 200 mile trip one way
@Philserino9 ай бұрын
Respect bro. He look like a good guy too. Id def buy that Ninja Turtle for a couple hundred. That is so awesome
@jennylyons579 ай бұрын
I miss THE GIVE AWAYS I NEVER GOT TO ENTER !!!because we started watching afterwards . Hopefully u will do again soon ! My husband and I love watching you we see a knew episode and we wait to watch it together ❤️❤️
@chrismartin64279 ай бұрын
That Canadian coin that came in the Christmas lights looks awfully similar to a £2 coin from the UK
@dicanio099 ай бұрын
I'm Canadian, never seen that shape used with our coins.
@chrismartin64279 ай бұрын
@@dicanio09looking at a second time it is a £1 coin from the UK just thought it looked bigger than it was the £2 coin and the £1 coin in the UK are very similar but the £1 coin is slightly smaller and a slightly different shape
@minipyrokamden23249 ай бұрын
The frog is so cool
@chubbrock6599 ай бұрын
you can't believe someone would steal? welcome to the world Pete
@Rob-pi1rg9 ай бұрын
I love the telephone sign, I have an old telephone sign above my bar at my restaurant
@headsup24339 ай бұрын
Another good one Peter, I was wondering if you could do an episode of the shop just selling stuff and not buying. So we could see the stuff you bought and when you sell it.
@joeynolan3048 ай бұрын
I used to own that Ninja Turtle when I was a kid. I had a lot of serious health issues as a child and my dad would buy me a toy every time I spent all day at the hospital getting tests done. I remember the day my dad and I bought that Ninja Turtle. So many of my toys that I owned as a kid are so collectible these days
@billb75839 ай бұрын
Wrench is a Torque Meter, the most accurate of Torque wrenches with 2% error of maximum setting throughout the scale
@skrrtfranklin9 ай бұрын
That’s awesome of you ! Seems like a good dude and possibly could be a great employee 😅!!!?
@tony77tony779 ай бұрын
thats awesome what you did for that kid. I know alot of people wouldn't have done that.
@DrMurdercock9 ай бұрын
Keeping people who bring you good stuff happy is the right thing to do morally and business wise. There is a reason this man is successful at thisd
@user-hm5zb1qn6g6 ай бұрын
That torque wrench is an absolute beauty.
@pauldmckee5 ай бұрын
I used to collect those bows. They were made by whamo toy company. They stopped because no safety and faulty trigger mechanism.
@bryantchapman75037 ай бұрын
You're a great guy doing.The right thing is the right thingod God bless
@PowerSynopsis9 ай бұрын
The guy with the headphones is exactly the reason IT has to ask if something is plugged in when you call with a problem.
@chazgriffin55829 ай бұрын
I think it's awesome that you threw that person some more money
@djlancer889 ай бұрын
Yoooo the ninja turtle kid is chill af. My mom would love that fishing Frog oh man. I will have to check out their channel.