Early Morning Goodwill Clothing Haul! - Talking Brands- High Profit Sales

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[@julsjewels3185]

I just sold a cut to clear cobalt vase. I plucked it from a Goodwill basket for 99 cents. It was headed for smashing. I was attracted by the cobalt color and felt the weight and smoothness of the edges and base. I got 45$ !!!! I am over the moon!

[@nancycrane7584]

I have to say thank you for interacting with us on the comments. It makes it more personal. I have watched another reseller and she will say if you have questions, put in comments and I'll give you the info...Never happens..even during her live chats I have never had a question answered...So a big THANK YOU! 💛

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thanks Nancy! I love interacting with you guys! You all teach me so much :)

[@lindabyrd9945]

Karen, I can’t say enough how helpful and informative your videos are. So interesting to watch! And again thank you so much much sharing your expertise. Very much appreciated that you take your time to do this.❤️

[@donnawheeler1351]

Madras is the name of a city in India and it gives its name to Madras fabric, which can be patterns other than plaid but we usually use the term to refer to plaids. It does not have to be patchwork (pieced together). Any strong, colorful finely woven cotton can correctly be referred to as Madras. The key is the fact that it's cotton and colorful.

[@donnawheeler1351]

Probably should also have mentioned that India is known for its cotton production and the city is no longer called Madras -- it's Chennai now.

[@jamiepaul8041]

@@donnawheeler1351 yes you are correct. Madras refers to a tight, fine, woven and colorful pattern, usually plaid but not always. Madras plaid can be used in patchwork construction, but the patchwork construction is not 'Madras' plaid. Patchwork is patchwork - you could do patchwork in buffalo plaid, but that doesn't make it Madras. Thanks for getting the correct info out there. Unfortunately, a Google search for 'Madras plaid' includes some prominent pictures of shorts made with patchwork construction using Madras plaids, which sucks for folks trying to research. Appreciate good info in comments, always!!!! Thank you!

[@donnawheeler1351]

@@jamiepaul8041 Love a good fiber fanatic!

[@fcohen8296]

@@jamiepaul8041 what distinguishes a buffalo plaid from a madras plaid?

[@donnawheeler1351]

@@fcohen8296 Buffalo plaid only has two colors (usually red and black) and is large and blocky, like a buffalo. It's often flannel and heavier fabric than Madras, which is a lightweight fabric. Madras often has many different colors woven together, usually brights or pastels.

[@seaside2001]

25 years - wow. I started a shop in about year 3 and finished up 6 years ago. Ebay was good to me. Things changed about 7 years ago and the profit margins just weren't what I wanted with increased charges, so retired to the beach. Always enjoy your channel and best wishes. Madras - is a place in India known for its inexpensive bright coloured cotton fabric.

[@cookinwithmarysue4014]

at 3:05 i think that shoe color is actually called cordovan...not brown ..it has a reddish tint to it ....thats what my hubby says .. he has several pairs cordovan color shows and if you hold it next to true brown you can see the difference

[@biddyde123]

I love selling Men’s cloths. Men never return. easy to please! 😊

[@CC-ed7od]

That Fenton jar looks so sassy! Like it has its hands on its hips I love it 💓

[@audreyivy]

I really admire your work ethic, Karen. Thanks for sharing with us on KZbin. X

[@marvineblackburn7846]

Love ALL your tips...AKA rabbit holes!!

[@TheAntiqBoutiq]

I love Allbirds! I've sold mens and womens and gotten in the $60 range every time - all day every day as you say! YES! lol. I got a pair of Allen Edmonds because of you. They turned out to be one of the really high end models. $90-$100. Will be listing them soon. I also came across for $7 a pair of Roger Vivier that I sold for $100! Shoes can be a pain, but also a gem. Quality Quality Quality! I love Chacos too. Esp the sandals. OTBT I think is pronounced OH TEE BE TEE. Not 100% sure. Anyway - be well!

[@organizersrus]

I love all of the information you share with us. I am getting such a great education from you. Thank you! 😘 Oh, and by the way you were not scatter brained at all!!

[@jamiepaul8041]

Not that I think you will find many of these at thrift stores, but when finding heavy pants (you refer to this in your sailcloth description), the fabrics of Kevlar and Nomex will also frequently have the cross hatch pattern. These are usually very expensive tactical pants with lots of storage pockets, grommets and possibly mesh for air flow and lots of hook & loop closures. These are mainly for wildland or structural firefighting, but I don't think you'd see those being donated very often. They should be clearly marked if they are Kevlar or Nomex. If you find them, they may bring very good $$ as they are fire resistant and heavy duty and in the $300+ range new.

[@dukeezra5015]

I dont mean to be offtopic but does anybody know of a method to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost the account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me

[@finleyrayan4525]

@Duke Ezra instablaster =)

[@dukeezra5015]

@Finley Rayan i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@dukeezra5015]

@Finley Rayan It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much you really help me out !

[@finleyrayan4525]

@Duke Ezra No problem :D

[@tammygarrett9261]

I wish our goodwill store had good stuff. Got nothing but junk. I've been watching your videos for days!😊 Enjoying myself.

[@hunterryan]

The "sailcloth" weave started in clothes with Army Summer Battle Dress Uniform BDUs circa late 80s early 90s Army camo. Is a more breathable and lighter so was designated as for summer.

[@peacenow4456]

Yea to LL Bean, Eddie Bauer and Pendleton when you can find them, even blankets, they are collectibles!! Learning about golf brands and bark cloth HI shirts from you! So nice of you! And wow to Ebay interview, well deserved! Hugs n thx!

[@babsboutique88]

Those Green fern floral Mary Jane shoes are OTBT Off The Beaten Trail. It's a great brand you just need to research the style. Thanks for the haul videos!

[@leaklein498]

Thank you Karen for the good information. I always feel I have learned something when I watch your videos.

[@michaelamorrissey2401]

HI Karen, Madras is a fabric, patchwork is a stitching/sewing technique. The two are often combined but they are not the same thing. Many lightweight summer garments are made of Madras fabric without a patch in sight. In the 60s everyone was mad for "bleeding Madras" because the colors would run during the wash and this was considered cool. Always enjoy your videos. Hope this info helps!

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thank you!

[@courtneydor2vintage632]

Congrats on the Ebay 25th Highlight!!! 🎉👏👏👏

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thank you!

[@Mia_1941]

😍 Love what you found!

[@annaking9213]

Enjoyed, binge watching.

[@marthachastain210]

Love, love your content!

[@sarastrufing-emeandlen53]

Thanks for the clothing haul!

[@jodibarrett6119]

Love your knowledge. Super informative & helpful. Thank you so much.

[@beverlytalley5635]

I'm so glad for this video! I've seen lots of Hawaiian shirts made in Hawaii, but didn't know about bark cloth! I'm going to have to check them out from now on!

[@catmom7617]

Ah my favorite = clothes lol. Thanks so much for the educational what solds. They help me so much when I’m out thrifting 👍🏻

[@cayleyelaine]

Congrats on the interview! And THANK YOU. I have been trying to figure out the word for that texture on cargo shorts for awhile!

[@halesm]

Thanks for always sharing interesting info! I found 2 Robert Graham shirts this weekend at the Outlet and picked them up because you mentioned them some months back!

[@lavenderclothesline]

Oh Haley!! YAYYY!!! Love it!

[@Meekavintage]

YAY!! I get so happy everytime you post

[@maria-californiathrifter4025]

Hello Karen, you always look so well put together. I love watching your videos. I learn so much.. Thanks for sharing your craft. Maria-CALIFORNIA THRIFTER

[@kathleenwilson5302]

Wow! You are an early one. That's how you get a lot done, right? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for introducing me to bark cloth.

[@lizabarstad4247]

First time watching!! Love, Love, Love!!! Thank you. All the details about each piece are so helpful as a reseller. New subscriber here~~ God Bless~

[@KLeonardM]

Karen,,,,really great and informative video....Again, congratulations on Ebay's 25 years.....Blessings

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thank you!

[@cottonwoodbazaar941]

Thanks for sharing and caring! Stay Safe!

[@Meekavintage]

Would love to hear how you schedule your days again, I honestly think you have to be a dang SUPERWOMAN. I work non stop but I'm a mess and spend half my day looking for lost things & the other half looking for things online like shirt sleeves style names .I feel like I dont have time to organize but can't afford to function like this any longer either.teach me your ways lol😁

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thank you! I am a natural early riser lol..but most days Im in bed by 9 hahaha

[@cheryldavis8776]

@@lavenderclothesline Karen, I WORRY that you are not getting your recommended 8 hours of sleep! Even going to bed at 9 o'clock only gives you 6 and a half to 7 hours of solid sleep, if you drop right off after you're in the sack. Don't skimp on your rest! It's too important. 😴

[@paulinexong]

so jealous of those allbirds! my boyfriend absolutely loves them, my dream is to thrift a pair in his size one day

[@alesacrawford941]

Thank you! I have learned so much from you!! ❤

[@saraleecoleman4427]

Vintage Hilo Hattie was made in Hawaii. I have some vintage Hilo Hattie dresses!

[@nancycrane7584]

Love your video on mens clothing. Gives great info !!

[@JacksMomPat]

Hi Karen, I'm the opposite, a late nighter! It's a hard habit to break LOL! I agree Swarovski is impossible to pronounce! UGH! Such a diverse haul of items, so fun! :) Pat

[@saraleecoleman4427]

Rayon with the coconut she'll buttons are fun!

[@gitanaxu11]

Thank you for the info loaded video Karen. 💕

[@marvineblackburn7846]

Good to know about sizing on Hawaiian shirts. I've been wondering about sizing.

[@garydeml4740]

Thanks, again another Great Show.

[@pjrademacher888]

Nice information thank you Karen 💜

[@secondhandscore]

You were right in pronouncing Hilo Hattie. I think they originated in Honolulu on Oahu.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thanks so much!

[@4ususieq]

I think a great suggestion is that you give suggestions for key words. Although...you do this alot...and I appreciate it! But maybe a video dedicated just to that :)....In your spare time lol!

[@deborahveryking6441]

Great video!

[@lisasierra9973]

Omg I need the Philadelphia Eagles 🦅 shirt for my hubby!!

[@EchoamysDoghouse]

If you look at sold listings instead of active, barkcloth Hawaiian shirts sell for a little under $100, the only higher one I saw was offer accepted.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Ive sold barkcloth for MUCH higher, I think ebay comps are for only the last 90 days?..print matters very much with these shirts.

[@toots428]

Allbirds are Vegan friendly! Made without using any animal products!

[@shallowrinkles83]

Thanks so much...you are a wonderful source for.my intrp into reselling. God Bless ! SD Nurse

[@saraleecoleman4427]

Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian shirts can bring $1,800.00.

[@lavenderclothesline]

swoon!

[@saraleecoleman4427]

@@lavenderclothesline Rare finds, but possible!

[@CC-ed7od]

I gravitate to mens clothing in hopes they are easier to please than women. I have a huge pile of vintage bark cloth in tropical or floral print, I can't decide if it really is barkcloth. Are there any tests like burn/smell? Loving your vids, getting the giggles with your delightful honesty

[@saraguthrie-independentcol6419]

Karen is the Barkcloth noted on the fabric tag? Thx!!

[@race0223]

Born and raised in Hamilton New Zealand. Not surprised a Kiwi purchased the Adidas shirt because clothing like that is so expensive over there.

[@valeriebarris4825]

You have said you wash the clothing before you pack & store. Do you wash in cold water? What's your favorite laundry detergent?

[@geliz1269]

Hi Karen, Just Wondering if you get up so early in the morning, what time do you go to bed? You always seem like you have so much energy.

[@paulinexong]

@@Kgomo12 she actually posted a picture yesterday on her instagram where you can see her vitamins! looks like she takes biotin, women's multivitamins, and osteo bi-flex

[@Sanity_Faire]

yes, Karen, post some of that energy for sale on eBay! Also I have a video idea... for you to evaluate my eBay listings and give a check-up :) a critique !

[@Luvaknine]

Yea Karen, what time do you go to bed? Oh my God....I'm such a night owl and since menopause, I'm up walking around or staring at my ceiling at 4am!!!

[@davidr4845]

Hi Karen. I have two pair of women's Weejuns (brand new never been worn) that I got at a thrift store at a half price sale for $5 a pair. I have them priced at $70 on Posh Mark and I haven't been able to sell them. At what price do you sell yours for?

[@lavenderclothesline]

@@Sanity_Faire Im sorry I dont have time but Casey @rockstarflipper does !

[@sarahj.8372]

Wonderful info..thank you.

[@MissTree22]

Very informative. Thank you...bark cloth🧐

[@CC-ed7od]

One more thing. Sets of three... I read somewhere is considered lucky in some Asian(?) markets

[@cookinwithmarysue4014]

where on the shirt does it say "barkcloth" , on the label where it says material made from, or on the brand logo tag at neck ??

[@kmey7067]

Great info!

[@wandajuul5150]

The word Madras originated in India. Madras plaid is a lightweight plaid fabric, usually cotton. It does not have to be patchwork, it can be cut from whole cloth. Also, if a shirt is made in China, it is not a true Hawai'in shirt--it is a Hawai'in style shirt.

[@sharonbranch4647]

Gratitude ❣

[@Rita-po1fp]

Hello I love your channel especially all the tips for reselling item. I just bought a set of Bavaria waldershof china set with gravy boat, vegetable dish etc all for 10.00. But I cant find the pattern anywhere on Ebay or any other site. It has a gold rim around the edge. Do you know the value of this set?

[@donnawheeler1351]

Did you check here? www.replacements.com/search/?query=Bavaria+waldershof

[@kirstenrissling879]

There are facebooks groups where you can post pictures and people in the group might be able to help identify it.

[@paulaberkowitz8387]

Jane and Delancy is sold in Marshalls/TJ Maxx for about $19.99

[@mariadoeslife4093]

Watching your channel is like going to Reseller’s School. Thanks, Karen!

[@RV-there-Yet]

I will market men's extra small to women as well, in the title- especially certain brands and specific items, like hoodies & such.

[@sandycope7587]

What do you do to the clothing to prepare for resale such as laundry or cleaning in any way

[@lavenderclothesline]

I wash, steam, dry clean (With Dryelle at home or professionally),Unless I have bought something brand new from a retail store, then I dont wash it.

[@catmusicgirl]

can you do a video on photographing items for sale? Thanks.

[@wandafields4165]

So does the tags say Barkcloth or what...I am very interested.in learning how to know when I find this.

[@lavenderclothesline]

it may say it on the material content tag, but once you feel it, youll remember it!

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

Thank you, Karen.

[@Vancouver.BC.1]

Madras is not Spanish. The pattern's name derives from a city in India, now called Chennai. And India used to produce the best textile in the world. Cheers!

[@peacenow4456]

Hi VBC, from SJI!

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thank you!

[@shawndakramer7352]

Does the sail cloth fabric have a canvas like texture?

[@lavenderclothesline]

sometimes yes but I also find it in a very light weight cotton

[@timothythomas1626]

I uise this for Velcro ...... Hook & Loop - VELKRO .. Changing the spelling does not violate their copyright While at the same time in description Helping custom understand.I do not use misspelling in title only Hook & Loop

[@theresathompson2784]

Could you do a video on how to do international shipping direct? Of course just a suggestion 😉🙂

[@organizersrus]

Googled it - “Madras- Madras is a pattern that originated in a city in East India, formerly named Madras. This summer fabric style is distinguished by a pattern of colorful checks and stripes. The stripes of a madras check or plaid consist of different colored stripes that cross each other to form uneven checks.”

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thank you!

[@stacy_1328]

Thanks

[@dr.valandherbookofknowledge]

Karen, just cathing this video...how did I miss it?LOL Madras cloth is from India, however, it found its' way to the Caribean and West and South Africa, via the Portuguese. I can see why you are a heavy hitter, (in sales), because your descriptive wording on clothing is epic. Here I am in receipt of my first Pay Pal Card. Well at 73 i find my techno skills rater shaky. Talk with you later, Karen. Val

[@LindaFoyle]

Love the way you give us so much information to help us. I'm not a Resaler, but do alot of decorating with second hand goodies. Hope Mellissa is feeling good ♥️ take care everyone, Thank You💕

[@stargazer29609]

Hi Karen, How much for the birds on the wire shirt? Thanks, Karen (my name is Karen too.)

[@lavenderclothesline]

I think its in my store... If not it will be very soon!

[@lizagoldman7857]

You look great for 4:30 AM

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thank you!

[@cookinwithmarysue4014]

the toe shape on those same shoes is called almond toe

[@FaithfulListener315]

when you say you'll list something at $30, you mean you price it at that then when you run your sales, it will generally sell for less? thx!

[@lavenderclothesline]

I list my items at the highest price I think I can get, then run sales intermittently, anywhere from 10% - 35% off.

[@user-sj1mm6ks4c]

Hi Karen, can you please, give me the link of the store where you bought your manniquin? I know you gave it to us but I do not find it.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Im sorry, I bought it years ago but I just googled dress form mannequin on wheels

[@tammygarrett9261]

I've never heard of extra small in mens. I don't do Instagram. Just u tube.

[@sef5641]

Fun. But could not see the haul items well.

[@jacestroud4119]

Madras is an Indian fabric

[@AlexandriaRosas-l8t]

❤❤

[@thecolorfilledstudio]

Hi Karen! Great video! Do you launder all your clothing when you bring it in from thrift?

[@lavenderclothesline]

I wash, steam, dry clean (With Dryelle at home or professionally),Unless I have bought something brand new from a retail store, then I dont wash it.

[@maggiecousineau1877]

I love the Loud Mouth shorts, wish they were ladies. Amazing clothing items. Please make sure you get proper rest.

[@chaundra2456]

🙋‍♀️

[@chrisschuck8058]

Your teeth are beautiful!

[@cynthiamundy8564]

Can’t see any of the cloths u r showing properly