Every Single Label In A Thrift Store - Separating The Wheat From the Ass [Thrift As Me POV]

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[@Rock_Bill_Kaa]

I have watched your channel for maybe 2 years, and by far these videos are the ones I love hands down! This is an amazing format.

[@ws1240]

I agree there's literally nothing more helpful. Besides maybe the menswear manifesto of course

[@melibell24]

Absolutely agree with you James Simms. I literally just binge watched all the "EVERY LABEL" videos i could find on Thrift A Life You tube channel

[@Shelacy]

You can use hybrid as a keyword for mixed fabric in clothing.

[@gjunior2471]

My favorite vid!!!

[@laurahenke1177]

OMG! When I heard you say this line, I LAUGHED outloud. You are SO FUNNY!!! "Port Authority is authoritatively... what's the word?... Ass."

[@RootsRockRebel]

Is authoritatively... what's the word?... Ass!!! ROFLMAO!!! Literally cried laughing!

[@marcialewis2701]

I now find myself going through thrift racks muttering “this is ass. More ass. Trash brand, the assiest of asses.” 😀

[@lcdjrose]

🤣😂

[@ingebird3380]

😂

[@LifePlayDream]

12:02 mimicking the Nancys had me laughing so hard XD

[@elenabaker]

Ever since I started watching your videos I find myself going through the rags mentioning the brand... George ass, I spit on Michael kors and so on and so forth 😂😂😂

[@ResaleKingz]

"You're boy is a bird watcher" 🐦 For whatever reason this fact turned me on a little bit...hahaha

[@amykrueger3396]

Bad threads! I’m dying! 🤣

[@jflowers1186]

Bro, you are hilarious! Awesome content.

[@anavarro]

"Separating the wheat from the ass..." HAD TO WATCH lol

[@iggysecchi1346]

great video. this browsing exercise reflects the story of my life when thrifting with 99% of items being rubbish

[@Paige.elizabeth53]

I appreciate these videos much more than the edited thrift videos some creators make, showing only the highlights. Those make me feel like I’m doing something wrong when I’m at the thrift, wading through a sea of nothing but ass. These “every label” videos are much more honest and educational. This is what thrifting is ACTUALLY like... unfortunately

[@eclecticbetty7409]

“The key words go on and on. The brand does not.” 💀💀💀😆

[@heatherturner687]

I love when you do these videos!

[@mitchvaughn3207]

Love your content, the part w your contact lens was good viewing

[@lcdjrose]

Just hearing "ass brand" makes me laugh over and over. Thank you.

[@mrslehman3]

Love the tag search videos!

[@daniellee9763]

Haggar The Bed Bugs of the Pants Section LOL

[@kndbaystore3432]

I have gotten some ass brands for $1 and use them for myself. Not too proud to pay cheap for anything fairly new and use myself. I do think you give excellent advice. Thanks

[@stephanieparrish8179]

You make me laugh. I have been eye to eye with you on the thrift store pickups vs bins pickups. Thanks for the confirmation.

[@EarlyBirdPicker]

I love this style of video, I’ve learned so much. Have you had luck with Faherty brand? I picked up a couple pieces and trying to decide to sell each or bundle. Thanks for your awesome content!

[@colleenmc3]

Just “one homies opinion” Love this. I always learn so much from you Matt.

[@SpectrumMom]

Matt's QOTD: "Ecko Unlimited is ass...unlimited ass!"

[@gregtrent5068]

I love those tailor byrd shirts. Those flip cuffs and collars are really nice. Surprising their sale/thru sucks as bad as it does. Like you said unfortunate.

[@stacirizner4461]

TAIL is a tennis brand.

[@user-md4hi3or1g]

You give POV videos a whole new meaning!

[@xfilesmanson]

My beginner reselling days when I thought getting a Van Huesen shirt for 1 dollar was awesome. 5 months later still trying to get 5 bucks for it. And love this video where you analyze every brand you come across in store. Wish you'd make one of these weekly.

[@laurasprague6940]

Yeah, Izod for me. KZbin reseller big shot who in his videos says “sell what you love to shop for”. Wish I had seen these videos last July.

[@melsfabfinds]

Same…ooohhh Van Heusen! I sold a larger one I think. I now pass thanks to this education. While quietly saying trash

[@ritasjourney]

Banana republic for me.

[@retrobydestiny1030]

Love this style of video! I just wish you’d tell us how you really feel (I’m kidding, the Loft getting the bird was hilarious)🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@VoxFelis]

I grew up seeing paisely (spelling) everywhere. Saw that shirt and had a flashback haha

[@laurahenke1177]

You have more followers than Jack Valentine now. "Hello everyone!..."

[@andrewfitzgerald72]

Quote of the video - 'Your boy is a bird watcher'

[@MrSanitor]

is that LA Rams jersey shirt not worth much? I always assumed Nike sold well at 19:56 I tried looking it up but the only thing close was 130 and it was a real jersey not a shirt

[@helpfulcommenter]

On average, how many thrifting hot ladies do you have to fight off while wearing the camera glasses in each store?

[@brndafay8518]

This comment made me laugh! That opening clip of Matt with the "spy" goggles on makes me chuckle too.

[@ThriftALife]

Between 69 and 420

[@llkoolbean4935]

😂

[@MagooTheHappyHustler]

Excellent video, my liege. Authoritative Ass is some fine alliteration and not a bad punk band name.

[@Snarkapotamus]

"pacific blue" clothing -- pops it right up on "the Google".

[@ThriftALife]

You must find it on "the Ebay" to gauge value and demand

[@Snarkapotamus]

@@ThriftALife - True 'dat! But it took all of 5-seconds on eBay as well...

[@ritasjourney]

You can try filtering for brand but honestly that is usually a fruitless endeavor for me

[@Snarkapotamus]

@@ritasjourney - You just need to be more specific with your searches. "Ocean Pacific" would pop any number of things including books, art etc.. But "ocean pacific clothing shirt print" would get you real close, real fast...

[@helpfulcommenter]

11:08 I probably would have grabbed this Scripps college shirt - that shark is 🔥

[@RushellKB]

You are soooooooo funny! I crack up wat hung you every time 😂

[@brendanrose3740]

You're the king of the keyword

[@OhmegadJT]

Low key straight up fire pass

[@brndafay8518]

Lots of good commentary in this video Matt! Bird 🐦 watching boy🙂

[@daniellee9763]

Would you pick up ONeill for $2.50?

[@Mychellechic]

So which are good if mostly all bad?

[@helpfulcommenter]

See the Menswear Manifesto. Also Matt uses the term "good" vs "ass" in terms of sell-through percentage not if it looks cool or is sellable for something eventually....

[@luxkissboutique8051]

Love the videos always learning thank you for sharing 💕

[@SpectrumMom]

Hey Matt, so Chaps you said is not good, but it looked like that one shirt was a Chaps and Ralph Lauren shirt. Does that make any difference?

[@helpfulcommenter]

19:56 how come a "no" on the Nike Dri-Fit Rams V-neck? Maybe a bins pickup? I can see it going for $20-30

[@gailritter1]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@branleyhd]

Have a lot of used Sonoma shirts if anyones interested.

[@refiningfireforge]

what kind of camera glasses do you use?

[@dreamsreselling7215]

If you ever find all over Paisley pattern Fred Perry polos and shirts they can do well the more garish even better . So love watching your vids brightens my day a lot . 👌☺

[@robineddy5180]

I see you saying you would pick certain items up at the bins but not for $5. My bins cost is 1.79 / lb. So a shirt *could* cost $3 here. What is your minimum profit margin you expect when buying?

[@Hussyscat]

The 🖕🏻to “live love loft” sent me

[@maureenfesler6423]

Tail popped up on my radar recently. Golf brand. Looks and feels totally pedestrian but it apparently is popular. I've sold about 5 women's tops in 2 months and they've sold quickly and at list price 20-28. FYI.

[@silkmillmalm]

Allen Allen is a womens brand. I pick up their linen clothing when I find it. It sells quite well for me.

[@restylesecrets8251]

Always love and learn from your videos Matt. Port Authority is a brand sold to screen printers / embroiderers for promo stuff. Like Gildan & Alternative Apparel. Still ass…. Lmao about the marinara brands … my first year I looked up anything with uomo in the brand name. Keep on Spy Master!

[@brndafay8518]

Marinara comment got me too🤣

[@helpfulcommenter]

Matt is developing a relationship with his viewers similar to Seth Meyers' Corrections Jackals

[@ThriftALife]

I don't know what that is but yes I concur

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@ThriftALife It’s on KZbin you should check it out. Basically every Friday in a KZbin only segment, Seth Myers addresses all the KZbin comments he gets correcting something he said or got wrong on Late Night. Super nerdy stuff. He refers to his KZbin comment section critics as “Jackals” and speaks directly to their complaints. It’s pretty hilarious, especially for well educated and literate scholars such as yourself.

[@errolb.6763]

13:27 lol

[@peacockvision551]

Fantastic content

[@Amy_BBR]

Woah! That thumbnail CGI is stupendous!

[@ericthechamp]

You are the best!

[@jamiealmond3341]

When you are saying that some of the vintage stuff might be worth it, how can you tell if something is vintage or not?

[@melbrereton3078]

Barkers is a New Zealand brand , Vintage collabs with Flying nun records, Swanndri (wool clothing brand) and Mackinleys (NZ made shoes) . More recent ranges include New Zealand merino wool knitwear, organic denim, recycled materials, and denim requiring reduced water usage. Casual shorts retail at $89 , sweat pants at $100 + . Used to be the supplier of Formal wear for the all blacks ( NZ national rugby team) , that changed in 2020 to Italian brand Replay Denim.

[@helpfulcommenter]

Mel dropping serious knowledge! Are you a Kiwi?

[@llkoolbean4935]

I love that crane shirt!! I think they were Sandhills

[@OhmegadJT]

Stafford? More like Stassord Van Heusen? More like Van Pee-Ewsen Chaps? More like ass(less) Chaps

[@ThriftALife]

Thats right

[@yolandarouser1413]

I would have automatically gotten that Paisley polo without looking it up yay me...I'm learning. Also I abhor Paisley so generally, anything I feel that strongly about does well.

[@HoonAgain]

This is my favorite content you do. Others do similar but nobody really compares because you have the best phrases and knowledge!! Hope you do a giveaway at 20K subs u should celebrate that milestone. Congrats and to 50K after. 🍻

[@nhguy9950]

Gotta dig for the good stuff. 👍

[@DollaDoctaJennifer]

Love that game of thrones shirt. Cool graphic. Lol

[@avischenoweth]

Keeping it real.

[@michaelsherron5750]

how does a beginner tell if something is vintage? Do you walk up to the clothing item and the item says, "Hi! I'm vintage!" 🤣🤣

[@helpfulcommenter]

Tags first then style/appearance. American brands will say Made In Usa and the tag will look older.

[@michaelsherron5750]

@@helpfulcommenter Thank you!

[@OhmegadJT]

I love when you find a brand that makes you spit, so funny

[@colleenmc3]

For brands you would pick up at the bins , how much is ok to pay at garage sales , cheap etc on those brands?

[@gutterg8]

Did u get around to Fancien yourself to that Bauer my guy it was high KEY Dat fiyayeer. You got to stop Playa, but I know fo sho that's your style 😎 I can't get caught in it, but your hair does all the work for the shirt!

[@32roho]

$9 boardshorts? Wow. Thats, Crazy pricing. Good video!

[@chrdie35]

So funny, I literally just got a teal London Fog trench at the bins. Did not know it was a good color.

[@memyselfandi5163]

Ive actually had great luck with Robert Barakett, especially in larger sizes, I usually collect them and lot them up

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

Levis pearl snap flannel does good.

[@Chipperd_]

You search comps really fast. Are you using the camera feature on the tag or typing in the information?

[@ThriftALife]

I'm typing it in. Those parts are edited so there aren't lingering boring shots of my phone

[@alvacoxi8609]

I need a link to your camera glasses! I must have those. I'll even click on your referral affiliate link if you have one.

[@helpfulcommenter]

Oliver Paisley - hell of a guy

[@allisonhart1547]

Hope your contact lens fell out, not rolled back into your eyeball

[@Launena100]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

I would have picked up the tribal PacBlue

[@JoseDiaz-ce3vh]

Hey Matt did your Goodwill recently bump up prices? Recently went my local Goodwill to find Tshirts went from 2.99 to 4.99

[@ThriftALife]

Some yes, others no

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

I would have maybe picked up the cranes.

[@helpfulcommenter]

i think he said there was a stain :(

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

@@helpfulcommenter Always with white! :(

[@joecamerer2865]

Did they not have more jeans, I only say you go through a couple of pairs of actual jeans in the first video? I would love to see you go through a bigger jeans section, and off to the bins for an undercover trip.

[@ChicagoontheGO]

Sometimes I pass on Johnny O and LLBean but then pick up Dana Buchman or Ann Taylor. Need consistency or emotional regulation or something.

[@laurasprague6940]

I don’t buy long sleeved button up mens shirts anymore. They don’t sell for me.

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

Tail is women's golf - older brand. It does OKish for me

[@helpfulcommenter]

A womens brand called “Tail” is pretty funny ngl

[@heatherwalker9334]

Just wanted to ask if you have seen Kids in the hall. A skit show from 1989. So funny and Kevin McDonald is reminding me of you! In the best way. He is so funny.

[@ThriftALife]

Probably saw every episode when I was a teenager

[@helpfulcommenter]

Are you this thorough when you aren't filming with the glasses or can you recognize ass on sight without digging for labels?

[@shanoncher6779]

A cross between a sweater and a shirt.. You mean a shwirt?

[@sdudecz8519]

Great vids. Watching them all in order. Learning a lot and especially like the pov ones. I havent seen the brand denim & flower mentioned. I see a good amount at my local goodwills and they seem to be decent quality and style. Made in India. Any run ins with that brand or opinions? Tia.

[@FlippingToFeedOurFamily]

Add me to the list of folks who like and appreciate this segment of your channel. The thumbs are up one might say. 👍🏻

[@TheReignMakrrr]

Great video! Great tips!!! I'm glad I found your channel, new subbie here. I also thrift and post videos. If you can please show some love back and lmk what you think. I'll appreciate the feedback!

[@miami4evertheu]

I buy George brand all the time. I Buy High and Sell Ass Brand Lower than Low. Just like when buying stock "Buy at the Tip and Sell at the Dip"

[@helpfulcommenter]

You should probably book a one way ticket to Wall Street mate

[@nikelpikleger9754]

dude, you would look great bald or with a buzz cut. Not that you don't look great now.

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

Kirkland makes cashmere??? k

[@bestbargainfashion5575]

No, Fresh Produce does 100% sales for me over time - takes a minute to sell for me but I'm out of it.

[@Really377]

😂😂😂😂😂