Experience & Tips From a Former Plato's Closet Employee

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[@jane8962]

Watching this cuz my interview is tmmrw 😢

[@JackValentine]

Omg good luck!!! We did this for fun, Ryan did enjoy it there while he was there! Plus his store was the second busiest in the country which made it more stressful!

[@virginiawylde9765]

That was hilariously informative.

[@dennisnichols5174]

Oh lordy, you guys are too cute!! I can't believe they bit you, Ryan, that's just mean. Tell Glamma where they live and I'll beat them to filth with a casino change filled Coach.

[@heidiolek3241]

Loved this! Your “acting” was fabulous Jack!

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it Heidi and thank you 😂💕

[@pamv183]

Love that single camera interview.

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Why wouldn't someone totally launder stuff before they brought it in to sell??? I mean, smoke smell can be eliminated with laundering using specific products .. but the bigger issue is that they're bringing in unlaundered clothing ... yuck

[@chellybabyme]

I think smoke stays through repeated laundries. I knew someone with a smoke problem once.

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

@@chellybabyme that could be true ... but using vinegar or those "scent crystals" in the laundry (as well as other "laundry helpers") can take it away.

[@chellybabyme]

@@SherryAnnOfTheWest that's good to know. In my understanding people that smoked lose their ability to even notice the smoke on their own selves. They probably don't think to use the vinegar. I also read that smoking causes generalized anosmia.

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

@@chellybabyme they also lose their sense of taste ... I mean, usually not totally, but things are much diminished.

[@chellybabyme]

@@SherryAnnOfTheWest ohhhh, yeah. I'm glad I didn't smoke.

[@NiftyNate-sy7gp]

Loved this video-thanks!

[@drewali7]

they're getting ready to miss me!!!! all 2300 shoe i bought from them and there's no telling how many shoes i sold or traded to them!!!! the owner will come looking for me knowing how much money i use to generate to that business. don't even know how to tell if a jordan is fake or not.

[@christianberg4418]

Love this and the twist you did! You two are so cute!!!!

[@elanaswan13]

Loved this! So entertaining and informative. That diva cup story I can't...

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it Elana 😆💕

[@sofiacastellanos9647]

Love this interview style format. Jack was a great interviewer and Ryan was so fun at answering authentically.

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it 😂💕 thank you 🙈💕

[@suerollinger6673]

I love this video. Great job !

[@JackValentine]

Thank you so much!!

[@barbaralewis5951]

fun, intertaining and informative. but... how did you two not crack up over Jack's expressions? I did...

[@JackValentine]

We actually had to film our parts separately and trust me...sitting alone in the room doing these faces I was cracking myself up 😂😂

[@DanielaMalkasian]

Omg stop it with the introduction!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 LOVE this!!!

[@thomasgrundman7751]

You guys are sooooo funny. I was crying when Ryan said he was bit on the boob. Monica

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it Monica 😍💕

[@cmbonequi1693]

You two are adorable! Watch out Oprah!

[@Wheely55]

OMG! I literally just took a bin of clothes from GW bins to clothes mentor and Plato's closet today. I got $53 between the 2 stores. I think the stuff in the bin was from 2 GW bins trips so the amount I got paid for at least paid for one of those trips to GW bins. The rest I'm putting on ebay and Posh. This was such a fun video and informative. I know better what to look for. I noticed that Clothes Mentor bought a lot of the popular name brand stuff. I forgot to take a pic of the receipt at Platos (crap!)

[@kristinamiller8369]

Great video!

[@manesitaasmr]

This was a fun video!!! Loved it

[@brookeleland9599]

This was so fun-Please bring this back! Diva cup and needles😵🤢

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it 😂💕

[@thelesserreseller4958]

I. Loved This! So much fun! Definitely your best vid yet!

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it thank you!!! 😂😍😍

[@micklepicklepie5743]

Yes please more tell all styles! This was so fun

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it 😂💕

[@christinamcwilliams8262]

Loved this “interview” video-so funny and informative. I can’t believe some of the things you experienced-how crazy!

[@ChicagoontheGO]

Cute. I will see if there is one to check them out !

[@rockyjaydog6447]

do we all get a free car like on Oprah? The thing I like is that they have these 90 or 80 percent off sales because it is a way to move old stock. Thats a problem for all of us, how to move old stock. Ryan is a rebel

[@asellerhunt8743]

I loved the presentation style of the video! Good Job!

[@marshaleemitchell2768]

I just came home from platos I love the one in my area. Great video answers lot of questions I had.

[@a.camford4484]

This was so much fun to watch. Thanks Guys 💯💙💚💛🧡❤💜

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it Alysia 😍

[@RESCUEANDRESELL]

Catching the replay!!!! 😂🤣😂 you guys are sooo entertaining!! LOVE THIS!

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it 😂💕

[@amandahalladay3651]

Love this! The teens at my Platos are super nice and friendly and seem to actually like their job. Maybe they are resellers hah.

[@adellemagnuson780]

Loved it

[@alelywoytek2077]

Bring him back! Wooohoo. You also had great chemistry. I see a future with you two. 😆❤️ Loved it. 👏🏼

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it and thank you Alely 😆💕

[@teddymenhem4416]

Loved this! You’re so creative.

[@moniquerich5743]

Great job, guys!

[@JackValentine]

Thank you so much Monique 😍

[@naturefam7862]

This was so cute lol!

[@evamontejano9308]

Love this!!!

[@Janedoe-mo6nj]

This is a good video.

[@myrnayancey802]

You guys did an amazing job.

[@lindsaya3934]

You guys are hilarious. Jack, I love your interviewer persona & reactions! 🤣 And also, love the Plato’s hot goss Ryan! For real helpful.

[@tifflescloset]

but if my platos wants to keep putting designer items for $10 or less I keep going every week lol

[@sarkaha3679]

Omg you two 😅😂🤣

[@dianebilotti3614]

Jack you are cracking me up, man. Your reaction are priceless, the hand on chin 🤓🤣. Ryan is so professional. Diva cup gross 🤮

[@judgeashley2347]

Loved this interview. You both are awesome.

[@staceylawrence9080]

I hit send and remembered one of my Platos finds just sold last night and it was good!!! Took few weeks but ya! Santa Cruz skate tie dye in new condition! In it 5.75 and sold for $25!! Duh wake up Stacey! I’ll have to tell you when I sell others. I was picky and bought only 6 items I believe!

[@sharonsaunders3010]

Loved the video!

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it Sharon 😍😍

[@lorimcfadden9823]

Great video! Are you both from Des Moines? I live in Altoona!

[@JackValentine]

Thank you!! And Ryan is but I’m from south of Minneapolis!! Both of us have definitely been to Altoona many times! Especially ryan haha!

[@Thrift_T_Gal]

You guys are a national treasure!! Jack's reactions were hilarious!!!

[@staceylawrence9080]

Ryan kills me so cute! I have so many questions I want to ask you two and Lori T! I actually went to Platos recently. Just needed it to be cheaper. I’ve been thinking how great it would be to hear more about the “why” it is you pick up what you do:) I know my thinking but I’d love to hear even more of your thought process in hauls! Much love from Stacey in Vegas!

[@marthaperez9063]

That was hilarious 😂

[@JackValentine]

I’m so happy you liked it 😂💕

[@pamk.3167]

I have a question… Are the employees allowed to cherry pick what comes in first? Great video. I enjoyed it

[@krisjordan4331]

Yes! Lol, I currently work at a Plato’s and we definitely get to Cherry pick the ones we want to keep it’s great 😊

[@turtlebugink6643]

Love your content, Oprah has NOTHING on Jack V

[@JackValentine]

Omg you’re so sweet 😍😂 I’m so happy you liked it 😂💕

[@DollaDoctaJennifer]

Omg yes they are always angry. Lol

[@rebecksterss4621]

OMG, a diva cup and needles! Nooo!! 😰

[@JackValentine]

I know right 🥲😱

[@Scotchandboots]

Great video! This pretty much confirms what I've suspected all along about the buyers at Plato's Closet and Style Encore. So far I've had good experiences at both stores, but I think part of that comes from learning how to set my expectations. I understand that they're going to be picky, and that the payout will be significantly less than the selling price. I have a friend who tried selling some clothes to SE and she was offended that they rejected everything even though it was all "perfectly good." I hated to point out that most of her stuff came from a store chain that closed down 5 years earlier. It's true what you said that many people get emotionally attached to their clothes. Fortunately as a reseller (mostly through Poshmark) I don't get attached in the same way. I sell through PC and SE if I want to thin out my inventory and flip some for quick cash. I go in with no expectations, so if I make money, it's all good. If not, oh well. At the end of the day, it's just business. BTW, love you guys! I've learned so much from your videos and you two are so fun to watch!

[@lonthelookout]

So I dropped off the face of the earth for a year... but hi... Retail right??? At least e-comm you dont have to see them face to face.