Just Sold One and Found Another One. They Sell Instantly On Ebay

[@Ir-of4zn]

Good finds appear to be diminishing at GOODWILL because the GW stores (within the nation) send their best donations to their online stores. People have not stopped donating nice things, just don't see them on the Goodwill shelves.

[@tobywinter1]

Love your videos but I’m still holding that wood knife block you convinced me to buy 2 years ago. They’re at Savers all the time. I don’t know how you get buyers for them🤷🏼‍♀️ What’s your secret.

[@CRugg27]

I think they ask to much money also.

[@foulintentions3334]

I remain hopeful as the only way they will know what to send into for the online stores is if the employees give enough of a fuck to search through the dono's in that regard. I have been going to a few of the stores near me that have high turnover due to this, and have noticed plenty of nice things on the floor.

[@Ir-of4zn]

@@foulintentions3334 I used to be able to find military jackets of all branches...not any more. I used to be able to find gaming systems and accessories...not any more. The list goes on...They have average clothes, over priced to the point, you can not turn a decent resell profit. I guess, if you want to shop for your own store...go to GW online store. I find myself pulling away from the GW stores, and finding other resource outlets.

[@robl4079]

Agreed. I used to spend $30-50 at GW each trip with multiple trips a week. Now I can hardly find enough to spend $30 a week there. And prices are insane. The ones by me don't even have glass display cases anymore.

[@JLStanton1968]

"Money is Money no matter what you sell". So true. I've had people turn their noses up on so many items at estate sales because they just don't have the background to understand the item's possibilities. Gotta love having experience.

[@goldenstatepicker]

$75 is $75 green is green!

[@JLStanton1968]

@@goldenstatepicker I lived in Salt Lake City for 23 years up until a year ago when I moved back to Idaho. In the last five years I've become an expert on Mormon literature, much to the hilarity of my Mormon friends. I sell to some of the biggest collectors in the world of such things, as well as the Mormon Church from time to time (they buy anything they don't have). It's an interesting book culture and it's fun chasing some of the rare stuff I've found. Have had a lot of people just turn away from it, though the competition in Utah for the books was pretty vicious (and fun). I also deal in 78rpm records and Edison Diamond discs (recently purchased 18,000 store stock Diamond Discs). Another thing people turn their noses up at, the vinyl crowd that is. Funny and fun stuff. Great video. I enjoyed it quite a bit.

[@dewdew34]

Funny i tell my buddy the exact same thing. If something sells for say $5 in bulk numbers and it's kind of boring and something else sells for $5 and it's something everyone wants like detergent, it's still the same money (i sell at auctions weekly and flea markets). I sell anything that will sell... Money is money i tell him, $5 is still $5 no matter the item and if you sell 20 of them both that's $200. Sometimes i only break even on an item, rarely, but after awhile of doing it i know what the crowds here will buy. Selling is easy, sourcing is the gold...

[@JLStanton1968]

@@dewdew34 I deal in 78rpm records, a lot of which regular dealers won't touch, saying there isn't a market. Well, for one, I get them very cheap. Two, I get them in bulk. And three, there are people who like them and will buy them. But you have to do the work, post them, etc. I do nicely and have sales all the time of these products because I'm usually the only one selling them. Also, it doesn't hurt that I have a track record of being very strict on grading so people will buy from me before they will others. I've picked up FBI pins, designer dresses (I know enough to be dangerous if the price is right), even a large umbrella I bought for $100 and flipped in a day for $400 on FB marketplace. Knowledge is power and the older I get, the more I know and use. I was in Salt Lake for 23 years and got to know a lot of the sellers and their specialties. Making small talk while waiting for a sale to open, I learned a lot which I'm using now in SE Idaho. I'm also networking. Get to know others who deal in items you don't and exchange numbers. I've found others stuff and they've found me stuff. Having allies is huge and having a good relationship with the estate sellers is just as good.

[@dewdew34]

@@JLStanton1968 Absolutely. I've sold lots of things to specialists for a nice profit knowing they will do well too. Connections are gold too in terms of moving things you might have to sit on for awhile. Having space is important. 🙂I did buy some 78's of 50's artists in binders in great condition at our local auction to resell, i need to dig them out... If you have Hibid auctions in your area and haven't used it then check it out. I find some deals on vintage items.

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

8:50 that book is just so cool looking so fascinating to see the inside the names now we have so much graphics and I think that’s pretty beautiful book it’s a history. ☎️

[@jonathanboese6818]

Thanks Mike. ... Yard sales are my number one fav! They're starting to take off here in So Cal now that the rain is dying off! Loving it!

[@mnb3566]

Yes I am having a difficult time sourcing items. Live in the southeast warm weather climate and for some reason garage sales are very scarce and the ones there are seem to be people cleaning out Knick knacks or selling regular minimal value stuff they don’t use to make an extra buck to offset the overall rising prices. Not much at thrift stores either and there always seem to be a lot more resellers looking for items so competition has increased. Fortunately this is not my primary income source so I don’t have to worry to much, just keep plugging along and find what I can. Absolutely love your content, your positive attitude, and you professing your faith!

[@johngeer4557]

R.A. Salvatore is a famous writer for Dungeons & Dragons novels. Best known for a single character Drizzt Do'urden. Which started with a trilogy call the Icewind dale trilogy. Dungeons and Dragons players all know him. If your a fantasy type person, check out the first book called the Crystal Shard.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yeah, Someone else told me I just was to lazy to look him up. Thanks again for watching and letting me know.

[@anitahaviland3036]

I have high mail costs up here in Maine! CP in Ohio is sitting well!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Any one in the middle of the country has a good shipping rate going. Thanks for watching.

[@christeneotoole3841]

Thank you for all that you share. I love your attitude and enthusiasm.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathysanders7339]

Thanks!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Wow! Thanks was just working at my computer and it came through. Thanks so much.

[@cherieschaffer-smith5391]

Shop Airlines is a freight forwarder--they send stuff to Japan. Not saying they aren't great to work with, but that's their business model. ;-)

[@goldenstatepicker]

What's great is they pay the price you set no DICKERING back and forth. Love the way they do business.

[@pavlovssheep5548]

shop airlines is similar to ' ebay global shipping' as people in another country by from ebay via them , as a usa postal address , and then the company ships it to them ( but with no international returns policy )

[@thriftersifter]

Great tips! More stuff to look out for! Thanks for sharing!

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

Shop Airlines. Are they the company that ships to Asia? I have sent several things to Asia through those companies. They are great to work with. Once it gets to California the eBay seller is no longer responsible for it. I contacted one and they told me it is their problem once shipped overseas.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes, that is the company

[@mr-vet]

Thrift stores in my area (Northern Virginia/Wash DC metro area) are always packed full of stuff (a lot of it junk)….most have some items wayyyy overpriced for thrift stores; in some cases sold eBay comps have gone for less. Most thrift stores around here price name brand athletic/dress shoes, even ones that are not in great condition for $20, $30, or more.

[@bobedwards7927]

Sounds like here in Jersey. GW trying to sell over-priced garbage.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yeah, they have all gotten way to high on the prices. As long as people keep paying they won't stop.

[@JuniperJax]

Same way over here in AZ

[@chrisrogers599]

@@JuniperJax Another Desert Dweller here.

[@dewdew34]

Same on the eastern shore. I haven't been there in 2 years, absolute waste of time unless you want cheap glass ware...

[@dewdew34]

I work at an auction on sale night, we give books away... I mean large coffee style books and all kinds. We sell carts full of nice hardback books for $2...We almost can't get bids. I don't ebay much but maybe i should.

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

22:06 oh those are some really great albums that you have in those- bundle that’s what I use the word you use the word lots! Led Zeppelin has come up with so many great songs.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Physical Graffiti is the best album. Thanks again for watching.

[@nicolenichols-smith3268]

I have a Bible S.S. Teacher's Edition printed at University Press Oxford University. No dates 3x5. Been in my family since the 70s.

[@LifeByMelinda]

The 1936 Directory book is really incredible. I’ve never seen one of those! Thanks for sharing

[@goldenstatepicker]

They are pretty cool in person.

[@billhunt7718]

Great bunch of sales, I need to start bugging my GW about a bin of books, see what happens. I sell Bibles all the time. I get at estate sales, the Friends of library sale I bought 4 the other day then got 3 more out of the free box. I tell people I move more Bibles than the Gideons. 😆

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice! Yes, Bibles are always a great seller.

[@JuniperJax]

Doesn't it take y'all forever to go through books?

[@aeioufromebay]

The FOXFIRE books are possibly the greatest books I have ever read. If you are involved in Scouting, a Survivalist, a Historian, or someone that likes to do things with your hands in the ways they were done in the old days they are 'must haves'. *Based on the way you were speaking of them, I would be surprised if you have read them, because they seem right up your alley.

[@goldenstatepicker]

It’s ones that I haven’t read. Been reading so much other stuff. I have foxfire one. Maybe I’ll start it . V

[@JLStanton1968]

@@goldenstatepicker The problem with a lot of the Foxfire books are the bindings. Gotta really go through them. But they sell very well. Never disappointed when I find them in great condition, which is actually quite a bit where I'm at.

[@morecowbell235]

Nice video thanks. I went by 8 different goodwill's two times in two weeks in my city and came away with very little. Either the market is already saturated with flippers, people aren't donating nice stuff or a combination of both.

[@goldenstatepicker]

It’s everywhere. Very tight on donations right now. I’m seeing the same here. Just have to keep grinding

[@jackstamford9937]

I love Him I've only seen one video but I love him aha I live in England why do I care I don't know I like listening to him talking about it all

[@tobywinter1]

I’m in New Hampshire and more than half of my sales are from people in California. What’s up with that?????

[@goldenstatepicker]

Hey I feel the same. Half mine are on the east coast! Lol

[@jozg]

Hi! Just subscribed and wanted to say hello. I had no idea you aren't too far from me. I live in Santa Cruz County (the southern part of it) and thought that was pretty cool. Definitely looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice! Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@sarasexton2510]

Habitat restore has books and have fairly good prices.

[@dewdew34]

Interesting, i thought they sold only house building materials. We have one my way, have to pop in there.

[@MrAnderson1966]

I live in Oklahoma so shipping is pretty good for me.

[@luvmuz40]

Impressive flip with those two old comics!

[@LMicheleS]

RA Salvatore is a very popular Fantasy writer. Nice find on the signed edition. He's one of them that you could lot of and sell based on the storylines. (ie. Drizzt stories together, etc.) Thanks for the advice on finding the bins. I'll have to ask around next time I'm in a Goodwill or other chain.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks again for watching!

[@poshmoiasmr2158]

Subscribed good stuff thanks!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

Hey, Amazon just opened up music to me. Maybe I was allowed to earlier, but I didn't try until recently. I noticed there are a lot of CDs that are profitable. Not huge profit, but some profit. I don't know how fast they sell, but I am trying some classic rock.

[@ResaleKingz]

Yah. Good work. Love it.

[@adrianneadams61]

Hi neighbor! I help out at Alchemy liquidation estate sales in Bay Area. Hope to see you at the next one.

[@thomasmwangi8136]

When you say 700 today, do you mean what you're shipping out for that day or total sales for that day of filming? I ask coz Kevin clarified his numbers recently and it helped me understand what he meant in context.

[@goldenstatepicker]

When you see me do a video it is for that amount that day. I don't always do a video each day. If you see me holding the item it is a 24hr sold item.

[@shoppemod9189]

The Directory is used by people searching for researching family history or area history.

[@sugarbomb26]

Sir Alan Ayckbourn is a celebrated British playwright:)

[@soonerpicker]

Be careful with those paper weights that have galaxy like look to them. I almost bought one at a store but after research discovered it was a company that does art with cremation remains.

[@JuniperJax]

🫢

[@CRugg27]

Laughing at your comment about shipping and the middle of the country has the advantage for pricing for shipping. Lol I’m on Long Island New York and I’d put money on it that EBay pushes my views toward your state California. Most of my sales are to California lol

[@TAOSA123]

Hi Mike I'm in Santa Clara time honored vintage store.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice. Thanks for watching.

[@CRugg27]

Do you ship your books and cd’s using media mail postage? I find when I do it takes much longer for the buyer to get. So I’m wondering is it worth the money you and/or the buyer can save.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I do a mixture. Some of my MINI Japan CD's will go first class etc. It all depends on what it is. I use media mail a lot and don't have many problems.

[@michaelmentuck5772]

It's a shame w goodwill. Don't know who or what type of person they hire to run ebay comps before they trot things out on the floor. Getting way overpriced.

[@goldenstatepicker]

They all are. Sometimes they don't even look in the boxes. The item on the box isn't even in the box. If the box has a price say $100 on it they go $50 even though it's worth maybe $10. Idiots!

[@derekelliott6098]

When I run deep % off sales, my wife wonders: "Aren't you going to lose out on profits?" Yes and no. They are all items that have 'some amount of profit' attached to them. I will always find inventory. And I will always take a sale." I guess: One in the hand is better than two in the bush!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes, sometimes you have to clear some stuff. When we get it for pennies on the dollar its hard for us not to make something of these items. Thanks for watching

[@derekelliott6098]

@@goldenstatepicker My average book listing is $38, average sold is $54. Average cost ~$2. I cherrypick at Saver's. Usually PBs, signed, weird, etc. Even if I discount to 20% more to the already % off, a nonprofit of $10 is better than a 'maybe' asking price. Either way. I like watching your book sales videos.

[@scott00049]

Hey Mike....I sold the Black's (4th revised like yours) on Amazon FBA for $314 in January...you should consider that maybe. I know you sell FBA, just saying you should consider that one for FBA.

[@goldenstatepicker]

I'm going to check on AMAZON. Just sent Black's 6th into Amazon.

[@scott00049]

@@goldenstatepicker your step by step video on Amazon fba is how I got started. I even paused the screen and set up the repricer with your rule set... Lol so the videos make a difference if you didn't know. Thanks

[@goldenstatepicker]

@@scott00049 many thanks for letting me know!

[@craftybeebudgeting]

Was that you on the upflip podcast?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes, I was on that podcast.

[@AngieLaLa88]

Gram Parsons… 😊

[@jumboshrimp2885]

My international goes to Illinois now

[@goldenstatepicker]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@jordanrodriguez7384]

First time listener. Good video, but the water pipe sound in the background drove me nuts.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Sorry about that. It’s an issue sometimes. I’m working on it. Thanks agai

[@teestjulian]

Ohio - I only do estate sales.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice. Just bought myself some super patio furniture, sofa and two great recliners. LIKE NEW. The patio stuff is amazing. All at an estate sale.

[@rhoz5191]

Just ran into your channel. Enjoyed your video. What’s the book bin you speak of??

[@goldenstatepicker]

They are bought at thrift stores. Prices vary all over the place. Try GOODWILLS.

[@maxinebellows741]

What do you ship your books in?

[@goldenstatepicker]

I use many size boxes. From album boxes to DVD boxes. In my description below each video are links to those boxes that I buy.

[@constancerobinson1377]

Is Shop Airline a drop shipper?

[@goldenstatepicker]

The are a shipper to Asia.

[@rjlaxvespa1742]

They may be the one close to LAX, in El Segundo, never a problem with them period. I think I shipped things one of them a vintage Microsoft mouse

[@tracyhasty6506]

Do you ship Bibles media mail?

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yes. No advertising in them.

[@tracyhasty6506]

​@@goldenstatepicker thanks for the quick response!

[@poshmoiasmr2158]

Too bad you couldn’t take a blow dryer to loosen the tape on the weird science comic book

[@goldenstatepicker]

Way too risky. Anything but that type of paper, maybe.

[@b-man1232]

Strange question, but EBay/Amazon isn't paying you to post vids...........right??? Some reselling KZbinrs ALWAYS seem to be killin' it!! $100k, $200k, $300k per year in sales. I can TOTALLY see these platforms possibly paying a content creator to show "what sold" or "how to" and disguising it as "educational content." IDK, just a little conspiracy theory of mine....prob completely wrong, but some of these channels seem a little too good to be true??🤔

[@goldenstatepicker]

Well if you watch my older videos that should solve your doubt. LOL. No EBAY AND AMAZON pay no creator to make videos. What you see is really people doing what they do. Thanks for watching

[@tree5013]

I dont know how you guys can keep your stores going with $10 profit per item. One return and it will ruin ten items worth of profits with time and shipping.

[@goldenstatepicker]

If you watch my channel you will see that $10 isn't my ASP. It's $72. It's basically averaging. I don't sell a lot of $10 items, mostly books that are really almost free. I you watch my videos I have sold over $325,000 on both platforms last year. The video is up and I break it down to the total net for the year.

[@tree5013]

@@goldenstatepicker My minimum is $70 and I dont want to hold onto anything more than two months. But eBay gives me a defect if UPS destroys a shipment or if a buyer says they bought the wrong item. I am now in the 18% club with a 100% satisfaction rating and only three items that were true DOAs. UPS destroyed seven of my shipments over the holidays. I am actually considering building wood boxes. The boxes that companies ship refigerators in that are 5X the thickness of the Amazon boxes are not enough to protect my core products which are built to take years of abuse outdoors.

[@vacpass3597]

White rolls on the shelf look like toilet paper.

[@goldenstatepicker]

Yeap! Lol

[@goldenstatepicker]

Paper towels too

[@garettanderson6772]

My thrift store kicks ass. They don't want to be thought of as a greedy goodwill. The prices have been increasing so I'm a little worried they may go that direction eventually, but for now I can still leave that store with a shopping whole cart full of good stuff. And they get donations daily, lots of them. Weird thing is I Live in a pretty small town. But they get the donations..

[@goldenstatepicker]

Nice! Great to hear you have a nice little source.

[@garettanderson6772]

@@goldenstatepicker For a thrift store in a little town it's big. As big as most Goodwills in the towns near me. The best part is it's only about five blocks from my house!

[@rjlaxvespa1742]

Cuisinart has some of the same issues with the blades because of the attachment... apparently they like to fly apart -- some of mine were taken down...LAXVESPA-LOSANGELES

[@kevingladman1018]

Another Great Video! Thanks Mike! NwHillsPicker!

[@goldenstatepicker]

Thanks for watching