GOODWILL FIND OF THE YEAR !!! Thrifting for Resale

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[@buildyourcomputer]

Probably had my best thrift trip today got a Walkman that had original package/headphone. And a new pedicure kit.. about 20minutes on way between my job. Feels good. Cheers

[@chieflongsock]

Yesss! You still have that cat! That's amazing Pete, thanks for being a safe haven for him/her!

[@jimporter4102]

Nice goodwill find Pete....👍👍👍👍

[@barrywuthrich8530]

Great find. I just got my best estate sale find this week, although thanks to you, I have found many great deals. A pair of Bose 501's in excellent condition with Technics Direct drive automatic turntable (SL J33), Vintage 1986 Denon CD player (DCD 1300) and BSR 14/14XR equalizer/spectrum analyzer. The Denon had $20 on it. I asked how much for the rest of it and the guy tells me the whole pile is $20!! I asked him if the panasonic surround sound speakers came with it and he threw them in as well. Unbelievable. Everything has tested out perfect. I took early retirement this year and this is so much more fun than working in the oil field. Thanks for all your help. The only down side to this find is that the Bose and Technics sound so good with my Kenwood receiver, I decided to keep them. lol

[@monmixer]

Used to ship my nephew flat rate boxes to Iraq of canned good like Spam and Baked beans, corned beef in a can etc when he was in Iraq in the war.He said the army food sucked so we tried to help him all we could and his friends / co workers. We fed a lot of them

[@DS-dd7vf]

"It fits just perfectly", dude the package looks ready to explode. :D

[@r.d.ontheroad-1094]

It depends on what you call perfect fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's snug, it cozy!!!!! LOL !!!!!

[@JessieHTX]

That’s how you keep the item from breaking when someone drops the box.

[@jordanlenos]

Thank you Pete.. I love your videos.. I hate my job and the way my life is on repeat. You inspire me to quit my job and go into full time reselling. I already resell between my 7 days a week 9 hour day job and do well.. I make half of my rent in profits so I hope putting in more than 10 hours a week on ebay pays my full rent and more.. Happy thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!

[@jordanlenos]

@68Camaro RS/SS I actually just got a like on my comment but that's okay. I didn't need a response I just wanted to show my appreciation for the content that's helping me get through a tough time in my life.

Impressed you even take a chance with footwear LOL

[@thepicker9079]

Super good find Pete, I love buying sewing machines i find some really good sewing machines all the time. I believe people pass them up a lot because they are not knowledgable enough to understand they value behind them. I recently sold a Singer furtura XL 580 for $500 and i paid less then $20 for it from a local thrift store. Thanks for the video Pete i enjoyed it like always.

[@FloridaForForever]

As long as you do not have thread in when checking unit you cannot hurt it to test the engine strength...I've sewn all my life so if you need machine advise I also have been repairing my own for 30+ years....

[@LindaPalmerTagTeamMoms]

Just a heads up on that particular machine. Make sure you actually run it before you sell it. It has had problems with bad motor grinding noises and the needle position jumping around on straight stitch. It also has an automatic thread cutting feature that sometimes will randomly cut the thread when sewing. Hope this helps you and the team. Cheers and happy selling! Linda and Holley

[@longlost8424]

goodwill shopping with my girlfriend a couple of years ago (in a fairly affluent area of austin) for a desk in her home office. I saw the guy bringing out a desk on a dolly, and walked up and asked what they were asking for it; $90; I bought it immediately.... brought the girlfriend over and she liked it too. got home and did the research on it, found the manufacturer in north carolina, retail of $4995; ebay bids in the area of $1800- $2100. the wealthy areas are THE area to search all thrift shops folks.....

[@tristannolan85]

ive done really well at my goodwill...i picked up a pioneer sa 710 with matching tx 710 tuner. paid 25 each. sold on ebay for 400. i picked up 4 high fi reels for 3.99. sold for 102.50

[@joemack1884]

Goodwill in my area has nothing but junk..

[@Jonalexher]

just curious, are you in the Los Angeles/SF Valley area? Because I keep finding junk at Goodwills lately, sometimes I'll find some stuff tho, numbers game.

[@Nomadicsage1]

Same here in Denver

[@joemack1884]

I'm in Central Texas and I think it is gone through and good things taken out.@@Jonalexher

[@Africanfrogs]

I have bad and good ones, even the bad ones you just gotta be consistent if you are not going at least twice to three times a week you will never find anything “good”

[@KidCop2011]

Saaaaaame

[@airsailor6176]

Pete, the Singer is an embroidery machine also. KEY selling feature. Where the hoops included in the box? Suggest testing the embroidery function also. Great find !

[@r.d.ontheroad-1094]

I got a pair of Perry Deck Shoes at an auction recently, $92.50 Price tag, got em for $12.50 Brand new in the box, I"m keeping these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jonadams1980]

Somerset Massachusetts here watching faithfully

[@genaburchfield8237]

New to you but am loving your channel from Florida

[@bryanbressem5026]

Analog tv quit years ago, would need some type of converter to work, used to have a small tv for in car, for camping

[@JavaRatusso]

Watchman TV will need a Digital converter box.. It's from the old broadcast era.

[@b.atwater3904]

Yep. Needs a signal convertor to allow analog tv to pick up digital broadcast stations.

[@debbygarcia3563]

Really enjoyed your video! Thankful for you and your help!

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

My Mother owns a Brother sewing machine dealership and I would be vry hesitant of that machine. Singers are made in a random chinese factory with cheap parts. Ryan is right we get old folks buying them all the time and who knows if they can use it or not we offer free unlimited lessons. The newest machine that we're selling Msrp is $19,000... That machine tho idk man it would be a bummer to ship it out and the person who gets it does something shady so it doesnt come back in the same condition that it left. I would put it in your store for $500 and take whatever you can get.

[@jacobj3236]

Hey Pete, if you're ever in the Nashville area there is a goodwill somewhere that has everything for a dollar and they have a lot of good stuff. I recently took a trip there with my wife and we had a lot of good finds.

[@Jonalexher]

Awesome find, Pete. That's a month's rent right there haha

[@dan9222scandiguy]

Over the air TV now broadcasts in digital. You need a digital converter to get channels on old TV's. I'm sure you know this though.

[@sheldonlatimer5911]

U need an antenna, to connect to that little black and white TV, there should be one in box or buy a flat antenna that has a booster

[@tavolo22]

Some post offices won’t take misshapen boxes. If you alter the shape to fit your item, you might get rejected.

[@jrfergus65]

That small tv is probably not digital either, which means it would need a digital converter to work. Good as a museum piece though.

[@chrislife247]

OOohhhh, I'm a sewer as well as a reseller. I would have kept that machine for myself! Nice Score!

[@cesarvargas3994]

Your right Pete, it's very satisfying fitting heavy items into flat rate packages. It's like sticking it to the man. Great video and I hope the sewing machine makes you good money.

[@carpediem4887]

Cesar Vargas haha yea it is...love it

[@MatthewHKnight]

If people who worked at Goodwill were smart enough to watch videos about stuff like this they could make a decent amount of money, and even if they're not allowed to buy/keep anything nothing to stop them from contacting a friend that can go in there and buy the items. I'm planning to do some thrift store shopping after the new year gonna check out the flea markets as well problem with a lot of people is they want too much for you can make a little money, I found a Silver American Eagle at a flea market guy wanted $40 for it nothing special about it no errors just a normal 1 oz round price for silver was $16 told the guy na I'm gonna pass found another vendor who had 5 of them he was selling them for $5 each I was like wtf I told the man can I speak to you for a second, told him I'll give him $12 for each coin. Ended up buying all 5 of them went back to the other guy who was selling the one coin for $40 said well looks like I did really good I got 5 coins for less then the price you wanted for your single coin. Anywho I'm planning on doing some metal detecting soon as well

[@heartlandranchtv4943]

What year was that silver eagle? You know, many older coins are worth far more than their metal value regardless of whether or not they have any special characteristics. Do you look up the numismatic values online when evaluating a potential coin purchase?

[@uwsupergirl]

I actually sew. A lot of wealthy women have BEAUTIFUL crafting and sewing rooms and they spare no expense. Then they don't bother to use the machines that they buy. They might get one as a gift from their husband and it's just too technical. So that's probably why it's not used. Grandma didn't use those machines! I have my mother-in-law's 1957 Singer in mint green and it goes backwards, and forwards-and that's IT!

[@heartlandranchtv4943]

Sew true!

[@lindaschramm9717]

Can you give me some info on the machine .Is it an embroidery machine.Also you should NEVER run a sewing machine with out fabric under the feed dogs .My husband and I buy and sell industrial machines.I've been a seamstress for 40 years.I enjoy your videos.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

It is an embroidery machine and I would stay far away from anything made by someone claiming to be singer in the last 40-50 years.

[@lindaschramm9717]

@@Toyotas_n__Tools Ya I know new stuff is junk.All my machines are all metal and old but work great!Plus ya never know what's truly wrong with a embroidery machine till you truly try to work with it .Thanks Doug

[@lennonscat]

sewing machines are gold. I buy every single one I find. Goodwill gets them all the time. Buy for $20 at the most and they sell for $100 - $1500 depending on the make and model.

[@idbountyhunter]

Some individuals say you should do free shipping but I see that the majority of the time you charge for shipping. Can you give some insight on this.

[@chriswinski9799]

This is crazy! Just stumbled across this video!! This is my hometown!!! Ive been to your shop many times!!!

[@macsgarage6007]

Goodwill! How much does their CEO make? Did a little freebie at the goodwill in gallup, nm. Wow! Never again. Was told I couldn't take a 15 min break after first 2 hrs of free help and couldn't take a lunch break after 4hrs. When I finally went and sat down on a couch, store manager asked what I was doing and go do this. I told her, I'm taking a break! You can't do that she retorted. I got up and headed for the door. She tried to question me and I told her you better check your federal law babe. Because the government say I can. Left have never been back to any goodwills. No thanks.

That's greedwill for ya.

[@jackofalltrades3139]

Macs Garage the federal DOL doesn't require employers provide breaks or lunch. Some states do but not the Feds. It's very simple to verify. People scream this but they're wrong. It's laughable and embarrassing.

[@bocabral1433]

Pete I forgot to tell you back when you first got that helmet what I use to get rid of that smell out of leather and canvas and stuff like that it won't hurt it especially when it's old and deteriorated is hydrogen peroxide from over the counter or lemon or orange juice pure concentrated good luck you might try it

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

Your TV at the 8:15 mark is probably Not a Digital TV.. They don't send those signals thru the air any more.. I don'y know if there is a converter box for it..

[@robstephens]

I believe the foot pedal on sewing machines should work similar to the gas pedal on a car (the further you depress it, the faster it goes). In your video, that pedal didn't seem be behave that way. It seemed only to provide one speed, and only when depressed fully. I think it should be a variable control. It's probably a rheostat - may just need cleaning.

[@carpediem4887]

Rob Stephens I think it was a variable speed pedal if you listen closely

[@kodycarter18m]

Love the flat rate padded! Your regional b was a little swollen im surprised usps doesnt return them to you. Ive seen a few like that and they usually come back marked up with non compliant stickers

[@johnsradios484]

Finding some great cd’s at goodwill the last two times I went. Jazz & Rock @ .99 cents per cd regardless of single, double or triple cd.

[@soulwarrior2177]

How do you sell something worth $1000.00 on EBAY and not get screwed???

[@jdc8352]

That's not snow 🌨, that's a #skiff 🌞🌞🌞

[@krillin876]

Ebay really needs a " Like New" condition.

[@MikeDancy]

at the @1:00 mark you have some old oscilloscope equipment. Do you buy that stuff? I have a skid of it up here in Toronto.

[@Eric_Jab]

8" x 5" x 4" box fits the exact size of the padded flat rate envelopes

[@wendyodell356]

I know why those Red Wing work shoes sold. You can get them rebuilt by Red Wing. Send them to them plus a small fee, they sew a new sole on or whatever and mail them back. My hubby wore them for years when he did construction. God bless you all ❤ XOXO

[@GF_Burke]

I melt lead and sell it. What's funny is watching them pick up my small flat-rate box of 14lbs lols.

[@danielw2321]

I see youth size baseball/football helmets at garage sales, flea markets and the Goodwill fairly often... I just never knew there was a demand for them! Are all sporting helmets worth buying if they are $5-$10? Or does it have to be a good brand and\or for football?

[@Cindy7777777]

Wow, what a steal on that sewing machine!!! Thanks Pete!

[@thedeafgenius]

I come across CB walkies often but they always have corroded batteries. :(

[@briantheoakbrookpicker578]

Happy Thanksgiving Pete to you and the family! 👍✌️

[@johnchapman3225]

Do you have any Video on how to save on Shipping cost when listing an item. They have Priority mail, first rate etc. but cost on weight I know there are ways to help cut cost pending weight but I thought I saw something on a previous video where you actually saved a couple dollars on your end but the buyer paid a few dollars more?

[@MrZombiefoetus]

Analog signals don't exist any more, I do not believe. That's why you weren't picking up anything with that little tele.

[@capecodcuda]

Goodwill's near me in Space Coast Florida area, just started no cash refunds & I've heard employees tell customers all sales are final ... One couple bought a quality buffet serving hutch for $200. & decided after they purchased it that they didn't want it & they were told all sales were final Goodwill no longer refunds money .... The furniture was still in the store 🤔

[@thetaekwondoe3887]

Ours hasn't refunded money as long as I've been going there. The only thing you can do is return electronic items that don't work properly for store credit - to be used that day.

[@jeannejett2299]

No cash refunds here for some time, but an in store credit is issued for the full price. Always a good idea to check out everything before you buy.

[@rogeroconnor5182]

we had close to 10 inches of snow last week,the state was a complete disaster. no more garage sales and flea markets here until spring,goodwill has been a bust for me. Facebook marketplace has been a great place for me to pick up stuff to flip.Merry Thanksgiving Pete,enjoy the snow!

[@ThriftShopHustler]

Amazing finds! Hope you feel better.

[@mrmiked6577]

I realize this is an old video, but antenna TV's are useless now because UHF/VHF is no longer being broadcasted

[@heartdisciple]

My Goodwills would sell those cb radios for 29.95 no joke. Thy upswell everything in San Diego, it sucks.

[@heartdisciple]

And the Singer for $500

[@AndySoMeta]

Pete, keep the embroidery machine and make your own merch.

[@jimporter3570]

Nice score Pete

[@beautifulfeather3050]

I have a super bowl sweatshirt from January 23, 1987 rose bowl new York giants

[@miatapony16]

New taco? Love the sandstorm color 😍😍

[@ssamuel408]

Thank you, too

[@jessicamurphy2314]

a week with no new video, you must have gotten pretty sick. Prayers you are feeling better very soon! :-)

[@milesschwartz9812]

goodwill buys target bundles from target, mostly are returns. that looks like thats what it was.---former employee

[@jefferybrown8062]

Nice finds

[@earlmartin8309]

the buyer must not have realized it was a press and hold switch, not instant

[@walter85]

This maybe random, but can you make a video on how you would do your taxes when it comes to reselling on ebay.

[@growandgame]

That sewing machine is worth over $1000 ? Just like the Steve Hanks print was worth $1300?? Lol c'mon now.

[@mtmt88]

That's what people are listing them for on eBay. Amazon sells them new for $860.

[@growandgame]

@@mtmt88 just saying, seems an over-exaggerated price

[@ironmanlifts]

I'M a HUGE FAN of your channel and love your videos. I was wondering what you think about this comment --- > Ebay can be a shady business especially if you thrift shop … cause you’re dealing with cash. You can say you got the item for $15 at a garage sale and sold it for $25. When reality you could have gotten it for $1 and sold it for $25. To the IRS it looks like a $5 profit but to you it’s really a $24 profit. Might not seem like alot but when you’re dealing with over 1000 items like thrift stores that make alot of money that’s alot of taxes they don’t have to pay. Unless you make a receipt in front of the seller saying they sold you the item for this amount.

[@heartlandranchtv4943]

Federal income taxes are a sham, so the less money that our shitty government is able to extort from me the better.

[@marlonrando8833]

That item was taxed when it first sold, in addition to the manufacturer paying taxes on his business, then it gets taxed every single time it sells? That sounds like theft to do that over and over. We will not comply.

[@DruDubay]

Those Red Wing shoes, did you ship those Cubic rate through PirateShip? Heavy shoes tend to be cheaper through Cubic rate.

[@joseolvera6365]

Nice find! Looks like a return from a store that donated to goodwill.

@1:55 - in canada, no stuffing of things into envelope, 2cm maximum height !!! LOL

[@jerryriggan]

That TV is worthless without a converter

[@KameraShy]

My "iPhone" also plugs into the wall where it stays.

[@westsidegary8230]

More content! Thanks for sharing.

[@troymattingly3071]

Pure Goodwill Hustle Genius... Great job, Pete!

[@davidtillwach5542]

I can never remember the birds name so I call him Al . My uncle had a bird like him named Al

[@TisMyIsland]

How do you deal with eBay buyers who say they didn’t receive their item?

[@pauld8790]

You use tracking in the tracking and say it was delivered to their front door

[@ThriftyTreasures]

Awesome 😁

[@juliekmunden]

Hope you feel better, Pete! I was down with a cold after Thanksgiving too.

[@thedeafgenius]

LOL you sure got excited. Too bad many people don't realize that this happens more often than they think but they never get to that point.

[@TheNinjaPicker]

I didn't know you were so close to Woodstock where Groundhog Day the movie was made. Looks like a nice place to live

[@tristannolan85]

i picked up a pioneer sa 710 amp with a matching tx 710 tuner for 25 each at my goodwill this week.

[@glendafromaustralia1625]

Enjoyed your video Pete. Hi to Ryan and Ruby. Hi from Australia 🦘🦘

[@310socal]

is it just me 5:25 "perfect condition" but I see scuff marks.

[@craigsnides158]

Wow! How much for the parrot?

[@darganx]

5:38 'Am I lifting this?'

[@sdvma]

It's easy to catch something while picking. Easy way to get germs. I am always rubbing my finger tips off on my clothes while looking at stuff. Twice I got sicker than ever (lasted 2 weeks) Saturday nights after garage sales in the morning. People from south of the boarder come up with some fresh new germs and touch the stuff and it is easy to catch something unless your real careful. Hope you feel better soon.

[@Mar218100]

garbage comment

[@sdvma]

@@Mar218100 Which fact is "garbage"?

[@Mar218100]

@@sdvma You didn't state any facts...lol

[@janicebird610]

you can carry some hand sanitizer with you

[@sdvma]

@@janicebird610That's what my friends say. Lots of sales and lots of touching items. Just being aware of the possible trouble and being careful seems to work.

[@silverian]

New iPhone :-) Good finds!

[@Kibou4275]

5:02 Futuristic

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Those Cobra Nos CB radios coulda been $200 easily, those are the old ones that people can hack to be stronger.

[@shaun9107]

wanted to see the stereos

[@rooty9490]

nice

[@anthonybollini5726]

I think you are a pouched