Goodwill Thrift & Haul in One Video!

[@phyllisvanwormer8906]

You have taught me so much, and I really appreciate you and your experience. I recently lost ,Michael, my life partner. With fear of the future, and how I was going to support myself. Almost by accident, I found myself watching thrifting videos. That is where I met you. I decided to stick my tow in the water, and have sold several items, on Marketplace. After I purchase a new car, I would like to travel to Landcaster. Hopefully, I will run onto you. So, now I am in my own home and beginning my new career reselling. Again Karen, I want to thank you for all you have taught me. You have also made me believe I can really make it on my own. Phyllis Van Wormer There is More to My Life Saving the earth, one item at a time

[@georgiaross6741]

Best wishes Phyllis, I lost my husband of 30 years just over a year ago. Sending hugs and blessings. 🌿

[@barbmcintyre1792]

The stoneware plate from Jerusalem is so beautiful. Great pick up!

[@anniewho315]

It had the Armenian letter (A) Ա which is the first letter in the word God in Armenian. You should Google pottery from the Armenian quarters in Jerusalem. It’s truly beautiful.

[@Luvmygoats]

Omgosh my grandson is 5 years old and if he would see those Barbies, I would have to buy them all. 😆 He luvs them and their fancy dresses. It was really nice to hear u say girl or boy because it is definitely ok for boys to play with barbies.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Absolutely!!💜

[@tobemerchant01]

8:50 lol. I laughed so hard when you said “they’re just rocks, they don’t even do anything … they don’t hide a key”. That was a funny find and your comments just made it funnier for me. 😂

[@melodiedouglas3359]

The books are great for identifying items. I always look for them, not for pricing, but to learn about similar items made by different companies.

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Yup!

[@Luvmygoats]

Yes, those books are great. I probably buy everything I find. I have found many old ones and I find them very helpful.

[@cherishedtreasuresthriftin8169]

Reference books are also good sellers:)

[@rhondajohnson3184]

Karen, you need to get a booth at a vendor Mall! I have one and I love it!❤️. It allows me to put those items for sale that I won’t ship. People love shopping vendor Malls.

[@lavenderclothesline]

😂 I definitely don’t have time with full time ebay and making 2 videos a week and taking care of house, yard car etc..Maybe some day

[@bookano859]

Piggy is grumpy because he’s one snort away from bacon! Lol

[@RootsRockRebel]

I've sold motorcycle parts on eBay since October 2013, but after I started watching your channel I created a separate eBay store and started going to thrift stores and garage sales and buying housewares and other things like you do. I've learned a lot about clothing and hard goods watching you and have been pretty impressed with the results. For example, I sold a ceramic greyhound statue I found at Goodwill for over $100 that I only paid $5 for. This new store is only a fraction of my six-figures parts business so far, but I only devote about 15 hours a month to it so the profit to time ratio is very high. You're a real sweetheart, Karen! Blessings to you!

[@Mia_1941]

Karen I just sold a Bible from 1892 paid 20.00 and it sold for 299.99 I am under Mias delight on Instagram that Bible was 129 years old!!.. Loved that sale🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@stacymahan1791]

Karen you crack me up! Love your humor!! And once again you are very knowledgeable!

[@KLeonardM]

Great to see a haul video . Congratulations on your recognition from KZbin Karen. So well deserved as you always keep your channel classy . God bless you

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thanks Kathleen! Hope all is well with you and your family! 💜

[@KLeonardM]

@@lavenderclothesline

[@bluewillowvintage3421]

The Lily piece!!! Wow. Great haul as always Karen.

[@turtlebugink6643]

Amazing find on the Lilly duvet cover! Well done. I can spot Lilly from a mile away after a few years of doing this. Also my Mom loves coffee and swears McDonalds is better than Starbucks !

[@jocelynebolt1131]

Welcome back Karen. I'm organizing my storage room, but my friend reminded me to take breaks. So your video was my relaxing escape.

[@hollyarmstrong2293]

Your attitude is always so refreshing. Thank you for all of the videos.

[@noelle91176]

Great video, I wish my goodwill was as big and crowded. The teapot floral glass paperweight isn’t millefiori. The word means thousand flowers, so it’s the glass with countless tiny flowers made with bundles of glass rods cut at a cross section to create the intricate millefiori designs. The teapot may be a ring holder and looks a lot like a St Claire piece who made similar designs. May see the mark which is usually stamped into the bottom on the pontil mark but can be really lightly impressed and tough to make out.

[@bgcrow1]

Congratulations on getting more money! You definitely deserve it! YES!! Love your linen haul!

[@grayciesmom5807]

I think the box was definitely a handbag in its previous life. I remember these. It was very popular back in my day to decoupage your own purse.

[@lh1248]

Thank you for the new video. I have learned so much about clothing & the value. Would not be bored with your bread & butter clothing picks, they will be quality as usual.

[@rebeccaberry4764]

Loved the large Vintage Lamp you left behind. As always love your Videos!!!!

[@jeanneewaseck6635]

Hi, Karen! That white eyelet romper is indeed CUTE! It's what they call "compliment-inspiring"! Thanks for sharing ~ ~ ~

[@77_thrift]

10:21. That is from an Anton Peck purse kit from 60’s and 70’s. They are decoupage. Bakelite handles usually. I sold one. I tried to add picture but not working. Looked very much the the one you found but mine was butterflies. It’s now happily living in CA.

[@barbarat0203]

Great finds. You look wonderful by the way! Your vacation definitely agreed with you.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thanks so much!

[@bgcrow1]

What a treat! An hour long ! AWESOME!

[@rockyjaydog6447]

what has been really frustrating for me is the thrift stores in my area ( wayne nj) are very expensive and not very large. I try to buy but there is not much room to be competitive. I learn from your videos but just cant snag things for the prices you find. I finally found one thrift that has prices like the stores in your area ( they tell me I am their best customer) but now it is closed for the summer. Im thinking of maybe doing thrift stores in the PA area but driving an hour and half just to shop a store is really gagging me. I think a lot of success and supply is very regional and some parts of the country are absolute honey holes while other parts are barren like a desert.

[@joannecraft-lane8660]

I'm SO glad to hear that you wash the linens you pick up at GW. An employee at my local Ace Hardware store told me his wife bought a sweater from GW and hung it in their closet without washing it first. Several months later they ended up with a bedbug problem.

[@joolzg1936]

That Lily Pulitzer duvet cover is gorgeous!

[@cp-ou3fs]

The shell sheet would make a wonderful shower curtain. You are a wealth of information, I always learn so much!

[@janetanton6106]

I love CLOTHING hauls!

[@lindagsmith7846]

Pretty lamp & nice basket next to it. Hope you had a lovely vakay, best wishes & take care💠

[@lisak1994]

Great video! Oh my goodness! I wanted those glassware books so much! I've had to get all but 2 of mine through eBay. They can sell for outrageous prices for some of them.

[@lavenderclothesline]

I didn’t even comp them lisa! Shame on me!

[@lisak1994]

@@lavenderclothesline LOL No worries. I'm still watching your video, and I'm having a fit about them raising prices in the middle of a shopping day! That's so wrong.

[@empty_my_hanger]

I love your Goodwill stores. The ones where I am are so small, especially the hard goods section. It makes it difficult to acquire enough items to sell but I try.

[@ricochetkitty7215]

Whoa! A video that’s almost an hour...yay!!! Happy 4th of July, Karen! Cheers, Katia

[@juneturner8406]

Hi Karen I buy alot of duvet and most of them have zippers ,they are the best and so much easier than buttons .I'm on Vancouver Island, love watching you .great job.

[@kellyreally2828]

Karen❤️ what a fun haul! Lots of diverse goodies and all the tidbits you share are so appreciated! You always make me want to get to work! That Campbell drip glaze vase is amazing!

[@lisa-fg8zh]

The necklace your wearing is beautiful! 🤗

[@toots428]

I’m first on my first favorite KZbinr! Love ya, Karen!

[@lavenderclothesline]

Love you Toots!! Thanks so much for your encouragement 💜💜

[@marybethg5505]

All I can say is that you are great thank you for always sharing and taking the time to explain everything and I like how you did the video and then the haul in the same video - I like how you walked in from the kitchen to the camera it’s like an HGTV show - movie star quality all the way!! Do you have a big following we all love what you do

[@ricochetkitty7215]

Hi Karen - you probably know this already but I believe the pattern of the Lilly duvet cover is called “Sippin and Trippin” and a sold twin version sold on eBay for $99.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thanks so much! I haven’t looked it up yet! 💜 you’re the best!

[@amyhoffman5839]

I have an aquarium "paperweight" scene like that that is Murano. Not sure if that one was or not.

[@dsteinotr]

You overlooked the blue cornflower Corning which is very collectible now and a large cookie jar

[@JerseyGypsy]

Great shop & haul Karen! Glad you had a fabulous time on vacation! You look well rested and ready to roll for Q4!

[@ericlopez6833]

Hello 👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from San Francisco California and I am a Colonel officer, where are you from if i may ask?

[@nicolesteddum3328]

The books that you had are how I learned about glassware as it was before the internet was in every home. I still use my books to this day and buy them when they are cheap and it is one I do not have. Google lens is really helpful but does not always work. I enjoy your videos.

[@donnakern1935]

Liberty bibs are sold at Walmart, 30 to 35 bucks. Recently bought a pair for my husband.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thanks so much!!

[@janismacomber7344]

This may be my favorite video of yours! 👍🏻

[@peppiholliday4525]

At 6:30 you passed by what you thought was a napkin holder which instead was a very pretty and expensive glass piece with a polished bottom. I am wondering whether or not it might have been Murano?

[@sandymoulder8215]

Beautiful floral necklace!🌼

[@marvineblackburn7846]

I'm learning so much from you! Thank you!

[@newlifecurator9071]

Welcome back, Karen! The vacation has served you well. Walking into the shot - Love it! So fancy and professional. I'm thrilled to have witnessed your growth. Keep up the great work.

[@karentingler4937]

Thanks- glad u found some great items!!

[@maryellenp5468]

That lampshade could be an oil lamp that fits in a holder of some kind. The wick holder would screw in the brass fitting.

[@lisabarton4539]

I thought the same thing - an oil lamp in a holder.

[@cabincomforts1330]

I was about to say the same but you beat me to it!😊

[@juliecombs462]

Try going over black marker with a dry erase marker and then wipe with cotton ball.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thanks Julie!

[@sandymccoin3783]

Love the cats so cute and I love the pig he cracked me up

[@cindygrill127]

This is the first time I watched your videos. Thank you for sharing and information. Truely enjoyed

[@ricochetkitty7215]

“It was quite crowded...hmmm!” That comment hit home! I start to move fast if I see a lot of people in the thrifts especially my hole in the wall honey hole thrift. I’d love to walk in and have the store all to myself...we can all dream!

[@sharespotsy]

Karen, I wear bifocals so I don’t have to take my glasses on and off. I love the convenience and it was an easy adjustment.

[@ericlopez6833]

Hello 👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from San Francisco California and I am a Colonel officer, where are you from if i may ask?

[@TreasureRescue]

Fantastic items! Goodwill here in western PA is doing away with price tags on hard goods, so no more color of the week sale...boo! General pricing on the shelf edge for different categories. SO many people not happy about this.

[@VABmo]

Goodwills in my metro urban area, have never used a color-of-the-week on anything but clothing. In fact, there are no thrift stores here that color code hard goods at all. Constantly seeing stuff from DT marked up 400%.

[@pastichehaus]

😂😂😂😭💀Omggg you made me laugh so hard….I have the circus theme in my head imagining you pulling out the never ending multi coloured tied together tissues out of your bag. 😂😂😂 thanks for the laugh.😊 love your content.❤

[@DsTreasureGirls]

Love your finds, ❤️

[@carolann1320]

Speaking to a Mgr of my local GW he informed me that their refuse removal price has increased therefore the price of goods has. He told me that someone came with a truck load, said it was good stuff and it all had to go in the garbage. Some Goodwills are now looking things over before they even take anything.

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

People have a strange idea of what is good stuff. I guess they dont want to pay whatever the dump fee is. I have all those gene florence books. They are not only price guides but looking at the pictures can teach you a ton about glass pieces, shapes, sizes, makers, colors and so much more. There is no book you describe.

[@minie4887]

Still looking for Lilly pulitzer out in the wild that's a major score you found

[@southernmermaid2526]

LOVE the linens you found! I do very well selling linens. I have seen Waverly Home at Kohl’s. 💙💚

[@Lovelyoctobersky]

Welcome back! I did find full sheets at Walmart last week. Not full/Queen just full. You look happy which makes me happy! ❤️

[@lindadorman2869]

Hi Karen, welcome back! I think the green and white trumpet flower glass teapot might be St. Clair Art Glass (Bob & Maude) - I have a similar piece in my store.

[@Luvmygoats]

Yes, definitely Maude & Bob St Clair teapot paperweight. I did the Google image search and that's what was coming up.

[@vintagevigo775]

I appreciate your videos! I'm usually smiling throughout; enjoying your positivity attitude and enthusiasm.

[@DorothyakaCookieD_49]

I went through 39 “pages” of your eBay store and NO PIGGY!! 😢 I had fun (approx 45-60 min) looking till I just couldn’t any more!! Wish I could pick up at 40 and continue later! I DO HOPE you put the angry pig somewhere so that when you see him you SMILE 😁, because it brightens your day, at least for the moment! I have a few of “those” placed in various spots in my house!! Those “smile makers” make moments brighter throughout my day!! (I couldn’t take him from you!! I’ve snapped a pix and when I think of him I’ll sneak a peek and smile and hope you’re smiling, TOO!!)😁🥰

[@lavenderclothesline]

He sold quickly!💜

[@TheBeesKneesTreasure]

Did you know that you can search someone's ebay store? There should be a bar at the top of the page that says 'search this store'

[@DorothyakaCookieD_49]

@@TheBeesKneesTreasure Thanks, Shani. I did visit LC’s store! Happily, she told me she’d sold the pig!! She has some amazing GOODIES!!👏🏻🥰

[@christinewinner6425]

Rocks are really a craft thing, people buy rocks to paint them. My daughter gives them to me painted from a present. Those two rocks were a good size for that.

[@anneckhartshorts]

As much as I love hardgoods, I'm also tempted to get back into clothing as it moves faster and is so much easier to ship!

[@davisholman8149]

I want to do this, but folks, I live in Arizona & I swear - we must be the reseller capital of the USA. Our thrift stores are like a farmer’s field that the locusts have come taken every single thing that is nicer quality by 9:15 am!🤑 Should I have a better attitude? I would pass out if a Lilly Pulitzer duvet ever showed up.🤩

[@nycmom3122]

So fun as usual! Thank you!!!

[@paulinewhiteley7908]

Hi Karen. Very entertaining video today..thank you. I love it when you mix your hard goods with other items as well. See you on Wed !! Have a good 4th of July.

[@lavenderhammy8140]

I love catching up on your videos! Truly so relaxing and make my day! 🌞

[@mariesparkleygem]

Hi Karen I am glad you had a great vacation! No one the subject of the date and the guitarist, I thought you were going to say he was a Surfer because you just finished saying you were swimming a lot on vacation! LOL (I am kidding!). Great haul ---that Lilly Pulitzer fabric is gorgeous. Her fabrics are always high-quality and polished cotton too!

[@Rose39M]

You should have bought the glass books. You ignore the pricing but it shows you different makers and designers

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

There is no easier way to learn about glass than looking at and reading these books. Ignore the pricing.

[@ericlopez6833]

Hello 👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from San Francisco California and I am a Colonel officer, where are you from if i may ask?

[@c.h.2056]

Karen, love your channel! But do not fear the vintage cookie jars! I have sold many since opening my ebay store (September, 2019) and none have been damaged in transit. Cookie jars can being good money. Most fit into the standard USPS 12x12x8 box (free from USPS). Wrap well in bubble wrap and surround with air pillows. Stuff in some newspaper to prevent movement in the box and you're good!

[@lavenderclothesline]

I’ve sold quite a few! For some reason, not my favorite

[@suzannelawson9215]

I know what bubble wrap is if course but NEVER heard of "air pillows." How do they differ from bubble wrap? Is that the exact name, "air pillows" or do they go by another name? Are they expensive? Once a year I ship a gift to a long time friend in Switzerland, so maybe can try them but have no idea what air pillows are and how they differ from bubble wrap?

[@TheBeesKneesTreasure]

@@suzannelawson9215 they are larger and not on a sheet like bubblewrap. usually a single rectangular 'pillow' or sometimes on a string of pillows together with perforations to separate. Im sure you could google it

[@wendythomas4930]

Thanks for sharing that info.!

[@wendythomas4930]

You sell such nice things! Looking at your ebay store....💗

[@marthahill1919]

Miss Karen love your videos and hauls. I love to hear your voice. HAPPY 4 th of July.💖

[@anamiles1591]

Happy 40th Birthday Lisa.❤

[@cathw61]

What a great video Karen! Always enjoy your hunts but this one was especially good, I learned so much! I was going back and forth checking prices on some of your items and you did great! Will have to keep an eye out for the Pulitzer and Cuddledown (the Pulitzer website pictures are so beautiful, I may have to get some of her lavender infused booties), and the prices you paid, wow! Our prices went up after they opened up but it seems to me that one store, unfortunately the one closest to me, is even higher, like "most coffee cups .99 cents unless otherwise marked". NONE of them were 99 cents the last time I was in and one cute cup that I would have bought even at the higher price was so horribly stained I brought it up to the cashier who immediately put it aside. it was disgusting! not sure how that got by someone. Anyhow, great video, as always! Glad you had a good trip and raring to go again, I felt the same after 4 days on the CA beach!

[@bernapawlak2294]

Love watching older videos

[@DorothyakaCookieD_49]

Loved all of your finds! Fab sale prices too!! Welcome home!! Missed your sale!😢 I still enjoy looking!! Want the angry pig!! Collected pigs for several years!! 😂

[@leobardochavez7190]

Lots of great stuff

[@cindytalwar8438]

Great haul, Karen!

[@essyalways]

Hi Karen! I think the glass teapot might be a Greg schott paper weight/ ring holder.

[@r.c.miller6161]

The Lefton kitties are so sweet.

[@seaside2001]

I did mention about 18 months ago Good Will was going to double most of their prices and to work that into your business planning. Also here in Canada they closed a lot of stores opting for high quality items in a boutique look.They are nice but not cheap for reselling, but reasonable for personal buying. You found lots of nice things today.

[@leopardspotsmusic]

Great video, thanks for teaching us!

[@Malicha4ever]

Such a joy to rabbit hole 🕳 😍

[@madonnahughey3056]

Yes, try hand sanitizer!! I use it at our thrift store to clean donations if permanent marker, paint, etc

[@LindaFoyle]

Thank you Karen, Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸 Have a great weekend!

[@christianemurray2911]

Thrifting Vegas/Tiffany Uses a black dry eraser marker and cotton balls to get Permanent Marker off of items like the Lefton Kitties...She demonstates in a fairly recent video. Works amazingly well!! Just a little FYI😉 Love your videos💜

[@kimkrushinsky8063]

Hi Karen, I just looked up the Barbie dolls....the red/gold one is from 1997 and currently on Ebay for $1500? Oh I would have caved and bought all of them being in the box too.....hahahaha worth $ or not?? I love when you take us thrifting with you.....so much fun. BTW I have learned so much from you and my husband thanks you.....you have educated me enough with these videos, I have become very picky with what I bring home....

[@lavenderclothesline]

Some eBay inflated prices are false 😕

[@anniewho315]

The plate that you found has the letter A (Ա) written on the back in Armenian. The Armenian quarter makes the most beautiful pottery. Armenians have been in Jerusalem since the beginning of time. Great find.

[@cyndywise172]

Your GW is so full of stuff! The ones near me are usually pretty good, but last week I went to 3 local GW stores and all 3 looked like they just stopped stocking the shelves. Maybe there have been a lot of shoppers and they are clearing the shelves. I know at least 1 of the 3 was putting out stuff all week because I stopped in that 1 three or four times last week (the UPS store is next door!) and they were constantly bringing out shelves of stuff the entire time I was there.

[@nancymosley708]

New here and I’ve never seen a Goodwill as large as yours. Wow jealous of that. Thanks learning a lot from you.

[@alfa5243]

I love you to teach about clothes

[@sarahpierson6937]

If anyone can provide a link to where she sells I'd greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

[@pjrademacher888]

Nice haul Karen!

[@Katconig]

Very informative video..I loveeverything

[@barbc5947]

Keep the purse for your second date! He will take you to a fancy place, it's now out in the universe!😁

[@SaraMarieHale]

I would've loved those books i really want something like that for my coffee table 🥺

[@lisak1994]

I should watch the whole video before commenting. Try a dry erase marker over the regular marker, then wipe with a tissue or paper towel. Works on "most" things. May not work if the bottoms aren't glazed. But worth a try.

[@spartanslayermc1046]

Not sure if this has already been mentioned....But, I've had success removing marker with wd40 and a paper towel. Worth a try!