How I make THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS on Facebook Marketplace every year! Goodwill thrift with me

[@stephaniegonzalez947]

I was thrifting with my 24 year old daughter last week and she suddenly said "Do we love a good chicken? Yes we do!" and my legs nearly gave out from laughing so hard. 😂

[@lavenderclothesline]

I love this!! 😂💜

[@Avotts]

lol lol

[@Vgojanovich]

In our city, the police station has setup a spot near the front door of the station to arrange for marketplace pickups and drop offs. It’s a very safe place to arrange sales and purchases.

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Same! :))

[@dawnsullivan7325]

that's amazing!!!

[@sassygrannyplusakastephani4779]

Same here!

[@leahpollard3710]

that is so awesome! Sounds like u have a very caring community

[@artfullytonistreasures1347]

You're beautiful every day but as soon as I started this video I said to my husband "omg, she looks amazing!" The lighting, the blue shirt, your makeup & hair! Whatever it was made you look absolutely stunning! 😊

[@cinnie2543]

You do look exceptionally beautiful today. I'm glad someone else said it first. Are you doing your makeup differently or is it the lightning. Or maybe marriage just agrees with you. ;)

[@ale7564]

Vacation and a day off at the golf course agrees with Karen. Do we love a day off with your sweetie? Yes, we do.

[@lesliespradley8897]

I am going to chime in alongside the comments that said how stunning you look today. You always look fantastic. Would we love a get ready with me video from you? Yes we would.😁

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I agree. I left a comment under her last video that she is aging backwards. She honestly looks like she is in her thirties or maybe forties, but most definitely not sixties! 😊

[@donnae2445]

It’s probably just the happiness how lucky is this beautiful woman to find a man who accepts her and finds joy in the same things she does best fairytale ever

[@catfunksfabulousfinds]

I often meet them near a grocery store or a Goodwill so if they are a no show I can do some shopping and the time isn't wasted.

[@debrazink-brody2494]

I would definitely pick up the q-tips for cleaning merchandise but not an opened item for personal body use.

[@christineprescott2417]

No shame in your game, Karen. Kudos to you for pulling items out of the trash, saving it from landfill, and making a profit! You are amazing ❤️

[@sherripettigrew]

I love that you and Roger have found each other. You are living your best life and are a role model for the rest of us. Thanks for all you do.😊

[@lesliespradley8897]

I thrift everything that I can. Household products, decor, makeover, and up cycle projects, personal care, products, all the things. I do it because I love to not because I have to.. my Husband and I over the years have built quite a savings by buying everything secondhand that is in good condition and or safe to use ,if it’s a personal care product, we then calculate what it would’ve cost to purchase it new and put that amount into a savings account. Like I said, we do this because we like to not because we have to and I love the idea of not being wasteful both in product and money. We put two of our daughters through college by doing this our whole marriage26 years. One of our daughters just got engaged, and we will be paying for the entire wedding with this money that we saved by buying secondhand. We are also Thrifting many of the decor pieces for her wedding and having so much fun making them over, which is another bonus and blessing of thrifting.If we just bought everything new we would not be sharing this time and making these priceless memories. Oh my goodness! All this to say ,Yes I would buy the Q-tips.😂🤣

[@peacenow4456]

Ditto! When we moved to a remote area 20 yrs ago, we fell in love w two thrifts in our area, one has appliances. So we've never bought new or full price anything, except beds since then. Something breaks, we buy parts, or if hubbie can't fix, out it goes to local dump who takes it to recycle and we get another, always a Kenmore or Whirlpool item.

[@brianhenry2385]

My wife collects deer. Some days she has half a dozen, including the new spotted fawns each year, out browsing on the plants in our yard. At the old house, there was a larger herd, so we’d have as many as a dozen and some would let her hand feed them apples. My young grandson was very worried about who would feed the deer, when we moved out to the lake house. We sent him photos of the deer at the new house and he thought grandma had relocated them during the move, as she had by digging up some of her favorite plants and replanting them in our new location.

[@mythoughts6922]

Thats adorable!

[@brianhenry2385]

@@mythoughts6922 At the old place, she was like Snow White. In the morning, we'd go up and feed the chickens & ducks, which was where the feed shed was and in season there'd be milk crates of apples stored. I have a photo of her I took. Originally she was facing the shed door and while she was turned away, a semi-circle of does and fawns lined up and an Owl came in to land on the gate post. The neighbors dog, a Labrador was there too, all of them lined up to be feed. It was a real site. They came in behind her, quietly, without her noticing until I had her turn for a phone photo!

[@brendajones-xg7zi]

That is great!!!

[@bambi4410]

🤣😘To the left of the hard rock cafe glass............ time stamp is 20:40 ........ In the clear glass, I'm purdy flippin' sure there was your hurricane lamp. Eye level to boot !! 😘😘😘

[@bobbinoethlich5281]

Roger is amazing volunteering to benefit hospice. My husband received hospice care and they were angels.

[@HRHQueenAngelita]

Once you have experienced a KING SIZE BED that is over for all else!!!! I love them.

[@darcyrobb3692]

I absolutely would buy items such as the qtips, dishwasher tabs & coffee😉🙂🇨🇦

[@ThelmaLoe]

My mom sewed a lot of my clothing growing up & she would often make a matching dress for my doll too. ❤

[@rpierce7004]

Yea I would buy the Q-tips. If it was slightly open I would probably take the first 1/4 of the package out and use those for cleaning things like silver or other small items. The rest I would use

[@Janpre2001]

I agree with Karen about the scammers on FB Marketplace. I listed two leather chairs and I barely hit enter when I got two of those messages asking for my phone #. I ignored them and after that for a week I got only scammers so I took the listing down. I the listed them on Ebay local pick up only and within two weeks I sold them. I have sold 4 items on Ebay for local pickup. The crazy thing was, I live in NJ and not one of the items was purchased by a local resident. One was from Md. One was from Ct. NY and Va! Is that not the craziest?

[@DotRobdau]

So nice of you to explain to resellers using a large market site like fb pick up the rules of being careful; and then the best, is the dos and don'ts for your protection. No dollar amount is worth a life. Karen thank you! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosavargas539]

As a little kid, whenever my mom when to thrift we kids came along 3 of us my poor mom had to give us the talking before going in , we kids toss everything she just said and ran rampant in all directions 😂😂😂 oh the wonder of the thrift and all it’s glory 😂😂😂 those trips fueled my love of thrifting antiques and all the these❤ thanks Karen you unlocked a core memory , me and mom do go thrifting nowadays whenever we can except now I drive her❤❤❤

[@thrifting_in_the_ozarks3887]

You are-as always- are so beautiful!!!! As is your yard!!! So neat!!!

[@cherylchesnut9563]

My mother liked chickens too. She had a bunch in her kitchen. Every time I see one in a store I think of her ❤

[@JMidwest1999]

I am lucky that I have had people come to the house for heavy things like bed frames, bikes, dressers and so many other things and have gone to peoples homes and have gone inside. It is just like having a garage sale and everyone comes to your house and sees you and what is in your garage. When I go to homes to pick up things, it is like when I go to Estate sales and I am the first one there and no one else is there yet. I have met in the police parking lot and store parking lots. You have to just have a feeling and say something about your husband being there. You have so many good ideas. Thanks for all of your help.

[@peacenow4456]

So nice to see you enjoying your beautiful back yard and enjoy the golf tournament!! Love LOVE LOVE your hair color!😻 One year when I was a CA nursing student we were comped to go to Bob Hope Desert Classic... was fun and crowded. Saw "the man" himself, twice. As a young girl, I caddied for my Dad on 9 hole course with clubs we found together in Hong Kong on a trip he took me on. I would coach him on his putting and he took it so sweetly, as he was a wonderfully kind Daddy... . So glad it was only a 9 hole course in Japan, cuz it was always so hot out....

[@pampete8110]

Oh that’s such an awesome childhood memory. When we lived in Toluca Lake CA about 10 years ago the Bob Hope estate had a sale at a church down the street from his home. There were lines down the street to shop. They had so many collections of items from the Hope estate. And all of the money went towards charities. They seemed like a very giving family.

[@ale7564]

That big baby bottle would make an adorable way to wrap a shower/baby gift. I like to buy cleaning (if clean) items for less at the thrift or yard sales.

[@valorieallen8502]

Your yard is Beautiful!

[@lindaknous1741]

I LOVE when you explain why something is vintage or not. Thank you.

[@seaside2001]

There is almost nothing I wouldn't buy if in pristine condition for personal use. I don't think I would buy food items. It is fun looking back on the items you sold on Facebook. I remember you finding most all of them.

[@brennagreenglasspeacock]

Oh Karen, I burst out laughing when you were questioning why they made that lobster lol I always think things like that too.

[@GloriaCarroll-z6w]

About 3 years ago I started picking up cleaning supplies. Last fall at an individual estate sale the lady that was moving asked if I wanted the can vegetables. Said yes and thank you. I have saved money but also less time at Walmart.

[@catfunksfabulousfinds]

Our Goodwills here in Oregon put items out to restock all day long. You can go in the morning and go back in the afternoon and still find great things.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Ours also but the best items seem to appear in the morning

[@valerielange1511]

Yes. I absolutely would use the Qtips if they are not made with any sort of plastic. I often use them for cleaning.

[@amymalina5073]

I hope you have a great time at the PGA tournament. I am a big golf fan, don’t play, and my husband and I got free tix to an event near us. It was thrilling and got videos of Tiger. What a wonderful day and lots of great exercise walking around these beautiful courses. Enjoy!

[@celticceltic99]

Hi Karen and Roger, the glass part of a kerosene lamp is called a chimney.

[@susanmulvey6311]

I love that blue vase behind that pink swan!!!! I’m definitely into the “blue” decor!!

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I noticed it as well 😊

[@susanwelch2237]

I see you pass up blue and white plates, vases etc. l live in Mississippi and it is all the rage! Can’t find in any of our stores. You look fabulous in your intro. Marriage definitely agrees with you! ❤

[@angiejones7401]

Same in Georgia! When I see it I'm thinking gosh that's cheap. Not in GA

[@SherryHill-k5y]

I collect blue and white plates,platters, vases, etc! Love blue and white!

[@DeeElleUU]

I’ve collected blue and white china for years. I have a cabinet full of it..Spode,Royal Crown Derby and more. Love it! ❤️🇨🇦

[@rhondawillis3019]

I am in California and I have a bunch of blue and white and no body wants it. I have someone my ebay site.

[@SherryHill-k5y]

@@rhondawillis3019 Thanks!

[@robertschemmel971]

Your yard looks beautiful ❤

[@joneskayann]

Karen, this was so informative about Facebook Marketplace. Thank you.

[@christinetrotter626]

There was a hurricane shade on the shelf, you went right by it, it was upside down to the left of a Hard Rock Cafe glass on an end cap

[@vintagegal4919]

Yes to the cleaning products and Q tips! That perforated back is very easy to push in and break and it looks like that happened and not necessarily that someone had them open to use..

[@rhondawillis3019]

You were a very lucky lady to have such a wonderful mom.

[@lavenderclothesline]

She was an amazing mom 😁💜

[@nrivera4380]

What a lovely gift of Roger's friend to give you both the golf tickets! Glad you went; sounds fun! I love chicken items too and have recently sold a few of my small collection (still downsizing). Those owls are fab! Wouldn't some rubbing alcohol remove the anniversary print on that hurricane shade pretty easily, Karen? Wonderful FBMP sales!!! Agree with your tips for listing on FBMP. I do porch pick up mostly, but appointments with buyers have to be before the sun starts setting. No one gets my address until they confirm before they're ready to come over and make sure I tell people that I need to let my HOA know they are coming. That deters so many people that may not be legit buyers. It sounds complicated, but it isn't. My rules or nothing. Hugs, dear!

[@debbied3116]

You did good on all the rules you have for Facebook Market Place. Very informative!! Thanks for sharing all the valuable information!!

[@gaylebruen5428]

Your videos are my favorites! I love seeing you and Rodger going to flea markets and Good Will, but all videos are great. Thanks for all the great content!

[@dawnsullivan7325]

I love that u ask the people what they are doing with the items they are buying....how interesting!!!

[@vlrissolo]

GREAT VIDEO KAREN!....off topic, love the soft arch you are doing on your brows, and the blonde! I know Lisa helps with the brown but trust me, you can do it yourself. I have forever but that was my career. Just color half the amount of hair you think you want and you won't go wrong. Obviously the streaks (stripes) spread out when dry...but you know all this. ❤

[@gildathury5205]

I want to thank you for being such an inspiration to so many of us who struggle to resell on facebook marketplace.

[@jenilynn1010]

You missed the right sized hurricane shade at 20:48. This tells me you should put down the camera when you’re looking hard for something. It was on the end cap. Upside down. Top of hurricane was sitting on shelf and had one row of candlewick beads

[@christinetrotter626]

I saw it too

[@phyllissharman1067]

When she picked up the glass dog.

[@Macintoshllc]

Yes, saw it on the left of the Hard Rock Cafe tumbler. The vintage shade with a slender beaded rim, nice. I guess she didn’t hear us yelling… there it is! 😅

[@jenilynn1010]

@@Macintoshllc haha. I hope she found one!

[@brianhenry2385]

As the weather turns, we often start our day with coffee under our gazebo, with a view out to our lake. It’s something we look forward to after a long gray Pacific Northwest winter.

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Do you mind me asking what lake you have a view of? I also live in the PNW (Portland), so I am just curious. 😊 Thanks!

[@peacenow4456]

Hope your trees are enjoying today's rain like mine are. Worried about forecasted drought here...

[@brianhenry2385]

@@LindaKayHolevas Our lake is a very tiny little thing that doesn't even have a name, that I know of, with about 35 houses on it. It sits north of Shelton, WA. So small they don't even allow electric motors on it so we use a peddle boat or kayaks.

[@brianhenry2385]

@@peacenow4456 yes, this time of year we get a mixed bag. Sunny and hot some days and then rain 2-3 in a row. Today it's raining, so the humidity seems high.

[@LindaKayHolevas]

@@brianhenry2385 that sounds wonderful! I asked because I am originally from Aberdeen, WA & grew up going to my grandparent’s lake home on Lake Chelan. I have so many wonderful memories of being there. Stay well, neighbor 😊

[@kathleenwilson5302]

When my husband and I retired and moved to Georgia, my husband wanted to have chickens. So, we've had them for a few years now, and they truly are fun to have. And the eggs are delicious. Always enjoy your videos. And thanks for the marketplace information.

[@robinwilliams2754]

Your customers also live on waterways, oceans, lakes. Nothing like a bright nautical planter that can be seen in bright sunshine by the water.

[@rutholszewski1362]

thank you for the info on facebook market place. I will start selling right away. I have watched you for 2 years and I'm so happy for you and Roger. Love and light to you both.......

[@bluebelle9572]

Nice MP flips, respect your hustle. The treehouse air bnb sounds kinda fun. 😊

[@DeeElleUU]

I would definitely buy the Q-Tips. I gotten lotions, shampoo, hair gel and lots of other useful things at thrift stores and yard sales.

[@VintageTreasures-y6e]

Coffee and tea stains are easy to clean with backing soda. It will looks like new.

[@cathybespaly6003]

Yes! Pick up the merchandise that you can save money on. Q tips are almost 7.00 for a 500 count. Everything gott so expensive .

[@AngelaHardiman]

One of your best episodes, Karen! Nice job.

[@donnamatthews7997]

Hi just wanted to say it's very generous of you to share your strategies and platforms. I so enjoy your videos, and your hair is looking great!

[@lavenderclothesline]

You are so welcome! Love you guys!

[@beckyhuey9744]

Thanks Karen for sharing Facebook tips! You are getting younger!!! Beautiful you.

[@mopazo7]

Karen, thank you for sharing all the selling tips and safety awareness. As always, it's a pleasure to listen and watch your videos.

[@donnat8292]

I would def buy the tips 😊

[@jamieomahen2656]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your Marketplace tips. I have some old cash registers that need to go!

[@sharondoane6295]

Your back garden looks beautiful.

[@LatashaMoore-y7r]

I'm grateful to you for make this videos you are a beautiful nice person 😇 ❤

[@podrosie5059]

Your yard is just beautiful! Thank you for all the help and fun videos you make. I look forward to them so much each time!

[@joytoyouandme4593]

Going to a pga tournament is so fun. The company I worked for had a hospitality tent right next to the putting range at a men’s tournament. I could almost reach out and touch Tiger as he bounced the ball off his putter about 100 times. Never thought of my self as a golf groupie but I sure was one that day..

[@robertschemmel971]

Glad you went to US Open You need to relax and have some fun

[@lavenderclothesline]

We relax all the time 😂

[@ThelmaLoe]

Thanks for sharing the Anchor Hocking symbol. 👍

[@traceyyoung1592]

Karen you always makes me giggle! This time it was We have a red head! then Walking down the jenga aisle!t then the Mish mash aisle! I've just started selling on marketplace so thanks for the tips! Those lead light lamps are just gorgeous! As are the vintage mirrors! Cheers from Oz 🦘

[@TonyWilson-ul2fn]

We really enjoy your videos, best thrifting/reselling videos on KZbin!!! You asked for comments on buying those opened Qtips or personal use items? Absolutely a huge NO on using those Qtips at any price since they have been opened and exposed to possible contamination. As an RN I recommend not using them, ears or anywhere, not worth it to take a chance on contamination. We agree we would never buy or use any personal care item that had the seal broken or opened , though I have bought and enjoyed coffee k-cups and other sealed and dated items. You and Roger have a great weekend, keep up the great videos!

[@MichelleArbuckle-t4i]

I love love the bird feeder

[@joellenmeek658]

Love to see what your finds sold for. Great job!

[@vidacruz-reyes3135]

Yes, I would get the. Q-tips, great price, probably $10 bucks retail, Cascade too!

[@laverite1050]

i have been dreaming about having a clothesline. For bedding and special clothes. Saves electricity, smells great and preserves the material.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Yes! I wish I had the time especially when it rains or is humid outside

[@cindysmith1830]

Hi Karen!! Yes, you do look pretty in that blue blouse, and your makeup was perfection!! Also, those wildlife scene carved candles, use to be sold at the mall kiosks during the holidays. The base they used was most likely bought from a hobby shop to as a plaque, but they used it as a base. I remember that they were big dust collectors! No one wanted to burn them because there was so much work gone into them.

[@denisewright4778]

LOVE your backyard, Karen & Roger!

[@donnae2445]

Fabulous big FB finds & flips!

[@Noelle1973]

Your hair looks beautiful love the color

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thank you! ( it’s just the sunlight 😁I haven’t colored it in quite a while) 💜

[@sandraon-sig5978]

How fun for the golf outing I used to be on the committee when they came to my work area several years ago. It was a blast!

[@pjmiller4160]

Love the Facebook segment.

[@emsies8116]

The shipping and VAT costs from US to Europe unfortunately stop me from purchasing anything, but I am soooo glad you picked that Bambi planter, I would love him!

[@kimtheflipper25]

Wow Karen! Amazing FB mkt sales! I need to get the courage up to do the same!!! 😮 😊

[@lesliem6949]

Wasn't the color of the day blue? If so, the Hershey set was blue tag. Love your videos. Thanks for all you do.

[@joycemccrory1392]

Thank you Karen for all your help!🎉

[@lisastreet8920]

Karen, the Hershey snowman set was blue tag. You could have had it half price, right?

[@maryyoder7789]

My mom had a chicken or hen soap pad holder near her sink. I loved it and would tease her to take care of my inheritance 😅 Now I have it in my kitchen. I love Sundays and Wednesdays ❤️ Hurricane "globe"??

[@kimkerley4218]

I absolutely LOVE your long videos! ❤❤❤

[@johnandersen8998]

If there are any old time hardware stores in the area, they may carry replacement hurricane glass.

[@adelaidesocki3595]

Such good finds! Noticed the swan had no wear on the bottom and may be one of those lovely made in China jobs. 😝😘

[@brendarushka9966]

Yes on buying things I can use if in good condition. I found furnace filters which are very expensive ($20-$35 each?) for $5 at Goodwill still wrapped. More and more I pick up personal use items if new or newer. Not hygiene items but things new in package or things that I can easily clean. The mushroom salt pepper you picked up is Hull pottery. We had that exact set when I was a kid in the 70’s. Not sure you mentioned this or I missed it. I assume you do cash only for FBMP? And you have that in your listing?

[@sneeze163]

I would pick up Q-Tips all day everyday, opened or not. I would not buy any shampoos or conditioners or body lotions. Cleaning supplies would probably be alright. You rock! Thanks for sharing your Wild Adventures!

[@debwessels9476]

Love seeing the what solds!

[@jimmiemitchell1619]

The pink swan would be beautiful with an arrangement for a baby girl shower!

[@candicehammer4591]

Great video Karen!!

[@sandraMooney-rl6is]

Always love your videos and Love that landscape! Give us another tour of your landscape, I would love to know what some of those plants are.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Noted! 💜

[@LynnHinkforth-v6s]

I have almost no luck on fb marketplace. I truly think it’s the area I live in. Everyone wants everything for free.

[@Meekavintage]

GREAT VIDEO & dont know how you do it all girl and whilst looking BEAUTIFUL , i appreciate you sharing ,you are a huge inspiration to me; for reselling and for just living a full life with a great attitude

[@deborahteason3016]

YOUR LAWN AND FLOWERS ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thanks so much Deborah! 💜💜💜

[@bobbinoethlich5281]

Your back yard looks gorgeous

[@rhondawillis3019]

The Hershey set is so adorable. We never find cute things like thhat.

[@zachman364]

I see paper towel stands all the time at thrift stores. We needed one for our church. I could not find one for several weeks! I know your feeling about the hurricane shades!

[@giselawilliams1877]

Q Tips look unaltered, yes would buy, and cleaning products🥰