How to Make Money Selling American Girl Dolls & Accessories $60 to $600! THRIFT HAUL Former Employee

Today I’m excited to bring you another American Girl video featuring all thrifted dolls, clothes & accessories! As a former employee and collector, I’ll let you know my best tips on how to quickly spruce up your doll before listing it on Ebay or Poshmark or any other reselling platform in order to get the best return. I spent $60 purchasing a doll and two bags of clothes recently. See me break down the items and estimate what my return could be!
Selling AG dolls preloved is a great way to earn some money for other pieces in your collection, and buying preloved is a great way to introduce your girl to the brand without breaking the bank!
I hope you enjoy today’s video. I’ve created an American Girl Playlist with other videos I’ve made for this channel Thanks so much for watching!
00:00 Intro
02:26 company background, restoration tips and sales insights
17:30 Thrift store haul! Comp checking everything I bought!
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How to Make Money Selling American Girl Dolls & Accessories $60 to $600! THRIFT HAUL Former Employee
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[@LorisBostonFound]

I'm so excited to share another American Girl video with you (finally)! Today I am focusing on thrifted items and how to make them look beautiful for resale! I worked at American Girl's Boston store for almost 8 years and I love sharing my passion for AG with you!! I hope you enjoy this video! Remember to like and subscribe if you'd would like to see more videos about American Girl! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Meekavintage]

thanks for this FUN video,,nice to watch you talk about something you really love that you came through.. and alsothanks because we all need to watch out for these.NO DOLL LEFT BEHINd

[@DonnaBrown-yv3gf]

Dearest Lori- unbelievably this video stuck in my head! Because of that I was able to spot an original perfect company Samantha steamer trunk at my local Goodwill as I was walking out the door to leave. Goodwill had it marked at $8.89! I quickly scooped it up and when I got home it was filled with clothes. I had already picked up some American girl doll books featuring Molly, Kirsten, Josefina, and felicity. They are now all photographed and listed in a lot and I am keeping my fingers crossed. I owe it all to you and I am forever thankful. Keep making these great videos, your knowledge is incredible and inspiring

[@bridgetchaoticgood9206]

I did not expect to find this so interesting! My daughter was only into the books, but I remember her getting the catalogs and by jaw dropping with the amount of doll items that were available.

[@vballgirl8192]

I am still an AG lover and had a great time watching this and identifying what outfit everything was from! Please do more videos like this if you find more! Excited to watch as everything sells.

[@B0BBuys]

I always wanted an American Girl doll as a child, but they were too expensive. I've never found one, but the inner child in me may not let it go if I ever found one. Thank you for sharing this it was really cool to learn.

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you!! I hope you find one to keep and enjoy!

[@christinemarie_p]

What a great idea for a video! Thank you so much, Lori!

[@janicecarterhall9910]

I really loved this video! I learned so much and now will be on the lookout for American Girl dolls & Accessories! Thx Lori!

[@bellesbottoms]

Wow!! Such a great haul! And for such a good deal!! Fun watching you go through it!

[@citybrocante916]

Love American Girl dolls. I remember the original Pleasant Company catalog. What a great video. Thank you for sharing!

[@Bella_Maree]

Love the American girl videos thanks 🥰

[@tracysexton6870]

Great video! My daughter has lots of dolls, clothes and some furniture. This video helped me see that when she is finished with them, I can sell them. Thank you for all your knowledge about American Girl!

[@ResellinMaryellen]

Great video, Lori! I love learning about the AG dolls!! You got so many amazing outfits!! 🌸💕♥️

[@Believe-mm3eb]

I really enjoyed this video. I have seen American girl dolls but because I didn’t know anything about them I didn’t pick them up. Such great information. Thank you! 💕

[@Trinity.Hk83]

Wow! What a nice score! So many cute outfits ❤️

[@jonespilates]

Wow! Great info, thank you and interesting to watch.

[@patsystone8888]

I found this all completely fascinating! I’ve never owned an AG doll but I sure hope I find one in the future

[@LorisBostonFound]

I hope so too! Thanks for watching!

[@NikkiVelazquez]

Thank you for this video! So helpful!

[@danielletorelli1405]

Lori,Thank you so much for this info! I have always been a doll collector (and I was an original one of a kind dollmaker years ago) and this has inspired me to begin seeking out American girl dolls for resale. My daughter (now grown) and I used to peruse the American Girl dolls at NYC years ago and have very fond memories. Thanks for the detailed info!

[@jrmmarsh555]

Just an incredible haul! I appreciate your knowledge. My daughter who is 27 now has many dolls and accessories. Prob a goldmine by now. She’s saving them for her daughter, who is 18 months. So FUN to see my granddaughter now playing with bitty baby. Love watching all your videos

[@brookejohnson4884]

I love all your videos & you are by far my fave reselling content creator. *Side note- I told my older kiddos abt the thrift boxes you do for your kids & give them at Christmas. They loved the idea & we are going to start doing that also!! Thank you for helping us create a new tradition❤️

[@laurab8450]

Great video, Lori! So much AG information, loved it! Thank you!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thanks for watching Laura!

[@kathyjohnson1911]

Speechless 😍

[@bajacowgirl3228]

How interesting. I have never been a doll person, but it's kind of fun to put all the outfits together.

[@kateburns3182]

Great haul! I am currently in the process of selling my 300+ item collection and have made almost $2000 for less than half! 90% of my collection was purchased second hand!

[@LorisBostonFound]

That's great Kate! I think I'm going to tackle my collection when my baby moves out for college next year. it's a big job!

[@AchsahEDavis]

I’m curious, are you selling on eBay or another selling site/app? I’ve sold on eBay before but fees and shipping are annoying

[@cindygallagher1017]

Holy cow! That is an amazing find. Thank you for all of the information. This might be my new Lori favorite video! My second oldest still collects AG. I went to the AG in NYC last week for the first time. I can see why collectors want the originals. Quality has gone down hill.

[@kitcat123ful]

Very informative, thank you.

[@kimberlyzuluaga]

loved this vieo thank you! i gotta know wht thrift store u go to wow such amazing finds congrats

[@lisahubbardsnook7775]

I never liked dolls but this video was so good! ThankYou!

[@teresalysinger945]

Thank you so much Lori..my girls had the dolls from the 90s with all the accessories. This brought back good memories.

[@LorisBostonFound]

Those 90s girls are in high demand, lol! Thanks for watching Teresa! xo

[@simmaria2603]

Yay i am so happy you made a new american girl doll video!!!

[@LorisBostonFound]

It was long overdue! Thank you Maria!

[@biebsatthebeach]

Lori - I had the fairy costume for my Molly doll and also had the fairy costume for me!! I remember begging my parents to let me get it. Next time I’m home, I’ll have to see if they still have all of it!!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Lucky girl! That set is so adorable!

[@ghia777]

Just knowing how to comb the hair is worth this entire video! Thanks!

[@amyjacobs451]

I have to be honest I know very little about AG … but this video was so interesting! Plus your enthusiasm had me hooked!!!! Ty … I will be on the lookout from now on :) appreciate all your videos and content!!!!

[@gloriaevans5693]

Wow that was amazing love loved it thanks for sharing

[@LorisBostonFound]

So glad you enjoyed it Gloria. Thank you!

[@ninas8133]

Loved this video and learning about the outfits and different dolls. My Molly girl still has her original braids but should be taken out to have a bit of a clean. I also have trading cards, mot a full set but a good amount of both versions of them.

[@laurieowens7187]

Loved this video

[@jennah6673]

I just watched this through for the third time. So informative and I think I was having as much fun going through the clothes as you were.

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you Jenna!

[@firecracker3911]

Love it all!

[@rochelleowen9773]

This was really interesting! You are so knowledgeable!!!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you Rochelle! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jessecascott5799]

I had the Kit doll in the early 2000s. Wish I still had her for my daughter! Thank you for this video! Now I want to go on an American Girl Doll shopping spree 😆

[@shannanspeese6980]

Very informative!

[@aikanae1]

You were the perfect person to buy that bag. I had never heard of AG dolls before so this was an education.

[@LorisBostonFound]

I'm so happy I stumbled upon it! Thanks for watching. xo

[@sweetp1015]

Please make more videos on this topic. My granddaughter has a AG doll and I started making clothes for. Then I thought well I should have one here at my home to use and try things on to check fit and looks. Well, tonight I have ordered 2 used dolls.. I’m off into it now. 🤭 I already collect ob11 dolls and Blythe dolls. Oops 🙊 but I’m loving your knowledge. Thanks for sharing

[@debbiesullivan1306]

This was very interesting, and what a great deal you got. I live in NZ and we do not find things like this at our second hand stores. You have such great stores over in the US. I look for secondhand dolls on our auction site here, I bought a TLC Julie a few weeks ago and managed to find her New Year outfit and another for a reasonable price. Before that I bought Isabelle, not realising it was her and she had the cheer outfit you showed which I sold and kept the doll. I love looking out for the clothes and this was very informative. Thanks so much :)

[@karencurry3733]

Thank you! Great info.

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thanks for watching Karen!

[@AmberResells]

This was fascinating! I know so much more!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Hey Amber! Thank you, I'm so glad! It was fun to go through that bag of loot with everyone!

[@juanagallo1906]

Hayyy!!!, Son tan hermosas 😍💕💕💕 muchas gracias por compartir este video, comparto tu afición por las muñecas 💜💚🧡😍 saludos desde Veracruz México 👍🤗 mi like y mi suscripción 🤗💕

[@mistymiller7232]

Oh Lori! I LOVE you so much. I have a feeling we had too much responsibly as children and we missed the playing with dolls stage of our childhood. Love your enthusiasm. When you dumped the bag of clothes Literally said outloud..."Like CHRISTMAS MORNING!" Ha!!! What a great video! Thank you!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you Misty! I was a little old for these dolls but I loved my Cabbage Patch Kids. Working here was a really special time. I loved that my Angie was just 6 when I started so she got the full experience while I was there. Thank you so much for watching! xo

[@monamahoney1370]

So fun to watch after sorting through my daughters’ American Girl doll stuff, just have to figure out what to keep and what to find a new home for. You probably don’t remember but I asked you a while ago about getting replacement rubber bands for the Mia skating rink, American Girl customer service said no luck, and I just found them! So now I have the complete rink new in the box! Sorry for rambling but my husband does not find this interesting at all lol. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@bellesbottoms]

So awesome

[@tigerlily2210]

I have to watch this without distractions!! 😝

[@Marielizbit]

So excited to see another AG video! Every time you showed an outfit I was like it would be good money but I’d keep a lot of it lol! Wish I could find goodwills like this around me! They never have by the lb bins!

[@LorisBostonFound]

There are a lot that will be hard to part with for sure!

[@karynroeseler2652]

Loved this video. My daughter age 33 has 3 dolls in her old closet. Makes me want to go dig them out. Two years ago I found one of the original dolls in the green velvet dress only at a thrift store. I knew nothing and sold her for $45

[@bellesbottoms]

The bear came with bitty baby! Aww

[@dianebilotti3614]

All I’ve never wanted to hear about American Girl dolls, (I have 3 boys), but I found it quite interesting 🤔. Love your enthusiasm for it all. And the ROI‼️❤️. Love you Lori 🥰

[@LorisBostonFound]

Haha! Thank you Diane! I appreciate you sticking around for all the girl stuff! xoxo😘

[@laurilance5986]

As a boy mom I never got into AG at all but it was fascinating to watch this video as a reseller. Very informative and I know to watch for these now. Thanks for sharing!

[@LorisBostonFound]

So glad it was helpful Lauri. Thanks for tuning in! xo

[@juliewells4282]

Looks like you hit the jackpot! Though I have no interest in collecting the dolls personally, I figured this would be helpful if I found a doll or accessories when thrifting. Lots of great info! Thanks!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thanks Julie! I know this isn't my typical video so I appreciate you watching! 💕

[@denisegruber7527]

Awesome video!! It's amazing there is so much out in the wild to thrift!! :) if you take suggestions can you do a listing challenge?!

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you Denise! I think a listing challenge would be fun! Let me see what I can come up with! xo

[@andreaw.2821]

Thank you!!! I clicked so fast!!

[@LorisBostonFound]

That makes me so happy Andrea! Thanks for watching!

[@bellesbottoms]

I have a pleasant company Kirsten! Love her. It’s awesome that you did the hair salon! I wish I could find Kirsten’s Christmas/at Lucia stuff

[@bellesbottoms]

Her legs and arms are really loose but I don’t want her to get replacements since she is pleasant company

[@desireedegenar6110]

I found a bunch of American Girl Clothes and Accessories at the bins a while back. I need to go to storage and get it all out and list it. Im sure itll sell better this time of year since Christmas is coming up.

[@amysilin8122]

What an astonishing haul! Was it all from one person or gathered together by the thrift shop? Did you reveal how much you spent? Amazing!!

[@kyled4322]

Might be a bit late with this, but the blue floral dress you started the bag with was one of the 1st Easter dresses for Th Girl of Today/Truly Me present day dolls. Plus, the logo on the inner tube, I believe, goes back to the start of the Girl of Today dolls.

[@prettymagnoliasj]

I resell mainly women's clothing and follow your channel because of that (and adore you! :) ) but knowledge is power. If I learn a tid bit about another category that could make me money and I'm already out thrifting, why not, right?! Clothes is clothes whether its for women or dolls :)

[@kavakitten]

I really need to go through my old collection, I think I have about 4 or 5 dolls? and a bunch of their little accessories, even a little winter chalet 🥺 they really are precious, i kinda wish i had space to display them lol

[@marciprater5485]

I love how you stroke Lucianna's hair while talking about her. I love this so much

[@LorisBostonFound]

Haha, it's kinda creepy! 😂

[@sunflowershine5160]

I sent my Mia St Clair to the doll hospital and she came back looking totally different they change the face molds or something so I had to request for her old head back didn’t like it but it’s nice that they offer that

[@kare2165]

My daughter had Molly with all the extras. When I was passing her down to my niece I sent her off for a head replacement (sounds like a true B horror movie:)

[@housewifethrift1124]

Now I want to go find my original Felicity doll that has been sitting in my parents attic for about ten or so years 🙈

[@bellesbottoms]

My daughter has my Kirsten, Kaya, Samantha, and several truly me dolls. She really wants to find some thrifted stuff

[@katerob7911]

Hi Lori. Loved this video. I am selling AG items for a friend. One of the dolls is Kanani. She is in awesome shape but her hair has two braids done by the daughter. Would you recommend I unbraid - wash - condition - and style her hair back to near original?

[@ashlynalingh]

As a customizer it is possible to replace the hair but you have to make sure you remove all of the glue, wig replacements are fairly common, I’m not sure if American girl will do them but if you get in contact with a custom doll maker they will probably replace the wig for you for half as much as what American girl would charge.

[@monicam4592]

Very interesting video. I picked up an AG doll at my local Savers. How do you figure out which doll you have? Do they have numbers or names on them? Thanks

[@karygatto66]

Lori, my daughter was gifted a Kirsten when she was little. I put it up in a cupboard not to be touched or played with. I would say it was approximately 1995 or so. Do you have any idea what they go for mint in box??

[@gailthakur122]

What did you end up keeping for your collection besides the fairy outfit? Boy Mom here. I never realized the extent of the collection? I kinda want to see your personal collection someday, Lori.

[@mariya_bxo3649]

Hi, so I received an AG doll back when I was in late elementary maybe Middle school and I am in college now. My dad gave me the doll IVY, and told me to never open it because it can be worth something someday, and by his word I never opened it. It has just been sitting in my closet in the box he gave her in. I heard recently she is isn't being made any more. How would I go about selling her?

[@turtlebugink6643]

Do these "exclusive" Christmas open houses have great deals? I am about 30 minutes from Tysons Corner right outside of DC.

[@elizabetholesen4538]

Can please let me know when you are going to put the doll on poshmark because I would like to buy her

[@pamelacaulfield3481]

What about the books? Do they have any value?

[@joeldecker9982]

Lori I think I have something pretty rare in the American Girl doll world. I would like to talk you about it.

[@CLASSYCHICK2573]

Lori I have a bin of dolls and clothing/ accessories I don’t even know what to do with them… they are in great condition I want to sell them. I don’t know their names … do you do a video call ?

[@kerrystroh9247]

I found an American girl doll at goodwill, she has an ink mark on her face. Is there a safe way to remove it? Would a baking soda paste work? Thank you for all of the great information.

[@LorisBostonFound]

I would try the baking soda paste first. Magic eraser sometimes works, but you need to be careful that it doesn't remove the coloring on her cheeks or lips.

[@neoanderson726]

oh so easy to ship . I saw an american girl doll at a yard sale but they wanted 20.00 and I was not sure who she was ... I thought about you and thought oh geesh not going to bother you . I did quick comps but I could not tell who she was very pretty had a nice weight and feel to her came with clothes that woman said were american girl but I looked through the few items and none of them were marked american girl . SO I left her thinking I will hit the yard sale on the way back and if she was still there I'll make an offer of 10 I was willing to gamble 10 but not 20. Yard sale was closed when I came back that way

[@lisabudget8541]

I have a few dolls I don’t know anything of them .. I wish you could help me out

[@carolynreeves3646]

I don't get it. I keep seeing how valuable these dolls are but when I check ebay it seems that the pricing is all over the place! You can get a 1986 Samantha doll for anywhere from $80 to $999. They all look the same. Pleasant Co. stamp on neck, original meet outfit, label on clothing, etc. What makes it more valuable? Then there were the 35th Anniversay editions. Those seems to be somewhat higher priced - but also all over the place. I just want to know if my daughters Samantha doll is worth all the hype or not. She got her around 1995 with the meet outfit original box and book and hat and necklace, etc...etc. Plus she has several other outfits and accessories. Help!

[@teresaperez1029]

Hi 5 original American girl dolls. They’re in perfect condition not played with the only thing I don’t have is the boxes and I was wondering how I could resell them. If you have any information, can you please send me a message

[@CLASSYCHICK2573]

Can you send me some information I have 6 dolls that were given to me with clothing and accessories can you please assist I don’t know which doll is which

[@emisoc1677]

I have a lot of American girl dolls and clothes, where can I sell them? Or can someone sell them for me?

[@GrammyGael]

how does one find what thrift stores carry AG items? (besides calling all individually?)

[@LorisBostonFound]

It's all random. I guess you need to be in the right place at the right time.

[@sensitivecuriosity5054]

Ebay and Mercari are so flooded with American girl items, there’s no profit to be made unless it’s the rarest of the rare pleasant go 1980’s items. That’s it now. Collecting since the 80’s . And selling. I know

[@monamahoney1370]

Now I have to look through the bins of American Girl stuff from my daughters! I’m hoping you don’t mind a question. I have a skating rink that went with the Mia doll. I don’t think we ever used it, and I was thinking of listing it. But it seems to be missing the 12 rubber bands that came with it to help position Mia. Any ideas on what would be the best way to replace them? I’m assuming there would not be a replacement part for these at this point (I think it was from 2008?) Anyway, I love your videos and you’ve inspired me to figure out what my girls would be willing to part with!

[@LorisBostonFound]

I'd try calling AG replacement parts. You never know!

[@monamahoney1370]

Lori Tata I will do that! Maybe they have some in a back room somewhere lol. Thanks!

[@monamahoney1370]

Oh gosh there’s my comment asking right below!

[@debbiecaplin1110]

I need a Samantha’s original dress if you have one please.

[@LorisBostonFound]

Hi Debbie!! I'll look love. Are you up for a bins trip soon?? Keep me posted. love you!

[@debbiecaplin1110]

@@LorisBostonFound I am up for one very soon been missing you especially and the bins too! Love you

[@evieherroz359]

Are you able to direct me to that contact that can look at my doll and tell me her name or number. I have looked all over the only thing I know is that she is from 2014.

[@barbibarnum]

I found a bunch of American Girl badges or patches. Do they have any value?

[@LorisBostonFound]

Hhmm... I'm not sure about any patches? Check out this site, you might find them here. americangirl.fandom.com/wiki/American_Girl_Wiki

[@angelacastillo3474]

Dear. You. Tube. Friend. and. 1. Pleasenet. Company. Samantha. Parking ton. 1904. From. 1986. and. She’s. So. I’d. Was. 15. Years. Old. Girl. When. I’d. Got. Samantha. Parking. ton. In. 1986. and. I’d. Remember. First. It’s. Was. Pleasenet. Company. and. From. Me. Angela. Marie. Castillo. and. My. Fiancée. Ryan. Scott. Nickerson. and. Belle. The. Cat. 🐈🐾. Angela. and. Cleo. and. Belle

[@ricochetkitty7215]

I was today years old when I learned that I’ve been mispronouncing the word “barrette” incorrectly my entire life! 😂

[@LorisBostonFound]

😂😂 Maybe I'm pronouncing it wrong, lol!

[@ricochetkitty7215]

@@LorisBostonFound No, you’re pronouncing it correctly! It sounded a little off to me so I looked it up and I’m wrong…I’ve always said it as “buh-rette”!

[@karenphillips2127]

@@ricochetkitty7215 a burette is a glass tube (used in chemistry). It is pronounced the way you were pronouncing barrette....so you were at least pronouncing an actual word....unlike my attempts to pronounce many words, which are not even real words lol!

[@ricochetkitty7215]

@@karenphillips2127 The More You Know 💫

[@TheWholeEntireCake]

Another Massachusetts girl? 🥹

[@elaineengland6373]

Loved this video

[@LorisBostonFound]

Thank you for watching Elaine!