I KICK OFF IN CHARITY SHOP!!🤬 UK Ebay Reseller

[@chatgpt-k7f]

The old manager at the charity shop near me used to have set prices for everything. £2 tees, £3 shirts, £5 hoodies, and £7 coats. It didn't matter what brand, they just set prices for everything, and they did so well that he got promoted to run a bigger store. Very quick turnaround, always new stuff out daily. A new manager comes in and sets prices for everything. £10 Ralph Lauren tees, £20 Superdry coats, ect. prices were too high, and the stock never changed. A year later, the shop shut down, and it was not making enough money....

[@FlytippedTreasures]

This is happening at one of my local shops right now. One already closed down. At the second one, the manager keeps learning about how to 'better price stuff' and whenever he is on duty (most days) there is nothing good in the shop. Just keeps adding some worthless , massively overpriced, often damaged leftover junk. He tries to sell one bar of Dove soap for a quid:> I wonder how long before they close down. At this stage, I am so fed up with looking at their tr@sh that I may actually feel better when they finally close the circus down.

[@xxxxxxxx9270]

Why should they price it for resellers if you don't want it don't buy it

[@JonSheppardsells]

I think you don't understand

[@xxxxxxxx9270]

@@JonSheppardsells why????

[@Micfri300]

And they are welcome to do so however with vinted being an option these charity shops are going to go bust 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@dulip3532]

People that buy from charity shops thinking they help charities don’t realise ceos/ directors and many other roles are paid over £150k+ a year with ceos on over £300-400k a year “charity”

[@JonSheppardsells]

@dulip3532 yeah might have to do a video about this

[@liamgareid]

Charity shops are run like businesses now, I used to go to them 2-3 times a week, now I only go to them once every 3-4 weeks. They have a backlogs stock that they can't put out on the floor because nothing is shifting because their prices are too high and they throw away a lot of perfectly good items because they have no space. They'd rather overprice something and let it sit on the shelves for 6 months than keep stock flowing, allowing them to would most likely make more money. I remember being at a charity shop and someone came in with donations, they told the person they had been refusing donations all day because they don't have any more room in the back, I was there thinking "well stop pricing everything so dam high then you'll have room".

[@John-lp5xh]

Tell them, I told one snooty manageress, and she went some long winded point to justify it.... Then she said we are a charity after all... Trying to guilt me in to accepting the extortionate prices,... I said I suppose when you get your wages, you must give a couple of hundred back, I mean you wouldn't want to take from a charity. (she was one of the paid manageress hoyty toyty types)

[@blackswanreselling]

LOL I literally told a lady in a Oxfam bookstore the other day that the books were so tightly packed on the shelves that it made browsing a challenge, and perhaps they could take 2-3 off each shelf. I was told they have to put them like that because there's SO MUCH STOCK OUT BACK WITH NOWHERE TO GO. They are pricing lots of the books at £5, £8, £10 and up. Sheer madness and pure greed.

[@blackswanreselling]

My local scope had a similar practice with all of its clothes. They're permanently closed now and I hate to say it but serves them right.

[@JonSheppardsells]

They obviously not wanting to raise money for charity just to feed the bosses pockets. Alot of books ain't even that price brand new. I can see the libraries making a comeback if it's like that as they are pricing out everyone. They will suffer not us

[@John-lp5xh]

@@JonSheppardsells this all started when they got paid managers

[@EmperorGilps]

Brought it on yourselves by filming how much you arr making from charity shops. So now they actually are trying to make that money for the charity.

[@JonSheppardsells]

Ashame it don't all go to the charity only small independent ones it all goes to the charity they support.

[@donnajones2468]

As a reseller I have spent £1000's. They have become so expensive that i generally use car boots or What Not for stock now and very rarely buy stock from a charity shop anymore because they are too expensive or the condition is awful. Another thing they dont consider when pricing something. I feel for the poor ppl who also cant afford to shop in these places anymore. Even kids stuff isnt cheap anymore 😢. They constantly turn down donations because they dont have stock room due to not turning it over due to the prices. Makes no sense when everything they get is free.

[@Thoushaltplaymore]

Definitely no kicking off in this entire video.....

[@barneyhumbug8083]

Love your vlogs mate honest and keeping it real unfortunately reselling KZbinrs have shot themselves in the foot by basically learning the average Joe how to make money the reselling games on its arse too many people jumped on the bandwagon watching videos like these educating themselves and charity shops have picked up on it as well

[@JonSheppardsells]

They don't know everything yet but getting there but remember look what's happening to clothing shop, slowly closing down as easier to shop online so if they rise it anymore people will just go online.

[@djme-123]

Yep, major Charity Shop in our town has a dedicated person listing donations on eBay. They’ve worked out the reselling game.

[@JonSheppardsells]

@djme-ft3zs not good

[@Dirlewanger44]

Totally agree I don’t post on social media just go about and do my stuff If chazzas know what resellers are doing they will try and cut out the middle man ie resellers

[@JonSheppardsells]

@Dirlewanger44 thing is resellers spend more than anyone else in them cut us out then see the shops shut down

[@darrenhurrell]

You're moaning about a charity shop trying to make money? upset because you can't make money from charity shop purchases? Wow!

[@JonSheppardsells]

Obviously your one of the fools that would buy that in the charity shop

[@darrenhurrell]

@@JonSheppardsellsobviously not. I only give to charity shops, and donate to charities.

[@JonSheppardsells]

@darrenhurrell think about it though charity shops don't give it all to charity, help the aged sell lots of mobility stuff why? They could could just give it to the needed.

[@darrenhurrell]

@@JonSheppardsells I agree more needs to be done to stop inflated ‘admin fees’ from certain charities. They are regulated but you can still earn a fortune running a charity unfortunately.

[@AlexandraMason-hb2yq]

I work at this shop and would like to point out a few inconsistencies in the video. The PSP had been in the shop around a week, it’s obviously not the only one we’ve had donated. It was priced at £120, and included 11 boxed games, around 25 unboxed ones, charger and case. It was priced by one of our younger volunteers who is a gamer and does his research. We are here to make money for the charity. No matter your views on charity shops and CEO salaries, for people who work in these stores that is our main objective. Everyone in our store is approachable if you feel something is priced wrong and we’re always happy to discuss pricing. This item sold for £100, and that’s because the gentleman who brought it, spoke to us.

[@JonSheppardsells]

The camera don't lie there was not that many games on display but Ebay prices are higher as all the work that goes into photographing, fees, publishing it worldwide. Charity Shops get all this free and think they are all Ebay shops. All your prices were way over priced

[@AlexandraMason-hb2yq]

No they were in a case behind the console. I think the cost of running a store that helps fund 7 hospice’s and bereavement care is significantly higher than someone selling on eBay. We are very lucky and grateful to have so many lovely people donate their items for free to help us fund the charity and keep the shop open. We have lots of positive feedback from customers and many, many regulars. Feel free to give us a call, we’re happy to chat to you.

[@JonSheppardsells]

I know managers of charity shop you get huge discounts so stop lying about you pay full price as I know charity shops only make a few hundred pounds a week, plus manager wages

[@AlexandraMason-hb2yq]

Who said I was a manager? I’m not sure whose comment you are replying to but this comment doesn’t relate. As in every shop, discounts are discretionary and available to paid staff and volunteers, this isn’t a secret. Have a great day.

[@John-lp5xh]

If you're here to make money for the charity, you should donate 300 pounds of your salary to the charity maybe more, also we all know about what goes on in these charity shops we're all on to you now

[@bigkuriboh3814]

Thf mate, most people dont buy from charity shops to resell

[@JonSheppardsells]

Most there money comes from resellers I know a few managers which tell me that

[@JustTrumpeeh]

I'm glad someone's finally calling charity shops out for what they're doing! Resellers get a bad name for making money from these shops, but all we're doing is highlighting that a lot of these shops are actually ripping off the general public. I'll never feel sorry for the high street shops - your Cancer Research/British Heart Foundation/Oxfam etc. They have targets to hit, and I'd question just how much they make and how much of that goes to the actual cause... I'd much rather support the local shops, but they tend to either price too high or just don't get the quality of goods in now. Price low, shift lots of stock and you're probably going to do significantly better. Simple.

[@nynthes]

"I'm glad someone's finally calling charity shops out for what they're doing!" ... Making money for charity?

[@theoriginalravers]

Lol, gotta laugh at your honesty though Jon, no matter what people think about your ranting recently. I was sat here laughing right through. Charity shops are just companies trying to monitor and monopolize the used goods market! I don't know why people cant see it yet. If you take a look into the CEOs and shareholders of these COMPANIES who set up as charities in the guise of helping good causes, then start digging into the connections of families and private investors you will see it leads to the same families and people dominating all other sectors of the trade markets. They already control and manufacture most products we buy, they now want to cash in on the resale of old stuff and peoples cast offs. They see the second hand goods market as being worth billions which it is, they no longer want it in the hands of the small time men. And to top it off they want it all given to them completely free, then hire a few staff and hire a workforce that consists of unpaid staff (so free workers) then they subsidize themselves via government funding to dominate the market. The charity is just a frontal illusion of giving back. The businessmen at the top are rewarded with salaries up to 5x higher than the prime ministers wages. Odd that isnt it? People need to start thinking!

[@JonSheppardsells]

I think they should atleast give 80% of sales to the charity. I'd love to know how much they really help. I know some do alot

[@bezzle123]

You do realise your videos are part of the reason why the prices are so high these shop managers are watching yours and other resellers and putting the cream on ebay themselves. Its not the sole reason but a part. I rarely source from charity shops. Also why would you attend a bootsale 2 hours after it starts I wouldn't bother unless get there when it starts.

[@JonSheppardsells]

Time don't mean anything I've proven that many times, as most resellers tend to all look for the same things.

[@bezzle123]

@@JonSheppardsells Loose lips sink ships and

[@bezzle123]

@@JonSheppardsells Time is everything

[@JonSheppardsells]

There is enough for everyone

[@John-lp5xh]

The "cream" never leaves the back office

[@leepearce3148]

Jon you don't need to say anything to them as they will know when the shop shuts. They are putting themselves out of business,

[@jasminegulliford9395]

I’ve watched many of your videos and I used to really enjoy them. But poeple calling saddos .. and your recent videos and been so negative! Your attitude needs to change in my opinion

[@JonSheppardsells]

They are sad as all preying on people emptying boots etc but then missing obvious stuff already out. I hate people like that as no manners

[@robertottewell3624]

My friend donated that to Cannock shop. One charity shop spent 2 pounds and asked me if they could keep the change from my 20 pound note to donate.I heard charity shops are asking if they can keep your change NOW

[@JonSheppardsells]

Omg it gets even worse now

[@Crest6680]

They used to ask for rounding up the £1 which I can tolerate but some now ask for £1 on top or to make a donate on top! Never been asked to donate 18 quid tho 😂

[@JonSheppardsells]

Disgusting

[@furtherofftheequipment]

@@JonSheppardsells Sorry but in what morally bankrupt world does a charity shop asking for a donation constitute as being 'disgusting'? I donated £20 to charity the other week - it's not a huge deal if you can afford it?

[@JonSheppardsells]

@furtherofftheequipment if your spending in there they shouldn't be asking to keep all your change.

[@marlowbulldog6033]

Went to a large Salvation Army shop in Birmingham. Absolutely full of tat. Utter rubbish everywhere. No quality at all. Looked behind the counter and boxes are labelled "ebay". Clearly nothing decent hits the shop floor! Immediately decided never to bother going there again. Not worth my time.

[@JonSheppardsells]

That's bad so they are not even letting shoppers look.

[@JonSheppardsells]

@leeanpritchard7022 cannock somewhere

[@marlowbulldog6033]

@leeanpritchard7022 yeah that's the one. I've been since opening and it was pretty good. Has gradually got worse, to the point of having dreadful stock. Maybe it's the change of manager. I don't think it's even got expensive or overpriced stock, just a load of tat. Rails and rails of terrible cheap branded clothing and shelves of horrible low quality breakables

[@ThisisJo]

So, the charity shop are selling the PSP for about what you would get it or on Ebay. I just price checked against Bay and give or take that would be about £130-£140 (with 6 games. Will they get that price? Who knows - but it's not really a rip off. As resellers it's really not for charity shops to exist for us to get a bargain. I don't mean this as a negative sleight against you, but just like our business we and they can charge what we/they like. Those prices are about what I'm used to here on the south coast, so perhaps I'm just not that surprised!

[@JonSheppardsells]

I'd buy it off Ebay and just buy the games cheaper. Could get a boxed one for that probably. Been there months apparently as someone in the comments said

[@ThisisJo]

@@JonSheppardsells Yeah, and the thing is, I guess they are price checking against Ebay. But of course, they don't have the foot fall of Ebay.

[@JonSheppardsells]

@ThisisJo they look at for sale not solds aswell as we all know if you Google lense something it comes up with the most highest price

[@beckymesterhazi4624]

You should pop down to Dorset, In Poole there’s a big warehouse called W&S and they have big bins where clothes are 3 for £1..! They do so many cheap bargains! Have a cafe too!

[@JonSheppardsells]

Not really a clothes person, also depends on what sort of clothes as that's a long way to travel for me.

[@charlottewalsh3202]

Jon I've always said the same things over priced,when they have recieved it for nothing.

[@JonSheppardsells]

Yep so true

[@g.m.5412]

I thought the charity shops business model is to raise money for the disadvantaged...not selling to the disadvantaged?

[@JonSheppardsells]

Nobody will buy any of that

[@donnajones2468]

Wouldn't it be better to serve both? Wouldn't it be great if a homeless person could get a coat for very little money or free from the charity shops in the winter than not?

[@g.m.5412]

@@donnajones2468 I'm sure they can still. The charity shops are probably only raising the prices of the name brands. A homeless person would be grateful for any coat no doubt 🙏

[@donnajones2468]

@g.m.5412 they aren't though. Even the cheaper brands like Primark can be silly money sometimes. Really doesn't help the poor ppl in society 😕.

[@g.m.5412]

@@donnajones2468 yes that is ridiculous to price the "fast" fashion expensively 😳😓

[@flutterbyenterprises8452]

I sell new items and have found the same 2nd hand stock in charity shops dearer

[@JonSheppardsells]

Have you wow that's really bad

[@chris_sharp18]

New life is a liquidation / outlet store but I do tend to find it’s mostly brand returns, old / damaged stock, and generally low quality items even if they are ‘brand new’. I’ve been round the Cannock charity shops once, and once was enough 😅

[@JonSheppardsells]

Haha

[@socialising6037]

£12 jesus christ had me laughing 😂

[@JonSheppardsells]

I'm still recovering from the prices

[@marysiabochen2331]

I was in Cannock today. Their charity shops are not the cheapest, but I still found a top, 3 pairs of shoes, and a set of 4 framed pictures. And I was happy with what I paid. I wonder why... Ah yes, maybe because I didnt buy them to resell.

[@JonSheppardsells]

There you go then, but probably could of got them brand new for same price

[@Dirlewanger44]

Charity shops aren’t there to help people they’re there to make money for their charity

[@retroloft75]

Just goes to show with reselling a lot of it is timing and a bit of luck. The few times that I've been to Cannock I've managed to pick up a few good items. That Sue Ryder is new and really expensive. that PSP was in there a few months ago 😂

[@JonSheppardsells]

It's a joke the town needs revamping aswell.

[@AlexandraMason-hb2yq]

The manager has been working at this store for over 10 years, it’s not new and very well established thanks. Also we have multiple games consoles donated and this particular one had been in the shop about a week.

[@ady1234uk]

Honestly when it comes down to it the retro video games channels have drived the prices up on games and all the reselling channels have made people wiser on how to look up prices of items so your kind off made a rod for your on backs basically in my opinion

[@JonSheppardsells]

Not Ebay though

[@TheShadowsss]

its a CHARITY SHOP money goes to good courses you are trying to buy CHEAP to make money, so whoes the one ripping people off?????

[@JonSheppardsells]

Google where the money goes and the percentage. Then you're realise

[@Ryan-ow5qb]

Cannock is my hunting ground also, the new life shops are the only ones worth checking

[@JonSheppardsells]

I feel sorry for you. You ever been around Litchfield and the surrounding areas.

[@Ryan-ow5qb]

The prices have increased massively over the past 6 months or so, I used to do really well out of those 3 shops alone, not anymore. Lichfield is much better than Cannock but again, seem to be getting borderline ridiculous with the pricing

[@JonSheppardsells]

Atleast you've got a good car boot next to you

[@Debo10161]

Why do you still go to charity shops if you know they are overpriced? There’s so many better places to get stock from. Charity shops aren’t there for resellers, they are a business at the end of the day that needs to turn a profit just like any high street shop. Bills go up, prices go up

[@JonSheppardsells]

I find things in charity shops just not these ones

[@Debo10161]

@@JonSheppardsells fair enough, Sorry I thought you meant all of them 😂 should watch more carefully

[@JonSheppardsells]

@Debo10161 no I made £120 sale off £1 item in a charity and loads more big sales. But they were from independent companies

[@SimonWillcockAntiques]

After visiting Cannock you now need to add an ‘M’ into the last part of your YT name.

[@JonSheppardsells]

Why is that?

[@bigkuriboh3814]

Tbf the gameboy was a decent price and in great condition.

[@JonSheppardsells]

Can get it cheaper off a boot sale or ebay

[@bigzardman]

Cracking me up 😂😂😂

[@JonSheppardsells]

I think JD sports was cheaper 😂😂

[@harveysmith1451]

Great to meet you yesterday Jon at the boot sale, sorry Cannock didn't perform for you. One of those reseller days....a great day is always around the corner, such is the roller coaster of reselling! I'm sitting in a lake of Lego with my head in my hands 😂

[@JonSheppardsells]

Nice to meet you. Have you found anything good in the lego?

[@harveysmith1451]

@JonSheppardsells it's mainly Ninjago, City & Marvel - approx 60 mini figs, a random Nintendo DS Mario game , and of course the obligatory handful of crayons ! Should do OK 👍

[@JonSheppardsells]

@harveysmith1451 looks god then should triple your money then

[@tonywoodall-rj1cv]

stop judging people at the car boot

[@JonSheppardsells]

My channel I say what I want as it is sad, my opinion as doing that causes fights and people steal stuff

[@davidmister8037]

I’ve personally found a few good bits in Cannock. All the shops there are worth popping into in my opinion apart from that new Mind. The prices in there are fucking insane. Mind are easily one of the most extortionate charity shops out there.

[@paulthompson1577]

I always say that but charty shops not like that anymore they make money for the charty there doing ebay theses days so bad there prices

[@ssl-bootsale]

Misleading title, you didn’t kick off in a charity shop at all

[@JonSheppardsells]

You obviously didn't watch it then as I was venting in the charity at the end

[@timtum1980]

I found exactly the same at Cannock overpriced tat

[@leemcgowan2050]

It’s outrageous these charity shops are ripping people off the items are free donations given. Now for god sake. Sell the items at affordable prices that people can buy.

[@Dirlewanger44]

I’ve got to know the manager in a chazza by me she has to take £3000 per week if she doesn’t her boss is on her

[@JonSheppardsells]

They never make that I think she's pulling your leg there

[@Dirlewanger44]

Can I ask how do you know

[@JonSheppardsells]

I speak to several managers and a good day is making a few hundred quid

[@Dirlewanger44]

And I speak to several managers myself. I know her wage is £27k and she took £750 on Saturday I usually spend £100 pw with her and lets me have first dips on stock and I know other resellers use the shop also. Another plus point their prices are good and reasonable so buyers will spend before you ask it’s based in the NE and I was born in Cannock if you think there bad try and look at the prices in penkridge lol

[@JonSheppardsells]

@Dirlewanger44 I won't be going again

[@loony457]

Love the ranting keep it up charity rip off

[@paulthompson1577]

Its not about helping people theses days u just help there charty so bad the prices on things

[@FlytippedTreasures]

Well we can kick off even more: > The truth is the charities are our main competition online. They get stuff for nothing and get people to list these items for nothing(volunteers). I used to sell much more when charities did not have Ebay stores...

[@mickweld]

totally agree john regarding charity shops .they should be charitable both ways.some of these are too corporate ie cancer research heart foundation.i think there should be more regulation as i think fat cats are making money somewhere

[@MrZorro127]

The prices are getting like ridiculous

[@alievans7988]

😅 you make it look hard work 🥵

[@JonSheppardsells]

What you mean?

[@alievans7988]

@@JonSheppardsells just that you didn't have a great day, everything seemed to upset/annoy you. Should be a pleasure to go sourcing and check out the goodies, not make you feel so cross

[@JonSheppardsells]

@alievans7988 oh I wasn't cross as doesn't effect me

[@SirD83]

My local shop that's huge has staff looking on eBay at the sold prices and asking for that a lot of times

[@JonSheppardsells]

When will they learn they are not Ebay

[@SirD83]

@@JonSheppardsells my favourite shop used to be completely oddly every item £1. You could get some real bargains then overnight they doubled it to a minimum of £2 per item. Volunteers get the first out of everything . But about 50% of the stuff is brand-new and they retail at High Street prices

[@JonSheppardsells]

@SirD83 don't know why they price so high as people will just look on the Internet and buy it on there. They are pricing themselves out.

[@SirD83]

@@JonSheppardsells looking at the stock I think they are getting most of it from Amazon on a free

[@JonSheppardsells]

@SirD83 just trash

[@garypointer7494]

Charity shops are terrible now. Often more expensive than buying on ebay or cex. Why bother going in, cut the journey out and buy it online lol. They are daft, they will all close down in the coming months / years at this rate.

[@clivebevan5296]

Your right only about 27% get to the charity

[@JonSheppardsells]

Yep they are con artists only the independent ones seem to donate more. I use to know someone who worked for one and worked in the offices. All the ceos are on 150 to 250k a year

[@xix94]

Charity shop in my area selling North face joggers ripped for 25 I lol so much

[@JonSheppardsells]

😡😡

[@CraigKelly-n8s]

But u went in a charity shop to buy cheap stuff to re sell and ur complaining about rubbish wen ur just going in there just to re sell the stuff for profit and taking it of the charity who's the mug get ur morals right

[@JonSheppardsells]

Obviously don't understand Ebay and reselling it's a global market

[@Micfri300]

A charity shop whose ceos get paid hundreds of thousands of pounds. So I have no sympathy for them.

[@CraigKelly-n8s]

@JonSheppardsells I don't understand all u have to do is open ur eyes . But still u don't give a shit about others. other wise u wouldn't be in the charity shop taking there shit to resell good tht they put prices up stops people like u going in there and taking them for mugs . Have some morals and some respect

[@zakresells463]

If you know it’s expensive then why waste time and fuel? Just spend a bit more on fuel and find better area.

[@JonSheppardsells]

Did you actually listen at the car boot bit? 😂

[@zakresells463]

@@JonSheppardsellsyeah I get that but you are also not far away from a lot of places there? I get the frustration of the cost of some places but once you know they expensive 99% of the time it’s not worth it.

[@joannebuttery3340]

In my opinion Sue Ryder is and always will be the best Charity Shop in Cannock. I am a regular donator and buyer. If i think something is overpriced I will say something and the staff there are more than happy to do a deal if they agree. The staff and the Manager are very flexible. I only buy things for myself or friends and never to sell on. You are always going to want something at a rock bottom price if you are trying to profit from it. Actually filming the shop whilst going around slating it is disgusting.

[@JonSheppardsells]

So if your not a reseller why are you watching. I'm slating it as alot of the prices were way overpriced

[@joannebuttery3340]

@@JonSheppardsells Jon just ask the manager she is very open to offers but please don't slate Sue Ryder Cannock they do a fantastic job and work very hard for a good charity. I am watching because you popped up on my feed I am allowed to be interested.

[@JonSheppardsells]

@joannebuttery3340 I don't bother asking when everything is overpriced, it's was all of them.

[@Micfri300]

Are you not just better off sniping on vinted and let these sad pathetic charity shops go under?

[@JonSheppardsells]

Car boots. They know nothing about vinted stuff though

[@clivebevan5296]

It's for charity not for you to profit so tuff luck

[@JonSheppardsells]

Ceo pockets you mean

[@clivebevan5296]

What % goes to charity I have given and Purchased from there shops is it really the ceo who profits

[@andrewarnst9673]

Hi mate if you think your charity shops are expensive come to the Highlands in Scotland then you would have a real rant

[@JonSheppardsells]

Why what's the prices up there

[@andrewarnst9673]

Hi Jon back in the UK I was a eBay seller for years moving to Scotland two years ago that all stopped were I live they have a car boot about three times a year there are quite a few charity shops most of the stuff is tat anything good is priced just under retail prices and sometimes dearer there is a auction once a month but you have to bid online but you can never get anything because of the crazy prices how I miss the uk

[@JonSheppardsells]

@andrewarnst9673 I guess they find it harder to get stuff up there