I RISKED EVERYTHING FOR THIS...

[@liztosh740]

Driving a "paid for" older vehicle is nothing to be embarrassed about. It actually is a wise choice!

[@ThriftyTee70]

I agree!!

[@jerrykeenan1848]

More MONEY in the Bank!! Good for you!

[@Momofcats]

Agree completely.. esp when newer cars are made so poorly

[@people_watcher]

Smartest choice in these times

[@samtennis4706]

Absolutely, I have an older 2003 car, even with repairs , it beats having a car payment every month

[@-American-Made-]

He's on the West Coast and says he's just gunna keep thrifting farther away from his house then ends up in Kentucky 😂😂

[@truckinggal]

Matt, U are genuinely just a sweet guy. The world needs more peeps like u! U are always so pleasant and gracious.

[@gentlethunder777]

I agree

[@judibrockett7637]

Ooh. That Mountain Hardware beanie is great. However, I would have recommended washing it before wearing it.

[@lauriehargrove4873]

Couple things that can help you Matt - A dollar bill (or any bill) is 6 inches long and you can use that to get estimated measurements. Also carry around a gallon of water in your car to use in case you can't get to water easily. We have a truck that we have to do that with :)

[@greennbean]

I never thought about measuring a bill. That's great info thanks.

[@lauriehargrove4873]

@@greennbean Your welcome - I learned that about 25 years ago and have used it 100 times - I showed a lady at the thrift store measuring a waist on pants - works great.

[@donnahughes8409]

Great advice on both tips

[@SOinTX]

You can also check your phone specs for the length and use that. Nothing extra to carry

[@susanfanucchi2912]

Matt you’re the kindest man.I love how you interact with people you have a kind heart.

[@pegedey1291]

Very kind of you to share the air with that gentleman. It all is supposed to be free by Ca law but very nice of you to share.

[@lauralineg5313]

I’m astonished about the pillow case comps, I had no idea!

[@JESUSHernandez-ss3tw]

One Must Admire This Man's Drive...Thank You Part Time Picker For Sharing...Salute Mate

[@thedeskworks]

Matt, now that you have worn the Mountain Hardware beanie, it should be worth more than the $25. 😆

[@rgdodson]

I couldn't help but think that it was funny that you had to pay $1.00 for water, when you were standing in water up to your ankles! LOL

[@susank2463]

Nice that they didn't price up the Crocs. So many stores have a special price up for good brands.

[@Michael-nt1hq]

From a mechanic for 35yrs, never add fluid to a overheating vehicle without the engine running. The cool fluid can Crack the engine block. Always start the engine beforehand so it circulates. Thanks for all your great videos!

[@werlost9858]

Actually a cooling system should NEVER be opened period when a vehicle is over heating. It lowers the boiling point immediately when depressurized, and sends scalding hot fluid flying. As far as adding cold coolant to a hot engine, it will NOT crack the block. Some race setups run coolant through ice to keep them cool. Not trying to be mean, but info is not correct sir.

[@Michael-nt1hq]

@@werlost9858 that's while the race engine is running. If cool fluid is added to a overheated engine that is NOT RUNNING it has the risk of cracking the block. Professional mechanic for over 35yrs.

[@PartTimePickers]

It was around 210 when I opened it. Definitely don’t recommend doing what I did, but I’ve done it many times.

[@werlost9858]

@@Michael-nt1hq you are correct to a point, but vehicles such as race sleds pump the fluid nonrunning through ice. He was filling the reservoir, not the radiator/motor. So it will have to be circulated to move at all. I'm not trying to compare history here. I've lived eat and breathed cars since I was 5. Grew up in a repair shop. Seen it all.

[@werlost9858]

@@PartTimePickers 210 isn't horrible, only thing I suggest is adding coolant every other time at least. I've seen snow in your videos before, and it would suck it have the block crack from freezing. Lol. Awesome video as always man!

[@deannazandi1797]

Matt works hard for the money. Skilled picker, mad respect for, never 💜

[@tracymckenzie7195]

Nice seeing you going around to different thirf stores you haven't been to, the rain definitely didn't stop you. Great finds for a rainy day.

[@eddielauerman4819]

if you are constantly have to fill up your car with coolant, its probably going into the engine, meaning you might need new headgaskets I would get that checked out before it gets worse.

[@johnmonahan7729]

Goodwill prices have gone through the roof. Almost to the point of not even being worth thrifting there.

[@tracyriordan7011]

Hi Matt. That is flooding rains hitting Cali yesterday and today! I read there was a bomb cyclone off the shore which was going to bring high winds and tons more rain to a broad swath of Central coastal Cali! ) : Stay safe! ( : Great items you found, though, and very sweet of you to let the guy use the air, while you filled your radiator with water! ( :

[@bradyobrien544]

That barney Guitar is vintage...I just gave my nephew his back after 20 years of being lost in moving, and I got it back to him for Christmas:) he loved it! Cool to know it's worth 25 bucks still:)

[@HAllen614]

I was just looking and it appears those oven mitts are recalled because they lack thermal protection!

[@errolb.6763]

Wearing the beanie hat you found at the first store while sourcing. One of the perks of reselling lol

[@suzstephens]

Originally from NC, I lived in the SF Bay area before we moved to Washington State. Yours and Kayla’s videos bring back warm memories.

[@miken15]

“No Slim, that’s good to know” 😂😂 had me laughing

[@relaxresell3121]

My vehicle is a 2008 with 200k miles. Runs great with an awesome warranty. I don't care what anyone thinks, I know I am smart for getting a good lifetime warranty when I bought it, and I've had no car payment for years and years.

[@fhdz505]

I avoid Goodwill. Prices are high in my area. I notice they are picking good selling items and placing them on their own bidding site. Everytime I decide to give them another at my local store, I regret it.

[@pickintexas]

Sounds like here in Austin.

[@patriciasiefert7140]

Great finds! Drive your crazy car as long as possible! Saves you money!

[@nanascorner4586]

That is my store. Fun to see it through your eyes. thanks for sharing.

[@marcellakenny7135]

Hi Matt, thanks so much for showing us how you look items up! It really helps. I always filter and lock on the "completed" and "sold" options...that way I get the true worth of an item, not what sellers are asking. Thanks for another great video!

[@bobbylee5584]

I was at the Oakland Salvation Army that same morning. Glad I didnt leave anything crazy behind lol. Only bought one thing - A snowman liquid lamp I have listed for $150 shipped

[@tracyriordan7011]

Cool! ( :

[@tinarickman5465]

I'm new to your channel and I love your videos. I found out about you through The Homeschooling Picker! I love it when yall pick together too. Keep on doing your thang!!

[@elizabethsecco3444]

You are Brave!! The weather was crazy this last weekend. I guess we still going to have another round of crazy weather! Heads up you don’t need to pay for air and water in Cali, all you need to do is ask the clerk at any gas station to please turn on the machine for you. Gas stations are required to provide free air & water. Great finds!! Our Goodwill is the same.. we need to dig to find good treasures! Another great video! Happy NewYear to you and your family :)

[@nohbdyathme]

Wow, that's a really great tip. Thanks for sharing!!

[@chrisbland9539]

Thanks for sharing, Matt. I was all freaking out over having water with air! In Illinois, it's air & vacuum

[@victoriapitt2305]

I was giggling when you showed the video of how crazy the rain was and to a North-Easter it looked like normal rain 😂 (but I get it, unusual for CA) I also laughed when you rocked the new Mountain Hardware hat at the next store. Now I want to visit some new thrift stores!

[@gailmcclendon7480]

I'm in Southern California. Stop sending your rain here please... lol Great video. I always learn something from the items you pick. SoCal Picker, Gail

[@victorfuentes2631]

Matt, can you do a re-make of your song (old intro ) ? . I think a lot of us would want to see you singing and hearing that song again

[@mnb3566]

I love crappy cars as long as it gets you from point A to point B reliably. I usually drive the beater in my family, hate having that large payment you mentioned. As always love your content, wishing you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

[@PickingVegasandBeyond]

Keep grinding. I’m not going sourcing again until I get my death pile listed. That’s my goal for 2023 to finally get my entire death pile listed.

[@forrest-resells]

SHOOT!! Matt when you were asking the price on the north face brown fleece there was an AWESOME pair of OOFOS FLIP FLOPS on the rack. Check out the sell thru on those bad boys 👊🏼

[@ria3312]

I spotted those to. 😅

[@musicgirl4u188]

I really like how you explain everything. Great video as usual

[@deenasmusicbox]

I've seen some of the videos from this weather in your area. I briefly wondered if was affecting you. Dangerous traveling Matt, and flooding in quite a few places. Be safe. Good sourcing.

[@DeborahAiles]

Yeah, last winter out here was CRAZY! We got WAY more rain than we had been getting for years. Right now we're getting bunches of rain already!

[@nolarosdahl7592]

Good to get out of the area and see something new. We're getting a ton of rain in SoCal too, but not as much as you. And that Chevy will last forever!

[@trishaferreira2309]

If a car gets you where you want to go...it’s a beautiful car! 👍😊

[@iainyoung2677]

I love the digging places the most feels more like a treasure hunt. Happy New Year love to you and the family from Scotland your still my favourite channel

[@MetalHead503018]

My thrift stores are often the same or a few dollars under ebay prices. Takes the fun out of thrifting for me :/

[@gibbysgirls]

Stay safe out there, it seems like it’s not letting up any time soon! We just missed the flooding on 99 when we came back home after our holiday in Placerville.

[@tamarahenggeler4491]

I found a bolo in my own party bin! I was researching these zoo animal toys which come apart to make wacky fusion animals and stumbled on the now collectible Hefty Zoo Pals paper products. I was pretty sure I had some left from when my daughter was a toddler. Finally found them a few days ago…2 sealed packages of 20-count plates. I think I paid $2-3 per package and based on eBay sold data should be able to sell for $50-$75 plus shipping. Craziness! I don’t usually sell on eBay, but we have a Washing DC graduation trip to pay for! Matt, are you reselling full time now?

[@MLC1980]

Hope you had wonderful holidays with your family!! I haven’t seen your Dad in a while I hope he is doing well.

[@boogerhooks]

The Richmond and San Pablo stores are inconsistent for reselling. That El Cerrito store has never paid off for me.

[@michelewright9090]

My boys had that Barney banjo in the 90’s! Flashback!

[@musicman32186]

Watch out selling the oven mitt from loot crate with out a disclaimer in the description. If I am not mistaken it was recalled because it doesn't actually work as a oven mitt because of a defect in the mitt. I could be wrong but I am pretty sure it was. Thanks for all the content you put out! Have a happy new year.

[@kabbystevens5167]

I thought Loot Crate was a vero item…could be wrong but double check

[@lauramorgan4263]

I have one - loot crate sent out a warning that it lacked enough insulation to keep you from being burned if used as an oven mitt - I can not remember if they recalled it.

[@notsoslimpickin]

This is true. I remember they advised customers not to use the item as an oven mitt.

[@EgaTehPro]

@@kabbystevens5167 No

[@whatthafett1365]

Yea lootcrate did a recall and let those know that if they kept it not to use it as an ovenmit. Lol I came to comment as soon as I saw it lol.

[@susanfontaine3721]

I think it’s great you have a used vechile you are smart . Don’t go out and get in debt for something that’s going to depriciate when you drive it off parking lot . When I first meet my husband he had a 1973 truck and it looked like a hauling junk truck I knew he probably didn’t have money but I didn’t care I loved him and he made a comment tome one day he said I know you love me cause you dated me knowing I didn’t have nothing. He said that’s what he loved about me that I wasn’t looking for a rich man but good Hard working man I thought that was sweet . Anyway you are a good man and I see you are trying your best everything is going to be fine for you. You keep up the good job love your videos

[@randomlyawesomeness7251]

"No slim" - "That's good to know" - still giggling. Happy New Year, Matt! May this be the best yet. Sending all the vibes to find that vintage underwear!

[@zelmabyrn2115]

Not a bad day of thrifting on a rainy day. Be safe Matt! Blessings.

[@boostedKTM]

Thanks for sharing great content as usual also just fix the Tahoe it's probably a water pump just water is not good there's no lubricant in it

[@916Picks]

Matt use the measurement tool on your phone to measure the plush out helps me out to get a good estimate of size

[@erdejo01]

Can you do a video or explain how to price or determine how much shipping is? And what shipping provider(s) do you use?

[@nerdsreselling]

Running through your old video backlog. That rain was crazy. And to drive oak to Richmond. Stay dry out there. Next week going to be rough rain again.

[@timmyfisherman8812]

Nice job hitting some new places! As far as rain goes...the bay area has been plagued by lack or rain for so long, that people forget it used to get hammered with rain all the time. Look back at the winter of 1986...build an ark!

[@charlenejones68]

Thanks for my morning video! I liked it. I wish I had your rain. Anchorage got dumped about 4ft of snow about 2 weeks ago. We haven't had snow like that at once in many years due to global warming. Oh and I drive 2004 Chevy 4dr 3/4 ton Silverado with over 308,000 miles on her. And my radiator is worse than yours.😁 Have a great day!🙂✌#907

[@ruthgyman6617]

Stay safe. I am in Stockton California and the rain been crazy and the roads. A lot of people around me had trees fall on their house and people been without electricity for up to 30. You are right California not made for this.

[@wedlidimerriman82]

No outtro of all listings did I miss it? Was a nice feature you had almost a signature, realize probably a lot of work to edit that, but just appreciated it. Your videos are so good, always learn lots.

[@brendavukich8194]

Cabbage Patch Dolls (Vintage) so are worth big money, might want to watch out for them also 😊

[@jackiechapman8189]

Gr8 day of thrifting Matt any 10x day is a good day..😍😉 Hope that your truck doesn't give you any problems when you're so far from home..🙏🤔😲 Be careful.. Take care..👍💕🔥⚾🤙

[@BatFlipBP]

Happy New Year man! Loving all the recent content, hope your 2023 is full of blessings!

[@PartTimePickers]

Thanks for watching! Happy New Year 🎊

[@phyllisceleda9234]

What I have done to check size is if they have a tile floor you can lay it down and count by tiles.

[@cathymontano569]

Good ol Oakland, i was raised on E 7th st. Many many moons back. Enjoy as always, Thanks Matt!

[@CourtneyAD29]

Theres a measuring tape app in your iphone for instances like that with the plush!

[@brandonamigh6378]

Try living in PA where it goes from 70 one day to 30 snow/sleet the next day 😂 that rain was Childs play

[@brandonamigh6378]

I guess this is why most people don’t 😢😂

[@aprilmichele1647]

Happy New Year!! Great finds!!

[@PartTimePickers]

Happy New Year! Thanks for watching

[@ladyjohto1529]

That looks like a normal rainfall here around the Great Lakes. xD Try not to hit too many puddles. Hydroplaning and or flooding the motor isn't funl

[@edwardsawtell5712]

New video! Let’s roll!

[@dwfinds3030]

Getting stuff for the family is the only upside to working in clothing :) My wife will go out buy new and I'm like I can get them some clothing for 4.99.

[@christinebeardon7416]

Wow, the weather is just like ours here in Ontario today, could be snow on the way LOL. Liked the new thrift stores you went to! makes a change from going to the same ones! Getting out and about this time of year even if the weathers not too great, makes you good to be alive! Nice finds, look forward to your next vid.

[@LauraMe...]

It's good to expand... And sometimes you just need a different view. Not a terrible day of thrifting!

[@waitforit5146]

Next time, you add more water to old faithful lol, hit up vallejo ca. The Eco thrift there is great sometimes. You've probably been . Filming would be near impossible it's so crowded at times. But you'll find stuff for sure.

[@lauttus]

I'm surprised they sold the big foot remote. the salvation army in my area won't sell unmarked items.

[@sftnslkyable]

I'm in Stockton, and we got 3" of rain in 24 hours. My whole subdivision was flooded with 3' of water. Several folks in our circle were caught off guard, and the water went up to their car doors. Now they can't get their cars working. The city literally just got us drained last night, just in time for the next rain storm on Thursday.

[@Kaiii23]

I always watch you on my lunch break in my car. It’s become a daily habit

[@michd5507]

Great that it's raining, y'all need it!

[@dwfinds3030]

Also interesting to see water with air we don't have anything like that in north east area I live in. Also the quarter machines are disappearing, went to get air once and it was swipe and $2. WTH it was .50 when I was teen.

[@ericracette9716]

At 13.21 you missed the oofos sandals and the Ahnu shoes those sell very well and for good money. Every time i have oofos they sell very fast.

[@Jennthegreen]

Thank you for sharing. I'm in Reno and it snowed like crazy last weekend.

[@chasederby88]

I just started reselling end of november, early December. Ive probably watch thousands of vlogs and researched tons of subjects. I've sold 17 items so far and have 10x my initial investment. I'm not profiting any sales, every last bit goes towards new inventory and 95% of time I won't buy unless I know its selling. I even scored some grimwades Chintz in an estate auction.. Picked them up yesterday and still csnt believe I paid only 60 from the set lol

[@susanseifert925]

Digging day is an understatement! What a mess. But nice finds today😁 Stay dry!

[@nananabatman7]

Looks like you could've had a free Modelo shirt at the pump!

[@johnscannell4189]

Nice video, Matt! Thrifting, rain, car issue. Love it when you estimate a 1,000% profit on your purchases.

[@albertsmith99]

Lol true. Just like storage wars. People actually believe they made that profit instantly. They dont take into consideration that the item can spend months even years before it sells.

[@johnscannell4189]

@@albertsmith99 Well, I bet he goes by past sales.

[@wesmason948]

Try el Cerrito recycling they have an exchange zone ppl drop tons of stuff like goodwill def on a sunny day

[@Pugs309]

Love that claw machine. Cool. Lots of rain. Dont think I woulda left the house lol

[@josephhauad8673]

Don't add cold water to a hot engine you will Crack the block I have a 2003 chevy tahoe don't knock it it's paid for and gets me from A to B. For years great video..

[@melissarecord7102]

There is a Goodwill in Alameda not too far from that Salvation Army in Oakland.

[@it-ke9od]

New year, new me and new stuff to sell!

[@EccentrixTreasures]

That looks like the rain we get in Florida every afternoon during the summer. Great videos, btw.

[@everybodylovesrooroo2228]

Happy new year 🎉 Thanks for going out in the rain. I from L.A. and rain was always scarce. Now in Florida it rains a lot. Great show though 👏🏻👏🏻 Didn’t see any Sees candy though so u ok 😂😂😂

[@staceymcdowell1349]

Hey!! Always check sold comps on used items....

[@boogerhooks]

Hey!! That's what he did on every item

[@candicehopkins2344]

I have a 2013 Kia Rio! Paid for! Only 53,000 miles! Do not be ashamed! No high car payments !

[@jonaslaclaque137]

that marvel oven mitt was recalled because it did not work you had to take a picture of you destroying it and they sent you a t-shirt and Simpson keychain.

[@richardt1792]

My brother and daughter both live in the Bay area. I don't know if most folks picked up on it but you can't leave a nickel on the dashboard without someone breaking in to steal it. I live in So Cal, not quite as bad but getting there.

[@jsidorable]

Matt....been there done that with old cars. A couple ....or even 5 gal,,,, jug of water in the back may save your butt one day.

[@stephens9772]

I have never seen a water dispenser like that. I guess using water for coolant could work? I'm in the Midwest so we have to use actual coolant otherwise in the winter it would freeze.