It's Not Always a Gold Mine (but the money is there!)

Hey! My name is Josh Kim and I'm a part-time clothing reseller. Here's an inside look at my week as I work on building up this side hustle, from thrifting to packing and shipping what I sold on eBay, Poshmark, and Mercari.
Link to my eBay store: ebay.us/eSVCXR
Link to my Poshmark closet: poshmark.com/closet/joshkcloset
Link to my Mercari: www.mercari.com/u/725202854
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0:00 Intro
1:22 What sold
5:16 What I bring with me to thrift
6:20 Thrifting!
17:03 Full week as a part-time reseller
#thrifting #ebay #poshmark #reselling #joshkim #thriftstore #thriftwithme

[@kimh4551]

Josh I’m so happy your back ! You look so refreshed and happy

[@Josh-Kim]

Good to be back! Thanks for watching 😄

[@psg1975]

Thumbs Up!! Happy to have you back on KZbin. Have a great weekend, Julien

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate that, Julien. Hope you have a great weekend as well!

[@chansterlv]

Thanks Josh. Orange! Nice to see you back. Keep plugging away.

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it. And thanks for watching til the end! Means a lot 🍊

[@mygodisable2]

Good haul Josh, keep on listing. Great job.

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks Deborah!

[@mygodisable2]

@@Josh-Kim Always welcome, doing a good comeback job 👍.

[@rjhicks4631]

“Orange “ you happy l made it to the end. Another great video Josh! Loved what you thrifted last week 😊

[@Josh-Kim]

Woohoo! Hahah yess appreciate you watching til the end!

[@SheSellsBySue]

Orange you glad I watched all the way through? HAHA. As I start to get my eBay store going again, I need to add more men's clothes!

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahaha 😂🍊😂 lots of money to be made with men’s clothing!

[@dreamsreselling7215]

I do that get the sticky part stuck on the clear bag 😂 . It’s amazing how many times us resellers miss a stain on something at a thrift store . Proper job you have a nice system . Have a great rest of week and weekend 😊

[@Josh-Kim]

Haha that sticky part gets the best of us 🤣 Hope you have an awesome rest of your week as well! Appreciate you watching.

[@dreamsreselling7215]

@@Josh-KimI’m the same Josh would rather get the item sold and move onto the next purchase or listing. I’ve learnt this over time with experience. ☺️ Anyway enough of me rambling. Take care happy thrifting and selling

[@marlana5359]

Orange! Great video - thank you for sharing!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching. Means a lot!! 🍊

[@rxvintagetreasuresval]

Orange-you glad u came back to KZbin? I am!

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahah 😂 very glad. Appreciate you watching til the end! 🍊

[@2CautiouslyOptimistic]

Orange of course I’ll watch full videos. Great to see new brand I’ve never seen either. Awesome video. 🎉🎉❤️❤️

[@Josh-Kim]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching until the end 😄

[@graycat5959]

Orange ! 🍊 Wouldn’t do less 😊 FYI I stopped thrifting at stores because it got too expensive. Now I do the bins and surprisingly, I do find good stuff.

[@Josh-Kim]

Woohoo - Thanks for watching til the end! It's definitely disheartening when you find a great piece that is overpriced. Happy to hear that the bins are working out for you!

[@GamingwithFamilycrossing]

Orange, we love your videos!

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate you watching til the end! 🍊🍊

[@Charmeliciouslife]

So glad you are back!

[@Josh-Kim]

Good to be back. Thanks for watching!

[@kabbystevens5167]

Orange! If your item sells..you are pricing it right. Remember you are selling not storage store. Great job.

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate that! Yess we’re in the business of selling, not storing. Thanks for watching til the end!

[@Xethnic4]

Lets go! One of these days Ill bump into you at the thrift, there's some great stores up by you!

[@Josh-Kim]

Definitely a few great thrifts near me! And if we ever run into each other, don’t hesitate to say hi!

[@Glock30Fan]

Lot of Josh! Great to see you, brother.

[@Josh-Kim]

So good to see you here as well! Hope you've been doing well!!

[@stepmo2826]

I started eBay because of you, Josh. Welcome back.

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it!!!

[@Secondliferacquet]

Love Unique. We have that here too.

[@Josh-Kim]

Love their ongoing markdown sales!

[@cherylknows2172]

Great items

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks! Happy with the items I found 🥳

[@zelmabyrn2115]

Orange - glad your are back Josh! Good fines and bolos added to your list. One day at a time! Blessings

[@Josh-Kim]

Good to be back! Appreciate you watching til the end 🍊

[@resellerlife7424]

Great find on the Ariat FR’s

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks! Was definitely happy with that find.

[@jessiearmbruster7902]

Good to have you back! 🍊

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate you watching! 🍊

[@Angserendipidous]

Thank you for your videos, I am a full time nurse and work from home, I started reselling about 6 months ago and am trying to get higher quality items, I didn't focus on that enough in the begining, I resell part time and really appreciate the schedule you follow in your video, thank you so much! Orange

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks so much for watching til the end! And it’s all part of the process. The bad buys when you first start reselling are a rite of passage haha. That’s how you know you’re becoming a better reseller!

[@Kelley63]

So happy you are back 🎉

[@Josh-Kim]

Good to be back! Thanks for watching 😄

[@ScratchNKicks]

I'm glad your back I learned a lot from your videos.

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate you watching!

[@MrCharlesray]

Orange, glad to see you back, wish you great success mate! 😊

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate that! And thanks for watching til the end! 🍊

[@retrobydestiny1030]

Orange!🎉

[@Josh-Kim]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching the video 🍊

[@DanInDemand]

It takes me all day to photograph 20 items. I thought the video was awesome and Orange you glad I finished.

[@Josh-Kim]

I’ve had days where it’s taken me longer because I get distracted easily lol. And definitely appreciate you watching til the end. Means a lot! 🍊🍊

[@premiumpetes9520]

Orange! Enjoyed the video, you helped me learn some new brands too, thanks!

[@Josh-Kim]

Woohoo! Glad there were some new brands in there for you. Thanks for watching! 🍊🍊

[@southeastsales4142]

Orange! Keep at it Josh. I have keeping up with you for a few years now. I can relate to you with also being an Army Vet. I’m on the 15-20 listing a day routine. It’s a ton of work! I love your photo setup and positive attitude. Keep doing you man

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it!! You're crushing it on your side - definitely lots of work to do 15-20 a day. Keep it up and thanks for watching til the end!

[@margaretlanglois9091]

Loved this format, Josh❤

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching 😄

[@johnrice7583]

Lol its orange tag this week in my area

[@Josh-Kim]

Gotta take advantage! Orange is going to be marked down to 75% tmrw in my area this week 🍊😬

[@PAWILLIA]

Orange. Made it through Friday 💪🏼 thanks Josh.

[@Josh-Kim]

Woohoo! Appreciate you watching til the end!!! Means a lot 🍊

[@VoidedMirror]

Orange crew! Thinking of changing my inventory system to something like yours. Tired of digging through heavy bins. Keep up the great work!

[@Josh-Kim]

I've been liking the new system so far! It's definitely worth considering if you're doing primarily clothing. Definitely gets trickier once you start throwing in other random goods in the mix. Thanks for watching!

[@mr.buysalot]

Maybe instead of a Banana you can take an Orange with you thrifting Saturday... awesome video Josh.

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahaha I just might have to now 😂🍊. Appreciate you watching and for your support!

[@roxysreruns4356]

Orange

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching til the end! 😄

[@tamararaia6146]

Hi Josh

[@Josh-Kim]

Hey!

[@seniorpicker3928]

It’s good to see your videos again . Great success going forward!!!

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it!

[@seniorpicker3928]

@@Josh-Kim Have you ever sourced at American Thrift in Passaic

[@Josh-Kim]

@@seniorpicker3928 I have! I've had good experiences at that one.

[@seniorpicker3928]

I live in Long Branch so I dont get up there to often. But, i have gone to the bins in Hackensack a few times. This time of the year I’m am driving all over to go to Church Rummage sales

[@castlestreettreasures1378]

Orange! Glad you’re back making videos! Keep grinding!

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it. And thanks for watching! 🍊

[@life_with_pita]

Loved the video Josh! Orange

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it!!! 🍊🍊🍊

[@sylviasushi]

Orange ! Just found your channel and subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more :)

[@Josh-Kim]

Welcome! Thanks for checking out the channel and subscribing. Appreciate you watching til the end! 🍊🍊

[@Northbaydealssss]

Really enjoyed your video! Thanks for showing details like tracking your milage. What kind of board or backing do you use behind the grey fabric in your photo station? orange you happy to be reselling ;P

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching! I used an old piece of plywood I had with some old boxes & cardboard pieces to make it a little wider lol. It’s a bit of a janky set up 😂 I plan to make it a little bit better eventually, so will definitely video it if I ever upgrade the materials for the set up!

[@aslobos]

Great video. 👏👏😊 Orange!🧡

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you Alice! Appreciate you watching 😄

[@yardsalesteals3003]

great details. thanks for the video. ps.... orange.

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks. And appreciate you watching til the end! 😄

[@heartscreations]

Josh nice to see you here again. I wish you much luck! Orange

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it!! 🍊🍊

[@russellsandridge2635]

Great job Josh! Orange

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you!!! Appreciate you watching the whole thing!

[@hiddentreasureskc]

ORANGE! Loved this style of Video Josh! Very good Information!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks!! I enjoyed putting it together, so really happy to hear you liked it. Appreciate you watching til the end!

[@mykidsfault]

We don’t have orange tags here, funny enough.

[@Josh-Kim]

🍊🍊

[@goofydumbgoofyhobtch2765]

Inside out=reverse weave 😊

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it! Very helpful keywords 🙌

[@hn6850]

Hey Josh do you wash your clothes that you purchase from the thrift? Loving your videos!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching!! In case you don’t see my other comment - I wash things once in a while, but I typically dont wash my thrift finds before listing.

[@jasteimel79]

I orange a hard time getting those static-y strips off my fingers and then goof sealing the cello bag!

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahah it happens to me all the time 😂 I bought a bunch of 1000-count packs a few years ago. So I’ll need to keep using them until I run out lol 🍊🍊

[@jasteimel79]

@@Josh-Kim I'm always trying to flick the strips off my fingers lol

[@Conniethisnthat]

Orange, keep up the videos love them!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you! And appreciate you watching 🍊🍊

[@JesusRodriguezSEO]

What do you do in your 9-5 ? if we can know LOL nice to have you back for sure !!!!

[@Josh-Kim]

good to be back! and nothing too fancy hahaha. I work in operations for an insurance company based here in NJ

[@neoanderson726]

you can also do a wear and tear on your car deduction if you think you will not be driving that many miles for your business

[@TheDarkFamily15]

I'm right around the same point as you in my reselling business! When you list your items do you have a set promotion %you use or do you not promote at all? Would be awesome if you were closer. Always nice to have someone to thrift with!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching the video! I promote all my listings across the board. Anywhere from 5-8%, but I'm always playing around with the percentages.

[@TheDarkFamily15]

@@Josh-Kim Thanks man that is awesome! Keep it up for sure!

[@jaycho2277]

Great vid Josh and was the 3rd goodwill the one in elmwood park? because that ones about 5min away from red,white and blue as well oh and I forgot ORANGE!! lol

[@Josh-Kim]

Yup! Love that area since there’s a handful of thrift stores nearby. Thanks for watching!

[@neoanderson726]

what I am trying to do is when I sell something I only spend the COG for that item to buy more inevntory ..so it I bought something for a dollar and it sells for 20 that only gives me 1 dollar to find something else... all teh rest goes into my savings to pay bills .. I can not be sellling something for 20 and then go out and spend 30 to fo rmore stff very fast way for me to go broke

[@Josh-Kim]

absolutely. cash flow is king!

[@ckipnis10]

Orange!

[@Josh-Kim]

Woohoo! Appreciate you watching til the end 🍊

[@jasonlee1628]

Hey Josh really like your video, do you wash them before listing?

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks! I used to wash or steam, but nowadays I just list everything as is.

[@jasonlee1628]

@@Josh-Kim it’s a lot of work. I am worry that I am gonna get a negative feedback for not washing them. Thank you for your feedback

[@VoidedMirror]

@@jasonlee1628I don’t wash the clothes unless it has a noticeable odor. Otherwise, I note flaws or stains. I don’t want to add additional wash wear by washing them. The buyer should really be washing the clothes before wearing them anyway.

[@whitesnow7777]

@@VoidedMirror isn't it Ebay policy to wash them before sending them out to the customer? "Used clothing must be properly cleaned and include a statement that the item has been properly cleaned," I asked the same question to technsports and he even said "All items are washed before listed on ebay, it's ebay policy."

[@DanInDemand]

I just started the video, so sorry if you say later what is your qualifications for items you are sourcing? Are you going for fast sell through, ROI or something else?

[@Josh-Kim]

Hey Dan. There’s a few things I try to consider, but definitely no hard set rules. For the most part, I’m willing to pay more for an item if it has higher sell through rate (greater than 90-100%). If it’s in the 50-60% sell-through rate area, then the ASP needs to be in the $30 range and I don’t want to pay more than $6-8. General guidelines, but sometimes I end up buying things because I think they’re cool 😂

[@FritoPotatoPup]

Orange!!!!

[@Josh-Kim]

Woohoo! Appreciate you watching!! 🍊🍊

[@carmenrivera3693]

I'm part-time, and my week looks pretty same as mine. My cost is also same and it hurts but what can we do. Orange

[@Josh-Kim]

Definitely hurts sometimes. Appreciate you watching until the end!

[@1960bluebug]

Do you put invoices inside packages?

[@Josh-Kim]

I send the items without invoices.

[@mythoughts6922]

The shoes you shipped, who was it through? What carrier?

[@Josh-Kim]

It was ground advantage through USPS

[@kimho6643]

Orange 🍊

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching! 🍊

[@sandcastledaydream]

Your in NJ!?!? Are you going to AVN rummage?

[@Josh-Kim]

Yup! In NJ. Just looked it up that sale, and it looks great! Can’t make it for spring, but might have to try going when they have the sale again.

[@bcole7366]

Heyyy glad you’re back. What a great video. Orange!! I learned about the brand UNTUCKit from you a wicked long time ago. Sadly the last UNTUCKit top I had sold for $10 :(

[@Josh-Kim]

Hi Brenda! So good to see you here in the comments 😄 Yeahhh I’m trying to relearn which brands are good nowadays. So much has changed the past 2 years!

[@tooalienforearth5638]

When you cross post does it take the item out of the other platforms inventory?

[@Josh-Kim]

Hey. I pay for Vendoo to help with crosslisting. Sometimes it automatically delists, but a lot of times I manually delist on the other platforms when an item sells. I can delist through the Vendoo app on my phone, so it’s not too bad!

[@tooalienforearth5638]

@@Josh-Kim thanks! A video on how this is done would be cool

[@lin90210]

🧡

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching! 🍊🍊

[@AmberResells]

#twovideosinarow !

[@Josh-Kim]

🥳🥳🥳

[@ychongy]

Orange. Surprisingly I've been finding cheaper better brands at garage sales. do you plan to do garage sales again?

[@Josh-Kim]

Maybe down the line! I’ve been mostly focused on thrift stores these days though.

[@figgyflips689]

So you don’t check items before you buy? You don’t wash your used items? Why not??

[@Josh-Kim]

I try my best to catch flaws while thrifting, but yeah… unfortunately I feel like I miss things more often than I’d like 😮‍💨

[@neoanderson726]

gemini thrifts of YT travels from PA to NJ to hit those town wide yard sales and church rummage sales she makes a killing ,,, ususaly the stuff is priced to move

[@Josh-Kim]

Love her channel! I hope to run into her one of these days. We source in the same areas sometimes. Definitely some great sourcing spots here in NJ!

[@temujinkhan6326]

Orange man is here

[@Josh-Kim]

Let’s goo. Thanks for watching! 🍊

[@lmp8932]

I prefer the long videos 😀Do you have garage/yaer sales around your area? So many good buys from them - unfortunately the closest ones to me are in the 120km round trip so there has to be a few to make it worthwhile. Have a great week - orange! 😁🦘🦘🦘

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching til the end! I haven’t been to a garage sale in a while, but March to October is usually when they happen here. Hope you have an amazing week as well!

[@mary-josumner9051]

So glad you are back!

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate that!

[@NiftyNate-sy7gp]

Orange!

[@Josh-Kim]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching 🍊