Goodwill Thrifting is a sport in my town

The hunt is real! I spend hours and hours each week, combing through thrift stores, estate sales, auctions & flea markets ... to bring home the goods and prepare them for selling in my Ebay store, and on Facebook Marketplace, which fully supports me.
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[@seaside2001]

Lovely sheepskin. I used to clean mine on very cold crisp winter day when there was a deep fresh snow. I would take it out and give it a dry shampoo with the snow, shake it out, hang on the outside line for an hour, bring it in and comb it as you intend to do. It came up beautifully and smelled fresh like the outdoors. Having told you all that, I did the same with my live house cats. I would pop then into the snow bank play and rub their fur with the sparkling fresh snow that twinkled in the sunlight. (I didn't hang them to dry-lol). Popped them back into the house and they would sit in the sunny front window grooming themselves. This cut down on any dander that caused allergies in the house. My Mom taught me this - and she did the same with her fur coat. Hang it on the clothesline outdoors and rub with crisp dry fresh snow. (Back in the days when we wore fur up here in Canada). Now that I live on the west coast we don't get snow and if we do it is sloppy wet and only lasts for a few hours. Not suitable as a home cleaner.

[@anitahaviland3036]

Rugs. I used to take my throw rugs, antique ones, out in the snow and sweep snow over them to clean them.

[@seaside2001]

You are a girl after my own heart. Thanks for the comment.@@anitahaviland3036

[@marleybedford8628]

I wish I had snow. So clever

[@marciacarr3643]

Such a good idea

[@tiffanylonghurst507]

Just found your channel! I'm new to resale, just started the end of May. You are stunning, so classy and so kind! Thanks for sharing! I learn a lot from you! I wish all resalers were as polite as you.

[@judijudd2129]

Usually, GOOGLE LENS will identify your glassware within seconds... most of the time.

[@brenday3889]

The clear glass fan plate was used for ladies' parties such as bridal and baby showers. A matching cup would typically hold punch and sit in the indented area. Fancy in its time!

[@vickicone6355]

You two are so adorable! So happy for you both finding each other - a match made in heavenly Goodwill😊

[@doreenmiller3285]

Karen you always make me laugh! Today it was ‘guess they’re not friends anymore’. Just love your sense of humor ( and your videos).

[@cinnie2543]

Thank you for always providing such a great education for us. Very fun.

[@katherinefuechsel8747]

I believe the fan plate pattern is Daisy and Button.

[@NanaColeen]

🥰Love, love, loved this video👍💓 The pens are wonderful🖋 and one of a kind and history. You too are fun to watch.

[@LadyDiVintage1953]

I am homebound now, i’m 70 and have back, knee and hip problems. Bad enough I can’t shop. I do have collections that I add to from Ebay or Etsy. When I did thrift I had a special purse (oversized) and I kept thrifting supplies like a tape measure, black light,4 of each size batteries so I could test in the store, magnifying glass, dollar tree readers with extra strength….. you get the picture. Your buggies are just WOW. You’re from the north so you probably say cart. Lovely rug. I’d keep it…it’s sexy. LOL

[@brianhenry2385]

Sheepskin Pelt: Had one for many years that I brought home from Australia. They sold and described them by the number of pelts it took to make them. You can usually flip them over to count the pelts.

[@bobbinoethlich5281]

The lidded clear glass candy dish brought back childhood memories of grandma filling hers with delicious individual chocolate candies

[@amerwine]

I fill mine with perfumed dusting powder. My grandkids think I’m so fancy!

[@gggrandmotherannonetsy423]

I hit play on the video and turned to get a drink of water, when I turned back around, you had two carts full. I just laughed out loud. Great job.

[@lionheart830]

Me too!

[@lynn8524]

Great finds today! That was very nice of you to give the information on the Timber Creek Turnings. Very unique pens.

[@marybrand1977]

You can iron out creases with a dry iron on the back side of the poster.

[@NiftyNate-sy7gp]

A good friend of mine when I lived in Maine made pens as well. He would use historical wood, etc and even made pens for our family from the fur of our family dog after he passed. He also made us pens from our children’s special crabapple trees purchased for them by their grandmother when we sold our home and moved to Vegas. Also, since Maine is known for lobsters and hunting, he created pens from shells and moose & deer droppings(sanitized of course)! Wonderful gifts. He sold them in gift shops up and down the coast.

[@lindaknous1741]

We had almost this same horse lam in the fifties. Mother got it with green stamps!

[@shirleyjames3737]

That Lamb's wool would be so good for an elderly person to lay on to keep them from getting bed sores.

[@lionheart830]

Karen, you are so organized I am shocked you don't know if the go-pro is charged! But it made me laugh, we can't handle everything! I know that! Love you dearly! Our Goodwill has raised prices like crazy. Cheap handbags were 3.99, now cheapest is 7.99. Lots of dollar store items selling for 2.99. Lowest price they sell anything for is 2.99. Your Goodwill has so many wonderful items! TFS!

[@lavenderclothesline]

I worked 75 hours this week so couldn’t remember if I charged the batteries 😂

[@lebalori]

Aww thanks for the shout out Karen ❤️. You got great stuff that day 👍🏻👏🏻

[@carolynhester6827]

Just started watching you two. Yall are amazing and so helpful amd such great tips thank you 😅

[@PamYoung-su8gw]

The vintage inspired bear on wheels was made by Ganz. I purchased mine in the early 2000s. There is also a sheep and a reindeer to go with him.

[@pamilagrimes1588]

Thanks so much for featuring the pen artisan…just purchased a pen for my boss,s retirement gift. Because what do you get a gift for someone who has everything and can afford anything…a handmade pen from his favorite stadium!!! 😀

[@mariaroldan4200]

So perfect! A win win

[@lavenderclothesline]

That is awesome!

[@DorothyakaCookieD_49]

It’s BEEN a LONG MINUTE!! Glad to take this time to catch up with two of MY FAVORITE PEEPS!!!☺️🥰👏🎉🥳

[@DorothyakaCookieD_49]

Definitely taking a gander at Timber Creek Findings! Thanks so MUCH!!!👏🎉☺️

[@judybeller4627]

I love that you know your stuff and don't buy things that are low or questionable quality and/or condition. I really respect your good choices and the prices you charge are fair. I've really become a fan of your channel. And your gorgeous husband adds interest and a little spice as well. LOL.

[@shannon_w.]

Those pens are incredible! How inventive!

[@SeekingTruthOnly]

That is a GORGEOUS sheepskin! 😍

[@lisapastori9778]

Hi, Karen, I have to buy that horse shoe horn from you when you list it. My husband just said to yesterday, "I need a shoe horn!" thanks for all the random useful information!

[@seaside2001]

Hand crafted pens are quite common here on the artisan island, Vancouver Island and the many Gulf Islands. Made with many different kinds of wood from our rainforests, Aboriginal designs, and they also make turned handles for sewers seam rippers, crochet hook handles, etc.

[@maryharelson4352]

I like it more when you do clothing

[@cheryldavis8776]

And I love it when you do ALL hard goods!

[@giselawilliams1877]

Daisy and button🥰

[@beckyhennesy6245]

Thanks for another fun video.

[@theannruddgroup]

Love that horse lamp!!

[@terryshaw3493]

Another great video! Thanks to you and Roger.

[@joycehalstead]

Love the video ❤❤❤

[@bethingram7494]

Believe the rolling polar bear is also House of Hatten. Enjoy your Channel!

[@melissabarker2128]

My father was a wood turner and he made pens just like the ones you showed. I have several of the ones he made from wood and acrylic, they are family treasures.

[@maryjanehopper7372]

The glass was beautiful!!! Especially the compote!

[@sherryabel8297]

You both are great, I really enjoy watching you videos.

[@pincushiondoll]

Wow great shopping

[@maryjoymath3545]

Those pens, very interesting, such a talent!!! Thanks for sharing!!! 💞💞🙃💞💞

[@glendasully]

Another lovely video & lots of fun to watch

[@tamabogert9494]

The jack o lantern tea pot is everything. 😂

[@keepingitreal215]

The rug, amazing. We haven't had a haul video in a minute.

[@pennyrizzo110]

You two are the cutest couple!! Love your channel!

[@brennagreenglasspeacock]

Hi Karen! Hi Roger! It’s too early for me too 😂

[@Holly-dazed]

Those champagne glasses would be good for your booth!

[@campbellscraziestlife8435]

Omg 😱 I’d love to have that candy dish

[@petesnyder6281]

Morning Roger and Karen.

[@thomascabral8443]

nice as always Karen

[@fibersflowersandfinds]

My Dad made hand turned wood pens. His kids and grandkids each have one of his pens to remember him. And his great-grandchildren have made pens using some of his tools that we passed down to them. They are wonderful, useful, thoughtful gifts. I like Karl's approach to upcycling memorable items to make his pens -- very cool idea.

[@deborahveryking6441]

Great video

[@tweedandfeathers6302]

The glass fan pattern is daisy and button. Very common pattern in older glass.

[@heatherkearns6229]

I put my sheep rug in the washer on cold, delicate, and hang dry. When dry I brush it out with my dog’s brush. The back does get a little crunchy but smoothes out over time. I would just brush it out if I were you for reselling.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Way to big to fit in my machine 😁

[@laurabarker2233]

GM Karen. The Connie Mack pen was from the Philadelphia Athletics "A's". My grandfather was a water boy for them. Babe Ruth was playing there and used my grandfather's bat and broke it. Babe then gave my grandfather one of his bats and signed it George "Babe" Ruth. My father has it now.

[@kimkuks6370]

well, its a contact sport here in the bronx...lol...keep on keeping on!

[@nrivera4380]

Karen, I thought the USPS charges extra for 22" and over. The pens made by Carl were really cool! Great gift idea!

[@user-vz3jm7fr8g]

Sounded like they were having a dance party with the loud music. Party at Goodwill! I learn so much from you. When I thrift now, I look and stuff and think “what would Karen say?”

[@qneekshop4370]

Daisy and Button design on the fan shaped plates.

[@annsmith4739]

Hi Karen an Roger lv coming around with you Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👋👋👋

[@barbarascarpa26]

Hi Karen and Roger.❤ we are thinking about doing ebay .

[@ja86sa]

Oh I would like to have Goodwill in my country... Best regards from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

[@ellenmoon1787]

Love the sheep skin rug there a steer huge rug at are thrift store for 295.00 to high for my walet

[@tammyhaley9876]

Karen I’m very picky and I saw online olive trees sold at wal mart. They are on sale. I saved 40.00 dollars. Just a thought. I got 8 foot. They do have different sizes…… hope that works for you. My order came very fast.

[@susandeyoe1445]

There is a ceremonial every year in Gallup, NM

[@user-ij6vc2ts3d]

Get a black light and shine it on the glass if it is green it is old and valuable

[@breathofhome6315]

Canned air or a air compressor would work to get the dust and leaf bits off the rug or other shaggy plush, etc.

[@TheVintageBumbleBee]

If clear glass was sellable, us resellers would be millionaires!

[@barbarascarpa26]

Just noticed love your hair..❤

[@user-iq9cn2hf2x]

My GW would want $99.00 and I’m not kidding. They’ve raised their prices again and their price for just basic stuff is 9.99. Crazy. All going to a landfill

[@beverlyrichards9845]

That horse is a vintage tv lamp…..when I was young relatives had a panther lamp on their tv…but I did see a horse lamp once…

[@cindyhowells9813]

My parents had ducks on theirs!

[@carolegernett4351]

I am not a fan of pelts of any kind but the other items you pick up are very cool.

[@chandrawilliams2289]

Hi Karen

[@amellenthin1]

Thanks for the tip about Timber Creek. I just bought a pen for my mom's bday. She is a Penn State grad and rabid fan. The pen is from Elm from State College. You might have to get Roger one:)

[@lavenderclothesline]

That is awesome!

[@davidadams9391]

I love clear glass….the reason they break it is so that no one gets a free piece of glass….you either buy it or they destroy it. Some of it is antique but they don’t care. Hello Goodwill 😅

[@Paulsofsteel]

Some minor chips can be repaired with nail polish and/or sharpies. I just make that fact known in my posts. I have a large collection of nail polishes and color sharpies just for this purpose. hope this helps.

[@catherinewhitman8333]

They dont let us go thru carts of " new" stuff.....we have ro wait until they put them on shelf or rack!!! 😢 But there is an hassle or fist fight over items on Saturdays and Sunday when they put the new colors tag out! Its crazy ...I miss out on great stuff but I cant stand to watch grown adults fight over used stuff! 😱🤪

[@shirleyjames3737]

You should have taken the glass fan.

[@SusanLancaster-ro3xc]

Love watching your videos. I live in Southern Lancaster County. (Yes, my last name is Lancaster too. 😄) I shop at Rt 30 Store at least once a month. I do look for you. Maybe one day, I'll get to meet you and sah Hi! enjoy watching what treasures you find to sell. Thanks for sharing about the pens. Gave me an idea for my husband's Christmas gift. Thanks! Was wondeing, does Roger have an ebay page too?

[@thrifting_in_the_ozarks3887]

He does. Click on the ‘more’ to read more in her description and it tells hers and his.

[@bettydavis2128]

Hi Karen I guess you already that Walmart sells artificial olive trees 6 and 7 ft reasonably priced. Love your husband's white hair.

[@arlenerodrigues4032]

There’s a reasonably priced olive tree at Costco right now.

[@kirstenscholz4482]

Hello from Germany 🙂 , when I come home I put averything that I bought for 5 minutes in the dryer to eliminate dust , hair and other stuff so that it is not all in my house 😀

[@joanwillison9922]

It all goes into my washing machine’ then the dryer.

[@jamieomahen2656]

Do you ever repair items? I am thinking the pumpkin with the chips. Kim and Don aren’t friend anymore😂😂😂 Off to check out the pens!

[@jacquelinefisher3226]

Collectors prefer perfect as well, we do not car to hide a blemish by turning the chip to the wall.

[@pollyanna163]

You have great Goodwill's. Our's SUCKS!

[@donnae2445]

I wonder how much business you bring to goodwill? This one is so big and the quality of the donations are so good, makes me want to visit.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Between Roger & I, tens of thousands of dollars every year

[@organizersrus]

I have a sheepskin waiting for me to clean it. It has yellowed quite a bit and I’m needing to learn how to get rid of the yellow.

[@peacenow4456]

Hi Kids: Could you use upholstery vacuum brush on the fleece and vacuum it?

[@lavenderclothesline]

No it probably needs a wire brush

[@petesnyder6281]

I ship my longer items UPS.

[@BebeSatos]

❤❤❤

[@cindyhowells9813]

I have to say I was so disappointed!! I thought from that haul your video would have been longer! I guess that happens when you get all hyped up for something because I saw your post on Instagram. 😊

[@lavenderclothesline]

The post is Sundays video!

[@HappyLife-wv5ms]

Maybe Kim and Don are friends in heaven😢. That looked fairly old.

[@kathybarnett1905]

Too early. Lol !!! 😅

[@KLeonardM]

😍😍

[@ellaestrada6113]

❤😊

[@user-wk5wd3oz2v]

Do you list items daily and how many items on the average?

[@lavenderclothesline]

It varies greatly these days with working on youtube so much 💜

[@organizersrus]

Karen, I’m unable to locate the “Buy Me a Coffee” link/button. Can you tell me how to find this? 💗

[@lavenderclothesline]

I no longer use buy me a coffee 💜

[@jeanzammas500]

Can you tell us how to get in touch with the pen guy..I want the buffalo trace pen

[@laurabarker2233]

Karen posted a card when his info.

[@barbaraknispel8294]

How about a haul. Its been awhile😊

[@lavenderclothesline]

Hauls don’t get as many views 😔

[@dsteinotr]

Are you sure that the shoehorn is not made from Bakelite?

[@claudiamac453]

Your numbers are down on eBay? I hope you are making it up from KZbin revenue!

[@lavenderclothesline]

KZbin is another full time income for me 💜💜