High Competition & Prices in Goodwill.... Can I Still Make A Living? Trunk Haul!

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[@Queen_of_Hearts-Sharnell]

I wanted to say, you showed and sold a wooden tray a couple months ago, and since I had one I had not listed, I was inspired to list it. It sat for almost 2 months, and I went back to see what was going on with it, I revised it, switched the main photo, described the colors a little better, it sold the next day. Since I had commented in it, I thought I would update and also let viewers know, if you have a higher profit item that has not sold, if you refresh a few things on it, change pictures around, it will sell.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Yes!!! Congratulations 🎊

[@paraleezappa5882]

@@lavenderclothesline Karen, please help ask Ebayers to pray for our military at Kabul Airport home to USA. I am doing so because a dear friend (my first love) has a son at the Airport now. Thanks I don’t know how to do this.

[@aurorarodriguez9500]

I got 1 of those lane chests when I graduated (class of 80!) and still have mine. It was a gift I believe to ALL the graduating seniors from Lane. We had to go to the Lane store to pick up.

[@randireisinger8074]

Brass thing...........it is a traveling ash tray.

[@cloverdo-over2541]

Oh that denim boho skirt brings back memories! I had a similar one in the 80s I wore to death with cowgirl boots and a white eyelet lace peasant top. Those were the days!

[@laurafischer232]

You can still source GW. You just have to “know what they don’t know”

[@rockyjaydog6447]

I never shopped for blankets or afghans until I saw you do it. I picked up a blanket that has a police theme with the car and badge and gun but it says New Jersey Police on it so its still sitting in the store but I also bought a 3D afghan and it just sold for 30 dollars plus shipping. I paid four dollars each. So thank you for the tip.

[@clairebanks1462]

Definitely a travel ashtray in your first haul. I have a small one that I inherited. Mine is from the 40's. Unusual as it's large..maybe for big cigars? A unique piece 😊😊

[@dr.valandherbookofknowledge]

Hi Karen! Your Venezia Skirt is a Lane Bryant Plus-size brand. I only buy those brands, for true plus-size fit and high quality, (including stretch jeans). Their jeans and pants are $70 and up.

[@juligriffin6115]

I have my mother's Lane Cedar box from graduating high school; she graduated in 1951 or 52. I have many possessions, but this box is one of my top few most prized possessions. I picked up another one just like it in a thrift store for $2.99 last year with a key and in perfect condition. (I really only bought it to show her). Lol .. the stores you frequent have so much inventory, you are so lucky, but you also have a really good eye. I was actually pleasantly surprised when I visited your ebay store and saw how fairly you price items.. your business model is solid.

[@darlenemchenry1104]

Great haul, Karen! As usual, you have a great eye. The Indikka brocade coat will easily bring over $100. Thanks for sharing your light-hearted commentary. You always make me smile.

[@amyschoeder8896]

I received a Lane box for graduation! The local furniture store invited us all for an open house and we could get our “color” or “season” (remember when people would hold up different color scarves next to you to see if you looked best in warm or cool colored etc…!) and they served appetizers!

[@JoanneOz]

Hi Karen, your videos usually drop just around bedtime in Sunday nights here in Brisbane Australia. It's a nice way to end the weekend. Glad to see you've met someone nice - it had to be a guy who loves reselling as much as you do! 🌄🌿

[@KimKlitz0]

Fire and Light is not always marked. I found my first piece at an estate sale for $2! It was not marked. I posted it on Fire and Light FB group for confirmation as I had no idea. and all replied with a resounding yes! IT IS! Oh my! It is a bottle caddy. You will know it once you find a piece what it feels like.

[@Queen_of_Hearts-Sharnell]

Yes, I do know that sensation, and driving by giant semi-trucks carrying enormous windmill parts is terrifying to me, too. I was on the freeway between a median and a semi, and in the mix-master in Dallas, the semi started to lose control and I narrowly escaped it squishing my 5 kids and me into the concrete wall. I am terrified of giant things that move at 70MPH!!

[@annetteneglia9626]

I think those green stemmed drinking glasses are Libbey.

[@jennyharris2993]

I never heard of the smaller Lane boxes but when I graduated in 1983 I received a large one from my parents for graduation 👩‍🎓

[@stuckinflorida97]

I picked up ten Kliban cat Danbury Mint plates for $1 each. They sell for $15-20 each plus shipping. Otherwise, I steer clear of collector plates, too. TFS your day with us!

[@bethdixon7376]

Incense burner ⚜️

[@donnabelitz3105]

OMG, your hair is the bomb, so pretty!!!

[@babsdecamps3333]

I still use my Lane free gift from 1971. I didn’t buy a full sized one at that time ,but inherited my mother’s!! It’s beautiful.

[@neoanderson726]

I watch youtube resellers what sold vids and the will say how long they had an item and they can tell by the background they used in the pics up to 5 years . Gemini thrifts says " everything sells everything eventually sells", If that blue glass angel was murano and very polished bottom helps identify that could be worth money

[@mariesparkleygem]

Hi Karen! Great Video! You are so right about not keeping up with listing. I laughed when you compared it to Goodwill, but it is true. I think you are correct on the round brass item, to me it does look like a cigarette holder. The beaded belt is a gorgeous design!

[@stinejohansen8342]

I like to just see the same content over and over again 🤩

[@barbarat0203]

I did receive a Lane Chest as a Senior in High School (1973). As far as I know, it was just for the girls, and I believe it came from the Lane Company as an advertisement that we should be considering buying a full size chest. I am sure today's girls don't even know what a "Hope Chest" is. I still have mine and it did come with a small key for the lock. So long ago!

[@rockymountainreseller3858]

Sold a couple of those chests. People love miniature stuff

[@lisak1994]

I have had that feeling of moving. Also in a car wash when the equipment starts moving. I have Vertigo, so it can really hit me hard. Another fun and informative video. Thank you!

[@neoanderson726]

My high school never gave anything

[@attic2market8]

Great tips on clothing, Thank You for sharing your expertise. Happy Shopping everyone 🛒

[@ellenl5626]

Karen, your videos are always inspiring and you provide lots of useful information. I just visited my local Goodwill, where I haven't been in over a year, and was so disappointed. It was disorganized, items were in poor condition and most importantly the prices seemed quite high. I saw two things that I am positive were from Dollar Tree, priced $3.50 and $4.00! The clothes racks were jammed so closely together that a cart couldn't fit between them. I opened a handbag and it was full of garbage. While I appreciate your continued enthusiasm for Goodwill I won't be returning anytime soon.

[@kima7414]

Pfaltzgraff measuring cup sets (any branded ceramic) do very well and are easy to ship. Always pick those up. 👍

[@pamseclecticplace709]

I loved the light blue top with the ducks at 37:32, so cute!

[@kittycattiara9647]

We got the Lane chests from a local furniture store. They wanted you to come back for your Hope chest. I graduated from high school in 1973. It’s on my dresser now. I think the item you thought might be an ashtray is actually a cigarette butler. You took it around to the ashtrays and emptied the ashes into the butler.

[@brendamawdsley9127]

I love the brocade coat and will keep checking to see when you list it. Good find.

[@lavenderclothesline]

It should be listed this week! 💜

[@peacenow4456]

Yep I got one, Lane cedar box. I'm a gal, and still have it. Saved love letters in it. Was so sweet of them!

[@enidpolanco1900]

That floral print top by The Kooples you picked up but put back was nice. I usually pick up that brand that top retailed for over 200 and resells between 50-60

[@anamuntean3276]

I was about to type in the same comment and then I saw yours. Karen, was that burnt velvet too ?🤦🏻‍♀️😁

[@zachman364]

I received a Lane chest for my graduation in 1965. They were given by a local furniture store. We had to go to the store to pick it up!

[@ladivafashion]

I grew up in northern PA (Athens), and received a Lane box at graduation (1981). I did need to go to the local furniture store to pick it up. I don't believe the guys received one. It still have mine, though it's in storage under our stairs. I also have my Mom's (she passed a few years ago).

[@neoanderson726]

I was in a thrift once and they had all these mens suit jackets and I remember you said run your hand down the line of jackets and when one feels different then look at that comp.. I did it and my hand stopped at a made in Italy mens jacket it was very nice and I was impressed how you suggestion worked. I did not buy because I am really not into men suit jackets and I have limited space so I passed but I now use that technique a lot and have found some nice stuff to sell . When I do retail arbitrage at Marshalls or Tj's I'll do one item at a time

[@samanthab1923]

I've made out very well just buying for my teenage son. Whenever we're in the Sport jacket section there seems to be an older gent ready to help with size & fit. This kid has cashmere overcoats, cashmere sport coats, Burberry raincoats. I think they just like seeing a young kid appreciate quality.

[@SalamiNugget]

There are about billion reseller channels now. No wonder there is a lot of competition. We should have kept our business model a secret

[@samanthab1923]

It got way worse the last 18 months. People were home & thought hey why not make some money. Now it's just ridiculous

[@cheryldavis8776]

@@samanthab1923 I'll give a new reseller a look--but my standards are pretty high and only a scant few of the newer channels measure up... Not very many of them are appealing to me, so I pretty much stick with the ones I've watched from the beginning. Those that are worth watching aren't equivalent to the number of reseller channels that are new to YT. Additionally, if I feel like I'm not LEARNING anything from their content, I don't waste my time watching.

[@samanthab1923]

Cheryl Davis Oh don't I know it. I get tired of all the "collectiables" ugh 😂

[@KLeonardM]

Great video Karen . The last skirt , the denim one,, looked upcycled and cute. Could watch all day today . Thanks Karen

[@stacymahan1791]

I definitely got one of those Lane chests from my high school when I graduated!! Still have it! 🤣🤣 38 years later!

[@kitchenworker446]

Great haul Karen. As soon as I saw the dish ( that you were unsure what it was and thought it might be an ash tray)- That was my thoughts too.

[@nancyweinberg4874]

I still have my Lane wood box from 1965 and it looks just like the one you showed. Nancy. Salem Oregon

[@cathygilani4663]

I got a Lane chest just like that when I graduated in 1977. Think boys & girls both got them.

[@KellyB3]

Yes, I got one of those boxes for graduation. I really can’t remember who gave it to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️. That was 1989😂

[@alfa5243]

1965. We had to go to the local furniture store and pick up our cedar chest. Just like the one you have.

[@FlaNative3]

The pre-fab units on the semi trailer did look a little bouncy but they secure those units very tightly - they're not going anywhere unless the semi crashes ... any big semi going fast on the highway is a little scary for me!

[@lilsparkydylan]

Great haul! Thanks for sharing! (FYI - Algeria... accent on the i... pronounced alegreea... means happiness in Spanish.)

[@lindagsmith7846]

The goblets were nice. Pretty little wooden vase #1) Not too much of interest though that store is neater, thank you & take care 🚚🌼🌸

[@donnae2445]

Good morning graduation 1980 Wilmington, OH got the lane mini chest still have it

[@jenmedved1692]

$7 for a Polo shirt is standard and actually good for me, just south east of Seattle.

[@evethomas6812]

Nice finds Karen! I loved the highway footage. That moving feeling is weird. It happened to me once in an upper level parking deck and I thought we were propelling forward when the car next to us moved backwards, Lol... It certainly can be a strange thing!

[@lisagaines2247]

Hi Karen! I was so excited to watch your visit to Shillington GW! It is my local GW and I am usually an early bird there but I’ll definitely say hi if I spot you there sometime!! 🤗

[@LadyDiVintage1953]

OMG...the plates with the wheat....we had that when I was a kid. I’m 69.

[@beckymaus4614]

The owls were black walnuts. I know what you mean about list before you shop, but I am a part-time reseller and Saturday is really my only day to pick things up. I went to yard sales yesterday, logged what I got, cleaned, photographed and listed 3 things. Just a dint, but something!

[@chromegirl7546]

My high school gave us an ad/brochure from Lane (for the girls) offering them a free cedar box, similar to that one, as a sort of mini hope-chest (like the large ones Lane sold). They were free, I think. I didn't bother to pick up mine. In the second store, the dancing couple plates were not decorative plates--they were dinner plates. My parents had a few left over from my Grandmother. I forget what make they were, but I know they weren't valuable.

[@seaside2001]

There were 8 glasses! Another one on a bottom shelf. I kinda liked those for summer. Hard to find a nice large set in good condition. Oh you passed some nice hand thrown pottery dishes. I would have bought a few pieces depending on condition, especially the bowls. I hate Xmas crapolla. You found some great stuff. Love the beaded belt. Love the Chaps vest you didn't pick up. Since this video has been uploaded for our perusal, you didn't get buried under a house belting down the highway! Thank goodness for that. What would I watch with my Sunday AM coffee and morning sloth? (I am so selfish lol) Have a good day Karen.

[@sandyspeer2620]

Ok so funny I also put things together if they are apart!

[@susanb8691]

I received a mini Lane cedar chest with HS graduation. It was given by the Lane company to the female graduates as a promotion. This was 1973 and the idea of a "hope chest" for girls was still a tradition, but soon to die.:)

[@keleatown6838]

Hi Karen, I am lucky enough to live 40 minutes away from where Fire & Light was made. I made the orders for the gift shop that I worked in and then got to go and pick it up. Let me tell you the warehouse was amazing. A couple of years ago they closed and that is why the price has SOARED. Just so you know, not all Fire & Light was signed. The dinnerware and serving pieces weren’t signed except for the glasses. My best sale was a Pink Moonstone Platter $1750. I was selling it for my mother in law so she was quite happy with the price. Happy hunting. I love your videos and thank you for the education!

[@rubywingo6030]

The hope chest hasn’t died here in the South! My daughter has hers and so do her friends.

[@katelynmariahvisionaryarti7619]

I got one when I graduated too.

[@carolann1320]

I call it a hopeless chest lol

[@margaretelder6211]

I got one in 1973 when I graduated high school also. It had a local furniture store name in it so they probably sponsored them.

[@susanewing8458]

Yes, I got the little Lane Cedar box when I graduated in 1982. Good Grief 39 years ago!!! I actually still have it too. 🤣😂 I suppose my box is Vintage....apparently so am I! 😉

[@lisabarton4539]

My sister and I both received a Lane box with key when we graduated from high school. I have them now.

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

I wish i had my key!

[@susanfrancis3892]

I believe that small Lane box was a “freebie “ that one got when purchasing a full size “hope chest”--that’s what they were called in my day (the 1950’s). They were often used to hold gloves or hankies on top of the dresser. We all wore gloves to church, weddings, and funerals, etc. The hope chest was used to hold items for a girls home when she married. Items would include embroidered pillow cases, dresser scarves, baby clothes for the first born, hand made quilts, etc.

[@sophiemilo2823]

Yep, got one of those Lane Wood Boxes from High School Graduation- Still have it on my dresser from 1985- lol🤣😂🤣😂

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Me too from 1970!

[@joytoyouandme4593]

I got my Lane chest directly from Lane, for high school seniors. Girls only. My parents also bought me a full sized Lane for graduation gift.

[@melbakayclark8337]

I received a Lane box at graduation. I still have mine . Graduation was in 1962.

[@user-tk1oi8es3y]

Thank you! Your information is invaluable.

[@laurieloomis7845]

I graduated in 1961 and we received those small boxes. They had a key and smelled like cedar. I think I still have mine somewhere.

[@JacksMomPat]

Hi Karen, you are always so upbeat! I always appreciate that on gloomy days, thanks! Cheers, Pat

[@bonzojenks303]

I have one lane box given to me by my dad. He used to sell Lane in the 70s. It was given to him.

[@rubywingo6030]

Hey sis, I thought your hair was cute! Very youthful looking and really showed off your face. You have great bones! My mother graduated in the late ‘50’s and received one of those boxes. 😁

[@marywakefield3472]

Yes they were a gift from Lane at graduation for girls who looked at purchasing a full size hope chest. I still have mine.

[@marykeen4462]

My husband still has his Lane chest from High School, Hazard, Kentucky. He graduated in 1970. I think everyone received one in his graduating class. I graduated from a High School in Atlanta, Georgia in the same year, we got nothing.

[@prettywoman5554]

While I don't know why you went so hard after the truck driver you might be interested to know that those trailers are designed specifically for this purpose allowing enough flex to accommodate for the bumpy roads. They're strapped down more securely than most mini Van's with the cargo travelers on top. Next time people complain about a trucker, remember, you'd have little without them.

[@mayacarni6776]

Awww the kooples such a good brand

[@CarlottaART]

Great stuff! Thank you!!

[@micheledickey4066]

This is the third video of yours that I’ve watched and I’m loving what you do. I just want to warn you about doing your little trunk haul. You are there for quite a while, if someone wanted to do something to you it would be very easy for them. I also see your purse in your cart while you do this and I’m afraid the wrong person could really take advantage of the situation. Please make sure that there are lots of people around and Park as close to the front of the store as possible. My husband and I teach martial arts and focus on self defense. Please be very careful.

[@KellyB3]

I personally like the thin, flowy tops like that. Great piece! 👍

[@donnabelitz3105]

You missed the railroad glass

[@carolalcasey6684]

I believe that spray painted lamp was painted by a retail store before throwing the lamp away to keep trash pickers from taking it to resell it. You see the retailers spraying or otherwise destroying all things they throw in the dumpsters which is a shame.

[@SaraMarieHale]

i think that coat and beaded belt would do well on depop! i think it's very much in that 60s vibe & also could fit the fairycore aesthetic

[@gibbersking6575]

Nantucket basket! The (women's) clothes! The shoes! The sports stuff! The knick-knacks I see that are not what you want to sell through your store!! How on earth do these items end up in PA Goodwill? When I lived in a well-to-do suburb in Maryland (Annap., Wash. DC & Balt.), I never found such amazing merchandise. Granted, it's been some years but I gave up shopping GW because everything was such junk. The sort of stuff Karen finds in GW I found in consignment shops so the prices outside my $14/hr wage. Good for L'der C'line and all other resellers who find such treasure for their resale businesses.

[@teresaledford2315]

Those are fire and light

[@bestgirl1956]

That coat is great. Goodwill is getting ridiculous with their prices.

[@roseellis6814]

We do not have goodwills that r neat and clean! This should be the Model store for Goodwill! Please let them know for all of us. Thanks for the trip!

[@donnahughes8409]

Fire and Light is not always marked. The glasses that you found was probably not F&L they was not there style of glassware.

[@mariadoeslife4093]

I also match up items that go together! 😃

[@lifesasandybeach]

Yes, 1982 I graduated from Webb City High School, we got a Lane Cedar Box.

[@susandeyoe1445]

I graduated from Webb City HS in 1972. Did not receive one.

[@lifesasandybeach]

In Webb City Missouri?

[@Mia_1941]

Hi Karen please tell Lisa thank you so much for editing your videos blocking out faces, blocking out your phone, she does such an amazing job. I miss her videos the last video was the surprise for your granddaughter just let her know that we appreciate everything that she does for you and I appreciate you too Karen I look forward to your videos I really do and I always give a thumbs up just to help you,thank you so much. ♥️🥰🔥♥️🥰😘

[@neoanderson726]

there was a bag of 8 of those pfaltgraff winterberry house napkin rings at a GW they were asking a lot and then one say I was in teh store and they marked them down to a dollar it was the color of the week so for a dollar I gambled. They sold for 30.00 plus shipping they went to texas and I did not have them that long . I do have other pieces of pfaltgraff not selling . I only pick them up if they are a dollar or less... I'll gamble a dollar not more then that plus I like pfaltzgraff I can keep what does not sell but I would rather the money

[@elizabethwormuth316]

The "crazy mask" was a BOLO as it is Five Nights at Freddy's and is sought out. I have made quite a bit of money with that line.

[@joninathomson9202]

Your hair looks beautiful, as do you love from New Zealand

[@rhondakelley2765]

Hi Karen! Yes, in 1980 I received a Lane chest as a graduation gift from my school. I don’t remember what the guys received though. Thank you for your videos!

[@kreativekimberlycohouseofwall]

My high school gave a voucher for the Lane boxes for everyone in the graduating class. Unfortunately, I never picked up mine.

[@cheryldavis8776]

I have my Lane box, and I believe I also have my sister's... class of 1962 and 1969... (woo! are we OLD!) 😲😁

[@kreativekimberlycohouseofwall]

@@cheryldavis8776 Awesome! I was class of 1990.

[@marthahill1919]

Karen love your hair today Love your videos. God bless Oh yeah , handsome guy.

[@pennyblunk6581]

Hi Karen, I picked up a piece of fire and light (my first was super excited for 1.99) it was not marked 😊

[@jenmedved1692]

True - they're not always marked. I have found 2 pieces one was marked, one was not. I just study the websites

[@maggiehattan3799]

Another great video! You’re such an inspiration. Still sorting and organizing my closet😂

[@melaD333]

I have one of those Lane boxes that I think I received my Senior year (almost 30 years ago)

[@laurabarker2233]

Mine will be 50.

[@donnadesko675]

Love your You Tubes!! I watch them all. I love your hair back. It shows your very pretty face.

[@kathybreslin2657]

Good content as always Karen. I was in Lancaster thrifting this past weekend and caught an Amish yard sale! Great stuff.

[@karenclare9285]

Yes, Thanks for your videos and putting yourself out there to help us all in the biz. You missed the purple plush Peeps , an easy flip and simple ship. I likely would've taken a peak at the Tansy leather kit- flipped one not long ago but it was new and complete for $50.