💲 Thrift Buy & Resale Challenge || Week One 💲

[@veronicapreciado1603]

This is just friendly advice from seasoned eBay seller. List ALL your items as you bring them in. Do NOT go out and buy more items if you have not listed all the items you already have to sell. Overbuying or having a "death pile" is an easy way to accumulating STUFF you really don't want to keep. Trust me I KNOW! Best wishes, I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun!

[@jenniferannfox2316]

I started picking and selling since last summer. You can certainly make a job outt of it. If using Ebay your fees with a minimum store is 4.95 a month for thestore, then 10% if in good standing and then paypall gets 3% then add shipping. When you get he minimum store level, there are accounting summaries for the business in detail in which you can review that has all details per item. My average sale rate is 51% profit on an item after deducting fees.

[@JacquelineLP]

I’ve been a eBay seller for well over 10 years(not full time but every now and then) I actually found a Gucci bottle opener for .80 cents and knew it would make me some money it sold for $80 bucks! It was a month before it sold but hay that’s how selling works sometimes! I have a very old video on my channel one of my first videos posted and I’m sharing some of these selling tips. Have fun selling and thanks for sharing Sophia! 👍🏾💐💜

[@lkk4928]

Great challenge! I remember you used to dabble with ebay years ago. That Tupperware tray is not missing the bowl and the lid is actually used to hold ice under the veggies and dip to keep them cold. Back in the early-mid 80s I had young SAHM's friends that sold Tupperware with the home party nights.

[@amyhowell4000]

I love this idea. Good for you Sophia! Good luck. Can't wait to see the update video xxx

[@MarisaAndChew]

Sophia, I love to shop on Ebay and just looked at your store after watching this and noticed you don't have the price listed for shipping. If you take the extra time to get the prices for shipping listed it will definitely help your sales! I never even click an item when shipping isn't listed, never mind bid, because I've heard bad stories of buying something for almost nothing and then being charged 30 or 40 for shipping. Sorry just wanted to give you this tip as someone who does purchase from there a lot! Also, if I see "Free Shipping" I know it's included in the price, but for some reason, I am more likely to buy with free shipping even if the item costs more than if I see a good price but then a shipping fee! So, if you took say the camera and made it 20 dollars with free shipping, i think you would get a lot more action! Just my opinion!! Good luck and have fun!!!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Shipping is listed.

[@mygreatchallenge]

You have to click on the item to see the full listing with the shipping.

[@grandma581]

You guys are so cute. Sophia you have A good eye for quality finds !

[@sallymay3228]

I own the corningware platter. I never knew it had those accessories but now the tiny scratches make sense. I use it on holidays to serve the meat.

[@bettylou3709]

I have three different tupperware chip and dip sets. I used to babysit for a Tupperware party lady. She paid me in tupperware. I have tons of the old stuff from the late seventies.

[@meeraramlochan3523]

Cute Couple Scott and Sophia! Love that spreadsheet!

[@heatherfeather2711]

Ooh, this was fun. I love antiques, my whole kitchen is vintage or made in the USA. Nice Corningware, I never saw the extra pieces before. I have noticed people will pay more on Etsy, it seems more like pleasure shopping as it has to be brand new crafty or over 20 years old, while the bargain hunters shop eBay and filter through all the junky stuff if they shop on individual stores. Good luck, looking forward to the results. I have lots of antiques from years of shopping that I procrastinate listing, maybe you can get me motivated...any tips are most welcome!

[@PASwiftUTube]

What fun! Proving your husband wrong is irresistible to any wife. You are a great couple. Enjoy the challenge Anne😂

[@Kristinrose39]

I've only watched 2 minutes and I'm already excited about the challenge! yay thank you Scott!

[@bluejay5531]

Yeah! this sounds like fun! Wishing you the best of luck Sophia and looking forward to your update!!!

[@BellinaSkyBright]

Like the Fenton. Did not know about it. 😊

[@Jake92574]

The Tupperware Dip Set is $48.00 at my local antique mall. There is a large booth there with hundreds of the older TW items. I love the old original cereal bowls and I bought a few there for $6.00 ea.w/lids. Good Luck winning the buy & sell challenge. :)

[@sonyahubbard3226]

I bought a purple Chantal tea kettle at Habitat for Humanity ReStore for maybe $8 max, they go for around $100. At Goodwill, I got a brand new RainMate (if you're familiar with Rainbow vacuums and accessories, you know how $$ they are) for 2 bucks. A vintage aluminum cake dish with cover, etc..I don't know brands and antiques at all but I tend to have a good feeling about stuff. Good luck!

[@donnawiseman9311]

That's an interesting challenge. I look forward to seeing the outcome.

[@deborahbenjamin4490]

Love the little Fenton piece! Will definitely be watching how it goes for you! We used to sell vintage things years ago to make grocery money when our youngest kids were small. & now that my husband wants to retire we have to look for ways to make money so I am considering going back to selling. We did used to have a lot of fun going to auctions,garage sales and flea markets. Glad you are doing this challenge & very interested in your outcome! ; )

[@debrasummers5479]

Love this video, look forward to more. Thank you.

[@ACGNikki]

😱 This is such a great idea!! And would make a great series! 😍

[@joellakoslowski5397]

Lovely clock sounds.

[@grny28]

Resale is a big business, good luck you'll have fun!

[@roserose9442]

You two are so funny! I think you will be happy even if you just earn a $10 profit. Seems like it's more for fun than anything. A good majority of people are just cleaning out their stuff especially with this Konmari trend and just giving to goodwill to get rid of it. Goodwill still got what they asked for the item and proceeds still get donated. Thank you for sharing this fun challenge with us!! good luck!!

[@Spokenfan]

Lovely Sophia 💜, Scott is such a hoot 😂. He always has such sunny mischievous attitude ❤️. What a fun challenge 👍. Love the ACME name it reminds me of my favorite all time cartoon “Looney Tunes”. We see people at Goodwill all the time using their phones to check prices and buying tons of items. I don’t know if they have an app on their phone or if they are just checking on eBay or google. I would love to make extra money doing that. Lots of pretty items you found. The Grandfather Clock is so beautiful to hear. Remember You Can Do It! We love y’all 💜❤️💕🐶🐶🐱

[@heideray7343]

How fun! Can’t wait to see how it goes. Good luck!

[@jengus1951]

I have that Tupperware dip set. Love it & still use it!

[@Dolly9261]

I do too!

[@safepethaven]

My favorite is Corning ware in the cornflower blue pattern; I started collecting it for my engagement 'hope chest' items -- late 1970! Still use it every day! My everyday dishes are Corelle in the "Old Towne Blue" [dk blue on white] pattern.

[@JennsCorner777]

My aunt has had some corelle in that pattern in small cereal bowls, my cousins and I grew up eating off of them. As an adult I am amazed at how they are so sturdy and reliable even after years of countless kids in her kitchen eating off them. I can't wait to get my own Corelle set so my kids can use great dinner ware that I know will last.

[@cherylmayers5394]

I do that as well and try to at least double what I paid for it. I like Facebook Marketplace because there isn't a fee and I don't have to ship. Things do sell it just make take a little time. This is a fantastic challenge …. good luck to you!!!

[@crowdedisolation]

Good luck! I hope you make a boat load of money.

[@dee4174]

We did this for a while and it made us enough for a holiday, but the house soon filled up with unsold junk as it's pretty addictive. 😂 Dont forget Ebay and PayPal fees and fuel to and from post office and thrift stores. Enjoy the challenge, I am sure Scott will be proved wrong and you will make some money. ❤

[@cherylmayers5394]

That's the only thing I don't like about Ebay and Amazon are the fees. That's why I like Facebook Marketplace.

[@jdawg414]

Ugh it is so addictive! The hunt is so fun but the actual listing part is another story.

[@earthbybike]

Will be interesting to see what the a plates go for. Appraisers say to stay away from the plates. If they have to tell you its collectible.............. run for the hills especially if it is x of 50000

[@sonyahubbard3226]

Ohh dear 😞 feeling this, sorta similar situation with added active pipe leak somewhere probably causing significant damage. And we’ve never really had anything so nothing to sell. Good hustling, Sophia! And a reminder to the 🦢s.. if you don’t skip out of the ads, it generates more income.

[@gretchenmctavish7823]

I fear that you are feeding my latest obsession... been thinking about doing this for several months. Looking forward to seeing how you do. Ah...another excuse to putter around the thrift stores.

[@MemeS-sb2cq]

This sounds like fun!!

[@teresacrowe2119]

Yea! Prove Scott wrong 😄good luck on your sales 💚

[@snoopy63ify]

This is how I make a living . Good luck!

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

I don’t know Sophia I think it’s a great hobby, buy but don’t keep! I get the feeling you really like the “hunt” of thrifting more than keeping part. I did EBay for awhile after I quit teaching in 2002. I sold off quite a bit of my stuff and donated the rest. It seems harder to sell things these days, I tried a couple of times in last few yrs but gave up. 💜👍

[@CRebecca1944]

Such a fun video . Good luck on the challenge 🙋🙋

[@karriegress5969]

$3 for the Tupperware is great! It is missing a bowl with a lid that you could put in the middle so if there are any leftovers, it could be taken out and put in the fridge. The selling point for this item was you could do tacos, putting the shells in the 'lid' and extras in the sections, veggies and dip like you said, and also if there are things you want to keep cool, you put ice in the lid and set the sectional on top. I still use mine.

[@DreamMom90]

I had this one too. I got it when I got married. It was great for parties!

[@Spot4art]

It is work. I know what it is like to market and sell artwork online. It was a full time job for me. I wish you luck❤️

[@normataylor7806]

Good luck so enjoy your videos

[@cadencechrome4783]

Scott, I feel for you, its a lost cause.

[@cfinn9652]

You might change the description on the Tupperware tray to include the word vintage. More likely someone looking specifically for older versions to find it. Good luck!

[@mygreatchallenge]

I don t know anything about tupperware. I am not sure if they still make it or how to date it.

[@moonglow7710]

This is going to be interesting because people who used to make a good living selling on ebay have stopped because of increased fees and a flood of people selling on there now.

[@mygreatchallenge]

I personally prefer the Facebook marketplace. No fees. All cash. No shipping.

[@annabellwood2198]

Great merchandise you have definitely I will visit your Ebay shop and see the goody , I love your ring where you got it from ?

[@angiemichael2750]

I have the same tea pot !!! I'm curious to see what price it brings. 😉 Good luck with the sale!!!

[@jeannebowes2898]

Good luck with the challenge. We sell vintage online as well as four sales a year.

[@kayerin5749]

You two are so funny! And normally I really enjoy your videos. But I do have a bone to pick. I use Goodwill and Thrift stores to buy things I can't afford otherwise. And I've noticed a trend of people going to these places and other low cost stores and buying a bunch of stuff and turning around and selling them for profit. (Actually saw someone buying in bulk at Walmart and turning around and reselling them!) The result is that now these places are learning that and the prices at. Eg.: I went to buy an item yesterday that was priced three times what I could buy it for at the Dollar Store! I know you won't be doing this on a regular basis, but I think you might want to think this through before everyone and his brother is taking advantage of those of us who truly can't afford to do this. It's not a game for us. I must say I'm dismayed and disappointed in this practice.

[@heidemebus9284]

That is what came into my mind. I:m donating good Things to charity Shops, so People that can't afford it can purchase it for Little Money. Not for People who might sell it with Profit.

[@theresataylor8974]

Don’t fret. There is plenty of stuff to go around. Most thrift shops have their own e bay and Amazon shops that they sell items “picked” before things go on the floor.

[@angelajthorpe]

I read this past month that donations to thrifts stores are up 20-40% across the board because of the Konmari videos that were released on Netflix in January. Thrift stores have been overwhelmed with donations.

[@badvegan]

@@heidemebus9284 Most people who shop at thrift stores can afford to shop other places, but they prefer not to spend more money on something if they don't have to. I can afford high-priced groceries, but I'm still going to shop at Aldi to save money, for instance. The money earned from the sale of thrift items goes to help people no matter who buys the items. And people who use thrift stores because they genuinely can't afford to buy new things are getting things like clothes, kitchenware, and things they really need, not the collectible knick-knacks and mostly cluttery items that people tend to resell.

[@kayerin5749]

@@badvegan With all due respect, I do shop for some things to beautify my home; just because I'm poor doesn't mean I don't take pride in how my home looks and I want to make my home as charming and pretty as possible; Decor is not just a luxury of the well to do. I do see what you're trying to say, but dismissing the poor as only needing "basics" is probably not what you meant. Again, my point is people who take advantage of the system and essentially scam others to make a profit are the focus of my anger. I also must say that the Dollar Store/Dollar Tree type store have been a big help in finding ways to create/use items to decorate that are not unduly expensive. It is just that it used to be I could find a few excellently made items that were truly special at an affordable price. I know that GW does a lot of good, but that does not excuse charging exorbitant prices for certain items, like almost five dollars for a sprig of faux greenery!

[@lilliecanterberry4348]

I’ve always wanted to do that! Good luck.😊

[@raquelcruz3874]

You go girl good luck.

[@kellyallin3007]

So exciting!!!! You GO GIRL!

[@nasirb3914]

Find me corning Visions glass cookware without scratches. I'll buy it.

[@colleens5014]

Our you shipping to Canada Sophia.?

[@carteenmacm7279]

Exciting

[@JB-mv5tq]

Thank you so much for the excellent two previous videos explaining the entire process. I have donated so many valuable items due to lack of knowledge of eBay selling. I have a "tea set" of China consisting of about 20 items minus the teapot, never used, I bought and carried back from England that I would like to sell. In your opinion, would you sell the pieces as a set or individually or can both be done somehow? I hope you earn an excellent profit and would love to see you quit your job and develop your You Tube channel and maybe supplement with this. You continue to inspire me and are so positive and talented. Your videos are the best I've seen.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Try the Facebook marketplace first. No shipping. Just local pick up and all cash.

[@vanademetriou6307]

the look on your face on the first 20 seconds is exactly the same as mine when I buy staff. 😂😂😂😂

[@teresitacolon6970]

Hi Sophia Believe me I know is hard and overwhelming, but know God is with you. Have faith everything will work itself out and our loving Lord will provide. What's important is you and your beautiful family. The rest is material things that will provide peace that is needed now as you sell it. May god bless you with peace, strength, and lots of faith. Never give up, you and your family are kept in my prayers. 😢 Soon your husband will be hired again he's hard working and he knows his skills. God bless you and your family.

[@Imar5d]

What a fun challenge!

[@jeanpartington164]

Good luck you can do this ❤

[@Val_23358]

Exciting!!!

[@anitafontana6403]

Great Challenge...what about ebay fees....I have collected more expensive items and going to open an etsy shop..I wish us luck

[@mygreatchallenge]

Fees are not huge. I ll calculate that once I get a handle of what I can make. Remember I do not pay for packing material boxes etc. I get that for free.

[@snokatt5027]

Ohhhhh l collect Fenton...

[@beckycopeland5415]

Question, if the buyer pays for shipping how do they know how much to pay you? I'm trying to figure out how to do this ebay thing.

[@mygreatchallenge]

At the end of the video there is a how to series I did a fee years back. Click on those it will teach you how to do ebay

[@patriciadudzik6440]

You 2 are so sweet just love you

[@pamelakeyser5965]

I have some items I already own that I would like to sell. I havent because I have not figured out how to do this, what to charge and shipping costs. I did you learn this please?

[@pamelakeyser5965]

How did you learn this please lol?

[@mygreatchallenge]

At the end of the video there is 2 videos that show you how.

[@pamelakeyser5965]

@@mygreatchallenge I watched to the both times, no videos on how to, and none listed. Confused lol, I must be missing something.

[@mygreatchallenge]

At the end of my video there are two icons to 2 videos I created way back then. Click on the icons.

[@dori1425]

You are an entrepreneur (very impress).

[@ItsSophiaSlay-p6r]

Great challenge. Keep in mind Ebay takes 10% fees and Paypal takes 3% fees.

[@PinkLemonade2020]

Also those percentage charges apply to shipping too

[@JennsCorner777]

And a listing fee correct?

[@ItsSophiaSlay-p6r]

@@JennsCorner777 if you do not have a store, now the first 50 listings are free.

[@ruthlloyd1163]

Gooooo girl !!! Prove you can do it! 💪

[@icefamily2002]

Hi Sophia, this is love from Hong Kong😊 Add Oil.. The best future is waiting for you and your family.💪

[@patriciadudzik6440]

Scotts easily confused isnt he????hahahahaha

[@nancypeteja6560]

Sophia, you are ALWAYS up for a CHALLENGE!!! Yes, alot of people do this sort of thing. Check out Michelle at: "Thrifting 101"...she is very knowledgeable about vintage cookware and glassware. Happy Thrifting and selling! Have fun!!😄💖👍

[@evilredcaboose]

I'll be curious to see what you gain

[@thegrownupstable626]

I think you would make more money on your items on Mecari! It's so easy, I have done both. But Mecari I have made 1400. in three months just selling things I found around my house.

[@JennsCorner777]

Hi I would love to know if you've had had any issues with Mercari? People's negative reviews keep me away from the app but I would love to start there.

[@thegrownupstable626]

@@JennsCorner777 Hi, I have had 121 sales since November and have made $1512. and not had one problem. The negative reviews scared me away also at first, then I just jumped in. The shipping rates are a little high, but it doesnt seem to make a difference. I love it!

[@teressacharlesworth4109]

wish you luck you will win

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

Sophia, out of curiosity, would you please add time to your spreadsheet? The hours you shopped, time you spend washing things, photographing and listing time, packing time (and any time you spend either ordering or shopping for supplies), post office time, etc. because I would be super-interested to know what kind of 'hourly wage' it turns out to be to do this. I always acknowledge that people have both educated themselves about what's valuable AND probably spend more time than people realize doing it. I think you need more time than money to resell, no? You have a whole lifetime of appreciating and collecting especially the tchotchkes. I'm sure you can spot these things a mile away. It's a honed skill..... xojennyinseattle

[@mygreatchallenge]

I d quit if I did that. It is very obviously consuming a lot of time

[@janeturner9192]

Good Luck!

[@heatherholliehaller]

Oh, I do that with handbags

[@cathleenjones3051]

Do you have a channel so I can follow

[@heatherholliehaller]

No but I watch Thrifty Southerner. She does a great job. I live in Florida and I have been selling on Facebook Marketplace.

[@heatherholliehaller]

My husband just said I should.

[@pattis7108]

Your spreadsheet is missing shipping and eBay fees. You won't make straight profit on eBay.

[@mygreatchallenge]

It s been added since

[@heatherholliehaller]

Hi Scott

[@jeanniesponza6653]

What would you charge for shipping?

[@mygreatchallenge]

Shipping is estimated on each item.

[@heatherholliehaller]

Scott sounds like my husband

[@bekayezme]

You need to include materials and postage.

[@mygreatchallenge]

It s on the ebay listing.