STOP PASSING UP THESE BRANDS AT THE THRIFT STORE!

[@GradysMom]

I'm only halfway through this video, but had to pause to say excellent job 👏 I've been a reseller about 22 yrs now & I still enjoy learning & hearing insight from others. This video must have taken a lot of work, time, & research. Well done!

[@beckyparkco]

gahhh thank you so much!!!

[@theskithouse5172]

GradysMom -- You said everything I was about to type, so I will just say "ditto." 🙂 Also Becky, a lot of the NWT Zara is coming from Salvation Army. They buy overstock from Zara & then mark it down 1/2 price. Eventually at my local stores the un purchased goes down to $1. I have gotten A LOT of NWT Zara that way, and have made GREAT $$.

[@beckyparkco]

@@theskithouse5172 thank you for your kind words, and who would have known???

[@PivotPointPatterns]

One of the best reselling videos I've watched in a very long time!

[@aprilcharleson8663]

As a fellow KZbinr I just wanted to say thank you for this video because I know how much time went into editing this. This is an excellent video for anyone who needs a little more info on these basic brands. It’s well made and I agree with all your points. I just some a Coldwarer Creek maxi dress in a patchwork style for 40$. New with tags CC does well also scoring around 25$ a piece for general items. I just sold a vintage madewell jacket for 50$. It was denim.

[@SarahWilley838]

I always enjoy your videos. This format was amazingly helpful! Not asking you to stop any of the other stuff you're doing, but more along these lines mixed in would be fantastic.

[@bubbabuduba7410]

Excellent, excellent job!!! I learned so much. Thank you for doing the work for us. So helpful. The only criticism I have is to allow for the pictures of the examples to be on the screen for longer so we have enough time to see it. It’s super quick and I always have to go back. Even tho you have a beautiful face, I would like to see the pictures of the examples for a longer while you talk over them. Great video!

[@Nikki-i9d]

As a new reseller, this video is well worth the time. Thank you!😊

[@janicedodgevibe]

soooooo much VALUE in this video!!! Took full notes!! ~ Truly helped me evaluate 1.) how to hone in future sourcing 2.) how to salvage & price & describe FF or Mall Brands I heavily sourced months ago before I became more educated ~ IE: insights on Anthro, Lulus, Express, FP (ugh!) ~ tho I adore them personally, Zara, Urban Outfitters ~ all those specifically = so I dont feel they are just a pending LOSS to avoid listing A FEW I THINK ALSO FALL INTO THIS PICK & CHOOSE (surprising but reality) (wa wa) (love their mature looks) (& animal or artistic prints) • Michael Kors (poor MK!!) • Vince Camuto (artist!) (they both deserve better!) • Maeve from Anthro (fun prints & trendy looks?) but now cheaply made... and... • Loft / A Taylor and a brilliant ArttoWear Designer who I just dont GET why why why she doesnt command higher valued $ = Cynthia Rowley!! (her brilliant Wearable Art & PartyWear is just amazing creativity ~ but doesnt command $$??) Same w Betsey Johnson!! SUCH a Fun stunning designer epic shoes & funky art wear obviously Juicy Couture (unless actual Y2K vintage) PERHAPS BC ALL THE ABOVE (Including Calvin K & others you mentioned) = are now so oversaturated & intentionally sold NWT to widen their reach, (ugh) @ the "resale type box stores of TJMaxx, Ross, Marshalls, Burlington, even H&M.... I think those brand decisions ALWAYS DEVALUES their standing significantly... its like a sad instant fashion death when I see them intentionally distributed to those FF Box Stores... 😮 ____________ a few other low ball common mall FF brands = that may need salvation to know if anything can work at all = OR just 100% AVOID = • obvi Talbots (higher sizes?) • maybe TopShop (maxis/trenches?) • Some Kendall Kyle (shoes?) (though they do just fine in life!) • (poor) Lauren Conrad • (poor) Rachel Zoe (they TRIED! feel bad for them! esp Lauren: she almost tapped into the Coquette Girly Blush phase, but kinda missed out) ____________________ SOMETIMES I HATE THAT "FF" is such a BROAD term including actual "designer" (non luxury, but quality named brands) I MEAN, Michael Kors & Shein shouldn't be in the same FASHION TIER! I WISH there was "Premium Fast Fashion" Tier vs "Fast Fashion" jumping straight to ("Boutique" vs "Obscure Premium" like Scotch&Soda or TheKooples or Marni etc ~ then up to "Luxury") Feels like the Fashion Pyramid needs to be broken up into a couple more "Upper Middle Class" or "Lower Upper Class" = for those $200-$800 Original Retail and/or Quality Brands = Simply being lumped in w "True Lowball Volume FastFashion" or "Mall Brands" I mean ~ I live in San Diego we have "Luxury Mall Brands" like (Coach) all the way up to LV, Hermes, Prada & beyond... Need a bigger Pyramid! 😊😊😊 MY WISH LIST FOR THE INDUSTRY! MEANWHILE = EPIC MONUMENTAL EFFORT TO RESEARCH, ASSEMBLE & CREATE THIS HELPFUL VIDEO CHEERS TO YOU!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@catherineyoung1433]

Get you a Poshmark KZbinr who is a professional teacher!! 🤗❤️ Wow! So much helpful info yet again! Thank you so much!

[@rachellejean-batiste208]

This was a FANTASTIC video. The concept was original and very needed. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

[@beckyparkco]

awww yay! Thank you for watching and your kind words!

[@Theclosetscratcher]

If you can find a vintage A&F watch, woah! A&F has some really high dollar vintage military clothing as well. What a great deep dive girl! ❤

[@beckyparkco]

thank you! Yes - vintage A&F is where it's at!!!

[@cayleyelaine]

Beckyyyy I love that you deep dived Maurices!!

[@beckyparkco]

hahahaahha gahhh ty. I made myself do it and shocked myself lol

[@SchwallySells]

Becky!! Because of you, I found the TS old navy flannel! It’s so cute!!

[@marylee2732]

I’m so glad I found your channel, I listen to this whole episode in one sitting for the first time.

[@CarolanRoss]

NICE work here, Becky. One of your best videos. Appreciated.

[@beckyparkco]

Awwww thank you!!!

[@JoyJaspan]

This video was super helpful because I pass over most of these brands in the thrift and note I’m going to start looking for specific styles that you highlighted

[@yuliyasvarishchuk2541]

Some recent bread and butter sales I was super pleased with.... a NWOT Soft Surroundings Linen Dress, Size 3X, sold for $75, and a 2023 season Banana Republic Italian Wool plaid blazer for $190!! Banana Republic has upped their game recently and I've seen some nice quality and expensive pieces. Great video!

[@beckyparkco]

Yes! Banana Republic is a great brand that values quality. I was going to put Soft Surroundings on my list, but seeing as how they've been bought out, I didn't know if it was worth it.

[@yuliyasvarishchuk2541]

⁠@@beckyparkco Oh I had no idea they were bought out! It was an older tag Soft Surroundings piece, maybe that helped its value? (Plus it being 100% linen and size 3X) I’ve passed on every other SS piece I’ve seen in the past year though, comps are just too low for the profits I’m looking for. So I think you were right to leave it off. My example is an outlier for sure!

[@gelliott3252]

I can only imagine how long it takes to make videos like this, but wow...such great information! Especially as we are putting the 'Summer Slowdown' behind us and gearing up for Fall. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@beckyparkco]

thank you for your kind words! It took too long. lol.

[@MariTr716]

A new reseller and hesitant to do clothes but you’ve encouraged me to try … probably just a little bit .. for now🤣.. also makes me wish I’d saved all my clothes from my late 20’s and 30’s

[@collinsa1994]

Thank you for making this video. As a new reseller, this is such good information to know!

[@stephanie3106]

Excellent information! I really appreciate the photo examples since I’m a visual learner. Thank you for putting this helpful information together!!

[@JenStar-n8h]

Fantastic video. I can only imagine the editing , research, time to provide us the information. Wish I would have saved my clothes from high school! New sub!

[@ldbonbon1983]

Thank you so much for the deep dive. 😮 woo this was a lot a great information and as a new seller I sat down and had to subscribe and write everything down.I couldn't pass up on this good knowledge. You are awesome ❤

[@ThriftChica]

This video was Gold, Thank you so much!

[@landy07s7]

Wow, what an amazing video!! Thanks so much for all the work you did to put it together, soon helpful!! Bravo Becky👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@beckyparkco]

thank you!!!

[@nancyarmstrong3486]

Wow, this video was packed with so much good information. Even those these might be bread and butter brands to many, where I live they are Bolos.

[@MountainStateResell]

AWESOME video Becky! So much EXCELLENT information. Love it 💛💙

[@mindystahl7701]

This was super helpful. Thank you for doing all this research and sharing! I had a good laugh seeing one of my sales in this video 😅 (the Zara toy story denim utility jumpsuit!)

[@teresawhite9413]

Great video packed with so much valuable information! I don’t understand why BR doesn’t always sell for good money. The clothes are high quality and aren’t cheap to buy retail. I think the quality is so much better than a lot of brands that sell for high dollar. The first time I found a Reformation dress, I thought wow this feels so cheap but it sold for over $100. WHBM is usually great quality too but I can’t give that brand away.

[@valeriewhittaker4152]

Great dive into these brands! Love finding A&F and Anthropologie, but always comp first since there’s so much out there.

[@beckyparkco]

SO MUCH. Such great words of wisdom.

[@corinneleger4760]

Thank you for this video! Like you, and most of us, I find a lot of these brands at the thrift. I appreciate your research with in these brands! I have found some beautiful Banana Republic pieces that have sold for good profit I will keep my eye out for more of these brands/pieces.

[@iriscortez5]

one of your best videos for years. congrats! great research and content

[@lisah2302]

Thank you so much for this information! Appreciate your time and effort in putting this together to help your fellow resellers! 😊

[@beckyparkco]

thank YOU for watching!

[@Petal_glow]

Very nice video, thank you! I find these A LOT, but normally not the most trendy and sustainable items. Great to know about AF❤

[@beckyparkco]

yes! It's hard to differentiate between the new trendy pieces from a brand and the older items.

[@lindseymcgonegal9960]

Really appreciate all the work you put into this- very helpful and I’m definitely a new subscriber!

[@erinsmiles2day522]

Same!

[@creativelycat]

I LOVED this video!!! Thank you soooo much for researching and sharing❤

[@denisegruber7527]

I love this video idea Becky!!

[@beckyparkco]

@@denisegruber7527 gahhhh ty!

[@hiddentreasureskc]

Love this video Becky! Great information for sure. Take care;

[@tonyashaw4571]

I’m in the middle of the video still but EXPRESS! What?? Love these videos! So helpful!! Fantastic job!!

[@nataliyakovalski8102]

Wow great job on a research! Thanks!

[@christinasnedeker8411]

Super helpful video! I really appreciate all the specific insights (details like mentioning the date tag on BR pieces). I also enjoy your pacing; purposeful but not rushed. It's clear you put a lot of work into this video and you know what you're talking about. Thank you for this video and keep up the great work! i just subscribed. :)

[@WildCardTraders]

The Abercrombie Emerson looks like an 80s wedding dress. This is a lot to digest.. I'm watching it again... maybe 3 times.

[@Elahnah.Reseller]

Yes, super valuable info! Thanks for doing the heavy lifting so we don't have to.

[@beckyparkco]

gahhhh thank you for watching!!! I'm glad you found value in it!

[@lindakalogris5956]

Awesome video! Appreciate all the time you’ve put into this subject and sharing with us! Love all your videos and have learned so much from you 💖

[@wendysvintagefinds]

What a great video Becky. Thank you for all the hard work ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cardluk]

Love the videos, thank you! Just a heads up though, A&F and Coldwater Creek brands are on the VeRO list.

[@Vineyardedge]

American Eagle and Levi's too. I always list my NWT under pre-owned.

[@TheLouisking]

Great video! Thanks for sharing the tips.

[@cole_christine]

This was a world of info! thanks for sharing ❤

[@kaniesiaevenson2910]

Love this-so much detailed info ❤

[@222Melody]

Thank you for this video! So many tips and useful info ❤

[@katshoop68]

Great video. Thanks!! I’ve been doing well with Banana Republic and Madewell.

[@sculpturegrl1]

Thanks for a great video, Becky! I’m new to selling fashion and this was immensely helpful!

[@beckyparkco]

oh yay! I'm so happy to hear that!

[@jamieomahen2656]

Great video and the research you did!

[@jennieharris9841]

Thank you so much for this video. It was entertaining and also extremely informative!

[@swimmer1ization]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge I learned alot!

[@AVE-45]

Thank you for this info!!! So much value ❤

[@cryschapman]

I have pretty good luck with Anthropologie. I find it and free people a lot. I've had some good sales with some of the Anthro collabs and Maeve collars. I think they collab with artists not other clothing designers but I could be wrong. I also would add ASOS and H&M with the Zara category. I see those 3 as the same and if it's the right piece in any of those 3 brands they seem to resell for about the same price for me.

[@lizellison9916]

Wonderful! So much information and tips! Thank you! ❤❤

[@beckyparkco]

you're welcome, and thanks for watching!

[@NikD215]

Thanks, because I've passed over A&F because their stores weren't doing too well, but it looks like ppl are coming back. It's weird the way reselling works, I use to love South Pole jeans for men but they hardly sold for me so I had to stop getting them, now these jeans go for well over 50 bucks but of course I can't find them anymore. Ahhh, reselling!!!!

[@beckyparkco]

yes! it's hard to keep up with the changing times for sure.

[@Meekavintage]

GREAT VIDEO❤💙you are the RESEARCH QUEEN ! one of my favs ..so much great information 💻

[@beckyparkco]

gahhh I appreciate that!!!

[@Thielenandmia]

Oh my goodness Coldwater Creek is from my area 😂. Inland PNW is North Idaho, Sandpoint Idaho to be exact. Coldwater Creek bankrupt from overzealous behavior and actually harmed many community members when it closed down. It’s a quality made brand but locals wear Pantagonia, Northface etc. Too cold here and no where to wear “fancy”. Definitely not made for hiking, fishing, boating and camping lol.

[@les0101s]

Really good video! So organized and so much info! Thank you.

[@beckyparkco]

thank you!

[@Bhumikachaudhary22]

Thank you for this informative video. I have been passing those items at a thrift store. Amazing work 👍

[@beckyparkco]

honestly, I've been passing a lot of these brands too haha. Now I know!

[@boraborahowie]

Wow this is just what I needed. Now I’m excited to get back out there and start looking at these overlooked brands! Thanks girl! ❤

[@beckyparkco]

awww yay! I'm glad you found this helpful!

[@reneeprall2012]

Thanks for this video. Really nice overview of basic brands. I have sold some old navy and banana republic.

[@beckyparkco]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! and yay for selling some good ol' Old Navy and Banana Republic :)

[@thetimelessrosevintage9963]

Very informative!! Thank you!! ❤

[@rcaruncho8719]

I love your videos, Becky! Thank you for sharing your deep dives and your wealth of information! You may have mentioned it before in other videos but, I was wondering what video editing program you use? 😊

[@beckyparkco]

thank you! For this, I just used iMovie :) I have an editor who edits most of my videos now - I think he uses adobe?

[@angiegracie6954]

I’m 66yo and I wore Madewell when I was a teen in fact it was really popular. So there should be Madewell vintage out there unless the Madewell today is a totally different company. Ok I just did some research and when I wore Madewell I wore the original Madewell brand. The Madewell you know today is only the company J Crew purchased the Madewell trademark and manufactures clothing under the Madewell name but it is not the original Madewell that started in 1937. Boy I wish I had all my 70’s clothes. 👍

[@mr.hotdogseniorrescue6823]

I absolutely LOVE J Crew! That’s the only merch credit card l own. 💕💓❤️

[@beckyparkco]

ooooh wow thank you for sharing that with us! I don't even think I've seen a pre-J. Crew Madewell tag - I'm going to be on the lookout for it now!

[@beckyparkco]

@@mr.hotdogseniorrescue6823 I used to wear it SO much!!! I've cooled won a little bit, but it is still a super great brand.

[@raedog68]

I found a vintage pair of Madewell jeans from the 1970’s! Wide leg. So cool.

[@beckyparkco]

@@raedog68 oh wow!

[@raedog68]

Abercrombie in the early 90’s, and Im assuming 80’s, was a preppy store. Like khakis, and plaids! Dress shirts, ties…They were famous for an over sized shirt, called “The Big Shirt!” lol. (Or something like that). Ive found Farm Rio at Marshalls!! And Love Shack Fancy!!

[@krishuber7209]

Thank you for all of this valuable information!

[@audreysalinas8269]

Amazing video. So incredibly helpful & well researched. Wow!

[@beckyparkco]

awww thank you!

[@JOJOsPicks]

Great info. Thanks for doing the research❤

[@beckyparkco]

haha of course. It was good for me too!

[@Bubba.garage]

Love the video I’m hoping on the reselling platforms with my youngest son to teach him about vintage an new clothing An we are like an online garage sale style we sell everything From toys Car parts Home decor Gardening Clothing Just thing we find around the Washington area

[@beckyparkco]

that's amazing, and Washington is a GREAT place to find great inventory. Best of luck to you!!!

[@heatherhull1009]

Super super helpful!!! Thank you! This is exactly what I needed, what to look for and Not to!

[@beckyparkco]

yay!!! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@heatherhull1009]

@@beckyparkco have 2 pages of notes, lol!!!😂

[@beckyparkco]

@@heatherhull1009 yassssss

[@kaiapfaffl]

Great video. Thx for your effort. Appreciate you

[@blancabatista]

What a great informative video!

[@bargainswithjoy]

Another great video Becky!

[@beckyparkco]

@@bargainswithjoy thank you, friend!!

[@ginomcdonald551]

Great work Ms. Park!

[@beckyparkco]

haha thank you!!!

[@lindanorman-si6ie]

Very helpful . Thank you. Lastly do you buy Talbots?

[@donilu694]

Thank you for this video!

[@SuncoastSupply]

Thank you so much, great information!!!

[@Dana-vq1tk]

I appreciate the mini tutorial on what to sell between 50 -100.

[@user-ms6rm1fc9x]

Abercombie, American Eagle sit forever for me!

[@beckyparkco]

it can for me too - that's why you either have to stick to almost current season or maybe last season items OR pick up vintage. Anything in between tends to sit.

[@NewWing333]

Great video!! 👏👏👏

[@nancykennedy9397]

Its funny! I have a bunch of things that are NWT. I have not had good luck with them. The only thing ive sold out of them was a jumpsuit from old navy for $11. A gentle fawn kimono for 15 and a ten tree ( sustainable company here in canada) on sale on their website for 33 i got 11. I was because i found a pair of joseph ripkoff jeans that sell for 188 here in canada. Kinda unique and i got 70 for them. They were not nwt. Sold in two days. I think canada is definitely a different market so just trying to figure out what sells. Sometimes i think its luck. People who just gappen to see your item and want it

[@beckyparkco]

oooh that's so interesting to hear about the differences between CA and the US. Thank you for sharing. I would do a deep dive of what's doing well in Canada!

[@nancykennedy9397]

@@beckyparkco your video has helped me realize how I can do that

[@mardyroostercod]

WOW! I had no idea poshmark showed sold listings! THANK YOU!

[@melodyrose3554]

Great video great info! Thanks!

[@beckyparkco]

@@melodyrose3554 thank YOU!

[@gaillove6005]

So valuable!!!

[@jojose417]

That must be why I’ve been able to get so many of these brands at my local bins everyone else is passing up on them! lol

[@gwenmonday1451]

great video !! thank you !!!

[@homermunoz5069]

Great video!

[@PAPA_TOES]

Wow, you put a lot of work in making this video!

[@heatherknox4002]

I know i always passed on Chiccos and then I was shopping online for a jacket for myself and came across some Chiccos jackets for sale for like 150+ and that was even including the sold for prices and Thred Up

[@FUNNYBUNNI1]

Wonderful video! Thank you thank you 😊

[@beckyparkco]

thank you for watching!

[@marywilson8722]

Haha to linen I totally don’t get it as you say, I look like I just rolled out of bed in it.

[@jennylake_mi]

Wow. Great research. You can do hard things....:)

[@beckyparkco]

that is one of my favorite mantras haha

[@arleenem9828]

I sell a ton of Abercrombie & Fitch mainly because my personal closet is A&F…people sleep on it 😂

[@RedViper77]

New sub here! Ty for the info!!

[@crabcake23]

Eileen Fisher didn't make the list?

[@amandajones8052]

Excellent, thank you!

[@resellerstoresellers579]

Awesome video thank u