I Wrestled With Mid Century Art - Thrift With Me - Goodwill Thrifting in Las Vegas

[@LauraMe...]

I have walked out of a store, gone to the car, cooled off by writing a detailed description of the borderline abuse I endured as a handicapped shopper. Then once was calm and had the ideas straight called and spoken with the store manager (Wal-Mart) and let him know I would be mailing a copy to the regional department as well. I worked on my now non working feet in both factories and customer service often at the same time and I will do my best to make my voice heard. Not just a snarky review online, but call a manager and follow-up with a letter. Indifference is compliance and not a vehicle to change. Stepping down from my soapbox... blushing😳😊 Danni, I loved this video, I am learning a lot from you. It's fun and I get to shop vicariously with you since so many stores don't have carts for handicapped and /or the aisles are so clogged with displays it's hard to get around.

[@AnneliOberman]

I have worked in retail for quite some time. There are two problems that I see; first most retailers have cut the number of people they have on the floor. Second, the trend has been to not hire full time workers, but part time workers, who don't get any benefits and simply are not invested and/or interested in doing their best.

[@jilljackson6691]

I took a load to Goodwill today…the guy taking my things was not friendly, opened every box, told me “we don’t take this, we don’t take that, that has a smudge on it, we won’t take it…even asked me..”what’s in this box?”…um..just what it says on it!! Lol….never had this happen before! I went inside and their prices were ridiculous for condition or quality, shelves not that full, and at check out they had a paper saying they were in need of clothes and shoes. I told her they needed a paper saying what they wouldn’t take! So maybe they are trending to be more of a clothing store..at this one at least!🤷‍♀️

[@sharronwilkison1833]

That is what put K-mart out of business

[@kimnelson2512]

Love the cup with cozy on it.

[@MsDale1976]

My 78 year old hubby is a die hard Trekkie!!

[@lindauribe6872]

If I get a smile from the checker at the grocery store I feel I got service ❤️

[@susandege321]

Huge Trekkie here. Leonard Nemoy gave the commencement speech at my college graduation. Thrilling.

[@VampcatVvvvV]

WoW! wow! wow! The speaker at mine was so self-important. Ugh. I was madly in love with Spock and really admired Leonard Nemoy. Totally Trekkie. In fact I didn't know about Trekker until this century.

[@xstitchfan4984]

Wow! That's amazing and what a wonderful memory of graduation!

[@amandafloyd7237]

Ms Dani I wish you had picked up that oil painting.....it was gorgeous. I'm a new subscriber and I've been binge watching all of your videos and I simply adore you.

[@LauriGutzmer]

This Trekkie totally agrees with you on the downward slide of customer service! Not all, but a lot! Great customer service makes you feel valued and appreciated! Keep up the good work!

[@merlewilcox34]

I'm one of those crafters you were just mentioning but have given ALL of my craft items to a nearby Nursing Home for them to enjoy. I'm downsizing in the hopes my home will sell soon. My passion is genealogy and that is coming with me. My hobbies are quilting and beading bracelets. I've given away a lot of fabric to Goodwill. I have a lot of patterns to sell on ebay whenever I get up the nerve to start reselling again. I do need to get at least 150 items out of here before I move! I will continue to make quilts, work on genealogy and get back to beading when I have time. Quality time with our two granddaughter's is most important to me. Life is a roller coaster ride for sure but am looking forward to a new adventure. I'm 77 and life is short. I have no idea how I got to my parents age so fast? Enjoy each and every day. I do love thrifting and learned of a thrift store near me that I had no idea existed. Can't wait to go once I get a car. Lots going on here! Enjoy your videos so much Danni. You ae the first person I started watching on youtube and then Tiffany and Josh came into my life. So enjoy learning from you. Keep up the amazing work.

[@vintagechick]

We downsized to move long distance I put all my stamps and craft stuff on a big table free a young teacher snatched it all up with the hugest smile!

[@Korenscollections]

I made the mistake of selling my large tub of crafting stuff in my yard sale when I was moving. Now I have to go out and buy stuff again. Sorry to say the prices are outrageous now.

[@merlewilcox34]

@@vintagechick That was lovely that a young teacher came along and added to her supplies! That was a happy ending for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@merlewilcox34]

@@Korenscollections Sorry you didn't take that tub with you too! Prices are totally outrageous now. Good luck in replacing your craft items. I don't plan on crafting, just making quilt tops, genealogy and doing ebay until I get things cleared out and then can relax and also bead. Good luck to you and do enjoy crafting.

[@patriciarobinson5909]

Rooney and Burke is an excellent brand! Good buy!

[@prepper1024]

I want to turn a cactus glass into a pin cushion. Several crafting projects stored in my head, yet to get done.

[@MsJet1]

OMG! When you started pushing the empty cart I started laughing!

[@xstitchfan4984]

Reminded me when I went grocery shopping, and I was stopped by another shopper who proceeded to tell me that I was pushing her cart instead of mine! My hubby was laughing!😅🤣

[@pattianderson4843]

I noticed in the lamps it was empty and thought, " a 2 cart day" , she was finding so many treasures. Lol. I've done that in the grocery store.

[@NewChapterVintage]

😂 If there are three things teachers don’t need they are 1) Teacher ornaments (our trees are only so big) 2) Teacher mugs-our cupboards are only so big and 3) teacher decor items-we don’t decorate our homes with teacher items. Gift cards or simply a thoughtful note are great! It’d be like everyone buying you I’d rather be thrifting ornaments, mugs and decor. A gift card to the thrift store would be more fun. 😊

[@fantasticfindsbyme9589]

Ditto from a teacher

[@bernadettetrujillo5194]

Thanks Anna love this!

[@laurieboucher940]

I second that

[@elizabethcox6236]

Was not a nice thing to say about the educators of our nation.

[@NewChapterVintage]

@@elizabethcox6236 I’m sure it was just an off the cuff remark, but honestly most teachers would just like well rested, read to, loved, clean, respectful, kind humans sent to school everyday. We work too hard for anyone to really think a generic teacher mug is a thoughtful gift after spending so much time with each child. I have a box of letters I cherish though. 😊

[@cindygabbert6397]

You do a great job multitasking and opening and closing items with one hand, along with keeping the camera pointing in the right direction. So much better than I would do! Ha

[@AAD2698]

Oh there are Trekkers out here! Spent yesterday with Trek friends that we all met in the early 90s! Also, in a Trek group on Ravelry! So yeah, still fans!

[@catherinethompson5325]

Omg I'm in love with those 60's pants . They would look so good with a solid color top and wallah style maven yes .

[@mollyswanner1607]

I could not have left that painting! Even with no signature it had all of that awesome signs of being really old, and subject matter very relaxing with good vibes!!

[@jesstallfeather]

"Jim, I'm a Trekkie not a Tribble" my take on Dr. McCoy's famous "I'm a Doctor not a (fill in the blank)" You old school Trekkies know exactly what I mean, LOL The model you have picked up should be a more rare one, the ship was featured once in one time warp episode on the Next Generation called "Yesterday's Enterprise" with Captain Garrett.

[@juliesczesny90]

I have/had all of them. My narcissistic ex LITERALLY just broke them all, with his barehands, then tossed them in a box for me! I'm talking about the: Enterprise, nacelles crushed, saucer shattered; Romulan BoP, torn apart; Klingon ship, at least 7 pieces, and the space station, never found all the parts. I'll never be able to afford to replace them. I've never done such horrible things to others, because my dead father bought them all for my birthday, one year. Evil ex thought I'd had a breakdown, when I caught him with my best friend. No, I pretended to be catatonic, while I devised an escape.

[@VampcatVvvvV]

@@juliesczesny90 I'm so sorry you had to go through that. ((Hug))

[@cynthiaoxley4930]

Jess tall feather: "Jim I'm a doctor not a magician!" My favorite McCoy line!

[@kaymattson7786]

TREKKIE!!!! Yes! Live Long and Prosper 🖖

[@joemcdonold7815]

I'm using hubby's phone (I'm Mary) - I've many of Dooney purses but not a backpack. That's an incredible deal 🥴 I'm so jealous of your great luck! 😉🛒Go get shop done👍

[@ldiane5462]

You are so right! Customer service is very rare!! Most won’t even say “thank you” anymore. It is usually, “here ya go” or nothing at all. Oh well! Take care and will see you in your next one.❤️

[@michelehenne2477]

I always say, Thank you so much. I tell them that I hope the rest of their shift goes quickly. That pretty much always gets a smile and a thank you. 😊

[@loricrozier4348]

I love star trek. New movie coming out soon. I'm also 59 years old. Never to old to be a trekkie.

[@rozannakuykendall60]

Lol! I am still a trekkie from way back.

[@vickihunter1913]

I’m so glad you rescued that poor crossed eyed kitty!! So sweet!

[@s.l.cruson8744]

About 6 months ago I stopped coloring my hair. It was a good change.... however the change was so boring. So I added pastels in the front and under my hair. Just enough color to make it interesting but not enough to cover the grey. Wow! I received a bunch of compliments from my family and strangers. I thought you may want to consider for your hair. You can still be you and have fun with your grey hair. Blessings.

[@vintagechick]

I grew out My bangs as I stopped coloring hair 12 months ago so happy to not need hats in the sun anymore

[@deannalawrence9397]

I am so totally still a Trekker/Trekie and will be for the rest of my life. I even got to meet some of the original crew and some from later shows at conventions.

[@pandabear8163]

Agree, Customer Service is not as in past years, but unfortunately customer manners have become less than polite. Am a retired retail worker and experienced the decline of common courtesy. Right now keeping good retail people is difficult because of poor working conditions and lack of working hours. Most retail businesses do not offer full.time, insurance, etc.and cutting hours is one of the few ways a business can cut costs. We are becoming a society of ghosts, think of the personal transactions we do not have to do- you can bank, food shop,etc. People are becoming unkind because they do not have to be, social skills are not needed when you are interacting with a machine.

[@larkdavis6041]

Your thoughts on customer service is so spot on!!!!!

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Your local shoe cobbler should be able to stitch up that spot on the Dooney and Bourke handbag in a couple of seconds Danni! Don't even get me started on the lack of customer service... Ugh! Loved this video! Learned a lot! Thank you so much! Lisa

[@xstitchfan4984]

I am definitely a Trekkie! As a matter of fact I just finished watching -- Star Trek, The Motion Picture film. There's a Star Trek marathon on tv! Well Danni, as Spock would say, "Live long and prosper"🖖

[@michelehenne2477]

💜💜💜🖖🖖🖖

[@cynthiaoxley4930]

65 still a trekie! Also niche lady fan

[@starrlacey2505]

There was a large fairy style lamp made from milk glass in the beginning- which reminded me of the 🍄 garden I saw a while ago - that mushrooms were made from milk glass vases and bowls! I was told that some of them would light up at night because they used dollar store solar lights in them!

[@TheNICHELady]

That is what I'm planning to do!

[@michelehenne2477]

I am a Trekkie. Mr. Spock was my first crush. 😁 I love the Jack Skellington mug, too. 💜💜💜

[@so.2ndvintage243]

love how you talk to yourself to assure or convince yourself lol. I do it too! looking for the object vibe. I'm clairvoyant haha

[@kimberlyyoungblood175]

There were "Close to My Heart" stamp sets on the bottom row of the craft isle. Those sell really well and are still very popular. They are the rubber pieces to place on clear acrylic blocks.

[@kittyperalta]

The cart thing 🤣🤣🤣 hilarious 💙

[@sherryirbvin7448]

Im a Trekkie. Love ur videos

[@elainesnyder6912]

Full disclosure, I had a crush on Spock. I keep an eye out for the little plastic figure animals from Hong Kong for you. I only find the new ones. 😊

[@maribethmcaroy1]

Nice shopping trip...good call on the backpack purse. Cant wait until your next video 🤩

[@pattianderson4843]

Great haul, I mean , wow! You are so very informative. I listen to what you are saying while you shop and learn soooooo much. Thanks!!! Hi Noah! I agree with what you said about customer service. I've noticed a change in the public in general. A lot of aggressive people in stores and on the road. It's very concerning to me. I just stay in my lane and smile. The world needs kindness and it starts with me and you.

[@jochildress5003]

Oh, goodness. I have the pan and rack for that Temp-Tations trivet in my eBay store! I’m drooling with envy.

[@joannfrese5917]

Definite Trekkie here! 😍

[@MrsTiffanyGrey]

Danni, I love your narration! I watched some of your older videos and heard the music and voice overs--- there is something so fun about hearing you in the moment! Big hugs!

[@julielumsden5184]

I buy purses from thrift stores for personal use, I always smell the purse because leather has a smell as well as a feel.

[@lauriebusch9615]

Once a Trekkie, always a Trekkie! ✨💫 Great finds in those model kits! And amazing find in the handbag!💰😁 I picked up a Coach handbag at a yard sale for $1…hopefully it’s authentic.🤞Enjoyed the video as always! ☺️

[@celiagorleski2716]

The older we get, the faster time flies. I lost the last 20 or so years caring for 2 sets of parents, an aunt and an uncle and we have 2 grandsons that moved in with us in 2011. I'll never regret the time spent with my parents generation and I can't imagine life without the boys. But, I can't get the years back and did miss out on things I would have done. I'm too old to do some of what I had planned and my priorities have changed. Watching the thrifters has been enjoyable and brings back memories. Thank you.

[@rhondabusse8170]

❤I love watching you and I love how you end your videos, it makes my days better 💕 Thanks ❤️

[@michelehenne2477]

I have done that exact same thing in Goodwill. I just laughed and went to my cart. 😄😄😄💜

[@retabates3799]

I am a Trekkie, I love your video, and yes I think service has gone to the dogs, I think some of it has to do with the costumers being rude, and lack of good pay for the employee, I try to be kind to the person who is helping me. and I go to the web site if they have one for the store and fill out the surveys for them and mention the employee by name or I get the store managers attention and tell them that the employee is doing a great job helping customers, thats what I do any way LOL

[@oldforth]

I love that Dooney& Burke back pack vintage vintage vintage, those colored pants are amazing🤩

[@missbabbett9086]

You hit a really nice score with that back pack 😲 great video thank you.😊👍💖

[@susanknight53]

I'm a trekkie! Watched the original back when it was new!

[@thenavylady4630]

I'm still a Trekkie! Been once since the series first aired in the late 60's. I love the new series with Chris Pine. And my favorite series was Star Trek Voyager. I love the concept of Earth being harmonious and good, and the big focus for kids is science.

[@valereysgallery596]

Danni if you snap then they wrap around cords or anything you want to group together and fits. They are called cinch wraps. You can stretch them out and store flat or snap them and store them curled up.

[@virginiam1321]

LOL I constantly find myself pushing an empty cart! I don’t know why there are so many random empty carts in the isles, but if there’s one around I will find it!!! Thanks again for another great informative video!!

[@vintagechick]

Our local GW has a 40 something full time cashier during the daytime on weekdays she is quick always a smile and always polite retail needs to invest in more full time people. The young part time weekend don’t even speak

[@shawna620]

I've been a Trekkie for 52 years & proud of it! ❤

[@joyceshepherd2286]

Watching you try and to open that thing that said the Boss. I was trying to open something with one hand and you came to mind, it’s amazing what you can do with one hand while holding your phone in the other.

[@dittohead7044]

I really appreciate your comments on items - especially the painting. It’s nice to get an education about pieces. I like your insight and your thought process . I did like the Rigley painting but thought it was too expensive There was a mirror right after the still life painting on a lower shelf. It looked intriguing Very very nice video. Hope you do well. God Bless you & yours

[@joannhale6062]

I was screaming YES at my computer screen for you to pick up the Dooney & Bourke bag! LOL Great find!

[@thriftkingdom]

Haha good decision indeed

[@janehouck1906]

Nice estimated value on the backpack and polygon coffee / dish ware 👍

[@M-n-M_gumballs]

Saw the same Dooney bag for 249.00 on the bay..nice finds as always 👍😊

[@lanaritter9410]

Dani, I’ve been waiting and watching for you to make mushrooms???? PLEASE!!!!!❤️

[@sofiesalas6441]

Great shopping trip & you were profitable. I had the fun. Thanks Danni! I loved the purse, so great a deal. The polygon cups/saucers also a nice pickup. The design appeal to my architectural side. I love them. Grew up with those toy soldiers, who knew they would become so valuable. I didn't like them because they didn't have movable arms or legs. Didn't realize thats what made them unique. Live & learn. Enjoy the video. Till the next let's get shopping done video, stay safe & bless.

[@nancyhinds3821]

I'm sort of happy that Tiffany snagged that Opal Egg from Dog Junkies. That was beautiful. I emailed both Dog Junkies and you about it, but DJ never responded and Kari said if it was still available for the sale, I can bid on it. Now I need to contact Tiffany about a price!

[@TheNICHELady]

It is going to be in a live sale that Tiffany and I will do together ;-)

[@mopazo7]

Those Tiffany style lamps were lovely......so many good things in your Goodwill store. Love the crochet coffee mug, definetely a unique craft item to give away during Christmas. Noah, keep going with the comments, I really enjoy them! And YES, I totally relate when it comes to lack of customer service, we should never be okay with it.

[@TheTherian25]

Those things that looked like balloons in the packages ...they are things to put around your neck , after soaking in water , to stay cool ... I think ... I got a package of them from REI ... cost 20:00$... not sure... I used mine for sock stuffers at Xmas

[@lindahill2827]

True not much customer service not even in the Medical ( Dr office ect)field BUT I did go into Chase Bank Sparks NV and got wonderful service and was greeted when I walked in the door Thank you it was Sooo nice

[@janmcguire5268]

Oh, Trekkie Forever!!!!!!!

[@ruthsawyer8867]

I enjoyed your video and have a suggestion. As you look through the works of art, pay close attention to the ones who are sealed with paper on the back. There was a local news story this year, where a man bought a small picture and after he brought it home, he discovered that the back of the picture was lumpy. He cut a small portion of paper to allow him to see inside. You guessed it....he found cold, hard, cash. It was close to 100.00. He paid 2.00 for the picture.

[@donnamoore4960]

I want that Dooney and Burke backpack! I love it !❤

[@terrymobley6731]

Love Star Trek!!

[@carolholland8401]

Glad you picked up the Dooney. It is authentic and vintage. Good score Danni!!!!!!♥️

[@thriftkingdom]

I was thinking the same

[@myrtleburke3218]

I like how you tell us what you paid and what it’s worth

[@trishallain6503]

Oh God Danni you made me laugh so hard when you realized you were pushing an empty cart and not your own cart! That is something I would do myself. I've actually come out of a gas station after paying for my gas and gotten in someone else's car. 😂 But like you, I can laugh at the silly things I do when I'm distracted.

[@junecaudle8458]

I am a cashier at my place at work and yes some of what you say about customer service is not always good but being on the other side of that coin some of us do the best that we can. It has a lot to do with no one wanting to work anymore. That's what makes it hard for everyone. Almost every place of work is short handed. Their just isn't any common curiosity on both sides of the coin. All of us need to learn to have patience.

[@maryjocarpenter7339]

The packages of colorful plastic bars are fraction tile manipulatives. They are awesome when teaching fractions! 😊

[@patriciarobinson5909]

You have a good heart!

[@dottiegnyc1]

Got a good laugh out of the empty cart!!!!! enjoyed the thrifting!!

[@robinwebb2160]

"live long and prosper!" Nostalgic memory...my brother's had a amazing set of plastic solders and extras. On of my favorite past time with them was setting up the solders on two sides and use a shooter marble to try and knock down the other side. Thanks for the memory 😊

[@ElizaEmporium]

Live Long and Prosper!

[@valwiseman5667]

i could be wrong but those coloured paper strips you said you still dont know what they are , look like xmas decorations we made as kids in england . you make into a circle , stick and keep joining on until you have chain x

[@lynnsalisbury3080]

Not much on the goodwill shelves in this video. Rare to find a matched set of lamps. To bad the price was to high. The art canvas lacked punch but was nice. Really good video. Very chill and informative. Thank you! So true about customer service the bigger issue seems to be businesses can’t keep good employees. Bad employees don’t show up for work. The pandemic has completely changed this issue for whatever reason. It’s for sure frustrating.

[@jackie9834]

That backpack got my mouth to drop! I'ma gonna be looking for that brand and style for myself. Thanks for the info!

[@S.Lee13]

Can you put a link to your Poshmark store for us to use? These videos are so much fun to watch. I gave up my buying and selling business a couple years ago when I retired and it's enjoyable to watch you do it. I never did eBay but I had a booth and also sold on consignment for 40 years. I think selling on eBay with such a huge audience you can make a lot more money😁

[@MyDjturner]

Danni, you have to go back and see what that 'Da Boss' thing is. You've sparked my interest now! lol A lot of good scores today but that purse/backpack blew me away!!

[@TheNICHELady]

I should have looked further LOL!

[@lovematters7515]

I think bad management = bad customer service... I feel for the only cashier in that store. Love your sense of humour Danni!

[@lonewolffullmoon]

When Dooney & bourke were made in the USA the factory back east and considered vintage Now they’re all made in China they’re still dooney’s and are authentic they come with a card of authenticity and they come with a number that you register online with I was sad to find out that they are now all made overseas

[@michelehenne2477]

Yeah, that is sad.

[@lonewolffullmoon]

@@michelehenne2477 I actually sent a letter to headquarters and told them they were a “sell out to China” and they should’ve kept the factories and employed US workers I actually wrote them a letter to let them know how I really felt....I didn’t get a reply back (and it is sad 😞) the way of our world got to make that extra buck!

[@Go_Vintage_with_Bri]

Star Trek 🖖 and taco!

[@VampcatVvvvV]

Hi Bri👋🏻

[@georgettelikens3455]

Lol, when you realized you were pushing the wrong cart, it made me chuckle. I've been a Dooney and Bourke fan for about 30 years. I probably have about 20, they last forever!

[@thriftkingdom]

I laughed too lol

[@ozarkzoe]

Great finds Danni. Love the black leather Dooney & Bourke backpack what a score. Loved the comfy pants too. The colorful Kathmandu is awesome 💐

[@WendyMarieMedia]

Great shopping trip. Loved the part where you were pushing an empty cart. And very informative commentary, of course. I'm glad to see you picking up items that you plan couple with other items you either have or will have in the future.

[@islandxtc1993]

I have to remind myself all the time to be nice to the person who is assisting me. I've learned that lots of stores are not hiring or can't keep their employees causing the ones who do show up to work to have to do the jobs of 5 others. Treat me nice and I do the same. It's more of management that should step up and help when they see their employees getting overwhelmed

[@michellebryant5577]

You are sooo funny!! Thank you you always make me smile!!! I mean how many people talk to tacos!!! Hahaha

[@trishallain6503]

Dooney and Bourke is an excellent brand name purse, bag line. On the inside tag that says Dooney and Bourke, on the back of the cloth tag is a serial number. I have 3 D&B purses. I've been looking for a back pack for a good price.

[@theresaohman7187]

Dani, those pants would look great on you at your next party! Whoo hoo! You could get a cute white loose talk top to wear with it??

[@theresaohman7187]

Our Savers in the big town west of me is now total self check out. I hear you about customer service at some places, especially some thrift stores. I asked at the Goodwill what the color was and the lady said, rudely, we don't do that here! I wanted to tell her to stop being mean but someone else will. I hope it's her boss, lol.

[@theresaohman7187]

That backpack is great! I don't know anything about name brands but I think it would sell fast! Loved the video once again, thanks!

[@susanschley4265]

D & B IS One of the best vintage purses to buy the last one I got I spent $50.00 on.

[@RPHayes]

Yup an a TREKKIE have been from the beginning almost 69 and still am LIVE LING AND PROSPER 🌟 TREK 4 EVER😊

[@RPHayes]

Thanks! You got me thrifting again. Love your vedios and I have 2 small TORTIES