Thrift Store Employee SHOCKED at How Good My Finds Were

Hey! My name is Josh Kim and I'm a part-time clothing reseller. Here's an inside look at my week as I work on building up this side hustle, from thrifting for profitable items all the way to packing & shipping what I sold on eBay, Poshmark, and Mercari.
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[@2evangelina]

I agree with you on the way you handled "NO SHIP GUY" that's just what I would have done. So glad you're back doing what you love.

[@Josh-Kim]

Glad I’m not alone on how to handle that situation! Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.

[@PatNat59]

I had to smile when you showed your phone's photo bank! Looks like mine!❤

[@Josh-Kim]

Our phone camera rolls are something only another reseller would understand! 😬

[@mygodisable2]

Josh you found some great items, good haul. You had a nice smile on your face. I can tell you were very satisfied with your bounty. Great 👍 job.

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks Deborah! It was a great day of thrifting 😄

[@donin99]

You did the right thing. Negotiating after a sale is already made is against ebays rule and frankly buyers who do this are almost always a pain.

[@Josh-Kim]

Yeah. Sometimes you just have a bad feeling. Definitely a pain!

[@retrobydestiny1030]

Enjoying the content!! Great finds! I stumbled into a new rack completely filled with men’s NoBull and Bylt last night. Ended up with 31 items!

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate you watching. And wow!!Such a good feeling when you run into a rack like that at the thrift. Love to hear that. Huge score!!! 🥳

[@bigjohntechreviews4807]

Nice day for you out Thrifting, I'm new to selling on eBay, and for me learning good brands to look for helps me out when I'm out thrifting. Thanks for the informational video. Have a great day eBaying. 👍🏼Also subscribed to your channel

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate the sub and thanks for watching!

[@californiapattycakes4417]

Wow!! Nice finds & sold items! 👏👏👏 so glad you are making content! 🎥

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

[@kimh4551]

Great finds and sales im so glad your back !

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks! Good to be back 🙌

[@aslobos]

Wonderful finds😁💐

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you! 🥳

[@jamesdablowski2763]

Glad to see you again Josh!

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate that. Good to be back!

[@rjhicks4631]

Excellent haul Josh ! Great finds 😊

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching 😄

[@jenniferlee9830]

Awesome haul! Really quality clothing.

[@Josh-Kim]

It was a good thrifting day! Thanks for watching 😄

[@CharlesMichaelSidwell]

So glad that you're back! My main source of reselling income comes from jewelry. However, I have never been knowledgeable when it comes to clothing. I knew of some of the brands you mentioned, but not on branded jeans like MOTHER. I don't always find enough jewelry to make the income that I'd like, so being able to supplement with clothing pickups might be a good idea. Keep the videos coming!

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching! Yesss there are so many great brands out there. I've been watching a lot of other resellers on KZbin again recently and feel like I'm learning something new all the time!

[@dreamsreselling7215]

Wow that’s a great haul and lovely sales too Josh ! . 😊 . Alo and Athleta are some decent yoga and fitness brands not sure how popular over in US they are than in UK . Lovely to see you back making vids .

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks!! I've never found Alo at the thrift, but I've heard that's a pretty popular brand. Athleta used to do really well for me. I try to be selective with Athleta, but definitely come across a few pieces that sell every now and then.

[@dreamsreselling7215]

@@Josh-Kim 👍🏻😊I’ve not found Alo as yet too . Athleta i have but was in very poor condition so i passed.

[@JamesWilson-ci8jc]

Glad to see ya back josh..where ya been?

[@Josh-Kim]

Good to be back! Took a long needed break to figure life out haha. I'm working a full-time job now and doing reselling/youtube on the side now.

[@omniguards_stash]

Great video. Awesome finds! I have always liked watching your channel for all the good info on clothing. I just know the basics and am trying to learn more! It's good to see you making videos again. I have been subscribed for a long time! Figured you would be back 😊

[@Josh-Kim]

Took a much needed break, but it's been great to be back. Appreciate you sticking around after all this time and watching the videos!

[@sandcastledaydream]

Cancel + BLOCK!

[@Josh-Kim]

Ahhh thanks for the reminder. I need to put him on my block list lol

[@mar041903]

You did the right thing as I do not think Ebay allows local pick up. Great video! It helps to hear what you go through since it is similar to issues probably many of us have experienced.

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate you watching!

[@1heckofathrifter651]

Another Great Video! First the second Unique I've never been where is that one I may have to venture out to this one 😅 next you did the right thing I WOULD'VE NOT DONE A MEET UP! The never of him...smdh you did right and you where nice because my response would've been way different 😂 Great Sells for you

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks Angel! That second store I went to is in Paterson. The parking situation isn’t the best, but it's a great thrift to check out. They are always putting new inventory out throughout the day, and the employees there are super nice. More chances for us to run into each other haha

[@BKVendingFlipping]

Lots of good finds in this one. I do allow local pickup on eBay and when they pick the item up now, either they scan a QR code from your phone or you scan one from their phone and it says that the buyer received the item/items so you don't have to go through all of the marked as shipped and all that stuff anymore. it's actually pretty simple now.

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching!! And that just shows how long of a break from reselling I took haha! It’s definitely good to hear eBay came up with a good solution to simplify local pick up. Might be worth doing if I ever sell bulky/oversized items in the future.

[@jeffpoffenberger2047]

Walking around Paterson… brave man lol

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahah definitely not the nicest part of NJ

[@frankhomen2632]

I agree with you Josh on how you handle it . That’s what I would of did myself also

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate the comment! Glad to know I'm not alone on how I handled it.

[@ALUX1220]

My wife and I try to make trips up there as well, we're now in central jersey. When we do go, we're like maybe we'll say hi to Josh if we see him lol. I like RWB, especially fun when I see the short dude chasing the racks that are coming out... he's persistent 😅

[@Josh-Kim]

Definitely say hi if we ever happen to run into each other!

[@matresells4655]

If it was for a higher dollar order I might have considered switching it to local pick up or just listed them on Facebook, but for a lower dollar order I would have done what you did lol

[@Josh-Kim]

That makes sense! I’d probably consider it for a higher dollar item. I think I was annoyed since I already gave him a discount on the items and offered a partial refund for shipping 😂 . Appreciate you watching!!

[@Myactivechannel]

your thrift store seems 100x better than mine

[@Chicago48]

He seems to go to stores with the better brands. I go to thrifts in Chicago but only see the MALL brands, nothing luxury or near luxury. And I too see the store flooded with resellers and overflowing carts.

[@Josh-Kim]

Definitely lucky with the cluster of thrift stores in my area 😅

[@Secondliferacquet]

Are you all done with your W2 job or just went to part time there? I missed your videos the past couple of years.

[@Josh-Kim]

Just reselling and making KZbin videos as side hustles now. No plans to leave my full-time W2 job anytime soon!

[@B0BBuys]

Mother & Mother Superior are both still unicorns to me, but amazing you were able to have such an awesome haul! Also I would have just cancelled the order as well. I don't do pickups period.

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate you watching! Hoping you find it one of these days!!

[@peglanglois4932]

no local pick up! great video!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching!

[@_calebsells]

Good stuff! I don't mind spending up on high ASP & STR items because they sell so fast!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks! Definitely an advocate for paying up for items you know will do well! Appreciate you watching.

[@hiddentreasureskc]

Josh, I do not do pick up either. Feels like a drug deal! Love your video's!

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahah especially since I didn't intend to sell it locally. Thanks for watching!

[@lovetorun8517]

Love your videos. Thanks for sharing with us. Regarding your guy who didn't want to pay for shipping, he should have searched for listings with free shipping and not try to switch it up after he made the purchase, especially since it was an offer that you accepted. Sounds like he would have been a problem after the fact, complaining about a snag or something in the fabric.

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching! I was kind of relieved he ended up canceling the orders lol

[@resellerlife7424]

I would have gotten the exact same vibes from that buyer, good call on just canceling.

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks! Glad I’m not alone on that 🙏

[@enidpolanco8627]

New subscriber very much enjoy your content I’m a full time reseller from NYC I’m totally with you I would no meet up with anyone especially after they got a good deal in the first place

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate the comment and thanks for subscribing!

[@jenniferlee9830]

I would be glad the buyer canceled because it's really a hassle meeting up and shipping is not really that much if its in the same state. The buyer is already getting a good deal and you even said you will refund part of the shipping cost. I would also hold off for top dollar.

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahah. Yeah, I was kind of relieved when the cancellations came through!

[@GrimzyFinds]

Local pick up on eBay is now a better process, it generates a code when you are ready to meet for the buyer, the seller scans the code and it marks it as delivered. I have only done it a few times, but if the occasion recurs when it would be worth it (something heavy/ expensive to ship) the improvement makes it easy and also worry free.

[@Josh-Kim]

Ohhh that’s good to know. I had no idea they made those updates to local pick up on eBay. Might be worth doing for high dollar items that are oversized/bulky. Thanks for that info!

[@GrimzyFinds]

@@Josh-Kim no problem, still rather ship but nice to have that option on items I really don’t want to pack. lol Thanks for the content. :)

[@sharenread8677]

I did that accidentally at a Saan Store in Saskatchewan. I originally bought a pant suit, at one store. Then a couple of years later,saw the same checkered shorts,in their clearance bin for $5.00. So the outfit was a mix and match. Sharen

[@Josh-Kim]

What are the odds!

[@ParkerBradshaw]

I've had a local buyer want to pick up. I had to cancel order and changed listing to local to protect myself. You then scan their arcade that ebay gives them to shoe it was received. The kicker to all this is that I turn bought a bulk lot of high sell through polos from him after he knew what we did.

[@Josh-Kim]

I'm really glad to hear that eBay has the code to scan now because it was a pain a few years ago lol. Sounds like it was 100% worth it for you - love to hear that it turned into a sweet deal on that bulk lot of polos!

[@ParkerBradshaw]

@Josh-Kim I meant barcode but I'm sure you figured out my typo. It's still a pain trying to coordinate a time with someone especially if doing this in addition to our FT job. This one was easy. I've only done this twice in 3 years

[@Resellocity]

Clothing sucks in my area because that’s the only thing the other local resellers look at, so it’s constantly picked over. I haven’t found a home run item in clothing in months.

[@Josh-Kim]

For suree. Definitely depends on your area. It's a lot better where I am now for clothing compared to where I used to live in Georgia when I first started reselling.

[@Resellocity]

It’s not all bad. I find a ton of designer ties. I also find a ton of rare media. I have a few thousand out of print dvds and Blu ray that I still haven’t listed that I’ve found just in the past month. I got a bulk deal on watches at a mom and pop thrift store.

[@VoidedMirror]

IIRC you can't return clothing because of fit on Poshmark.

[@Josh-Kim]

Ohh that’s good to know. Honestly not too familiar with Poshmark returns, since I don’t get them too often 😅 I was okay with this one though. The buyer sent a really nice message to let me know and asked if it’s okay for her to open a case. I told her it wasn’t a problem!

[@VoidedMirror]

@@Josh-Kim Yep! As long as you disclose measurements or size, Poshmark will side with you on cases of fit. Buyers are generally encouraged to reposh the item themselves.

[@justfiredeals3231]

The eBay pickup doesn't work like that anymore. They buyer gets a QR code which you scan and eBay then shows it as delivered.

[@Josh-Kim]

That's good to hear! I'm glad eBay came up with a solution like that for local pick up. Might be worth doing if I ever want to sell a bulkier item in the future. Appreciate the info on that!

[@ckipnis10]

Me wondering how the camo caught his eye when it’s camo 🤔

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahah 😂😂 Who knew my time in the military was actually training me to spot camo better at the thrift store!

[@ckipnis10]

Hahahaha

[@heidib7000]

First time watching your video, good eye and great video. I watch a good amount of thrift videos but I'm wondering the differences between ebay, mercurial and poshmark. Is it different demographics or what? I like to support USA businesses so I am trying to buy from US buyers as opposed to big box retailers.

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching! Yess I think each selling platform for the most part has a different group of buyers.

[@eileenpayne3446]

Hi Josh Another great video. I need to learn men’s brands😊 I started reselling after a 6 year absence. I thought about best offer but have not done it yet. Should I just shoot for a higher listing price hoping to get a lower offer(and have a better chance of selling)? I have several items that have “watchers” on them. I appreciate your advice

[@Josh-Kim]

We’ll be building back up together after a break from reselling! I’ve always been a fan of having best offer turned on. I feel like a good chunk of my sales come from receiving/sending offers. I think the biggest mental hurdle I had to get through was not getting too attached to my inventory. Even if I think it could sell for a certain amount, I’ve learned that turning over inventory and reinvesting it into more inventory makes more money in the long run. I still try to price my items competitively, and accept reasonable offers from there. Hopefully that answers what you were asking!

[@eileenpayne3446]

@@Josh-Kim thanks for your insight.? It’s greatly appreciated

[@marilynwilson2326]

Hey. Are your shelves adjustable? I saw that you have them on your supply list. I'm in the market, but wanted to check first. Thx.

[@Josh-Kim]

Hey. Yes! You can adjust the racks so each tier has varying heights if you want.

[@desireebedolla2615]

I have more pictures of inventory than I do of my kids 😅

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahaha something all resellers can relate to. Those photos have taken over our phone's storage!

[@MS-hd2zv]

Josh - Do those security tags leave a big hole in the collar of the clothes? I see some of them placed right on the front of the item.

[@Josh-Kim]

Usually they don’t, but once in a while it leaves a small pin-sized hole 😭. Makes me super sad! Definitely not a fan of that particular thrift store stapling on the price tags and using those security tags. If there’s any noticeable damage, I make sure to take a close-up picture and disclose that in the listing.

[@juansoriano658]

What’s going on Lot of Josh! I see you are back. eBay has gone down by the way

[@Josh-Kim]

Took a long needed break. Good to see you in the comments again! Only the OGs of the channel will know what Lot of Josh is now hahah.

[@FlippingNostalgia]

Vuori is what lululemon used to be.

[@Josh-Kim]

Such a good brand! I’ve kept a few vuori pieces for myself in the past. They’re actually pretty comfortable hahah

[@bigjohntechreviews4807]

Hey Josh, If I may ask, what State do you reside in, I'm in Texas, just north of Houston, and have a lot of resellers in my area, so though sometimes out thrifting.

[@Josh-Kim]

Hey. I’m in New Jersey 😄

[@kabbystevens5167]

You did great at the thrift store. Curious, if items have really sweet sold vs listed ratio..why promote the item on eBay?

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks! And honestly I just promote across the board for the simplicity of it. I tend to overthink things a lot lol, so it’s one less thing to worry about when I’m in my listing flow.

[@summumma]

Do you post items simultaneously on ebay, poshmark, and mercari?

[@Josh-Kim]

Yup! It's all listed simultaneously. I use Vendoo to crosslist and delist when things sell. I have a referral link in my video description to get 25% off your first month if you ever decide to try out Vendoo.

[@davidarzola_]

be careful with those colorblock brooks brothers shirt. Ive sold a similar one for $100

[@Josh-Kim]

Nice!! I have another one that's similar listed in my store with slightly different colors. They've been sitting for a bit for me, but hopefully I get a little more for the second one.

[@IknowandDo]

Are you using a crosslister? If so which 1

[@Josh-Kim]

Yes! I'm currently using Vendoo to crosslist.

[@ychongy]

Why do they cut off the tags on lululemons?

[@Josh-Kim]

I wish I knew 😭😭 I think the pre-owned ones are a comfort thing by the previous owner. But I definitely cry a little on the inside when I see a NWT piece with the tags cut up.

[@milesdollasign3906]

what city do u shop in

[@Josh-Kim]

I try to hit different locations every week, but they’re all in the New Jersey and New York area.

[@milesdollasign3906]

@@Josh-Kim i’m sure it’s mostly a skill issue but my thrifts in houston r not like yours 😭😭

[@Josh-Kim]

@@milesdollasign3906 keep learning new brands and you’ll get to a point where you’re picking up more items! Also remember that my video is a highlight reel. I’m hitting the thrift store for hours and only getting a little bit of footage for what I find. This day was also one of my better/luckier thrifting days 😬