THRIFT WITH ME | THRIFT STORE PRICES ON THE RISE?!

[@fionamaclean7948]

I love the pink with white chair. The one you said was wild.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I figured someone would like it! 😆

[@dodiekoehler5256]

It would be fantastic as an accent piece!

[@inthesunbythebeach]

I loved it as well!

[@sarahholland2600]

It would be good in a room without any other pattern going on.

[@michellemorehouse8871]

First off your mom is adorable!!! Also I am jealous of your thrift store prices here in FL everything is like 4x-5x the price of the things you showed

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Prices are definitely on the rise!

[@allieengle8310]

See, I've been missing my hometown in FL because in NC prices are like 100 for bedside table. BUT I think the thing is to look in towns where there are more old people than young people

[@ravenlunatic1177]

Prices in FL seem to have always been high in the Tampa Bay Area too.

[@keeramitrokli5486]

Agree with this. In Australia we call them OP Shops (short for opportunity) and the prices are so much more expensive than they used to be.

[@cassidyvianese7739]

First I would like to say that your mom is the absolute cutest! Love her as a guest star in this video 🥰 and second I just recently came across your videos and channel and want to thank you for all the awesome info and showing us the great pieces you are flipping. It's so inspirational for someone like me who is thinking about starting something like this!!

[@ritamartinez3040]

You should do some desk's because kid's are being home schooled and they will come in handy.

[@GS-st9ns]

Lauren you and your mom are adorable. You look so much alike. I just did two wingback chairs in a pink and grey Buffalo check. Everybody wants to buy them out of my living room. No sale

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

My mom is the best 🤗 We get told that we look alike quite often! And then add my Nana into the mix and we all three do! Thanks for watching! Good luck selling the chairs !

[@sueskiba6639]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your day and your mom with us. Thrifting is one of the best things to do with your mom and a fantastic way to find cast off treasures to give a whole new life to. I so miss the time that my mom and I used to spend thrifting. Watching the two of you together just made my heart so happy. Thank you for showing that there's more to furniture flipping then the actual art of it. People don't think about the time we take to go to auctions, to bid on online auctions, to follow marketplace, garage/estate sales in the better weather etc etc etc I could go on and on. Watching the 2 of you together just made my heart so happy. Thank you for showing us you know us that there's more it's more to furniture flipping then the actual art of it. People don't think about the time we take to go to auctions to bid on online auctions to follow marketplace is the marketplace grad sales in the better weather etc etc etc I could go on and on. You are appreciated. 💖

[@nutriivory]

New to your channel and loving your content! Your mom is adorable! My favorite part was the senior discount part… too cute!

[@camrynkingen420]

I think a little coffee station would be super cute for the armoires. I love that idea

[@keeramitrokli5486]

I'd love to see some items turned into coffee stations.

[@courtneynicole1520]

Thank god!! I needed a fft video today! It's been too long 😊

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

We’re back baby! Time to have another AMAZING year 🙌 Thanks for joining us tonight Courtney!

[@lesliecas2695]

You look just like your mother - beautiful. Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yes, we get that a lot! 😂 thanks yo!

[@SBereft]

I love that your mom came with you and is supportive. 💖💖

[@susanwestwood3718]

I love your mum she seems so sweet xx

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

the sweetest! 🤗 thanks for tagging along!

[@brie_b]

I love your thrifting videos, Lauren! And when you went to the closest Thrift World to you, I instantly recognized that plaza from way back in the 1/2 Price Store days. I worked there when I was in college. I miss Omaha so much, and I love when you take us with you!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Oh wow! I never even knew about it! So glad you enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@VermilionCandles]

I started feeling sick today and was suppose to go look for furniture tonight. This video is fulfilling me right now LOL thank Lauren!

[@mrsducky3428]

Have you researched activated charcoal for illness?

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I'm so glad you can live vicariously through me! 🤣 hope you feel better and thanks so much for watching !

[@VermilionCandles]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher thank you ❤️ love your channel!

[@Pagingnursejackie]

I love the green chair. You’re so lucky. I don’t have any good thrift stores. Your mom is so cute. Great score with the dressing containers!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

keep on searching even in cities near you! also make sure to check out estate sales too! thanks for watching! she was excited about those!

[@kathleenfreund7332]

I love your suggestions as to what could be done to certain pieces as well as your reasons for passing on a piece. As a “newbie” I tend to want to flip everything and you help me realize when it’s a good idea to say no Kathy Freund

[@pennypedersen6205]

Yes we enjoyed Mom with you.

[@portaamber]

Yes! These are fun!

[@darlene2662]

Yes thrifting is good!! Tx 👍🏼🇨🇦😊

[@shelleyp8967]

Fun trip- I can relate to senior discount day 😜 - blessings to you and your mom 💖

[@gloriafields4328]

You're thrift shopping looks fun !! I wish I had this many thrift stores in my area. Glad you and your mom had a great day out. See you in the next video, Lauren.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Glad you enjoyed tagging along with us! We didn't even hit all of them! CAN'T Wait to bring you all along for more! Thanks for watching !

[@nikkorain680]

Your Mom has a great smile !!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yes indeed! It's contagious ! Thanks for watching !

[@rainebrooks3663]

I love these videos! Haters gonna hate but that’s on them 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@furnitureflipbysarah]

In love with that cane back chair with the green cushion 😍

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

me too! to die for! 😍

[@Alicia-ig7cv]

Glad to see you back! Was going through withdrawals 😃

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

we are here to stay! just had to take a little refresher break! 🤗

[@shannonpreston804]

I have missed the videos welcome back and hope you had a good time off

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Awwe! We are glad to be back! Thanks for watching!

[@justscrolling7750]

Awww. Love your mum. 🥰

[@maryowens9179]

Yes enjoyed the journey with you and your mom.thank you 😊

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@iknitb4itwaship33]

Oh Lauren! You passed up a Ranch Oak Desk in Goodwill!!! I have a houseful of that furniture and I can tell you without a doubt that it had a solid oak top with a DIY laminate over the desktop only. I’d love to see you go back for it!

[@Cassidy_alien03]

Love watching these videos!! Also love having your mom in here too ❤️🙂

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

So glad! more to come! (: of Mom AND thrifting 🤗 Thanks for watching!

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Love joining you on the Goodwill thrifting trips!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Those armoires make great sewing stations for the sewing machine and notions. If they had a slide out added sheer magic. Or crafting station 🙌❤️💜💙

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

We definitely have got some plans for one in the upcoming future! Totally agree they are very versatile!

[@justjen3216]

Awwww ur mom is such a pretty Lil lady. So nice of her to come with and get that 20% off !!!

[@blancavr1]

Love seeing our mom.

[@elizabethlevy9496]

Love thrifting with you and Mom is great

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

ad you had fun! 🤗 thanks for watching!

[@lizhoward9754]

I am amazed at how much I learn from your thrifting videos! I can’t believe the prices in your area. In my area the prices for the same furniture you were looking at would be double. As for the pink swivel chair, you don’t want to try painting again? I know some people were shaming you in the last vid you did on upholstery, but it would be great to try it again only use paint instead of dye? Would love to see that. And love your supportive mom! She looks and seems sooo cool!!

[@thatssoreagan1]

Your mom is adorable ☺️

[@louisefulton8279]

This is enjoyable for us to see your buying thought processes and applying to what we think.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

We’ll keep ‘em coming 🙌

[@sandymcadam5184]

your mom is so sweet! Good to see your prices and thrifts.

[@nineteenfortyeight]

😍cane chair. I'm glad to know that color is in because I have vastly many velvet curtains in that shade of green.

[@trulysicc]

You are really your mom's "mini me" because y'all look just alike!

[@annedavidson5399]

I had an armoire that I had a carpenter friend cut the tv section off then he took the very top section and remounted it to make a dresser. Looked great.

[@lindzcomer]

I'm crying a little that you did not buy that Mid Century looking coffee table!! I would have bought it and kept it, LOL! So cool!

[@sharilambeth9062]

I enjoy the thrifting vids…also, your mom is adorable.

[@Marshabar1]

Years ago I saw a little kitchenette built into a large tv cabinet. It was wall papered with great patterns with a sort of Mackenzie Childs look.

[@karenlouisereeder4501]

Enjoyed watching you and your Mum thrifting together, but Lauren when you scratched that stain I was like ewwwww!!! Look forward to seeing what you do with the pieces purchased.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

😂😂 no worries! we have hand sanitizer! thanks for joining us!

[@LeeLuvsBeaches]

😂😂

[@genevievemurray7743]

I’d love those two “wild” chairs as an eclectic “pair”. How unique.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I knew people would like those, but for me just a little wild!!

[@deborahsewell202]

Drawers are usually just the plastic guides on the back of the drawer. Paintable wood filler or the wood apoxy works great

[@cherylweso]

I have a great idea for those big TV armoires. You do have to get them at a great price. Then,,, make them into a craft cupboard, Home school storage, Or sewing notions and thread holders! With covid people are doing more in there homes! You will need to put a back on them and more shelfs or baskets. I find the ones that already have nice drawers on the bottom,work really well. Then for the top if you have one of those that have electrical plug-in built it leave in!People can use that for their computer to plug-in or sewing machine or light whatever they pick for their craft. Other things are possibly hooks on the doors or whatever customization that you see fit for that particular cupboard. I have seen them used as a “ mudd room” ! Kids coats hang up well in the right styles. Let me know what you imagine! I will be watching!!!

[@arlettedumais5776]

Hi Lauren, next time you see expensive pieces like those end tables, I would be interested to know the maker's name. It's all part of the learning process for us. Love having your mom along!!

[@mommah315]

I thought the same thing! At 24:53 (ish), you can see on the price tag that says it's a "Somerton" end table. I hope that helps!

[@dianawilliams3294]

Your thrifring trips are so educational in what to buy or not buy and an idea of what you do to the item.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Glad you think so! 🤗 thanks for joining us!

[@dianawilliams3294]

Have you ever been thrifting and saw a piece of furniture and didn’t get it and later wished you had bought it?? It happened to me and I decided (the next day) to go back to get it but it was gone?? I took a picture of it and will keep the pic as a reminder to buy it when I see it. I researched dresser and found out it was a Waterfall Art Deco Dresser for $20. I’m still upset with myself🥵😫😖😣☹️

[@maryking3033]

If we can find those big armoires we replace the back panel that is usually cut away for tv’s. Then we measure to see if it’s doable for one or shelves. You can always get at least one in there. Then paint it up as a standing blanket linen closet, or a ex large dresser with upper shelving. Because it’s a great piece for kids rooms. It allows people to store away kids blankets and gives them drawers to use for their cloth8ng.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

ahh yes! wonderful idea!! thanks!

[@LindaM1976]

That was fun. You guys are twins! 💕

[@roadeolady]

I like the thrifting videos. It's like I am right there with you. I learn so much from you. When I go on my own I am just so not sure of what to get and what will sell in my area. I live in California and planning a move to Nebraska this summer. My brother lives there and he's sure I could do well with my thrifting/flipping. Maybe even better than here in California.🙂

[@melissaledonne9027]

Your mom is good luck. She's great beautiful big smile.

[@ellievanholland2974]

I love these videos! I found you’re channel a few months ago and binged watched almost every video! You’ve really inspired me to think I could do this. I’ve sold two chairs already and have a third one listed. I’m jealous of the prices where you are! I live not so far away in Iowa but the prices seem a lot more compared to what you find. Keep up the great work it’s very inspiring!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you so much! so glad you found a new side gig! keep it up & good luck!!

[@LittleBugBeauty]

Love the thrifting videos! Would also love to see more videos about what you make in a month like you used to make, also video on all your favorite tools and supplies and comparing different paint formulas.

[@shannons842]

You can paint the chair fabric.... Have myself many times and change legs etc.

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

At the time stamp 10:18 the song “I want to touch you all over” had me cracking up. I used to have that song on a little 45 record.

[@clarechomyn9686]

Love watching your dear mother and you shop. The thrif store prices in your area are similar to those where I live. The prices have increased lately as have the prices with everything else. Love your channel

[@JamesLapan]

Our Goodwill has furniture in the back of the store, but I discovered that many of the dressers are set up near the very front of the store near the windows. I am glad I figured this out because I scored a Thomasville dresser in great shape for $45.

[@peggycochran4114]

I love to spray!! The ONE time I had a chance,, using my brother's sprayer. I have had my share of brushing, so much slower. Sometimes that's what gets the job down.

[@ashleyosborne6239]

Thx so much for this! I missed the first one (going back now to watch). Super jealous of that mcm dresser for only $20 BUCKS! I’m in Dallas area and right now there’s a huge markup on those pieces. Glad y’all are back, I for one have missed y’all! Oh and btw, you look so much like your mama (see where you get that awesome smile 😁)!💜

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

So glad you enjoyed! We'll plan on filming more and more thrifting videos for everyone! Prices do seem to be on the rise for sure! We are back and ready for 2022! We do get that we look alike a lot! her smile is contagious! 🤗 Thanks so much for watching!

[@dechinta]

I LOVE the pink chairs! I'd have bought the two solid pink ones and also the wild one at 2:00. Of course, I live alone so I can have any color I want in here. I have two maroon colored velvet chairs that people are always trying to buy from me. I just love me some pink! Not particularly Barbie pink or pepto bismol pink, but I did like that dresser that was painted Barbie pink. LOL And I'm 63 years old! 21:12 I can't imagine anyone purchasing these, but I would love to see what you would do with them if you refinished them. Those would be fun in a playroom if you had twins. I have a great niece and great nephew and I painted and put their names on some random chairs and these would've been so cool to have used if I had had them. I remember sitting in these kind of chairs in grammar school and I'm left-handed and it was awkward to use while left-handed. 😐 21:18 Have you ever tried to paint a leather/pleather or even fabric piece. I have a friend who painted her leather sofa and it looked amazing! I have a leather sofa and loveseat and I don't like the color, so would love to know how to paint them. I don't like sitting on leather either, but that's besides the point. I might sell them and get something more comfortable. 22:50 I wish you had shown the chair with the rounded front of the seat to the left of the piece you were showing. That would be interesting and it's different. I love anything odd. Awesome video!

[@traceydavis2562]

hi, its lovely to see you with your mom.. are you well as you don't seem your bubblely self?

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I must’ve been just a bit tired during this thrifting trip! All is good and well

[@traceydavis2562]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher thats great to hear truly... keep up your great works.. love them.. my best wishes always!!!!

[@sarahsheinin9729]

Mom should come on every trip!!

[@furnitureflipbysarah]

Love this video!! Can’t pass up a thrifting video!!😊

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

thanks! glad you enjoyed, Sarah!!

[@karenalbanese7810]

Loved this video finally a thrifting video with furniture! Most are vases lamps and decor people. I was flipping furniture until last month when I realized I wasn’t getting hardly anything by the time I paid for inflated priced furniture and supplies. Plus my hours of work. And I loved it! I’m in Texas and just can’t get big enough money for furniture. Things have doubled in price lately. Those $100. Each end tables is exactly what I’ve been running into…..

[@outofthemudministry6683]

It’s crazy thrifting and yard sales are ridiculously high 🤦‍♀️ blessing everyone 🙌💜🙌

[@Dingle1234]

Up here coffee stations are popular (the armoires even better china cabinets). Take the doors off and put a coffee maker and all the fixins, different varieties of coffee, cookies etc. Small plates and mugs, drawers for napkins and your supplies etc. Styled to be attractive for a wedding gift, for a b&b or inn, even a cafe etc. The outlay is very low, people give them away and if you get one with square lines or remove excessive embellishment they'd be easy to refinish. Fancy up the back of that center shelf with a transfer, logo etc. and jazz it up with wallpaper in the back of the shelves.

[@emogal20]

The armoires I always see people turn them into beautiful coffee bars or craft storage. Also seen people put their circuit cutters in the inside of the craft armoires. I think they're inspired by the big expensive Scrapbox storage on Facebook ads.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I really like the idea of a large one being turned into cricut storage! might have to do that!!

[@jenlynpat257]

damn, I wish the thrift stores around here had prices like that!!! Those two end tables would easily be 50 - 100 for the pair here. Man, I'd have zero control shopping and flipping at your prices LOL

[@macyprimm7201]

Tables looked brand new. Awesome price

[@NoRegrets.]

Same here prices are high

[@tracyfield4238]

Paint the fabric on the pink chairs. Watered down chalk paint works! Gives it a suede look

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I haven’t quite tried this yet…I have dyed a chair but not painted. maybe one day!

[@pcsd3104]

Love your videos. We are packing up to move back to Missouri next week. I haven’t had time to paint. I’m so ready to back to painting and flipping. A whole new market to figure out.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Wow! That sounds like a lot of work to move but such a good time to begin new things! Good luck & safe travels!

[@leiacampbell8539]

Love your videos thrifting videos and education on what you look for. Our thrift store furniture prices are astronomical here in East Tennessee.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Glad to hear you fine value! Thanks for watching!

[@robertawills7219]

I think the coffee stations are great for armoires. They could be cute for a nursery as well where you use the top as a close

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yes, coffee bars are great options for armoires! It could be cute as a little closet too (: Thanks for watching!

[@Bloodhoundfostermom]

super cool...thrifting with mom 😊💜

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

The best! Thanks for watching!

[@Stacief1]

Omg how cute is your Mom

[@lisatemple9389]

I keep looking for a solid good priced armoire to use as a craft closet! The dream box costs thousands. Mainly needs shelf or two added inside. People with smaller spaces can put them in their dining rooms and use the table to craft. I love the wing backs that are recliners. So much smaller that those huge ones!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Definitely love the idea to make a craft closet out of it! Thanks for watching

[@allisonsherman5628]

Love you videos Lauren and always click right away when I see your thrifting videos on here or Instagram stories! Would love to see more :) and also, my fiancé and I were watching together and thought your mom was so cute-we loved how excited she got when she was able to snag you a sale with the senior discount markdown

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

she’s great to tag along with especially when she gets me discounts! lol thanks for watching!

[@ginamcmanus8313]

Hello from Oakland, NE just a tad north of Omaha about an hour! came across your videos yesterday by accident and I am literally OBSESSED!!!! I go to many of the thrift stores you have in your videos believe it or not LOL! Some of my favs are the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Fremont (they have really great prices usually btw) and I love the one in Omaha because of the section where they have the upcycled furniture. Gives me tons of ideas!!! I have very much been enjoying your videos and love all the great info and advice you pass along. I also really love that your mom goes along with you on your thrifting adventures 🥰I came down to Nebraska 2 years ago from Minnesota where we had a bunch of thrift stores, my favorite of which was Savers. I shop goodwills all the time but Savers was so much more organized and cleaner. LOL So, I really appreciate seeing some of the other stores BESIDES Goodwills in your videos 😉 gives me opportunities for more thrifting adventures of my own! Thanks so much for sharing what you do! Good luck on your next thrifting outing! 😃😀😄😆

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

wow! We are basically neighbors! Such a small world. Maybe will meet up at a thrift store one of these days! Yes, my mom loves to go thrift thing with me! It’s always fun to have a partner. I have heard tons about savers but unfortunately we don’t have any around here. Thanks so much for watching and I’m so glad you found us! Stay warm!

[@mermaidtales3639]

Yes!!! I love the the thrifting videos!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Wonderful! More to come! 🤗 thanks for watching!!

[@oglemedaris]

Lauren , Enjoyed thrifting with you and your Mom today! Ive noticed lat months St Vinnies and Goodwill prices are asking too much!

[@deborahsewell202]

I've seen furmica scrapped & sanded, turns out great to paint

[@angelarthrasher]

Your Mom is so adorable!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

🤗 she’s the best!

[@lynnapgar4532]

Yes, thrift store prices are increasing. People in need are almost priced out.

[@Noelle1973]

Your mom is cute. Yes enjoyed this type of vidio

[@michelledominguez59]

Your Mom is a blessing to watch. Does she have a you tube shopping to thrift stores

[@musiqclub9725]

Lauren Lmao! Strategic to the core girl!! Bringing mom along.....hahaha!

[@kamillevasquez340]

Pink chairs sell in my area for $150-$200! I’ve found a lot of people like them for nurseries! So jealous of your thrift stores. Thanks for your constant uploads, hoping to hit 4k this month from flip ideas I’ve gotten from you. Also just filed a corporation for my business. So crazy!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

that’s really exciting! I wish you all the best!

[@angelamonroe7737]

I love those white chairs!! You can't find anything like that here in Michigan 😟 I

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

They are definitely very unique! But very very dirty and even a few holes. Thanks for watching!

[@stephanyrhue329]

Fun to watch you and your mom (twinks). Looks like you had a fun day even though not finding much. I’ve noticed prices going up lately here in the Tx panhandle as well.

[@johnwolfe2616]

Sue Wolfe- A coffee bar would be great for an armoire. You could easily replace the cheap backing where the TV went.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

yes! So true! Coffee bars are always a hit! Thanks for watching.

[@outofthemudministry6683]

HI MOM!!!!!! Yesssssssss let’s goooooooo

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Hello! Thanks for being here!

[@marilynwright7274]

Have you ever considered recovering some of the pieces? The cane chair with the green cushion would be an easy one to recover. Some people also paint upholstered chairs and couches. Have no idea the cost for painting. The big tv cabinets/armoire would make good quilt/blanket storage, etc. Enjoyed shopping with you and your Mom.

[@rkeller8141]

On the curvy dresser, perhaps use your power saw and cut the curves off?

[@donnasanders6349]

The green chair is so pretty! Our Goodwill has really gone up on their prices especially on furniture.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I totally agree! Goodwills are sort of starting to gouge us! Thanks for watching !

[@seleenatrevino9398]

Yes! My sister went to the goodwill a few weeks back (we live in Cali) and that goodwill totally is ripping people off. They no longer honor the discount on colors like every goodwill does and every item is a set price. For example. Every houseware is 3.49. One damn coffee cup. 3.49. One plate. 3.49. One candle stick. 3.49. Ridiculous. There are people like her and I that can’t afford even hobby lobby with a coupon. So we depend on cheaper prices to furnish and decorate our homes. Sad.

[@rosehunter7788]

Your thrift prices are awesome

[@brendarettig595]

Entry piece for your coats and stuff is what I want use one of those old armoires

[@shelleywhite7382]

I think, for the taller big units you could take the doors off and put vertical shiplap in back to cover the cut outs. Then paint white. Add hooks. Figure out how to make the bottom part a bench and it’s a hall tree unit of a back inference

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

ohh yeah! great idea!!

[@shelleywhite7382]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher I am looking for a taller and wider one. I want it for when you come in from the garage to hand coats and jackets on hooks and storage under the seat where you stop to put on shoes or boots. I have no storage and want a place for clean sheets, Extra pillows and blankets to stay clean and free of my spoiled Golden Retriever that sheds so much..