THRIFTING FOR A PROFIT- THRIFT STORE FLIPS-TURNING THRIFT STORE ITEMS INTO MONEY

In this episode, I'm not only going to take you shopping with me on a thrift store adventure but we are going to go over thrifting for a profit. I always get asked about pricing. People want to know what they can sell their things for and in this video...I'm going to show you, as we go thrift store shopping. If you ready...then let's do this!
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Places Featured in the video:
Salvation Army in Utica, Michigan
Salvation Army in Shelby Twp, Michigan
Salvation Army in Rochester, Michigan
St. Vincent DePaul's in Utica, Michigan
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[@NotoriousPND429]

Our thrift stores have jacked up their prices so, so high that it's barely worth it to go anymore.

[@createwithkas]

Same. Was shocked and sad to see what GW charges these days! 😳

[@daphnehinds5581]

Omg yes they have! I have seen quite a few items with the original price tags still attached and the thrift stores prices were higher than the store!!!!!!! I have been a thrifter since the 80's and it has gotten to the point where I go in looking for the tags that are onsale for that week.

[@cynthiacolton4951]

Yes, I have seen thrift store staff checking online sales price. No more deals for folks who are not looking to flip the purchases. Flippers are almost being pushed out.

[@raquelmartinez5739]

I agree.They would rather throw away all the access that doesnt get sold instead of pricing things reasonably

[@laurakibben4147]

​@@raquelmartinez5739dumpster dive

[@junedouglass4387]

the wooden bowl at minute 21.04 in the video is a nut cracker bowl. you would fill with mixed nuts and the center piece is where you lay the nut to crack it with a wooden mallet that came with the bowl. We always had one on the coffee table around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

[@maryellenkrause7126]

I like your prices. It is so good to see reasonable pricing.

[@zullo3529]

Thanks for explaining how you price things. Your prices are extremely reasonable. Things have gotten very high in the thrift stores. To the point they need to drop the word thrift. I’ve seen several where they’re prices are as high or higher than new retail. It’s just crazy. Thanks Kelly

[@sharipowers8051]

I just love to watch what you choose to purchase. You have such excellent taste. Love your channel too. Thanks for taking me shopping with you!

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

Great finds! The prices at the Salvation Army in Grand Rapids have gone up but not as much as other thrift stores in the area. I understand that their overhead has gone up like everyone else's, but it does cut into our own profit margins. You're right, the best prices are often and garage sales.

[@nancychannel8513]

I have purchased things that were too shiny and then sprayed them with a matte clear spray and it really works to remove that shiny look

[@crystalparker2542]

The really ornate black thing...I would have bought that. That's the only thing I hate about thrifting videos. Seeing things I would buy, lol. But I love everything else about it and thank you for telling pricing.

[@loripowell7654]

Kelly….. I miss these stores!!! I moved to Ohio last spring from Michigan! I agree, these stores are awesome! I now live vicariously thru your thrift hauls.

[@joanniekeith6326]

Love your videos. You take the time to explain all that you do. Love ur mom.

[@juliemiller6278]

Kelly…I love watching your videos and thank you so much for doing one on prices!! I’m working on doing a Christmas show in my hometown and really needed this video! Also, never be afraid to “shave” a throw blanket to remove pilling! Amazon sells this weird pet hair remover rock called Fur-Zoff that when used with light pressure gets all the fur and pulling off fabric! It’s amazing!! Thank you again and hello from Ohio!! ❤

[@shellypayne8402]

Thank you for sharing your tips

[@catherinewhitman8333]

They jack up prices to get their target price on 1/2 price day , if they can sell at at whole price , that's a bonus for them! GREED IS KILLING THE THRIFT STORES!!!😮😮😮😮

[@worship22811]

I keep my prices so reasonable when selling. My local thrifts prices have skyrocketed and sometimes make no sense. I love your videos!!

[@mariadelpilarsatizabal1099]

I think the reason for the high prices at the thrift stores is because they know people are buying to resell. They research what the original price was and they go on eBay to see what they are selling for. That’s how they are pricing what they are selling. My mom was a thrifter and I bought almost everything at thrift stores and garage sales to make our money stretch. I still buy 98% of our clothes and decorations at thrift stores. I know that a lot of people do it as a side hustle but it’s ruined it for the rest of us.

[@thatgirlirish5492]

Yep I have to agree, the reselling aspect is ruining it for the rest of us just trying to find a decent deal on things. There’s a lot of it now because of the granny chic style and people not wanting or being able to afford these ridiculous retail prices at box stores.

[@laurakibben4147]

Makes all the sense. It's called GOUGING. Goodwill CEO alone ain't complaining 😕 Stay away from the newer trend of places asking you to round up your purchase and then name some doofus charity. Yeah, the bosses pocket charity 🙄🙄

[@CampingforCool41]

Goodwill and Salvation Army have become outrageous. They get all their stock for free and they ask retail price.

[@eileenhawkins1474]

I’m new to your channel. I love how you explain so clearly how to look at each item. You do it better than any of the others I watch. Great job.

[@KS-yx7ho]

Our thrift stores and Goodwill are way overpriced right now, too. Hopefully it doesn't stay that way. Thanks for sharing!!

[@debravarner6419]

I just love your channel! Love all your great finds.

[@TheRepurposedSouth]

Thank you for this video! I’m considering trying my hand at doing this in my area and this was once helpful!!

[@thatgirlirish5492]

I’m a fellow Michigander and this was helpful. Apparently I need to stop by a couple of these stores because the ones I have been in have not been that great (in the metro Detroit area). I need to branch out ☺️ but not go too crazy, my house doesn’t need much these days but I love finding a treasure or something special.

[@rosiemorales7783]

Yes,yes! I love this type of video. I like how you were sharing with us prices to sell for. Thank you. Thank you. Please more videos like this more often 🌻🌻🌻🦋🦋🦋🙏

[@denisewright4778]

I look forward to each of your videos! Thanks much!

[@maggiepadilla6915]

Years ago, i got a very similar metal basket for around $3. I made a mattress, pillow and doll blanket for my granddaughter for her first American Doll baby. So cute.❤️

[@marycarper5634]

Love your thought process on the pricing...so interesting..

[@gwensmith5299]

Had fun watching and learning about thrifting ! I think your displays are done great 👍🏻!!

[@sherryirbvin7448]

Love ur videos. Been binge watching❤

[@reneeprall2012]

This was so helpful. Thanks so much for sharing it!

[@Donna91556]

Kelly, I loved this video where you indicate how much you could make on the products. Tfs. Donna xoxo

[@lizmolinar9575]

Thank you so much for your pricing info love going shopping with you ❤

[@rachelarchuleta795]

Thank you for the pricing information it is going to help me alot. Great buys!

[@lisaconnelly7731]

I really love that you're sharing what the items will sell for. I am new at stocking a booth that I sell crafts and upcycled items and this really helps me out❣🤟

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

Oh good...I'm so glad to hear this helped you out, Lisa!!! Thanks for sharing that! XOXO

[@maureenproell8312]

What an informative video! Thanks for sharing your tips of the trade.

[@kerrygould6676]

I love these types of videos 🤩

[@dellabourne1106]

Thank you for sharing these and how much can be made on each item. Brilliant finds 😊

[@cindymarie2475]

This was great information! Thank you!

[@denisehaze2326]

What great finds Kelly! And I’m learning to buy and flip over paint Bec trying to find time to paint is just not working with work and our sons travel ⚾️ ! And it’s only going to get busier as Spring comes. So thank you for your tips ❤

[@berniceblundon8215]

Hi Kelly. Wow! You found so many awesome things. I really enjoy your videos and I look forward to them each week. ❤❤❤❤

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video, Bernice and it made my day to hear that you look forward to them every week!!!!! XOXO

[@susanhernandez7290]

Great finds!

[@absolutelyfabfinds7854]

Loved this video, you’re the best thank you!

[@denisedoling637]

Omg. I love everything. Sherri you scored. Wow. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@debbiehamilton1083]

Great haul and good learning tips

[@maryjanehopper7372]

Hi Kelly!! LOVE your videos and you and your Mom! You are my favorite "you tubers"!! I am always so glad to see a new one, come up! I live in Romeo, Mi. and you go to my fav SA and pickup everything that I would have , if I had been there first, LOL!! Sometimes , when you put things back, I have to hold myself back from going down and picking them up!! Keep up the good work!! LOve you guys!!

[@astriddsarangomuneton827]

I really enjoy watching your videos. ❤

[@debitytler2776]

Loved this video what a great idea to show us how much you can make flipping what you bought.

[@joycemorgan6956]

Love this

[@grandaygain]

I don't normally care to watch thrifting videos but I always watch and enjoy each one of yours.

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

AwHhh, Mitchel...I could just give you hug! Thank you for saying that! I'm so glad you enjoy my thrifting videos, too! I know everyone likes the DIYs but a big part of what I do is hunt for these things to makeover, so I like to be able to take you along as we go treasure hunting! It's so nice to hear that you appreciate seeing that, as well! XOXO

[@gailfenske9635]

Thanks for ur good explanations of saleable items & fair prices. U have helped me so much choosing better inventory for my mall booth. 😀

[@HomewithNadineFlorida]

Ooooh… love the concrete bird and the wooden bowls from St Vincent de Paul.

[@pammcdaniel3580]

Really enjoy your videos!

[@mamaneedsatimeout1325]

Kelly, this is such a good video. It’s interesting to hear how you decide on what to purchase then know approximately what you would price it at. I think the prices in your area are outrageous! I live in the suburbs right outside of Atlanta and my Goodwill has really good prices for the most part. Sometime I feel like they set a price on the price gun and tag everything that price - $3.09 seems to be popular!😁 But on the other hand, I think your prices are extremely reasonable. 😊 ~ Linda

[@ucantoo9533]

Garage, estate sales, and flea markets are the way to go nowadays. Goodwill is pricing stuff at or above what you'd buy it retail, I told one of the worker's that I'm sure they don't control it, but we can shop at HomeGoods and spend less. I feel especially bad for people that rely on Goodwill for their needs. You price like I do when I sell anything, a price that's still a great deal for the next person and takes care of my expense and time. I wish you continued success, have a great day!

[@pamelahinatsu7195]

Hey Kelly. Great video. Your stores are so nice. The GW in my area stink! They are dark and the shelves are so close together. Yours are so nice and full. I admit the prices are getting up there. I'm shocked at some of the prices. The other day I was out shopping and I actually said out loud. Are you kidding me? Your video was very informative. Thanks for the tips. I read yesterday about the scammer. SHAME ON THEM. Take care.

[@brenda7799]

WOW. The thrift stores in Michigan have the mother lode. The stores in Ohio don’t come close. I went to 3 stores today and found a Christmas oven mitt. I’m going to Michigan in the spring. Save me some good stuff Kelly. 😊

[@maryannbeatty8473]

I watch a lot of crafting videos, but I like yours the best. When you and Jenny work together it is always a hoot. I especially like your shopping videos. In fact I don't watch any other shopping episodes. I have tried and I find them so irritating. Yours are always light and fun and you actually buy stuff. I make up my mind quickly and it seems you do that too.

[@lisafriend5535]

Really enjoyed this video.

[@patternharlot]

Fun & informative video. The bowl with the knob in the center is actually a nut bowl. The knob has holes in the top for the cracker and other tools. The nuts go around the knob.

[@ednajohnson2190]

Loved watching today's video. Loved your choices. I agree that Salvation Army's prices were outrageously high on some of those items. I have one very close to my house and haven't gotten there yet. Maybe I better brace myself. I do have a St. Vincent's de Paul very close to me and I love them. They always have daily sales and I have purchased some great vintage finds at awesome prices. TFS

[@brendaneel9905]

I love this video and everything you do, please make more videos like this, thank you

[@mirta9211]

Beautiful things!!!!!

[@susanmccoy1992]

Great haul!

[@peggysiler4626]

I like to see you do more videos shopping

[@charlotted6247]

I knew this would be good. 💗

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

OH...I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Charlotte!!! XOXO

[@tallgirlhappyme]

⏩ *Easy fix for gloss finishes:* Wash and dry. Then spray a Rustoleum matte clear finish. Looks like new. Gloss is gone!

[@jeaniemarkel360]

I love your videos!!! Please keep doing them

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

AwHhh...thank you so much, Jeanie!!! XOXO Yes...I have much more to come!!! Don't your worry!!!

[@ritastutler1470]

In our area in WV we have three to four estate sales except during holidays every weekend. Saturday is half price sale or less. Prices are ridiculously low.

[@lindacallaway2253]

That wooden bucket with the middle spindle was like one my Grandma had. She kept walnuts & pecans in it and the nutcracker and picks fit in the spindle.

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

Nice finds!!

[@deannacarlson5172]

Great tips on pricing. I'm jealous of other people's thrift store prices - here in the midwest they are waaaay too high. On that chandelier print, I would have taken a chance and sprayed it with some matte sealer. I tried that on another piece I had that I love but was way too shiny and cheap and it turned out awesome!

[@kayeyeager8006]

I was thinking the same exact thing.

[@elainereynolds9532]

LOVED this VIDEO...

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

I'm so glad to hear that Elaine!!! XOXO

[@2222dw]

Hey CT love that you remember me - but you need to get over here cause I want you to push me around in a wheelchair and do sunflower crafts with me on our somewhat matching countertops AND eat Mexican food! Love you❤

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

AwHhhh.....LOL...you are AWESOME! I would LOVE that! I'd push you around in a wheelchair wherever you wanted to go, Delaine! HEE HEE Sounds fun!!!! The only thing I won't do is get in the chair myself and have you push me by the steps of your basement! LOL HEE HEE Love you, too!!!!

[@sherryirbvin7448]

Love ur channel.

[@conniesimons94]

#Replay I Love going shopping with you Kelly Sherry!

[@donnahasse8385]

Kelly you're right the video with Delaine is funny, everybody should watch what a good time you 2 had!

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

Thanks, Donna! Yea...I really had so much fun that day! It was just soooo crazy and Delaine was just a hoot! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Donna! Thanks for watching!!! XOXO

[@kathrynschamanski3766]

Such fun! All of the Salvation Army stores in my area have closed, but their prices were always very high for what they had. GoodWill is better here in Western Washington.

[@carolyost6733]

Wow, it must have been Pot Day. Pot as in planter pot. I loved all of them. I said to my husband, this is the gal that goes to Springfield flea market every sept., and i want to meet her, so I let's plan on it. HOPE, HOPE! I don't even think i have any salvation stores near me. I am deprived! YOU MAKE MY THURSDAY! THANK YOU!

[@smoothsailingmp]

What has happened to your favorite store is they are "on to all the flip products and know you but all the cool things" and make money off of it so they are just going to "get a little more".... they're hoping you'll just buy it anyway

[@brentsuesmith6215]

Loved watching your video today....I subscribed and I will sparkle/share to my facebook viewers....

[@averysnest2745]

thanks for sharing ideas and tips on things worth buying and reselling.

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

Hi Brigid! I'm glad you enjoyed the tips in this video! I have so many people who ask me, so I thought it was time to share some of my pricing for resell and to let you know what is worth buying and what is not!!! Thanks for watching!!! XOXO

[@averysnest2745]

@@FLEAMARKETRESCUE watched it again as reference!

[@nancychannel8513]

Our Salvation Army has gone crazy on prices. I just don't even bother to go there anymore

[@shellydehart8217]

Always enjoy going thrift shopping with you. I must say Michigan has some great Salvation Army stores except that last one you went too LOL. We have one Salvation Army store in our town n right now it’s closed. Their helping the people in Fort Myers from hurricane Ian. All the thrift stores are gone now. It’s such a bummer. Where I live in Sarasota Fl. the town caters to the rich folks here n it it’s beneath them to have thrift stores. I have to drive over a hour away to find any thrift stores. Anyway, I got carried away there. You found some real nice things. In fact , there’s a few I would keep for myself. That’s my problem. I buy it make it over n keep adding more LOL. Anxious to see some of the things you got that you might make over for next week, maybe? ♥️♥️♥️😊👍👍👍👍

[@joanncarlberg6372]

Love your pieces. I received my second order of wooden cut outs from you and was very pleased. Will you do Christmas cuts?

[@dorothybunot5994]

Hi Kelly it's Dorothy those white bowls you can make mushrooms out of them and you could tell them because people like mushrooms

[@cyndimanka]

I’m watching this in June 1923, but the silhouettes were done by my grandson’s preschool class teachers. They drew a silhouette head to toe of each child, and at graduation had them lined up on the wall across the stage. It was the coolest thing ever and then they put their names at the bottom

[@nicholasknowles7036]

The bowl with the knob is for nuts, you put nuts in the bowl and in the knob is where you put the nutcracker(s). My grandmother had one :)

[@judyinman8267]

Hi. I’m seeing you for the first time. Wanted to tell you that bowl with the knob in the middle - 60 years ago my grandma had one and it held nuts in their shells along with a nutshell hammer, pick and nut cracker. 👍

[@bowmansmarket9939]

Oh you broke my heart when you passed up the owl... People do need to keep in mind their location for pricing, in my small town in a farming, Amish and Mennonite area, a lot of your repricing suggests would not sell here; I would love to be able to sell the milk glass vases for $10, I am lucky to get $4. I have had to stop shopping at big box "thrift stores" because of the prices, St Vincent's is the exception. But as usual a great video!! Suzette

[@maryheckler6766]

I loved shopping with you, Kelly! I think all of your finds are fabulous, can't wait to watch your redo's.

[@lornag2227]

Salvation Army where I live there's several in Western New York and their prices are pretty reasonable but they don't have as much stuff as in their stores as you seem to have in the stores you were at I couldn't even believe it. The Goodwill has a lot of stuff but the prices are outrageous. And we have a store called savers they have a lot of stuff also but very expensive. Thanks for all your tips

[@deborahsewell202]

Hi Kelly, I live in Davison, I went to Collettes a couple days ago & checked out your booth, awesome crafts!! Lol I grew up in Shelby twp. I love watching you craft & shop. Your ideas are amazing! I just started crafting myself

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

Awhhhh, thank you so much for the compliment on my booth!!! That was so sweet! WOW...you grew up in Shelby Twp...what a small world!!! I'm so glad you are enjoying my crafting videos and my little Etsy shop!!! That's so AWESOME to hear!!! Thank you for the WONDERFUL compliment on the ideas....you made my day, Deborah!!! I love that you started crafting!!! It's addicting!!! Craft supplies EVERYWHERE! HEE HEE Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!!! I really appreciate that! XOXO

[@cyndimanka]

I read an article and it said that they have one person at Goodwill on the dock and when stuff is gone through they price it immediately. So if you had a really good quality item or a namebrand item, they are going to market up immediately before it even goes to the floor or the cart to even go to the floor.

[@lisataylor4905]

Hello, from Canada. I enjoy your videos and I do like everything that you buy for your shop. I wish my thrift stores had the great things that you find. There is slso sticker shock in the stores that I go to.

[@annettetuck2477]

Bowl with knob I think was a nut bowl for walnuts etc, the knob is where the nut crack tool sits.

[@Tngirl68]

Kelly, the bowl with the "knob" in the center is a bowl for nuts. The knob would have held the nutcracker and picks.

[@cyndimanka]

I love ivy I would’ve bought that with the ivy I noticed you always comment on the Ivy but I absolutely love it

[@catherinesimpson6257]

I really enjoyed this Thrifting For Profit Video. Thank You!

[@FLEAMARKETRESCUE]

Oh good, I'm so glad to hear that, Catherine!!! Thanks for watching!!! XOXO

[@catherinesimpson6257]

@@FLEAMARKETRESCUE ❤

[@glojk4315]

i liked the frame on that silhouette picture! Was it real wood? I couldn't really tell. I loved all of the cool things you got!

[@cyndimanka]

I cracked up when you said I first showed you the silhouette pictures. I made one in grade school and I’m 65 years old so they’ve been around a long long time.

[@jenniferfitzgerald1796]

Don’t be shy to take an item to the front and ask if they can do better on the price. They have so much inventory coming in they need to move it through fast. Also you can spray that shiny painting with a Matt clear and tone down the sheen. I’ve don’t great many times.

[@hopealdridge1134]

Hey Kelly, enjoyed shopping with you ! I don't understand these thrift stores and their pricing...it is ridiculous !!!! Thanks for your tips on selling/pricing...very helpful😄! Hope you have a great weekend !

[@joyce-in-Outreach]

Hi I'm new to your Channel!💫💯🖐️🍐✨💡📅

[@joyce-in-Outreach]

I'm a Heygo Voyager!🙂🕯️📅💭🖐️💡🍐💭💯✨

[@joyce-in-Outreach]

Do you sell things on eBay!

[@creativendeavor]

That wooden bowl with the big knob in the middle I think is a nut cracking basket. That knob should have had several holes in the top for the nut cracking tools.

[@ransomdaniels8395]

That big wooden bowl with the knob in it is a nut bowl. There should have been a place to put an old metal nutcracker. You ....well, me.....I would sit with the bowl on my lap, or when my grandmother saw me, I'd put it back on the table...i'd sit and crack pecans , keeping the shells in rhe bowl and putting the nutmeats in a clean bowl, or eating them as fast as I shelled them while watching a VERY late old movie with my grandmother.😊

[@adaleewalkos4799]

Big wooden bowl with knob in middle looks like a nut bowl we had when I was a child. And I'm 72 years old. But one we had had holes in knob that little nut cracker and couple tools to dig nuts out of shells fit in