Thrifting Time! Ep. 11: Christmas In July! | Retail Archaeology

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[@AllAboutParker]

It feels like, as far as Goodwill goes, they've caught on to the fact that people hunt them for video game gems and now vet them out and auction off anything actually worth buying online.

[@BDBD16]

Correct, there are goodwill ebay sellers Ive recently ran into.

[@danieldaniels7571]

They do this with their music, electronics & clothing as well. This is why Goodwill is not such a great place to go thrifting anymore. The best places in the Phoenix area for years has been White Dove and The ARC because they don’t do this.

[@keepmymindpreoccupied2892]

I prefer goodwill makes the profit rather than resellers anyways 🤷

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Perfect timing!! just sat down with a sandwich, chips & soda for lunch on a hot work day :) Thanks for making my lunch awesome today!!!

[@jets1230]

Yea I just sat down to take a dump and glad I saw new video.

[@Xeonerable]

Goodwill sometimes want way too much money for what was donated old crap lol

[@arbutuswatcher]

Goodwill & Salvation Army have become way too picky, with what they'll accept in-terms of donated items, and their prices are unrealistic. Saint Vincent DePaul Thrift Stores I've found are usually more reasonable, however not as abundant in number. My family has always made a practice of donating clean, gently used, & no longer needed items. Whether it's kid's toys, clothes, furniture, or electronics, we've never donated junk. If it's worn-out or shot, it either gets recycled or disposed of properly. The last few times we've attempted to drop-off donation items at either Goodwill & Salvation Army, the workers either turn their nose up at it, or pilfer it for themselves. For free stuff, they've got quite the racket going on. I once saw a father dropping off an older PC, that his son had used in college (i.e. mini tower, flat panel display, keyboard, mouse, & printer). At the time, I attempted to ask the manager of the store, when the computer system would be available for sale. She said it had to be 'processed', which I assume meant the hard drive would be pulled - no big deal, since I can replace that. I checked for weeks, but it never made it, to the shelves of the store. When I inquired as to what happen to it, all I received were blank stares in return. I can only hazard to guess what happen to it. While I still like thrifting, some of the B.S. practices, at certain stores leave a lot to be desired. As my grandfather once said, the whole experience can leave a bad taste, in one's mouth.

[@Longimanus1323]

Yeah goodwill at least in AZ has become a gigantic ripoff. Better to hit up random thrift stores and see if you get lucky.

[@danieldaniels7571]

Michael Appel White Dove & The ARC are the best

[@danieldaniels7571]

Michael Appel I just found out The ARC has permanently closed their thrift store, so scratch that AZ recommendation. I’ve actually been finding better deals at Goodwill in Phoenix & Tempe the last couple months than I have in the last five years.

[@arbutuswatcher]

I understand if a donation is broken goods, or perhaps dirty, but we always brought functioning & clean items to the likes of Goodwill & Salvation Army. It makes me want to start my own proper thrift shop, despite their insanity. 'Thrifts & Other Such Stuff'.

[@elbeelondon]

I love your channel. Always relaxes me!!💕

[@UndeadEggmiester]

Half way threw this video I had to stop to see if I left my 3d's on and opened. The music you picked got me good.

[@yeoldegaymer1906]

I want those purple lamps.

[@stefanmarchione6757]

Girl, same! I thought they had an Asian Dynasty influence, but also could be a quirky, Nautical vibe as well. I'd pair them with those live-edge wood coffee tables and maybe a country-chic Denim sofa?

[@sirmugman]

hmm there nice but if there gas one eh maybe but the fish ones were more hotel like and would suit well when placed next to a fish bowl,

[@jtlovescodelyoko]

Yay thrifting is back, you have to wear a mask, but I don't care, if it helps me stay safe when, buy old junk again, I will wear it proudly.

[@MrRiguy04]

I missed these videos! I really like your take on different stuff. Always a good watch.

[@AmbientWalking]

Great to travel with you! Always such a pleasure to spend time looking at things through your eyes. Thanks so much! : )

[@cthulusauce]

Those card board sleeves used to be for demo discs that were sold with magazines.

[@williamharris8367]

I too would be tempted to but it (I actively collect demo disks), but that was quite expensive for a sports game. Thrift shops tend to not distinguish between demo disks and actual games in terms of pricing.

[@skranzierPussy]

Whenever I'm in a very bad place mentally this channel always helps....

[@taylarboo97]

That is the most cleanest goodwill I have ever seen

[@darktetsuya]

oh wow the abc tv movies for the mouse and the motorcycle trilogy! loved that book series as a kid so it was neat to see the TV movie versions.

[@lare_bear]

Oh man, I miss thrifting! Thanks for the taste! 😅 Hope the Covid situation gets better in your area, stay safe!

[@jtlovescodelyoko]

Well unfortunately in Arizona it isn't but the same situation in Texas, as long as Erik wears a mask and it's social Distancing, which he is, he should be fine.

[@mathewmclean9128]

There are so many unneeded copies of Wii fit, Goodwill looks like a hoarding facility for that video game LOL...

[@sirmugman]

yeah and there's normally a stack of like 8 white ones the rarer ones of the black n grey one but its mostly just a stack of the white boards

[@henriquesousa7]

I loved Ralph when I was little. I had Stuart little, a bugs life, and some of those Disney movies!!

[@cheesebuger13]

THQ Nordic is what's left of THQ all these years later.

[@Moonbeam143]

I love the "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" movies! It got me to read the first book. And I'm also wearing my Santa shirt, so I'm loving this video.

[@jliscorpio]

I took donations to Goodwill and they told me "We can't take those types of items" I turned the item over and showed them their sticker on it and told them I bought it at this very Goodwill, so it looks like you owe me a refund instead.

[@williamharris8367]

What was the item?

[@AD-rl4jv]

They still make great speakers in fact there are speakers better than anything from the past. They are much better constructed than anything from the 90’s or older. They just cost quite a bit. Mine have an MSRP of $6k that I got for $4,800 and they blow away older speakers.

[@bladerunner752]

Unfortunately people these days love quantity over quality. Always love your videos. Full of fun and nostalgia. Cheers and best regards to you from Surprise Arizona

[@Xosidhe]

I haven’t heard the word “shareware” since 1998. 😂 Sad now it’s just “apps.”

[@Zoritos64]

Fantastic video, I felt like I was thrift shopping with you lol

[@jaspal666]

M-Audio - I had that USB interface for online broadcasts for work in the mid 2000's. I'd forgotten that thing. $4 is a steal!

[@loghorn-feghorn]

I’m always kinda jealous watching videos like this. The majority of stuff you find in Florida is grandma furniture and Christian music cds. I guess it makes good finds more rewarding I guess.

[@wolfgang1097]

In my case, a lot of stuff in the thrift stores near me are too modern and lame (thus inferior) for my taste. Once in a blue moon, you only find something nostalgic and interesting that works, such as my VCR player. It is a Sharp brand center deck manufactured in 1995. I'm so glad it actually works and is in good condition for its age.

[@basedhalcyon]

those tacky 70s era couches gave me some of the most comfortable naps I've ever had

[@chrislongbeard]

Thrift stores here in NY reopened like 2 weeks ago. Only problem is that they are having a hard time getting people to process all the donations.

[@southwestAZ]

I stoped donated too them after I see how they treat their workers and than trash most your free items you give ! they put those all those items in trash all pillows,yarn,all diapers baby & adult even socks,misc like the glass,snowglobes etc ! alll those items can be donated to homeless shelters !! instead of giveing them to the community they can help out homeless shelters instead yet trash of it !! and on top that they sort all that - they put the couches in the big metal bins at the warehouse ! recycle whatever doesn't sale like the lamps big bulk metal" & sort all the toys,out them into big boxes or white bags & silverware to and trash the cds all of them and vhs tapes and sort books and than trash the ones that come a certain way . I can tell you more about their awful ways !

[@kalebbrown93]

I owned both “Mouse on the Motorcycle” and “Runaway Ralph” on VHS! Good classic kids movies for passing the time.

[@kurisu7885]

Huh, the last time I saw one of those George Burns dolls was on Robot Chicken in a Kill Bill parody called Kill Bunny.

[@stefanmarchione6757]

Did you see that the George Burns doll was #1 in the total produced?

[@KevinPlaysGuitar]

It's been years since I've seen that Runaway Ralph movie. I used to have that movie and used to watch it with my brother back in the day. Wii Fit is the best game ever! Says "no one". lol I've seen a lot of Wii fits at my Goodwills. I've also seen some great action/first-person shooting games at my goodwill and was able to buy some games for my collection. It depends on the area. I've been to a few GoodWills that had hardly any video games or not one sports game. I've been to one Thrift store where I found a bunch of video games with missing discs that someone jacked from them, it was pretty much just the case there without the disc. It's a shame! You win some, you lose some! I love Goodwill shopping, you never known what you will find!

[@MsSelfloather]

Please stay safe. But judging by the dead malls it seems you're used to social distancing lol.

[@MrDan708]

Vintage electronics - I just picked up my Yamaha keyboard from a repair shop; the guy had an old open-reel tape deck on his bench that he was restoring to playability! You have to be of a certain age to even remember those things.

[@nemesisconvoy86]

Another side note. That Toastmaster toaster has a Service Merchandise tag on it if I am remembering it properly

[@davinp]

Also, it has nothing to do with Toastmasters International, a public speaking organization at www.toastmasters.org

[@MissMTurner]

From my hotspot here in Florida out to your hotspot in Arizona, stay safe!

[@cmdraftbrn]

flashbacks from that wooden chair.

[@JazzyBabe56]

thanx for sharing your thrifting time vid - I haven't been thrifting in so long that like you, I don't think its going to be the same for a long long time! Cheers!

[@MatthewBaran]

Fun fact about Montgomery wards. When they filed for bankruptcy the executives stole the $100 million dollar pension.

[@iChannelApple4s]

Oh man! That super 8 camera had film in it! Would be neat to see what was on it

[@williamharris8367]

I initially thought that too, but after so many years, unprocessed film would have deteriorated too badly to recover. That, and I have no idea where someone would get cinefilm developed.

[@nicnac6104]

Hey mate, great video! Would you be willing to share the address of the first Goodwill? I live in Arizona and like to buy lots of Christmas stuff when they do their Christmas in July sales, and this location has a lot more Christmas stuff than mine does lmao. Thanks for your help!

[@Ram-2112]

Holy crap that last goodwill in Gilbert is right next to me. The best goodwill I know of is very close to that one on queen creek road

[@FloridaMan69.]

8:35 that should be the thumbnail

[@jtlovescodelyoko]

A Great Goodwill deals story I must share: Last year and my local Goodwill I found a pair of True religion jeans shorts now if you don't know True religion jeans is that company that makes those overpriced made in the USA jeans that cost like $100, these jean shorts I got for I think on Half Off Saturdays, I got them for 4 Bucks, So I got what would be overpriced jeans shorts for super super cheap, and one of these days I'm hope to fine a pair of True religion Jeans for a that Insane deal and it will happen someday because I one day in the Donation boxes in the curbside donation station outside literally there were pairs of those high end designer jeans literally in the donation pile.

[@peternewson2275]

I've got one of those slide projectors, except mine is in that tasteful 60-70's beige

[@Youothy]

Did No One notice the George Burns doll was #1 of 18,000??

[@gordontaylor2815]

I definitely think the high price is justifiable for that particular doll. When you have numbered edition dolls like that, the lowest numbers usually are given to the featured celebrity him/herself and friends or relatives. He definitely should've picked up the doll on that principle alone!

[@jtlovescodelyoko]

1:37 OMG, I remember back in elementary school they played us that movie, I need to see if that movie is available on Disney +.

[@shepshepherd]

I love this content :)

[@evil_juggalo_1014]

If Christmas decorations is lifting peoples Spirits up than they needed to do it all this year, 2020 hasn't been a good year at all, that to me, I go looking for Christmas stuff and lots of praying in between helps me with my depression, I'll be the first to say do it, go have a good time prawling through the Christmas stuff! Might lift your Spirit! I'll be homeless at the end of this month Oct. and I need this, I'm depressed, scared for me and my family, there is simply no where to rent on my small monthly income, so enjoy things like this even if you can't buy it, it doesn't hurt to look! Miss Sandra from Tennessee

[@lechatlola]

oh god, i wish we would have so many big second hand stores here in germany.

[@MisterGames]

Ah, back in the day when a user manual didn't need a magnifying glass to read the miniscule print

[@paulknight532]

Always great to see a Goodwill video! Really liked the cool cassette decks and the old Zenith radio. The old sofa made me laugh as my mom and dad used to have a very similar one years ago! :)

[@kaykepop4084]

Emergency room is my second favorite pc game ☺️.

[@bentstrider]

Too bad the numbers are rising crazy again. But, glad you were able to get out there and get some awesome footage of a thrifting trip before it all goes into shutdown again!! One of the few things I'm honestly missing as I "limit myself" are antique/consignment store trips. Some of them might be open and are tempting to the eye when I'm rolling past, but I just can't take the chance even with the masks and distancing.

[@Franniiv3]

Anyone else pause at the CDs or Cassettes to check out the titles? hehe

[@msladedah2751]

Oh wow a super 8!!! Awesome.

[@charlestonpinballarcade]

Great vid as usual! Yes!

[@surferbri5346]

Goodwill rocks, I picked up a pair of excellent Maui jim sunglasses for $2

[@newdgamer4118]

Video games have been very rare in goodwills for a few years, at least in the Avondale/Goodyear area (minus the standard Wii Fit/sports/Sims). I run across original Xbox consoles more than any other. I've only had one really fun find in the last two years, a CIB Radio Shack Electronic TV Scoreboard from the 70's

[@williamharris8367]

Does that Goodwill accept returns on electronics? Around here, thrift shops do not, so it would be foolish to purchase a console for more than a few dollars. I would never pay $40 for something that may not work!

[@RetailArchaeology]

They accept returns within 30 days of purchase.

[@jtlovescodelyoko]

@@RetailArchaeology they do, I didn't know that?

[@Lameashellcosplay]

Thought my Goodwill was the only one who did Christmas in July

[@berniestewart1972]

Awesome 😎 a Retail Archeology video released same day as my birthday 😀. Will be watching tonight

[@seand2711]

Is the last Goodwill in this video the newer store off Power and McDowell?

[@RetailArchaeology]

No it's on Power and Williamsfield

[@seand2711]

@@RetailArchaeology oh didn't know about that one.

[@KMFDM781]

You skipped Skyrim on PC?? At 5:24

[@crowmigration8245]

Go to dead malls, safest place on earth!

[@josephnealescratchcards]

great vid

[@geekhype]

Man, I would have put that couch in my game room! Wood grain FTW! Also, I miss thrifting. Have not been out since Covid. Looking forward to finding some treasures at some point in the future! Thanks for the vid, stay safe!

[@weshamilton1796]

Yay another thrifting video I love your videos of thrifting especially the mall videos

[@thriftsnriffs291]

You ever check out the goodwill on Ray and Rural? that might be one of my favorites. usually really clean and higher end stuff. missed your videos.

[@MultiTelan]

Mavica floppy camera...I hate you for finding one of those. I used one of those in high school to take some pictures of the truck I owned back then. STUPID quality even though the pictures are only 640x480. I really want one of those again.

[@danieldaniels7571]

LGR Thrifts in Phoenix... Nice.

[@razvandobos9759]

Wish I was there!

[@wildkinraccoon37]

The UK versions of those "Now" albums started in the 1980s and are still going, they release at least 3 a year

[@robertwfetech8691]

I have a Sony Mavica camera but it needs a floppy disk . I will give you a good deal on it LOL

[@davidlangham5335]

lol vanburen hotel furniture

[@mikesexplorations9314]

Age of Empires was the BEST!! Most all the war game apps with guilds or alliances evolved from that original game.

[@groton27]

got a few demo disk for my PS 2 like that but honestly they were free but I do wonder if they are worth money to collectors

[@thevacdude]

Been binge watching you videos, due to COVID19. Great stuff.

[@llaeeZ]

7:24 As an audiophile i take slight offence on the notion that old hi-fi is automaticly better than new hi-fi. Sure there is good vintage hi-fi, but remember, they made A LOT of cheap crap aswell. Just because its old does not mean its good, and vice versa

[@DjSportsGirl86]

I love some old stuff

[@comfeefort]

4:19 Zenith are the best of collectible radios

[@baksidesteez]

8:34 Awesome Streetlight Manifesto shirt!

[@Jay-uf6sf]

Great video as always! Stay save out there, hope the US tackles Covid asap.

[@cattleprodding]

XBOX 360's are becoming scarce now? Must be because every time I see a game store they use them to prop the doors open.

[@StevieStinkbutt]

I had DOS for Dummies.

[@marcuswooldridge]

nice thrifting video...see you in a few (?) months. well stay save and healthy to one and all! :)

[@RetailArchaeology]

I'll still have videos coming out. Abandoned stuff is still doable during all this 🙂

[@comfeefort]

I couldn't wait for Ours to open in Southern California, it was awefull, I think it will be months before They are normal again

[@sonicmoremusic1]

#MerryChristmas #Goodwill

[@scottstrang1583]

Uhh who takes broken stuff to goodwill?

[@toiviato1317]

A Snowball in July? HHGregg

[@alball8530]

What song is that in the video’s background, because it sounds familiar?

[@RetailArchaeology]

It's music from the eShops on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.

[@animeshock2006]

Well they sold do much Wii fit I remeber when I worked at best buy and when it first came out with the board we would only get 6 in a week and have people lined up to buy them

[@BDBD16]

Kidz bob always makes me think of Karen's now that "THEY CANT HEAR ME THEIR LISTENING TO KIDZ BOP!"

[@TheHrb1234]

That AOL page is to blame for me being over here :D I met my ex in their chatrooms :D

[@nobeac]

Ah man that Diablo 2 games are a good games. You should have picked those.

[@bladerunner752]

Nintendo will never admit they screwed the pooch by alienating the mature audience and only making E for everyone mario titles

[@WhittyPics]

No Mall Tycoon games?

[@Funkgun]

1:03 Man, they want 24$ for an old, used, maybe not working Chauvet DJ Obey 3? like they are 59. new, that is not a deal at all.

[@Potter5416]

It has ncis lol

[@mcain2911]

10:51 That pisses me off when I see that in stores. Stores have trash cans for that purpose. Use them!

[@jtlovescodelyoko]

Honestly when it comes to Retail Archeology videos it's become a weird aesthetic to see

[@wolfgang1097]

Unfortunately, people are too ignorant, lazy, and selfish.