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.
@BDBD164 жыл бұрын
Correct, there are goodwill ebay sellers Ive recently ran into.
@danieldaniels75714 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I prefer goodwill makes the profit rather than resellers anyways 🤷
@masaharumorimoto47614 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing!! just sat down with a sandwich, chips & soda for lunch on a hot work day :) Thanks for making my lunch awesome today!!!
@jets12304 жыл бұрын
Yea I just sat down to take a dump and glad I saw new video.
@Xeonerable4 жыл бұрын
Goodwill sometimes want way too much money for what was donated old crap lol
@arbutuswatcher4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Longimanus13234 жыл бұрын
Yeah goodwill at least in AZ has become a gigantic ripoff. Better to hit up random thrift stores and see if you get lucky.
@danieldaniels75714 жыл бұрын
Michael Appel White Dove & The ARC are the best
@danieldaniels75714 жыл бұрын
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.
@arbutuswatcher4 жыл бұрын
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'.
@elbeelondon4 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. Always relaxes me!!💕
@UndeadEggmiester4 жыл бұрын
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.
@yeoldegaymer19064 жыл бұрын
I want those purple lamps.
@stefanmarchione67574 жыл бұрын
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?
@sirmugman4 жыл бұрын
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,
@jtlovescodelyoko4 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrRiguy044 жыл бұрын
I missed these videos! I really like your take on different stuff. Always a good watch.
@AmbientWalking4 жыл бұрын
Great to travel with you! Always such a pleasure to spend time looking at things through your eyes. Thanks so much! : )
@cthulusauce4 жыл бұрын
Those card board sleeves used to be for demo discs that were sold with magazines.
@williamharris83674 жыл бұрын
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.
@skranzierPussy4 жыл бұрын
Whenever I'm in a very bad place mentally this channel always helps....
@taylarboo974 жыл бұрын
That is the most cleanest goodwill I have ever seen
@darktetsuya4 жыл бұрын
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_bear4 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I miss thrifting! Thanks for the taste! 😅 Hope the Covid situation gets better in your area, stay safe!
@jtlovescodelyoko4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mathewmclean91284 жыл бұрын
There are so many unneeded copies of Wii fit, Goodwill looks like a hoarding facility for that video game LOL...
@sirmugman4 жыл бұрын
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
@henriquesousa74 жыл бұрын
I loved Ralph when I was little. I had Stuart little, a bugs life, and some of those Disney movies!!
@cheesebuger134 жыл бұрын
THQ Nordic is what's left of THQ all these years later.
@Moonbeam1434 жыл бұрын
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.
@jliscorpio4 жыл бұрын
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.
@williamharris83674 жыл бұрын
What was the item?
@AD-rl4jv2 жыл бұрын
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.
@bladerunner7523 жыл бұрын
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
@Xosidhe4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t heard the word “shareware” since 1998. 😂 Sad now it’s just “apps.”
@Zoritos644 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, I felt like I was thrift shopping with you lol
@jaspal6664 жыл бұрын
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-feghorn4 жыл бұрын
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.
@wolfgang10973 жыл бұрын
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.
@basedhalcyon4 жыл бұрын
those tacky 70s era couches gave me some of the most comfortable naps I've ever had
@chrislongbeard4 жыл бұрын
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.
@southwestAZ4 жыл бұрын
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 !
@kalebbrown934 жыл бұрын
I owned both “Mouse on the Motorcycle” and “Runaway Ralph” on VHS! Good classic kids movies for passing the time.
@kurisu78854 жыл бұрын
Huh, the last time I saw one of those George Burns dolls was on Robot Chicken in a Kill Bill parody called Kill Bunny.
@stefanmarchione67574 жыл бұрын
Did you see that the George Burns doll was #1 in the total produced?
@KevinPlaysGuitar4 жыл бұрын
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!
@MsSelfloather4 жыл бұрын
Please stay safe. But judging by the dead malls it seems you're used to social distancing lol.
@MrDan7084 жыл бұрын
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.
@nemesisconvoy864 жыл бұрын
Another side note. That Toastmaster toaster has a Service Merchandise tag on it if I am remembering it properly
@davinp4 жыл бұрын
Also, it has nothing to do with Toastmasters International, a public speaking organization at www.toastmasters.org
@MissMTurner4 жыл бұрын
From my hotspot here in Florida out to your hotspot in Arizona, stay safe!
@cmdraftbrn4 жыл бұрын
flashbacks from that wooden chair.
@JazzyBabe564 жыл бұрын
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!
@MatthewBaran4 жыл бұрын
Fun fact about Montgomery wards. When they filed for bankruptcy the executives stole the $100 million dollar pension.
@iChannelApple4s4 жыл бұрын
Oh man! That super 8 camera had film in it! Would be neat to see what was on it
@williamharris83674 жыл бұрын
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.
@nicnac61044 жыл бұрын
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-21124 жыл бұрын
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
@FloridaMan69.4 жыл бұрын
8:35 that should be the thumbnail
@jtlovescodelyoko4 жыл бұрын
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.
@peternewson22754 жыл бұрын
I've got one of those slide projectors, except mine is in that tasteful 60-70's beige
@Youothy4 жыл бұрын
Did No One notice the George Burns doll was #1 of 18,000??
@gordontaylor28154 жыл бұрын
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!
@jtlovescodelyoko4 жыл бұрын
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 +.
@shepshepherd4 жыл бұрын
I love this content :)
@evil_juggalo_10143 жыл бұрын
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
@lechatlola4 жыл бұрын
oh god, i wish we would have so many big second hand stores here in germany.
@MisterGames3 жыл бұрын
Ah, back in the day when a user manual didn't need a magnifying glass to read the miniscule print
@paulknight5324 жыл бұрын
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! :)
@kaykepop40844 жыл бұрын
Emergency room is my second favorite pc game ☺️.
@bentstrider4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Franniiv34 жыл бұрын
Anyone else pause at the CDs or Cassettes to check out the titles? hehe
@msladedah27514 жыл бұрын
Oh wow a super 8!!! Awesome.
@charlestonpinballarcade4 жыл бұрын
Great vid as usual! Yes!
@surferbri53463 жыл бұрын
Goodwill rocks, I picked up a pair of excellent Maui jim sunglasses for $2
@newdgamer41184 жыл бұрын
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
@williamharris83674 жыл бұрын
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!
@RetailArchaeology4 жыл бұрын
They accept returns within 30 days of purchase.
@jtlovescodelyoko4 жыл бұрын
@@RetailArchaeology they do, I didn't know that?
@Lameashellcosplay4 жыл бұрын
Thought my Goodwill was the only one who did Christmas in July
@berniestewart19724 жыл бұрын
Awesome 😎 a Retail Archeology video released same day as my birthday 😀. Will be watching tonight
@seand27114 жыл бұрын
Is the last Goodwill in this video the newer store off Power and McDowell?
@RetailArchaeology4 жыл бұрын
No it's on Power and Williamsfield
@seand27114 жыл бұрын
@@RetailArchaeology oh didn't know about that one.
@KMFDM7814 жыл бұрын
You skipped Skyrim on PC?? At 5:24
@crowmigration82454 жыл бұрын
Go to dead malls, safest place on earth!
@josephnealescratchcards4 жыл бұрын
great vid
@geekhype4 жыл бұрын
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!
@weshamilton17964 жыл бұрын
Yay another thrifting video I love your videos of thrifting especially the mall videos
@thriftsnriffs2914 жыл бұрын
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.
@MultiTelan4 жыл бұрын
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.
@danieldaniels75714 жыл бұрын
LGR Thrifts in Phoenix... Nice.
@razvandobos97594 жыл бұрын
Wish I was there!
@wildkinraccoon374 жыл бұрын
The UK versions of those "Now" albums started in the 1980s and are still going, they release at least 3 a year
@robertwfetech86914 жыл бұрын
I have a Sony Mavica camera but it needs a floppy disk . I will give you a good deal on it LOL
@davidlangham53354 жыл бұрын
lol vanburen hotel furniture
@mikesexplorations93144 жыл бұрын
Age of Empires was the BEST!! Most all the war game apps with guilds or alliances evolved from that original game.
@groton274 жыл бұрын
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
@thevacdude4 жыл бұрын
Been binge watching you videos, due to COVID19. Great stuff.
@llaeeZ4 жыл бұрын
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
@DjSportsGirl864 жыл бұрын
I love some old stuff
@comfeefort4 жыл бұрын
4:19 Zenith are the best of collectible radios
@baksidesteez4 жыл бұрын
8:34 Awesome Streetlight Manifesto shirt!
@Jay-uf6sf4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always! Stay save out there, hope the US tackles Covid asap.
@cattleprodding4 жыл бұрын
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.
@StevieStinkbutt4 жыл бұрын
I had DOS for Dummies.
@marcuswooldridge4 жыл бұрын
nice thrifting video...see you in a few (?) months. well stay save and healthy to one and all! :)
@RetailArchaeology4 жыл бұрын
I'll still have videos coming out. Abandoned stuff is still doable during all this 🙂
@comfeefort4 жыл бұрын
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
@sonicmoremusic14 жыл бұрын
#MerryChristmas #Goodwill
@scottstrang15834 жыл бұрын
Uhh who takes broken stuff to goodwill?
@toiviato13174 жыл бұрын
A Snowball in July? HHGregg
@alball85304 жыл бұрын
What song is that in the video’s background, because it sounds familiar?
@RetailArchaeology4 жыл бұрын
It's music from the eShops on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.
@animeshock20064 жыл бұрын
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
@BDBD164 жыл бұрын
Kidz bob always makes me think of Karen's now that "THEY CANT HEAR ME THEIR LISTENING TO KIDZ BOP!"
@TheHrb12344 жыл бұрын
That AOL page is to blame for me being over here :D I met my ex in their chatrooms :D
@nobeac4 жыл бұрын
Ah man that Diablo 2 games are a good games. You should have picked those.
@bladerunner7523 жыл бұрын
Nintendo will never admit they screwed the pooch by alienating the mature audience and only making E for everyone mario titles
@WhittyPics4 жыл бұрын
No Mall Tycoon games?
@Funkgun4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Potter54164 жыл бұрын
It has ncis lol
@mcain29114 жыл бұрын
10:51 That pisses me off when I see that in stores. Stores have trash cans for that purpose. Use them!
@jtlovescodelyoko4 жыл бұрын
Honestly when it comes to Retail Archeology videos it's become a weird aesthetic to see
@wolfgang10973 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, people are too ignorant, lazy, and selfish.