Thrifting WITHOUT A CAR in New York City with Ready Set Resell

[@Josh-Kim]

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[@Johnnytrades-LTE]

Been subbed for months. Great content.

[@thebeesneezmommygrammy]

I'm glad you linked his channel. It turns out I was subbed but notifications were off.

[@kevoni7604]

Great guy watch his channel all the time

[@cincinnatipicker]

Ben is the MAN! The guy knows his stuff!

[@Josh-Kim]

It was super cool to meet him in person. He's an awesome dude. Definitely knows his stuff!

[@KorvidRavenscraft]

As someone who spent three years homeless and currently travels by bike or bus, I can't tell you how valuable this content is. Please keep it up! ✊

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks so much for watching! There's definitely opportunity with reselling out there if you want it bad enough 💪

[@ReadySetResell]

It was fun thrifting in NYC for sure. Found enough to stuff both of our bags! It was a Great time!

[@Josh-Kim]

Definitely a good time with lots of awesome finds!

[@FaithfulListener315]

love you two together. always pulling for fellow veteran resellers.

[@Josh-Kim]

Rooting for you as well. Thanks for watching!

[@Johnnytrades-LTE]

Very cool. Ready set resale is awesome. Great vlog guys.

[@2nd.roundvintage733]

Great stuff man.

[@Johnnytrades-LTE]

@Jo D thanks Jo D

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching!

[@janekim3339]

Another great video to watch! Thanks for sharing!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you for watching!

[@thebeesneezmommygrammy]

Fun and informative vlog-style video Josh. Adventure, fun, humor, community, bolos, treasure hunting, maximized & minimal...this had it all. Love the idea of walking and using a backpack. Seems like that would amplify choosing the absolute best pieces rather than the temptation & rationalization of filling cart & car. Fantastic idea!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind comment 😄. It definitely made me much more picky. I was so tempted to buy a lot more, but had to ask myself if it was worth carrying around lol

[@susanbehring3401]

Josh and Ben...How cool it that!

[@Josh-Kim]

Had a blast hanging out with Ben! Thanks for watching 😄

[@lishnz1138]

Loved the collab shopping day out guys! Love both your channel's

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks so much for watching! It was fun hanging out with Ben 😄

[@bettyinindiana5632]

Fun going to NYC - thanks for the video!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching, Betty!

[@cincinnatipicker]

Hey I know that guy! Josh, congrats on 10k subs!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you, John!! Really means a lot 😄

[@fsujavi16]

I love the idea of not having to drive around to go thrifting! Good job guys!

[@Josh-Kim]

Definitely makes you double check everything that you buy. It has to really be worth it to carry around!

[@imjody]

It's literally insane that you're nearly at 10,000 subscribers already, and we were once at almost the exact same amount of subscribers not even a year ago... 😂 When I say you're killin' the KZbin game, I really mean that. It's not easy to surpass 10k, especially when you're solely focused on reselling and reselling alone. HUGE kudos, Josh. I'm lovin' this journey of yours very much. 😊

[@Josh-Kim]

Definitely crazy to me as well. Thanks so much for the support since the beginning, Jody!

[@imjody]

@@Josh-Kim You got it, Josh! Keep it up, my man.

[@thegametaster189]

I always thrift on foot with a backpack living in a smaller southern area the only form of public transport is a bus route that only pops up once an hour and doesn't cover the the whole city you definitely learn to be more picky choosing your items wisely

[@Josh-Kim]

I'm impressed you're making it work! Much respect to you 😄

[@Valamilk]

Fun video josh! Thanks for taking us along with y’all! Those prices seemed really fair! We were in ny in October and I didn’t get a chance to stop in a goodwill. Maybe next October **fingers crossed ** lol.

[@Josh-Kim]

The prices were definitely fair. I was expecting them to be way worse going into it, so a pleasant surprise for sure! You should definitely try to hit a few next time you visit 😄

[@deganztv]

Ooohh might be a high end product...it's NYC!!

[@Josh-Kim]

Definitely some good brands in NYC!

[@anitahaviland3036]

I'm already subscribed to both of your channels. Fun and doing really good thrifting! What could be better than that!

[@Josh-Kim]

It was a lot of fun. Ben is an awesome dude!

[@parrotheadpicker5327]

Good Stuff Josh , You and Ben need to collab more.

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks, Andy. I wish! He was in New York for the holidays 😄. He lives pretty close to Cincinnati Picker and Shadjuice.

[@theshoparoundtheweb1315]

Great video!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you!

[@Californiansurfer]

When I was working in Louisville Kentucky, I went to goodwill to find used books, all used book stores today out of business, but I found a dozen izod golf shorts, I use them today, love it. Yesterday, at my local swap meet purchased two carthart thermal work suits for $100. Since I work in Midwest out here in California they don’t understand why so much material. Downey California

[@Josh-Kim]

Definitely sounds like you found quality stuff!

[@AkilMcLeod]

DOPE VIDEO....watching this video almost made me miss living in NY but then I saw the trash on the sidewalk and snapped out of it lol

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks, Akil! Appreciate you watching. Hahaha yeah. So much trash in the city 😂😂

[@imjody]

This was fun to watch, Josh! Cool to see what can be found in other cities, and how their thrift stores look. Thanks for sharing this with us. Also, just a real quick FYI: Thomas PINK (@ 10:22 in your video) is a very expensive brand. Not sure what they had this priced at, but could have been a good pick up if it was cheap enough. Happy 2020, my man!! 😎👌😁

[@phxjaguar5207]

Jody Mitoma's Videos Great catch

[@DumpsterDiverDad]

Another great video

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you!

[@hartsmotorcompany]

Last time I tried to thrift I was driving, and it was a mess. My ford excursion was too big. All my thrift got the music blasting like it's a disco

[@Josh-Kim]

Driving in new york city to thrift in a car as long as your ford would be a nightmare 😮. Parking would be the worst!

[@hartsmotorcompany]

@@Josh-Kim People moved out of my way, now I drive a Suburban which is no better. Funny on that NY trip, we blow the brake line, and got robbed by the Ford dealer.

[@jarn117]

Wow I was like you Josh expecting the NY prices to be spendy, great haul.

[@Josh-Kim]

The prices were definitely a lot better than I was expecting 😄. Thanks for watching!

[@TheJarheadEntrepreneur]

Awesome video guys, I need to come up and hit NYC with ya'll.Thanks for that BOLO tie..Keep Crushing It!!! Stay HUMBLE, Stay HUNGRY, Stay FOCUSED...-The Jarhead Entrepreneur

[@Josh-Kim]

It was a lot of fun thrifting in NYC. Definitely worth doing if you happen to ever visit New York!

[@melindafullerton6371]

Loved watching the 2 of you together!!! I love New York City. I can’t wait to visit again.

[@Josh-Kim]

It was a lot of fun 😄. Thanks so much for watching!

[@midwestdartfrogs]

Dang what an awesome trip. Love watching you both. Even in the NYC thrift stores you have to walk a lot lol.

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahah yup! We were walking all day, and carrying our finds around 😁 It was awesome hanging out with Ready Set Resell!

[@Justsayinbruh]

tbh, I normally don't like thrifting with friends or others. When it comes to making money, I'm all about keep the profits to myself.

[@Josh-Kim]

This day was more for just hanging out and thrifting for fun. He was in New York just for the holidays, so we wanted to meet up. We both had zero expectations to score big or compete with each other.

[@bigbandit9384]

You guys killed it today ! Lol..Awesome and Ben seems to really know his stuff 😎✌ Off to Ben's channel now 😁✌

[@Josh-Kim]

He definitely knows his stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@netherfield2000]

I’ve thrifted in The Bronx. There is a large either GW or Salvo that is really good.

[@Josh-Kim]

Never ventured out to the Bronx yet, but I'm sure I will one day in the future. Appreciate the information! Thanks for watching 😄

[@BlasianGoddessTM77]

Elisa Goldman There’s one at New Rochelle too. I sourced at Elmsford (Saw Mill) location Monday and I enjoyed it. Lots of great finds 😃

[@dogface4346]

I was just there few weeks ago. Near my job.

[@Josh-Kim]

Nice! Definitely enjoyed thrifting in the city 😄

[@dogface4346]

@@Josh-Kim look up housing works

[@Josh-Kim]

Dog Face I will. Thanks for the tip!

[@DanInDemand]

Great Video! Awesome to see Ben on Josh’s channel. Enjoy both channels.

[@Josh-Kim]

It was fun hanging out with Ben. He's an awesome dude! Thanks for watching 😄

[@NestingHaven]

Fun thrift along! I’m sure there are a ton of high end treasures in the NYC thrifting scene. Looks like you guys found some good items! And mega props to you doing it on foot!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks! It was a lot of fun to go thrifting in NYC with Ben 😄

[@shadjuice]

Great video guys, looked like fun!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks man! It was a good time 😄

[@s.zachery5962]

My two favorite resellers! Great Vlog!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Californiansurfer]

South Gate California, we have Greenspan which their main market is pendalton shirts We have people from japan, Thailand and Germany at the store Pendolton clothes. Downey California

[@BKVendingFlipping]

Looks like you guys found some really good items. I never see stuff like that here.

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching!

[@lin90210]

I'm the same in London. I go places by public transport so I'm limited to bag space and weight all the time lol

[@Josh-Kim]

It definitely made me extremely picky in what I ended up buying. I think it was good, since I limited myself to higher dollar items 😁. Lots of respect to you for making it work with public transportation!

[@lin90210]

@@Josh-Kim good picking skill to have there Josh! :D

[@coupleofpickers]

I cannot even imagine thrifting without a vehicle! The struggle is real..lol Great video. Keep on picking. Lisa & Rob

[@Josh-Kim]

Haha it helped that we were just hanging out and hitting thrift stores along the way 😄

[@victorialee6654]

well the costs of operating a vehicle in nye based on usage would be steep.

[@goldeneastgun]

Hey Josh... can you do a video on how you prepare your thrift finds? I'm just wondering how, or if you clean the items you pick up. Do you iron the shirts? Test the electronics? Remove the writing on the bottom of the shoes? Etc. I had mixed feelings about reselling... but now I think it's a good thing. There's so much over production, and wages haven't gone up for the average household in the past 30-40 years that it makes sense to recirculate unwanted items. Seems like a win/win for seller, the buyer and the environment. Great stuff.

[@Josh-Kim]

I agree that's it's a win-win. There is SO much waste in this world, and resellers help prevent perfectly good product from going to the landfill. I can definitely try to incorporate some of that in future videos. Appreciate the suggestion!

[@RnR-Rebel]

Hiya Josh was the 1st salvation army on the west side around the 40s? That was my best thrift store from the late 70s-90s! Got amazing vintage there! Still upset over the 40s cashmere coat that fit as if it was made for me stolen out of my friends car when clubbing😢 in the early 80s. Great finds & nice that you guys traded! I hope you had a lovely holiday! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️🦇🦇🦇

[@Josh-Kim]

Not sure when it was established, but I would believe it if it was there in the 40s! Definitely an older building.Sorry to hear about that cashmere coat. Thanks for watching 😄

[@RnR-Rebel]

Lot of Josh - DUH, I’m sorry I wasn’t clear, meant to say in the 40s-50s on the West side! (This is what happens when I’m not awake🤣!) Thanks about the coat! I hope you & your family have a lovely New Year! J 😘🧡🦇🦇🦇

[@michellecastano770]

I'm so jealous! Looks like fun guys!!

[@Josh-Kim]

It was a good time 😄. Thanks so much for watching!

[@maribrucraftsnfinds8625]

Thanks for taking us along! It's nice to see a different way and scenario of thrifting. I have always wondered what thrift stores in New York would look like lol (I'm from the West). Great collab with Ben!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@phunkysuzie]

Am I watching a reselling video or a cool hipster NYC Indie Buddy movie? Where have you been hiding your friend? I think I have my 1st reseller crush, lol LOVE your tips & editing the comps into the video. OMG, you guys trading in the store, so adorbz.

[@Josh-Kim]

Hahah thanks so much for watching! You are too kind 😄

[@phunkysuzie]

@@Josh-Kim I know your friend is from cinncy, is he in town for a show?

[@Josh-Kim]

@@phunkysuzie He was in NYC for about a week over the holidays

[@phunkysuzie]

@@Josh-Kim also, I have no idea where you have the time to edit these videos... The slow motion on the train? Random walking, It's very cool, and it really makes me feel like I'm experiencing it & really wishing I was NYC tonight (MSG) I love the addition of showing the scrolling feed through comps while thrifting, because again, makes me feel like I'm in the store and when you find a new brand, this is what you have to do, and sometimes take a gamble.

[@phunkysuzie]

@@Josh-Kim a ha. He seemed like he could have been one of “my people " and going to a concert in town. Anyway, love his videos, watched a bunch so far, and love the honesty and so much love that if he sees something cool, he's keeping it! Like the Bob Ross shirt, some cool Pants and a cool swag jacket

[@cathymontano569]

What a stinkin treat!!! How did this come about? I loved this! Talk about my favorite resellers. Trading, awesome. 😊🌲🧣👌

[@Josh-Kim]

It was a lot of fun! We connected through KZbin and Instagram a few months ago. He was in New York City for the holidays, so we decided to meet up!

[@Wheely55]

Nice finds guys. I just went to sub to Ben's channel.

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you! Ben has an awesome channel 😄

[@DaniMaeAdventures]

That was fun! Tfs💕💗

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks for watching, Dani!

[@annj3811]

The prices you guys get for used clothing is amazing. I just started selling on EBay in Oct and could only get $8.95 + shipping for a 2XL Michael Kors dress shirt. Granted, I got it at the Goodwill bins for next to nothing but still! Thanks for your videos!

[@Josh-Kim]

Definitely takes time to figure out what works and what doesn't. Keep looking up comps on items and brands you don't recognize, and you'll get there! Thanks for watching the videos 😄

[@kimicope_]

I loved the editing in this very nice!!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you!

[@ThriftBeastCQ]

You picked up some really good items Josh! Need to hit up NY

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks, Chris! It was a lot of fun. Let me know if you happen to ever travel to NYC

[@widefx]

Looks like fun times

[@Josh-Kim]

It definitely was! Thanks for watching 😄

[@Eryn117]

Hey great video. Did you post that Vans jacket yet? I might be interested in it!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks so much for watching! I have it listed on eBay. The link to my store is in my video description 😄

[@JK-mv1tv]

I learned so much from this!

[@Josh-Kim]

Thank you for watching! Glad to hear that it was helpful 😄

[@BlasianGoddessTM77]

Hello Josh, I live here at NY myself 🙋🏽‍♀️ I Will be thrifting again this week 😀 I’ll be heading to Goodwill at Elmsford 😉😊

[@Josh-Kim]

Never ventured out to Elmsford before. Hope you're getting the hang of sourcing at thrift stores now! Fingers crossed so you find some good stuff when you go again this week

[@BlasianGoddessTM77]

Lot of Josh Thank you so much Josh. I definitely went and found a couple of good items (clothes, shoes, & toys). I had fun sourcing. I got confused with the colors since it’s my first time. So now I know what red and blue colors meant as price tags/sale/markdowns. Happy New Year and Happy New Decade to you and yours 😇🤗☺️

[@secondchancethrifter4335]

That’s so cool my dream to thrift in NY

[@Josh-Kim]

Thanks so much for watching, Joleen!

[@michaeltrovato99]

Following you both......where are the goodwill bins you normally hit in NJ? I swear that Red White & Blue the other day was the Paterson 1 I always hit.....

[@Josh-Kim]

I've only been to the bins in Queens. And yup! I go to the Paterson area often to thrift 😄

[@logo2818]

Hey Josh, tell me about the plastic packaging that you use for many of your products?

[@Josh-Kim]

Hey. They're clear poly bags that I purchased from Amazon. I should have them linked in my video description 😄

[@logo2818]

@@Josh-Kim thank you

[@rubyus7332]

Nice! But how did they alloy you to bring in merchants from another store?! No wonder for me - I used public transportation before I got a car.

[@Josh-Kim]

I just stuffed everything into my backpack, and didn't have any issues bringing it into different stores!

[@keithwisdom1663]

I thrift without a car- I use zip car rental and lyft……..walk and use a bike.... you in my old neighborhood I was born and raised in NYC

[@Josh-Kim]

That is pretty cool! Where are you located now?

[@keithwisdom1663]

michigan

[@phxjaguar5207]

Hmmmmm I hadn’t thought about using car services before. They should be a business expense. Maybe if I can keep income near those expenses I can become the Limo thrifter or the worldwide exotic thrift finder....ahhhh dreams tonight 😁

[@keithwisdom1663]

@@phxjaguar5207 funny

[@Waachiye]

I thrift part time here in Toronto simply using the two “working” legs that God blessed me with & by sometimes using public transit, as well. And *’trust me’* when I tell y’all, that I do (much more) than fine. Thank you.

[@electoblaze]

Hey Josh!! Happy new year! I have a question for you: I remember you mentioning what type of video editing software you use in your livestream but I can’t find that segment. What’s the name of your software?

[@Josh-Kim]

Hey! I'm currently using Filmora to edit my videos. I think it cost around $60 to get access to all the features.

[@juliemarie9168]

I really enjoyed this ride along without a car. The footage is so clear. What did you use to film? Greetings from Vancouver Island, Canada :)

[@Josh-Kim]

Hey, Julie 😄. I'm using a GoPro Hero 8.

[@kevoni7604]

Mr. Josh, what kind of steamer do you use for eBay and the clothes you sell? If you don't mind me asking.

[@Josh-Kim]

I have a PurSteam steamer that I bought from Amazon. If you click to my Amazon storefront in my video description, I have most of the supplies I use for my business linked 😄

[@kevoni7604]

@@Josh-Kim thank you so much I will give it a look at!!!

[@nomi2753]

Hi Josh. I don’t know which video you spoke about guitar heros. I wonder how you ship it to reduce cost. It’s long so the dimensions are bigger. When I first started ebay I bought a guitar hero for Wii U at five below and sold it for a loss due to very expensive shipping. Any help you can give me will be appreciated. Thanks, Naomi- fellow NJ reseller

[@Josh-Kim]

Hey Naomi! I use two 1095 USPS priority mail boxes and tape them together to "frankenbox" the guitar hero controller. You can get the 1095 boxes for free from the USPS website. If you make it frankenbox snug, it shouldn't go over the dimensions to push the cost of shipping higher than normal.

[@dereketnyre7156]

How long do you wait to mark down clothing after you first list it on eBay? Weeks, Months or Years......

[@Josh-Kim]

I run 15-20% store wide sales often. But I'm okay with sitting on inventory for a few months if I have to.

[@peaceforagrievingheart9444]

What size is the Men's SU jacket? Did you purchase it?

[@Josh-Kim]

Ben from Ready Set Resell purchased it. He'll post a video of his perspective from this day when he gets back home to Ohio 😄

[@phxjaguar5207]

I don’t think I could source like that at all. Sometimes I like the look of the items and prices you all find but I forget the ease with locations here. Goodwill alone has over 75 retail locations within 30-45 minutes (even though I am on a semi boycott with them right now with their new pricing lol, tripled prices on what I like and at or above eBay prices. Although I may hit one store next to the house today, 50% off and they still have some old stock and prices of the cello wrap I use with shipping)

[@Josh-Kim]

Wow! That's a lot of goodwill locations in your area 😮

[@abombfuenmayor]

I usually find prices to be too high in the city to make a profit. Curious if any of the items you found did well?

[@Josh-Kim]

Prices were actually a lot better than I was expecting. On average a little higher, but there is definitely a lot of meat left on the bone for resellers. I think you have to do this route on foot and with public transportation though. Tolls, parking, and driving around the city would kill profits.

[@abombfuenmayor]

@@Josh-Kim I'll have to give it a shot!

[@thefloridaflipper4988]

I live Collab Videos!!! So sick that both of the resellers I started watching in the beginning are making sourcing videos! Good Edits too bro

[@Josh-Kim]

Appreciate it man! Thanks for watching 😄

[@andrewparra2922]

Hey man could I be next I live in NJ as well!

[@Josh-Kim]

Hey. You should join this facebook group. Facebook.com/groups/JerseyResellers We'll probably organize a couple of local meet-ups through that group 😄

[@andrewparra2922]

Lot of Josh I just did I can’t wait to be a part of this group thank you!

[@temujinkhan6326]

bring the suitcase and dress like a homeless man... A few weeks ago I overheard goodwill staff just giving the items to the guy.