I Took A Gamble on a Cart FULL of Board Games at This Thrift Store to Sell Online!

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I Took A Gamble on a Cart FULL of Board Games at This Thrift Store to Sell Online!

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@nancyhinds3821 3 жыл бұрын

I found the H.P. book at a G.W. and I opened it up and found the original receipt with $32 in cash! It paid for my purchase! YAY!

@chaundra2456 3 жыл бұрын

Listen, man! Commonwealth picker KILLS it with selling the pieces as replacements! Sometimes for more than the actual complete boardgame! Worth a try!

@wandamazurek3912 3 жыл бұрын

Hook up a heater for the garage. We have never regretted it

@raspiy2666 3 жыл бұрын

Try using a dry erase markers and writing over the sharpie, works for me everytime😉

@kabbystevens5167 3 жыл бұрын

Works all the time..no marks!

@GooglyMcDoubleface 3 жыл бұрын

I would also check the library. they give away free books. that could make up for some situations.

@izzymart4543 3 жыл бұрын

You should make a video showing us how to package and ship packages to Amazon fba, would be awesome and entertaining to watch. Also great video as always!

@Aaramlias Жыл бұрын

You could always bundle them together and sell them as a bundle of incomplete games too on Ebay if it's not worth selling it for pieces. Sometimes people will buy them like that to complete their games because they need the box or the game board. You got a pretty good deal on them. many times I find they are $5 to $10 CND a game here and you're still taking a chance that they may be incomplete.

@cdcVintage 3 жыл бұрын

I used to have a treadmill. Regretted buying it. All you have to do is go run outside and you get fresh air at the same time. Good luck when it's time to get rid of it. You can't even give them away.

@ThriftSchool 2 жыл бұрын

I still use the treadmill luckily. But I did end up buying another one from Goodwill for $30 and flipped it locally for $100 in like 2 weeks which was nice.

@salsa4datass653 3 жыл бұрын

Cool videos. Someone said somebody is doing KZfaq videos at my local thrift store and I was like what? Since when? Turns out I've run into you a ton of times. Now I know who to talk to about starting a channel since I've been reselling for years now...

@callie9343 2 жыл бұрын

Toothpaste usually will take permanent marker off cardboard with alittle rubbing carefully without messing up box

@elemeche 3 жыл бұрын

There's a product called "ink b gone" that takes sharpie off almost anything. You can use it on the boxes and cardstock and it won't damage the box or cover. My stores here use sharpie on everything, so I use ink b gone alot.

@jray0717 3 жыл бұрын

Make the buyer pay shipping on those on ebay. Sell for $14.99 plus shipping on stratego. Phase 10 games are big $$$. Perfect timing on those finds.

@docash2107 3 жыл бұрын

That's Lonny on your TV!!!

@trishatolbert2776 3 жыл бұрын

Magic Erasers work wonders on sharpie on anything that is smooth!! Same with all the sharpie on plastic. You need to get one for your cleaning Arsenal!!

@justmade804 3 жыл бұрын

That doll at 5:50 in the blue bin is a hasbro doll that eats, pees and poos, they are worth anywhere from 35-100 bucks, depending on how many functions she can do

@stressfreepaperchase3215 3 жыл бұрын

for the missing pieces, you can always find the same games at the thrift to complete a game. most people go to the bins and find parts for board games that way. at 2,and 1 dollar i dont think its a loss to buy board games just for the pieces. just my thoughts.

@Beatle911 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be terrified of buying a console from someone off of Offerup or FB marketplace in case it was bricked. Too many scammers out there.

@Beatle911 3 жыл бұрын

@@onlyme7907 That's a valid concern, just not on the top of my mind. I was scammed in person with an IPhone X I purchased, so I am just iffy on the whole thing. I would need to have a receipt or copy of an invoice signed in order for me to feel comfortable taking that gamble.

@normajeancaballero7959 3 жыл бұрын

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@cincyflipper 3 жыл бұрын

Good god man get yourself a heater for that garage!

@donin99 3 жыл бұрын

Hello fellow CTer! Red, White, and Blue Thrift has some good deals, but the last few times I was there the place was super packed. Like 20 person line to pay and packed isles. I also would never get the electronics there because of AS-IS policy. Goodwill has been getting kinda crazy with the prices. Dont go to the one in Westport. Complete waste of time. They put retail prices on everything. Maybe I'll see you in the wild one day!

@degeneratechris 3 жыл бұрын

I also load up my cart and look up things I'm not certain of in a nice private corner / area. Great video once again.

@chrisgreaves8855 3 жыл бұрын

hairspray gets rid of sharpie... or any permanent marker..

@buildyourcomputer 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great way to make a death pile. The wait for finding a board game.

@ThriftSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Already have a massove death pile. Might as well add more lol

@briandesousa3264 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftSchool If you have a Savers near your, just donate those board games and get yourself a 20 percent off coupon. That's what I do.

@getmeouttatennessee4473 3 жыл бұрын

Those prices are insane!! Goodwill just burns me up. It's always depressing looking inside the stores. The employees are miserable and they just take advantage of people who genuinely can't afford retail I'm not buying cat food at Goodwill and I certainly wouldn't pay 36 cents more than WM charges for it. Geesh. Thanks for sharing the vid!

@ozdoc8922 3 жыл бұрын

Just donate those incomplete games

@jincqx9721 3 жыл бұрын

it is so weird to see you at red white and blue i go there all the time and have found good stuff there, just so odd seeing you walk in there! lol! that place is always packed

@bitbarr4434 3 жыл бұрын

What are the benefits of starting an Amazon store versus selling on eBay?

@pizzaman_69 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, you're from Connecticut right? I'm pretty sure I put that salvage sticker on the COD game, if it had T1528 on the bottom right thats our store I can't believe I saw it again

@travistodd5856 3 жыл бұрын

At 7:05 you missed a good find with the light keeper pro Christmas light tester. They sell for around $20. Just sold one in less than a hour after listing. I usually pick those up for a dollar or 2.

@yassink5266 2 жыл бұрын

i love your videos i live in netherlands we also have thrift stores here but not as much as the usa books and dvds are very cheap 10 dvds for 4 euros

@charlesberis1235 3 жыл бұрын

I will do the same with used games. My Goodwill is $1 on Saturdays for the color of the week and I will sometimes just pick up all the games if they look to be in good condition and check the to make sure everything is there later. I figure for $1 each I can take the gamble.

@brettlott570 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I was wondering how do you go out getting your stuff to Amazon for them to sell it for you? Is there a Amazon store you walk it into or do you have to ship it to them? Thanks for another great video! Happy Holidays

@madrush24 3 жыл бұрын

The missing pieces game purchases make no sense to me, mostly because the margin just isn't there. You're looking at mere dollars of profit... and is there net, after spending hours shopping, counting, listing, and if you sell, packing and shipping? You gotta be losing money at that point. The complete games had some impressive margins! I used to do this for a living with books and DVD/CDs. It's hard to have the discipline to say no to the lower margin treasures.

@lisawelch9788 3 жыл бұрын

I would wait on another strategy board. Great deals. Thanks for the video. You are doing great.

@lionofamos 3 жыл бұрын

Dry erase marker applied carefully should work depending on the book's finish.

@raspiy2666 3 жыл бұрын

I love shed flips

@Salesman 3 жыл бұрын

I've been to that first goodwill and it's nice to see they have cleaned up. That place was a dump.

@dgh5223 3 жыл бұрын

Cocoon first movie has high selling price on ebay. I sold used dvd for $25! We use to play Monopoly back in the 80’s.

@joshblack4291 3 жыл бұрын

This happens to me a lot. I rush to look everything up right before the store closes.

@bbyydalives818 3 жыл бұрын

When you counted the pieces in the open board games was the ratio to games that were complete compared to games that with missing pieces relatively the same. If so, I am guessing that it takes at least one hour to count the pieces in board games. Your time is worth more than $10 an hour, so counting pieces significantly lowers your profit.

@steely666 3 жыл бұрын

Highway to Heaven, I used to love watching it.

@TJWPatriot 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like the Final Value Fee app hasn't updated for eBay managed payments.

@ThriftSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I dont think it has. So techincally I make a little bit more, but its always good to guess under than over

@dylanfadl968 3 жыл бұрын

I have that same treadmill it was such a pain to put together lmao

@officialmakkapakka6162 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos always... More..more..more.. plesase!

@kuraimaho 3 жыл бұрын

some board game manufacturers will send you free replacement parts. Big guys like Hasbro probably won't but a lot of the smaller companies making the newer hobby games will.

@joshfrench5858 2 жыл бұрын

There is a reason these game were given away. I wouldn’t pay $10 for the whole lot. Expect for resistance. But I already own it so…

@TheRecordTrader 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot the, "This is Thrift School signing off, See ya!" :)

@fyldecoastflips 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thanks as always.

@bitbarr4434 3 жыл бұрын

Can you mention how much the purchases cost you initially alongside your profits? Thanks!

@jennycorbett4957 3 жыл бұрын

What's the cheapest way to ship a game through eBay? I have quite a few sitting here but some of the bigger/longer ones may require a large flat rate box which is $$$

@joshuayzaguirre9590 2 жыл бұрын

Yes can

@SinnycoolGames 3 жыл бұрын

how you feel about lonnie working with his wife? predictions? DUDE my house is getting overrun with inventory and i dont even buy as much as you and you are keeping games that are missing pieces. I need more room LOL. About to be sleeping in my stuff and im a decent lister

@friedhockeyboogieman3215 3 жыл бұрын

Working with a spouse is either a wonderful experience or the quickest way to divorce court.

@SinnycoolGames 3 жыл бұрын

@@friedhockeyboogieman3215 yea i couldnt do it with mine. she fails to understand basic reselling rules and practices like NOT immediately blowing all the money you make....

@nerdscornercollectibles7902 2 жыл бұрын

How long does it take on average to resell this stuff. I’m trying to become a different type of reseller myself, but also do that too

@rogergriffith123 3 жыл бұрын

How is best way to ship board games

@kalsylvaniareseller7567 3 жыл бұрын

How much would you like for a ps4 game..good good finds on this haul congratulations

@Northlandvintage 3 жыл бұрын

Part them out.. especially if you're the only one selling g replacement pieces

@Osborn2Thrift 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@djr0975 3 жыл бұрын

How many book are there for Harry Potter???

@theresasauli973 3 жыл бұрын

Much safer to meet at the police station down the road from the library. It’s literally a minute from the library.

@flytc55 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, im a new subscriber, and a thrift reseller in Florida. I had a question on; how did you figure out your sell price for the agent armstrong big box rare item? I looked on Amazon and ebay for sold history, and found nothing. Should I be looking for different pricing guide websites, besides ebay/amazon?

@dtanner7 10 ай бұрын

A few years later, how is the treadmill doing?

@ThriftSchool 10 ай бұрын

Still good. Got it in the same spot lol. Use it pretty frequently, suprisingly

@panteleon1 3 жыл бұрын

i have seen this movie, its quite nice

@charlenewolford2887 3 жыл бұрын

Try a magic eraser. Works great!

@theresasauli973 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like Danbury ct to me.lol

@rainbowhippytyedye 3 жыл бұрын

how come you are restricted from selling some items ,? also 50 cents shipping to amazon? im guess usa not canada for that

@lynnclayton2748 3 жыл бұрын

i found typewriter ink i was going to leave it nope it sold on ebay for good coin who knew

@travelnc2g 3 жыл бұрын

Ice machine. Not crusher. When you need more ice like at a party.

@Felgaboss 3 жыл бұрын

How much do you make a month?

@travelnc2g 3 жыл бұрын

Cat food cost $1

@coloradogirl5390 3 жыл бұрын

that cat food is overpriced. .72 at walmart

@tonylenzi166 3 жыл бұрын

I charge shipping for board games i usually just put 9.99 shiping, sell them all the time

@jennycorbett4957 3 жыл бұрын

What's the cheapest way to ship board games?

@retrogamingkings4136 3 жыл бұрын

Great thrift hunting!!!!!!😀🕹

@weetygoat5238 3 жыл бұрын

What app do you use?

@landonp629 3 жыл бұрын

Goodwill is so overpriced on everything. Those $1 cat foods are actually $1 NEW at Walmart. The place is one giant rip-off scam, and I never even go to them any more. Don't understand why people go to Goodwill...

@getmeouttatennessee4473 3 жыл бұрын

You are so correct. I have cats. Sheba is 64 cents at Walmart. Goodwill is the worst.

@randomreviews4278 3 жыл бұрын

First love your videos keep up the good work i can't wait for more

@billsbasementworkshop1902 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from the UK, If the games are not sealed, how can you really be sure that they are complete. Stay safe, Bill from Manchester.

@wow42022 3 жыл бұрын

You can tell by the seal and if it’s real or not

@pureretro5979 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of games will list the parts enclosed.

@walkerthewastelander964 7 ай бұрын

I only got $8 for a Harry Potter hard cover set.

@jaymclain295 3 жыл бұрын

Question -- how do you get the nasty tape off the used game boxes without damage? I have not found a great solution...

@ThriftSchool 3 жыл бұрын

I use a heat gun ti slowly peel the tape. It rarely leaves any residue

@raincity5004 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftSchool Have you ever found monopoly China addition

@canuckgirl1624 2 жыл бұрын

Hair dryer and a plastic Scotty peeler. Nice and slow.

@figgyflips2964 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think one can still profit if they sell on Amazon but MF?

@eclipsetradingcorp.8107 3 жыл бұрын

Legend

@jerrysmith8624 3 жыл бұрын

Yikes some of that stuff is overpriced on amazon

@canuckgirl1624 2 жыл бұрын

You’re not allowed to bring your stuff in the house lol?

@ThriftSchool 2 жыл бұрын

I do all the time. It just gets crowded fast lol

@TysJay 3 жыл бұрын

I should get someone else to help you look up the prices

@sirrap31 3 жыл бұрын

Funnily'? Hilarious 😂

@andr6058 3 жыл бұрын

Cool and Goodwill should never be in the same sentence 😂

@CrisisJaneFan 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I have to laugh thinking that’s cold. It’s currently -30 where I live

@ZackMuffinMan 3 жыл бұрын