The Goodwill employee refused to sell me this item!

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  • @mikeschimminger7886
    @mikeschimminger7886 3 года назад +204

    I find unpriced stuff all the time in Goodwill. If it is something you know is going to make you some money, NEVER ask an associate on the floor. Just put it in your cart and throw it on the counter when checking out like you didn't know that it's not priced. The cashier will 99.9% of the time just put a price to it and you are good to go. If it's more than you are willing to pay just tell them you changed your mind. Maybe other GW's are different but that is how the one's I frequent operate.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +16

      not here they tell you they cant sell it and they then will announce it over the PA lol - they are pretty serious about those price tags
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @Letslearn-i2q
      @Letslearn-i2q 3 года назад +12

      @@beardedthriftmachine lol same with my Goodwill they send it back to the price room. My mother in law did get someone one time from the price room to come out and price it for her. But it’s rare. I think they are worried about people taking the price tag off on purpose

    • @A10TOES
      @A10TOES 3 года назад +9

      Or else at my GW they’ll call someone to the front to either price it or take it to the back for a price, think it depends on the cashier & if they are busy or not.

    • @wandmn2007
      @wandmn2007 3 года назад +24

      Couldn't you just stick a price tag on it? I guess that's dishonest but I don't think they're playing fair either.

    • @thecurrys5558
      @thecurrys5558 3 года назад +4

      our goodwill has tags with barcodes now. No tag No sale

  • @T0tenkampf
    @T0tenkampf 2 года назад +4

    Hanging jeans from the side in that manner is such a simple and far better idea.

  • @danjax2274
    @danjax2274 2 года назад +3

    That one Brown plushie you asked about is crash bandicoot

  • @kiaduffin8781
    @kiaduffin8781 3 года назад +39

    A lot of times they won’t sell you those things because they keep them for themselves

  • @Qwijebo
    @Qwijebo Год назад +2

    GW like VV are over-priced particularly because they have outsourced, and in-house professional pickers that often remove the good stuff and take it to auction or sell online. This is allowed, has been for years. I used to work for a clearing place that took in charity donations and did valuations. The better items were kept out of the stores and sold online or at certain auctions. Sometimes we'd invite specific buyers who bought in bulk. Most of the crap left over sits on shelves. Very rare that you'd find anything of a highly collectible nature, this is just how these establishments operate. Profit before charity. Business first then maybe 12% goes to charities.

  • @pattijack
    @pattijack 2 года назад +23

    Goodwill cheats people! I WILL NOT donate to them. If you donate a good item to them, they don’t put it in the store but put it on a website to sell it.

    • @T0tenkampf
      @T0tenkampf 2 года назад

      ...where it will sell for new price. Must be a tax write off somehow?

    • @janegrey8656
      @janegrey8656 2 года назад

      It at the discretion of the employee and if the wanted the item
      Generally if they think you are a tag puller they will not return the item

  • @valkyrie1066
    @valkyrie1066 2 года назад +4

    So THAT's why the price isn't on it. If they can refuse to sell it for three days, the employee can later purchase it themselves. I've run into that a couple times on very nice things that were out that the employees/staff REFUSED to put a price on.

  • @kmo3811
    @kmo3811 3 года назад +49

    Probably wanted for themselves. It has to be on shelves 3 days before an employee supposedly can buy it. They refuse to sell it if the price tag is missing. Solution: they purposely put it out without a price tag.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +5

      could be - they usually price it and hand it right back -
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @stonehaven2289
      @stonehaven2289 3 года назад +5

      Then I find a price tag I like and put it on the un-priced item.. works everytime lol

    • @BryanTorok
      @BryanTorok 2 года назад

      @@stonehaven2289 Until they catch you, call the police, and you get arrested for theft. Is is really worth it for a Goodwill item.

    • @BryanTorok
      @BryanTorok 2 года назад

      @Religionis Formorons Lots of things can be done, but why suggest something immoral and illegal?

  • @beardedthriftmachine
    @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +5

    Thanks so much for watching!!!!!

  • @joannelucier2088
    @joannelucier2088 3 года назад +13

    The Goodwill has raised there prices ,what you could by before for 3.99 now things are 8 to 10$.what upsets me is everything is donated.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      true - the ones around here are slowing going up as well
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @suzannefrancis1055
      @suzannefrancis1055 3 года назад +3

      You are so right they went up drastically here in VA north of Richmond. Shoes I used to get for $4.00 is now $6.00. purses and clothes all went up quite a bit. Jeans are $8.00 used to be $5.99 Some appliances are higher also.

  • @kiaduffin8781
    @kiaduffin8781 3 года назад +14

    They didn’t sell it because a lot of times they keep things for themselves or sell them on Goodwill Ebay site

  • @b.t.3780
    @b.t.3780 2 года назад +10

    A lot of shady stuff goes on at Goodwill's. That item was wanted by a manager or they wanted to put it on there Ebay store for more money. We were supposed to never take TVs in but one day, a large flat screen tv showed up at my work station, I did electronics, My manager came over insisted I drop everything I was doing and check out that TV. Needless to say that TV went home with the manager that day.( And that's supposed to be against store policy, no buying stuff while on duty)

    • @CassandraCanady-u4e
      @CassandraCanady-u4e Год назад +1

      Probably 15 years ago, I took a tv to my local Goodwill. As the employee was taking it from my car, he said “ this is going home with me”. I no longer donate to Goodwill.

  • @glennbuttermore7842
    @glennbuttermore7842 2 года назад +1

    Wife and I go to Myrtle Beach every Oct. now I have Goodwill Hunting on my list. My best finds locally have been a unopened 12” All-Clad skillet with lid w/ price tag for $249.00 for $20.00. Also Japanese woodblock print that was selling for over $300.00 for 3 dollars. I could go on but hope you’re out there hunting. I did subscribed. Learning a lot.

  • @deanna3069
    @deanna3069 2 года назад +8

    The reason they told you that is they sell high ticket items online...A former Goodwill employee wrote in a article I read. Another reason expensive, vintage, collectibles are harder and harder to find anymore!

  • @KristiWilson
    @KristiWilson 3 года назад +13

    I love selling plush! My favorites are the older ones. Where someone is replacing a Child’s lovey or an adults old plush from when they were little. Same thing with baby blankets. :)

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +2

      Very true. I didn't think about baby blankets
      Thanks so much for watching!

    • @A10TOES
      @A10TOES 3 года назад +3

      I have a few jointed bears, I keep in my cedar chest, I just love that type of bear.

    • @hyacinth4368
      @hyacinth4368 2 года назад

      I wouldn't buy used stuffed toys! Nasty, you don't know what organisms may be in them! Goodwill stores smell like unwashed clothes, can't stay in one very long.

    • @A10TOES
      @A10TOES 2 года назад

      @@hyacinth4368 depends on the material, you wash them in the washer & either dry in the sun or in the dryer.

  • @NewChapterVintage
    @NewChapterVintage 3 года назад +4

    Love your channel. I can’t remember if I ever said this, but your intro is the COOLEST on RUclips! That aside, I learn so much as I grow my business and expand on what I know to pick up, which helps make each trip more likely to be worthwhile. Thanks so much for the videos.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      thank you so much! =) My sister made the intro when I first started =) awesome im glad the videos are helping
      thanks so much for watching =)

  • @kellysilva2738
    @kellysilva2738 3 года назад +39

    Put out by a mistake?? More like an employee wanted it. Smdh!
    I always bring no price items right to the register & never ask someone on the floor.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      i tried that once too - but they usually will not sell it to me there either =(
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @kaycee625
      @kaycee625 3 года назад +1

      My thoughts exactly!!

    • @A10TOES
      @A10TOES 3 года назад +2

      I got a few nice named purses I think was put out by mistake, no I don’t resell my stuff, I use it.

    • @charlenelynch6505
      @charlenelynch6505 Год назад

      ​@@A10TOES ok. Good for you lol

  • @TiaStanleyHomes
    @TiaStanleyHomes 2 года назад +23

    Goodwill is a horrible ‘charity’. The employees grab good stuff first and they overcharge for free stuff. The executives however live lavishly.

    • @T0tenkampf
      @T0tenkampf 2 года назад +2

      I used to think that and still agree with your points, however since my ex wife is now a homeless addict she gives me a different perspective. They employ many homeless people like herself and since many of them don't have extra cash I don't believe many of them are grabbing all the good stuff instead of food. I make plenty of money off of goodwill now that they stopped sending so much to the auction site which is definitely a total scam. I also agree that it shouldn't have charity status though. It's a business and all my personal donations go to the locally owned thrift stores.

    • @christicrenshaw2772
      @christicrenshaw2772 2 года назад +2

      Exactly.

    • @spookedhorse
      @spookedhorse Год назад

      You know very little about Goodwill. The last thing employees get, are ANY dibs on anything donated/sold in the store. There is a 24 hour wait period for employees to purchase any items put out daily.
      I live lavishly and I'm not one of the execs.
      Prices are based on quality and research.
      You're just another basic idiot. Best of luck.

    • @smithgeoMP4
      @smithgeoMP4 Год назад

      They’re not donating items to charity. They’re donating the money they make off the items. So the more they sell it for the more money goes to charity

    • @kubotaman1985
      @kubotaman1985 Год назад

      Not true. I work at a Goodwill and we do not get first dibs at the merchandise. We have to wait and entire week before we can purchase it. We cannot but the color tag that is going out for the week. For example if we are putting out orange tags we cannot buy that item until the following week. Goodwill is a non profit organization. 92 cents of every dollar goes to mission services training programs for people with disabilities or barriers to where they can't get a job in the regular work place

  • @BradW.
    @BradW. 3 года назад +4

    I love how you do the breakdown and commentary on your videos! Great channel!

  • @katiebear716
    @katiebear716 Год назад +2

    One reason something like a video camera shouldn't be on the floor is they need to remove recordable media and erase data from the item for privacy purposes. So besides sending it to the ecommerce department, they also need to make sure it goes through the proper channels.

  • @marthavanaswegen6087
    @marthavanaswegen6087 3 года назад +7

    That purple caboodle on the shelf is worth picking up if its in good condition. Its 90's and generally runs about 25 to 35 plus shipping.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      Awesome! Thanks so much for that info for sure Ill be on the lookout for that
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @HoosierCarnivore
    @HoosierCarnivore 3 года назад +10

    I always take unpriced stuff up to the register when I'm ready to check out and many times, the cashier will price it for me or have a manager come up and price it. I've never had them take something back when I was at the already at register with it. The black & white cat plush is from the video game Bendy & the Ink Machine.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      Mine won't ring it up they place it in a cart and say it will be priced later. They are pretty serious about those price tags lol
      Thanks so much for watching!!!

  • @shawnblevins2138
    @shawnblevins2138 3 года назад +4

    Hi Julian, that one thing is a curling iron, where you can replace the iron itself with a choice of three different sizes. Great Find!! 2nd thing, at my GW I just take things not priced to the register, the cashier usually will throw a dollar or two on things. Occasionally they'll ask management, but maybe give that a try. Nice video, thanks for sharing.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the info! and give it a try - thanks so much for watching!

    • @hungryhungryhippocampus7889
      @hungryhungryhippocampus7889 2 года назад

      @@beardedthriftmachine every woman hearing you say that the resale price was "surprising" is just like, ohhhh you sweet summer child

  • @henrys3629
    @henrys3629 Год назад +3

    My Goodwill uses practically unremovable stickers. I tried heating stickers off, goo gone and etc. I ruined some magazines from 1910 and gave away the rest because everyone said "but you only paid $1.99".

  • @christydawnwilliams1138
    @christydawnwilliams1138 3 года назад +9

    This is my goal for 2022 to learn how to thrift and resell! Awesome video!

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +2

      You got it!!!!! :) Just start small and start with a couple items you have around the house
      Thanks so much for watching!!!

    • @mrslehman3
      @mrslehman3 3 года назад

      You're starting off right watching BTM!

  • @mzheather4u
    @mzheather4u 3 года назад +7

    When you roll up to the Plush, my ❤️ starts racing and I start "yelping" AT MY PHONE..."Get THAT! Yes! To ur left! It's a...!" 😂 Can't help myself🤦‍♀️... my dog starts barking like crazy, it's a whole thing. LOL Your videos are awesome!!

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +3

      LOL =) if i miss something yell louder LOL =) i might hear you
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @mzheather4u
      @mzheather4u 3 года назад

      @@beardedthriftmachine 📣 😂

  • @DsTreasureGirls
    @DsTreasureGirls 3 года назад +5

    Enjoyed your content, I’ve had that problem from time to time, can’t sell it, or come back tomorrow. I just figure they have other plans for the item, however we keep it moving. Best wishes to ya 😀

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      thats true - i didnt dwell to long on it. =) I found the cool hat right after
      thanks so much for watching !

  • @ingridarlington5745
    @ingridarlington5745 3 года назад +38

    The employee looked at the comps and sold it himself, I bet. He probably lined up a buddy to come to the store later and buy it for $4.99.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      maybe who knows - but i know if never what put back out (or at least i didnt see it the next day)
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @downtime86stars17
      @downtime86stars17 2 года назад +1

      Or it escaped the initial culling that funnels the good stuff to their ridiculously overpriced eBay channel.

    • @lucyhall902
      @lucyhall902 11 месяцев назад

      No matter the reason, if it was put out, it should have been sold . That was a dishonest 😢 thing to do . These place sell their things to help others , I don't care who they sell to just sell them when it hits the floor

    • @pattunde577
      @pattunde577 9 месяцев назад

      Before he took it out of his hands,he scratch the back of his neck,he had an eye on that particular item

  • @teestjulian
    @teestjulian 3 года назад +7

    I liked the log looking clock... I had a family member who worked at a Goodwill years ago. Her job was sorting items when they first come in... Let me just say, there was a lot of theft by the employees of the really good or brand new stuff. Hopefully Goodwill has cameras in the back now.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      yea - id love to see what they get it
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @emmcm6610
      @emmcm6610 3 года назад

      Is just FREE and chinese bought the company years ago so now is private profit, they FIRED all adult disable employees back when they bought it.

    • @boblowman1234
      @boblowman1234 3 года назад

      Those cameras were stolen as well... lol 😂

    • @EmeraldHill-vo1cs
      @EmeraldHill-vo1cs 3 года назад

      Yes, in OZ a few years back they busted about 14 people working for salvos, they did sorting and stealing mainly quality clothes. They all copped it in the neck.

  • @wildmustangart1577
    @wildmustangart1577 3 года назад +21

    Goodwill is crap. They are WAY too proud of their old used merch. Overpriced, understocked.... dude probably wanted the Video camera for himself.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      yea - i really dont know but it never was put back out... gone forever lol
      thanks so much for watchin

    • @pattijack
      @pattijack 2 года назад

      Prices in my town are much too high for some of that junk.

  • @lisak1994
    @lisak1994 3 года назад +2

    I'm glad you said something about the eBay camera. I thought something was wrong on my end

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      i miss the camera so much =(
      i didnt realize how much I used it until it was gone
      thanks so much for watching

  • @jeffriffel4364
    @jeffriffel4364 Год назад +2

    It's Crash Bandacoot.

  • @jimriver871
    @jimriver871 3 года назад +10

    I wouldn't ask the price untill they were ringing it up. Usually the ladies behind the counter just make up a decently cheap price for the item

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      Sadly not here. They usually state they can't sell it and but it in the back. They even do announcements about it.
      Thanks so much for watching

    • @djborum9014
      @djborum9014 3 года назад

      True!

  • @blisteredblues1255
    @blisteredblues1255 2 года назад +7

    I went into a GW the other day and was shocked at their ridiculously high prices. They get all that crap for free. Not that they should give it away but how about pricing accordingly. The stuff isn't usually new.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  2 года назад +2

      thanks so much for watching! they are getting a little pricy

    • @profithunter777
      @profithunter777 2 года назад +1

      Some GW's have no pricing sheet to go off of, some do. Its normally up to the sorters in the back and well if you know how GW's operate the sorters/testers/pricers are usually positions held by the less fortunate individuals who cant work in other Jobs for reasons that are of out their control. Even with inflation as high as it is the prices in my area are still that of what it was before covid at all the stores. Yes I still come across overpriced items but I just chuckle in the back of my head thinking someone rely liked that item when they looked at it in the back. Today I found a Sony surround sound system with the speakers and remote for $25, the comps are running at 200-250 on the bay and a Small perfectly fine working HD TV for $10, prob will be using that in my eBay office though.

  • @lisaliv2585
    @lisaliv2585 3 года назад +3

    great video! I was thrifting today and took a chance buying two golf clubs. I bought them because they looked pretty. Spalding Tee-Flite and the heads were muli color woods! $1.99 each. One of the sales guys said does your husband need golf balls. I played along with a yes. He hands me a bag of used Callaway and Nike golf balls. There were over 300 golf balls in the bag. for $2.99. They looked brand new. I hope they sell. Have not comped yet. Hope I did not get a dud. : ) Who buys used golf balls?????

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      The nike golf balls will sell used fast great buy! . They don't make them any more. I sometimes throw them in a flat rate and sell them as bulk. I'd have bought that at the price for sure.
      Thanks so much for watching

  • @davidwright640
    @davidwright640 2 года назад +6

    A lot of insider action at Goodwill. Those folks know good stuff when it comes in. A lot of it never makes it to the shelf. I know of one store where Nike shoes go in a special basket saved for a buyer known to the manager.

    • @DDP112558
      @DDP112558 2 года назад +1

      My ears perked up when you showed the Matthews NC hat. lol. I live just a few miles from there! You had some great finds!
      Like the others mentioned, I take unmarked stuff up to the counter when I’m checking out. They have always given me a price and usually the person just makes up a price.

    • @murphmurph2124
      @murphmurph2124 2 года назад

      Turn in the manager

  • @dwfinds3030
    @dwfinds3030 3 года назад +15

    This probably won't bother anyone else but it's poke mon reminds me of when my dad would say things. Great video, that crazy looking guy is crash bandicoot.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      lol - it bothered alot more then you think =)
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @pinkerbot
      @pinkerbot 3 года назад

      I even said Crash on the tag 😉

  • @gingerlaw6340
    @gingerlaw6340 3 года назад +6

    I really like your videos. Quick but very informative. You are a rock star! Kill it out there! Cheers

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      thank you so much! Thats what I try to do - short sweet and to the point
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @phxazdesigner
    @phxazdesigner 3 года назад +1

    Having a hard time stopping watching these. Good job man.

  • @mrfxm55
    @mrfxm55 2 года назад +1

    Most of the kitchen stuff is where I find the small easy to ship goodies. But in a thrift store goodwill etc I look at everything clothing too.

  • @sliceoflife3824
    @sliceoflife3824 3 года назад +2

    Great video! The little black and white plushie is Bendy of Bendy and the Ink Machine.
    Also I love the Blue pigeon plushie you got from the Don’t Let the Pigeon book series 🤗

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for the info =) you the pigeon was cool =)
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @beammeup1930
    @beammeup1930 3 года назад +15

    I'm so jealous that your good will let you fill up a blue bag of plushes LOL

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      Hahaha I know right. I mean you can't beat that, been there every other day looking for more.
      Thanks so much for watching!

    • @suzannefrancis1055
      @suzannefrancis1055 3 года назад

      I never saw the blue bags here in N. Richmond area. And I go to 2 Good Wills.

    • @stonehaven2289
      @stonehaven2289 3 года назад

      @@suzannefrancis1055 I've never seen those bags in Spartanburg, SC either.. and we have like 6 Goodwill stores here..

    • @gelflingfay
      @gelflingfay 2 года назад

      Same

    • @moca2611
      @moca2611 8 месяцев назад

      What? I usually pay for each small plush $3 to $4 ….and the empty bag I guess is $1 ….wow that’s nice!

  • @hoopty388
    @hoopty388 3 года назад +5

    our goodwills don't sell plush by the bag, and the charge crazy money... why is the pricing so crazy from one to the other

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      Yea its weird - even some in my area there is one that is super expensive and the others are reasonable.
      thank you so much for watching!

  • @RedStickHistorian
    @RedStickHistorian 2 года назад +1

    I like the voice-over technique you use, very educational.

  • @kubotaman1985
    @kubotaman1985 2 года назад +2

    The one thing I hate is when they sell the portable phone sets separately instead of as the set. The add on phones are worthless without it's main base. We take and put the portable phone sets and put them in a bag so it stays together.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  2 года назад

      yea ive seen that too

    • @kubotaman1985
      @kubotaman1985 10 месяцев назад

      @@beardedthriftmachine It has happened quite a bit in the Goodwill work in. I try to educate the processors that the add on phones are no good without the main base. We always put the portable phone sets in a bag so it doesn't get separated or lost of course unless a customer opens the bag and not put it back the way they found it.

  • @TheeLynLynQ
    @TheeLynLynQ 3 года назад +2

    Great finds! I would’ve asked to speak to a manager to get that camcorder after he said it was a mistake or what I’ve done in the past, I take it to the counter and the associate prices the item or calls a manager.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      They are pretty tough with the price tags - yea it never came back out. im thinking the online site
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @suzannefrancis1055
    @suzannefrancis1055 3 года назад +3

    I also have found things at Good Will with no price. I just go to the cashier when checking out. They will put a price for you or call someone else to the register. Next time just go to the cashier when checking out. As you experience the selling and buying you will learn more. I know you said you are new to the reselling. I have done it since 2001 with ebay. I started going to Dollar Tree and found name brands of make up and sold for a lot of money. Books also. Good Luck

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      Yea mine usually wont do that - ill do a video on that where I take it to the front - they are super strict on that little price take (most the time) Thats an awesome Idea on the dollar tree - i have watched a couple youtuber do that as well
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @jenniferwatts2994
    @jenniferwatts2994 3 года назад +2

    The Black and white little plush is Bendy and the Dark Revival. I just sold one like that for 15.97. Great plush haul!! Great video as always!

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      that is awesome!! thank you for the info and thats a great sales price for sure! =)
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @user-neo71665
    @user-neo71665 2 года назад +2

    They take it to the back, look up the going prices for them, make sure it's under XX amount, and then they keep it to put on ebay if it's over said amount.

  • @patriciajacques7653
    @patriciajacques7653 3 года назад +4

    Generally the reason for not selling cameras, phones, tablets and other tech is because there may be personal information in it, so it all gets sent online to be inspected/wiped and then put in the online store. Things like laptops are refurbished and offered back to employees in need, at least in Ontario!

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      oh very good information that you.
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @TheCabinfever1977
      @TheCabinfever1977 3 года назад

      its a old camcorder that uses vcr tapes so it doesn't store nothing on it , if tape in it take tape out and throw away, but i bet theres no tape in it

    • @boblowman1234
      @boblowman1234 3 года назад +1

      You don't think they are wiped then by the previous owner, and refurbish means wipe with a damp cloth... don't insult us please..

  • @pinkyelephant7764
    @pinkyelephant7764 Год назад

    Goodwill used to have a sign on their door that stated employees were not allowed to shop at their store. They could only shop in other Goodwill locations. I wonder if this policy is still in effect. I always think that the employees do purchase the ones they have to reprice.

  • @Tom-vt5bf
    @Tom-vt5bf 2 года назад +2

    He either kept it, or they sent it in for the goodwill auction site.

  • @TheRedhawke
    @TheRedhawke 2 года назад +1

    Our local Goodwill only sales electronics on line now. The store is mostly clothing but if an item isn’t priced, just take it to the check out. The cashier always puts a price on it for us.

  • @Camtheman033
    @Camtheman033 3 года назад +11

    Goodwill has caught on to the flippers and resellers and if it's worth it they sell the more expensive easy to ship things online themselves. I've seen multiple Goodwill stores on ebay.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +2

      think they been doing it for awhile. google says shopgoodwill which is the auction site has been up and running since 1999....
      thanks so much for watching !

    • @Jessica-ch1yi
      @Jessica-ch1yi 2 года назад

      They don’t always know what they have though, about 2 years ago I bought 2 Blythe dolls for a dollar each at goodwill. They were just laying in a pile of baby dolls in the toy section, fully dressed and with hair a little tangled but nice. I could have easily made 30-40 dollars a piece reselling them, no way I was gonna though they’re so pretty and not something I would have ever bought myself at full price. Now I buy Lalaloopsy dolls at goodwill all the time cause the outfits fit my 2 Blythes perfectly

  • @judytaya4347
    @judytaya4347 3 года назад +7

    The Goodwill by me won't let you buy ANYTHING if it's not priced. They won't even go to the back to price it. I once picked up a belt that was with all the other belts. They were all priced the same...yet the one I wanted had no price so they refused to sell it to me. That's happened to me several times there. I even wrote to the company. Stupid policy. I never heard back from them on my complaint.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      yea - mine either - people were saying take it to the cashier but that usaully never works - i had better look getting a worker to price it from the back.
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @suzannefrancis1055
      @suzannefrancis1055 3 года назад +1

      I think it is the store manager. I was buying a purse a few years ago. All purses were $3.99 unless priced differently. There was no price, the store manager was helping a cashier in the front and said Oh no, this is an $8.00 purse,, you can't have it for the #3.99 price, It was a Vera Bradley purse. I had bought many for the $3.99 price with no problem. So, I left it there.

    • @pattijack
      @pattijack 2 года назад +1

      I’ve experienced that too and refuse to shop Goodwill

  • @ivangies6314
    @ivangies6314 3 года назад +1

    That guy is Crash Bandicoot!! That was some great plush!! All those items was great!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @FindsoftheNCFoothills
    @FindsoftheNCFoothills 3 года назад +18

    They set it out and should have sold it to you. Loved the Matthews, NC hat. Matthews is just 20 minutes from me.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      Yea I was hoping for $5.99 price sticker.
      That's awesome about Matthew's hat!
      Thanks so much for watching!

    • @leighanneboles6609
      @leighanneboles6609 3 года назад +2

      Absolutely they should have had to sell it

    • @SugarKRush
      @SugarKRush 3 года назад

      I’m about an hour from Matthews myself. It’s so funny that this is the video that was recommended on my feed!

  • @thebulldoglife1236
    @thebulldoglife1236 2 года назад +1

    Hey, from Wilmington, NC. I just found your fabulous channel!
    Two ?'s -
    * I used eBay to sell when they first started in the late '90's when fees were so so low. Now there's Marketplace. Which is better to sell on as a beginner flipper?
    * Wilm. is about to lose their ONLY flea market and there aren't many thrift stores. I've never hit the market in Myrtle Beach. Primarily I collect old mismatched and broken pieces of jewelry. My daughter & I clean it up and "re-imagine" them. I'm looking to expand because like you I've seen items that I can make a sizable profit. Is the MB market overpriced/too competitive for a buyer? Worth the 1.5 hour drive to shop? Thanks!

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  2 года назад

      Hey! thanks so much for watching~ I would so that the myrtle beach market is hit and miss - i might do really good for a week then the next week find nothing, maybe make a day out of it to thrift but sometimes i dont find much.
      i still like ebay as my favorite platform - mercari and poshmark i believe and easier to use

    • @thebulldoglife1236
      @thebulldoglife1236 2 года назад

      @@beardedthriftmachine Hey thanks for responding. I hear there's a huge flea market there. I haven't researched thrift stores yet but where is a good starting point and do you find certain days more lucrative than others? Just picked up a Donna Dressler vintage necklace for FREE & a new Victoria Emerson wrap bracelet for $2 (GW). I help an older lady that owns a thrift store here. She gets loads of jewelry, 100's of pieces that she can't sort/tag so I do it and she gives me first dibs. I appreciate the advice.
      Elisabeth

  • @pickintexas
    @pickintexas 2 года назад +2

    Your goodwill has the best prices. Hats at our goodwill are minimum $5! Austin has crazy prices!

  • @barbershop5418
    @barbershop5418 3 года назад +1

    I didn’t read all the comments, but the orange plush guy you couldn’t remember the name of is, Crash Test Bandicoot. Great video and best wishes to you in this new year.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      thank you so much for that info and happy new year =)
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @brianfitch9030
    @brianfitch9030 2 года назад +1

    The wooden Seiko clock I had lasted a good 15-17 years even with small kids around. Quality product!

  • @elizasexcellentadventure6188
    @elizasexcellentadventure6188 3 года назад +1

    Idk if anyone has said yet, but that plush is Crash Bandicoot. It says it on the tag too

  • @robinrobinson5757
    @robinrobinson5757 3 года назад +3

    Cool haul. I love plush. You learn by doing. Keep up with the plush. You'll find some gems. They're out there. Love y'all . ♥️✌️

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      I agree learn by doing :) thank you and thanks so much for watching!

    • @denisew.5490
      @denisew.5490 3 года назад

      Do you launder the plush yourself?

  • @r.c.miller6161
    @r.c.miller6161 3 года назад +1

    The wide lens seems to distort everything. The lines LL Bean jeans are cool.

  • @coletrick8748
    @coletrick8748 Год назад +1

    Goodwill had some home kenwood speakers marked at $20 each and when I took it to the register the cashier said that these were priced too low and called a manager over. I was in shock. The manager came and thankfully sold them to me for the 20 each.

  • @teestjulian
    @teestjulian 3 года назад +3

    Yeah what is with eBay removing their camera?
    I thought I chose an incorrect option and accidentally got the barcode and couldn't figure out how to get back the ID camera.
    All I can do is scan a barcode and I don't have barcodes on my mid-century or vintage stuff

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +2

      that is true - i hope the camera comes back =(
      i miss it lol
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @lisapena9043
    @lisapena9043 2 года назад +1

    Our Goodwill,Salvation Army, and local thrift shop let the people who have an antique store by stuff first. They even get to buy the things marked NFS. Scammers. It makes it hard for vintage collectors to get anything at a fair price, or even a chance to buy.

  • @kimberlyklein9253
    @kimberlyklein9253 3 года назад +1

    Those were great plush pickup! Five nights at Freddie’s plush sell fast. Keep an eye out for the golden Freddy one.
    As someone mentioned above, baby loveys and baby blankets can also sell very well. You definitely need to comp out each one before you buy it but I have sold some baby blankets for $50+

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      Thank you for that info! Ill def be on the look out for that one - and baby blankets
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @ShenandoahValleyTreasures
      @ShenandoahValleyTreasures 3 года назад

      @Bearded Thrift Machine my kids still have their "Baby Morgan" baby blankets and they are in their 20's lol 😆

    • @wandmn2007
      @wandmn2007 3 года назад +1

      I can attest. My niece carried her blankey everywhere, and by the time she was 4 it was in pretty bad shape. I suggested cutting a piece but her lip quivered, so I set out to find this blanket with no clue the brand, this was before Google Lens. Turns out it was a piece from a set, that was discontinued, but I found one on ebay for $40. I bought it and she loved it. I was scared she wouldn't like it because she claimed she loved the smell, but she was thrilled. She is 16 and still has both. I would have paid just about anything to get it.

  • @CarriesAdventures
    @CarriesAdventures 2 года назад +2

    Yeah that employee or someone in the back probably wanted it bc what ever is out is for sale where I am located. I have found plenty of things with no price. I take it to the checkout and they will either price it or get a manager to price it and sell it to me. Someone was being shady there. However the Goodwills I go to are not allowed to shop at their own store they work in however that doesn't mean they couldn't have a friend come by it.

  • @i.m.7710
    @i.m.7710 3 года назад +2

    I noticed the camera part of the scan search feature is gone on my eBay app. Maybe we should all complain! We need it!

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      I agree!!! I want the camera back =( it was very helpful
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @johnruckman2320
    @johnruckman2320 2 года назад +1

    If I recall right the triangular shaped guy is Crash Bandicoot. From the video games you usually find in pizza parlors and walk in cinema places.

  • @lornareinhart2706
    @lornareinhart2706 2 года назад +1

    Here in Canada a lot of them have their own auction sites online now so that is most likely where that went

  • @carolynf34
    @carolynf34 3 года назад +1

    I can’t take pictures anymore either. It’s so frustrating. So now I have to do Google searches for the items I would like to sell and I cannot find on eBay.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      i know i hate that too. I want the camera back
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @JamesIvan79
    @JamesIvan79 3 года назад +1

    FYI, I'm pretty sure that Star Wars bear has reversible ears and feet: Red/Empire themed and Blue/Alliance themed. Something that may be worthwhile to highlight in your listing.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      thank is so true Ill have to use that as a key word =)
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @THECRUSADER024
    @THECRUSADER024 2 года назад +7

    I used to work for goodwill as a donation atendent. They are a scummy company that sells absolute garbage.

    • @spookedhorse
      @spookedhorse Год назад

      I literally LOL'd at your comment. I used to work there. 100% agreed. Ground zero for the term "shit-show"

  • @jennacochran8582
    @jennacochran8582 Год назад

    You didn’t say anything about the Pigeon plush! That was the thing you got I was most interested in! He is from one of my favorite kids book series!

  • @amyandtony
    @amyandtony 3 года назад +3

    Awesome finds. I love to sell plush. I wish you had got the Spyro dragon. I would have bought it from you 🙂

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +2

      When I was editing I thought the dragon was a good one I went back the next day and it was gone :(
      Thanks so much for watching!

    • @amyandtony
      @amyandtony 3 года назад +2

      Bummer. But you learned it was a good one in case you come across it again. That’s what’s important.

  • @paulcooper9943
    @paulcooper9943 3 года назад +2

    Crash bandicoot was the plush you asked about.
    Love getting cam.corders, they sell well for me

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +2

      thank you ! I agree old cam corders sell very well for me
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @edlane1883
    @edlane1883 3 года назад +3

    I experiment with plush and find them to be “hit or miss” for me. But I have had success with lotting similar items up and selling that way. Jelly cat is a good brand, some Gund are good and vintage plush in good condition. A few others are the huge Melissa and Doug animals and Dinosaurs. Some Disney do well especially if they have the official label/patch - usually on the foot.

  • @tanfel4
    @tanfel4 3 года назад +1

    By the way, our GW has Sony and Samsung video cameras, and digital picture camera's all the time and do not go to the online auction.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      that awesome Id buy all of them =) they sell very well
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @tntmoz
      @tntmoz 3 года назад +1

      @@beardedthriftmachine In working condition only?

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      @@tntmoz I still sell the Sony Handycam for parts

  • @kimmarlow5741
    @kimmarlow5741 2 года назад +1

    I found the camera last night it’s hidden in the filter you have to scroll all the way down to be able to take pictures and find stuff

  • @nancyk3615
    @nancyk3615 3 года назад +1

    I was wondering what are good apps for comps? I don't want to download an app that is hard to use or doesn't really help.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      The ebay app i find to be the easier - thats what I use
      thanks so much watching =)

  • @christinerobinson9372
    @christinerobinson9372 3 года назад +1

    The little black cat is Felix the Cat. From the very old cartoon. Did you grab those black loafers with the white tops for me? They were my size too. LL Bean lined jeans, $56 new.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for the info - yea those ll beans sell pretty good used - i have a pair too i found in the thrift well worth the money
      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @marytramp5678
    @marytramp5678 2 года назад +11

    I stopped shopping at Goodwill a LONG time ago when i found out how much their corporate employees were being paid. he CEO is literally being paid 7 figures and he rest high 6 figures!!! They deserve a fair wage, but still NOT that much!!! i live close to a fairly large city where there are a lot of thrift stores. i don't need to go to Goodwill. Not to mention they are Way overpriced now. i do still go to the local last chance Goodwill place. it's where all the stores take the items they can't sell. and you buy stuff by the pound. they put it out in huge bins and you have to sort through the bins. and they change out the bins every 1 hr so it's kind of fun. Every so often they have a "clearance sale" on the furniture items. that's when i go. bc the furniture is sold on a set price. you can get things for a $1-$ when it's on clearance. i stock up on a lot of things. refinish/repurpose them and then resell them.
    i can take one of those small tv stands. that are really ugly that that have a pull out shelf and are laminated. rough it upa little. give a nice little farmhouse look, throw a towel rack on one side, a spice rack on the other, put a large cutting board on the top, and i throw in a few matching dishtowels, dishcloths, and hotpads ( whcich i usually make from suff i get from garage sales or material i've salvage from clothes from a thrift store.) and put them on that pull out shelf as an added bonus and sell it. the best thing is, that a lot of the time i get my paint for free, bc i watch craigslist and grab i whenever i can. and you can always find spice racks a thrifts stores. so my only real expense is the cutting board. I could always make that, but i would have to buy the wood and wood is so expensive right now that it just isn't worth it. And i just don't trust the stuff i get free to be food safe.

    • @debrajahnke5904
      @debrajahnke5904 2 года назад +1

      That is why I do not shop there any more. I would rather support ARC, Salvation army or DAV etc.

    • @marytramp5678
      @marytramp5678 2 года назад

      @@debrajahnke5904 i would if i could, but there are times when it's just not cost effective, when tryng to make a living. and places like ARC. Salvation Army, .etc can't compete with Last Chance goodwill clearance furniture sales. i very seldom look through the bins, bc i'm looking specific at the furniture. so unless it's sitting on top in clear view when i'm walking by, like the antique numbered milk can ( go figure!!!) i snagged up in like 2 seconds. it's a straight back and straight to the register type thing. the can did need a new bottom. bu since it's just holding umbrellas in my entryway i put a popcorn tin lid in the bottom of it with some JD Weld that i had intentionally put a patina on to match the can. why, i don't know, you can't see it. but it's super cool...it has th original number painted on it, the label where it came from... all it needed was a little tlc.

  • @freeman4755
    @freeman4755 3 года назад +7

    I can understand why the video camera "wasn't meant to go out" it definitely seems like something they would want to list on their online store

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      Yea those video cameras sell fast for me online for sure.
      Thanks so much for watching

    • @briangammage5351
      @briangammage5351 3 года назад +2

      Yes, I work in a Thrift Store (Not Goodwill) and it seems like the stores are now gleaning the "higher priced" items and putting it online or in the Goodwill Select stores. It ain't us getting first dibs because we have to wait the next day to buy an item... our managers strictly enforce this. I hate finding items without a tag because its such a crapshoot whether you get it or not. 🙂

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +2

      @@briangammage5351 yea it seems our thrifts store are pretty strick too or policies
      Thanks so much for that info and for watching!

  • @ecrilly81
    @ecrilly81 3 года назад +1

    Was that a Serta sheep plush in the bin? I know a few people who have been looking for one.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      I actually remember that - it was the lamb from serta - i didnt know they sold well =)
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @onesmallstep8836
    @onesmallstep8836 3 года назад +1

    Good luck from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 thanks for the great vid!

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching!!! 😀

    • @sharonkofoed8326
      @sharonkofoed8326 3 года назад

      Well they took my money for an end table put a sold sticker on it when I went to pick it up on the day I was to pick it up no one could find it had been sold to someone else

  • @A_New_View
    @A_New_View 3 года назад +9

    I definitely would have asked for the manager on the camera! That was total BS!

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      yea I kinda wanted it for sure..... it was a good camera
      thanks so much for watching!

    • @TheCabinfever1977
      @TheCabinfever1977 3 года назад +1

      @@beardedthriftmachine i didnt think anybody used a old camcorder anymore that uses vcr tapes when you can buy a digital one cheap

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      @@TheCabinfever1977 yea still market on them. :) 😀

    • @stonehaven2289
      @stonehaven2289 3 года назад +2

      @@TheCabinfever1977 people love vintage tech.. it's nostalgic

  • @tinahaymon3217
    @tinahaymon3217 3 года назад +1

    Go for the Beanie Babies plush, especially the rare or limited editions. People still love these. Scan them all to see their worth. You’ll be surprised.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! I've never done real well with the beanie babies
      Thanks for the info and watching

    • @patriciaceballos239
      @patriciaceballos239 3 года назад

      I've never resold anything but I had a ton of 20-30 year old Beanies in bags with all the info written on them in my garage sale for $1 each and people wanted to give me less. SMH You may want to hit the garage sales. 😉

    • @_Marie_Amor
      @_Marie_Amor 3 года назад

      @@beardedthriftmachine 1 gen beanies are the jackpot. Anything with a star on the tag is a gamble. Look for the ones with skinny letters and/or no star on the tag. This only applies for beanie babies, not beanie buddies ☺️☺️☺️

  • @aprilalt8806
    @aprilalt8806 Год назад +1

    My husband has had this happen multiple times. Unbelievable

  • @NYLUVTOY
    @NYLUVTOY 3 года назад +2

    What program do you use to do price checking for the products?

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      i use the Ebay app and the sold comps =)
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @Karaoke1213
    @Karaoke1213 3 года назад +1

    Regarding the mistake merchandise, yes my goodwill will list on e-commerce. If after a week it does not sell, it comes back to the location to be sold. We are in Illinois.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      thats interesting I didnt know that they would send it back - awesome info on that and thanks so much for watching !

  • @Elizabeth-tb5wh
    @Elizabeth-tb5wh 2 года назад +5

    I’m not a reseller but I’m noticing on lots of videos that Goodwill especially seem to be giving resellers some push back on buying items. But isn’t THAT what they’re doing? Reselling donated items? At least you’re paying for the items so I can’t see what GW’s problem is. 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  2 года назад

      i dont get much push back in my area - but i do see it on youtube all the time for sure.

  • @BrandonWatkins614
    @BrandonWatkins614 3 года назад +2

    Watched a few of your videos and subbed, your stuff is pretty interesting. Maybe I'll have to try doing this myself some time

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      heck yea!! give it a shot! super fun =)
      thanks so much for watching!

  • @theobservertheseekerthewan1824
    @theobservertheseekerthewan1824 3 года назад +1

    Just Stumbled Here Love Your Content & Now Subscribed too!!

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      Welcome aboard! and thank so much for giving the videos a chance!!! and thanks for subbing!

  • @groverscorner8946
    @groverscorner8946 3 года назад +3

    Good plush haul! Too bad about the RCA.. I hate when they do stuff like that

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад

      Yea it is what is it. It was definitely nice and in great condition
      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @wtfisahandle369
    @wtfisahandle369 2 года назад +1

    9:32 "uh- what's this guy's name?"
    I almost thought you were joking.
    😆 his name is Crash. Also says it on the tag.
    I just thought that was so funny.
    Good plush haul!!

  • @Dit1160
    @Dit1160 11 месяцев назад

    I was donating to GW once…the GW staff unloaded 2 new Cedar chairs from my truck. I told them when I pulled up my nephew would be unloading the donations as I had some things that weren’t being donated. While I was helping my nephew carry a love seat into the store. I saw the chairs being brought in…brand new with their tags and a receipt in my hand bag. They refused to return them. My nephew said he would stay at store until police could get there. The police did not get there in time ( this was about a half hour before closing) I waited for 45 minutes …everything was locked up and staff was gone. I arranged to have a police man meet me at opening the following morning…you guessed it…we were there about 20 minutes before opening….we went in and the police man checked the back room while I checked the floor…you guessed it…no chairs….they never had the chairs, I was lying. Those chairs were $220.00 each. Never donated to GW again…I do Face Book Free. This was 3 yrs ago.

  • @jamieneal4274
    @jamieneal4274 3 года назад +1

    Crash Bandicoot. Is the stuffed figure you were asking about. There is a super NES game coming back in popularity.

    • @beardedthriftmachine
      @beardedthriftmachine  3 года назад +1

      very true! he sold pretty fast =)

    • @jamieneal4274
      @jamieneal4274 3 года назад

      Just a little fyi, the KARMS thrift stores in and around the area if Knoxville, TN sometimes put extra Build A Bear outfits & accessories in Ziploc baggies and put them in with other doll clothes. Have gotten several items & shoes for Less than the $8 for just the BAB shoes. Good luck in your adventures!

  • @edwardpena9131
    @edwardpena9131 2 года назад +2

    Different thrift stores have different policy's Texas thrift stores no price no sale , I saw this woman beg please sell it to me please I love it ( it was a blouse) the manager said if it has no price I cannot sell it , boy she was pissed