I love the bins! Just went to my Omaha bins yesterday and filled my cart to the rafters for $30. I don’t do clothes shoes or toys, and do dig down to the very bottom. I make vintage book lots by color and grab every vintage sewing item under the sun. Plus a bunch more. Most of my sales now ARE from the bins - as you said, the profits are great!
Great advice on bin hunting. Love it I went this past Friday and found some nice books. I like rescuing books and toys. Even found some a barely used sleeping bag and some nice cleats😊💐
Good point about weight in terms of investment and cost of goods. The other thing I'm really being more conscious of in terms of weight is how much will it cost to ship? I've passed on quite a few things because they were just too heavy to ship at a reasonable cost.
Heyyyyyy Kristen!!! It’s really hard to shop anywhere else’s when you live next to the bins 😆 I’ll go once a month and have enough inventory to last me a good 2 weeks. Some day I hope to travel around and shop every single goodwill outlet! Wouldn’t that be fun?!
Loved this video! We primarily source from the bins in Pittsburgh. SO many gems and I love the hunt. You did such a great job explaining what they are and how they work.
@@ARuralSquirrel It may seem silly, but stretch your body before and after. Bending over the bins, pulling and tugging on items can take their toll on your body. Take short breaks, stretch a bit then head back to the bins for more treasure hunting. Maybe even use the breaks to look up items so you won't have to do it all at the end. One more, check the bins closest to the checkout for throwbacks. What one person may decide is not for them, may be just the type of things you're looking for!
SOLID stuff!! Editing your cart - YES, bring a snack/drink - YES, and pulling up your hair - YES. All absolutely essential. Though my favorite just might be using a comforter bag. Have even started doing this at my local church thrift…am also using them to store my unlisted items in my closet. Just one of the MANY hot tips picked up from watching you. 🐿️❤️
So glad I watched this one again... traveling thru IA next month and now will not stop at the Cedar Rapids Bins... I don't want to have to wear gloves :(
I have a video about the Cedar Rapids bins too - it's worth a watch! It was actually a really nice bins - people were so nice and it was clean! Maybe try the Des Moines bins too - no gloves required there.
I absolutely love the bins! I have found some great items there...a vintage aluminum Christmas Tree with a rotating base complete in its box, an original soft sculpture Cabbage Patch Kid, and schematics for a ride in Disney World from when it opened! I love the thrill of finding something vintage and saving it from going in the trash! When I figure out how much I spent on each item, I figure it out by ounces. For example at my bins it is $1.29 per lb which is approx .08 cents per ounce. So for a small toy that weighs 3 ounces I only paid .24 cents for that item!
Love watching your upbeat vibe and the info you provide. I’m not about stressing out at the bins. I take my time, dig deep and have found plenty of items going by what I know and what interests me.
Isn't it great that we can find things even after someone else had been through it? I mean, we're all looking for different things - and there is enough stuff out there for EVERYBODY!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!! I really do appreciate that support!
Such great info! Our local bins is called Renaissance liquidation. I only realized this year that our Renaissance thrift stores are goodwills. In Quebec, companies are strongly encouraged (with laws) to use a French name. Most opt for a small change so the brand is still recognizible, but other do a complete rename. Renaissance is French for rebirth. 🙂
Love the bins, got some great shoes like new. Couple weeks ago. Already sold 2 pair for about $25 each plus shipping. I wash and clean everything. Tip I use those beads that make clothes smell fresh and of coarse detergent. Thanks Kristin for all your tips.
Another thing you might want to check is if the location you're shopping at has a schedule. I live in Seattle and the Seattle bins put their hard goods out first thing in the AM (8:00 AM at my bins). They don't bring textiles out until about 11 AM.
Kristen…video idea for you….would you share with us your favorite find from all the different bins you travel to? I’m still waiting for you to hit Wisconsin bins…
no bins within two hours of me, the closest one is fairly small and the last time we went I found 10 books and one toy, so not worth the gas to get there. We waited through three rotations hoping it would get better but it didn't. So disappointing.
Aw man! That stinks! I guess I'm lucky because I always seem to find something good when I go to any of the bins I've been to across the country! I've been to 32 different locations and always just love exploring all the bins! I can understand not wanting to make that big of a drive if it wasn't a successful experience last time though. Maybe next time!
After watch this yesterday I went to the bins. A fresh bin of hard goods came out. People we're rushing through it, I picked up a box said soap on it, surprised 30 pairs of earrings.
Thanks for the great info! I’ve never been to a bins. The closest is over 3 hours away, but I REALLY want to go!! I appreciate your info on COG. That’s very important to me & this is obviously (probably) the lowest COG place to source from. Thanks again!!
Just went to the Bins nearest me (about 50 min away) in Hudson, NH - price is $2 / pound but no sales tax in NH. I'm told the price just increased recently. I'm still a newbie and hang back on the new rotations not brave enough yet lol... but found lots of great stuff in picked over bins. Just depends what you are looking for!! thanks for the tips!!
Good video! The North Port FL bins have been closed since Hurricane Ian. :( Not sure if the Fort Myers location took damage. Quite a few thrifts near me had major damage. Several have finally reopened. Some will not reopen at all. The others? Time will tell if they decide to rebuild.
I didn't know North Port was still closed. 😔 My family is down in Ft Meyers and I haven't heard about the bins there yet either. So sad how much damage there is from that! It's just crazy! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate that support!
New subbie! Love your energy and your knowledge of the bins. I want to get a new laptop going into my 2nd year of reselling part time. What kind of laptop do you use?
Ah! You're in CO! Pop-ups are what we used to call, back in the day, a "show". Remember when we would do craft show or makers markets? That's what they are, really. Many festivals and vintage markets are the thing now. You can search them in your area even in Facebook Events. Hope that helps!
@@ARuralSquirrel Yes! We sell on eBay and have found that the bins are the way to go. We have found so many profitable finds, that we just keep flipping our investment.
LOL! I have a video about the FMB - it's one of my first locations that I traveled too. I found some really good stuff - but you're right - not as clean as some of those IA bins! LOL
@@ARuralSquirrel I’ll go look for that video. I went for my very first time and did not know the shopping cart rules. A cart was sitting next to the bins and nobody around and it wasn’t covered. I rummaged just a bit on top and found a scarf by Lucci 😉🤪I won’t do that again though. Felt realLy bad once I learned the rules
My bins “downfall” is not looking close enough at items and bringing home things that I find flaws in. Thanks for mentioning that!
LOL! I'm guilty of it too!! I've learned to edit and then do it again! 😂
I love the bins! Just went to my Omaha bins yesterday and filled my cart to the rafters for $30. I don’t do clothes shoes or toys, and do dig down to the very bottom. I make vintage book lots by color and grab every vintage sewing item under the sun. Plus a bunch more. Most of my sales now ARE from the bins - as you said, the profits are great!
That is awesome! Love it!!!
Nailed it!
Hurray! Thanks!
Very informative!!
So glad it was helpful for you!!
Thanks so much for watching!!
Great tips! I don't get to go to the bins often but typically end up with a couple of items in my oh crap pile once I get them under bright lights.
LOL! So true! That's why I make sure I always do a cart sort before I check-out!
Heard about you on the “Trash to Cash” podcast! 😂Love those crazy guys!
That’s awesome! Love those guys! Glad you came by to hang out! Stop by again soon!
I enjoyed your video!
Thanks so much!! Appreciate your comment! It's such a great way to show support!! 💖🐿
Great advice on bin hunting. Love it I went this past Friday and found some nice books. I like rescuing books and toys. Even found some a barely used sleeping bag and some nice cleats😊💐
Wow! Some great stuff!!
Good point about weight in terms of investment and cost of goods. The other thing I'm really being more conscious of in terms of weight is how much will it cost to ship? I've passed on quite a few things because they were just too heavy to ship at a reasonable cost.
Good point! The cost of shipping is something to consider too!
Thank you!!!
Appreciate you watching!
Heyyyyyy Kristen!!! It’s really hard to shop anywhere else’s when you live next to the bins 😆 I’ll go once a month and have enough inventory to last me a good 2 weeks. Some day I hope to travel around and shop every single goodwill outlet! Wouldn’t that be fun?!
Mary - you're so lucky!! That's awesome!!
I'm trying really hard to travel to each location!! I've got 32 down - lots more to go!
Loved this video! We primarily source from the bins in Pittsburgh. SO many gems and I love the hunt. You did such a great job explaining what they are and how they work.
Thanks lady!! I'd love to get to the Pittsburg bins someday!! #someday
In the custom sku field I also put what I paid so I can easily check that when sending offers. Need to plan a road trip to a good bins location!
Ooooohhh! Great idea with the SKU!! 💡
I do that, too! It's such a great feeling to see "Goodwill Bins - CA $0.51" and it sold for $20! (CA = cost average) ❤️
Great video, Kristin! I hope a lot of newbies watch this and learn a ton! Great information!
Do you have some good tips too? I'd love to hear some more good tidbits!
@@ARuralSquirrel It may seem silly, but stretch your body before and after. Bending over the bins, pulling and tugging on items can take their toll on your body. Take short breaks, stretch a bit then head back to the bins for more treasure hunting. Maybe even use the breaks to look up items so you won't have to do it all at the end. One more, check the bins closest to the checkout for throwbacks. What one person may decide is not for them, may be just the type of things you're looking for!
SOLID stuff!! Editing your cart - YES, bring a snack/drink - YES, and pulling up your hair - YES. All absolutely essential.
Though my favorite just might be using a comforter bag. Have even started doing this at my local church thrift…am also using them to store my unlisted items in my closet. Just one of the MANY hot tips picked up from watching you. 🐿️❤️
Thanks so much for watching Sara!! Appreciate your support so much!!
Tell Livia I said hi!
Great video Kristin ❤️ Hope your doing well my friend 🙂
Thank you! You too!
So glad I watched this one again... traveling thru IA next month and now will not stop at the Cedar Rapids Bins... I don't want to have to wear gloves :(
I have a video about the Cedar Rapids bins too - it's worth a watch! It was actually a really nice bins - people were so nice and it was clean! Maybe try the Des Moines bins too - no gloves required there.
@@ARuralSquirrel wasn't able to stop :( maybe next time.
This is great! I love the mentions at the beginning to hold retention. People are always curious about the bins
Thanks so much Scot! Really did appreciate your help on this one! 😉
I would like to go to the bins just once to see what it's like. We don't have any around my area. Great tips though.
I would just love for you to go to the bins with me! We'd have so much fun!
San Antonio Texas requires gloves! They sell them at the cash register. Austin does not, but we wear them anyway because we are use to it
Good to know! I haven't been to those yet but I'll be prepared when I get there! Thanks so much!
I absolutely love the bins! I have found some great items there...a vintage aluminum Christmas Tree with a rotating base complete in its box, an original soft sculpture Cabbage Patch Kid, and schematics for a ride in Disney World from when it opened! I love the thrill of finding something vintage and saving it from going in the trash! When I figure out how much I spent on each item, I figure it out by ounces. For example at my bins it is $1.29 per lb which is approx .08 cents per ounce. So for a small toy that weighs 3 ounces I only paid .24 cents for that item!
I love that!! When you break it down, and see how little we are paying for TRASH, it just blows my mind!
Love watching your upbeat vibe and the info you provide. I’m not about stressing out at the bins. I take my time, dig deep and have found plenty of items going by what I know and what interests me.
Isn't it great that we can find things even after someone else had been through it? I mean, we're all looking for different things - and there is enough stuff out there for EVERYBODY!!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!! I really do appreciate that support!
@@ARuralSquirrel 100%
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Thanks for watching
Great info. I just found out about the bins a few years ago! Now I am obsessed. Might be my favorite place to source.
OBSESSED!!
Such great info! Our local bins is called Renaissance liquidation. I only realized this year that our Renaissance thrift stores are goodwills. In Quebec, companies are strongly encouraged (with laws) to use a French name. Most opt for a small change so the brand is still recognizible, but other do a complete rename. Renaissance is French for rebirth. 🙂
WOW! That's cool to know!! I'd never heard about that one in Canada! Super interesting!
Wise words from an absolute bins veteran!!
🤭Thanks Ray!! You've got this gig down pat pretty well too!
Love the bins, got some great shoes like new. Couple weeks ago. Already sold 2 pair for about $25 each plus shipping. I wash and clean everything.
Tip I use those beads that make clothes smell fresh and of coarse detergent. Thanks Kristin for all your tips.
Great tip in the scent beads! I wash everything too!
Thanks so much for watching! I Appreciate you!
Bring scissors, constantly cutting items free when you can't unjumble it.
That’s a great tip!! I started carrying a pair of folding scissors in my bag for stuff like that! Glad you mentioned it!!
Thank you!!!!
Appreciate you watching!
Another thing you might want to check is if the location you're shopping at has a schedule. I live in Seattle and the Seattle bins put their hard goods out first thing in the AM (8:00 AM at my bins). They don't bring textiles out until about 11 AM.
Yes!! Good tip!!! 💯
Kristen…video idea for you….would you share with us your favorite find from all the different bins you travel to? I’m still waiting for you to hit Wisconsin bins…
Great idea!! That might be fun!
Excellent information! Thanks for sharing.
Really appreciate you watching and commenting!! 🐿
no bins within two hours of me, the closest one is fairly small and the last time we went I found 10 books and one toy, so not worth the gas to get there. We waited through three rotations hoping it would get better but it didn't. So disappointing.
Aw man! That stinks! I guess I'm lucky because I always seem to find something good when I go to any of the bins I've been to across the country! I've been to 32 different locations and always just love exploring all the bins!
I can understand not wanting to make that big of a drive if it wasn't a successful experience last time though. Maybe next time!
After watch this yesterday I went to the bins. A fresh bin of hard goods came out. People we're rushing through it, I picked up a box said soap on it, surprised 30 pairs of earrings.
Wow!!! 🤯Just goes to show ya - you never know what you'll find in the bins!!
Thanks for the great info! I’ve never been to a bins. The closest is over 3 hours away, but I REALLY want to go!! I appreciate your info on COG. That’s very important to me & this is obviously (probably) the lowest COG place to source from. Thanks again!!
You are so welcome! It's worth the trip!! And the fun! We usually make a day of it!! Good luck! Hope you find some great stuff!!
Thanks SO much for the tips!
Really appreciate you watching and commenting!
Just went to the Bins nearest me (about 50 min away) in Hudson, NH - price is $2 / pound but no sales tax in NH. I'm told the price just increased recently. I'm still a newbie and hang back on the new rotations not brave enough yet lol... but found lots of great stuff in picked over bins. Just depends what you are looking for!! thanks for the tips!!
That is awesome! I'd love to visit the NH bins someday! So glad you have found your bins groove!!
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Whahooooo!! You win!!! 🥇
Good video! The North Port FL bins have been closed since Hurricane Ian. :( Not sure if the Fort Myers location took damage.
Quite a few thrifts near me had major damage. Several have finally reopened. Some will not reopen at all. The others? Time will tell if they decide to rebuild.
I didn't know North Port was still closed. 😔 My family is down in Ft Meyers and I haven't heard about the bins there yet either. So sad how much damage there is from that! It's just crazy!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate that support!
Closest bins is hours away but I hope to eventually go.
I can't wait to hear how your trip goes when you finally get there!
Do you find new with tags at the bins
I do! Not as often as preowned stuff - but we do find it.
Do you Wash the clothes before listing?
I do! I wash everything. 🐿
New subbie! Love your energy and your knowledge of the bins. I want to get a new laptop going into my 2nd year of reselling part time. What kind of laptop do you use?
Yay!! Thanks for the sub! 🐿
Congrats on your reselling adventure!!
I use a MacBook Pro - love it!
Hi Kristin. My husband and I love the bins. We love the Kearney location. We have heard a lot about pop ups. Do you know where and when they are?
Ah! You're in CO!
Pop-ups are what we used to call, back in the day, a "show". Remember when we would do craft show or makers markets? That's what they are, really. Many festivals and vintage markets are the thing now. You can search them in your area even in Facebook Events. Hope that helps!
@@ARuralSquirrel Yes! We sell on eBay and have found that the bins are the way to go. We have found so many profitable finds, that we just keep flipping our investment.
How did you do at the Fort Myers Bins. That is my local bins and after seeing other places online FMB seems filthy.
LOL! I have a video about the FMB - it's one of my first locations that I traveled too. I found some really good stuff - but you're right - not as clean as some of those IA bins! LOL
@@ARuralSquirrel I’ll go look for that video. I went for my very first time and did not know the shopping cart rules. A cart was sitting next to the bins and nobody around and it wasn’t covered. I rummaged just a bit on top and found a scarf by Lucci 😉🤪I won’t do that again though. Felt realLy bad once I learned the rules
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I definitely need to do a better job of "editing" before I pay. Lighting is bad and I always seem to get home with something stained
Aw man! I stand near a window, if I can help it. That makes it easier to spot the flaws.
@@ARuralSquirrel no windows at my bins other than the door
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