Thrift Shop Pickups

[Brewcrew226]

Originally Posted by TwinGnats

I just shipped out a USSSA hat in the 8x8 and it came to 9.5 oz. $3.58 retail. Next time I have my scale out I'll weigh the empty.

Should be about 10 oz...if paying thru eBay..should nly cost $2.93 with confirmation to anywhere but maybe Hawaii or alaska

[Brewcrew226]

Originally Posted by spencer2986

Nice thread indeed. Some of you guys are in PRIME locations for some sweet pick-ups. Not so much for me so I have to settle for anything that seems decent. I am not exactly sure what this is if someone can chime in. Maybe a soccer shirt...? Got it for $4.00

I've got ones from Europe and I can't get anyone to buy..Manchester U..big names...people offering $20-$25.....their pretty much brand new found at a rummage. Their at least $100 jerseys yes pre-owned but I'm asking between $35.,, highest was $50 because it had a players name. The nikes come with a # to check and make sure it's authentic.

[Brewcrew226]

Originally Posted by jstbuch

Someone above mentioned thrift stores jacking up their prices if they knew what they had. That is not really the thrift store business model. Sure, the really obvious stuff they will price high but items that come in large bulk (like clothes), it doesn't make sense for them to sort through the bulk they get to pull out 20 or even 50 things. They would rather let those 50 things go super cheap than sort through the 10,000 other items to find them.

One of the easiest thrift store money makers is good china. Nearly all thrift stores have a china sections and it is usually really cheap. Complete sets or near complete sets usually do the best but I also buy misc pieces for nicer sets because people are always buying replacements. You usually have to invest a bit more (like $50 for a near complete set) but the payoff is usually pretty good. I turned a $40 set into $950 last year.

Just familiarize yourself with the more collectible names. The best part is, a complete set of china will nearly always sell for more than you buy it for so even if you make a mistake and buy something that isn't really collectible, it is not a big deal because you will likely still make money. Also, considering how many dishes thrift stores take in, they nearly never pull the good china out (crystal they do) so it is almost always there and no one else is really shopping for it.

The downside, this is information that likely won't stay profitable forever because less and less people are interested in fine china. It is also a bit** to ship properly so pay for the insurance.

Also, let's say you find a setting for 8 but you are missing a few pieces or something. You are usually better off selling it as a complete set for 6 and then selling to other pieces seperate.

Another thing I find at thrift stores a lot but I don't know a ton about other than they are usually valuable are things made out of jade. Either jewlery or sculptures (even small figurines). A lot of that stuff sells really well and often people don't buy it because it looks cheap. But jade is super expensive stuff.

Their already doing it. Goodwill has a website so..yeah! And jade has been an expensive stone for a long time...nothing new, just like it not being the thrift store way! The smart ones ie goodwill have realized theirs money to be made. They got a Picasso and put it up for auction! The one store checks eBay and puts a slip of paper with a print out right next to the item. Their not dummies anymore!

[spencer2986]

Originally Posted by Brewcrew226

I've got ones from Europe and I can't get anyone to buy..Manchester U..big names...people offering $20-$25.....their pretty much brand new found at a rummage. Their at least $100 jerseys yes pre-owned but I'm asking between $35.,, highest was $50 because it had a players name. The nikes come with a # to check and make sure it's authentic.

I figured mine wasn't worth much but at least a have a cool shirt for St. Pattys Day. Are these considered referee shirts as someone mentioned or soccer shirts? If it ends up on ebay, not sure what to classify it under.

[crazygrover]

Havent had much time this week to get out but here are a few things this week.

[gowizards0]

found this awesome vintage RL sweater. anyone have any idea of value, where/when its from?

[Patsfan]

Man I went to 2 this morning and didn't find anything except for a really nice Dwayne Wade tshirt but they had it marked up at $10.99 and an original Nintendo console marked at $19.99 but no way to test it to see if it worked.

[RandysHobby]

Did my first trip. Mostly t shirts but got them because they were 1.49 each. SICK Bulls XXL jacket. Anyone know what I should title it in my listing? Also- anyone know a title or infor about the soccer jersey? Says Celtic. Anyone even bother re-selling t shirts? My total was $40, thinking I can get that out of the Bulls jacket maybe.

[Patsfan]

Damn you got all that plus a dog at the thrift store for $40

[RandysHobby]

Originally Posted by Patsfan

Damn you got all that plus a dog at the thrift store for $40

Haha look at him now! He must be sniffin' out the dog hair on the stuff. Do you know if anything here is any good?

[ChicagoCubsWS]

Originally Posted by gowizards0

found this awesome vintage RL sweater. anyone have any idea of value, where/when its from?

A lot of money. NICE FIND!

[crazygrover]

Originally Posted by gowizards0

found this awesome vintage RL sweater. anyone have any idea of value, where/when its from?

Nice find. The last one I can find just quickly looking went unsold at $199.99

[gowizards0]

Originally Posted by crazygrover

Nice find. The last one I can find just quickly looking went unsold at $199.99

Link please?

[WalrusCircus]

Originally Posted by RandysHobby

Did my first trip. Mostly t shirts but got them because they were 1.49 each. SICK Bulls XXL jacket. Anyone know what I should title it in my listing? Also- anyone know a title or infor about the soccer jersey? Says Celtic. Anyone even bother re-selling t shirts? My total was $40, thinking I can get that out of the Bulls jacket maybe.

Celtic is the Best team in the Scottish Premier League. Celtic F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Is there a name on the back?



Also, If anyone come across any Giants Jerseys while thrifting, hit me up! I'm always interested!

[timfsu2k]

Found this nice Lacoste backpack bag that converts to a duffle bag. Not bad for $4!

[RandysHobby]

Anyone know what I can get for the bulls jacket?

[timfsu2k]

There is a similar one on ebay for $24.95 with free shipping right now.

[4mightyQuinn]

Arizona state sundevils Power Player SZ. xxl

[Aaron]

Picked up a Nike authentic Atlanta Hawks "Raheem" basketball jersey a few days ago ... local stores haven't had much lately

[hoosiergooner]

Originally Posted by spencer2986

I figured mine wasn't worth much but at least a have a cool shirt for St. Pattys Day. Are these considered referee shirts as someone mentioned or soccer shirts? If it ends up on ebay, not sure what to classify it under.

Its a Nike soccer jersey but not for any team, imagine a plain mesh basketball jersey that you might wear to the gym, its like that.

[crazygrover]

Originally Posted by gowizards0

Link please?

It was actually ended early

Polo by Ralph Lauren Sweatshirt Shirt Snow Surfing XL Est 1967 Beach 1992 1993 | eBay

[gowizards0]

Originally Posted by crazygrover

It was actually ended early

Polo by Ralph Lauren Sweatshirt Shirt Snow Surfing XL Est 1967 Beach 1992 1993 | eBay

Thanks, I got an offer of 250 guess I Should take it and run huh

[crazygrover]

Here are a few things I got this weekend



The UCONN is new with tags and has really nice graphics

[Patsfan]

That UConn shirt is awesome!!

[WalrusCircus]

I have a question for yall.... So I know nothing about Basketball. Well, I know very little. I see a ton of Basketball jerseys around my goodwills and they're all different brands. Should I be sticking to the ones with the NBA logo?