Thrift Shop Pickups

[Packer4Rob]

Originally Posted by bravesfan#1

I'm the one that posted about the Amazon stuff. You do not need a special kind of app, just the regular Amazon app.

Open it up and press the search bar. You have the option to type in what you're looking for, to "Scan It," or to "Flow." Scan It allows you to scan the barcode of the book and flow lets you hold your camera over an item and the app will recognize what you're looking at. Scan It works best for books because some covers are the same but Amazon only buys back certain ISBN numbers.

Now, once you've searched a book, click on it and scroll down. Below the buy now and add to cart options, you MAY see "trade in for XXX." If that is not there, Amazon does not buy it. So far in my experience, Amazon only buys back stuff that has the Amazon Prime option. They will not buy back textbooks that are old, only typically stuff from 2012 and up. Yesterday, I found 10 books and they bought them for $71+. Shipping label is free, all you have to do is find a box, pack it up, and ship.

Make sure you read all the fine print before sending anything in though. They only want books that are in good shape with minimal highlighting and wear/tear. They'll send books back if they don't meet the requirements.

awesome, thanks for the info!

[shrevecity]

It works with any book, textbooks just seem to bring the best return. My problem is I can never get the scanner to work on my phone. Flow works great but the scanner is finicky

[TwinGnats]

sweet I had an accounting textbook they wouldn't take back at the bookstore. Only $35 but that's 12 more items I can pick up.

Originally Posted by g8rzfan

Bookscouter tells what websites are buying books and how much they pay.

[bravesfan#1]

Question about Nike shoes...

Pretty sure I found a very rare version of Jordans today. I can't find any on eBay or anywhere on the internet, so far. I think the correct route to identify them is using this number, 136064 001 00, but no luck so far. I had a couple hits using 136064 001, but those shoes are black and mine are white. Any databases out there to search this stuff? The date on the tag is 9/28/2002.

[crazygrover]

Originally Posted by bravesfan#1

Question about Nike shoes...

Pretty sure I found a very rare version of Jordans today. I can't find any on eBay or anywhere on the internet, so far. I think the correct route to identify them is using this number, 136064 001 00, but no luck so far. I had a couple hits using 136064 001, but those shoes are black and mine are white. Any databases out there to search this stuff? The date on the tag is 9/28/2002.

Ask in this thread, they know shoes

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/b...ect-shoes.html

[bravesfan#1]

Originally Posted by crazygrover

Ask in this thread, they know shoes

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/b...ect-shoes.html

Awesome, thanks!

[btimm]

Do you guys find things sell for more profit or quicker with an auction or BIN?

[Srt42004n]

Ive put alot of stuff up at BIN/BO and if it has alotnof views and no offers after a week i put it to auction

[shrevecity]

Originally Posted by btimm

Do you guys find things sell for more profit or quicker with an auction or BIN?

Depends on the item. I find BIN tends to maximize your profits better, but sometimes it is better to put it up for auction to sell it faster. Most clothes I leave in my store for at least 2 months before I put it up for auction, unless I need some capital to keep buying new stock then I may auction it.

Biggest key for me on selling store items is to keep listing new items daily. Even if the new items don't sell often other items will jump off the shelf.

[btimm]

Stopped today and grabbed about 7 items. Pretty happy with the haul, hopefully it will net a little profit. I am having some fun either way.



- OSU long sleeve shirt
- NYY nike tee
- Mizuno baseball pullover jacket
- Vanderbilt sweatshirt vest
- Alabama sweatshirt vest
- Adidas golf polo
- Tommy Hilfiger button shirt

[TwinGnats]

Picked up a killer Ralph Lauren Baseball Jersey. Grabbed a Packers and Whalers blank.

Instagram

[val47]

sold my russian hockey jersey with a 30$ profit
CCM Russian 4CKA Hockey Jersey Size XL Penguin Russia | eBay

and also sold my last 10 pack of Topps movie pinup posters for a 20$ profit! i actually had around 35 packs sold 20 and open the rest!!! (couldn't resist!!)
Lot of 10 Unopened Packs 1981 Topps Real Movie Giant Pin Up Poster | eBay

[val47]

Originally Posted by Srt42004n

Ive put alot of stuff up at BIN/BO and if it has alotnof views and no offers after a week i put it to auction

If an item has more than 4 watchers, almost for certain that will sell during that month. The more items you have the bigger the flow of sale are going to be. I have an avarage of 10-15 items so my flow is slow but i'm ok I'm selling around 4-5 items a month.
The big sellers with 100+ items sell a ton! and I would say almost a full time selling job.

[adub03]

Originally Posted by val47

If an item has more than 4 watchers, almost for certain that will sell during that month. The more items you have the bigger the flow of sale are going to be. I have an avarage of 10-15 items so my flow is slow but i'm ok I'm selling around 4-5 items a month.
The big sellers with 100+ items sell a ton! and I would say almost a full time selling job.

I have a polo with 26 watchers. Vintage polo sport! It will sell soon.

[Srt42004n]

Also from the church they had $5 fill a bag---

[shrevecity]

Originally Posted by Srt42004n

Ive put alot of stuff up at BIN/BO and if it has alotnof views and no offers after a week i put it to auction

raise the price.. I do that when I see a lot of watchers and usually within 24 hours the item will sell or I will get an offer that meets or is better than the original price.

[Srt42004n]

Originally Posted by shrevecity

raise the price.. I do that when I see a lot of watchers and usually within 24 hours the item will sell or I will get an offer that meets or is better than the original price.

But some of my stuff is priced at what the last item sold for or if none have sold I put it at like $69-79.99 (Vintage/Retro Jackets)

[shrevecity]

Originally Posted by Srt42004n

But some of my stuff is priced at what the last item sold for or if none have sold I put it at like $69-79.99 (Vintage/Retro Jackets)

I have done it many times, you don't have to raise it much. Kind of like when you are fishing and you see fish looking at your bait, then if you twitch it they strike.

I have an item right now that I list on a continuous listing. It has 27 watchers right now, I have not sold one in about 3 days so last night I raised the price .10 and have sold 4 this morning.

[shrevecity]

Anyone know much about baby clothes? I see tons of it for cheap prices, just don't want to get overloaded with it.

[thecardstore99]

ran into 2 guys also thrifting for sports stuff/starter jackets this afternoon and overheard them talking about their recent successes. it's rough competition out there!

[adub03]

Originally Posted by adub03

I have a polo with 26 watchers. Vintage polo sport! It will sell soon.

sold today full price. 39.99...went up to 28 watchers. stuff is mega popular. bought for $3

[Patsfan]

Sold a Jack Nicklaus shirt today, full price for $25.99 shipped.

[shrevecity]

Just sold a Disney tie I paid a quarter for for 10.99

[Crisscross4767]

Originally Posted by adub03

sold today full price. 39.99...went up to 28 watchers. stuff is mega popular. bought for $3

Do you have a link to the action?

[adub03]

Originally Posted by Crisscross4767

Do you have a link to the action?

Mens Ralph Lauren Polo Sport Shirt s s American Flag Medium Blue Red Vintage 90s | eBay




found two on the rack. these both originally sold within 24 hours. first guy didnt pay, had to relist this one. lasted about a week, but got what i wanted out of it. heres the other one that sold awhile ago. best offer of $40

Mens Ralph Lauren Polo Sport Shirt S/S American Flag Medium Blue Black Vintage