I've been Reselling for 3 years, 1 year part-time and the last 2 full-time and I truly believe more people should be watching your videos. 3 years ago I was watching the same 2 or 3 RU-vidr's just because their videos were fire but since they're making 90% of their income from RU-vid their Thrifting videos have gone to Sh*t. I've seen them pick up shoes for more money than I have mine listed for. All they care about is content to put out a video. It's gotten really sad. But your videos are great and I'm glad I ran across your channel.
Hey Theresellinghusband, we are about the Reselling age. I was a big fan of Lot of Josh and Daily Refinements. Reselling has definitely changed my outlook on life and what is possible running a business. I do not make much on RU-vid currently but it is hard to knock the guys that are making $100-$1000 on a video the first day they publish it. This video took about 5 hours not including the filming of it and I’ll likely make $50 unless it goes viral. Reselling for 5 hours makes me closer to $150. The scale-ability of RU-vid is kind of bonkers. But I do not really want to mail in any videos for the sake of posting. I’m doing my best to make the videos informative and watchable.
@Taylor Exchange I'm not knocking the RU-vid videos making people money I'm just knocking that alot of people who get big on RU-vid and make thousands their Reselling and Sourcing videos are garbage. Most of the ones I watched were just like your videos but once they got big their videos aren't that good and the message they're sending to possible new Resellers is horrible. I know people have to pay up for items depending on where they source and where they live but buying a pair of shoes for $30 at the flea market that I currently have or had listed for $30 isn't a good pickup but it's giving them 30 seconds of content to add to their video for people to watch. And flashing around a 100k car and a new 400-500k house is sending the wrong signal to people who are new to this. I quit a 16 year career making over 60k as my base salary before any OT but was also working 12+ hour days and the weekends at times. 9 more years I would have gotten a minimum of 3k per month retirement but I love the freedom and my Wife has a great job so any money I make Reselling is just fun money.
Sean I am learning so much from you! I’ve been a casual seller on eBay for 21 years and I think I’ve learned so much about streamlining my process in the last two weeks just watching your videos. Thank you for showing the complete process, even the mundane bits. I can’t tell you how much it has helped me as an unorganized person. You are really a sharp business person. 👍
Hey Mary, 21 years?! Wow that’s a long time. I owe a lot of it to Chris at Daily Refinements. I never joined his group but the amount of info he put out helped me a lot. I figure I could do the same. I am glad you are able to become more organized. And thank you for the compliment.
This thrift trip was awesome, I enjoyed every bit of it while getting a pedicure and foot massage. I love how it looks like you are the only one in the store, you don’t have to fight for racks with people everywhere, I love it.
I’m glad I could provide entertainment while you were getting your feet done! Fighting for clothes is one reason I avoid the Goodwill bins. I’d say at each stop except maybe the first store, their are always other resellers but never too aggressive. I also film out of the way of others if possible!
Sean you are killing it! honestly thank you for your knowledge that you provide! Definitely thought the peter milar polos was amazing especially where you found so many! that is awesome!
Thanks MVPThrift, The day was so rough until that store with the Peter Millar Polos. I almost considered scrapping the video I typically the I hit on one of the first 4 stores. Thanks for the comment.
What’s your take on high end apparel with company logos? I’ll find a very sharp Under Armor golf shirt that pops and hangs so well but then I see “Poppy’s Diner” on the sleeve. I haven’t taken the leap with them yet. Any luck?
@@TaylorExchange oh yeah…. Lots of Scotty collectors out there and anything with the Circle T logo, goes for big money. Circle T putters can go for thousands to collectors.
When I'm in the store I'm very stressed and I need to move quickly because there're also another resellers so I can't imagine to stop and film and talk to the camera. You did a very nice video and find awesome items. 👌
Hey Inna, thanks for understanding that hidden aspect of the video. I made sure to run through all the sections I typically go to but the stares from other shoppers was a bit uncomfortable, but I got over it after the first couple stores. I probably missed out on one store this trip because of filming but it’s not a huge deal. I like how the video turned out! Thanks again for the comment!
I Enjoyed your video x I picked up some awesome 20 items yesterday, and was so happy with it, but then I found this video. One of my yesterday finds was super soft in purple and blue large checkers pattern Christian Dior vintage (well worn) button down. My first one ever, Hopefully will sell well )
Great video Sean. Love your energy and I am learning a lot. Thank you! I wanted to mention that the material that you were mentioning on the RL polos is called pique knot (pronounced “pk”). It looks like little squares.
Hey Una, thanks I’m glad you are learning a few things. Ah yes pique, I remember another viewer mentioning that. Thank you for the heads up and thanks for the comment!
I sell mainly women’s fashion- been full time for about a year now! Absolutely LOVE it and have been looking to tap into the men’s market. Thanks so much for the great content! Learning so much about men’s brands!!
And I’m about to move from Chattanooga, TN to Jacksonville, Florida- bigger money to made there for sure! Whoop! Chatt has been ROUGH but lower COG’s which is cool. I source at least 3, sometimes 4 times a week in the am though. Just not a ton of high end here.
Hey Torrance, ya for sure. The bottle one didn’t have the Cameron on it but 12 of those shirts did. Just got them posted last night. I put them at $99 each.
Just found your channel. I mostly sell shoes but I've been starting to get into clothing I just don't know much brands to look for. I have a list now, hopefully I can memorize it. Thanks.
New Subscriber! Really like your videos. Learning alot and your presentation with your sourcing is number 1, your sourcing videos are by far some of the best I've seen. Stay natural, informative and just being yourself is great. Hang in there your channel is going to blow up!
New & sub… Great video and I wear both women & men clothing and jus getting started in this business I like watching these videos to help me source I want to eventually sell men’s wear too! I love what I source for myself jus needed an opinion about what brands are moving for other resales it may sell for me too! Thanks for this content
Great finds! I recently sold a Peter Millar polo with college emblem pretty quickly! And that ice scream looks amazing but I'm in NH and we just got buried with 12+ inches of snow 😑✌️
Great job thanks big question are u washing these? I have been selling full time two years great video thanks love Ralph Lauren too been selling for years but always lots to learn thanxs
Hey Miss Eye Spy, I’m glad you like the video! So I wash some but now all. I only thrift from the racks not the bins. The items usually smell like my clothes or better but if I notice anything I make a pile and run one to two loads of washes a week. eBay says it all has to be washed but they also say no items with stains can be listed but plenty are on the platform. The other thing is if an items sits in inventory for a year is it still considered clean? Anyway best advise is to wash all but I wash some.
Hey Holly, thank you. I have spent a lot of time looking up items on eBay. They change ever so often though so you have to check every once in a while. I’m happy to hear you are learning!
Those $24.99 shirts for MK and Tommy Bahama are ridiculous for Goodwill to mark-up that much! They are supposed to be a not for profit organization but I guess things have changed nowadays. Also fantastic find on those Peter Millar shirts! Wishing you lots of profit on those.
Hey Karen, it is a trend right now. Sad thing is that wasn’t a Goodwill it was a different thrift store chain here in Texas! But yes, I’ve sold 3 of those Scotty Cameron polos to a guy for $240.
Goodwill is not a non-profit company although they love to have people think they are. Can you imagine having a multimillion dollar company and getting your inventory for free.
Hello from New Mexico Sean! Or is it Shawn? We really enjoy watching your videos as my wife and I list and pack our inventory on Ebay. Thanks for the content!
Hey Matt, it’s Sean. That’s awesome to here! I think throwing up a long video every once and a while helps fill that need. I am going live tomorrow afternoon while I pack up some sales so maybe we can chat more then! How is reselling in New Mexico by the way?
@Taylor Exchange Awesome! We'll try to tune into your live. Reselling has been pretty good so far. We started 3 months ago and we've passed the 200 items sold mark already. Your tips are really helpful 🙂
Hey Mercury6, thanks. Ya that’s not bad. A year ago I was closer to $3 but it’s creeping up. Have to continue finding the profit in low end brands. Their are pockets in the market to turn those into $25-$30 sales!
@@Mercury6_ Right on, what kind of tutorials video would you be interested in? Currently I’m doing live shipping videos and I plan to make an editing sourcing video.
@@TaylorExchange I still have plenty of your videos to watch so your probably covered a lot already, sourcing, listing, shipping, etc have all been great content. Cheers bro
Love the content! New sub here 👋🏻 I’m a full time men’s clothing eBay seller too! Im not where you are yet, but I am getting there. I had to source today some with my 2 year old son. It’s always rougher with him. Went out to get 15 items and came up with 10 but scored on a Prada men’s polo and some Diesel jeans! The other stuff was just bread and butter. I pick up Peter Millar polos and have yet to come across Scotty Cameron. So jealous! I did pick up one Peter Millar polo that had like a feather embroidery and I didn’t know the name of the course and it sold within minutes of listing to another reseller. I got the money I wanted out of it though, but definitely could have gotten a little more for it had I been an expert.
Hey Bethany! Welcome to the team. I applaud you for thrifting with a little one. I love finding Diesel. The golf embroideries are tough to nail down sometimes. This was my first time finding Scotty Cameron and I’m glad I was filming this day!
Hey RJ, Ya it was out of control! I didn’t realize just how much those go for at the time. A friend of mine said $55-$75 but I think they will command a bit more.
That's crazy .. I'm glad I'm in an area where I have 3 major cities and 3 smaller ones within a 1hr direction one way and 3 hrs the other ... including my own smaller city ... there are literally A 100 thrift stores around that radius and the prices by you are high .. I get them between $1 - $ 4 ..
Do you find that those anti theft tags damage the garment? I always recheck after they are removed to see if that is the case. Didn't know about Peter Millar. Thanks for the BOLO on those.
Hey Goods Goddess, sometimes they leave a pinhole in the item which I disclose in the condition description but the majority of the time I don't see an issue.
I've been catching (and enjoying) a lot of your content lately. To a large degree I HATE clothing, but ... well: TEXAS. Anyways, I have a question: Did you go from about 1,000 subs about 3 weeks ago to over 3k now ... or am I reading that wrong? CONGRATULATIONS EITHER WAY!!! I'm just curious if things developed that fast on hitting your number.
Hey thanks, I’m glad your enjoying the content! I went from about 400ish subs to now 3k. I had the listing video go somewhat viral for the channel size and it brought in 900+ viewers since it was released. I’m also going live a lot and posting the occasional edited video. I would not say it is not common.
I am a little confused? Is filming inside a thrift store illegal? Public or private property? Not sure… Perhaps each state has its own specific “laws” in this regard…
I think it’s legal, unless they ask you to stop filming. A lot of RU-vidrs don’t record because sometimes the music will cause a copyright strike on RU-vid.
Hey Lyndie, you are correct Michael Kores is not ideal to resell. That shirt better get comfortable on that hanger because nobody’s buying it anytime soon!
The Peter Millar shirts were a great find 👌. I find good men's shirts in my area, but I am slow listing clothing so I shop sparingly. If the competition gets to fierce in your area, would you consider hiring some to source for you in a different area?
Hey Miss Lashay, thank you I am excited to list those polos. I am opening to someone sourcing for me but the margins have to make sense for both sides. Message me on Instagram and we can talk more about it.
@@TaylorExchange Yup,...btw, tons of homeless people steal all day from the thrift stores and then sell it to the resellers on the sidewalk in front of the Goodwill for $3 or whatever. It's getting to the point where a reseller will instruct a homeless person to go in the store and steal a specific shoe for them, like: "Hey, I'll give you $10.00 if you go steal me the dr martens in the back".
@@TaylorExchange The security guards can't grab stolen items out of thieves hands AND...they are also instructed to NOT even say anything to thieves as they walk out with stuff....because they might get shot to death. Crazy times.
Vineyard Vines is being sold at Target. I’m not sure if it is like Levi’s signature sold at Wal-Mart, i.e. lower quality, where Vineyard Vines still makes their premium line to sell themselves or if they are making exclusively for Target.
Hey J.R. Thanks for the heads up. I didn’t look that piece up because spring is coming and it seemed like it had enough going for it but ya I’ll run comps when I list it and see how it’s looking. Levi Signature is pretty low end but I have turned a few of them into profit.
Hey Chelsea, that was my first time finding it! I think I’ll price mine right around that $60 mark. We’re the ones you sold similar or do you think I can ask for more?
@@TaylorExchange I had a green 1/4 zip up really soft long sleeve one that sold for around $60... and then I had a 1/4 zip Blue tye dye long sleeve that went for $80 I believe. With them I realized the colors are really what dictates the pricing, but $60 is a great price point for them. It did take a couple months to sell each but the profit was worth it.
@@chelseaqueen3142 That’s awesome! I do not worry about the time when it comes to an item that I rarely find and is higher dollar. Thanks for the heads up, I can not wait to look up the comps for mine!
I'm not sure but the Brooks Brother shirt you picked up in the 2nd store looked like it could have been their Thom Browne Black Fleece line which would mean its value is much higher than a normal Brooks Brother shirt. Maybe in the 50 to 70 dollar range. Again, I'm not sure because you picked it up really fast and put it in your cart, but you might want to check.
Do you wash all your clothing before selling? I bought some clothing recently that look brand new. One even has a tag still attached. I don’t want to ruin the brand new look and feel by washing them. They just smell like thrift store.
I do one to two loads a week, items get sorted when being detagged. If an item has tags it’s technically not new because it’s been through a thrift store. I still list as new but the wash is really determined if their are noticeable smells and some thrift stores the items always have to be washed.
Hey Stephen, In my link tree I added a Google doc showing the profit on different buy cost and sale price. Take a look and let me know what you think. At this point I am just picking up items I know will sell for at leave $5 profit on eBay. Sometimes items end up hitting my markdown sale and breaking even.
Hey Kristina, I source one 15 hour day to include drive time like in this video and another 5 hours a week in my hometown. Now I have an employee so I may start sourcing an additional 8 hour day.
Hey Brayan, good question. I can list around 20 tops and hour all the way through. 1.30 for photos on each item. Listing time is slightly less than 1.30 unless I have to run comps. Jeans is closer to 15-17 an hour all the way through.
Hey I checked out your link tree and first of all I want to say thank you for the free info. I started reselling shoes a couple of weeks ago and it’s going pretty good but I also want to get into clothes bc I think the profit margins would be larger. Should I just buy the poly bags shop4mailers bags to start with?
You're welcome Asmith, I used box in a bag on Pirate Ship when I sold shoes. If you mean storing your clothing in the clear poly bags on the Linktree I would say go for it. I do get a kick back from Amazon. But those are what I use to store clothes.
Great question, after doing this for so long if I go through 3-4 racks and don’t see anything profitable but a bunch of empty hangers and maybe a profitable piece with a stain in an odd section of the racks then a reseller was there. When I go through the racks I leave nothing profitable in my wake.
@@TaylorExchange lol awesome thanks for the answer. Love watching your videos. I have tons of A&F jeans my wife doesn't wear anymore and working on moving these on ebay. Going to try selling each on ebay and maybe some as lots, see how it goes. I have probably over 50 jeans and more shirts to setup and start.
This is my first time watching your channel and I really enjoyed it. I learned a lot and I like that you don't mess around with a lot of chit chat. I subscribed and hope to learn lots more from you.bidzup2014