In just two weeks I earned $74.47. Read about week #2 here.
I credited myself back the $5.00 I originally won in a box of Golden Grahams and purchase 5 more items at Goodwill’s $1.00 day.
Let’s hear it for trash!
Here’s what I found.
This pair of Old Navy Size 14 Tall Sweetheart Gray Denim Jeans cost me $1.00 and sold for $15.06.
These Women's Ralph Lauren Size 10 Denim Jean Saturday Shorts sold for $8.00.
I love
This Women's Coldwater Creek Medium White Wrap Around Shirt is in like-new condition. Thank you to the woman who bought it, wore it once and than donated it to Goodwill. It sold for $9.99.
And lastly, this Women's Chico's Size 1 Long Light Denim Jean Full Skirt sold for $10.50.
My profits off my $5.00 investment?
$58.58.
Wow! Once I deduct $5.00 to spend on my next 5 $1.00 dollar day Goodwill purchases, I’ve earned $127.95.
I almost have enough money to purchase my new vacuum, but I won’t be buying one used.
Why would someone donate a used vacuum to a thrift store? Hmmmm.
Let's explore this topic.
1. They moved into a new house that only has wood floors.
2. Their mother-in-law purchased a new vacuum for their anniversary so they don't need their old vacuum anymore.
3. Their baby has air-borne allergies so they rip out the carpet in their home and install tile.
4. They’re conserving energy, so they use a broom for all their clean-ups.
OR
5. It's broken.
Yeah, I think this is the main reason a used vacuum is sitting around a thrift store.
I don’t have the magic touch to fix a broken vacuum. Some things are worth buying new.
Your theory is most likely correct. I had a neighbor who went to an auction. He needed a vacuum. He won a auction that had 5 vacuums in it, brought them all home...not a one worked! $20.00 down the drain. He put them to the curb, and within 5 minutes, they were picked up....go figure!
ReplyDeleteI have got to try this! I need some cash. Haha.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the vacuum theory. Plus you never know where its been, what its picked up. Yucko!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, it is so fun to see your finds and profit!
ReplyDeleteI dunno about your vacuum theory. When my husband and I got married, we each brought a working vacuum to the marriage (in fact, I had two), then of course, we got a brand spakin new one at the bridal shower. All our old (but still functional) vacuums went to the thrift. Oh, and then we ended up moving to a house with a central vac, so even our new vacuum ended up a the thrift store.
ReplyDeleteThat said, you're probably still better off buying new if you can afford it - I'm not skeeved by used clothes or even shoes, but vaccums blow out a lot of dust as part of their exhaust and I wouldn't want someone else's dirt, pet dander, fingernail clippings, and old skin cells blowing around in my house - ewwwww!
~awesome profit~ good for you!
ReplyDeleteHOW do you sell your stuff that high? I've lowered my prices down to .99 just to get bids, and I'm lucky if I sell 1-3 things a week! (I post about 20 items at a time.) Sigh. I see your posts and think you are magic.
ReplyDeleteI have an all-tile house so I use those floor-scrubber vacuums. I've purchased my last 3 from Goodwill (on half price day of course) and even though I've had a few duds over the years to return it has been a big savings for me. I have spent no more than $25 total and have enjoyed probably 5 years of floor scrubbing. Gotta love Goodwill!!
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