I'm Back at The Goodwill Bins!
I've been feeling kind of embarrassed that my $100 Goodwill Gift Card Challenge hasn't been more of a booming success, but I didn't let that didn't stop me from the hitting the bins for fresh inventory. As always, my goal is to find high value-lightweight items.
Luckily I had this above Pixies T-shirt sale from a previous trip to brighten up my morning. That's an additional $16.10 (after eBay fees) for February's Oregon Food Bank donation.
I ended up buying just four challenge items, spending $12.05, leaving a remaining card balance of $29.36.
I was unable to resist this adorable pair of Vans toddler shoes, that were actually in better condition than they look in this photo. A quick soak in Oxyclean and a bit of a scrub brought them back to life.
They don't sell for that much, but I probably only paid 25¢ as they checked the "lightweight" box. Fun fact -- "Velcro" is a tightly copyrighted word and eBay won't let you use it.
I'm pricing them low to get them sold in a timely manner. I need some momentum! Click HERE to see the listing!
I also picked up a pair of women's Nike Air Jordans, also filthy but cleaned up nicely after a bit of a spa day.
Click HERE to see the listing.
I grabbed this lightweight 1970s desk organizer, as I know the classic design is appreciated by midcentury enthusiasts. The drawers had fallen out and I had to scrounge the bin to find them all.
I was able to identify the brand and style number using Google Lens, which is an invaluable reseller tool.
Click HERE to see the listing.
The last item I bought for the challenge was this hyperrealistic anatomically correct newborn doll. Some of them sell for a pretty penny, but this one had big scratch on the arm, (which I noticed after I got it home) so I priced it at just $30. Hopefully to get a quick sale.
You think I'm kidding about the anatomical correctness? Click HERE to see the listing!
As always, I ended up buying a few items to keep, which set me back a whopping $1.60. Nothing too exciting, but all these mostly practical items will meld seamlessly into my home.
I'm only at $77.29 for February's net profit, but I still have 18 unsold items that'll eventually find buyers.
Total net profit so far is $206.49 for eight sold items.
I'm still waiting to find a hugely profitable item, which I feel is right around the corner!
Katy Wolk-Stanley
"Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without."
Click HERE to follow The Non-Consumer Advocate on Instagram.
Click HERE to join The Non-Consumer Advocate Facebook group.
This blog post contains eBay referral links.
I'm waiting for the year end total since I know how long it can take to sell an item on Ebay. The total so far is impressive considering you've only sold a few items. This is a fun challenge and I enjoy hearing about all your bin finds.
I think you're doing great on your challenge. When you consider that all the bins merchandise has already been pawed over and rejected, it's pretty amazing that there is anything marketable at all!
What is the yellow thing in the photo of items you bought to keep?
IMHO your Goodwill Challenge has been going well!
1. I found 3 gallons of still cold milk in the Dol Gen dumpster. There was more but we have nowhere to store more milk.
2. My HVAC system uses furnace filters that are 4" in depth. They are expensive. The last one I bought at Home Depot was $30. I found a similar filter at Ace Hardware for $11.99. I was happy to fine a cheaper replacement.
3. Fridge making a funny noise. Husband took off the back & cleaned coils, etc. The noise has stopped. I hope it's fixed.
4. Cut the end off the toothpaste tube to remove the last of it.
5. I got a BOGO taco offer at Taco Bell. 2 tacos for $2.15. Not too shabby. I had a drink w/ me so there was no cost for that. As fast food goes, Taco Bell tacos are decent where nutrition & calories are concerned.
6. My friend on Nextdoor Neighbor gave me 3 64 oz cartons of orange juice. I gave her a tub of Folger's coffee.
7. It seems whenever I run out of something the husband has it in his inventory. I needed bar soap for the bathroom. He had found a 3 pack. I was out of cotton tipped swabs. He had a package of those. Powdered dishwasher soap, he produced a box. What will he pull out of the rabbit hat next?
I must admit that I don't know the origin/meaning of the $100 Goodwill Gift Card Challenge. Can you please explain? I will try to look back at this post for the answer. I have been reading for a while but just can't seem to find the original post. Thanks.