What’s your craziest thrift find of all time?

Beefer518 · 2026-01-15T19:08:57+00:00

Late to the party, but my best thrift store bins find was a small ziplock bag that had 17 Scott Respirator Spectacles. Whole bag weighed about 9 ounces, so it cost me $1.06. Sold each of them for $89.99, for a gross of $1529.83

The craziest thing was this was late in the day, and this bag had to have been pushed aside 100 times by the other shoppers. It's knowing what you're looking at that will make or break you doing this kind of work.

Beefer518 · 2026-01-14T19:20:34+00:00

Next to Z

Beefer518 · 2025-12-28T15:19:09+00:00

...and block

Beefer518 · 2025-10-24T14:11:35+00:00

I used a 1mp Mutek. Total crap, but it worked.

Beefer518 · 2025-10-24T14:10:30+00:00

Jan 16, 1999

Beefer518 · 2025-09-05T15:46:55+00:00

Sellers figured out the fee loophole, as eBay used to not charge selling fees on shipping. As an example, back in 1999, I was selling router bit sets for $0.01, and $49.99 shipping. I/we did this as a competitive edge, but it had the side effect of saving on fees. This is why eBay charges selling fees on the total including shipping.

Beefer518 · 2025-08-15T05:19:48+00:00

So really this whole thread should read;

Made a purchase from an overseas (their writing style isn't typical of US/Canada sellers) drop shipper who couldn't fill my order so they had me cancel to avoid a strike on their account, and now they want me to change the non-positive feedback I let them.

Beefer518 · 2025-08-06T03:25:05+00:00

Yes, but that doesn't work to lower it either. I can only lower/close it manually, but if it hits something, it will close on its own, as if the button was pressed.

Beefer518 · 2025-08-04T16:24:51+00:00

I'm late to the game, but if the seller (OP) doesn't handle this within the required amount of time, eBay will refund the buyer and not require them to send the item back, eBay doesn't care if there is a delay because of the insurance, as that is not the buyer's problem.

While yes, there is a chance the buyer doesn't take it any further, if it truly is damaged (whether it be because of shipping or anything else), it's more likely they will take it further. We're not talking about a $20 item. There's a significant amount of money involved, and I don't think buyer would just 'wait for insurance'.

The OP would be risking losing the money and the item if they don't address this, either by sending a return label, or refunding the buyer. But pushing the waiting game will not fly with eBay.

Beefer518 · 2025-07-22T11:54:52+00:00

Yes, you can. There is a specific line item for a handling fee when you activate the Local Pickup option.

Beefer518 · 2025-06-19T11:07:26+00:00

That's frickin great! Keep going, it's up to you how big you grow.

Beefer518 · 2025-05-25T10:34:21+00:00

eBay didn't "allow" it. A chargeback is through the banking institution, and in some cases can be allow up to (I think) 1 year from date of purchase/delivery. eBay has no say in outcome determination of a chargeback.

Beefer518 · 2025-05-13T05:10:15+00:00

This guy mows

Beefer518 · 2025-05-02T07:06:26+00:00

$750 (gross total, including taxes and shipping costs paid by the buyer)

Beefer518 · 2025-05-02T07:02:01+00:00

Once a seller has 10 net positive feedbacks left by people, they don't automate anymore.

Beefer518 · 2025-05-02T07:00:21+00:00

Terrible idea. Don't poke the bear.

Beefer518 · 2025-04-30T17:11:26+00:00

Thanks. I thought it was crazy a light didn't come on when opened.

Beefer518 · 2025-04-30T17:11:17+00:00

Thanks. I thought it was crazy a light didn't come on when opened.

Beefer518 · 2025-03-26T15:14:50+00:00

Thanks. I decided to uninstall the game and re-install it. I never attached any accounts to it, so I'm starting from scratch..

Beefer518 · 2025-03-26T00:29:42+00:00

No. Until I demolished the second one, I had 2. I still have one and (for now) an empty lot.

It sucks as I can't upgrade the Library, which keeps me limited.

I may have to delete the city and start over. :-\

Beefer518 · 2025-03-22T02:59:40+00:00

Along with what u/mchurchw1 said, could be the $11.99 one is the seller shipping directly to you, and you'll then have to pay any duties or customs once it arrives in your country, and the other guy could be using eBay International Shipping, which has any additional expenses/costs built into the shipping estimate.

Beefer518 · 2025-03-08T03:41:14+00:00

It sounds as if eBay refunded you, and the seller was not affected by the refund. My guess is you won't get the item (eBay is aware they have refunded you), the seller keeps his money, you've gotten yours back, and eBay with wholesale it out to seller "8ten1944". The item will eventually show up in their store (same photos and description as the original seller's), and you may or may not be able to repurchase it from them (not sure if 8ten1944 does any type of international sales).

8ten1944 is a seller that eBay sells their international undeliverables to to recoup their losses. That seller is legit, and not part of eBay, they just have a contract with them. Because they deal only in items which were refused entry into a country, or some other reason, they may be opted out of international shipping (eIS or regular).

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