The Bearded Thrifter

09/02/2026

Question!

I have about 4 totes FULL of loose vintage action figures. They were acquired from a business liquidation of a local retro toy store that closed around 8ish years ago due to the passing of the owner.

I have gone through some of the other totes and most of the figures average around $3-10 each, but I have scored a few that were $20-70 each.

So my question...I've already done Whatnot in the past, but it's been a couple years since I've ran anything there. I was recently approved for Tiktok live auctions. Does anyone have experience on there? I've watched TONS of the lives on there and people are definitely spending money, but I haven’t seen much in the way of loose vintage figures. Any input?

08/31/2026

I need HELP!

Finally trying to get this listed after having bought a Starbucks mug collection about 3 years ago....yes, I'm slacking lol

I know its a vintage Starbucks mug for Saudi Arabia from 2000 and written in Arabic.

I can't find similar comps on eBay or much from Google. I found one listed for $50 on Mercari. Anyone got an idea of value? Don't really want to over price it, but don't want to short sell myself either.

08/23/2026

Definitely hitting this spot up again to see if I can source some new inventory. They have everything!
..and this is their smaller location.

07/26/2026

Why so high for the Lego Marvel 71039 Minifigures Blind Boxes?

In case you can't tell he sends me a screen shot of the item on Amazon for $11.94 for 1. My listing is for $64.99 for 10 of them.

07/22/2025

Stopped in at a little shop in Willcox, AZ and they had this amazing thing out front! 😆😆😆

07/13/2025

Would you buy it?

Picked it up for $20. Ebay sales are showing around $80-120ish.

06/08/2025

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05/18/2025

This is what can do to someone.

This time last year, that 90 total was $15k+ with an average of 500+ active listings. That cha-ching notification sound going off several times a day. I had a mental break mid-February and shut it all down after canceling several orders. My eBay account once rated as Top Seller, is now below standards.

Sometimes life is just more than we can handle....but you have to remind yourself that you're worth it. It's hard.....trust me, I completely understand. These past few months have been the hardest times of my life, but I took the steps to reach out. I messaged friends, got into therapy, let others in.

So here I am....3 months later. I am strong....I am determined....I will succeed again!

03/21/2025

Don't sleep on used flatware. You can pick it up at thrift stores for around $.29 a piece at Goodwill.

I found a complete set of Oneida Community Brahms flatware. Here is just one order of 7 forks. So at $.29 each, I cleared around $77.86 after COG, Fees, shipping, and Multi Item discount.