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Goodwill is DEAD? Truck Full of Vintage Games, and Costco + Nike
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- Pure Hustle Podcast
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- Feb 2, 2026
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- 3601
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Summary
Join the Discord and Partner with us via Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/purehustlepodcast MY RESLLER GENIE - USE OUR CODE “PUREHUSTLE” all in caps: https://www.myresellergenie.com/?ref=purehustle In this double update episode of Pure Hustle Podcast, Mike and Orlando dive into the realities of balancing reselling with full-time jobs, building discipline for daily listing and sourcing amid tight schedules, and the challenges of thrifting at Goodwill amid record crowds and high prices. They discuss economic signals like Goodwill's booming $7 billion revenue in 2025 (up 7% YoY) as shoppers stretch dollars, free shipping supplies hacks (Poshmark Ground Advantage boxes), negotiation tactics for consignment deals, and mindset shifts around taxes and profitable flips. Random stories cover owing taxes after a strong year, the viral Costco x Nike SB Dunk Low "Grey Fog" drop (limited in-store release for ~$135, now reselling higher), KFC's sold-out "Bowl-O-Tie" bolo ties, and hype vs. reality in limited drops. Hustles of the Week highlight massive collections buys, signed D&D books, rare NES games, and helpful low-margin flips.00:00 - Intro and Episode Format00:14 - Back-to-Back Updates Explained01:16 - Orlando's Update: Discipline, Listing Habits, Sourcing Choices05:37 - Negotiation Realities and Consignment Stories07:05 - QR Code Idea for Sellers, eBay Fees Breakdown12:01 - Free Shipping Supplies Hacks (Poshmark, USPS, UPS)16:36 - Mike's Update: Snow/Ice Storm Shipping Delays, Goodwill Struggles22:14 - Goodwill/Thrift Economy Boom Discussion27:24 - My Reseller Genie Promo and Tax Prep29:35 - Random Stories: Taxes After Strong Year, Costco Nike Drop33:33 - KFC Bowl-O-Tie and Limited Drop Hype46:01 - Hustles of the Week: D&D Signed Book, Massive Video Game Haul, Camera L…