Unfortunately, I haven’t had any luck in reselling any of the items I picked up at the Treasure Hunt Liquidators Mega Store that I visited last week.

I was quite excited to pick up all of those Levi’s work shirts, especially in Big & Tall attire. The excitement was soon tempered as I got many views but no bites on my eBay listings. I was hoping to see some solid movement since we are in Q4, the holiday season, the season of giving and spending.

Anyway, I have decided to go back. As Baldrick says, “I have a cunning plan, my lord.”

Something I noted on the dollar-day trip was that there were all sorts of odd-looking metal objects in the bins. I feel like I would never encounter the machines that these parts match in the real world. But I also suspect they cost a pretty penny when initially sold.

The parts were heavy to the point where it was probably cost-prohibitive to ship them back to the manufacturer. That might explain why they were sitting in a bin at the shop, overlooked by everyone.

So my plan today is to photograph all the lumps of mechanical metal I come across today. This is the $8 day, so I don’t plan on making any purchases. Although, I won’t go so far as to promise I won’t buy anything. Once I get home I can do some Google Lens item lookups and figure out what these objects might be.

Just now, I thought it would be cool if I had the appraisal skill like in the Japanese Isekai anime shows. We are getting close to that with the Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) glasses and goggles that are coming out. I saw a YouTube video where the host mentioned that the glasses would identify objects that you gazed at.

On a busy day at the Treasure Hunt shop it can be difficult to whip out my phone and do product research. If my glasses had smart functionality with search capabilities, that would make the task a lot easier and quicker.

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11/17: Okay, I am back from the shop and have just started reviewing the pictures. I bought a saw blade but noticed a problem when I got home. Fingers crossed if that’ll sell. Looking over my photo haul, I’d call this trip a smashing success.

Items found and estimated prices:

• BDELI Starter Motor ES170290 12V 10T ($49)
• HEI DISTRIBUTOR Replacement for FORD 240 and 300 ENGINES ($150)
• 21 Polaris Slingshot SL Engine Starter Start Motor 4017137 ($225)
• 90 Degree PVC Socket x Socket Elbow Fitting 35 ($11.91)
• Air Conditioning Compressor For Vehicle ($125 to 450)
• 58″ V Belt ($14.99)
• 10-inch Solid Tire for Xiaomi M365 pro-E-Scooter ($23.75)
• Electric Sheet Metal Drill Shear Attachment ($16.47)
• A-premium Electric Fuel Pump ($47)
• Redipo Push-up Bars ($16.53)
• Ice Pure RWF5800A Refrigerator Water Filter ($18)
• 6 Quart Enamel Cast-Iron Round Dutch Oven ($55)
• 6441.H6 12V Car Ventilator Motor ($264)
• Junjumoto Motorcycle Highway Pegs Foot Rests ($60)
• Red Dragon Gaming Mouse ($23.75)
• Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly ($71.98)
• HENMI Bike Pedals 9/16″ for MTB ($10)
• GM Genuine Parts 96940406 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Pulley ($97)
• Symcode 2D Bluetooth Barcode Scanner ($75)
• Disc Brake Pad Set-Sedan Bosch BE1650 ($35)
• Rear Right Brake Caliper with Mounting Bracket ($88)
• A-Premium Front Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly ($29)
• Belt Tensioner Assembly 166200W101 ($51.29)
• HVAC Blower Motor Fan Assembly ($60)
• GA Supply Wheel Spacers ($44)
• ECLEY model EC-04 Refrigerator Water Filter Sealed ($8)
• Dorman 951-869 8 Lug OE Solutions Front Wheel Hub and Bearing ($140)
• Range Kleen Small Drip Pans, Style D, Black Porcelain ($17)
• Thermalright Assassin X 120R SE CPU Air Cooler ($30)
• CMO 5×120 Wheel Spacers ($51)
• Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch – GM (89019049) ($148)
• maXpeedingrods 38167 Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly with Pully ($32)
• Adjustable Canoe Cover – Waterproof, Dust and UV Resistant, Outdoor Storage Bag ($35)
• Goovilla Shelf Bracket, Heavy Duty Floating Shelf Brackets 6 inch Long ($20)
• Fleur De Lis Cast Iron Door Stop ($20)
• Dumbell Handles 14″ ($30)
• A-Premium Wheel Hub Bearing ($60)
• Gas Welding Regulator, RX Weld ($70)
• GE LED+ Dusk to Dawn Light Bulbs 60 Watt ($10)
• TCP 40-Watt A15 Yellow Long-Life LED Bug Light ($11)
• Cordless Paint Sprayer High Speed for 20V MAX Battery ($50)
• Gates DriveAlign Belt Tensioner – 38488 ($63)
• CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP 3.6L DOHC EXHAUST CAMSHAFT GEAR ($25)
• MAXON PERFORMANCE F17502-10-RD Cooling Fan ($20)
• Boatrip Starter Motor Replacement ($80)
• A-Premium Rear Driver Side Door Lock Actuator Motor New ($70)

I plan to go back on Wednesday and search the bins for the above items. Even if I can’t test them and can only sell them as “for parts,” they could still go for a hefty price.

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11/21: I must have gone to bed around 3am. Anyway, I woke up late.

My plans to be first in line were dashed. I still got to the store, but more around noonish. Most of the bins were full of empty packages, but I did manage one item from my list. Water filters.

Early on, I had a run-in with an open paint can that turned my right hand into a bad art piece. Later, I nicked my knuckles on a loose chainsaw blade hidden in the piles.

All this while dodging children, some speeding around the store and others parked in the middle of the aisles playing with toys or worse. Worse here was all the plastic bubble wrap.

At one point, an elder child took a plastic bubble wrap bag away from a youngster, only to have a parent retrieve and return the plastic wrap to the child. It even had the “Not a Toy” disclaimer all over it…

There were six different brands of water filters for refrigerators that I came across, and I managed to find some in the original packaging. I left behind the ones that were not sealed in cling wrap. I have listed most of them for $15 on eBay with free shipping. There is a lot of competition, so I am not sure how successful I will be.

The real treasure, though, was found in a KitchenAid water filter that retails for $70 from suppliers and is on Amazon for $53. There was only one other listing in the last 90 days, but I went ahead and listed it at 4 bucks higher than the last sale. It’s not costing me anything to experiment.

I also picked up a small mechanical gadget that was in a Ziploc bag. Google Lens says that it is an OEM Husqvarna Carburetor 545081848. These go for about $30. It looks to be in working condition, but I do offer free returns, so I don’t think it’ll be an issue if it doesn’t work.