270: Unexpected Places to Find Valuable Vintage (Like $1,000 Levi's), feat. Quinn Welch

Valuable vintage finds can turn up in the most unexpected places, from roadside free tables and estate sales to boatyards and thrift stores. And sometimes, a $15 pair of vintage Levi's can turn out to be worth $1,000!

On this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast, host Maggie Scivicque talks with Quinn of Raglan Vintage, a Cape Cod vintage enthusiast, reseller, and content creator who has a talent for uncovering secondhand treasures with incredible stories.

Quinn shares some of his most memorable discoveries, including rare Winnie-the-Pooh books signed by A.A. Milne and illustrator E.H. Shepard that he purchased for just $1 and later sold for more than $2,000. He also talks about finding valuable vintage denim, sourcing free items along Cape Cod roadsides, and why some of the best treasures are hiding where you'd least expect them.

 

GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES

• IG: @raglan_vintage
• Painting IG: @quinn_welch_painting 
• Website: www.quinnwelch.com

 

SHOW NOTES

• How Quinn discovered a pair of late-1960s Levi's 505 jeans worth approximately $1,000 at a thrift store.
• Why roadside free tables, estate sales, and unexpected locations can be great places to source vintage items.
• The incredible story behind two rare, signed Winnie-the-Pooh books found at an estate sale.
• What Quinn looks for when sourcing vintage clothing, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind treasures.
• Why he uses eBay for higher-end vintage items and Depop for more affordable clothing.
• How Brimfield and Cape Cod flea markets fit into his vintage sourcing adventures.
• Why preserving the history of vintage objects inspired him to create Trinket, a community-driven platform for collectors.