Well, this "Toss or Treasure" went in a direction I never expected. We opened a box that was stored in a barn and were immediately hit with a terrible smell. What we found inside was not treasure, but a whole family of mice that were no longer with us. This one was a definite toss. What's the grossest thing you've ever found? Let me know in the comments! Thanks for watching! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe! #TossOrTreasure #UnboxingFail #BarnFind #Gross #Thrifting

We finally opened our dream store! The grand opening was an amazing day, but it was also what one of us called a "disaster zone". In this video, we're sharing the brutally honest lessons we learned the hard way - from unexpected disasters to happy accidents - so you don't have to make the same mistakes. Join us for a behind-the-scenes debrief of our grand opening in Red Wing, Minnesota. We're pulling back the curtain to show you what really happens after the first sale is in the books. We cover the things that went horribly wrong, like a sign taking a nosedive off the wall , one of us working the entire sale with an unknowingly fractured wrist , and the frantic, last-minute hunt for cash drawer keys we had lost in the move. We also share the things that went surprisingly right! Learn about the simple, low-cost drink that was a "huge hit" with customers , the checkout area addition that had jewelry selling like crazy , and why investing in a barcode scanner was a total game-changer. Thinking of opening your own retail store? This video is your survival guide. TIMESTAMPS | 20+ LESSONS LEARNED: 0:41 – Lesson 1: Secure Your Wall Decor (The Sign Incident) 1:14 – Lesson 2: Don't Ignore an Injury (The Fractured Wrist) 1:51 – Lesson 3: The Right (and Wrong) Way to Lift Furniture 2:12 – Lesson 4: ALWAYS Know Where Your Keys Are 2:55 – Lesson 5: Choose a SECURE Cash Box 3:31 – Lesson 6: Plan Your Customer Traffic Flow 3:39 – Lesson 7: Invest in a Barcode Scanner 4:04 – Lesson 8: Get the WIRELESS Version 4:12 – Lesson 9: Where to Save vs. Splurge on Tech 4:50 – Lesson 10: Test ALL Your Tech Before Opening 5:00 – Lesson 11: An Open Door Invites More Than Customers 5:34 – Lesson 12: The Psychology of a "Holds" Station 5:48 – Lesson 13: A Genius System for Organizing Holds 6:06 – Lesson 14: Your Shopping Bags Need to Be TALLER 6:25 – Lesson 15: Brand Your Bags for Cheap Marketing 6:47 – Lesson 16: Reuse Packing Materials to Save Money 6:53 – Lesson 17: Collaborate with Local Vendors 7:48 – Lesson 18: Have Backstock Ready to Go 8:17 – Lesson 19: The Perfect Impulse-Buy Location 8:44 – Lesson 20: A Simple Amenity That Customers LOVE 9:23 – Lesson 21: Make Your Shop Smell Amazing Thanks for watching our grand opening reflection! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more adventures! COME VISIT US! 313 Bush Street, Red Wing MN 55066 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/hooplajunk https://www.facebook.com/hooplajunk https://www.hooplajunk.com #SmallBusiness #GrandOpening #RetailTips #BusinessLessons #Flipping #ResellerCommunity #Junking #AntiqueStore #BrickAndMortar #WhatWeLearned

Come along for a grand tour of our new store, Hoopla Junk, before we officially open our doors! We're a family-run occasional sale shop in Red Wing, MN, filled with vintage treasures, repurposed furniture, handmade jewelry, and unique pre-loved clothing. We're so excited to show you all the hard work and fun finds that have gone into creating this space. What is an occasional sale? We're open every third Thursday through Sunday of the month , and the entire shop gets a new layout for every sale! This means you'll have a different shopping experience every time you visit. ✨ GRAND OPENING DETAILS ✨ When: The 17th at 10 a.m. Where: 3113 Bush Street, Red Wing, MN Special Offer: The first 10 customers in line will receive a fun giveaway bag! We don't do presales because we want to ensure it's fair for everyone who makes the trip to see us. It's all first come, first served! Thanks for watching! Let us know in the comments which piece is your favorite. Don't forget to like this video and subscribe to see how the shop transforms for our next sale! Find us online: Website: hooplajunk.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro & The 1960s Barbershop Chair 0:25 - Our "Occasional Sale" Concept Explained 0:55 - July 4th Finds & Vintage Stamp Machine 1:17 - Grand Opening Info & Our "No Presales" Policy 2:17 - Vintage Ticket Cabinet & Retro Swimsuit 3:12 - The Movable Wall & Outdoorsy Vignette 5:11 - Handcrafted & DIY Jewelry Station 9:19 - Featuring a Local Photographer 10:06 - The Checkout Counter 11:32 - More Jewelry & The "Mary Poppins" Umbrella 13:00 - The Other Side: Fireplace & Post Office Sorter 15:52 - Pre-Loved & Vintage Clothing Corner 20:07 - The Comfy Couch & Lounge Area 22:02 - A Peek at Our Window Displays 23:33 - It's a Family Business! #HooplaJunk #GrandOpening #ShopTour #VintageStore #Junkin #RedWingMN #FamilyBusiness #OccasionalSale #DIY #ShopLocal

This might be the most surprising box of treasures we've ever opened. For this episode of Toss or Treasure, we switched roles, and I had to sort through a box of my mom's vintage finds that have been sitting for years. Inside, we found some incredible treasures, from a 19th-century supply catalog and rare tin Tonka trucks to a full set of vintage dollhouse appliances. But not everything was a treasure... some of it was just plain terrifying. We found a collection of kitschy wind-up toys, including a monkey that stares into your soul and a crawling doll that gave me the creeps before it started MOVING ON ITS OWN. Join us as we unbox these wild vintage toys and decide what's treasure and what's... haunted. Let us know in the comments which item you would have kept! ---------- Chapters: 00:00 A Perfect Start 00:23 The Roles are Switched! 01:16 Treasure #1: Tin Adding Machine 01:47 Treasure #2: Sunny Susie Tin Dishwasher 02:47 What is a Shoe Form? 03:18 The Mysterious Ruffled Chip Cutter 04:19 The Tin Tonka Truck 05:47 Classic Hills Bros. Coffee Can 06:32 Daniel Boone's... Horn? 08:24 A Trio of Kitschy Wind-Up Toys 10:15 The Creepy Doll Appears... 10:51 Rare Coca-Cola Display 11:12 IT'S ALIVE! 12:33 1938 Wonders of the World Book 13:04 Donald Duck Orange Juice Bank 13:28 The Presidents Go To Christmas? 14:31 A Catalog from 1898! 15:34 The Full Dollhouse Kitchen 16:40 The Final Verdict!