You've had some awesome finds. That was a really great shot of those earrings before and after, it's so crazy what people throw away. Definitely seems like a fun way to make a living and it's got to feel good knowing that you're helping to recycle this stuff and even help out those who really need it. Cool all around.
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Thanks! Even if you find something partially broken or with the cord cut, the parts can sometimes make nearly as much as if you sold the entire thing. Parts for discontinued or vintage products can be hard to find, so there's a premium on them.
There's also a thrift store that throws out items "deemed not of value" that was a gold mine for years until others caught on. I avoid the competition now, but complained to the store's manager last month about how many amazing items they've tossed because the store could help their cause with them, especially in the spirit of those who donated the items with those intentions.
She was quite rude about it, so I countered by saying that I'd been selling her discarded items for years for thousands of dollars. The shock on her face was literally like seeing a ghost. It was a priceless moment and I have a hunch it's impacted her process as I've seem more items on the shelves that I'd usually find outside.
People like that drive me crazy, at least you got that satisfying moment out of it! At least it sounds like she got the point.