Amazon Customer Returns Mystery Box - Let's see what we can fix!

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2023
  • I bought a 50 item customer Amazon customer returns box from eBay.
    Was it pure Junk? Was it worth it? Did I get a bargain? and it is possible to make any money with it?
    Let's see what items are inside, and if we can repair anything that's broken.
    I thought this would be an interesting and quite fun video as I'd come across things that I wouldn't normally buy.
    If you like this video, please consider subscribing, and check out my other videos! Thanks for your support!
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Komentáře • 250

  • @martinwhitaker5096
    @martinwhitaker5096 Před rokem +98

    The idea of buying one of these boxes is tempting, but my house is already full of junk and I just know I wouldn't be able to bring myself to bin any of it, so I'd just end up with more junk to store forever.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +13

      I know exactly that feeling 👍

    • @Fifury161
      @Fifury161 Před rokem +6

      Thank you for stating this - I needed a reason to resist!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      😂😂😂😂

    • @williamharris8367
      @williamharris8367 Před 9 měsíci +5

      My Grandfather survived the Depression and two World Wars. He refused to throw anything away. After his death, it took several years of steady work to empty the house so that it could be sold. We started by donating things to charity and ended with a commercial dumpster parked in front of the house...

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci +2

      It almost sounds like our house 😂😂😂

  • @mickwolf1077
    @mickwolf1077 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Instead of mystery box it should be called headphone assortment with some mystery items. Haha

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      Yes 👍 There was quite a few headphones and earbuds, although there was a few interesting bits added into the mix.

  • @generaldisarray
    @generaldisarray Před 10 měsíci +7

    I'm a new sub and I have to say your content is fantastic, you don't turn a repair into miniseries. You take the thing apart, diagnose the problem, get the parts you need, fix the issue and that's that. I know it probably takes a lot of time from start to finish especially when you have to wait for parts, but it's great to see the issue resolved in one video, rather than several over a number of weeks.
    What you can do to the plastic to reinforce it, without adding too much bulk, is take some thin gauze roll, or those thin gauze pads/squares, and use them and superglue like laying up sheets of fibreglass and resin to cover the break. The non-woven gauze gives it structural strength while giving the super glue polymer a excellent structure to bond to.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks General Disarray 👍yes it takes a fair amount of time to do a video as you said, but then there's also the editing and watching it back to make sure there's no spelling mistakes or other glitches, but my channel is slowly growing so I guess I must be doing something right 🙂

  • @einfelder8262
    @einfelder8262 Před 6 měsíci +9

    I'd say 90+% of Amazon returns are not broken. If you're a Prime subscriber it's a no-brainer to buy stuff to try and if you don't like it it's very easy to return. As soon as you've lodged it with the return carrier they give your refund. This box of stuff is practically 99% useless to anyone, I guess sometimes one could score something useful from one of these boxes but you'd have to buy half a dozen boxes of rubbish first.

  • @airwavepaul
    @airwavepaul Před 9 měsíci +3

    So basically you have bought the contents of my kitchen bottom drawer 😂

  • @DJ_Sycottic
    @DJ_Sycottic Před 9 měsíci +1

    From the videos of returns items I've watched by you/ Vince etc it's amazing how many items leave factory's with leads not plugged in properly, it's astonishing. You're almost guaranteed to have a few with every returns box.. Another fantastic video from you again... 👏🏻👏🏻

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks DJ👍Appreciate the feedback 🙂

  • @Mymatevince
    @Mymatevince Před rokem +2

    Great video Mick, a nice variety of fixes. Cheers for the shout out 👍

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Vince and no problem, I also gave you a mention on my latest video too! 🙂👍

    • @Mymatevince
      @Mymatevince Před rokem +1

      @@BuyitFixit Hahaha, this day just gets better and better 👌

  • @Electrobilia
    @Electrobilia Před rokem +5

    After it was shown Amazon were sending so much waste to landfill, this is encouraging. Found your channel via YT suggestion: Subbed!

  • @alexandergreenfield91
    @alexandergreenfield91 Před 5 měsíci +5

    For broken bits of plastic like the dvd player mech, hot staples work a treat as they have great strength once cooled.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 5 měsíci

      Hmm interesting. I'd not heard of using those before.

    • @alexandergreenfield91
      @alexandergreenfield91 Před 5 měsíci

      @@BuyitFixit fantastic for plastic repairs as the steel gives real strength. The steel gauze to reinforce when melted into the plastic can be great for some jobs too. I've even repaired a badly split car bumper with them and they held, to give you an idea of the strength. And the whole set is only about £15 bud. 👍🏼

  • @MichaelBritt23
    @MichaelBritt23 Před rokem +2

    These make great videos. My Mate Vince would be proud to see you attempting them.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Michael 👍I'm sure Vince will see it as he's a subscriber and regularly comments. We've also had a few chats via email too 👍

  • @dianeramakers3368
    @dianeramakers3368 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just discovered your channel. I have been watching Vince for a long time. Cool repairs. On the last saturday of each month I do the same stuff in a repaircafe.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks Diane, it was Vince that inspired me to start doing videos after watching him repair a Milwaukee radio. We've chatted a few times via comments and email and he's even given my channel a shout out on his a few times, and of course I've done the same. I too volunteer at our local repair cafe 👍

  • @ldiazmdiaz
    @ldiazmdiaz Před měsícem +1

    You got your Christmas shopping ready for kids and adults to enjoy.

  • @wisher21uk
    @wisher21uk Před rokem +2

    Brilliant a nice gamble paying off, good fixes so far can’t wait for the next episode thanks

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Cucumber Man👍

    • @wisher21uk
      @wisher21uk Před rokem +1

      @@BuyitFixit you’re welcome 😉

    • @jediwarrior9305
      @jediwarrior9305 Před rokem +1

      Saw My mate Vince segments. Though missing Fleckers on fixing his TVs... Waiting with anticipation... 😊😊

    • @wisher21uk
      @wisher21uk Před rokem

      @@jediwarrior9305 he’s taking a break after the sad loss of his dog ☹️😢

    • @wisher21uk
      @wisher21uk Před rokem

      @@jediwarrior9305 fleckers posted a video yesterday he’s back 😊

  • @zzmike
    @zzmike Před rokem +2

    I'm also a fan of Vince, and nice to have discovered your channel recently. Ex man of Blyth here, now living in Texas, so your accent is refreshing to hear on top of the great content! Continued Good Luck with the channel! ----Mike

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Mike. Yes been to Blyth a few time 👍

  • @peterroy3052
    @peterroy3052 Před rokem +1

    Excellent vid. Well done

  • @toms.1417
    @toms.1417 Před rokem +2

    You held on to that screwdriver like someone was gonna steal it from you!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @sp523
    @sp523 Před rokem +1

    Nice video! I really enjoyed watching it.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem

      Thanks SP! Appreciate the feedback👍

  • @Popeyes66
    @Popeyes66 Před rokem +15

    I reckon that if I ordered a similar box from evilbay,they would send me a box containing 50 Whoopee Cushions,all with punctures 🤔

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      LOL!

    • @jediwarrior9305
      @jediwarrior9305 Před rokem

      I bought something similar. X2 boxes, not as much £. Got useless items. Think you need to spend £50++ just to get all electronic items...

  • @frozendude707
    @frozendude707 Před 10 měsíci +1

    23:00 I have found that most of the time when a disc catches, it is the fault of the pickup assembly being misaligned due to one of the rubber dampeners not being installed correctly, I think that the disc is supposed to be closer to the control panel in this case.
    But having the foresight to have a rotary tool and grinding bit ready was brilliant, made the fix much easier, kudos.

  • @andymouse
    @andymouse Před 9 měsíci +2

    I'm a fan of Vince too have been for a while and I'm glad I found your channel as well. Love the look of the stone wall behind the box it looks legit, not sure I have the stones to buy a mystery box. Nice one....cheers.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yes the stone wall is legit, all of our walls are 2ft thick 😂😂😂

    • @andymouse
      @andymouse Před 9 měsíci

      Awesome.@@BuyitFixit

  • @labgeek2007
    @labgeek2007 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A similar reverse camera for my last car looked like that. It had a small loop of wire you cut to flip the video. It all depended on where you mounted it. I had 4... reverse, off both mirrors for lane changes and 1 that came on when I was under 3?mph off the front bumper for watching the curb.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 2 měsíci

      Nice thanks for the info 👍

  • @GannDolph
    @GannDolph Před rokem +6

    that lightning av adapter is worth more than half the whole box price. fun video man! with my luck if i bought one of them boxes id get 50 pairs of wired earbuds like they give out free on flights!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Gann Dolph 2👍

    • @hanric2000
      @hanric2000 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hardly, as it’s not an original Apple product. Don’t think Amazon is loosing money on selling a box like this.

    • @GannDolph
      @GannDolph Před 9 měsíci

      @@hanric2000 How do you know it's not a genuine Apple lightning AV adapter? The lightning AV adapter is a very complex dongle, containing a tiny ARM Cortex CPU with 2 Gb of RAM, all responsible for converting a serial H.264 video stream to HDMI on the fly. I've never seen a functional third party knockoff of this dongle and I have purchased one from Amazon myself. They are an Apple authorized dealer and sell the genuine item.
      As far as Amazon not losing money on returns, that is absolutely false. Amazon (and third party sellers) loose billions on returns and sells off pallets of misc returned items on an auction basis. They also throw away a large quantity of returned items by shipping them directly to landfill.
      You can easily confirm all of the above information with a few minutes of internet/google research. In the future perhaps you will consider doing some research before posting factually inaccurate or unsubstantiated comments.

    • @hypocrisyrulessociety
      @hypocrisyrulessociety Před 3 měsíci

      Agreed....$13.99

  • @JAYG6390
    @JAYG6390 Před rokem +5

    It's actually a shame there aren't more broken items in these boxes. Would love to see some more interesting fixes from them but it seems most are just returned by customers without any issues. Still a fun video to watch though 😀

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem

      Thanks Jay 👍

    • @mehere8299
      @mehere8299 Před rokem +4

      Most returns are going to be either misorders or misfills. Amazon is particularly bad at misfilling battery orders.

  • @Boogie_the_cat
    @Boogie_the_cat Před rokem +3

    I enjoy mystery. My cat enjoys boxes. Put the two together and you have a video that I watch with my cat.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Excellent 👍Our cats love boxes too ❤

    • @Ghengiskhansmum
      @Ghengiskhansmum Před 3 měsíci +1

      I get more fun from my cats and boxes than any commercial cat toys.

  • @Ghost82uk
    @Ghost82uk Před 9 měsíci +1

    Morning mate, just watching the video and the camera is right to be reversed, it just means when your reversing if you turn the wheel left the cam takes you left, cracking work as always

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks, yes a few people said similar and it does make sense (like looking in a mirror).

  • @frozerinosrepairs
    @frozerinosrepairs Před rokem +2

    Great video 📷📷

  • @mrjsv4935
    @mrjsv4935 Před rokem +2

    Very interesting video, cool items and nice fixes :)
    The portable cd player seems to be a manufacturing problem, or even a design flaw. I wonder if all those cd players are not working, or is there some unique manufacturing problem in this particular unit, perhaps some unfinished mold seams that contacted the disc, preventing it from spinning?
    I remember in 2001 when I was installing internet connection to my PC from cd-rom disc, and the disc drive didn't want to spin it. Turned out there was a problem with the disc itself. The center hole wasn't perfectly round, so I sanded it a bit, and then it started working properly.
    That same PC 3,5" disk drive had another problem, the ribbon data cable connector wasn't properly installed, it was just partially in, putted there by brute force instead of skill, and one pin was bent & not connected.
    I found it out, as the disk drive wasn't fully working, was not able to make Windows backup disk, but for some reason the drive seemed to work otherwise fine.
    After I found the problem and fixed it, then I was able to make the Windows 98SE backup / startup disk just fine. Weird stuff :D

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Mr JSV👍I think it was an artifact of the injection moulding process. The floppy disk problem sounded weird.

  • @RandyDarkshade2
    @RandyDarkshade2 Před rokem +1

    I recently bought my second box (same seller) I also got a pair of those phillips big bold bass headphones and I got four pairs of wireless earbuds (all working) I got a wireless charging station as well, and phone cases, and a load of D cell batteries. I also got a smartphone with a damaged screen but it works. I got a faulty blutooth speaker, all it does is tuirn itself on and off all the time, even if you tunr it off by it's power button it still does it, it did it all night. I was just hearing it's power chimes, I ended up opening it up just to disconnect the battery. I also got some wireless philliups headphones which charged and powered on, but my phones wont detect them.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem

      Sounds a bargain. Thanks for commenting 👍

  • @bobuilt10
    @bobuilt10 Před rokem +7

    I think a reversing camera would be very difficult to use if it was the right way around.

  • @TheShadowArtCom
    @TheShadowArtCom Před 9 měsíci +3

    Those dents in the top of the DvD player seems to match the power plug, so I think that's what caused the damage during shipping.

  • @wherami
    @wherami Před rokem +6

    If you got all of that for 50 pounds then you made out like a bandit big time. Parts alone that box is incredible

  • @audibell
    @audibell Před rokem +1

    Very good😊

  • @lucymc0191
    @lucymc0191 Před 9 měsíci +1

    hello great video ...the reverse camera is maybe when emergency services behind you there writing is back to front so it shows on a monitor the right way ????? could be wrong just a thought mate ..

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for commenting, a few people have mentioned so it's the same as looking in a mirror, otherwise it would be very confusing when reversing 😂😂.Thanks for commenting 👍

  • @s8fecracker
    @s8fecracker Před 5 měsíci

    At 27:00 you're using a smaller cordless Dremel type tool. What is the arbor size of your grinder and where did you get it? (Link please)

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hi, check out my latest few videos. I've started putting links to all.of the tools in the video description 👍

  • @MrEwool
    @MrEwool Před rokem +2

    Very enjoyable video, and looks like you got some new headphones instead of the old ones you fixed 😁but yes it's quite a bargain all that for only 50£ and you'll never need to buy wireless headphones ever again you now have a box full of them

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Morten, hope the video was worth the extra wait 👍

    • @MrEwool
      @MrEwool Před rokem +1

      @@BuyitFixit it definitely was 😊

  • @Belidos3D
    @Belidos3D Před 9 měsíci +2

    The reverse camera is meant to be horizontally flipped so that the output is a mirror image. This is necessary because the camera and the driver face opposite directions, and without it, the camera's right would be on the driver's left and vice versa. The coloured lines are there so you can measure and judge distance to the curb or other vehicles etc.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks, yes worked it out eventually 😂😂

  • @dorsetallsorts
    @dorsetallsorts Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video!! I bought some Panasonic batteries off eBay for a bargain price, but they went flat very quickly. Do you think there are counterfeit batteries on the market?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Thanks 👍it wouldn't surprise me. There's counterfeit pretty much everything these days!

  • @jameslawrence8734
    @jameslawrence8734 Před 2 měsíci +1

    at 36:00 why not use Tamiya modeling plastic cement? It'd probably melt the arm and allow it to be rejoined quite strongly.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 2 měsíci

      Not heard of that. I'll look into it. Thanks for the suggestion 👍

  • @alexandergreenfield91
    @alexandergreenfield91 Před 5 měsíci +1

    If testing lots of cells like that in one go I find it easiest to just line them all up parallel to each other and run the test leads down the sides, saves a lot of fiddling around and time bud. 👍🏼

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 5 měsíci

      Good idea 👍Thanks for the tip 🙂

  • @philtowle4683
    @philtowle4683 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Do you have a timeshare with Vince on the blue mat and Milwaukee torch?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 10 měsíci

      You would think lol. I've chatted with Vince a fair bit. He's a good guy 👍

  • @RedAlfie
    @RedAlfie Před 7 měsíci +1

    I saw vinces video about a week ago and I’ve been buying more bigger Joblots and they’re all kind of a mystery because whenever I buy them I forget what was in them haha

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 7 měsíci

      😂😂😂😂I keep buying things from eBay, but then forget what items I've bought and keep stumbling them and it's like "oh I totally forgot I bought that"😂😂😂

  • @seansysig
    @seansysig Před 3 měsíci +1

    What grinding pen do you use?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 3 měsíci

      I've put links to the tools I use in my latest videos 👍

  • @brake_4_cake
    @brake_4_cake Před rokem +1

    Oooh, a fresh one

  • @abruptlyblunt
    @abruptlyblunt Před 9 měsíci +2

    t would be nice if you would list some info on the tools you use like that little pen grinder.....

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      I had thought about that, a few people have asked about the grinder. The one I got is a MaAnt D1 but there are very similar ones available now too with a lot more replacement tips. Search usb engraving pen on ebay or such 👍

  • @22ergie
    @22ergie Před 9 měsíci +1

    0:31 Love your socks; they're so cute! Laura says hello in EU.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @22ergie
      @22ergie Před 9 měsíci

      Is it safe to say that the returned items are more than likely: 'didn't want', 'didn't fit' etc. as opposed to anything 'broken'?@@BuyitFixit

  • @mattc3385
    @mattc3385 Před 9 měsíci +1

    You are my guru.

  • @Rooonga
    @Rooonga Před 10 měsíci +2

    Looks like the power plug dented the case top of the dvd player, which broke that carriage part. (You might realise as I’m writing as you inspect/fix it)

  • @toddlittles2786
    @toddlittles2786 Před 9 měsíci +1

    how do you find the amazon buy back returns? ive looked and seem not to fine them

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      The guy who was selling them hasn't had any listed for while. Searching returns joblot or such might bring up similar on Ebay.

  • @dogastus
    @dogastus Před 10 měsíci +2

    That 13A plug thing with the collapsible pins looks well dodgy!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 10 měsíci

      Yeah I guess they designed it for travel purposes. Only the best on Amazon 😂😂😂

  • @seanregan730
    @seanregan730 Před 9 dny

    The whole £50 50 items thing has to be topped off with a projected profit. I think you need to do a follow up and count your winnings even if you dont sell the stuff Great channel keep it up Sean

  • @vk3hau
    @vk3hau Před 9 měsíci +1

    46:00 the hole in the reverse camera is for a magnetic slug, you insert the magnet to set the camera into normal Picture mode, without the magnet the Picture is reversed ( as seen on your monitor ) , other models you could switch the picture to normal or revered on the monitor it self.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Oh nice, thanks for that👍. I guess it must have a hall effect sensor or reed switch inside to detect the magnet then.

  • @Enjoymentboy
    @Enjoymentboy Před 6 měsíci +1

    So this just confirmed my concerns about ever buying something like this. Literally nothing there except for the batteries that I'd have any use for.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 6 měsíci

      Yes, there was only a couple of things in there that I've ended up using apart from the batteries. The ring light came in handy and I sometimes use that above my bench for extra light. Most of it will probably get donated or sold at a car boot or something.

  • @stevefox3763
    @stevefox3763 Před rokem +2

    That reversing cam, they often ship mirrored like that and with those irritating lines in the image, if you open it up and research the board inside, there are usually option pads to remove the lines as well as mirroring and image flip.
    The mirror image is actually desirable for a reversing cam but the lines have to go!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem

      Thanks for the info Steve 👍

    • @stevefox3763
      @stevefox3763 Před rokem +2

      @@BuyitFixit on my cam i flipped the image for the orientation i was fitting the it and turned off the lines, my headunit has its own lines with customization options but even then, i only have a single horizontal line to mark 2 inches from my bumper for super close reversing which has people sat in their cars nervous and sometimes get beeped ha ha!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem

      LOL 😂😂😂😂

  • @SomeMorganSomewhere
    @SomeMorganSomewhere Před rokem +2

    The batteries facing the same way thing is weird but becoming more common (I think one of my Google TV remotes does that)... I guess having them pointing in opposite directions is "too hard" for people today?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Yes, I've seen a couple of devices that have batteries pointing the same way but not very often. (unfortunately the remote was a bit off screen when I was looking at it) but one of the batteries had the positive side going to the spring and the flat side going to where the flat recessed contact was. The batteries were a brand called "Gritty" ? which I've never heard of. I mean who wants gritty batteries 😂😂😂😂

    • @zs1dfr
      @zs1dfr Před 9 měsíci +1

      People who don't want their batteries to leak inside the remote or wherever, often reverse one of the cells if they're not actively using them....

    • @sailaway8244
      @sailaway8244 Před 4 měsíci

      Always thought they fitted them that way for transit...... simply reverse the offending cell to power up device (saves packaging)

  • @TerryDeSimone
    @TerryDeSimone Před 8 měsíci +2

    *** - that DVD player plastic piece... u shoulda put in ur small vise to hold it.. (1st super glue it) then cut a few straight pieces of a paperclip.. use soldering iron to push into plastic as reinforcement.. super glue alone isn't gonna hold it... not for any length of time..

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks Terry. Good idea. A few people also suggested super glue and either tissue or baking soda I think it was, although I've not tried that either.

  • @mikeb1013
    @mikeb1013 Před měsícem +2

    Now you just need enough views to make the money back for all the useless tat! Love the repairs and your presentation style... you'll get there in the end.

  • @garyhart6421
    @garyhart6421 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I watch most of Vince's vids --- except the Rolls/Boat ones.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes, I watch Vince's stuff too. We've chatted a few times on email as well. He's my inspiration for starting doing repair videos. It all started after I saw him repairing a Milwaukee radio, and I had a few Milwaukee tools and thought hmmm I could get myself a broken one and fix it, and save a bit money! Then I thought oh perhaps I could do a video on it too! Then I went on a broken Milwaukee buying spree 😂😂😂

  • @welshtony1
    @welshtony1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    New sub here, enjoyed the video

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      Welcome aboard Welsh Tony! Hopefully you'll enjoy my other videos too 🙂👍

  • @wayne7939
    @wayne7939 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Once youve superglued dvd chassis lifter then add more suprglue to make a pool and pour bicarb over it , it will set like carbon fibre, virtually instantly. Do this both sides , iive used thin on even small missing bits and ground to shape. But im sure you already know about this. Let me know if that helps

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks Wayne, I did see a youtube video pop up about bicarb and superglue, but I didn't watch it, perhaps I should have. Thanks for the tips!👍

  • @dash8brj
    @dash8brj Před rokem +1

    I wonder if the revering camera is meant to be that way (image reversed) to help the driver subconciously steer in the right direction? Think about it - if I look at the can of air duster on my workbench shelf its on my right. If I turn my back to the workbench, the air duster is now on my left.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem

      Yes, thinking about it, that does make sense!

  • @richardkelleher1711
    @richardkelleher1711 Před dnem +1

    They likely put the batteries in wrong from the start. Then, when the player didn't react to the remote, they pounded on the top of the player (with a hammer from the looks of it) and broke it.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 8 hodinami

      Could well be the case. Yes it did look like someone had hit it with a hammer 😂😂😂😂

  • @seansysig
    @seansysig Před 3 měsíci +1

    Backup cam reversed as it feeds a rear view mirror screen.

  • @chrisbartlett6022
    @chrisbartlett6022 Před rokem +1

    Interesting gamble. Would expect to make more than £50 at a Car boot with that lot? Not quite so much of a gamble with how good you are at fixing stuff though. Watch out, you will have to build another barn to keep everything in 🙂
    Interesting how many folks seem to want ear buds or headsets though.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem

      Thanks Chris 👍I've literally got ear buds coming out of my ears 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @chrisbartlett6022
      @chrisbartlett6022 Před rokem +1

      @@BuyitFixit AH, the trick is, remember to take the First one out before you put any mor in 🙂

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem

      Oh right, so you can only insert one into each ear... great tip. I'll remember that one 😂😂😂😂

    • @chrisbartlett6022
      @chrisbartlett6022 Před rokem +2

      @@BuyitFixit When I was a Paramedic my general advice was "never put anything smaller than you elbow in your ear" or up your nose for that matter. Now folks are chucking bits of plastic and foam in ears all the time. I always tend to use over ear type earphones. Must admit to in ear defenders when making loud bangs though, sometimes in and over 🙂

  • @dazatherton5737
    @dazatherton5737 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Reminds me of the generation game 🤣🤣

  • @iwantagoodnameplease
    @iwantagoodnameplease Před 5 měsíci +1

    Working on that DVD player whilst it was plugged in had my on edge. I was waiting for your hand to brush the wrong part of the power supply and you to yelp.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 5 měsíci +1

      😂😂If that had you on edge then my latest video repair a caravan charger power supply.... 😂

  • @Enjoymentboy
    @Enjoymentboy Před 4 měsíci +1

    I cannot imagine ever hitting such a low point in my life where I would even think about, let alone actually buy, a 4 pack of AA batteries from amazon.😂

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 4 měsíci

      😂😂I'm not sure if you mean the quality of them? Or just ordering batteries in general. I've just ordered 12 Energizer PP3 batteries from Amazon. The problem for me is that we live in a quite remote area everything is about a 20 mile drive from where I live.

    • @Enjoymentboy
      @Enjoymentboy Před 4 měsíci

      @@BuyitFixit Oh I have no issue with buying batteries from amazon in general but a single 4 pack of AA duracell with only 2 removed just seemed really "off". I always thought those 4 packs were an impulse buy at the local drug store.

  • @BucketOfFail
    @BucketOfFail Před rokem +2

    I think a lot of the items returned as broken are done so people can avoid paying shipping or expired return windows, at least here in the US. I know countries with better consumer protection laws may not have to deal with those things as much.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for that Bucket O'Fail 👍

    • @BucketOfFail
      @BucketOfFail Před rokem +1

      @@BuyitFixit NP, I really enjoyed the video. I usually keep youtube playing in the background because the sound helps distract my brain just enough I can focus on something else and you have a calm voice and the content was interesting enough that I went back to rewatch your repairs after I finished what I was working on.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      Thanks 👍 I really appreciate your feedback 🙂

  • @raybokor2
    @raybokor2 Před 9 měsíci +1

    you sound like your just up the road from im in Middlesbrough you must be Sunderland or Newcastle

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      Used to be pretty much bang in the middle lol, but I'm over in Cumbria now.

  • @KJW648
    @KJW648 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Lay a bit of soft toilet paper to the super glue to reinforce joint.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks, good idea I'll have to remember that one 👍

  • @MrJ0mmy
    @MrJ0mmy Před rokem +2

    i subscribed

  • @BiGGolfTour
    @BiGGolfTour Před 2 měsíci

    Where do you get your boxes?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I bought it from eBay, the seller was called wigan-electronics. He hasn't had any for sale for a while. but you can search job lot or customer returns on eBay :)

    • @BiGGolfTour
      @BiGGolfTour Před 2 měsíci

      @@BuyitFixit thx! Apart from them do you have anyone else you can recommend.. id sooner get a referral.. ;)

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Sorry unfortunately not. I only bought the one box.

  • @markb4071
    @markb4071 Před 5 měsíci +1

    got your money's worth there mate. in batteries alone probably lol

  • @wherami
    @wherami Před rokem +1

    Im very jealous

  • @Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968
    @Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The outdoor camera was a bargain, as for the rest possibly not unless you find a few customer/buyers with a fetish for other peoples ear wax. Too many ear buds...
    Like I said the camera was a good deal, they retail at about £50 as it is, although you really need the additional solar panel to keep it charged up when fixed outdoors.

  • @joeodonnell2594
    @joeodonnell2594 Před 21 dnem +1

    Super glue and baking soda

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 21 dnem

      Someone else mentioned this also. Thank you for the tip 👍

  • @nathandonaldson5314
    @nathandonaldson5314 Před rokem +1

    Hi love your channel iv just watched this one I would be interested in buying the gaming headset if you are selling it please 😊😊

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem

      Thanks for the feeback Nathan. I think my son might have it earmarked already, but if now I'll let you know 👍

  • @ilijabosnjak76
    @ilijabosnjak76 Před 2 měsíci

    Last item was a backup camera for a vehicle…

  • @mehere8299
    @mehere8299 Před rokem +2

    C cell batteries are quite useful, unless you actually ordered AAA batteries for your kitchen scale.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem

      Yes, I think something like that probably happened!

    • @mehere8299
      @mehere8299 Před rokem +1

      @@BuyitFixit It’s happened to me twice!

  • @farazyoosoof5871
    @farazyoosoof5871 Před rokem +2

    I came from my mate vince

  • @smbrob
    @smbrob Před 8 měsíci +1

    You did not get it....... it was a REVERSE camera.😂

  • @themlotproductions
    @themlotproductions Před 6 měsíci

    Can you recommend an Amazon Warehouse seller?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 6 měsíci

      Unfortunately not, the seller I bought this from hasn't had any more listed and I've not purchased any from any other sellers.

  • @smot5722
    @smot5722 Před 10 měsíci +1

    What’s the link for this box ?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I've just tried the original link and it doesn't exist anymore, it was from a user on eBay called "wiganelectronics" but I don't think he has any boxes currently listed. Hope that helps.

    • @smot5722
      @smot5722 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@BuyitFixit thanks

  • @t0nito
    @t0nito Před 9 měsíci +1

    Who would go through the trouble of returning batteries, especially if they are common sizes like AA?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      I thought the same, someone mentioned that it's sometimes Amazon's fault, such as if the customer ordered AAA and received AA instead,.or they sent C size instead of D.

  • @einfelder8262
    @einfelder8262 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Reversing camera mimics what you see in the mirror. So yes, it's reversed.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 4 měsíci

      Yes, I didn't think of that at the time 🙂👍

  • @shanehean1
    @shanehean1 Před 8 měsíci

    No way I would touch the mains connections of a plug pack without shorting the pins first in case there is no bleed resistor.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 8 měsíci

      Wouldn't the bridge rectifier before the capacitor stop any current coming back to the pins even if there is no bleed resistor.

    • @shanehean1
      @shanehean1 Před 8 měsíci

      @BuyitFixit probably so. I did not see if there was a mains capacitor eg class c. Was not watching full screen and on a 24" monitor. Love your content.

  • @RetroClaire
    @RetroClaire Před rokem +1

    You're going to be so sick of headphones by the time you've finished

  • @Harfinou
    @Harfinou Před 4 měsíci +1

    Didn't Amazon destroy all returned items ? o_O

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 4 měsíci

      It doesn't look like it 😂😂😂

  • @jvandervyver
    @jvandervyver Před 4 měsíci +1

    People are still buying cd walkman and dvd players 🤯

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 4 měsíci

      😂😂😂😂it seems so 👍

  • @kennybacchus1488
    @kennybacchus1488 Před rokem +1

    Amazon. Customer returns. Mystery. Box. Let. s. See. What. We

  • @ableite
    @ableite Před 2 měsíci

    these are not return boxes... these are storage lost items that are broken, bad packaging or has some items missing....

  • @philtowle4683
    @philtowle4683 Před 10 měsíci +1

    A cuddly toy

  • @mikethedigitaldoctorjarvis

    I wonder how many items are sent back because some people don't have a bloody clue !?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před rokem +1

      I'd imagine quite a few Mike! 👍😂😂😂😂

    • @awjaaa
      @awjaaa Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@BuyitFixit Let us hope so. ;) Makes great videos.

  • @einfelder8262
    @einfelder8262 Před 4 měsíci

    When looking at that box of Chinese junk I get a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach - There's barely a thing in there worth the 50 quid.

  • @miftosaurus
    @miftosaurus Před 9 měsíci +1

    ... good thing my daughter does not follow you... so much headphones, she will surely press me to buy one of those boxes, even if i live in Romania... no chances! :))))))))
    she's an avid collector of those, most of them end broken, and most of them i use for my dabbling... i was a "professional" some long years ago, but if you get "wire ilness", you will never be cured! :)

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      Luckily the guy I bought if from hasn't had any for a while so you're ok for now 😂😂😂😂Thanks for commenting 👍🙂

    • @miftosaurus
      @miftosaurus Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@BuyitFixit just finished all the movie...
      that retro camera can be a nice base for a diy electronic microscope... :)
      image quality is decent, some lens and black tubes, to adapt their focal distance, and you can get something nice enough... the only nag are these lines... :))))
      i'd use that dvd player for some diy stuff... frequency counter, things like that... i fixed those things for a short while, if you get broken plastics, better try to get another dvd mechanism... sometime, is need to use the old electronic board, because some digital linking, things like that... today is not worth... just use usb stick, and that's all...
      looks like you get a new subscriber! :D

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      @miftosaurus Thanks, I usually do a lot more in depth repairs, check out the FLIR thermal camera repair I did or the RGB laser, I also did a medical ultrasound and a lot of Milwaukee tools 😂😂😂

    • @miftosaurus
      @miftosaurus Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@BuyitFixit i already checked, and i seen those Milwaukee stuff! :))))
      i will check it again, now, i will see that new one, and i will go to my FO3 playthrough...
      maybe i will upload some of them, who knows! :)

  • @nixxonnor
    @nixxonnor Před 9 měsíci

    Some "porn kiss" at 4:06? :D

  • @robertmanssen5261
    @robertmanssen5261 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Made China NFG

  • @217Seahorse
    @217Seahorse Před 6 měsíci

    Junk

  • @carlpearce2252
    @carlpearce2252 Před 8 měsíci +1

    These boxes are a con, I ordered one from Amazon and I got a cheap Chinese watch and a set of earphones for a mobile with a jack, what a rip off?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 8 měsíci

      I guess it depends on the seller. The guy I bought this one off hasn't listed any since.

  • @rigamortice
    @rigamortice Před 9 měsíci +1

    You don't acually buy stuff from amazon do you ??

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 9 měsíci

      Not if I can help it 😂😂😂

  • @phildunne2632
    @phildunne2632 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I'll give you a tip...don't buy a Rolls Royce!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Před 6 měsíci

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍