Free BOLO Friday
A classic that's still out there
This one is a true classic in the discontinued product world. I've personally cleaned out every store around me over the years, but these are still on shelves… somewhere.
This Week’s BOLO: ARGO Laundry Starch
Retail cost: Around $2 per box
Selling for: Around $30-40 per box on eBay
Proof its still out there
I’ve mentioned ARGO starch before and honestly thought most of the supply would be gone by now.
But what tells me these are still out there: over 100+ sold listings on eBay in recent months.
That means people are still finding this laundry starch.
WHERE TO LOOK
Old country grocery stores (rural areas)
Mom & pop hardware stores
Old roadside gas stations (the ones that double as mini stores)
Family pharmacies
While I don’t go out of my way specifically looking for this starch, I always keep my eyes open when I go on hiking trips or travel through rural areas. I’ll stop at old country stores and gas stations to scan for products just like this.
You should too. This ARGO starch is just one example. These places have other discontinued products that nobody’s found yet.
Sometimes the best finds aren’t in the places everyone else is looking.
And that's why I'm doing Free BOLO Fridays
So you can start building a list of BOLOs to keep in the back of your mind. The more products you're aware of, the more opportunities you'll spot when you're out there.
JOIN THE HUNT
If you’re interested in joining the paid version of the BOLO Insider, we currently have 4 spots available.
What you’ll get:
BOLO alerts
Discontinued product confirmations
My complete discontinued product database (coming soon)
Got a BOLO you want to share? Send me a DM on Substack (@ZachAltmyer) with what you found. If it’s solid, I might feature it in a future Free BOLO Friday edition with credit to you.
Happy hunting!
Please understand that product discontinuation information can change without notice. Companies may reverse discontinuation decisions, resume production, release updated versions of discontinued products, or make other changes that affect product availability and market value. The discontinuation status of any product discussed in this newsletter should be independently verified before making purchasing decisions.
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