100 years of abandoned belongings, what did they leave behind?

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Curiosity Incorporated

Curiosity Incorporated

Күн бұрын

For 100 years people have been leaving things behind in an ancient brick apartment building, never to return for them… and for 100 years they were hidden away… until now!
Exploring abandoned apartment building belongings.

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@mftmaine
@mftmaine 2 жыл бұрын
As a collector of ephemera I nearly cry every time you pass up on boxes of old linens and paper of any kind. That stuff is becoming harder and harder to find. Please rescue this stuff and send it to auction for those of us that create.
@elizabethlangheim7214
@elizabethlangheim7214 2 жыл бұрын
I was sure he would pick up that box of older embroidered linens. Then it looked like he didn’t and I was shouting Nooooooo! Go back to it!!!!!
@snowysnowyriver
@snowysnowyriver 2 жыл бұрын
Same here!!
@paulkoester9242
@paulkoester9242 2 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly.
@52cardsup
@52cardsup 2 жыл бұрын
Ditto!! 😭
@DonnyHooterHoot
@DonnyHooterHoot 2 жыл бұрын
LOl!
@charliehampel537
@charliehampel537 2 жыл бұрын
Alec as I watch you go through the things you're finding in this building, there are things you aren't too sure of! These are things I name right off. They're tools my daddy had when I was little. I just turned 81 on June 27th, and sometimes I see things that really spark a memory! It's really funny when I watch the kids (?) that buy storage lockers. They find things they have no idea of what they're looking at! I just have to laugh. I enjoy your family and have "adopted" you as grandchildren. I'm housebound and don't get out much. So you tube is my entertainment. Have a good year. I visited Calgary for a week in 2001. Stayed with a family I met playing cribbage with on Hotmail. They took me camping at Banff. By the river there. I can't remember the name. I enjoyed Canada.
@destinysmith8659
@destinysmith8659 2 жыл бұрын
Happy Belated Birthday! I hope you had an enjoyable one!
@susanm.miller5422
@susanm.miller5422 2 жыл бұрын
Mmm
@INDYOSKARS
@INDYOSKARS 2 жыл бұрын
I made the rounds at an antique shop and one day she had gotten a heap of old black Ericson telephones and I made some remark ´hey these are in very good condition, like brand new´ and she said you know kids always point at that and ask ´what is that ? !´ One really only sees telephones like that in old movies but most kids do not watch those old great classic movies.
@SouthernBelleReviews
@SouthernBelleReviews 2 жыл бұрын
This was wonderful and refreshing to read. I hope wherever you are that you're having a good day and are staying well and god bless. ♥️
@patriciawoodring1077
@patriciawoodring1077 2 жыл бұрын
This comment made my day! ❤️
@Afghani_Kush
@Afghani_Kush 2 жыл бұрын
I like how his son goes with him and doesn’t act like he’s too cool for it. These are the kind of experiences he’ll appreciate and remember when he’s older
@donnawitteried3213
@donnawitteried3213 2 жыл бұрын
My father was a real estate salesman starting after WW2. He brought home some of the best furniture, books and miscellaneous items that people left behind. This stash is a gold mine of left-behind treasures! 🥰
@vzeimen
@vzeimen 2 жыл бұрын
As you go by stuff I keep wishing I could tell you "pick that up", "what's that to your right", "why aren't you taking that". Loved seeing all this old stuff.
@FigaroHey
@FigaroHey 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. He always seems to pass the stuff I'd buy and get excited about stuff I don't care about. Possibly I'm his only subscriber who never wanted to visit his shop because he never picks up anything I would want. I get that he buys what he likes or knows he can sell to other guys who like what he likes. But 'guy' is the operative word very often in what he chooses and seems to know about. Also seems to limit himself to what a man his age would buy, women and anyone older than him not his customer base at all, apparently.
@anniewardlow9297
@anniewardlow9297 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha... I'm only 10 minutes into the video & my neighbors have got to think that I've finally lost it! I'm doing the same thing & telling Alex, "Why didn't you look at that, it's cool!" Crazy how we all find something different from our past that takes us back to a moment in time. A lot of the stuff I see reminds me of my Dad's work bench & tool box. Stay safe and be well!
@anniewardlow9297
@anniewardlow9297 2 жыл бұрын
@@FigaroHey I think that you ARE correct. But, here's my take on why he buys what he does buy. Referring back to the, "Music Teacher" series (gosh,. I think that's the one) with all of the beautiful clothes. He knew that he was in over his head on that. So, he sold the entire lot of clothes to one, 'Guy' who knows about vintage women's clothing & what they are worth & if I remember correctly, an existing clientele. So, you have hit the nail on the head! Take care and be well!
@m.t.426
@m.t.426 2 жыл бұрын
I hope they aren't knocking that building down.
@chrissytaylor5690
@chrissytaylor5690 2 жыл бұрын
@@FigaroHey I was saying the same thing! That he needs to bring a woman along next time because he's looking at everything with a guy's point of view. Like I can't even believe he didn't open up the hat boxes at the beginning. But it makes sense.... he's a guy 🤷‍♀️
@amypruitt-sidener4312
@amypruitt-sidener4312 2 жыл бұрын
The Singer item with a crank handle and gears is a pinking machine. You feed fabric through it and it cuts a pinked edge on the fabric so that it doesn’t fray. They are sought after by vintage sewing enthusiasts. I have one.😁
@georgianageorgiana5879
@georgianageorgiana5879 2 жыл бұрын
😃👍
@VirgilTStone
@VirgilTStone 2 жыл бұрын
I have two....
@debrarevay7493
@debrarevay7493 2 жыл бұрын
@@VirgilTStone LOL, I was yelling at my computer screen for him to get it. I wish I had it.
@Markybug-Keira-Cody
@Markybug-Keira-Cody 2 жыл бұрын
Let’s have a cheer for whoever ran that basement! So organised and tidy !
@CaitlinGateaux
@CaitlinGateaux 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I came to say. Organized hoarder.
@G_Robb
@G_Robb 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, very impressive!
@belindahawkins4083
@belindahawkins4083 2 жыл бұрын
I thought the same very neat And u can make all this look neat u r talented
@moonbaby8743
@moonbaby8743 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Very impressive!
@lisalannom4397
@lisalannom4397 2 жыл бұрын
@Caitlin Gateaux - not hoarder so much as keeper of memories. The family as owned the building may not have gotten rid of the better stuff thinking the prior tenants may one day return to claim their items.
@pattimessenger6214
@pattimessenger6214 2 жыл бұрын
Even after you closed your amazing store, you still go out picking and finding “curiosities!” And, you keep making fantastic videos! Alex, you are showing your generation how to live your dreams, while still supporting your family! Thank you!
@katypowers9066
@katypowers9066 2 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else get anxious about the stuff Alex left behind? No? Just me then….🤪 Thanks for sharing your adventure! Loved it!
@FlowerPowerPrairieGurl
@FlowerPowerPrairieGurl 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! The copper kettle! Why didn't he take the copper kettle...??? 😭
@k.y.6148
@k.y.6148 2 жыл бұрын
If I had been there, wouldn't have been anything left but an echo!
@loismegan4393
@loismegan4393 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. The vintage women's clothes and furs. They could have been great in an auction. They were in great shape for sitting in basement for 70+ years.
@katypowers9066
@katypowers9066 2 жыл бұрын
@@k.y.6148 🤣🤣🤣Absolutely!
@katypowers9066
@katypowers9066 2 жыл бұрын
@@FlowerPowerPrairieGurl the kettle was amazing!
@laurareutter6928
@laurareutter6928 2 жыл бұрын
Antique / vintage knobs and door latches are precious to people restoring old houses. Good finds!
@jennd4590
@jennd4590 2 жыл бұрын
Everything is so beautifully stored! Alex hasn't coughed once. There is a LOT of stuff but it's pretty CLEAN for a change. That is a real treasure trove.
@caleeas7552
@caleeas7552 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe Alex passed up the vintage makeup compacts! I have been seeing people on social media buying and restoring them to use with there modern makeup. They are beautiful and worth restoring in my opinion❣️ time stamp 16:54
@melaniethompson2543
@melaniethompson2543 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!! My thoughts exactly!
@Erins_ellephant
@Erins_ellephant 2 жыл бұрын
I actually hollered “nooo” when he closed and replaced the box.
@knowledgableed9607
@knowledgableed9607 2 жыл бұрын
Gold and silver!
@karra827coleen
@karra827coleen 2 жыл бұрын
my thought exactly!!
@deboraballes9044
@deboraballes9044 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, a friend of mine found a SOLID 18k GOLD compact at an antique store, even the owner didn't bother to look close at it because he never imagined it would be gold...just as scrap gold it was worth over $2000😂
@vickilynn1204
@vickilynn1204 2 жыл бұрын
I did not want this episode to end. So much enjoyed. Thank You
@urbanurchin5930
@urbanurchin5930 2 жыл бұрын
As others have mentioned....you would have certainly done well to purchased the entire lot. it is likely that there has been many items that have been over-looked. The entire collection would have taken a long time to go through thoroughly but you probably would have found many more items that would have made your trip worthwhile.
@AnthonyGoodley
@AnthonyGoodley 2 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine the treasures hidden away that got passed over. Surely there likely were many in a 100 years old hoard that's sat untouched.
@lMiniD2
@lMiniD2 2 жыл бұрын
Everything is so nicely grouped together and sorted! That's a luxury!
@maryanntamburello8840
@maryanntamburello8840 2 жыл бұрын
Alex, you should have purchased the vintage compacts. Women love these.
@melaniethompson2543
@melaniethompson2543 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I was thinking the same thing!!
@robinrobinson4457
@robinrobinson4457 2 жыл бұрын
@@melaniethompson2543 ss
@kapioleilanionalanielua
@kapioleilanionalanielua 2 жыл бұрын
The tortoise shell case is to die for! Gorgeous and probably worth thousands to a collector.
@designed_by_danita
@designed_by_danita 2 жыл бұрын
What a fun treat to see the 100-year-old basement! A treasure in every box!!! Thanks for letting me tag along! 😊
@realpixiestix
@realpixiestix 2 жыл бұрын
So nice to see your other son with you today. All your children are so good looking and polite. They truly seem to enjoy spending time with you which is great!
@maddieadams75
@maddieadams75 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, the basement was such surprise, It was so organized, definitely not what I expected. Great finds ♥️
@sycotash9916
@sycotash9916 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love seeing old stuff like this. Doesn't matter what it is, if it has history to it (even a boring, nothing history); I just LOVE it all!!! I have so much fun going thru vintage/antique things. Definitely jealous of finding a pick like this. ☮💚😊
@traceyshoun1005
@traceyshoun1005 2 жыл бұрын
Regarding the old photos…….my sister and her daughter were at a large flea market in East Tennessee when her daughter became interested in this old framed photo of a group of older distinguished men. When she showed it to her mother she discovered our grandfather was in the photograph. It was a group of men from a masonic lodge gathering. Our grandfather was from Louisville, Kentucky and was big in that organization. That photo came home with her.
@alicejump2290
@alicejump2290 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet babies! Glad to see this beautiful rescue! Most people have little or no understanding of proper care of bunnies in general, you offer so much more!
@johnrichardson7354
@johnrichardson7354 2 жыл бұрын
Alexander: it's all wonderful! Thank you for taking us on this journey.
@Oldtimered
@Oldtimered Жыл бұрын
Wow! From my childhood. I was glued to the screen!.
@Shelley_H
@Shelley_H 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being such a good man. I just saw the piece on tv about what you did for the homeless fellow. Your kindness is inspiring.
@Erasis
@Erasis Жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful your teaching your son the ways to be. You definitely should be proud. The fact that he's interested in learning about it is a blessing in itself and helps hope stay alive, especially with our youth in today's world. Thank-you for doing what you do.
@patriciayoung3267
@patriciayoung3267 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was fun. I kept wanting to shout at you when you walked past some cool stuff to turn and look at that, but you did pretty good at finding a lot of nice things. I can't imagine how neat it must be to be able to go through an entire basement and take anything you want, for a price of course. But still...
@jeannettedodge8410
@jeannettedodge8410 11 ай бұрын
You overlooked the vintage red kitchen chairs !!! They went to one of the old formica red table top kitchen tables !!! We had these exact chairs and the red table in our first apt !!! The old formica tables and chairs are making a come back !!! I would love to have the set !!!
@doris1826
@doris1826 2 жыл бұрын
Alex, when you decided to close the store, I feared that we wouldn't see any more adventures! So much fun when you go looking for treasure. Thanks for sharing! Surprisingly clean and not covered in mouse poop and squirrel debris! Really fun!
@syrenasketches6902
@syrenasketches6902 2 жыл бұрын
I missed that. Why did he close the store?
@margaretf6147
@margaretf6147 2 жыл бұрын
@@syrenasketches6902 He had to spend a lot of time there and did not have enough time with his family. He is renting it out, one side is an ice cream parlor and he is still working on renting out the other side where his store is.
@buckeyedav1
@buckeyedav1 2 жыл бұрын
I missed the reasoning behind closing the store such a shame. Anna In Ohio
@syrenasketches6902
@syrenasketches6902 2 жыл бұрын
@@margaretf6147 that makes sense. Thank you!
@dawnseymour
@dawnseymour 2 жыл бұрын
Basically, Alex is a rolling stone. He doesn’t have a stay in place nature about much, other than his family.
@southernbelle5044
@southernbelle5044 2 жыл бұрын
Your treasure hunt was so enjoyable to watch. The items you picked out are such great finds. Your son seems to have an eye for antiques that are notable. You must be proud that he is interested in what you do. Thanks for sharing another adventure!
@hollysamson3808
@hollysamson3808 2 жыл бұрын
Always an adventure with you! Nice that Jason is along with you. He looks like you!
@robinschwab6379
@robinschwab6379 2 жыл бұрын
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@bemurr47
@bemurr47 2 жыл бұрын
Great seeing you yesterday on CTV News here in NB! Love hearing about Adam. What you did for him was absolutely wonderful. Bev
@aprilfool8329
@aprilfool8329 2 жыл бұрын
That was a fun adventure! Although it would have been a lot of work, I was hoping you would buy it all and sort through it later. That is because people have different tastes and I saw several things that I would have bid on that were left behind, including that old monkey. It is good to see that Jason is helping and "learning the business" of buying and selling antiques. Thanks for letting us come along!
@dlodge4966
@dlodge4966 2 жыл бұрын
My exact thought!
@kitkat9648
@kitkat9648 Жыл бұрын
I could geek out on this for hours!
@sharononeill8049
@sharononeill8049 2 жыл бұрын
Alex I live in a small town in the UK called elland I had a shock when I saw the beautiful fire extinguishers as this is where nu-swift was started and still works from here today just brilliant And I don't know how you narrowed your haul down to just 1 truck load I would have bought everything so interesting x
@nellebuhrmann5343
@nellebuhrmann5343 Жыл бұрын
It must be an ABSOLUTE PLEASURE to work through an area that is so neat. Often when I'm watching I feel like shouting "No, no Alec, you're going through the things to fast!!" But I'm sure you've developed an eye by now for valuable things.
@Spiritwood88
@Spiritwood88 2 жыл бұрын
What amazing treasure! I'm dying over that little case full of greeting cards....the empty ledger pages ..all the old photographs...makes my junk journal heart go pitter patter😍
@donaldbest1295
@donaldbest1295 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful journey! When I think of all the 'stuff' I threw out or ignored in the past decades.... good for you for preserving the footsteps of those who went before us.
@richwhitaker1506
@richwhitaker1506 2 жыл бұрын
This was a picking bonanza. Excellent job Jason and Alexander.
@cjsmith4780
@cjsmith4780 Жыл бұрын
I agree with Melissa. Also, you left behind antique compacts. You need to think of what women like to buy as well as what you enjoy.
@carolinechow1702
@carolinechow1702 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Missing a treasure..should not just be looking for "guy" stuff. Those compacts were worth something and they are highly collectible.
@carrols.hawkins7770
@carrols.hawkins7770 2 жыл бұрын
I was afraid that you would leave the Scottie dog behind. He is really nice. Also, I liked the dishes set. This was really fun. Everything was nicely stored, so no precarious climbs for Alex. 😄 Jason is a good helper. Thanks for taking us along. 😊😊😊
@19bishop56
@19bishop56 2 жыл бұрын
I was screaming in my head, “pick up the Scottie Dog”! My cousin used to raise and show them, lol 😂
@patpeters6331
@patpeters6331 2 жыл бұрын
My neighbor is a huge Scottie fan. Only dogs she'll have are Scotty's. I may have to bid on that one. 😅
@drogna3905
@drogna3905 2 жыл бұрын
Not too dusty either, all quite clean.
@mem2bam
@mem2bam 2 жыл бұрын
I still wish he would wear gloves and a mask. So he isn't touching or breathing in rodent or other creature droppings in the air. I'm sorry I just cringe at the thought.
@lorizordell7296
@lorizordell7296 11 ай бұрын
I was so impressed that all of the items were relatively clean, cared for, and so organized. What a treat for us treasure hunters and antique lovers.❤
@momdownunder8125
@momdownunder8125 2 жыл бұрын
I reckon you should do another buy it all with this basement find. There certainly seem to be enough stuff in there to make it worth your while.
@eileenw6002
@eileenw6002 2 жыл бұрын
That’s was fun,like walking back through time. I wonder about the people that left their stuff behind. Alex, do you call other collectors about this place? Wondering if the owner is going keep selling off stuff or is going to trash what’s left. Thanks for taking us along.
@tinat7348
@tinat7348 2 жыл бұрын
I am amazed at the organization they kept for 100 years!
@NanasRanch
@NanasRanch Жыл бұрын
I knew you would find old radios. Nice!
@reiu956
@reiu956 2 жыл бұрын
When you said the basement of a very old building, I was picturing soot, dust, and chaos. How lucky to find labeled cardboard boxes with mostly those very things inside. That had to help with your search. The building owner should call in some specialists who could use all the hardware, building supplies, and such.
@ILEANAMLEWIS
@ILEANAMLEWIS 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love your show and i love to hear you love TOPO GIGO THE LITTLE MISE! GoD BLESS U AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM U SOON. PS. im curious of how you knew about topo gigo??
@tranquilswana-z3782
@tranquilswana-z3782 2 жыл бұрын
Alex I appreciate how good you are at filming and searching with one hand.
@johndoylemc
@johndoylemc Жыл бұрын
I have my grandfather's hatbox - exactly like the one I saw. He brought it back with him from N.J. ca. 1922!
@dawncloninger1798
@dawncloninger1798 2 жыл бұрын
Totally loved going through that place with you and Jason
@sawdust2556
@sawdust2556 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome opportunity to go through 100 years of personal history. Bittersweet and ever so exciting time to explore countless treasures with your son. ❤️👍🏼
@cindyloo056
@cindyloo056 2 жыл бұрын
Alex I’ve watched you for a long time and was thrilled to see a news story about your generosity. I always knew you were a kind person but what you did for Adam was lovely. I hope your generosity comes back to you in abundance. 👍🏼
@TheAngryYumm
@TheAngryYumm 2 жыл бұрын
The fact you left those compacts is crazy. Vintage reusable ones are back in style but also those were SOLID compacts that look like either gold or at the very least gold-plated silver from the heft they had. Also IDK if it's still legal to sell the shell case. Either way if you miss something that just means the next person through might have better luck.
@melaniethompson2543
@melaniethompson2543 2 жыл бұрын
It must be cause lots of women are purchasing these right now. Sad he passed them by.
@Rebecca_of_Oregon
@Rebecca_of_Oregon 2 жыл бұрын
Yay! This was a great one. I definitely enjoy the videos where you are actually picking more than the auction vids. Thanks for bringing us along. Keep these ones coming.
@GuyWithTheDogs
@GuyWithTheDogs 2 жыл бұрын
He wouldn't be able to do the pickin' without the auctions. 🙂
@sandygarcia6684
@sandygarcia6684 2 жыл бұрын
Your excitement is contagious! Lol! I love this stuff. Your videos are a pretty good find!
@TheRinkboss
@TheRinkboss 2 жыл бұрын
Wow..frozen in time or what !? …its amazing that no one had pilfered through all that stuff by now. Really nice pick Alex
@SpeakTruthBeKind
@SpeakTruthBeKind 10 ай бұрын
Am enjoying your search through the basement storage area of the 100 year old apartment building. Thank you for taking us along!❤ The “dresses” looked more like negligé sets for the honeymoon night. 😉
@wendee2022
@wendee2022 2 жыл бұрын
Loved travelling across the decades with you two. Awesome vid. 👌
@davidhbrown9767
@davidhbrown9767 2 жыл бұрын
I had to Like this video as soon as it came on. I grew up around my Granny and Aunt Thelma who kept all of their family member's things as they passed away. I knew some of the Great Aunts and Uncles but didn't know a quarter of their personal history. What a wondrous trove of family information and neat things.
@davidhbrown9767
@davidhbrown9767 2 жыл бұрын
"Closet" referrd to the old term "Water Closet". Which is what the bathroom used to be called. That salt&pepper shaker "woman" would be highly collectible to those people. Those old product containers are sought after. I like the ones with old store price tags on them.
@davidhbrown9767
@davidhbrown9767 2 жыл бұрын
I don't believe "He" is carved wood. They used to do a kind of sawdust/glue kind of stuff to make toys and statues with and THEN they are hand painted.
@davidhbrown9767
@davidhbrown9767 2 жыл бұрын
True stainless utensils are high in nickel and are NOT magnetic. Last I knew, true stainless steel sells for $1.10 or more a pound. So consider that if buying it. You will have that much value at least in the metal(s).
@curiousone6129
@curiousone6129 2 жыл бұрын
This is so much fun going through the huge variety of cool stuff with you and Jason. Thanks for telling what items are, even if you don't take them. I learn so much from you.
@louannelawson4916
@louannelawson4916 2 жыл бұрын
I loved the vintage lamp with the smoked colour glass with the black trims. The blue beaded " evening " bag is quite valuable if not 1800s it is early 1900s, a lot of them were made in France & brought back by people's travels. Great video, loved all of it.
@suzzane.notsusan.1078
@suzzane.notsusan.1078 2 жыл бұрын
OMG i wish i was there with you going through all that good stuff. I would be there for hours looking through everything...lucky you there soooi much GOOD STUFF there to be found
@Adams5787
@Adams5787 2 жыл бұрын
In the drawer where you found the straight razors…there was a miniature basket. It was so cute lol
@carolc4173
@carolc4173 2 жыл бұрын
Just noticed this is an hour long! Yay! As I am watching I am thinking about the person who sorted/kept all those things. I have a feeling they knew everything that was down there, and as they 'gathered' more items they put like-items together. What a lot of stories to tell.
@653j521
@653j521 2 жыл бұрын
The photo album with the guys dressed up and in comic poses, makes me wonder if the lack of women in those pages was indicative. I had never seen a long coat like that one.
@johncopenhaver2623
@johncopenhaver2623 2 жыл бұрын
So hey , Is it just me or dose anyone else think it possible that many items "Left behind" could have been collect as rent payment over the years?
@annemariewilliams180
@annemariewilliams180 2 жыл бұрын
I love how organized this space was kept. I was not expecting that at all.
@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198
@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198 2 жыл бұрын
WE (your audience) loves this type of episode!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Suncast45
@Suncast45 2 жыл бұрын
This had to be stuff tenants left behind for many years! What a haul! I'd be going crazy down there! Thanks for the memories! And I do have an autographed photo of Bob Hope with that in his hand from 1937!
@LarcR
@LarcR 2 жыл бұрын
That's the kind of place that would be great to visit with no time pressure. Nearly every camera shot showed something interesting that needed further investigation. I hope you didn't miss some of the things you bypassed in the video.
@lorid1348
@lorid1348 Жыл бұрын
I've been watching your channel for years....I love all of your videos but this may be in my top 5! Thank you!
@sassybelles6627
@sassybelles6627 2 жыл бұрын
Love love love the long videos like this and this one is soo interesting!!!
@sharonfauber2118
@sharonfauber2118 2 жыл бұрын
That was really fun looking through all the stuff. I did love the old photos and the 1920’s clothes. I did like the wedding dress
@franhunne8929
@franhunne8929 2 жыл бұрын
Your family is really cool. Not many teenage sons go with their Dad to work, let that be filmed and youtubed and all in relatively good mood. And Jason is a "truffle sniffer" - already knows what is quality. You have done something right with him ... ;)
@tarynkriebel319
@tarynkriebel319 Жыл бұрын
Love that filing cabinet
@arlenegariepy8957
@arlenegariepy8957 2 жыл бұрын
There were keys near the box of padlocks in a drawer if you look back you will see them. OMG great finds!
@JohnRay1969
@JohnRay1969 2 жыл бұрын
I can't get over how tidy everything is. I want to hate you so much right now. I have so many of these items. I worked at an old motel from the 50"s and the garage looked just like this. The laundry room door still used a skeleton key. That's where a lot of my collection came from. I have antique lighting fixtures and all sorts of random tools and accessories from mid century. You and your son have a great find there.
@julielumsden5184
@julielumsden5184 2 жыл бұрын
I could spend several days down there looking at everything and come out once in a while for food. Everything is so Interesting
@slowerlifeonpurpose
@slowerlifeonpurpose 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of Wally cool stuff! Started drooling when you showed the big copper drum!! I’ve wanted one for years.
@derekwalters4980
@derekwalters4980 2 жыл бұрын
What I love is that Jason has his dad's eye, with a younger point of view. He seems to know styles, different eras, and what makes things "quality", so he's picking up the family "curse"
@sandraleishman878
@sandraleishman878 2 жыл бұрын
That was a very cool place to go. Thanks for taking us with you and your son! Had fun!
@richiej5884
@richiej5884 2 жыл бұрын
I could have spent all day or all week going through all those things. How do you decide where to look or what to buy? Love this video! It's not everyday you get a chance to go through a basement storing all those treasures. Thanks Alex for taking us along on this find!
@ssnerd583
@ssnerd583 2 жыл бұрын
....weekS....WEEKS!!!
@francesacoy4730
@francesacoy4730 Жыл бұрын
Some of the paperwork should be in a museum or archive files in the library, great finds!
@carollewis2232
@carollewis2232 2 жыл бұрын
I have enjoyed this so much! Hope to see some more soon!😃👏👏👍🇦🇺
@amyjowilliams7537
@amyjowilliams7537 2 жыл бұрын
A walk through history! Thanks for taking us along on your treasure hunt!
@cherylgonzales8349
@cherylgonzales8349 2 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one chanting buy it all!
@pamelaschniepp6075
@pamelaschniepp6075 2 жыл бұрын
I love coming along on your treasure hunts, Alex. So fun. And that 100 YO basement is more organized than mine.
@dianecorey7687
@dianecorey7687 2 жыл бұрын
Alex Loved this episode. New biz idea based on a store in the Twin Cities., Estate clean out that charges the estate a base rate ($1,000) to get rid of everything. ($ variable depending on the value of the contents) Legal contract needed. The house contents are taken to a warehouse/store. The retail is open only sat/sunday. I worked there for a couple days and can tell you it was overpacked with both stuff and customers. Very profitable with tons of treasures. I was shocked by the artwork/antiques. The owner priced low counting on volume on every day mundane stuff keep it out of the landfill. Lots of young buyers and long lines at opening. Because of volume, the store did sell off/donate clothing, books/misc to resellers and non profits. Basically this biz had workers pack up estates, +movers/truck driver and sorters/sellers at the store. It is a good mix of treasure hunt/retail and would be interesting online content. Anyways a new concept you can consider and customize. I found this store when they held a sale a house that was $5.00 a bag because there was toooo much stuff to move/price in the allowed time period. That day everybody went home super happy and they got tons of new customers.
@StormSpotterAmbientWx
@StormSpotterAmbientWx 2 жыл бұрын
Just a shame you had to leave...so much more to explore. What a fun trip. I was excited for you and really enjoyed the hunt. Thanks a bunch...
@robinsnell7249
@robinsnell7249 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, totally enjoyed this one. So many great finds.
@laZOETje
@laZOETje 2 жыл бұрын
The folding ruler, in the drawer, I remember my Dad’s. Funny you passedover all the stuff I found interesting. It also was depressing so much to clear away.
@fredrobinson6990
@fredrobinson6990 2 жыл бұрын
What a find! I was hoping you would have gotten the metal birds at the beginning of you’re search, but you got a lot of neat stuff.
@tinafisher
@tinafisher 2 жыл бұрын
wow, that was great fun!!! Your son is pretty dreamy! Thanks for bringing us along!
@lynnmaupin-simpson1215
@lynnmaupin-simpson1215 2 жыл бұрын
OMG. I loved this. So much cool stuff in great shape. THIS WAS SO FUN. Thank you for taking us with you. Plus, this kind of junket,highlights your knowledge of so many things. It is good to see your son with you. I hope he realizes just how much you know. So much knowledge is being lost. And when you were looking at the dictionary you said we used to use more words. We don't use words anymore. So jealous of this fun trip!
@rosaliebarry5995
@rosaliebarry5995 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I live in New Mexico but went up to Canada for 11 years from 1968 tp 1980 as I married a draft dogger during the Vietnam Nam War. You passed up an antique tub faucet. Also a tin ceiling panel. I couldn’t tell if there were more beneath it. Those pressed tin ceiling panels are worth a lot !
@MartinsNewTeeth
@MartinsNewTeeth 2 жыл бұрын
I saw that tin ceiling tile, too…
@sandraabshire4923
@sandraabshire4923 2 жыл бұрын
It was a very well organized pile of treasures!!
@brianhenry2385
@brianhenry2385 2 жыл бұрын
Just finished this video. Since it was a long one, had to split it over a couple days. Looked like that first room had the better (at least smaller) stuff to flip. A trailer would have likely increased your profit (dollar per mile/hours spent) for all that time spent on the road and helped with the foul weather situation. I enjoy this type of video a great deal.
@loverlei79
@loverlei79 2 жыл бұрын
I talk about Alex and curiosity Inc waaaay too much in my real life. Many times a sentence has started "Alex, my antique dealer in Canada was saying the other day...." Thank you for making this channel, I now have something to say to strangers other then small talk. 🤗
@kaleigh4081
@kaleigh4081 2 жыл бұрын
I do the same thing! My husband knows him now, too, and he's never even watched the videos. 🤣
@bevdever505
@bevdever505 2 жыл бұрын
I’m guilty as well.
@mnmomify
@mnmomify 2 жыл бұрын
This was so cool! Even well lit and relatively clean for an old basement. Thanks for showing us!
@Randy8923
@Randy8923 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed. This was a fun pick. Interesting things. Interesting history of the family apartment building.
@stevek6432
@stevek6432 2 жыл бұрын
Exploring abandoned buildings? 😊 exactly what brought me to your page
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