2 thrift stores 30 minutes, $150 Profit! what did I find?!?

[@karenkaren3872]

Ask Josh to make a hand to sit the sphere in he would create something special its what Mary's art deserves. Happy New Year from Adelaide Australia 🍾

[@loissaedder2214]

My thought too.

[@sandramatrana8114]

Great idea.

[@isobelsmith6999]

Best idea yet 👏

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

Yes!!

[@cherylhuhn6180]

That would be cool

[@richwhitaker1506]

Even though the sphere is hollow, it looks top heavy on that wire stand. I find the idea of a pair of hands gently grasping it seems appealing. As if still in the sculptor's embrace... Happy 2022, Year of the House!

[@l.m.2404]

The wire stand is a distraction to the beautiful work Mary put into her sphere let alone plain ugly.

[@joh7636]

I'd go with a museum/gallery type of aesthetic for Mary's sphere. The stand needs to be as unobtrusive as possible (ideally invisible!) to put full focus on the sphere. You could go with a clear acrylic holder, or paint the stand the same colour as the wall behind it in your new home. Is it destined for a niche of it's own there? I WILL stay tuned... I really love that sphere, Alex, I'm so glad it's the one piece you chose to keep!

[@l.m.2404]

Joh, I agree with you 100%. I would almost like the see it under a large cloche if it was in the open, on it's stand. It might when be an idea to talk with the company insuring it to see what they suggest. I love it, too.

[@darianroscoe1017]

I can't believe you didn't get that vase for Melissa! One more thing to move won't hurt, and she's working so hard getting ready for the move, she might have appreciated the thought...plus, it was a gorgeous vase, would have looked nice in one of your art niches catching the light.

[@cosmiclotus]

Yes ! I really wish he'd go back and buy it.

[@Sarahscircleoffriends]

I think the sphere is vulnerable to being knocked over in the thrifted stand. Could you commission a wooden stand that has a heavier base with an upper area that is custom fitted to hold the sphere? Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@Dave_Boyer]

I spit me tea out, when you said the joke about your “Pee Wee hanging out…”

[@connieholdren6534]

Your stand that holds Mary's sphere, needs to be a hand! :) Maybe you could find one from the company you got your guitar holders from! Or like someone else suggested, have Josh make you one!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

Or Atlas; he could hold it on his shoulders.

[@terrylynn9984]

2 years ago at a Goodwill I found 1940s Pyrex bowls in the red and blue, pretty much pristine, paid a whopping 2 bucks and giggled out of the store they now sit in my corner hutch. Love thrifting videos

[@jasonflay8818]

A couple months ago I saw two Hudson bay blankets (from the 1950/ 60s) in the drop off bins I asked if they could price them so I could buy them.... They charged me the price of any other blanket..... A whopping $3 a pop! Thrift stores are great

[@rachelh5211]

@@jasonflay8818 What a score! Our thrift stores would never do that. They have certain people who do the pricing and they won't even sell anything without a tag.

[@Apk07]

I think the first "stand" you looked at was nicer. It wasn't as elaborate or tall, but it didn't take away the focus from the sphere.

[@TheChobyter]

Maybe by removing most of the rings and these swirly bits right at the edge of the sphere, you could set the focus back to the sphere?🤔

[@LessThanThree76]

Exactly my thought. Needs to be a really simple piece. 👍

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I think the problem with that one (my fave, too) is that it’s too short for what he wanted.

[@sharonlouisedoud9769]

Alezander I love the way Melissa immediarely pops inro your mind when you see something she might like. Makes me think that you like her or something.

[@glendajorde9062]

but he didn't get it, always room for something as beautiful as that. 😪

[@mmontagart]

The Goodwill bin stores are great for old books. Everyone overlooks them. I got a first edition of Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea there for little more than pocket lint. Made a great host gift for one of my art patrons!

[@lisaowen6103]

Sorry Alex , that thrift store wire thing for the sphear looks like poor choice or accident waiting to happen. For that exceptional work of art.

[@auntiedee7447]

Find a hand statue to hold it . They have kits you can buy and make your own hand statue.

[@isobelsmith6999]

Great idea!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

A priceless combo: Mary's sphere and Alexander's hand.

[@Seed833]

I gotta hand 🤚 it to you, great idea!!

[@auntiedee7447]

@@Seed833 hope Alex sees it and thinks so.

[@aprilfool8329]

Your thrift shops have a lot more to offer than the ones near me! That stand you bought for Mary's sphere looks to me like an accident waiting to happen. Just one bump and the whole thing will topple over possibly breaking the one thing you kept to remind you of Mary. If the stand has to be tall, find one that is more substantial in weight and wider so that it will show off Mary's artwork while still protecting it from falling over and breaking.

[@jonijohnson5110]

Alexander- I want to thank you for sharing your adventures during these not so nice times. You have brightened my days and provided much to be curious about and to enjoy. I sincerely thank you and Melissa and all your crew. Happy New Year to you and yours!🥳

[@knedy]

I would hire a wood turner to make like a nice black walnut or koa stand. Well you're canadian so maybe go for maple? There's plenty beautiful flame maple or maybe a spalted maple for a little more rustic feel too it.

[@wendajones9040]

I think that stand looks too flimsy for the sphere!

[@lynnmoonan-palermo3508]

Paint the stand the same color as the wall will be where you are going to display it. That way the sphere stands out and the stand blends in with the wall.

[@cosmiclotus]

Go back and buy that beautiful blue and green vase, it would be beautiful in your new house. I love those colors too, we are April babies, spring colors are so beautiful

[@leahr.2620]

That's blue and green vase was cool.

[@qazwiz]

for Mary's Orb, i suggest two pieces of plexiglass held 90° angles with simple half cuts to allow to stand up.

[@jordynoleymom]

We got a fondue set for a wedding gift back in 95 and I’ve debated thrifting it over the years but always hang on to it. We’ve used it once or twice I think in 26 years!

[@MaryB-ps8lg]

I have two complete fondue sets from the 70s and used both frequently back then. It's probably been a good 10 years since we used them. There is a restaurant here called "The Melting Pot" nothing but fondue. It's expensive and always busy.

[@jordynoleymom]

@@MaryB-ps8lg I loved it when my mom did fondue back in the late seventies and early eighties when I was a kid. - lifetime ago! I wish I had her old set! It was much nicer than the one I have! I still have her old cookbook though called cooking for fondue. Maybe some day I’ll actually use it!

[@tenthz]

I use my fondue set for melting chocolate when I make candy at the holidays. I think I made fondue in it once. :)

[@robertfarley2854]

Make a cast of your own hand to the elbow holding the sphere. Put a nice wooden base on it (Josh should be able to help with that)

[@patpeters6331]

Paint the stand silver, it'll look quite modern & show off the black sphere.

[@Mark.Watson]

Yes. silver would look great.

[@roliepoliecolie2200]

When you were looking at that green/blue vase on the bottom shelf was a red bubble vase. It looked to be a Blenko bubble vase by Wayne Husted. I have 3 but not in that color. I would've loved to pick it up and look at the bottom for further inspection. For Mary's piece, a nice 3 legged wooden carved stand would work great. I use them for pottery with a round bottom.

[@jrochest4642]

THIS. Alex walked right by a number of pots and things I would have taken a look at.

[@sandranokes7443]

I've dug through those bins before. Not my favorite. I have found some nice quilts in there and furniture is cheap. Great place to furnish a house on a budget. I loved that vase.

[@canadiancatgreen]

that playset Micro Machine is cool I never thought it would be worth that much I have the van too I think somewhere Micro Machines were soo cool and still are

[@judygollihue801]

You are a trip. You're so smart to be such a young age. But I so enjoy watching your videos. Please have more of Hans he is precious.

[@hmparker2054]

Thank you for taking us along! Love watching your videos!

[@alicedupreez1072]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Love thrift shops

[@redknight1322]

I'd recommend that you place some felt pads on the contact points of the stand so that it doesn't mar the finish Mary worked so hard to create.

[@hippydippy]

It would be interesting to see the sphere base painted with a chrome paint. I know they make some really good ones that aren't that expensive. It would draw the eye, but maybe too much bling... Maybe not. Just a thought.

[@DebiBrady]

I was thinking rubbing bronze on it

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

My first thought was an Aluminum paint.

[@denisemeredith2436]

Why decrease the value by painting it?

[@cyndicunanan400]

@@denisemeredith2436 she’s talking about painting the stand, not the actual sphere.

[@catherineedwards8130]

Yes to Josh,no to the current stand. Happy New Year

[@caroled5734]

Wow! Great idea Karen! Josh would make the coolest hand to hold that sphere.

[@emilyferrante4589]

Something crystal would be nice to hold your art piece... so it appears to float

[@pajaro685]

"I don't like picking up scraps, i like going to the source" Said Alex and drives straight to another thrift store. Onya as we say here in Australia!

[@mattmiller4778]

I bet Josh could make the perfect stand for that sphere. Seems like a cool idea for an artist to make the stand for another artist piece.

[@oxtuckian]

The green/blue vase was my favorite. Happy New Year to you all! 🥂

[@mcwatersd]

You can find some interesting things thrifting at times. I used to do it all the time esp at one time for furniture. The place I like have put their prices up so much that you could probably buy new for close to the same price. I no longer shop there . You found some awesome things. I would have Josh make you a stand. Mary meant a lot to him too Im sure he would come up with something awesome. Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤

[@curtainsup9]

I think you should have gotten the lovely vase...what is one more thing to pack for the new house? The stand as you know, just isn't cutting it.

[@99999janice]

Paint it a copper color. It will really set off the black. You could also gently bend the curled parts down so it sits more in the stand. Thanks

[@The_Smith]

Some sort of a wood stand, or even if I dare say clear plexiglass . . . might suit that sphere,

[@ljtlove4519]

I don't think you have any earthquakes in your area, but you will have 3 possible ones in your new house. I would mount any tall display stand onto a solid base to keep the ball intact. I would even consider some type of tacky tape or wall picture mount removeable glue to make sure it stays in place for an important piece like that. Love it when you think outside of the box!

[@juliapernicka2698]

That vase was very pretty. If you bought it you could’ve just stopped and bought a bouquet of flowers and gave it to Melissa as a… Just because you’re wonderful gift.

[@cosmiclotus]

Yes ! They need that vase and that would be such a nice surprise

[@p.k.carlson6646]

Paint the stand. white or lighter grey so the sculpture will stand out and the stand will hang back...

[@vzeimen]

In my opinion, if you're looking for stuff for your own home, the best deals at a thrift shop are lamps. They are crazy expensive to buy new and if you find one that's the shape you like, it's so easy to clean them up and paint them with whatever color or metal color you want and they look brand new with a new shade.

[@wuznotbornyesterda]

I got an old large ceramic vase from a shed, handle on the side broken off and another chip. I used Durham's putty to restore it and spray painted it with hammered bronze. It's beautiful! If I bought one new in a store it would be $40 or more.

[@ivydickson7596]

Hi Alexander fans, happy new year from New Zealand. 9.3pm here New year's eve. Only 3 hours to New year.

[@barbarat0203]

Wishing you and the family a Very Happy New Year!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

The sphere and the stand remind me of an ice cream cone. Maybe I should eat breakfast now. LOL

[@LauraLouise008]

Thanks for taking us with you, love your videos!

[@marywalker2896]

That pyrex went through the dish washer to much. NEVER put Pyrex in the dishwasher ..I have pee wee Herman .he still talks .he's with my collection of dolls..I would have bought the match box car..I love match box cars .they are all class..

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

There is a special Goodwill near me that sells clothing by the pound. Everything is about 2/3 cheaper. Once I got some really nice leather gloves for 50 cents! It is where unsold items go. The deals are phenominal!

[@greencoloredstar]

We used to love to do fondue at my dad and step mom's house when he were young!

[@lisagrafton2529]

Did you try turning the stand upside down? Those curly ques would make good feet. I was telling at my phone for you to turn it over, like you mentioned you may try.

[@pam6243]

You should get a thick candle holder for the sphere. That metal holder looks cheap and isn't substantial enough to hold the sphere or do it justice. imo

[@stephaniepowers-tanguay6346]

My family does fondue every Christmas Eve. Yum!

[@jenaemarieAZ]

Here in AZ that hutch would have been priced at $150-200 at our Goodwills. They have gotten a little full of themselves down here!

[@janeebarton8166]

thanks for putting a smile on my face, Alex

[@The-Lost-Attic]

hey Archie! Here's a helpful hint… When you're checking for Crystal you're not supposed to ping it. Take your index finger on the inside of it and your thumb on the outside of it and pinch the glass pulling upward quickly and off... then listen to the sound

[@greghott9155]

I have that same Pee-wee Herman doll that a friend bought for me at a yard sale, years ago. Ever since that day Pee-wee has ridden in the back seat of my truck.

[@stormchaser300]

ALEX I HOPE THE STAND FOR THE STONE BALL DOESNT FALL OVER TO EASY ?

[@lizlee6290]

Alex you crack me up when you crack yourself up! You and your Pee Wee Herman!

[@nicola_jonsson]

I hope I'm not the only one who said Value Vilaaaaarrrrrrrggggggeeeeee in Hans' voice as Alex entered the store!

[@aprilkurtz1589]

The stand for Mary's sculpture would look pretty painted a teal blue, it might go along with your seaside theme.

[@randytim512]

You totally crack me up with your commentary on the items in the store. I would love to accompany you at one of your Goodwill and Thtift store shopping trips. 🤣🤣

[@rmk6693]

I love Mary’s sphere. I’m amazed you only kept one piece. I would love to hear your thinking on that some day. Do you ever regret not keeping more? Maybe one piece for each of your kids to take into their homes some day as a memory? There were so many beautiful things.

[@MoonRaven777]

Happy New Year,Alex.I wish you all good health and happiness in 2022. And ofcourse a perfect build new home🥰🏡 You found some nice stuff.Looking forward to see what you will do with the beautiful sphere.🤗

[@luanamcdonald1243]

I think you can paint the stand any color or combination of 2 colors(use painters tape) just like the vase you were admiring for Melissa. Its going really showcase Mary's sphere off nicely.Thx for sharing. Happy New Year to you all.

[@scottstafford695]

I still have that exact same micro machines truck. Loved playing with it as a child. I never knew about the goodwill bins, and I live in Edmonton! Good to know

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Same here!

[@stephanieveenstra]

I agree with something heavy or square as base voor the piece of artwork from Mary. This thingy is nice, but too light. Because of the solidness of the sphere, a square concrete or wooden base would be also very nice. Good luck guys with everything!

[@cecoya]

I also love to do the estate sales more than going to the thrift stores. Things are just nicer and if I find something that I really want I don't have to argue with anyone over it knowing they just put it back on the shelf too. You have a great day and Happy New Years to you all as well.

[@macorourke2222]

Good video. Thanks for sharing Brother Alexander. Happy new year 😀 👍 ♥️ 🇨🇦 🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏🎉🎉🎉💯💯

[@LarcR]

That stand is too busy looking for the plain sphere. You need something simple that won't detract from it. Happy New Year to you, Melissa, Stephen, Jason and Abigail.

[@SongbirdCollageArts]

You have a keen eye, that's for sure. All the best to you and your family in 2022. And good on you for even venturing outside in this weather. I haven't left the house in 2 weeks lol

[@eloisebates7827]

The sphere needs a minimalist stand. Clear lucite, or custom metal or wood on a plain base. Look at museum displays of objects for inspiration.

[@lorig.7127]

Spray painting that stand silver would make the orb stand out. Fun find!

[@pomskylifenova7344]

wow. what a deal! you find the best stuff! love your store. happy new year

[@BeautiflyyBargains]

I didn't get to see the furniture side when I was there last we just did the Bins I want to come in to town now and shop 😃 thanks for sharing the furniture side ☺️

[@BeautiflyyBargains]

I got a shoe mother load when I went also 2 pairs of men's leather Frye's I listed for $140 was good time lol 😂

[@margaretlynch1494]

I'm afraid that stand will be a little top heavy for Mary's sphere. ... one good bump. ... does look nice though. How does it look on the bowl side?

[@robingillespie4467]

O my goodness Alex, for real, that thing will tip over and break the spear, call Josh ask him to sculp Mary's hand in wood and put the spear back into her hands.

[@katharinehammond3215]

Alex I think it you spray paint the stand antique bronze it would really set off Mary's beautiful sphere xxx

[@NitrousDiecast]

I think a clear lucite stand, which is lower, would look better for the ceramic piece.

[@jeremyholst1972]

In my own artistic movement and I would turn the stand over and use them "arms" as "legs"

[@JonBlondell]

I've found some real treasures at Goodwill!! Including a framed 8 bar original manuscript from J. S. Bach! I thought I had it locked up at auction, but just before it came up, an older, obviously well off gentleman breathlessly stumbled in, and bid me up to all the money I had, period. A lousy $400. It was just the two of us bidding, in a group of maybe 100 people. He won, of course. I am a professional musician, and a dealer of instruments and such things. Good for him. It was listed at $25, and I prebid $105. A very rough period in my life. I'm sure he was a professor at The University of Texas, current or retired. Who knows, but he was the only other person who recognized what it was, all week, in a high traffic upscale store.

[@kimberlylott1459]

Happy New Year 🎆. Much love from Minnesota 💖💖💖

[@lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258]

Happy New Years Alex, family, friends & fans!

[@JennyMack]

My sister is a huge Pee Wee fan. Her last house was completely decorated in Pee Wee fandom.

[@karinbfrombavaria3909]

I wish you a happy new jear to you all from Bavaria in Germany ❣

[@bonniehocking7694]

I’d be afraid the sphere would fall off that base.

[@gerbearjones6056]

I would think those that buy used shoes are most likely those that do not have money to buy new! I know many that have no money and have to make do! I am thankful that folks that have money donate their used things so those that have nothing can be helped! Happy New Years

[@loripretti843]

I was thinking the Exact Same Thing!!! When you put the sphere on the stand I thought to myself you should paint that White!!! God Bless You and Your Family!!! Happy New Year!!!

[@ediegilbert8589]

Hey Alex, you can take the dangles off those things you found and then turn them upside down, they may hold the sphere better. Just a thought. Hope you find the right display. I'm sure you will find the right thing and it will be displayed beautifully! 🙂

[@thesam19841]

That stand looks pretty light, i would be worried it might fall over if brushed against... i would attach the little stand to a heavy piece of wood or stone after painting it contrasting colors

[@chielopelstaysafemyfriendx2911]

Hi Alex great video like always 😉 i wish you guys a happy new year greetings from the Netherlands and stay safe Chiel

[@pattiripley7599]

White or a silver rub on it might set off the orb really well. Looks cool and I’m glad you kept something from Mary For yourself

[@Robert_Is_Me]

There is no rehab for dishwasher-faded Pyrex that I know of. The color on those bowls is an overglaze coating on borosilicate milk glass that was kiln-fired on.

[@singlewcheese6401]

Hello Alex! 🎶😎 I really enjoyed thrifting w/you in a different setting for a change of pace! With all of the LIVE vlogs u do, this community is really becoming familiar w/each other and I enjoy reading their comments here as well as LIVE commentary. It's like a bunch of old friends sitting around talking! I like how everyone has a similar idea for the sphere. I have an idea that is a little different tho. I wonder if u would ever consider painting the sphere or would u like it to remain original? I like the idea of painting the black holder silver, as many have suggested. However, I think that if u turned it upside down, the ornamental design at the top would become the legs. I would either paint the entire holder white to draw contrast w/legs giving the appearance of height. Then u could paint the sphere itself any color, but thought a metallic iridescent or perhaps an opalescent color would be beautiful! And if u still wanted to give it a little more flair, how about setting the globe down inside, then putting a wreath of greens (like a X-Mas door wreath) or maybe greens w/small berries or some other small flower w/color mixed throughout the greenery? This would give it a totally new life. We all know art is subjective. However, it could represent the new beginning u and your family will begin in your new home, brought in part from the old gift u received from Mary's home, that was partially responsible for the reason u are now able to move forward in life on your new journey! I think it also makes a lovely story when u finally are able to bring both family/friends thru on a new house tour! 👍🏼 Just a thought. Thank u for your wonderful channel, amazingly interesting content, your special personality and good deeds u do for so many others.🙌 You have a beautiful family and u and your wife compliment each other so perfectly! May u and yours have a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✌🏼💖

[@deniseboldea1624]

Painting the stand would definitely help.

[@LeticiaRODRIGUEZ-lx8om]

You have a great eye and knowledge and I enjoy your videos very much

[@RaySarasin]

I always thought this but living outside of the city. You proved this now and there are many thrift stores in Edmonton

[@eileencarroll6418]

Careful, a stand becomes part of sculpture and that wire stand clashes with the sculpture. A clear acrylic cylinder might work better. Or a clear cylinder shaped glass vase would be more consistent with the modern style. Measure the width of the sphere so you know the diameter of the vase that would work. Dollar Tree, Michael's, Joanne Fabrics,, and other craft stores sell glass cylinder vases.

[@GodessSiri]

A glass cylinder vase would be perfect and they're a dime a dozen, it would be easy to find one the right height and width.

[@twobluestripes]

Good advice

[@lisaowen6103]

They do make display stands out of clear acrylic . Like a baseball or soft ball holder . I'd try your local custom framing store. They may have a resource for that kind of thing.