Amazing auction! Bringing You with me & Then ... a FUN haul of all of the goodies I won!

In this video we are attending an auction at Boltz Auction, Lancaster Pa!
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[@janekopa9297]

Karen, I found you recently and have been binge watching. You are a natural teacher and with no doubt, we’re a great home schooler.👍 BTW, you look incredible in this video. I am so happy that you met the man of your dreams. So many things you find are wonderful memories from my childhood.

[@brianhenry2385]

Frogs vs Toads: different families (Ranidae and Bufonidae, respectively). Most Frog species have smooth, moist skin, a narrow body, long legs and teeth in the upper jaw. Toads have bumpy skin, a short body, stocky legs and usually don’t have teeth. Either can use poison as a defense. Frogs secret through the skin. In Toads it’s held in poison sacs behind the eyes. Frogs prefer moist environments, toads enjoy dry conditions.

[@SamIAm2000]

Ive just noticed that your subscribers have jumped up a bit. Delighted to see that! I wish i could tell the world to watch your videos.

[@mrsresell2519]

Absolutely beautiful ring on your finger Karen!! 😜

[@_Lisa_S_]

Yes, I noticed that as well ... hmmm

[@KLeonardM]

loved everything. Especially your third finger left hand GEM!!!

[@taracat7723]

Twisted wood rod would make a great curtain rod or wall rug holder.

[@brianhenry2385]

Auction Box Lot: for many years, I worked for (and sourced at) our large Brick and Mortar local Auction House. I found buying box lots (and large remaining lots at or Estate Sales) had some of the best ROI in the game. What I’d do is first make sure the lot had something I wanted or enough quick flip value to cover my buy in cost. Then, I’d make new box lots up from the remaining unwanted items (often merging 2, 3 or 4 similar lots from different sales/sources). When I had enough of the lots prepared, I’d consign the newly made lots back to the auction house, a month or two later. Kept the mess in my workshop and storage issue to a minimum and the earnings (after fees) from the freshly made lots would be nearly free money. The categories are endless: hand tools, pottery, jewelry, vintage toys, garden tools, record albums, etc.

[@brianhenry2385]

At some auction sales, if I didn’t buy enough individual items to fill up my Truck (or usually my truck and enclosed trailer) I’d buy 1 or 2 large groups of remaining items, if they were on the auction floor in Plastic Storage totes (with lids). I would do this just to get the storage totes for pennies on the dollar. When I’d sort out the lots, looking for resale items, I’d keep the totes in the styles I liked for my own listing/storage needs and use those I didn’t care for to send back later with fresh consignments. If you’ve purchased good quality totes lately, you’d see that I’d be buying totes and get the goods inside for ”free”. Doing this regularly meant I got literally hundreds of Rubbermaid and Sterlite totes for pennies.

[@lisakemplin5062]

20 years ago me and my girlfriends we go to auctions once a month especially in the warm weather and pack a lunch and sometimes bring wine and sit and watch things go

[@ricochetkitty7215]

That sounds like a lot of fun and I bet you have lovely memories!

[@PJFAZE]

Hi Karen! I can't find a single creamer on the whole world wide web listed with a lid. It seems as if only the sugar bowl came with a lid. So cute! I love the 70's! Thank you for your videos! I feel less crazy watching them while I list in my basement full of thrifted items! :) I love your system, I store things the same way! "Great minds think alike!"

[@wanda4573]

Wish I knew about that place when I moved to PA. I was 3.5 hour drive away. Amazing for $15.00. Easy to remove stain out. Love your earrings with your outfit. Make a lamp with twisted wood? Could add a tapestry to it. Love ducks and lions.

[@brianhenry2385]

Griswold Cast Iron: 140 years ago there were many, many American Companies making Cast Iron kitchen items like Pans, Bakeware and Dutch ovens, but they fell by the wayside in the middle of the 20th century. Wagner is another well collected brand, but many really old pans do not have brand markings, often just a casting number. Griswold stopped about 1957 (I was born in 1959). I think Lodge is about the only one left and they’re plants are near you in Pittsburgh, so you should see more Lodge the either Griswold or Wagner. Lodge survived because they came up with pans that didn’t need to be seasoned by the homeowner.

[@elainelaboy6369]

Love the information, like history.

[@brianhenry2385]

Yes, cast Iron has always been on my list of interesting items. Not just pans, but door stops, trivets and architectural pieces. The industry in the US took a big hit, after World War II, since alternative materials (like aluminum and glass) began making inroads into use in the Kitchen and Cast Iron always had some negative aspects, like weight, freight shipping costs and the need to "season" the cast iron from time to time. Also, China began introduction less expensive versions in the 60s and 70s.

[@vanillayogurt5650]

Lodge is in South Pittsburg, Tennessee

[@CatLover-dj3uv]

I'm new Karen. Ive had my favorites for many years on KZbin. I was so active for 10+ years until struck down by a crippling disease. I miss it so much. I am/was a reseller too. You, sweet lady, have just gained your spot in my hall of fame. Love your methods. Thank you

[@lavenderclothesline]

I’m so sorry!! Thanks for your kind words of encouragement 💜💜

[@kirstenrissling879]

I don't even care for marbles, but man!! They are calling to me! And I want the lion bookends!

[@littlekatiebird779]

Wow, I loved the plant stand, awesome deal at $15!!

[@jorikaduplessis2701]

The wooden birds you looked at were Mynas from India.

[@NanaColeen]

I loved this video so much🌹 The bids you won were look beautiful, so do you.Heehee but true. Your calm and easygoing ways plus your wisdom keep me here and enjoying your videos. Thank you again for the work you put into your channel.❤👍

[@Lanaslife247]

Can’t even tell u ho much I love your videos ! Thank you for taking us along with you treasure hunting .. I am also a treasure hunter ❤

[@forgiven5919]

I adore the lion bookends. I bought that exact brass crab for my mom at goodwill , she is a cancer. You got amazing deals 👏.

[@brianhenry2385]

Barrister Shelves: most of the real ones (lots of cheap imitations) are stacking modules. There is a base unit the first shelf sits in, then you stack additional interlocking modules until you have the height you need and put a “cap” module on top. Gravity holds them together, but separate modules makes them much easier to move when needed.

[@brianhenry2385]

At auctions/estate sales in our area $100 and up (per section) is about the norm for a good antique cabinet maker.

[@brianhenry2385]

If you’re seriously consider bidding on a future unit, don’t forget to check that the cabinet has all original matched glass. Sometimes one case gets broken and gets replaced with more modern glass, which lowers the value. Stand back and look to check for tint variation and open the glass doors and look at the rear glass stops (hold down trim strips) to see if it’s been pulled and put back badly. Also check that the glass doors retract and open smoothly. Back when I worked for a large auction house, some consigners would stack mis-matched shelf units that were married together from slightly different styles/years. Usually the wood grain and finish would vary slightly, to give you the tip-off.

[@deanna8217]

My mother had some about 30 years ago. I loved them. I asked her where they went one day and she had gotten rid of them. So sad. :(

[@KellyB3]

Ahh. My parents had that crab ashtray back in the late 70s early 80s. Great memory. ♥️

[@robinmp8300]

frogs are smooth and green toads are tanish brown with lots of bumps :)

[@dorothyrobdau7365]

I like auctions too. Nice things to list, I'll check back.

[@gggrandmotherannonetsy423]

Once again I am amazed at the variety, quality and price of items in PA. If I'm ever in need of inventory, a week in PA would be at the top of my list. Great video. Thanks.

[@deanna8217]

Me too. It pretty much sucks here in AZ.

[@arejnyl]

Love the urch, back up comment. Keep doing that and a deep dive like you did with the barrister piece!!

[@alexandrakozub2501]

Good haul the brass lion head bookends and ducks nice

[@michellefurler3048]

Thanks for the video Karen. I've never been to an auction but it's on my bucket list!

[@elenadoula6673]

Those wooden birds and bears look like they were made in Russia. My grandma had the same.

[@Snail320]

Frogs have smoother skin and long back legs. Toads have bumps and short, stout back legs. Toads prefer dryer habitats.

[@denisewright4778]

Great video - as always! So much fun to visit the auction house with you!

[@mayamcqueen1144]

I’m waiting for “engagement ring” comments…😏

[@nahmanson]

I absolutely love your videos! Cosplay is pronounced kaaz-play, as in costume.

[@brianhenry2385]

Auction State Sales Tax: you mentioned paying Sales Tax at the auction. Most states/Auction Houses let you put a Reseller Permit number (or paper copy) on file at the time you register and the tax is not collected by the Auction House, when you buy Used Goods. Our auction house puts a single copy on file once per year and keeps it active for regular buyers. Resellers later pay the tax as part of their business taxes, on the profit, as part of their business tax filing.

[@janewild9150]

The walking stick is made from thick vines that grow around trees or tree limbs, that’s why it’s twisted. The hollow wood one, no idea! Good thrifting!

[@mindyussery5517]

I have that book case! My middle piece is a fold down desk piece. My parents bought it somewhere in Texas and now it’s mine. I love it! Each piece comes apart so that you can configure it the way you like.

[@Lulu5771]

Another great video and an awesome haul !!!!!

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I have that exact same oak plant stand! I love the detail on it. I paid a lot more for mine, $15 was a steal! Btw- you look beautiful in white😊 Thank you, as always, for sharing. xo

[@818nooner]

I love the video and then videos or instagram pics on how much they sold for.

[@marthamechelis6368]

I hate the ones that get away!! I'll mope for days! Nice video, thank you!

[@sherryrector2275]

Marbles can bring a lot individual. The colors are important. You can get upwards of $100 for just one marble. There was a guy I use to war guy on you tube. He made great money and he dug his in dump sites.

[@paulinewhiteley7908]

Hi Karen. When I was a child we had some beautiful marbles. Of course the girls loved the different colours and patterns. We had our favourites that we never played with in case we lost them!!

[@emilyherr6011]

Auctions are the best! I actually started working as a runner for a local auctioneer a few years ago! Makes it fun to be able to bid while I'm working.

[@suesullivan8745]

I have three of those Globe barrister bookcases. Each of the cases have four sections. My parents bought them in the mid-1950's from one of the big oil companies that was closing their office on the San Francisco Peninsula. I can't remember whether my dad told me that they paid $5 in total or $5 per bookcase. I just love your show. I stopped selling on eBay about 2 yrs ago. I am thinking of getting back into the game. It really is a lot of fun (and work), but I am retired and can do what I want. Thanks so much Karen!

[@cherylrowland5470]

Good morning Karen. Great finds!

[@jeanneewaseck6635]

8:59 and that white mid-century chair with the red pillow on the bottom was one of my dining room chairs. My ex-husband emptied the marital house, then vandalized it, while I was separated from him and we were supposed to be working on equitable distribution through lawyers (did I mention he was a minister?!) - this was in Virginia, in the early 2000's. I continue to see pieces of my former home not only locally!!!

[@lavenderclothesline]

I’m so sorry!!

[@payattention31]

Oh my Gid. This happened to my son.

[@payattention31]

God!

[@jeanneewaseck6635]

@@payattention31 I'm so sorry to read someone else had to go through this!

[@payattention31]

@@jeanneewaseck6635 Yah, his girlfriend came with dad and brother snd emptied the place! She took stuff that was not hers. Nasty!

[@janewild9150]

Omg! Love the marbles!

[@michelleraney3577]

$575.00 for the Globe Wernicke barrister bookcase was a deal! I have one like that which I have my head vase collection in. I love it and have been looking for another one!

[@casinokat1]

Thanks for taking us to part of the preview... I love auctions. And right , you never knows what might sell or how hjgh.

[@darleneridgeway7452]

We bought our lawyer 6 piece set in 1988 at the Nashville fairgrounds. We paid 600$ then. My husband refinished it. We treasure it..

[@seaside2001]

Oooodleso of beautiful things. Yes you are right. You don't get much at Pottery Barn even on sale. Were I live there are a couple of ladies who repurpose that french provincial furniture at the auction in beautiful mineral paint, refinished wood tops and sometimes the drawers are painted or stencilled with flowers. Just gorgeous and so much better than overpriced stuff in the stores now. I wish I needed a new bedroom set just to buy their lovely work, but alas what I have is in great condition.

[@LindaFoyle]

Hi Karen, you look beautiful, thank you, take care💕

[@collinsonthemove]

This was an amazing haul!!

[@mirandacamp4222]

The lions are beautiful! I’d never have a place to use them but so pretty!

[@sgriffiths601]

What great finds at the auction. No frogs. Marbles and those huge sticks are so cool. I love how you are so informative on your items. Thanks

[@sgriffiths601]

Did I win something

[@deborahhalcomb4562]

All our auctions went to online during covid and have never gone back to live. My first buy was two 7 foot shelves of miscellaneous, mostly dishes and glass. One had a lot of clear glass which contained 3 Simon Pearce Christmas trees that sold fast and for big money. Also to of his bowls. I only paid $40 for the shelf of items. That had me hooked on auctions. Love the oak plant stand. I do like the live auction better.

[@maggiecousineau1877]

Wow, you won some amazing items.

[@Ir-of4zn]

Good video...interesting finds..

[@payattention31]

Those barrister shelves I saw one in rougher shape in an antique store couple years ago and he wanted 1,150$ Canadian! This one was gorgeous. Sorry that you missed it. .

[@bereatha1]

Interesting video and great haul

[@BloomByCC]

I am watching this video talking out loud to you, saying oh! I like that! Oh my goodness that’s pretty oh my goodness. LOL. I love this auction haul! Holy moly.

[@neworleans1979]

Karen- Yes, the creamer should have a lid from what I just researched! Beautiful set-I see some on eBay for $150 for 5 pieces. Some have the whole set with napkin holder as well as spice jars! Love your voice-it’s so soothing and you are so educated on so much!!! Wishing you plenty of great finds and flips! Love from Louisiana- Katie

[@patriciamcmanus9522]

We did these same sets in the ceramic shop my sister owned and operated in the 70s & 80s. They never had lids for the creamer... but the shop owners bought and poured these molds themselves so perhaps some did make lids for their shop's creamers. The sugar and creamer lid would have probably been interchangeable. I have some old mold catalogs so I might have an Arnel one - just to see if they showed them with lids.

[@gaylagolusin7848]

I found one of those crabs and sold it (a while ago) around $35. Be sure to list "astrological" for the sign.

[@aprilwillier9610]

Love your show, thank you ❤️

[@aprilwillier9610]

I am acknowledging my prize Thank you.

[@cclovelacegrace]

Wow I can’t believe that they took that blanket out of the box lots and put it in the normal auction! That is not cool!!!!! Usually whatever is in the box lots stays!! I am gonna dm you on Ig:))

[@vickieresler3302]

Frogs have a smooth back. Toads have a bumpy back.

[@LindaKayHolevas]

2nd comment- those marbles might glow under black light. It’s worth checking because they will sell for a higher amount if they do:)

[@mimiominski3465]

I remember the video when you found the Stickley chairs. Your patience paid off! (Btw, my grandmothers maiden name was Wernicke. She pronounced it ‘Wher-nick-e’

[@kitchenworker446]

I think you are correct about the book case that you missed out on...I imagine it is very easy to get carried away with the bidding but Yes! Here in the UK that bookcase would have fetched high money...quality is always worth a second look...I'm like you though and tend to be cautious when it comes to bidding...Jan.x

[@bobbinoethlich3035]

That quarter saw buffet was exactly same as my late MIL!

[@lizlagle671]

Pointed snout, or rounded? I could have just made that up. lol, ty, I needed that. Always spontaneous, always fun.

[@365VintageHunter]

Awesome and video...

[@maggiecousineau1877]

Box lots are for flea market vendors. So many beautiful items in the auctions.

[@Grace2010H]

Shine a black light on those marbles. Some of them will glow! 👍🏻

[@deanna8217]

I'm an antiques girl. You're killin' me. 😂

[@alexandrakozub2501]

A video while the auction is going on would be great.

[@cherylknows2172]

Great video 😊

[@dana44ism]

I've only seen lids on the ceramic sugar canister, but not on the creamer.

[@KLeonardM]

I had to pause Karen. Are you and Roger engaged?? Of course I noticed that left hand going and pointing with that diamond!!

[@LesbaT1995]

I was going to ask the same thing!!!!

[@lavenderclothesline]

Nooo 😂 same ring I’ve owned for years 💜

[@LesbaT1995]

Awww...well let us know if & when that happens. You both seem so happy together!❤️

[@gildathury5205]

Nah you love the hunt Karen

[@karenshellhamer7739]

I thought the same thing

[@jonibarger3147]

I love the giant stick. It reminds me of a Narwhal horn. Great wins! I noticed the beautiful ring on your left hand. Are congratulations in order? 💞

[@glorianelson9538]

I noticed that too!!!

[@lavenderclothesline]

Nope 😂

[@4Zeus20]

I had a those mushroom canister set from Sears. I dont know what I did with them. Lol.

[@mizfrenchtwist]

hello , you did great at auction, good on you😊😊😊😊. great share , thank you , for sharing🥰🥰🥰........

[@taracat7723]

Good money in certain marbles.

[@frontporchministries2678]

Frogs are green and toads are brown 😊

[@lavenderclothesline]

Thanks so much!

[@amylyons4529]

Maybe the marbles are 3/4"

[@donnalemon5880]

I believe those Christmas card homemade containers were just baskets or decorations? My grandmother and her friends made them and put their old fashioned candies or cards in them. I think they might start on fire as lampshades?? lol

[@lavenderclothesline]

The ones that I’ve seen have bulb placement away from shade

[@marym4510]

Hi Karen. Before listing the marbles, you should watch Dr. Loris video about marbles...some bring very good money. 💜

[@carolinefenno5877]

Name your price on the brass Crab! I just moved to FL and that would be perfect on my coffee table. I didn't see it in your store yet.

[@lavenderclothesline]

It will be listed soon!! 💜

[@tonileeacevedo2469]

Those marbles look like they are semi precious stones

[@petesnyder6281]

The top seemed to be missing on the Globe Bookcase

[@chandrawilliams2289]

Good afternoon Karen

[@818nooner]

I guess shipping the pans is best with flat rate box?

[@brendamawdsley9127]

Did I miss an announcement? What's that ring on your left hand?

[@lavenderclothesline]

I’ve had it for years 😁

[@brendamawdsley9127]

@@lavenderclothesline Thanks. I was just hopeful.

[@janiceboling]

the creamer is missing it's mushroom cap!

[@toniagarcia2885]

Karen great video, you look amazing, Can you share your skin care routine..🙏

[@marihawkes-vail4605]

Is that an ENGAGEMENT ring on your hand? It is beautiful and looks good on your hand!!!

[@lavenderclothesline]

Noo 😂

[@marihawkes-vail4605]

Karen, you be who you are the ring is beautiful anyway! and you and Roger are awesome! love you and your daughter, Mellissa and Bare! as well and love your honesty

[@sherryluttrell5054]

What happened with the beautiful blanket moved from basement to upstairs auction ???

[@jocelynebolt1131]

hi Karen I'm going to watch the video, but the lovely ring on your left hand caught my attention. Is it new?

[@lavenderclothesline]

No I’ve had it for years

[@tammybennett5437]

❤❤❤

[@dsteinotr]

Karen, people like me rewire old lamps because we are scared of electrical fires Or because we want them to be grounded. Newer wiring does not mean something is more modern.

[@alexandrakozub2501]

Omg wow so much stuff I didn’t see too much that I wanted except those barrister book case lol too. Starting to save money now and sell on marketplace my whole hoard. I bought old country rose dishes/dinner plates/TO KEEP PAID UP/. HOING TO USE Et like a Queen at the table lol

[@th5579]

I think u got those chairs about a year ago.

[@lindacox9477]

I agree, I think around a year ago.

[@lavenderclothesline]

Really?? Huh 😂