Auction at the Potters house, and Austin got a haircut!

[@Woeschhuesli]

Alex got a great return on the house - look how it grew his channel, that's worth something, too, it promoted him, his work and shop (and family!), so there's that... and we are all hooked, right?! 🤣🤗 I also think it will work out, in whatever mysterious ways... 👍

[@sundance81677]

It also promoted everyone who helped as well. Austin, Hans, Josh and Jakota, etc.

[@carolyn6001]

Yep, if I ever get to edmonton I want to go to his shop.

[@AutumnFalls89]

That's true. I bought a book from him and will visit his shop in August, so he's got at least one more customer here.

[@Pauldjreadman]

I was surprised he sold the house items.

[@dee-deem8501]

And it grew Josh's channel

[@maddieadams75]

Alex always has a positive attitude. Mary house will go to the right person in time. ♥️

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Totally agree. So many of us would love to live in the beloved home of Mary and Alex.

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

Yes it will. It really was meant for Alex!

[@marriedagain2008]

Like Alex said, "things happen for a reason." It will be bittersweet for me, as I have followed The Potter's House from day one. God bless Alex and family. Love from the USA.

[@bryanrvanloo7448]

Alex is one of the "real" people. I love this stuff!

[@russelldeane4591]

My wife and I were in the video. The house was great and Alex is a very nice guy. Wish him luck in the future of the Potter House

[@chrislight9328]

If we had this auctioneer doing a sale in the UK the whole room would leave shaking their heads!!!!

[@rosemarymee]

I know - why do they do that constant babbling?

[@cathifamjourney469]

Yay Austin got the funky 70's hanging light! Sad the house didn't sell.

[@happeedaze1]

I was so excited lol. I too am very happy it went to him.

[@annekabrimhall1059]

SPOILER!!

[@NdnUrbanCat]

Austin, you look great!

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

Ride the Tail of that SHOOTING STAR 🌟 AUSTIN

[@elmarobberts5128]

Now he reminds me of Elvis Costello. lol

[@xa9590]

😍

[@palerider55]

I'll tell ya what... I started watching this series at around 8:00AM this morning, Central Time in Wisconsin, USA... it's now midnight... CURSE YOU, Alex for putting together such a mesmerizing story, and God rest your soul Mary Borgstrom. I had to BINGE WATCH this entire story, but I'm not complaining, what fun. I wish I could have been part of it. I'd have helped for free.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Thanks for watching William! :)

[@windycindy11]

From comments, it sounds like this was the first time a lot of people had seen a traditional North American auction. Scribners did a great job calling. They are top notch. Reminds me of going to auctions when I lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

[@debbivaughn1313]

It was bittersweet seeing all of Mary's final possessions sold, but we're so glad they went to people that will treasure them, and that you did so well. So many people love the house and what you all did with it, I'm shocked it didn't sell yet. We'll stay tuned. Austin's haircut looks great, but I liked it long just as well. Thanks for updating us. The auction was very exciting. Best wishes for the eventual sale and on your General Store.

[@thekingtroll2]

Here is a tip for everyone. Pull those weeds on that sidewalk or knock them down with a weed wacker. THEN use ordinary table salt over top of them. The weed dies completely and it doesn't hurt the surrounding grass. I had weeds growing in my sidewalk. A neighbor lady said she mixes DAWN dish soap and regular table salt in water. She sprays it around her house and around her sidewalks. NO grass grows there and it keeps her from constantly breaking out the weedeater to get rid of them. I just pulled them by hand from my sidewalk cracks and then sprinkled in like a half a teaspoon and then moved on . NO more weeds in the sidewalk or driveway. PLUS it isn't a poison so you don't need gloves or a mask and if you do it for a living you don't need a poison permit.

[@74dartman13]

That's a great tip. I'm going to try it at my place. Thanks!☺

[@gomezaddams6470]

White vinegar works awesome too. Salt can build up and start causing problems with other plants eventually. A little here and there doesn't hurt. But it does have to go someplace it doesn't just dissipate into the air. Vinegar breaks down and a lot of it evaporates and just turns back into an organic substance that isn't a mineral like salt that will kill other plants or get into the water system. It is an alternative in tough spots

[@Objective-Observer]

@@gomezaddams6470 The acid in household vinegar won't work in areas with hard alkaline water... like my part of Texas. The acid in vinegar neutralizes the mineral content and makes plants grow better. If you have trouble with mineral scale on your plumbing, best to not use household vinegar. My parents were organic growers and tried a variety of insect repellants and weed killers. She discovered 20% acid vinegar in a farm and ranch store and that worked... but it is caustic and you must wear protective gear to prevent it burning your skin. For the recipe above, the Dishwashing soap is killing the plants, while the salt kills the soil.

[@FurnitureFan]

Great tip. We did this at one house we rented and also mixed the salt with boiling water. It banished weeds for a whole year and a half on the paving. I would only do that on a paved area, but it's quite effective. Also, I found pouring the saturated salt solution on a large series of gaps was so much easier on the wrists than spooning it on one row at a time.

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

Good tip

[@barbfrank917]

I believe Austin will have a part in the Potters house. Where I live we have a historical home the city runs and takes care of. My friend had her 60th party there. She also had a book signing there. They could have bridal showers, baby showers, the town board could have meetings there, any small family business meetings, etc. Etc. Here we had a Rhubarb fest. They could have a Mary potters day. Use it for a one nite s stay, golf outing, a special couples anniversary , grandparents are in town. And Austin could be part of that, if he so choosed. Good luck Alex in the sale.

[@justjudycrafting7401]

I think the same way as you do. I believe that it needs to be yours a little while longer. I was ready to cry if you said it sold. I guess I took this story so to heart. And fell in love with Mary.

[@sheri3108]

I was prepared to cry as well!

[@speshulk1976]

I cried anyway so there ya go 🤦‍♀️ Just got pretty attached to Mary and her house......oh and and an angel named Alexander! This story!!!!

[@berniekumali-rodrigues1170]

I'm ready to cry with you when the Potters' House sells.

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

Me too watched from day one and when he Honerd Ms. Mary's last wish and drove her buy you could actually see Ms. Mary's smile just Lit the house as the trees waved to her. I still tear up on that. And for Alex to find that bowl on that day. It is Meant for Alex. I made some Successful suggestion that maybe he would open is 2nd store the.

[@LSBraham]

Just Judy Crafting , I feel the same! If I had the means, I’d snap the house up in a minute :)

[@lisauk6736]

Great to see the Auction and a couple of familiar faces...Nice to see Austin and his brother there,new haircut and all and I'm really pleased he won that amazing light fixture! As for the house not selling,I'm sure it will in time...the right person will come along eventually I've no doubt but it feels nice that you still have it for a little longer and as others have said,renting it out is always an option for the time being...The auctioneers did a great job,very enthusiastic lol,and good to see all the items going to new homes!Much love from the UK 😊👍🌹💜

[@elisezamora9102]

I don't know why I cried at the end of this video but I did! From the beginning I was hooked this was an amazing series ! Thank you for all of it!

[@TeamTrumpUSA]

Sorry to hear that the Potter's House did not sell. I have recently discovered that the real estate market can be quite complicated and frustrating. Today however I learned something from your experience. Naturally you were somewhat disappointed but you choose to be positive and have a grateful attitude. This is a lesson I should have learned for myself back in 2016. So, thank you! I live in coastal South Carolina and for the last 58 years we have sponsored The Canadian American Days Festival. (Can Am Days) Never met a Canadian I didn't like. My best to you and your family. I am sure the house will sell soon. Cheers

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Alex, you have such a beautiful heart to show Mary your work as it happened in the house as you went along. I bet she really appreciated it. I just love your energy, knowledge of antiques, how you love our life. It shows. Bless you !!! ♥️🙏🏼🔆♥️

[@tamigarrett3513]

I liked Austin’s pony tail. Suits him more than short hair.

[@MultiMorgenster]

Austin’s surname is very apt: Tischler in German means carpenter.

[@l.m.o.8948]

MultiMorgenster Austin would do well to buy it and find renting roommates.

[@karenkoe7096]

@@l.m.o.8948 People have to live in the area where they do business or work. I don't think he lives in that area.

[@keener1137]

@@karenkoe7096 Alex met Austen and his family out at dinner in the restaurant/bar in town so I think he's definitely local.

[@AustinTischler]

I live about an hour away

[@lukegervais6257]

@@AustinTischler 😂 Hi Austin. I live about 45 mins away from alot of work around here. 315 people I also like my little niche- Steph Luke's mom

[@yoligranadis8862]

Alex so sorry that the house didn't sell. Stay positive the right time & person will come along. Rent is a good option in the meantime. So many of us are praying

[@investigator77]

I was so excited to see Austin bidding on my favourite piece!! The squiggly lamp! I LOVED that lamp. First time I saw it, I yelled "that's AWESOME" and my husband laughed at me. He knows I like funky, unique things, and so when it went for almost $400 at the auction, I was SO happy that Austin got it! You can tell he felt like a real part of that reconstruction, and an understanding of Mary as an artist. I am so happy that you had such a good sale, and hope you rent out the property to someone who stays a long time! You always not only do the right thing, but bend over backwards to do it! The compassion and caring you have for everyone you meet, is palpable. The gentleman that you helped out with half the money you made for selling the Bambi cell, to get him back to Toronto..... that was the most amazing thing. When you went to see him a year later, it just could not have been better. That small act of kindness, honesty and compassion, changed that mans life. You are a good Canadian boy Alex!

[@magicskyway]

Austin's A+. Glad he got the fiberglass spaghetti lamp.

[@seanhaugen2437]

Who knew bidding on a 70's swag lamp could be so intense!?! I can see why people attend auctions regularly, so entertaining. Alex and Melissa have the right outlook on life, stay positive my friend. That beautiful home will go to the right person, family.

[@sandysani6045]

Crispy green hedge! Wow! Some good memories, of your adventure with this property!

[@ta8905]

Love the hedge! Do you know what the name is?

[@sandysani6045]

@@ta8905 sorry, I have no idea! But if you take a picture and ask at your local garden center, they might know. This one seems to be very low maintenance, just think how long no one was taking care of it and then Alex gave it a little bit of love, time and care and wooohsh! It grows again like magic! Super green and vibrant!

[@mrslaslop8927]

@@ta8905 Cotoneaster (pronounced Cot-own-ee-as-ter)

[@ta8905]

@@mrslaslop8927 Thank you!

[@ellebelle8515]

Great attitude, Alex and Melissa, 'Everything happens for a reason." For one, being an Albertan, I know that it would have been a crime to sell that beautiful house for so much less than it was worth. Everyone there knew as well. Some could have afforded it for that price, but they knew that it was worth so much more. They knew that whoever bought it should pay what it's worth. --A lot of good people took part in today's events- very positive atmosphere, as your supporters on this channel are. God bless and continue the journey with the Potters House for just the right buyer.

[@lindaball403]

Austen looks amazing!

[@TheCazzybee]

Really pleased Austin kept bidding and got that beautiful treasure one of my favourite bits ... no spoiler alert here . Good Luck with everything Alex ... everything you do IS worth it . Thankyou as always for taking us with along the way . Best wishes to you and family from me in UK 🇬🇧

[@tsworld9183]

I love Austin's jacket

[@AustinTischler]

T,s World thank you!

[@tsworld9183]

@@AustinTischler YW I have the purse to match it...

[@lainiegrantman2935]

Thank you . I stumbled onto this Potters House series and it was wonderful . Thank you for teaching this American (Wisconsin) who Mary was . When she passed away i watched that video in tears . I spent the first night watching part 1 thru part 11 , i could not walk away . The house looks wonderful and i pray you find someone who will love it .

[@echoedinnocence]

My dream of winning the lotto and buying this house is still there. Sorry you haven't sold the house. 😢 I wish I could buy it and open a b&b and teach pottery. I'll let you know Wednesday if I win the lotto! 😂🤞

[@debragarrison376]

I have the same dream...

[@sandysani6045]

"Spoiler alert!" To those who haven't finished watching the video!

[@virginiaryno2631]

👍Hope you all win the lotto💙✌🤞keep trying if you don't win this time.

[@MyLittleMagneton]

You rarely buy a house with cash outright. If you want the house you can take out a mortgage.

[@thany3]

@@MyLittleMagneton Anyone can't just get any mortgage. It's a pretty big house, with special heritage, and a pretty big patch of land around it. It probably isn't exactly cheap.

[@kpdvw]

Never mind what is being auctioned off, the entertainment value of the Auctioneers Voice is just priceless to listen to!

[@scribnerauction8303]

Check out our Channel 🙂

[@MarcosCodas]

That lady upfront yelling "YEP" is my new favorite person. Wish I had that every time I try to win an argument with my wife! Haha.

[@jami1677]

Lol

[@Jmike12345]

Oh. Be careful what you wish for…,, 🤣

[@ComradeMei]

I found your channel and watched all of the Potter's House videos in the past 2 days. I loved this series and now will watch all your other videos. Thanks for the entertainment and I wish you the best of luck in all your future projects.

[@HannahMattox]

Auctioneers make me nervous yet curious the way they can do that tongue twisting 😂😂 I'm loving this so much ❤️

[@HannahMattox]

The battle over that swag lamp! Shewwwwwww!

[@HannahMattox]

😂 that's crazy. I love the excitement of auctioneers!

[@heathermckay2327]

Oh Wow Austin looks awesome....

[@crafterdeidra]

Austin definitely looked like a different person. I'm glad that he got that cool hanging lamp. The house will be bought by the right person in time Alex. Mary is one happy person that her stuff got sold to amazing people in her town. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@cynthiabohli-nelson1824]

Great auction! Mary's spirit will bring the perfect home buyer to you.

[@hannahmore9118]

You can always rent! And hire someone local to manage it for you. In the long run you can earn a lot more.

[@Scorpionturtle]

there is no rental market there.

[@suzannejensen275]

Hannah More I think making it a B&B would be a better option then just renting it.

[@chabka34]

@@suzannejensen275 that's a tone of work

[@suzannejensen275]

chabka34 I have several friends that have B&Bs or they are part of the Airbnb program. My friends seem to love it. Some of them even Incorporated tea parties at their B&Bs. I guess it's like any other business you have some that really enjoy it and it turns out to be a very profitable business for them and then others that just can't handle it and end up having a bad experience with it.

[@chabka34]

@@suzannejensen275 you have to basically drop Everything and just do that is my only problem

[@JudyHart1]

You truly are a glass half full person, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the end to that beautiful home.

[@tamigarrett3513]

This man is a great auctioneer. He doesn’t give up. Very entertaining.

[@robinbobbin9683]

So happy that Austin got the funky light! Hope you did well on the rest of the belongings!

[@Tonya_G.]

Austin bought more than just the hanging light. He also won the wringer washer, couch, and some of Mary's drawings - He stated he won $800.00 worth!!! Austin posted his own auction video here on youtube. His youtube name on here is Austin Tischler. Everything in the house sold except for the Piano, Gas Stove, and Old Electric Saw.

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

All is in divine order. I have a feeling a creative venture will present itself.

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

There we are on the same Wave

[@myfamilymatters]

Great auction Alex. This house is perfect for Austin I think. Perhaps thinking outside the back box and working with a financial institution can get this house for Austin. Look for government incentives for young people that buy homes. My 20 year old granddaughter bought her first home 3 years ago, on her own, no co-signers, because she wouldn’t take no as an answer. As a retired realtor, there are many creative, legal ways to do it. Austin just has to give it a try and then figure out how to use the house to make money.

[@deniseboldea1624]

Sorry to hear that the house didn't sell. It doesn't sound like this place is anywhere near any tourist destination so maybe the B&B idea isn't the greatest plan, but there is a different option. Have you heard about the rent to own concept? If your not familiar with the idea, (not sure if the real estate laws are different in Canada), the idea is that there is a clause in the rental contract that states if a renter decides they'd like to buy the home, whatever they were paying in rent goes towards the purchase price. It's a popular option down here since it is basically a try before you buy option. I don't know if you have problems with scrappers or squatters up there, but I would not leave the house unattended for too long. Did you make friends with a neighbor you can leave your phone number with who is willing to keep one eye on the place?

[@pienpakvis6118]

WoW😳 This is the most exciting auction I have ever seen...a genuine “Cowboy Auction”!. You did an A-1 job driving up the value of Mary’s “Potter” items, With your play-by-play videos of the whole experience, to a world-wide audience. Good work, Alex! I hope that Mary is watching proudly, from Heaven.

[@dgmills5351]

I got to see the auction, I'm sorry you didn't get any offers on the house. The items sold were great prices. Best Wishes Alex for the right person to come along for You and Melissa to sell the Potter's house soon. Thanks for sharing this journey You have been on.

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

ANGEL BLESSINGS 👼 To all Viewer's, Handymen and the Courtesy Inc. Family.

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

Alex PLEASE tells US ( viewer's) THAT YOU KEPT THAT BOWL THAT MAGICAL APPEARS ON MS.MARY'S LAST RIDE!!!😉😏

[@dgmills5351]

@@stoneyfanshier9153 it is Curiosity Inc not Courtesy Inc. Yes I hope Alex and Melissa have kept a few Memories of the journey thru Mary Borgstrom's home...(The Potter's House)

[@retrobebop61]

Austin! Such a super cool guy!

[@keljo123]

I keep telling my husband I want to buy this house and move to Canada. (We live in Florida). We could afford it but I haven't sold my husband on it. He says something ridiculous like it's too far to drive to work. 🙄🙂

[@LindsayDamnit]

Husbands are so unreasonable 😉

[@colleenlassie2600]

HAAAAA !!!!!

[@pissoff234]

Sell the husband

[@annakoch9972]

Who needs to work with a house and a town Like that. Open a B&B for golfer (Is that the word for people that chase the ball they just hit further away?)

[@Pauldjreadman]

Depends what you call unreasonable ?

[@m0L3ify]

"There was a lot of things, as you may have known, that were in this house." I don't think that even BEGINS to describe the state of the place when you bought it. So glad you could salvage so many valuable art pieces and antiques! You did an amazing job renovating this place.

[@sundance81677]

I was sad the house didn't sell, but maybe something better lies ahead. I agree with some of the other commentary that Austin would make a fine new owner. He appreciates the history, just like so many others who helped rebuild Mary's home. I think all will work out just fine in the long run.

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

Pick Austin, Pick Austin

[@MommaG]

Wish the house would have sold today. But what a wonderful outlook on things. Loved this series and your family & friends. Excited about the new store!!!!

[@natalie8212]

I could tell you were a bit disappointed with not having a bid on the house. However, I really appreciate your positive outlook on the situation, it's a great example of how we all should deal with things not going as we planned.

[@22jodyann]

I just discovered you on KZbin whne I was browsing and I caught Hoarder's House! I have spent the last day watching all of the videos one after the other and they are great! I am now a fan of Curiosity Inc!

[@little.danni.b]

I was watching along live in England and was gutted for you when the house didn't sell, but your positive attitude towards it all just reminds me of why I subscribe to you.... I can't wait to follow along with your old store. Good luck and stay awesome :)

[@TheLaurajlee]

Josh, Jacota, Patrick, Dave, Tim, Carmen and Austin Tuesler and his brother. were great workers at the Potter's House. You are so blessed!!! In addition my family had the same washer when we lived on Kennedy Road in Scarborough Ontario Canada. Of course that was in the 50's.

[@annakoch9972]

Congratulations to Austin for the lamp! Really nice pice!

[@barb-jm7990]

I think it is so great that Austin bought the fiberglass round light fixture!! He said he wished he could buy the house. Hmmm. Maybe something to work on there? Lease to buy for Austin? What a fun auction! Wish I could have been there!

[@floridajeanp]

what a fun day! Glad the skunk got picked up. Fun auctioner and staff. Thank you for the video.

[@dayspring1239]

What an awesome experience! I watched the auction this morning after it was over. I am so happy so many people got to take away a treasure from the 'Potters House'. I got my small treasure a few months ago and gave it to my grandson for his birthday! Along with the story of the house that I wrote. Thank you Alex for this wonderful series. Looking forward to the general store now!

[@ProfessorNormal-EU]

So happy that the auction of all the small items did go so well. I am sure that someone special will be the new owner of the Potter's house, and as far as I know you guys are like magnets for good things to happen

[@VoklstWestie]

I dont call a refrigerator and piano small items... Just sayin...

[@margaretf6147]

Austin is a handsome young man, and talented to boot!

[@janecharlton6780]

So pleased Austin got the red glass light .

[@gwenritch]

The right person has not showed up yet for the beautiful home...I enjoyed the auction!

[@patrickprior4393]

Thank you alex, well I guess we get to enjoy the potters house saga a bit longer ,which is great to me!!!🎸🎸🎸

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

Me too.

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

Yea on with the SHOW

[@eliciaburton4862]

Good job, I wish I could buy it, I am just dreaming, I'm an artist and would fill it with art and antiques. I'm still dreaming about Fiddlers Dream House...It was sad to see your nice extras moved out, the house was set for move in. Ah, I can dream. Love your channel.

[@Ashley__Rose]

I love that someone from New Hampshire got an item!! And that Austin got the hanging lamp!!!

[@Flymochairman1]

That must be one big solid piece of glass in that lampshade that Austin bought. I'm imagining it lined with discreet LEDs, a centre bulb only for higher light requirements, but that's just me. It fairly got the party started! Nice piece and well done Austin. Nice. It's a pity the house didn't sell but maybe the right people, the right family, haven't seen and felt the house yet. It was intense fun watching and listening to the auctioneer. Some nice original drawings going to people who will love them. Highs and lows but stuff is moving. Onwards and upwards Alex. (I was was going to try a Dad level Skunk joke but it just stinks!)

[@mjc42701]

So glad you were not sprayed by the skunk, things always work out, I love your attitude Alex.

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

I does have a Happy Go Lucky Positive attitude

[@sandiroberts6296]

I know you are a little disappointed that the house didn’t sell, but it’s true that everything happened when and where it happens. I hope you made enough off the contents that you can easily move forward with your store. Btw, love Austin’s haircut. Thx for sharing this journey with us. It’s been so interesting and only you could’ve told Mary’s story as nicely and respectfully as it was. I’m sure her family could’ve added more, but the little mystery almost made it more intriguing.

[@Ichthus61]

I wonder if it’s possible to find Austin’s funny bone and get him to do an all-out belly laugh! Such a serious guy!

[@peggirl152]

he's shy.

[@speshulk1976]

Just a creative stoic good old farm boy that I think from his videos looks like he might be from West Central Saskatchewan maybe.

[@melstringerart]

Lots of different kinds of people in this world that show their emotions differently.

[@Ichthus61]

I’m not criticizing Austin at all! Just hoping he is happy inwardly!

[@melstringerart]

Meredith C I know you weren’t criticizing him. I was just pointing out that not everyone expresses their happiness in the same way. Your cues would be different to his, so I understand you would wonder if he were happy or not because he’s not expressing himself the way you would (or me also). But I’ve known a handful of people similar that can be bursting with contentment but hardly break a smile, but they do communicate it in other ways. Verbally for example, or through actions. Subtle things. Sorry to ramble 😂

[@suehoyt-oneill9501]

Yay for Austin on the hanging 70s light!

[@soburlvt]

Watching an auction is so exciting! I love to see how everyone works together.

[@naowright9308]

As people bid more and more I couldn't help but smile. You truly earned everything you got. I love the auctioneer.

[@marceenpeters9804]

So happy for you that you sold alot of the furnishings! You seem much more relaxed about the outcome even though it turned out different than you hoped. A little R&R with the family has paid off too. It's a good day! 🙂

[@kingfield99]

wow, garden looks so green now! Great job.

[@moondreams876]

What we need is a crowdfunder where us subscribers throw in a few bucks each, buy the property off Alex for the market value and donate the house back to the town to be used as a museum/tourist attraction. Alex gets to sell the house and it will always be Mary's house in perpetuity. It would always be there if anyone who loved the series wanted to visit and a great thank you to the townspeople who never complained about Alex filming. It's been such a great story and this would be a wonderful ending.

[@ellebelle8515]

I love this idea:)

[@mustwereallydothis]

Wow! I hope you follow through with that plan. It would be my very first contribution to a crowdfunding campaign. If you are really serious, jump right in and just do it. You have nothing to lose. It may not work out but it's certainly worth a try. If you don't raise enough money to do it, everyone will just be refunded. You may want to have a backup plan in case the town doesn't want to take on the ongoing expenses of upkeep and whatnot. Maybe something like donating it to an artist group or even a local family in need. Don't wait for someone else to take your idea and run with it though. That simply isn't how these things work.

[@tereselapree222]

That idea has already been tried. If you go back in the series you will find out what happened.

[@sobeit3356]

@@tereselapree222 Not quite the same plan. They tried to crowd fund with a winning person not to donate to the town.

[@mustwereallydothis]

@@sobeit3356 no this idea is actually quite different. She's talking about us doing a crowdfunding campaign to purchase the house from him. When he tried doing it as a roundabout way to sell the house through crowdfunding and then raffle it off he got fed up with the whiners and decided to scrap the idea. It probably would have worked just fine. He just didn't need that amount of negativity in his life so he scrapped the idea.

[@michellej3140]

Austin looks great with his new hair style.

[@peggywieting2073]

Good grief, my Texas ears can't understand anything! Once in awhile, I hear a number, but that's it! Good thing I wasn't set on bidding. Kept waiting for him to pass out from lack of oxygen!

[@Lily_The_Pink972]

My English ears can't follow it at all! And what do the woman's hand signals mean?

[@rhondallyons9842]

You have a good attitude Alex. It will be interesting to see the future of the Potters house. 😊

[@agnosticprophet]

Wow! Austin had a glow up, nice ;-)

[@mynameis9057]

Aw dang! I was hoping to get in a bid for the skunk! Figures someone took it away. Oh well, Alex,next time you have a skunk for sale,please save it for me. Lol! Bludddddbbbllbblldddbbubblddfourtyfivebbbllbbdd noises my gurgling children made learning to talk,who knew if they didn't develop clear concise diction,that they could've become auctioneers! Lol! As the old saying goes, fact is truly stranger than fiction! Especially when it comes to you and your life! Lol! Hopefully everything goes smoothly and wonderfully for you with the house auction. Let success, abundance, prosperity,joyousness and love fill everyones lives! ▪☆☆☆▪

[@ocanadastandinguard6840]

Thank you. What a story!

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

It really is a Fabulous Story! When the New Owner takes over I won't stop watching Alex's Channels He is REAL PEOPLE ALEX AND FAMILY HAS A HEART OF GOLD. AWESOME WOW

[@natalialipscomb5687]

Although the potters house didn’t sell, I am glad to see that the smaller items and furniture did get to go to new homes and will hopefully be taken care of! I was sad to see the butchers block and the fridge go, because I felt that it really went with the house, but like you said it’s less you have to move or worry about being 3 or so hours away.

[@janicerc4906]

I'm sorry it didn't sell. I appreciate the way you handled the skunk (I'm afraid my temper would have gotten the best of me). I'm glad you have a Plan B and trust that things will work out as they should.

[@gloriadickerman6074]

Alex and co., It would have been so easy for Mary's legacy to be forgotten among so much left-over things in her home. As many stories do end totally forgotten! Thank you, and all who assisted you, in helping Mary's story go on! It is one of the saddest thoughts of a person who is near the end of their journey here on earth, to think that they, and all they stood for, would not be remembered in some way. I appreciate the honor Mary has gotten from you and all others. Gloria

[@angeleyes3505]

Wonderful auction...ty for sharing. I'm glad that you did well on the remaining items. If I could afford it, I would love to own the house. With me being disabled, my income wouldn't cover it sadly. I would treat it with love and pride.

[@laurengriffin5713]

Glad you are managing not to feel too disappointed. You are able to start playing with the new store in the meantime, so hopefully that will keep you feeling happy and excited til this works itself out. Lots of folks love places with interesting histories like this. Even if the town bought it, theres no guarantee they would be able to keep it up. Stay happy and enthusiastic!

[@lisawenzel2364]

You are so right in everything , everything there is a season. Great auction

[@paulaseiple336]

Thanks for letting us feel like we were at the auction.

[@RABLEGION]

Try turning on the KZbin Subtitles when the auction is happening, it goes nuts.

[@dorothyredner9424]

I also am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes it is hard to see the roses within the thorns but those roses are still just as beautiful. As an artist myself I would love to purchase this home as an inspiration for my art. Alas I live in Tennessee so it would not be feasible. I hope that someone buys it who appreciates its true value as much as you do Alex.

[@VTL77]

An empty house might be easier to sell. Most people would want a more modern look and without all the antique decor you might get more interested people who can envision their own belongings in the empty spaces.

[@tigermoon44]

Nope. I had the opposite problem with an empty house and no takers. It wasn't until people saw things in the house, could they imagine their own belongings in the house.

[@Vicki1930]

An empty house is not easier to sell, that’s why home staging is a growth industry.

[@VTL77]

I agree staging helps, but I think the antique look is a very niche market and might be hindering more than just having it empty.

[@robertsitch1415]

It is usually easier to get a sense of scale with Some furniture in the room. Hoarder level clutter generally repulses people. A lot of the reason I feel the house is not selling is that the real estate market in Central Alberta softened when the oil boom ended. There was a house in Brantford, Ontario that sold above asking price despite being full of clown art. Not everyone who wants period furniture would also want old appliances though.

[@gomezaddams6470]

I can't imagine that house with modern anything in it. That's the point of buying an antique house is to keep it somewhat proper. As far as decor. Anything that needed to be modern were hidden things like wiring and Plumbing. If people want a modern house so by a modern house I think it has much more to do with the area it's in pain and the fact that it's far away from bigger cities you just have your own little town there. And it's very cold in the winter so it's like a living in Fargo. Obviously the house is suited for somebody. Every house has it's people or person. If somebody wants to turn it modern I hope the house stops them and haunts them. It's an old house that deserves somewhat relatively time. Belongings. My belongings would fit right in it. When he was first auctioning the house he said that the stuff is in the house you can do anything you want with it. That fridge would have never left! I grew up with one like that so I love it. Plus with the yard I have such a huge Garden most of my Foods picked fresh anyway until winter comes and then everything has been dried so I have lots of low temperature technically raw dried food to eat. It would have been a good place for having neighbor so close. I forget if it has a basement I don't think it does maybe I definitely need space for food things and some sort of root cellar. Being vegan for 55 years before it was a word I believe or if it was I didn't know it. I've learned to make much food by fermenting drying and sprouting. It keeps you extremely healthy and looking about 20 years younger than you are. I don't know what this has to do with the house other than it would be a shame to put modern things in it other than just a little bit of personal things it would look ridiculous actually. Okay I'm talking after having fallen asleep. It's like drunk dialing only just tired and I don't even remember what I write and often and embarrassed later. Right now the phone isn't working well so who knows what it says

[@chantalserrano730]

I'm glad Austin got the lamp, a nice piece of Mary's to have to remember the journey : )

[@tyedyedqt]

Who knew auctions were so action packed and exciting! :)

[@maryhenderson1529]

Auction was neat to watch, sad to see items leave, but it’s good that they will be used again instead of just waiting around. Hang in there Alex, the house will sell when the time is right.

[@Catlady1966]

Love the hair Cut! very handsome young man

[@lukegervais6257]

He is either way -Stephanie

[@leedress2187]

that house brought me to your channel. hope there is a great future for it. best of luck..

[@karentashua.14s13]

Glad Austin got the lamp , like the idea of him being a caretaker of the home or some sort of offshoot of that idea .....

[@chrisanderson9856]

I love your attitude of everything happens for a reason and you are meant to be the care taker of Mary's house. I'm sure she is looking down smiling and happy that you took such great care in redoing her home!! I too, believe that things happen for a reason!! God Bless !

[@RachelRaeism]

Now I know the story of the skunk!..lol Sorry the house didn't sell... it's just waiting for the right owner... I got 2 items from the auction... happy I'll have something from the Potters house!

[@j.johnson7296]

Cool! What did you get??

[@stoneyfanshier9153]

What u get hon? That's love 💘 AWESOMENESS

[@RachelRaeism]

@@j.johnson7296 I got the vintage radio and a guitar

[@RachelRaeism]

@@stoneyfanshier9153 I got the vintage radio and a guitar.

[@j.johnson7296]

@@RachelRaeism That's awesome!

[@micheleeve6054]

Awesome Auction Alex! Thanks for sharing your journey. Good Bless You and this precious home.