Buying a 50 year-old Hobby Shop - Part 1

As if we didn't have enough on our plates with 50,000 games... we are in the process of yet another massive purchase. The contents of a Hobby Shop that ran for 50 YEARS. We've built a connection with the owner over the last several months. We've bought tons of retro video games, vintage knives, and so much more from him, we're excited to see what's next! The owner, Ron, is a great business man, and is still nearly a full time reseller himself, even without owning his Hobby Shop anymore.
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[@ChaseAfterTheRightPrice]

Watch where it all started here: kzbin.info/aero/PLrjcRnN9A9LUAd82s6ysfCeMcnLyThZp5 So uhh... was anyone keeping track of how much this stuff is worth? PLEASE. If you're knowledgeable in any of these things discussed in this video, drop some education here in the comments! I'd love to continue to learn. (Model trains, cars, planes, rockets, marbles, pressed steel toys, wooden clocks, matchbox cars, slot cars, vintage advertisements, old bb guns, and anything else you think is important, there's a ton lol)

[@jessemcilvenna2980]

Some model trains are worth a fortune. Just make sure you inspect everything thoroughly!

[@tropicalflipper]

I’m definitely interested in the vinyl records. Even everything you have

[@Cyril29a]

I used to sell on ebay back in the 90s. I would always put auctions at 1 cent and set them to last as long as possible. Things have changed a lot since then but this had the advantage of having the lowest fees and the low price would cause many to bid early and I think fomo kept many coming back. Not sure how applicable this is any longer but I wonder if making small lots and setting them to 1 cent would work for you saving you the trouble of knowing what things are worth and letting the customers tell you by having them compete against one another.

[@djdaps1]

This video was (crapmostank) fantastic!

[@bantam5507]

Man I wonder if he has any vintage signs, would love to buy some!

[@frankguastella3305]

Chase and Skyler, I spent many an hour at Ron's store in Richmond. When I say it was packed to the gills, I am not kidding. You could barely walk through the store because there was stuff all over the place. I was one of the few people he ever let go downstairs at the store. The basement of the store was packed even more than the main floor. He had stuff stacked from the floor to the ceiling with only two small aisles to walk down. It was amazing! I am so happy that you guys are able to purchase his remaining inventory! Ron could not ask for better people to work with!

[@ChaseAfterTheRightPrice]

Frank, I wish we could have seen the store! I’m sure it was amazing. Thanks again for the connection with Ron. It has been amazing

[@flagcityparts]

was his hobby shop in Indiana?

[@frankguastella3305]

@@flagcityparts No, it was in Richmond, Michigan.

[@flagcityparts]

@@frankguastella3305 I was asking because I've sold don coins years ago working with a national coin dealer..

[@frankguastella3305]

@@flagcityparts Ron is still very active in the coin market. He is still doing about 20 shows per year.

[@shermanjewell9322]

Ron is passing his legacy on to Chase, what an honor. The gesture of gifting the coin was proof that he chose the right person to pass his lifes work along to!

[@user-hk6ej6vv8k]

Thanks for watching and commenting get to massage the telegram above to redeem package 📥

[@maxsmodels]

Guys like Ron are the heart and soul of the hobby buisiness and genuine national treasures.

[@user-hk6ej6vv8k]

Thanks for watching and commenting get to massage the telegram above to redeem package 📥

[@chrishargraves5920]

You and Ron totally have a grandpa/grandson relationship. I love to see it. He's such a great guy. And the coin was such a thoughtful gift. Definitely taking notes on how to create better relationships

[@lukefinkbeiner1555]

"Am I looking at myself in 52 years?? If you play your cards right." You better stock up on those blue berries!

[@williamkaylor1191]

The Algorithm brought me here, and I can't believe that this just recently happened. Chase, you and the boys will learn a lot from acquiring this collection. Lots of vintage things, collectables. And I am sure there will be some rare items seemingly made from Unobtainium and Unicorn Horn. Congratulations. I am hoping i will be able to see items @ your ebay store.

[@ChaseAfterTheRightPrice]

Thanks so much for clicking and watching. We are listing stuff from this guy daily and our eBay store is in the link. Appreciate it!

[@KMACKTIME]

My gf me I inherited her uncles house after he passed and it was FULL of trains/comics/coins/computers even after 3+ years theres still rooms full of the stuff lol

[@khanthevideogamehunter2946]

Ask chase to visit he will buy them all :&)

[@doomsday_2249]

The coolest thing about this video. Is you guys get all the stuff, but the money Ron gets, can go to enjoying this rest of his eventful life. Well done boys!

[@SureShotSourcing]

Top 5 best episode! I love when you revisit people you’ve done deals with in the past. Ron is a gem.

[@khanthevideogamehunter2946]

Same here it is the best it shows you another side of the business world and how important it is to keep good relationships

[@Hysetzz]

You guys are one of the only channels that really shows the work that goes into reselling , I'm happy you guys showcase that because other channels don't show the dirty side of reselling. You guys have made my work ethic shoot up , I seriously look up to you guys .

[@PhoenixResale]

Loved the structure and intro of this video, well done!

[@ChaseAfterTheRightPrice]

Thanks Caleb. Appreciate it greatly coming from you 🤙

[@blazenjestergames4025]

Chase and the crew the thumbs up button isn’t enough for this video they need to have a love it button, Ron is pretty much passing along not only 50 years of memories but also a full on business this guy took a lot of good care of these items over the years and and seems like an awesome man glad you guys where able to get this connection

[@sikguitarist]

Ron seemed alot happier this time 🤣

[@RetroReset]

Ron is more than a Legend. What a great and funny guy.

[@jacobwatson5484]

Ron is a gem of a man. Chase and the CATRP crew are great people and you can tell are well on their way to becoming lgends like Ron. You all are great examples of Godly upright Men all around.

[@valkyneila8945]

I followed just from this one view and seeing the comments below.What a great following you have and I've done what you are doing so its a great channel. Oh wow those marbles are so awesome and I'm sure valuable. Brings back good memory's with my brothers and our back yard we had perfect place for marbles.

[@HyperSniperCo]

Chase, everything you do with the old Prieh's Hobby stuff is such bittersweet nostalgia for me, and even more bizarre to know you guys visited the next town over from me! Glad to see Ron is doing well. Michigan is full of so many great people, keep up all the good work and thanks for inspiring in my own reselling side hustle.

[@rkotitan10]

You’re definitely looking at yourself in the future! Congrats on growing the business and channel! 40k soon!!!

[@ChaseAfterTheRightPrice]

We’re close!!

[@maplebeard3807]

This is such a big inspiration to try and get these kind of connections established!! So happy for you guys! Keep up the great work

[@Bryzle1]

I simply would have felt like I’d died and gone to heaven if I had an opportunity like this. It compiles all the things I’ve enjoyed in this life including ‘the hunt’ and discovery of going through everything, separating, cataloging, drooling. Oh my God….My love is in the hobby industry. Planes, trains, toys, coins, etc., all of it.

[@Stand.Your.Ground.]

You are awesome! That old man was and is so cool! Kind of guy you can’t chat with for hours about literally EVERYTHING!

[@lukehorne7903]

Ron sold me my first Nintendo DS! Absolutely insane to just have this randomly pop up in my recommendations. Bought lots of coins from him too

[@ChaseAfterTheRightPrice]

Wow. Lol that’s crazy. Ron is a legend

[@damonwilliams8357]

What an honour to work and buy Ron’s life times collection. What a character too! Well done Chase. 👍

[@sonnyburnett8725]

It’s so enjoyable listening to you all talk and share stories and information and joke and laugh, not to mention Ron is in incredible shape watching him keeping up with you younger guys. Thanks for being so kind to such a wonderful guy.

[@datsniiice]

Ron is an absolute treasure. Really commendable on how all the guys interacted with him. He reminds me a lot of my grandad and although he didn’t have a shop or a house full of stock, his shed was a treasure trove of hand made tools and come-in-handys. Great video!

[@mr.buysalot]

Awesome Video. I love people like Ron keeping the Dreams alive of new collectors and resellers. The stuff is out there if you are fair and willing to work for it. Great Video

[@gertebert]

Goosebumps when that Erector box opened... wow... I played a lot with that stuff 50 years ago!

[@in4d2i0ca]

Cant believe how sharp that man is for his age.

[@PickNShip]

Tell me your a city boy with out telling me your a city boy…. “I can’t back up a trailer “ Haha good stuff guys! Kicking butt and taking names ! I’m in Texas 89 feels like winter to us 😂 I woke up today it was 101 feels like 111 by lunch time!

[@danphelps8865]

Being a stright up person made this deal the deal of all deals! Great job and good hunting

[@MetalHeadGameCollector]

I have learned a lot from both your channels so I want to thank you for that. Today's vlog was one of my favorite episodes when you gave Ron that coin. He seemed almost emotional with joy and your kindness. I hope you cherish that memory and it stays with you till the end. Ron to me comes across as a man that does not show that kind of emotion but it almost came out on this video. I have always respected you but that of what you did brought a new respect for you, at least from my view. You are a good soul and your parents brought you right. I am 44 and don't see much hope in a lot of the younger generation but you and your crew are good people. It is nice seeing good people these years so again thank you and keep up the kindness and great vlogs.

[@BoogieButts]

The power glove that's bad ass, took me back to my childhood playing with my little brother ❤️❤️

[@David-ro8qg]

Wonderful you showed that old gentleman a lot of repack and your surprise made him so happy. Just wanted to say I wish you both all the best in your life .

[@MichaelDrought]

It's great that all that stuff still has the potential to go to an owner that will appreciate it and not just be thrown out by a family member who inherits it 🙌

[@aidanman12]

The people you can meet who share a similar passion are one of my favorite parts of this business would of love digging through the train stuff a favorite of mine to sell.

[@RealCassandraSaturn]

Just wanted to say that after rewatching, you guys got very rare items and priceless items that's worth a fortune to museums as well. You should get some items appraised in case. Because they might surprise you of course. That little cola pinball machine is cool gimmick back then and is worth quite good price. I work in museum lol just saying my two cents 👍

[@fletch218]

Good job taking this leap. Learning about other areas of collecting is always a good thing.

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

I know I enjoyed this enough to subscribe. I had no idea I'd be fascinated with what you're doing until I watched the entire video. And props to Ron for the noble career of making people happy.

[@larav6505]

Wow love this! Just seeing the history of all these collectibles is soo cool.. that’s awesome that he trusted u guys in taking care of all this.

[@BigJohn0732]

Ron seems really cool and enjoy seeing the respect between the two of you.

[@scratchthrift3370]

Salivating! This is the dream scenario for resellers. I am so jealous and these items are super premium too. Crazy

[@diannedavis6833]

What an awesome deal! The merchandise and getting to meet and know a very interesting man. What an experience!

[@Colin_ebay_2023]

The legend of Ron returns. Glad to see him back

[@Jons2funny]

Love the content and happy y’all are doing well! Love these large buy outs. A resellers dream

[@mill1331]

There is no limit to the number of Ron videos I'd watch.

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

I would have loved to hang out with him at his store for a few days. The stories he could tell! Not just about his store or hobbies, but his overall life stories are pretty amazing, informative and funny.

[@Quacks0]

17:00 Now, THAT is a REAL TOY --- precision-built from REAL METAL and MADE TO LAST! Well, and it DID last --- still looks almost new! Too bad we probably couldn't safely allow children to actually play with this lovely collection, though --- most likely every colored surface is coated with lead paint, and goodness knows how much trace presence of other nasties like arsenic, cadmium, or mercury might also be present somewhere in it's construction! Definitely a "look but don't touch" object here!

[@edwardrowlands8596]

Even in your 80s ,I can’t see you giving up the boxed Pokémon !!! Great video again and The new guys are super cool !

[@jahblessin3996]

Classy move giving him that coin. And being nice to him respect never goes out of style

[@philsharp5101]

Ron’s the man 🙏🏻 what a guy,great video of amazing finds ❤️👍🏻

[@bigshothippy]

I love that old guy Ron. What a great relationship you built quickly with him! You guys definitely got a great amount of quality items plus with more to come. That's friggin awesome. Great video. Looking forward to seeing what you guys dig out of the boxes. Good luck!!

[@2013hwcamaro]

80 years old and still as sharp as a tack!

[@georgejosephhaigh7725]

Wow what you just bought is one Helluva of a collection a little bit of every hobby out there and game play to enjoy it a amazing what one person can collect in 50 years great job sealing the Deal with the Man he's an amazing guy with great heart and soul and I know what he means about eating right my Father is 87and let me tell you he can run circles around me the old man is amazing we have a shop and He's there every day of the week. Can't wait for the next trailer load 👍🤟✌️

[@justinmc9287]

I've not watched a second of this and I love it. Thumbs up with nothing more to see. Now I will watch.

[@jvjdrn]

Thanks for an awesome video with this awesome man! Love the history sharing.

[@GamerTreasures]

Really Cool, Ron reminds me of my Local Gaming Store Owner. Good Dude and you can tell! Goodluck sorting and unpacking. Can't way to see the next video at Uncle Ron's.

[@SteveReesVR]

Absolutely amazing guys. Great vid. Amazing pick up. And Ron is a legend!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@reid4028]

Congratulations guys. Hard work pays off. Good luck on the sales.

[@dwfinds3030]

Chase is crazy, thought you guys were good for few months with the video game store haha. I cant even imagine storing everything and listing and keeping it straight with 2 people :) Very cool move with the coin remembering something someone said to get them later is very heart felt.

[@kylewilliam487]

I’m happy I randomly came across this video! Great video! This old dude is awesome.

[@ericelgersma9637]

That is so awesome I love seeing old things he reminds me of my grandpa

[@rafebennett8021]

I think your right - that is defo going to be you in years to come. Love the vid! He seems like a great guy. 👍👍👍

[@XevilangleX]

I'm not sure how far you guys are willing to go out but there is a store 30 minutes for me who is planning on getting out of the retro buisness. I think he has been open for 30 years and is selling a bunch of video games, collectibles, retro toys and dozens and dozens of consoles of all variety. So many video games, consoles, boxes, everything

[@claudiosciarrone4225]

i'm a "right in the middle" collector (turn 50 this years) this video is like a back and forth time machine, is just like to see myself splitted in two, a tear run thru my face...

[@willy7369]

I live in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Where Zippo lighters were created and are made everyday. As well as CASE knives

[@yager6627]

That was so nice of you guys. What great gift for him.

[@user-hk6ej6vv8k]

Thanks for watching and commenting get to massage the telegram above to redeem package 📥

[@Jacobcuz]

Best video on the channel. Love Ron, continue the great works guys.

[@Bacardibatman]

Hope you told Ron how much your veiwers love him from the previous vids. The Gold coin was a very nice touch 👍

[@ChaseAfterTheRightPrice]

He's seen the love!

[@itsBigBrown]

I just wanna say I didnt warm up to Skyler right at first when he was brought on (been watching for about 2 years.) but honestly i love him. the amount of dad jokes and things he says just gets me and i find myself belly laughing constantly either from his jokes or when he missing something and its just so wholesome and funny. i hope you never get rid of his as i feel like hes become a part of the brand at this point.

[@johnfox7243]

Loved how you guys had to bleep Ron!😂😂😂

[@arthurmann578]

Wow! You probably already got back your investment on the Lionel trains alone...and THEN SOME...let alone all of the other fantastic stuff there! You hit the JACKPOT, bro!!! I miss going to hobby shops with my late dad back in the 70's. My dad was an extremely great flying model airplane builder starting way back in the 30s' as a kid! He belonged to a club called the Flying Aces, I believe but had to leave when he was drafted into the big WWII. He won many contests both for indoor and outdoor planes. He even had some sponsorship from companies like Perreli (spelling?) Rubber for testing their rubber bands that were used to power the planes and giving his opinion on. Glycerine and green soap were used to lube the rubber and make it last longer. I still have some of his stuff and even some photos of all the guys in his club WAY BACK then. Good times they were. REALLY GREAT times actually.....😕 PS: Prices for original G.I. Joe stuff was "THROUGH THE ROOF" some years ago! I am not sure what they are worth now, but if you have them with original packing and never touched.....😵😵👍👍!!!!!

[@ruthtakeda1346]

Ron is very sharp for his age.. you guys earn a new subscriber here...🥰😊

[@philipdyke9185]

Now that, it a brilliant video. I love sourcing. But to see all that. Wow!

[@DiyintheGhetto]

Ron is a awesome guy from what I can see inthe video. Cheers to him.

[@trevor245]

This guy is truly one of a kind.

[@richardfosterII7575]

This was nuts. Hope one day I cam buy a huge collection of barns like this.

[@jayb9230]

This is a true inspiration on how to make a connection

[@KiteAndKeyProductions]

That PT Cruiser Zippo is cooler than the car itself.

[@davidatovar]

"Do you have Prince Albert in a can, Well you better let him out" ! Classic prank call. 😆

[@DividendDogo]

Oh wow there are so many amazing things in this video.

[@roberthuron9160]

There were,and hopefully are some all round hobby shops in the New York area,one outstanding one,so far as I'm concerned,is Willis Hobbies in Mineola! Simply put,you're in the proverbial candy store,if you're a child,and as an adult(?),it's even more so!! I KNOW THE OWNERS,and its a real family business! Nice people!!! Thanks for your efforts and dedication,as no one,seemingly knows their own past,much less the future! Wisdom,now,is not a virtue,but an impediment. You guys are definitely understanding of what constitues real value,plus you've got that wide eyed innocence of a true treasure hunter,always the student!! Thank you,again 😇 😊 🙏 😇 😊 🙏!

[@eldrickflowers1831]

Such a cool gesture, I love these guys

[@johnrettig1880]

That G I JOE box was Hand Painted back in the 60's . With the G I JOE , I've heard that it could go for over $ 2, 000 dollars . Don't Under Value the Items that you're getting . And don't let anyone rip you off by giving you a lower price .

[@Samw1seGamegee]

Let’s goooooo! Ron is a legend!! Honorary CATRP Crew sensei.

[@dannyyarbrough5938]

Best video I’ve seen from you guys! Keep it up buddy!

[@yangor8260]

A Power Glove, seriously. That is a statement piece that every friend, no matter what they like, would stop and geek out over.

[@ivor7407]

One man's junk is another man's treasure 🤑

[@gp205]

I just discovered this channel. I enjoy the banter and realistic price estimates. Also, Chase' voice reminds me of H. John Benjamin.

[@jamestuckerrealtor9253]

Everyone in this video is an awesome person. I am all on board for the cars and trains. And YO Joe for GI Joe.

[@MRCHEMICALBLUNT]

I would like to see the young version of the old man when he was a retailer and selling those things.

[@sleepymike7]

Damn! you guys getting more stuff is pretty mind blowing. Hope it does well for you!

[@AlsCollectibles]

Wow! That is Awesome! Great video and everything! You guys are Awesome 👍

[@markbehr88]

Great guy. What a collection.

[@joem7023]

This is a jack pot...I can only dream of finding a deal this good.

[@TheMrSlyxx]

What fun! Great video!

[@RadRelics]

You guys went from video games to American pickers pretty quick lol I want more videos with this guy!

[@shawnyirish1140]

This was my childhood hobby shop in Richmond- if you find any old griffeys they are 100% mine that i sold to buy roller blades.

[@MintyFreshTurds]

I just started watching this video but I am gonna predict this was a very very good idea!

[@davegambill824]

He knew the prince albert in a can joke.