COPS CALLED - $10,000 found inside THIEF'S STORAGE UNIT!

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Locker Nuts episode 690
This locker had a crazy story before I even got to the live auction. It was a thief's storage unit, and even though the police took something of "value" out of it, what they left behind and what I now own is going to blow your mind. You'll see why this is one of my favorite lockers I've ever bought. Strap in for an unforgettable episode of Locker Nuts!
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[@bethcorey6022]

Hey Jack, can’t say that comic books thrill me but I love seeing your enthusiasm when going through stuff

[@LockerNuts]

Thanks! I got a little carried away with them, but they actually are even better than I thought. This really was a special and valuable collection.

[@Daisy-Girl0021]

I feel the same way Beth.. Jack you were definitely taken back to your youth here 🙃

[@momdownunder8125]

It would be great if you could add more comps when going through stacks of comics

[@bethcorey6022]

Hope you’re doing better Jack

[@bolidestar684]

I came on here to write the same thing. Love his excitement.

[@GringoLoco1]

Jim "Croc"? Really, Jack? Really? Come on man, you don't tug on Superman's cape and you *DON'T* mess around with Jim!!! 😉

[@LockerNuts]

I named my old 1983 GMC truck "Leroy Brown", LOL

[@GringoLoco1]

@@LockerNuts 🤙🏻

[@normajefferson3977]

I think because this guy had a thief mentality that he purposely miss labelled the box to throw other thieves off. Just a thought. I’m really loving this locker and seeing you so excited again. Wonderful

[@Kahuna54]

You shouldn’t feel bad, once the police release the unit, it’s all fair game! My parents house was burglarized and many things were stolen, many of which were more valuable to us in memories over the retail value. It sucks but it’s a fact that some people are not worth the value of the elements that make up the person! Keep up the good work!

[@DebraJean196]

“Some people are not worth the value of the elements that make up the person”!!! Great line and I hope you don’t mind if I borrow it from time to time. I know a few people it applies to!!!!😂

[@colinread1159]

Jack, enjoy your videos and can see your mega-busy. But, what I would love to see with a collection like this is maybe a sit-down with your comics expert going through checking, comping and rating them. It would be nice to know, with a specialist collection like this, its general value and if there are some really rare finds......I feel sometimes like we miss out on post-video developments.

[@margojost6041]

Yeah I thought about that too, Jack. Certain things, especially the collections. Comics, the coins in the bottom of that box, the albums and the list goes on. While this guy may have stolen this stuff, if you didn’t get the locker, someone else would have. I’m just glad you have a conscience. There is no way for you to know at this point, so just pray and thank God that you did get it and that it may give you a nice profit…after all, it is your job. 🙏🏻❤️

[@chhook949]

🙏 Authorities aren’t watching and/or statues of limitations have run out because this is a Treasure Trove.

[@MrChriscoolbkk]

Hello from Chiang Mai! What a locker! I'm not a fan or even a regular of cards or comics because we don't have that in France, but the pleasure you take in finding these rarities, beyond the significant financial aspect, really gives pleasure to see and I'm sure that the rest of the boxes will have other nice surprises in store for us! Now, my first "little" complaint... When we see the title of the video we imagine that you found $10,000 in cash in the locker and called the cops! It's a practice too often used by other "locker searchers" to attract visitors and I appreciated the fact that you don't use this technique "too much"... But hey, that won't stop me from impatiently awaiting the outcome of this locker, just as much as that of the sale of household items!

[@tinystar3010]

I know you probably already know by now, but in case you don't, that Marshall goes for around $500 used. And white is rare for Marshall. They usually only do white as limited runs. And it's a valve amp meaning it uses transistor tubes in it's power state and not a computer chip set like a solid state amp, so be careful when moving it as the tubes can shake loose from their socket, fall out and shatter. Tubes are expensive to replace depending on the tube size. So avoid dropping it obviously but also jarring it hard, letting it fall over from tipping etc. If you search Marshall Class 5 1x10 valve amp white, you should see an example that sold on Reverb for about $500-550 if I remember correctly. Valve amplifiers are past the beginner levels and are intended more for studio recordings and live use. I bought a Fender Hotrod Deluxe 1x12 valve amp, slightly bigger than that Marshall and used it cost me around $650.

[@justjudycrafting7401]

The best part of the video is watching you get excited about what you find.

[@biscuit0524]

This was my favorite locker of the year. I know that buying storage lockers and selling the contents are your job but I love it when you find things that truly makes you happy. A good day on the job!

[@6thface]

Holy Christ. You pulled a 1st appearance of Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider in that Marval Spotlight 5. That book is expensive paper. Grade it. You made your money back on this one comic.

[@zalmaflash]

UNOFFICIAL OPINION: Apparently the police already have been in that unit so I assume (yes I know what that means) they were not interested in the "stuff" and if they were - they would have impounded the whole unit. So it is your unit's contents to do with as you see fit. Great unit by the way. I appreciate the honesty and integrity that you have

[@OhmegadJT]

The casual Grateful Dead holy grail shirt pull, insane

[@LockerNuts]

I liked it, but after looking up the value, I liked it a whole lot more!

[@pilicato8982]

I don't know anything about comics but I can appreciate the condition of the books despite how old they are! They've been cherished through the decades and it's awesome that they've landed in your hands. I'm sure it will be hard to let some of them go... you should show us the ones you intend on keeping for your own personal collection. God is good!!

[@LockerNuts]

Good idea, and I plan to! I'll do a recap and show the most expensive, and which ones I'll keep

[@grandymommy4531]

I definitely hear what you're saying about being conflicted. As you say, the police passed it and the storage facility passed it. Still, when you find lock picks and and hard drugs evidence it does make one pause. No garbage to speak of at least.

[@rickmueller1283]

Awesome Jack. Your enthusiasm for the comic books is contagious and had me smiling and laughing throughout. Looking forward to the next one.

[@stephaniecornwell8766]

I’m not a comic book fan at all but I stuck around because I love your excitement Jack!

[@BudFox-dc3cg]

I agree...reminds me of how I used to be when I stumbled upon my fathers Playboy magazines when I was a youngster back in the 80s.

[@lindaswanson9328]

This locker is a Sentimental Journey for many of us! What a trip! Thanks for all the flashbacks. Awesome finds!!❤

[@carrols.hawkins7770]

Jack, I am old. Comic books and toys are boring. But I watch the whole way through because I enjoy hearing the excitement in your voice when you find good things. 😀 The stuff people store or will buy is interesting. The prices you quote off the cuff for items always amaze me. 🙂🙂🙂

[@rogerbrowne5694]

Are the cops and the 10000 dollars in another episode? Best wishes, Roger.

[@peter990099]

the comic books in this locker are worth upwards of $10,000 easily

[@richardjackson6988]

I love how you and ur wife go thru storage units. Please keep up the great work

[@greensharkhunts]

I hate those mixed feelings where you wonder back and forth like that. Always feels like there's some bad karma attached to some of those items.

[@LockerNuts]

Totally!

[@eileenbaird6617]

Nah! If there is any negative karma attached to the "stuff," it belongs to the thief.

[@Spider_adam420]

That green book in that landway Bag can have a cover that is painted with a poisonous green plant (orpiment and indigo) so be careful with it you never know with old books ( 25:33 )

[@DebraJean196]

Gotta join the “not a comic fan, but really enjoy watching your excitement and joy with this collection” club here. Also appreciated you looking up comps on some of the books. It really helps those of us who aren’t into comics understand why you get so excited over the comics.

[@Switch_Comics]

I’m a comic collector and I get excited over all the comics you find in storage. Inspires me to look at storage unit auctions in the DFW area. 😊

[@SugarplumFairy01]

Comic Books Bore Me To No End! But so glad you're happy with them!

[@Merseine0613]

The "Dear Mable: Love Letters of a Rookie" made me look it up. Looks like a bunch of letters back and forth between a young man in the army in WW1 and his "girl back home." The interesting thing for me was that my mother's parents were named Bill and Mable, and he was in the army in WW1 - for 91 days, and he'd barely gotten through basic when the armistice happened! The book itself isn't worth a lot, but made me stop and smile at some memories. Thanks!

[@LockerNuts]

Thanks for sharing your connection to that story. I appreciate it! Very cool.

[@deandee3270]

The Marvel Spotlight 5 is the first Ghost Rider. You might get all your money back with that comic alone🤙

[@1967gibby]

That Marvel Present #6 is the first appearance of Johnny Blaze as Ghost Rider.

[@BigMamaCat]

I watched the whole video waiting to see what $10,000 looked like and the police arriving on scene.

[@karennoble3795]

I’d be concerned this might be stolen property, but if the items were insured, the original owners got paid. Very exciting finds!

[@michaelcampbell1523]

On the LP's Richie Havens was the opening act at Woodstock

[@magdalenakimmel9508]

Hi, Jack, what a cool locker! You can’t beat yourself up over the chance that some of the items in the locker were gotten by less-than-honest means. If the police were there and searched the locker prior to the sale, then pretty much anything that could be done was done. I have been the victim of two burglaries in my lifetime. While initially I was really upset, I came to the realization that they were just things and could be replaced. The one thing that still bothers me to this day was that the first time they took my original engagement ring. I did get a new one, but it doesn’t have the same sentimental meaning. So don’t go feeling guilty or bad for your purchase. Just enjoy your locker!

[@debbiemamatazhtd4lifegimme726]

Holy WOW! Jack u certainly scored big. I'm not into comics either but watching your face made me smile big. Can't wait for the next episode. Be careful and stay safe. God bless you and your family.🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️💯

[@teresasmith533]

Monkees trading cards were probably from late 60s. Cool memorabilia of good times past. So much better than these times.

[@OvisHerder1]

Bro, this is your livelihood. I'm sure you do your best to get stuff back to thise who may really need or want. You're right because you don't know if it's stolen items AND when you paid for it voids all ownership to the locker's contents. My question is, what's up with the 10k...?

[@LockerNuts]

Easily $10k in comics in there. Hard to know from the video, as I researched it later, but I'll do a recap and cover some of the best ones and their worth.

[@disneygal200016]

I read romance comics as a child. Seeing these comics was a lot of fun. Congratulations!😊

[@chrisbacarella839]

Got to love it when good things happen to good people been hoping you would hit big again congrats

[@karmamartinez6195]

Jack you are a good man with a righteous heart. The people got they're items back .So don't feel lconflicted. If you need confirmation give it to God he will show you that it's ok and like you said you never know where the contents came from and you are just doing your job and supporting your family. You bou6 the locker legally and sell items in a righteous way charging fair prices.😊Love the videos by the way and learn alot from you

[@karmamartinez6195]

@Suavis83 really what did he do?

[@DebraJean196]

@Suavis83details please????

[@JHardy]

As a 30+ year comic collector... I enjoyed the pulls you were getting out of those boxes. I bet you smiled when you got home and looked up the King-size Hulk #1. 🤘😁

[@lindaparson2849]

Loved watching this locker opening...Had to call my son into my room when you started showing the comic books...he is a collector and has been for years...he was yelling and shouting at you about the ones that were good ones...LOL...we both would like to see what your expert has to say...please make a video of that too...what a haul you had...my son makes comics and has his own company, so this video meant a lot to him

[@ChulabulaVintage]

I understand your concerns about this being someone's stolen collection(s). If it helps, thieves, especially opportunistic thieves, rarely steal stuff like this - too heavy and difficult to flip quickly. They're more likely to steal small electronics and jewellery. Also, the wide range of collections - comics, books, coins, cards, ephemera - suggest someone who has been a genuine collector over many years. So, either the person had free range to take their time stealing this stuff (very unlikely - like I say, difficult to make quick money but also more easily identifiable by the police) or it's their own collections or they've inherited it. Someone who is trying to print and pass off dodgy cheques, isn't bothering with stealing a big heavy box of antique books.

[@merlin3945]

Hi Jack, the comic books are cool as hell. A great haul for you. Your enthusiasm for your chosen line of business is what keeps me watching. Like the vintage band/tour shirts. I hope you keep finding more and more cool and different stuff.

[@kandiwolfe1125]

Wow!! If you love comics etc.then you scored here! I hope you didn't get anything that was stolen, you don't deserve to have any worry over that! Thanks for sharing this with us! Peace to All...💜💙💜

[@I_am_me8560]

Jack, what can you do if these things were indeed stolen? It's not like you can post an ad asking if anyone had a large comic book collection stolen from them! If you did that you'd have every crazy person hitting you up. If on the other hand each box had a " property of" name and address on it that differed from the owner of the locker, that might be another story, but they don't, so all you can do is say a prayer for them and ask God to continue to bless them. While I am thrilled for you that you knocked it out of the park with this unit and were able to geek out over the massive comic book score, my OCD is kicking into overdrive wondering what happened to part 2 of the estate sale that I thought was coming out before another storage unit video! Lmao! I even checked to see if I missed it and wasn't notified! Oh well, either way, part 2 of this locker or the estate sale will be highly anticipated! Congrats!

[@cherylsouza4926]

I had a blast! Thanks, Jack! Always fun to watch you go Locker Nuts!

[@NettieB0724]

I am glad you are enjoying your comics. It my thing but happy for you! Enjoy!

[@kinsey006]

One of my favorite lockers in a LONG time! Love all the old comics :D

[@LockerNuts]

Mine too!

[@scotslassuk1]

Loved this video as always Jack. Love your enthusiasm its so infectious 😊. You bought the locker fair n square you have nothing to feel bad about! Hope you make a great profit!😊 Blessings from this Scottish Locker Nut x

[@papajaystinkershop75]

Those blank checks can be bought at any office supply store. A lot of companies print their own as they need them.

[@kathleenheston5295]

When you find a wrinkled comic book or anything made of paper, iron it with a piece of typing paper or tissue paper over the pages. Make sure to use a dry iron set on medium heat. Just a hint from Granny! ♥♥♥

[@chadfiebelkorn3799]

That 1 box is filled with comic book keys! Great score.

[@ginimyers6874]

Those Beatle cards that are black and white are from early on because I still have 4 of them. If I remember right they came with bubble gum. I am coming up on 73 years so they are over 50 years old.

[@kellyfleming2703]

The only thing that got my heart was the ration books. I have my dad's. It was very important to him. A true part of history.

[@mattymickgary1452]

Comics aren't as big in the UK, but this locker is something else, crazy amounts of comics, super cool as well, I used to get hard back Batman annuals and comics, probs my favourite Superhero. Just have to say though, was a little confused with the title, I thought by the title you found $10,000 and had to call the cops, so not sure what you meant with the title, unless you mean whatever was taken out or the comics are worth $10,000. Either way this is a crazy locker, can understand when you know the background of the locker it kinda puts a bit of a shadow on the finds but sometimes that's just the way it goes.

[@bartmcalister4957]

The way you sat Sub Mariner is too funny had me rolling.

[@buckorama76]

I'm sure you already know by now, but that Marvel Spotlight 5 is a huge book. First Ghost Rider.

[@steveaucoin2292]

Almost every book in that 1 box is a key comic and it's worth a lot

[@biggc752000]

OMG. These Comics are Gold!

[@lefty3141591]

The "red book" and "blue book" on coins have some collectors value if they are old. The one you found is not that old but just a heads up on something that many people would over look. This is a great locker, thanks for sharing.

[@maddog6191]

I love junk boxes a comic book like this any day of the week it's like Christmas I'd have paid the guy's asking price for some of those comics

[@ivorheadache]

Hey Jack. I completely respect your concern. But also, you need to keep in mind the guy may of only ever stolen 1 thing which he got collared for. Cant make a judgement either way without the info.

[@tanyabell3881]

Jack - my husband, who's a professional touring/recording guitarist, says Takamini are pretty good guitars - on a scale up to 100, your one prob sits at about 75. Hope that helps!

[@karlagilson8629]

jack I grew up in Havre, MT and lived there as recently as 10 yrs ago. they have Havre beneath the streets as it was a railroad town back in the day, and the chinese family members of the men that worked on the rails, worked in the underground, It is not a place of fantastic tourism, thats about all there is to offer. it is maily flat wheat farming community in Montana. So I was shocked to see the shirt. it is pronounces Haver. but spelled Havre, thanks for sharing they had opium dens that the men would partake in after hard days work. it also had ice cream parlour, barber, almost anything above the streets town would have.

[@debbiegavancastle3880]

I know nothing about comic books, but I was like, WOW!

[@D-Ray9902]

I feel like the thief is not the original owner to any of this stuff. Great find for you. Sucks for the people he stole from.

[@marybean9015]

I agree, the thief probably just picked up anything he thought might be worth something. I feel sorry for the people who originally owned it.

[@MrRyrywakaka]

@@marybean9015that’s life, you win some you lose some

[@debramellinger181]

8:22 Somebody lost their marbles 😱🤣

[@timt1543]

Sweet buy, Jack!! Lots of great comic books!!

[@lorichambo7256]

"Girl of the Limberlost" Gene Stratton Porter. What a great cook. Great books by a California woman who wrote around the early 1900s. Collected by many fans, including me. If your girls are readers, they might enjoy the simple stories and relatable characters of her books.

[@normajefferson3977]

Those "signed” Beatles cards are actually from the sixties and came with a slab of gum. We collected them and if you turn them over you can put them together like a puzzle and it makes a big picture. Thanks for the skip down memory lane

[@IAMZERG]

Can't believe you missed the obvious pun... "Someone lost their marbles" :P

[@njther2649]

I love the comics...I collected as a kid and now as a reseller I will pick up small collections if I feel they are the right time frame. My favorite part is flipping through them and looking up the different ones online. I spend more time than I should doing that but really do enjoy it. Recently picked up a lot of 60 comics from a thrift store for 10 cents each. It had early Avengers and Spiderman from the 1960s...no number 1s but a few single digit comics including the first appearance of Kang the Conqueror which is a pricey book. If the police cleared it, I would not worry too much about it, as resellers anything you buy could have been stolen at some point so not worth thinking too much about it.

[@michellecaricchio7796]

I love that you look at everything, I always loved going through other people's stuff, you are kind of scratching my itch

[@stephenmuza8344]

Diggin' the comic book digging!! I wuz hopin' you had a 181 in there but, all those Wolverine #1's & Hulk 182 was AWESOME!

[@donlandenberg8126]

If it's been cleared by the police, it's good to go. Thanks for sharing your process and thoughts with us.

[@jeno264]

8:21 someone lost their marbles?! 😂💖

[@tinabrewer_24ab12]

What a great locker for you! I am glad. You were concerned about the last few lockers so this more then covers any loss you might have contracted. Jack, Rebecca the book gal from Pawn Stars says that if the old books have no date, they are 1st editions. Also books that the pretty covers people use to decorate in their home. Grace Halls book is decorative, the book The Girl of the Limber lost is decorative. They are worth a little more. Very nice locker!

[@meganl5320]

Jack, I am not a comic fan but I am enjoying every second of this video. Your enjoyment and enthusiasm is contagious and so fun to watch. 😂❤

[@RuralPickinDad]

I love the Lionel Richie reference haha. Awesome locker!

[@tonylehman2417]

The "milk caps" are actually Topps Coins from the late 1980s. Not much value. The Stamp book might have value though--those looked like the inserts from about 1972 or 1973 from Topps packages.

[@TiptonMama]

24:39 I'm having fun, Jack. I'm not into comics, but my husband is. But, and it's a big but, hehe, I AM into buying things at auction, and estate sales, yard sales, etc. I just haven't bought storage units. I do it all under a different KZbin channel, and I only just started on WhatNot, having learned about it through you. I enjoy your videos, and as you said earlier, if someone doesn't like it, they can fast forward.

[@mary-suemcgarry3027]

The police cleared the unit, so it is yours. You are sweet to be concened.

[@LockerNuts]

Thanks.

[@VintageCameraGuy.]

1:13:52 and 1:14:04 are Turntable Headshell and Pickup. I hope you still have them, you should check them, some models can be worth a lot of money.

[@DJTonyPegler]

If my collection was stolen I would want another collector to enjoy them and not be dumped in a locker with no regard.

[@carolinegee1865]

If the police had been through it and thought anything about the the stuff that was left they would have taken it as it would have been registered as as stolen at some point and the facility wouldn’t have have sold it. Don’t think you have anything to worry about. I always think you should do vlogs about what interests you as the enthusiasm for what you are doing will keep us all entertained 😊

[@polypicker57]

Take those antique books to a collector Jack. Great video!

[@pjandriano7144]

That was quite a battle. I got 4. 😂😂😂. You Damsels are impressive.

[@goodcompanyhr2945]

I love all these comics!!! Amazing.

[@scottgideon5637]

Hey brother Jack I have got a unit before that was full of stolen stuff that was unclaimed before. I understand where you are coming from. I felt bad but I still bought it. Found good stuff but it was kind of weird. I really enjoy your channel thanks for sharing your adventures. Keep up the great work

[@erikortiz9444]

Love the comic books. the act of steeling is discussing. know this thief has been arrested is good. From what you said you are legaly cleared the stuff is your you paid good money for it. And the good thing is, these awsome items will find a good home and the money will go to you and family and not to support a drug a addiction. looking forward to the next episode.

[@tanyabell3881]

36:05 Jack, the paper 'ephemera' is a CALLSHEET for shooting the film Peggy Sue Got Married. It outlines the shooting schedule for the day, what scenes they are hoping to achieve, what actors and dayplayers are needed (Kathleen Turner is #1 on the Callsheet and Nick Cage is #2!). Back in the day when Callsheets were typed! That's a cool piece, maybe he worked on it.

[@FunFactoryCollectibles]

dang you got first appearance of Ghost Rider in that Marvel Spotlight, and key batman books. Teen Titans 2 is first deathstroke, and you have a first shang chi in special marvel edition 15

[@LockerNuts]

Good eye! I didn't realize how special those books were until later. I never owned those when I was a young collector, but I did own the Wolverine which is why I know that was a good one. But it wasn't even in the same league as some of the other heavy hitters we found. I'll do a recap later of a handful of the best books.

[@flippingforfun2836]

Bro..this is my dream locker im still waiting for...Those books cleaned, pressed and graded will bring 💰 💰 💰 but you already know that. Congrants on the score 👏 They dont come that often. God bless

[@Funtimeflippin]

Hey, I just always think about how you are giving the items a new life and a new story!

[@dennisdeluca7115]

Jim CRAC. really jack !!! He’s sending BIG BAD LERROY BROWN over to that storage unit now !!!!

[@irenelacour3486]

Wow what a great locket for collectors

[@DaniëllaKL1970]

😱Sec watch and yes having fun. But still jealous,you had so many more comics i've never seen. 😢

[@stephenslobodnik]

Jack you and Janna we consider honest decent people. We trust your judgement.

[@storageprospector6468]

Hope you grade some of those in amazing shape. Wish I had not sold my collection back in 2016. Was worth about $2500 but in the hype of 2021 they would have been worth like 40k.

[@storedaway]

I enjoy you videos. Wish some of the lockers i bought were like these. But its always like Christmas or your birthday when you start sorting through all the stuff.