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[@suziflorida]

Karen seems like you are more comfortable filming holding your camera. You should film however makes you happy. Both modes are good.

[@marynoone195]

I like the handheld because you move slower and can see things better...but again, you do you!

[@susanharper7113]

I do prefer the hand held, Karen. The go pro makes me dizzy. Love the videos!

[@snowflow07]

I actually had to turn away a couple of times as I was getting dizzy/nauseous. If you decide to go with the chest version I don’t think I’ll be watching. Sorry.😢

[@ale7564]

Karen, aren’t antique dealers resellers, too? No one seems to complain about them. E-commerce opened up the viability of reselling to everyone. Resellers are conservators, recyclers, upcyclers and affordable purveyors of niche items. Some people just gotta complain and wanna live in the past. I love what y’all are doing!

[@susananthony2366]

Exactly! And if you watch salty stella you will be amazed at what gets thrown away at thrift stores.

[@kadmta1]

As a reseller myself, I appreciate your comment, thank you! I say the same thing. Without resellers many of these items will end up in the landfill.

[@ale7564]

Thrift stores are bulk resellers. Online sellers are matching items and shoppers more efficiently than bulk resellers.

[@deanna8217]

I had to explain that to a friend. She thought the guys on American Pickers were ripping people off and only watched the show once because of it. I told her that EVERYBODY we buy from is making a profit. Even the big retailers. It's how things work.

[@ale7564]

Dealers also shop eBay, mark up items and sell again.

[@lesliespradley8897]

GO PRO👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 chest mount . I never have any trouble seeing what you are looking at. Quit worrying about it you are doing great👍🏻😁

[@lavenderclothesline]

They’re both Gopro 😂 hand held or chest mounted??

[@TurkeyCreekGal]

​@@lavenderclothesline I bought a GoPro and I'm too afraid to use it 🙄. Isn't that silly!? I keep thinking I'm going to start a thrifting KZbin channel and I'm too afraid of failure to do it. Isn't that silly too?? Failure is the only thing I've ever been afraid of, Now I'm afraid of failure and losing my parents 😢😢

[@TurkeyCreekGal]

I love it mounted and when you hold it. I think you should do it which way is best for you! ❤

[@laurarayeg4107]

@@TurkeyCreekGal I would like to say, you should never be afraid of failure. Just keep telling yourself, "what's the worst that can happen!" Honestly, so you start a KZbin channel and it doesn't catch on and amass a huge following. So what! You're not hurting anyone or anything by trying. You're not even hurting yourself and guess what? You just might gain a sense of accomplishment by getting it done, whether it's successful or not. One thing though, it can take a long time to amass a large viewership. But if you're willing to go the distance, go for it!

[@lesliespradley8897]

@@lavenderclothesline totally thought I said chest mount before I hit the GoPro in capitals. Ha ha ha thanks for catching it. I will go and fix it in the edit.😄

[@mannapalonen3163]

Hand held is better.

[@B-24Liberator]

Agree

[@debbielebouf]

Go pro is perfect

[@tophampaul]

Anna From CRETE Greece, OH MY SO MUCH BETTER HAND HELD. We can see so much more.

[@peddlinpatricks]

And hear it better too

[@melrae4303]

I prefer the hand held. I can see more merchandise from top shelf to bottom shelf and your voice is much clearer, the music doesn’t come across as loud either.

[@isabellejaynes4072]

You found Welsh love spoons. Sailors used to carve a wood spoon for their sweetheart. There's a lot symbolism to convey a message to the lady.

[@misslannie73]

Yes! Welsh love spoons. I’m just over the border xx

[@pawelbachorski3891]

Interesting to see the Welsh loving spoons … I wonder how they ended up there?

[@caringheartscatrescuesanct3069]

Really! how interesting, my maternal grandfather was from Wales, but came to Canada after the RAF released him after WW2, I was very small when he passed, and it's so neat to see something he probably knew about.

[@cookiemonster6401]

Welch loving spoons. If a young man gave them to you, you were basically engaged.

[@petajarvis]

@@pawelbachorski3891 I've found them here in Australia!

[@jesseburt3475]

Hand held and push the cart😀

[@bettyfromthebarnoncranecreek]

You asked us to vote: Hand Held is my vote. The quality of the video is better...much more plain with no blur. Keep up the great work. I enjoy your channel. 😊

[@makesomethingwithmary8120]

Didn’t care much for the chest mount, but do what is easier for you, we can adjust.

[@heidibourscheidt4283]

I like the chest mount. It frees up your hands and allows you to handle everything better. It also helps my heart as I am always on edge that your going to drop everything. 😂😂😂

[@TheTuesday11]

You do what’s best for YOU. As long as you’re filming I’ll be watching. You’re by far my favorite creator. Thanks for going the extra mile for us. I LOVE the sign He is the potter, we are the clay. 💕 Beautiful

[@peggyr2984]

Amen

[@bluebelle9572]

I agree, and I love the sign also 💜

[@loriballew3512]

Great video. Chest mounted and handheld both are good but you do see more with the handheld. I will be watching no matter how you film. Do we love a good Lavender Clothesline video? Yes we do!!! ❤

[@barbaramccarney1445]

Going this fast makes me a little dizzy but maybe that’s just me. I love your videos

[@cynthiaperry1140]

I much prefer the hand held camera.. clearer picture and doesn't make me dizzy.

[@debmac5338]

I like the hand held. Love your video's ❤

[@cindyhowells9813]

Go pro is okay. Although, I like it better when you keep the cart with you. I’m sensitive to the movement of you walking back and forth. ❤

[@vlrissolo]

That mushroom sweater looks just like something I wore in junior high school and I'm 62 years old I always wondered if that style would come back❤... it was a midriff meant to be worn with a high waist so no tummy would show. I remember wearing it to school and some very similar ones

[@laurabarker2233]

with clogs..

[@jpaulsmom]

I prefer the handheld. It allows for more control. 😊

[@rxvintagetreasuresval]

I like the hand held option. I like to see the whole shelves. Did you leave those 2 Stanley pink tumblers on the shelf? Those are guaranteed sales.

[@terri838]

I like the handheld!

[@user-bb6vf2pd7p]

I prefer the handheld camera as the chest mounted one makes me dizzy and cannot see all the shelves. It's your business, so do what you prefer. I will keep watching. I adore you and Roger!

[@lauriehargrove4873]

I was going to say the same things .. got me dizzy as movement was very quick .. I am super prone to that though.

[@user-xm3lh9cn4y]

I like you using the chest piece. The hands-free approach gives us a better look. Thank you for taking us with you on your and Roger's adventures

[@lisaruth9393]

Hand held better.. camera does not move as fast. Love its view

[@colleenbrown3366]

I love how you say "Good Morning" to everyone when you enter the store as if you're coming into your office. In a way, you are. Any way you wish to film is great, I imagine some techniques are better for some situations. And I think the little boxes you put back were decorative matchbox holders. Thanks for all you do!❤

[@cherylnewman9098]

You are very sweet to ask our opinion about your filming methods. Whatever works best for you will work for us. 😊

[@americaneagle697]

I'm getting a little dizzy with a chest camera. Pics aren't clear for me, and some shots are out of frame. Sorry! Love the channel.

[@lindacorriveau8025]

Hi Karen..... I get worried when you leave your cart unattended.....lol. You have such beautiful items in there that people can just take.

[@misslannie73]

Honestly, I prefer handheld. Thank you for another great video. Take care darling and hello Roger. Charlotte xx🇬🇧

[@spiritedsoulcollection]

I like the hand-held option😊. Loved the blue teapot and red bowl and plate but all great finds once again. Greetings from Cape Town South Africa🇿🇦.

[@user-um9vd2xm1v]

Handheld feels like we can see more. But you decide which is best for you! ❤

[@WillowandPaisley]

I prefer handheld as we see items better. Not as shaky. Seems better quality that way.

[@WillowandPaisley]

Chest mount for clothing would be perfect. Hand held for hard goods!

[@lesliem6949]

Sold the exact same Electronic Battleship for $86. Good find! Chest mount videos make me motion sick so definitely handheld is my preference (I'll watch either way). Leaving your cart and going back and forth made think someone was going to help themselves to your items. Plus I think you get more quality film time when you're in the moment and not having to go back and forth. Thank you Karen for all you do!

[@k.j.krimson2590]

I got really dizzy with the chest mount go pro. I prefer when you hold it with your hand.....way more steady.

[@TjEsco1124]

I tend to lean toward the hand held. Seems to be a little slower paced. Thank you either way tho.

[@galefraker7910]

Hand held seems better and you seem more comfortable with it. Anything you do is very enjoyable !

[@florencecampbell774]

Karen I like you holding the camera. But I leave it up to you….Thanks for taking us along.🥰

[@bjohnson1149]

Cabbage Patch is only "real" if it's hand-signed on its little bottom. I took my three granddaughters to Cleveland, GA, to the Cabbage Patch Hospital to adopt babies. Lots of Cabbage Patch dolls out there but only the highly collectible are signed. Personally, Karen, I like the hand-held camera. I'll watch either way because I love your videos. You found some great things today.

[@HRHQueenAngelita]

Bugatti ❤ who knew? You’re doing a great job and rescuing things from oblivion

[@BronwenCallow]

Welsh love spoons were traditionally carved by young men as tokens of affection for their sweetheart. Each element of the spoon - the locks, the hearts, the knots, etc had a specific meaning. They are carved from a single piece of wood and are each unique and beautiful. I live in England but my mother was from Philly and my dad was from Llanelli in South Wales. (The Montgomeryville store you often visit is less than a mile from where my aunt and uncle used to live off Cowpath Road) I love your videos ❤

[@SarahPangrazio-ff8cv]

I have just purchased a Bulova watch for my son's birthday and it cost over $400 AU. Great finds today . I think that I like the hand held angle the best ❤️ 😍 Xx

[@MrLakeerie13]

i personally like hand holding the camera, seems a lot better if you dont go too fast! You do a great job no matter what! We love you and your videos

[@karm9852]

Like hand held… you seem to have better control and it doesn’t make me get dizzy

[@deborahklaus9013]

I prefer the hand held camera

[@kimmie-kat]

I don’t mind either camera so whatever is easier for you. Thanks for taking us along

[@barbraw-backtoeden7419]

It’s true these stores need to train their staff to have more care where they place their price tags!! So often they have another option yet put it on the worst possible location!

[@holdendel]

You need to keep with your cart

[@pattihuesken9583]

Karen, I think Grace on that swimsuit IS the brand @ 40:17 I personally like you having the ability to use both hands. Makes it easier to open things, like purses, boxes and look for brands. And I didn’t notice that you were using the chest mount until you said. It will likely get easier the more you use it to get the angles right! But all that said, you should use what’s most comfortable for you!

[@sallyhansen8389]

I prefer the hand-held camera, but love your videos either way! 💕

[@sherryvelazquez2364]

That is so great that you met someone that loves the Goodwill as much as you do I always hoped my kids would grow up and let go on but that's a no-go I guess

[@nhershbe]

I like you holding the camera

[@tammieshurtleff61]

That mushroom sweater is EVERYTHING!!! I feel that with vintage clothing, branding tags, as well as size tags, aren't as important as the condition, especially if it has elastic. Most vintage styles were sized so differently than clothing now, that really, the size on a tag is all askew anyway. "In my day" we didn't have size ZERO! What the heck is ZERO anyway??? LOL! Regarding filming, I think they both have their pro's and con's, but you do whatever you're more comfortable with; it is YOUR channel! We're all gonna watch you regardless of what you do.

[@terryshaw3493]

Hi Karen. As far as the chest mount vs handheld camera, I think the chest mount videos are great, as are the handheld ones. I think the chest mount is really great since you have both hands free to get items from the shelves. Go with what is comfortable for you! You are the expert after all! Love you and Roger videos!

[@GTgirler]

I did notice a few things were blurry but not very often, just some portion of some frames. If you can get more comfortable with the chest mount or you want to go back to the hand held, either way is great! I know y'all spend lots of time in the stores, so whatever you feel best with! Thanks for taking us along❤

[@barbaramccarney1445]

Okay I like the hand held method better! Sorry I left 3 comments 💖

[@patshimrack6237]

I don't have a preference really. It's probably easier for you to open boxes etc. I like when you talk about even the things you don't buy. Yes you need your cart with you. I saw you go past something Elvis & I'm shouting go back, go back! Can you tell I'm an Elvis fan!??! I love your videos! You 2 are a perfect couple.

[@Niamh07421]

rice came in that basmati bag- I have about 4 or 5- we reuse ours for onions, garlic and potatoes for storage-

[@patriciarobinson5909]

I have to admit that the handheld makes me less dizzy! But go with what makes you happy. We will not abandon you!

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I prefer the handheld, but am absolutely fine with whatever works best for you. I am sure having both hands is really nice for you & while the chest mount makes me a little dizzy, I will always watch whatever content you give us. Your channel has become my #1 favorite. Thank you for all you do! 🥰

[@gggrandmotherannonetsy423]

Thanks for the video. My vote for filming is which ever is most comfortable for you. So if there is a tie, use my vote to break the tie in your favor. Glad Roger showed the Electronic Battleship game. My neighbor put out a bag of games for trash pick up and Electronic Battleship was in the bag. Now I feel lucky.😀

[@user-mt7lq8qg8i]

I prefer the handheld method as the chest mounted makes me dizzy. Angle is better to see what you are looking at too. Love your videos!

[@vickisanderson6684]

I saw someone use the eyeglasses that have a camera built in. They look like regular glasses and the footage was really good.

[@cynthiabrown6471]

Those are welsh weddings spoons for decoration. Very expensive if bought new!! Love the go pro. The carved wood box held coasters. I know someone who has that. Pretty crystal bowl. You always find great stuff!! Too bad the cats were damaged 😢 so cute.

[@cindytalwar8438]

Karen, it sounds like you have more flexibility when you hold your GoPro by hand…I don’t mind either way of filming! Tumi will actually repair the handle mechanism on their bags…we have three of them, and they are very sturdy.

[@cynthiamallinak4513]

Probably better to have both hands free to protect yourself from top shelf jumpers ❤

[@beverlysullivan1427]

I love the new GoPro. I also love pulling and shipping 😂.

[@megablessedgram]

I kind of prefer the handheld. 😊 But I vote for whatever is best for you! 😊

[@brendamaun5455]

My only request with the chest mount is that you hold things you're inspecting a little further away from you. So if that is uncomfortable for you, then go with the handheld. I'll love your videos either way. 😊

[@bethb7965]

Hand held or chest mount, either way for me but appreciate when you go slower. Love the blue tea kettle!🫖 The little green dish with the bunny on top doesn't have to be for Easter; could be for a baby's room to hold QTips or something.

[@annettepower7194]

Hi Karen, I vote for handheld! (I sense you do too)😊 your channel is in my top 3! I check for your videos every morning! So educational and encouraging for other resellers! From Prince Edward Island Canada

[@LindaKayHolevas]

She posts her videos every Wednesday & Sunday, just so you don’t have to check every day😊😊

[@BonH5]

My favorite game is Battleship!! I taught my grandchildren how to play so I have someone to play it with me. 😂

[@BonH5]

I like the chest mount filming but either way is great!

[@freshpievintage834]

Another seller I follow uses glasses with a camera in them. I kept thing these would be great for you. She can see the framing and is totally hands free. Her KZbin is Hustle at Home Mom. 😊

[@kellyemerton3585]

Men’s lululemon is always sized S M or Lrg. Etc. Womens are always Numbered in sizing.

[@glendasully]

I prefer the chest mount camera because I feel like you're more in control of the items when using both hands. Also, no more getting whacked in the face like you did before when using one hand

[@ritzyrare8205]

Tea kettles are for boiling the water. Teapots are for brewing the tea. You pour the boiled water from the kettle to the pot. :)

[@angelrabbit13]

Absolutely loved this excursion! Thanks for taking us along ☀️💚

[@mariabryant6582]

The Coles are a family of potters from Seagrove, NC, an area known for the number of renowned potters. I live fairly close to the area, and it is one of my favorite places to go. I have a turtle like the one that was given to you. Sanford, NC is also known for pottery with some of the families from Seagrove having potteries there. I prefer hand-held, but you should do whatever you prefer.

[@carolchiocchi8843]

The footage is great and I can’t help but think how much better it is for you to have both of your hands free to pick up everything easily and safely!

[@barbarafrench9461]

I was raised Catholic. Your crucifix that opens was kept in homes for anointing the sick and dying. It holds blessed candles and a small vile to hold the anointing oil. The priest does the sacrament of anointing .

[@julieerickson4107]

Wow, that serving platter and bowl. 😍

[@janetlandry-lucey5386]

Hi Karen, I am so excited to tell you, my husband and I have been traveling for days, heading home, my husband surprised me so we could stop at your stomping grounds! We just pulled into the Olde Factory Antiques to see your booth and treasures!! Super Excited!!

[@sassygrannyplusakastephani4779]

To say that I’m not a little jealous would be a lie!! I hope that you enjoyed your time there!!

[@patt1925]

They are love spoons, usually given to a sweetheart.

[@barbaraknispel8294]

I for one enjoy your clothing hauls. Actually watch all you do. What is really amazing is how much inventory there is. People buy buy buy more and then throw away by giving it to goodwill etc. Thank goodness for resellers. Thats you Karen😂❤

[@deanatruppa5452]

I miss your hauls at home. And when you show what you sold. Great job with both types of 🎥! Both look good. Thank you

[@shelleygruen9189]

Hand held

[@vickiehanan5686]

I like the filming both ways . Your videos are amazing either way . Y'all just find some awesome stuff and had a little humor to make our day ! Thanks for taking us along .

[@gailrhodes8208]

I love watching you clothes shop.

[@barbarascarpa26]

Hello so glad to see your videos.❤

[@Paulsofsteel]

I think you will be happy with the chest mount once you are used to it. Find that sweet spot that gets the items you hold in the frame. Shine your light, Miss Karen!

[@mladyhawke3610]

Great finds ❤ I prefer hands free!!

[@bethhusted1111]

Watched all your videos!!!! Your great ❤

[@zeegervanroemburg9146]

Both of you are such sweethearts! Also so lovely and kind to eachother!! Love your videos! ❤❤❤ .love from Holland!

[@deborahstone9696]

Fantastic job hun finding the tall mugs for your hubby! ❤❤❤

[@debbiecalvino422]

I really enjoy watching and learning as you go through and explain the clothing.

[@deborahstone9696]

Absolutely 😂love❤ when your hubby talks, it's soo excited 😅

[@VeronicaWilson-mo7ff]

Love watching you! I'm really interested in the mushroom top. I think it is super cute. Thanks

[@miriambrooks1087]

Go pro worked great. Thanks for sharing. My daughter just moved to Souderton, PA! I hope to visit her soon. Maybe I will see you thrifting while I visit her!❤ Great show today!

[@AurorasJournals]

Hey you guys! Love the Go Pro! ❤❤❤