From hoard to home. Insane home makeover. The Collectors House Part 1.

Faced with deteriorating health, a couple needs to have their home cleaned up or they may have to leave...in this series we take on a jam packed house to make a safe environment for the couple living there!
our fee... 50 percent of whatever we can get from selling the hoarded items.
Will we make our money back?
Can we get it done in time?
What will the house look like after?
What will we find?!?
The items found will be auctioned off at Kauctions.ca mid June 2021. More info will come as we progress!
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Another adventure awaits... with Curiosity Inc.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Hi everyone items shown will be auctioned mid June /21 at Kauctions.ca. Will let you know when I have more info :)

[@annahutchinson]

Happy Mother's Day!

[@Objective-Observer]

@@danielkershner3269 And as the Child of two generations of hoarders: THAT is the very best thing for this couple. They collected to sell, and now that dream will come true. Selling worked wonders for at least one of the hoarders in my family.

[@Objective-Observer]

For Health and Safety Reasons, ask for 2 more days. You don't have to use them if they aren't necessary, but you don't want anyone to get hurt from exhaustion. Thanks for the good you do in this world, and for bringing us along.

[@carly1478]

@@danielkershner3269 I'm surprised you haven't been blocked yet. With your rude comments. Alexander is a reseller and said right in the video that the home owners get 50% of the profits.... Anyone else would not be so generous........

[@danielkershner3269]

@@carly1478 ehh

[@AntiquesFromKarenJanet]

I am without words... I am shaking... crying... watching this... you literally just walked into a FRACTION of what I inherited. I’ve been working through this house for 3 years... just starting to drop the emotional baggage that comes along with being the only child of a hoarder... almost everything you have picked up, taken a second look at, hesitated in front of, right down to the “fisher price house you want to build”... is in this house, this MOUNTAIN..the pressure in my chest is unreal. My mom wanted to “sell it all” too... and she never did. This family... without your intervention would be me... carrying this burden and trying to make the best of it. I suffered so much trauma grieving my mother and being left with every suitcase, jack in the box, bird cage, oil can... to deal with... You and Melissa inspired me to throw open the blinds 3 months ago and document my journey on KZbin... every turn you take, every house you enter... feels like direct signs to me.. to give me strength... to keep going... that I am not alone... I absolutely can not WAIT to witness this “4th house”... you are becoming pros at this... and you teach me.. you give me strength. Finding your channel a year ago...You absolutely have no idea how much the two of you have changed the course of my life.. and continue to do so. If I can ever EVER find a way to thank you... my very first video... I tried. It will never be enough.

[@julianne089]

I just subbed!

[@noodlesfromreddeer972]

Keep your head up and stay focused. Alex is such an inspiration and I’m so happy he’s helping you get through such a heart wrenching and heart breaking ordeal. Bless you all.

[@viviannefraser5974]

Where do we find your video? I can relate to you! My aunt live in her parents home her whole life and I helped my sisters and Mom with her home after she died. My parents moved many times and still it was amazing how much they left behind after down sizing 3 or 4 times!

[@TheMotleyMixMerchant]

@@viviannefraser5974 Click on her name..it takes you to her channel page.

[@AntiquesFromKarenJanet]

@@viviannefraser5974 - My channel is my KZbin Name. It's not a 4-day story tied up in a bow though. But I truly did try to express my gratitude to Alex and Melissa, as best I possibly could...

[@cherylsalinas1548]

Although it is a hoarding situation it doesn’t look like a filthy hoard. It looks clean. Kind of amazing. Who knows what you will find. I love mysteries and surprises. Poor people. Hope they are ok. ❤️

[@kellyngrey4950]

True. That was something I thought too. A lot of the items look like they are highly sellable - like some of the toys and older games. Definitely looks interesting. Looks like they also had some interesting knick knacks. This will be an interesting, if fairly brief, explore!

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

It's not hoarding, not really. If it were, the owners would fight tooth and nail to keep it all. It's collecting gone rogue!

[@debshaw680]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 no, if you can’t stop buying, it’s hoarding. They presumably won’t be there when it’s taken. Someone worked hard to convince them. My mother was like this. It was awful.

[@debshaw680]

@Mu*Shu TeeVee my mother had about a billion plastic tubs from butter, cream cheese, etc. She’d say she might need it for something. Also disposable tin pie plates. It was maddening.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 I agree that’s it definitely collecting taken too far, but it has veered into hoarding. They have kept a good portion of it organized and clean and in good condition. They don’t seem to have accumulated garbage and trash and the kitchen appeared to still be relatively clear and functional. But there’s also a portion where there are items just sort of thrown willy-nilly and without care - that’s where it truly crosses the line, I think. When the act of simply acquiring things is the end goal without caring for them once they’re in the home, then it’s hoarding and not overblown collecting.

[@barbfrank917]

A full house and no pine cones. What fun. You can do it.

[@sherilynl4038]

hahahaha. great comment

[@debshaw680]

No pine ones... yet.

[@skaarlet1449]

@@johnp139 I find the ones in our yard make lovely artillery when lobbed by the riding mower. Just have to make sure it doesn't "fire" in the direction of our windows >.>

[@chloesmom412]

Those pine cones were insane!!

[@angelynnmccrary7381]

The dignity you give to people who suffer from hoarding by respecting their treasures as you clear out is absolutely amazing.

[@JoanOH]

We ARE an older couple who collected for years and are now getting rid of things on EBay. It’s a lot of work, but we’re trying to get thru it so our kids don’t inherit things they don’t want.

[@billswifejo]

Well done, my mum did the same for me.

[@debshaw680]

Good luck! You could try an Etsy store too.

[@luanamcdonald1243]

I did that when I moved only keeping things that were generational and things kids asked for. Much easier to stay on top of cleaning, dusting etc. Good luck to you!

[@djmccathran]

Thank you for doing that for your children. My wife & I inherited her mother’s 500+ piece doll collection. It has been quite overwhelming going through all of them and readying them for sale. Thank goodness her mom was meticulous with record keeping and had tagged each doll with valuable information.

[@tenthz]

It's also nice to think of the life your things will have with someone who will treasure them. My mom is going through the same process of "rehoming" items that us kids couldn't find a place for.

[@01baia]

Your artist is Albert Friedich Schroder (German, 1854-1939) who signed his work A. Schroder May. His works appear to be selling for anywhere between 300 Euros to 8000 Euros! You definitely need to check this out!

[@pattya1679]

Yes. Similar paintings are estimated at 3000-5000 pounds at Christies then again 300-900 Euros somewhere else. Definitely have it appraised.

[@juliegraham8133]

Hi yes I found the same info. If it is an original it could be a good find. Well done Alex.

[@kellyngrey4950]

Thanks y'all for finding that info - saved me a trip to Google. XD I bet that will be a great item to recoup the value!

[@stefanfrankel8157]

It is definitely meant to be an Albert Friedrich Schröder. I don't see this particular original online, though there is an old auction for a print. This suggests that it hasn't been in circulation for a while. Clearly, this needs to be looked at by someone with some expertise. If it's legit, I would expect to see gallery and/or auction data on the back. Otherwise it's most likely an amateur copy.

[@primordial_platypus]

I noticed what appears to be a number of tears in the canvas. If true that will limit its value.

[@gubbie2u]

I see Zinovia sorting through that stuff, as she is so good at it! The games, toys, etc. - she'll be good for that project!

[@maryanneslater9675]

On the cable shows about hoarders they treat everything as junk even though the owners see it largely as treasure. You come in and see treasure too, and I think that is why they trust you.

[@lynnedelacy2841]

I think you make a very good point - whilst beauty is in the eye of the beholder no one wants their stuff dismissed as junk and I think that fear of anyone helping a horder will be judgemental puts a lot of horders off taking the plunge

[@maryanneslater9675]

@@lynnedelacy2841 -- Yes. And the treasure mind set causes people to overvalue stuff. Funny thing, decades ago my brother-in-law saved a broken adding machine thinking he could fix it. Well he couldn't and then technology passed it by and it sat in the basement. When my nephew and I cleaned the place out, that old adding machine was a small fortune in copper wiring. :)

[@Anberel]

On the show Hoarders they usually deal with hoarders who also squalor, meaning everything is a biohazard, or they’ve been hoarding so long that the items are no longer useful because they’ve rotted or broken.

[@squidge125]

This is the more over collecting end of the scale than hoarding. True hoarding disorder is being unable to throw any items most people would consider total trash- food packaging/papers/broken stuff etc to the point the environment becomes an unlivable biohazard.

[@stever1053]

There is junk and then there is junk, one persons definition is different to another. This hoarder is somewhat organised and they don't collect used food wrappers etc.

[@pattiwicksteed3731]

You are so kind. It takes someone special to offer this kind of service. Thank you.

[@-AuburnWaves]

Spitting my coffee as Alex voiced the wooden dude saying "leave me alone" and pretending he's using the bathroom in the corner 🤪😅😅

[@louchris9001]

Not your typical hoarder house, very organized and cleaner!!

[@loosegoose5841]

I'm 15 minutes into this new series and I really, really want to express my admiration to the owners. Yes, this is Curiosity, Incs's channel and Alex does wonderful things, but it's only possible because of the owners. They are probably monitoring comments or someone they trust is doing that for them. I know it takes a mountain of courage to let someone else come into your home and 'help', especially if it's a hoard. I lived next to my neighbor for 18 years, watch her go from an active senior citizen to a woman that couldn't leave the house. It was a struggle for her to throw things away, stay on top of the house maintenance, and keep the roof from leaking. Her hoard got wet and moldy. She stopped cooking because she was afraid of fire. Adult Protective Services attempted to put her into a home, twice, but it never stuck. She didn't want to leave but she also didn't want to make changes and I have a lot of compassion for that. It's her life! Everything important to her was inside her home as tangible objects. So, I cannot express how much I admire this family, that has said, "okay, we'll take some help". That's so beautiful to me. It makes tears well in my eyes.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Thank you for saying that to them, it is taking a lot of faith and courage for them to do this

[@pattya1679]

@@CuriosityIncorporated They picked the right person for sure!

[@saltandpepper986]

I don’t know why there aren’t more likes in this comment, you are spot-on. Every series like this he puts out has at least one person, sometimes a whole family, allowing themselves to be vulnerable in so many ways. To be trusting, to possibly face some of their own emotions. It’s rather voyeuristic of us to film, watch, profit etc from it, so I appreciate you pointing out and respecting them. We must watch with the respect and understanding any human would deserve, not just “oh my gosh look at all that STUFF oh how NICE of you to clean it”. That can get rather dismissive of the depth of it. You nailed it. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@AfterTheRains]

Good luck Archbold family and workmates. I would have chosen 4 weeks not days. You never choose an easy project Alexander and how fortunate Melissa also has such a wonderfully positive nature.

[@MrsC48]

My favorite quote as I clean out my office/craft room: ""You will never see a U-haul behind a hearse."

[@babawali3021]

Another decluttering quote (from advice columnists Dear Abby or Ann Landers): "If you're knowing where you're going, do your giving while you're living."

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Unless Alex buys one as a daily driver and needs extra room for a haul.

[@joolzg1936]

And my Mum's favourite was " There are no pockets in shrouds "

[@lindamusser7370]

I like the story about the man who was allowed one suitcase when he went to heaven. He gets to the Pearly Gate. St. Peter opens case. He yells, "Hey, look at this. This guy brought pavement!"

[@katbar6066]

So true!

[@TheNinnyfee]

Thank you for all your work and your respect while walking this house. You still treat the owners like humans with such a kind curiosity. Many shows and people judge hoarding so harshly and shame these people because it gives them views.

[@kathycagg6531]

Alex, you’re at your best when you are tackling a hoarder house in your incredibly compassionate manner!

[@katiesoderling3596]

The garage set up reminds me a lot of my grandparents. For years they’d go to auctions and buy all kinds of stuff and then have 2 big garage sales every summer. People would come from all over the area every year to see what new Goodies they had. It was quite an event and my cousins and I would spend our afternoons there “helping” but mostly drinking pop and eating grandma’s homemade donuts she made to sell. They worked really hard to keep inventory moving but it got harder to keep up with as they got older. My grandpa passed away a few years ago and my grandma died this winter. As far as I know their garage and shop are still full and need to be emptied. It makes me sad to think this couple in your video in physically unable to keep up with their hobby/business anymore. Based on their music and art collection they seem to be interesting and cultured people. I can’t wait to see what you discover and I’m sure the family will be so appreciative of your help!

[@Courdorygirl]

I'm sorry to read about your grandparents, they sound like awesome people. I would have loved to attend one of their sales. Maybe you and your cousins can continue the tradition?

[@katiesoderling3596]

@@Courdorygirl Thank you 😊 I’d love to have sales like they did someday! I’m not a reseller (although I have considered it in the past but with two little kids and one on the way it’s just not the season for me) but I do hope to have a garage sale this summer in my own neighborhood and emulate their style and have treats for sale and just get to know people in the area. Maybe someday I can build up to a small resale business! Thanks for the encouragement and kind words!

[@debshaw680]

@@katiesoderling3596 you could always pick out the best stuff and put it on EBay or Etsy.

[@katiesoderling3596]

@@debshaw680 True. I had hoped to do that a few years ago. But with lots of little kids and homeschooling my time is for them right now. And I’m happy with my season in life. 😊 Someday when they’re a bit more independent I could make time for a bit of reselling.

[@janielow8719]

Ahh what great memories xx Janie Dundee

[@sarahtomlin6398]

You guys are just the nicest couple! I dare say *you* are the treasures!,🤗

[@jankirschke7425]

I got a Spirograph (@31:25) for Christmas in 1962 when I was six years old. I was mesmerized by it and spent lots of time making drawings. I made one for my first grade teacher, and at the end of the day I saw it in her trash can. It was one of those defining moments (not in a good way) that we all get in life. That is one of very few things I remember from first grade.

[@kathleenclare8009]

Wow! That is quite a collection of collectibles and memories!

[@robsgirl7778]

A lot of valuable items even if they are not necessarily thing you typically sell in your shop

[@cyndicunanan400]

You should also get the builder to build you the fisher price barn, complete with the “moo” when you open the barn door 😂

[@MelArchbold]

This would be hilarious 😂

[@cathifamjourney469]

Right?! That could house his car collection. Lol

[@aksez2u]

🤣😆🤣

[@Owlzindabarn]

Cyndi, you're so awesome to remember that. I had one of those too :D

[@2980jg]

I loved my fisher price town!

[@janismooney5881]

Every time I see one of these hoarded homes, I have to clean a closet and toss stuff

[@marthacueva8574]

So very very true. Thanks to these clean outs, my house will be clutter free soon. 😃😃

[@lindap.p.1337]

Please come to my house.

[@jbigfeather]

I’m with you!

[@brenekins314]

Lol I do the same

[@lynnedelacy2841]

I do that too - but unfortunately only in my mind !

[@MimisTreasureCottage]

When we were closing my dad's estate (not a hoarder sitiuation, but LOTS of stuff nonetheless), we actually had to pay someone to come and clear the remaining contents. We got two quotes: one was for $2000 and the other was $700. The higher priced one would have scrapped the metal, including cutting off electric cords from appliances, and would have taken the rest to the dump. The lesser priced one recycled, donated, and resold the rest at the flea market. Sure, some items had to be trashed, too. Of course we went with the lesser priced option. I point this out because I feel that the fact that Alex pays for the contents, while doing all the work (hiring staff and renting dumpsters), may make many expect the same if they find themselves in a similar situation. 50% for the amount of work that will be involved is not nearly enough, imho.

[@tinaconn3989]

I can’t get my head around how a house that cluttered can look so clean.

[@bearpawz_]

Exactly what I was thinking! When you've watched a few episodes of that show "Hoarders".. this place is clean in comparison! 😲

[@ruthhayler4783]

I remember an episode of hoarders where her house was pretty spotless she just had around 2000 storage boxes all over the home filled with art and craft supplies and teaching items.

[@bearpawz_]

@@ruthhayler4783 I haven't caught that one yet.. I seem to always tune in when they have to climb across a pile almost as high as the ceiling. One show, the lady's refrigerator had broken like 15 years ago and it was full of old hairy food, like a pork loin, etc.. ACK!! 😖

[@malindabailey8778]

@@bearpawz_ one hoarder episode the lady's fridge had dead cats in it 😬

[@berngirl5624]

My first thought was "there's no garbage at least".

[@kathiedavis3312]

As hoarding goes at least the house is pretty clean it doesn’t seem to have all the kitchen garbage and rats like many. It seems to have some pretty cool and interesting things. I’m glad you can help them good job! Happy Mother’s Day Mellisa .

[@belle6219]

It will be nice, this time, that the owners are still alive and will be able to enjoy the results of your amazing work...a livable house and some extra cash, too!

[@siameseire]

Dear house owners, We are all rooting for you and wishing you the very best. I know that parts of this may be hard for you, but many many people are now sending love and eagerness for your new lighter life. We understand your delight in treasures. I think fun treasures are always part of us. Their delight can stay in our wonder-filled hearts and we don't need to keep them physically close. I am trying to release some of the quirky items I have too. I am excited for you. May our loving thoughts help ease the transition in you. Many loving wishes from Flagstaff, Az. Danna. You are now forever part of a very loving community. Bless you. : )

[@magickmoi1261]

What a kind message for these folks. I feel the same way. Also in Arizona, Glendale. 🌸🌻🌼🌸🌻🌼🌸🌻🌼

[@yvonney4]

I think that pretty much says the way most of us feel Well done

[@myfavs253]

You couldn't ask for a more caring bunch of folks to help clear out your house. You can expect professional results and respect for your things. Not to worry, lots of people are watching csrefully.😊

[@jankirschke7425]

Very sweetly put.

[@SouthOfGate]

Yes sending regards and encouragement from the netherlands! Beautifully put.

[@manderson3231]

I wish I was nearby! I would volunteer to help you! I'm sure you have many friends that will be there for such a good cause. Helping these people stay in their home, is so important to them, I'm certain! God bless you and everyone who helps with this huge chore/gift!!!

[@IvyRoad]

This is going to be exciting! And, since they were buying to sell, it isn't depressing. They just ended up living in a retro/collectibles warehouse. This is good stuff!

[@MrQbenDanny]

I didn't feel your life was in danger in this one.

[@outoftheburrough]

Or the acroprop in the basement is integral to the structure due to weaknesses and gets knocked 😱 Be careful A & M

[@debshaw680]

Yet

[@MrQbenDanny]

@The Art of Being Rose "Had a cuppa that Hypathetical Tea did ya !!!

[@lyndamilligan1103]

That's nothing compared to some houses he been in

[@ntepup77]

A new series?! Best Mother's day EVER!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@magickmoi1261]

Agreed!

[@marjoriejohnson4559]

I must be a hoarder at heart because everything looked valuable to me. That is a big job you've got ahead and I hope you make a large amount of money for you and the couple. Good luck!

[@skdoremi6666]

Am happy that people get some help,for me its really a treasure adventure when we visit those houses ,so i do enjoy them but at the same time if it can help them improve their daily life than its more valuable than finding a real gem.❤

[@1hollig1]

I need that “everyone needs a sugar daddy” lunchbox! I was just talking to my 20 year old about finances and his argument for not saving money was “it’s easy to get a sugar daddy”. I asked if he realized what that meant and after I explained it, he said “oh! I guess saving part of my paycheck is a much better idea”! 😂😂

[@larrybrennan1463]

The Busy Bee game (made by Marx?) must've been a Canadian version of a game called Cootie I remember from my childhood.

[@mo317]

We had Cootie here in Canada. I think Busy Bee was a card game of some sort.

[@debshaw680]

Yep. I used to love Cootie!

[@debshaw680]

@@mo317 I think it was just a different bug game in the same vein.

[@pamelataylor8758]

Yes! I was thinking ants, I couldn’t remember Cooties!

[@dawnford5919]

I enjoy your cleaning out house adventures. It looks like you'll have many, many items again. Looking forward to watching as you go along.

[@reginaromsey]

If there. Are not enough items to pay you money for it. The blessing or karma you receive for doing good for others will support you.

[@joharmon2148]

Everytime I see a house full of stuff I start going through my house packing up stuff and call the donation center for a pick up LOL.

[@greyferguson9319]

I do too....i have an appointment Wednesday to take a car full of stuff to a consignment shop.

[@datchaanimalsheltermoldova1980]

Same! And I'm surprised every time that I still have things for donations

[@wandastatton7781]

When watch the Hoarders homes, I clean my house and threw stuff away .I didn’t even notice this till my husband saw me in action,, lol

[@KCZ17]

The key is to not buy more stuff to reclutter your space

[@marchellweldon9683]

I am with you there

[@r0ssiter]

Former vintage/collectible bookseller here... Open those little golden books to the back cover and check the inner spine. If there's an A printed, it's a first edition and might be worth something

[@suewinston-elliott2674]

Good on the owners ..Regaining their independence means so much ❤🇦🇺

[@marilynanthony7383]

Looks like the artist of the painting is Albert Friedrich Schroder (German, 1854-1939) Signed his paintings ‘A. Schroder May’

[@jakekatella]

But is it original? The brush stroke pattern on the reflections did not appear to line up with the stroke pattern of the paint.

[@marilynanthony7383]

@@jakekatella I look forward to finding out....

[@hilc6777]

Love Melissa’s Superman mask!

[@debbieherrick9414]

I see lots of things from my childhood...love your videos sometimes they bring back fond memories.

[@samaritaDeath]

Love the Dalek clock, and the records, oh I would have so much fun going through the records. I really know how people’s homes get to this stage. I’m almost there. I used to go to flea markets, buy and sell and my home is almost full. I have 2 rooms that I can’t get into. I’ve already empties one room and one hallway. This week I will be working on one of the 2 rooms. I am purging, being ruthless. I don’t want to be buried beneath stuff.

[@gardenglam3451]

These hoard situations find you because you are humane and caring with the people and their issues. It is an education listening to you narrate the history and culture of many items. I am looking forward to the next episode. Stay safe! 😊

[@primordial_platypus]

I have no doubt that he is also becoming known in the area as the person to call to clean out a house. Maybe not by the owners of the property but through referrals and friends. Maybe the local authorities that gave them the 4 day ultimatum suggested him? Either way it adds to his business, gains him respect for his fair dealings, and gives the rest of us interesting videos to watch. If this keeps up Alex will have to add staff to keep up with the traffic and maybe he can negotiate better terms with Kastners (they must love him by now even if he does cause them more work).

[@selkieseal545]

I am sure, he picks and chooses. He is to business minded to take on something not financially worthwhile.

[@primordial_platypus]

I have no doubt that he wants to make a profit but it seems like this one is a little more iffy than the rest. Alex is a great guy (more so than most I imagine) and figured that the 50% was doable. Would he take the job if the place was full of trash, probably not. I assume he had at least a quick walkthrough before he made the offer even though the video made it seem that he hadn’t. I also assume that the owners could (possibly with great trouble) afford to have someone come in and trash everything just so they could keep their house. It might have made more business sense to say 50% with a minimum of x$ just to cover his expected costs.

[@jimcabezola3051]

That is a clean hoarder's house! I have absolute faith that you will clear it out in four days. Wish I coud join your effort. Instead, I must revel in your adventures from afar.

[@fillg]

The store display rack in the garage that said Sika on the side would have held tubes of caulk.

[@dawnwilloughby249]

I loved loved loved my FP house I had as a child. Later on I found one for my oldest daughter and she also loved to play with it. I think I actually have a picture with her playing with it. I grew up on Fisher Price, barbies, hot wheels and Legos.

[@magickmoi1261]

I have read so many positive, encouraging comments tonight. It’s so uplifting to read them all. We are basically an awesome group of people and I love being in this group with all of you!

[@tinabrewer_24ab12]

What a lovely comment then we see the children are up pass their bed time. @Magick Moi

[@shannanjones5514]

Yes! 👏👏 I am so excited for the new adventure. You are such a great guy Alexander ❤ It's stuff like this that keeps me absolutely devoted to this channel. I love you guys, every last one of the personalities we've been introduced to. 💗 Happy Mother's Day Melissa 💗

[@andrewgrant6516]

There's a lot of clutter, but at least it's not piled up to the ceiling. Could be a lot scarier.

[@vinyl1Earthlink]

I didn't see anything that some eBay seller wouldn't try to sell as a rare antique. Instead of donating what you don't want to charity, you should offer lots to resellers. There are bound to be some valuable records in there, and I have great faith in Alex's ability to recognize the good ones.

[@torbar9603]

I am sure the resellers will be hanging out at the goodwill just waiting for Alex to arrive and pick up the items for pennies on the dollar..

[@Snarkapotamus]

@@torbar9603 - Don't bet on it. Most Goodwills now sell their better items via online auctions...

[@mozu517]

@@Snarkapotamus Yup, the Goodwills ain't what they used to be... Quality has gone down and prices have gone up. I don't know why I even bother going anymore.

[@wendy833]

@@mozu517 I went yesterday and noticed they wanted $10 for a plain clear vase. I didn't want it, the price reached out and hit me.

[@milliewilkie1969]

@@mozu517 in my town in UK charity shops sell used clothing at highter price than when new and most of it washed out faded tatt .

[@valeriesmith3388]

Atleast its pretty well organized. Not just trash. Thats a plus.

[@catworld8119]

I have not read all comments so some probably said this but the black crocheted afghan with colored squares is a sought after item on ebay. I love reminiscing of childhood with the toys and games. Once again I wonder why the children let their aging parents home get to this state. Does no one in the family ever check in on them? Thanks to Alex and friends, the couple will get a few more years in their home.

[@brettvickery633]

And I thought you guys have already had a year full of house contents, Now this ! Amazing ! and again, just seeing this makes my back hurt !

[@sarahtomlin6398]

And that cool devil humidor has my attention.....hope that will be for sale

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Yes it will :)

[@joannw.6541]

Love a hoarder house. Love watching you do the work. And I'm an armchair watcher. Do more houses!!!!

[@cindyc3183]

Wow! Taking on a hoarder house whilst they still live there. Good luck, because hoarders love their stuff!

[@sallyride3599]

OMG! How are people living in that? Rooms that can't even be easily accessed? How sad for them. So impressed that you are helping them out. I'm a collector, too. Just not at this level. Fascinating and amazing and interesting at the same time. I'm sure they will be amazed at what you do to stage the place and make their house a home again. It does look like a great space with proper decorations/housekeeping. Hopefully, you might plan a follow up show to see how they keep the place? Like, a year from now? And hopefully they aren't continuing to shop. I watch a number of hoarder shows. At least this one is not covered in yucky (gross) trash, like some are. Your channel is a fun one to watch. I'm truly amazed at what your family does!

[@hoppas77]

This did not look anywhere near as bad as I expected and it's so clean. Good Luck and that is very sweet of you all to help them as well. Win Win, hopefully!

[@steveminch7741]

I feel like I’m watching hoarders buried alive but the less nasty version 🤔glad you could help the people out can’t wait till the next video

[@chrisstott4100]

If anybody can clear out the house it is you and your crew, Alexander!

[@franhunne8929]

Yeah, more from Hans and Zenobia!

[@nokesbob2256]

At least it's all clean and pretty easy to get to and load. It would be the sorting that would get to me. You know what would make money and what to donate. I would be like these people. Buying because I think it's worth something and then never selling it because it's too much work! There is some nice things there. I would love to see all the pictures and paintings. Here we go again! Can't wait!

[@melissaschurman7630]

The record collection looks exciting

[@ABamaGardener]

Here we go again. Can Alexander get'er done in 4 days? That horsey stick, I think if you roll it on the ground, the head bob's up and down. Love the "Dad" Jokes...Scooby jokes omg.

[@therockgirl15]

At least this place looks very clean for the amount of stuff they have and is in someway organized

[@jamiegoss2036]

I can hear the groans from the Kauctions auctioneers from here lol

[@LarryDeSilva64]

A professional company coming in to clean this house out would not have given them the option to sell the items at auction they would just have scrapped it all and charged the homeowners for doing it. Thanks to Alex these people will get money they need for their health condition as well as a home thats safe to live in. You are a good man Alex doing a great thing.

[@ktevans881]

Its admirable you took on this job, I hope you dont take a loss on it but if you do, the blessing will certainly be returned to you elsewhere. God bless you, your family and this couple!

[@Marianne_C_O_Art]

That particular Star Trek sewing pattern is hard to come by. There are cosplayers/costumers who would definitely buy that.

[@madelynl.5351]

I have that Star Trek pattern in two sizes! I’m a professional quilter and seamstress and am beginning to wonder what is going to happen when I’m gone. I’ve been sick for a couple of years and my husband died about 8 months ago. How do you know when your studio becomes a hoard? Maybe that question itself is the answer.

[@patmike3406]

Ooooo very exciting. Another project!

[@bridgettesullivan6513]

You will not consider it a loss. You are way too kind and you’re just as interested in helping them as you are finding stuff to sale. You just purchased a house and gave the contents away. You guys are so very kind!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@dcan911 You make that sound like a bad thing! He runs a business and has a family to support. Why shouldn’t he hope to make a profit? And he’s helping them at the same time. Win-win!

[@therealJamieJoy]

@@Lucinda_Jackson he didn't make as large of a profit as he had hoped. May this one be much more profitable for all parties.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@therealJamieJoy Yep, I know...

[@therealJamieJoy]

@@Lucinda_Jackson can't wait to see the next video!!

[@TheNinnyfee]

Yes, real role models in a world of cynics dumping their emotional baggage on others. I love it! ♥️

[@saccharineabyss]

It is my dream to own that many records. I love 20s-70s music so I have many that I want to collect. 🤩

[@madzabinga8382]

This is why the idea of "Swedish Death Cleaning" needs to be introduced and better practiced. It is just great that they decided to deal with this before they die, and leave it in charge of the family. Plus, they couldn't have hired a better team to handle this.

[@pegweg47]

I always feel a bit sad at the beginning of these adventures because somebody’s life went sideways. But they handle things so respectfully that I get into it eventually.

[@Wordsnwood]

The hall stand at 3:30 is white oak, which is different than the more common red oak. It is typically darker and has ray-flecks in it. White oak is a feature of Craftsman or Mission style furniture.

[@k.y.6148]

And quarter-sawn white oak to boot!

[@debshaw680]

That’s what I was thinking. Beautiful piece.

[@bosgaurus1]

Yay!! Let the sorting begin!! 😁

[@ianallen2]

This one's going to be interesting. 4 days to clear the house is tough but can be done. Easy if everything can be thrown into boxes as if moving house, but to have to sort through and to decide what is to be sold, gifted and dumped is a bit harder for time.

[@Carballoca]

I have a friend that just left her significant other because of his hoarding it was close to this when she left. I’m sure he has little paths by now you can’t even get in the garage it’s floor to ceiling. And pays on several storages also. He is 63 soon to be 64 I feel for the Landlady if he dies

[@DannyChamberlin]

That feeling when Alex calls something from the 70s antique...and you realize he's right...

[@primordial_platypus]

Yea, I love the “mid-century” remarks about stuff from the 50’s. Wait that’s me!

[@yvonney4]

🤔😔😂

[@pattya1679]

LOL

[@franhunne8929]

Well, we here over in Germany think of things older than 100 years as Antiques. Things from 1970 are just half of that.

[@lindyashford7744]

70’s is vintage not antique. Antiques are 100 years+.

[@PenelopeFluffington]

I'm yelling at the laptop for you to notice the two incredible Chinese screens in the lounge and you pick up a plastic turtle mask...

[@audrab27]

I did that with the past hoard when I saw the Tolkien book lol

[@PhotoKaz]

LOL. He always does that!

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

Yes! I noticed those screens as well, beautiful!

[@yvonney4]

🤣🤣

[@dynrgal]

He saw it, lol....that is why he agreed to do this 🙂

[@SprucedandGussied]

Don't pass over /donate all the wicker and rattan items in this house. All of that is HOT right now.

[@saltandpepper986]

THIS. 👆👆👆

[@leeleescraps]

Yes the boho mcm look is really big

[@janjan6661]

Really? I was just watching hoarders and in the episode i remember the cast/crew member telling the client nobody buys wicker anymore.. i think it was a wicker bed . I always wonder if hoarders secretly sells all thier donate stuff.

[@solarlola5953]

Junk

[@AudiAddict]

@@janjan6661 I think they said that also because the house was infested with cockroaches and they’d have to clean it and all that. Not enough time.

[@1000thGhost]

Some good looking stuff there. I really liked all the board games they have.

[@dearcole123]

This is the cleanest hoarded house I’ve ever seen…just saying.

[@RJ-er3gv]

I have seen when cleaning of a hoarder house people agree to the clean up but then when it begins can not bare it and freak out. I truly hope this doesn't happen.

[@cwfan2]

Have you ever thought that clearing hoarder houses has become a second business for you? I started watching when you bought the Potter house. Since then, you've cleared three or four houses plus a huge storage room. If word gets around any more than it already has, you may need trucks, a crew, and a hoarder manager.

[@jensunray1]

Look at all that vinyl....my spider senses started tingling !

[@janelord3061]

I absolutely LOVE the little shelf on the left, just inside the door. So much glassware and a ton of suitcases. I hope you can get a big crew together.

[@pinknotthebarbie]

Guess I'm doing another declutter/recycling in the bedroom and livingroom. But not touching my stockpile, (did it for brexit helped alot in the pandemic and panic buying (

[@brenekins314]

Wish I had an Alex when I faced three months of cleaning my in-laws hoards

[@ruthiezophia2946]

This family doesn't have anything to be embarrassed about.

[@jankirschke7425]

I’m sure they had a lot of fun collecting everything!

[@evaparker7142]

At least with this one it's mostly nice stuff. Doesn't look like there's a lot a lot of junk.

[@phangirlable]

That's quite the amazing collection they've got! I think everyone involved will profit from this and in more than one way.

[@kuttfam0191]

As you are going from room to room I am sounding like Arnold Horshak from Welcome Back Kotter...oh oh oh! I am seeing so many familiar things from my childhood. Thanks for the look around and u may just need to visit the auction (online) in June!

[@ajlang9668]

Happy Mother’s Day Melissa. It so good of you guys to take this house on and help these people. Their needs to be more people like you guys!! Such good people. 😊💕❤️

[@treedruid]

Alex and Melissa are doing this through their business. 1. For content, 2.For potential profits 3. To help someone. Alex and Melissa are genuinely kind people, but they suffer no fools. Don't mistake their kindness for being pushovers.

[@leanneevans4080]

@@dcan911 thank goodness there is a company (Alex) available to this couple to do this. My grandmother and mother were hoarders, if we could have found someone that would take on 50% of the profits, we would have been ecstatic!

[@EarlyRiser--]

Alex will go over 400,000 subscribers with this series! I just wish he would give himself and his team more time to eliminate self-created stress.

[@dottiemccoy3123]

Wow...all that stuff looks real nice and taken care of. I really enjoyed watching it can't wait for the next one...

[@UsernamesForDummies]

Yaaayyy! Something from my home country. That Sika display cabinet is from Switzerland. Sika is a Swiss chemicals company. Never thought I’d see that on a KZbin channel of a Canadian antiques/collectibles dealer... That little “pool table” could be a Carambole (Carrom) set.