Digging through years of collectibles and getting auction ready!

[@elizabethbowen7094]

Alex, you're so persistently directed in your searches and dig through such daunting collections of junk that no one could say you get "easy money" ! As a long-term, regular viewer you are in a league of your own for industry, creativity and motivation. Sometimes, such as today, it's possible to feel the energy drain and fatigue that you go through to make the magic happen. You are generous in sharing information and never-ever seeming greedy or scheming in your exchanges with the people you work and deal with. Best wishes to you, your amazing wife and children... each of you are a gift to humanity.

[@dorothyd.6506]

Well said; I couldn't agree more.

[@marystrenke3050]

My sentiments exactly!

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Thank you Elizabeth, and you’re right it’s rarely easy money :)

[@kathybell7407]

Beautifully written!! You said all the things I feel in my heart! They are an amazing family! For those of us that’s been watching for some time.... you can see in his face he’s tired but just keeps going! But I just wanted you to know your comment was beautifully written!!! Stay safe Kathy B

[@Peggyanns]

I agree 100%!

[@roliepoliecolie2200]

😎😎😎 The hardest working man in the antique business.

[@BACKPACKTOPIA]

The "Viking Taxi" sign would be something for Hans and his truck

[@nancymontgomery8897]

Fun idea

[@beckyrubin3754]

I appreciate your incredibly vast knowledge of items from so many eras. Most KZbinrs aren’t nearly as knowledgeable as you. It makes sense since you own an antique store, but I learn a lot and enjoy a walk down memory lane occasionally. This is my favorite type of video since I’m not going to estate sales or thrifting now. We all live vicariously as you pick through piles of who knows what!

[@careyjohnson4143]

thank you for the great content, upbeat attitude and the interesting people and projects you bring into the channel. Keep up the great work.

[@roseypeach8363]

The movie poster was for the 1934 movie It Happened One Night starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. I love that movie

[@julianne089]

Denise T yes and that scene with Clark Gable eating the carrot was, I heard, the inspiration for Bugs Bunny...

[@cynthiacleaver9742]

Fun digging through such a wide variety of cool stuff!! Thanks!,! 💖💖💖💖

[@RaydivatheWriter]

You know you're old when you see the same lunch box (Peanuts lunchbox) you used as a kid being dug up to be sold at an antique store.

[@katieantique7525]

Haha, you know you are older when you remember packing your kids lunch in it!🤗

[@robstephens]

Maybe use the brass door frame on the front of your new building.

[@alternatereality4198]

Alex , you have an amazing eye for old things - we watch in amazement the things you come across . We're also baffled at the prices you fetch at auction for such treasures - you deserve to earn a lot more for your pieces at auction !!! Have you considered looking into larger auction houses in the U.S where they may have a more upscale audience , for example Christy's or others ? People who appreciate old things understand that when we purchase these kinds of items - we are purchasing a part of history that is gone forever - that is what makes these items so valuable especially if you are purchasing something just for the love of it . i hope you will consider looking into my suggestion . The batch for auction you showcased today is wonderful and i know you could get a hell of a lot more for them with the right audience . Good - luck Alex 👍

[@janicekeen]

The wrappers and boxes would be very neat looking as "wallpaper" type thing maybe in kitchen area of your store. Very neat and cool ideas for found in this video!

[@amywright2243]

We love your family and hope all good things happen for you all! ♥️ from Kentucky

[@julier1616]

Alex! Wow! The lunch boxes! The vintage Sesame Street! That 2nd wooden display case...It’s old glass, it’s thick and you can see the waves in it! And the long solid boards of the old display cases...you can repurpose the wood for shelving

[@BarryFrancis]

If you like old packaging, and should you ever find yourself in the UK, you should go to the Museum of Brands in London. It is really fascinating to see all the old packets and wrappers, especially the ones I remember from my childhood.

[@sbrian123]

Barry Francis loved that place!

[@cathifamjourney469]

Cool!

[@viningscircle]

Always so much fun exploring the older stuff. Antiquing is sort of archeology, with some surprises that may be found.

[@carly1478]

That place may deserve a second trip. You found some good stuff 👍

[@themichaelvortex4784]

That garage was sort of a one-stop-shop for antique and vintage fun. Very cool pick! Thank you.👍🏼🤘🏼😎

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Very well done again. Glad to see that 2 of your children helped. Best regards, luck and health to all of you.

[@arlenegariepy8957]

Awesome!! The fisher price sesame street house brings back memories of my niece and nephews stepping on those figures in the middle of the night going to the bathroom. They learned to put them away. LOL ;)

[@alexd5028]

Alex, you're spoiling us! Keep 'em coming! ❤︎

[@suerasley7237]

Love the posters from the Crystal. Love it even more that you know how to pronounce my hometown's name. Watching from AZ. Love your content.

[@joycehook4832]

What fun that looks like. To dig thru history would be my kind of day.

[@barbaraschmidt5062]

Looks like a great selection of items for auction. I am sure you will do good.

[@whynot2644]

I wish you lived close to me. I have a house I bought full of stuff. It's overwhelming. It all looks like junk at this point but I know there's amazing things if someone wanted them.

[@lynnedelacy2841]

There must be a dealer locally who would jump on that for you

[@drfreud65]

Your realtor should be able to direct you to professional organizers that can help you sort the trash from the treasures.

[@janellemiller3215]

Oh my god it has the people .i will definitely be watching for this. As long as it doesn't go over $100 .

[@kandiwolfe1125]

" Pickin and a Grinnin....!!" Very fun and interesting items you found here, Alex! Thanks for sharing this with us! Peace to all....💜💙💜

[@elyseraval8273]

I had that sesame street house. It brought back good memories to see it. Big bird was my favorite!

[@michelelupo3207]

Fun -666! I don’t know about the fun part but that did happen to my sister at the DMV and she did asked for a different one. They thought she was kidding but she refused it and they gave her a different one. Praying you do well with the auction! Enjoy your family this weekend!

[@sir.fountain]

super beautiful Hohner Goliath! Oh EASY MONEY! Hope all the best to your company and Family!

[@BarryFrancis]

When you said about the 100 year old violin it reminded me of a joke by the British comedian/magician Tommy Cooper. I went up into the attic and found a Stradivarius and a Rembrandt. Unfortunately Stradivarius was a terrible painter and Rembrandt made lousy violins.

[@paulbennett4548]

"Just Like that"

[@nansilas2863]

I like the vintage harmonica

[@connielipp8648]

Good Morning Alex, Thank you for another fun and info filled video..love to you

[@tinamariegregory3130]

This was a fun dig, and delightful to see your young people again, God bless you all.

[@takeomack2782]

I love watching your videos, friend! You are a good soul and I wish I was more like you! Good luck with all your endeavors!!! 👍❤️

[@jackiechapman8189]

It's nice to see you repurpose all the old advertising products and put back to use or displayed... Love the Piedmont cigarette advertising sign in the chair it's a very cool piece... Good luck in your auction soon... Stay safe...👍💕🔥⚾😷

[@cathifamjourney469]

Lots of super cool items. My favorite has to be the nostalgic Sesame street fisher price set! Memories (you know you just sang it, lol). Awesome score. Can't wait to see them put in the store.

[@Keith-jl9ll]

“If you wanted to cut the cheese in the old days”...Alex, you and the Dad jokes. Hilarious!!!

[@cathifamjourney469]

🤣😂🤣💚🤘👍✌

[@lizbarnes9078]

You should make 1-2 more trips to pick up more from there. So many more treasures to find!!

[@headrush4984]

Collars were separate from the shirt? LOL! I am 52yrs old. I have never heard collars were separate from the shirt. Hysterical!!

[@raggedyann4372]

Joshua could repurpose the wood in the cabinets that are missing the glass💕😍

[@Dodge34]

At 15:07 you got probably something worth money for the right person who collect theses kind of stuff, admission tickets to Disneyland if they are official could be selling for a good price, they look pristine to me.

[@jimfisher4193]

man what a beautiful store and neighbourhood you are in , we were there on the weekend and were very impressed, my friend bought the old radio.

[@NitrousDiecast]

Some neat stuff you found! I will have to stop by next week to take a look.

[@izoraiza7169]

At 16:27 my brother has the one that looks like a woody wagon or one that looks similar to it... He won't clean out the dust that's in it so I might have to do it for him when he's not around so that it's not as dusty... The dust has been in it for a very long time...

[@2007Lynx2007]

You got some wonderful finds on that trip. It pays to be adventurous.

[@davidcraddock7011]

can't wait to see the old packages stuffed and on the top shelve.

[@cc-carol5951]

I'm involved with people that do vintage, so the display case without glass would have hardware wire stapled it it. It could still work as a display case that way. Just a thought for you to consider. Some of that stuff makes me feel old when you start describing it. Hahaha

[@shelleynobleart]

I can see what keeps you engaged with.your work. Endless excitement discovering vintage treasure!

[@LilithLLilith]

WONDERFUL! I'm looking forward to seeing your store all organized again, once the lots are gone to the auction house.

[@irmazurita5451]

Good luck with the auction. Awesome collection.

[@ZiggyGirl69]

I used to play with a Sesame Street set just like that with all the characters & stuff.

[@elroy8272]

Hey, recognize the flower brooch. Had one years ago...got to look for it.!!

[@janellemiller3215]

Please say you brought the Fisher price little people set back with you. It's the much looked for seseam street set.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Yes it will be going to auction sept 26

[@janellemiller3215]

@@CuriosityIncorporated I will definitely be watching for this.the last one i saw with the pieces was $375. I can't spend that much but i can spend $100-$150.

[@Jakathera]

I could use that old drawer set for my classroom to hold supplies for students

[@Furcorners]

Alex and CI on a Sunday afternoon! Hurrah!

[@jennifercullison]

That cabinet would be awesome for seed storage...js

[@vera_nika2]

Neat stuff, lots of unique items....good luck with the auction.

[@cecoya]

Lots of cool finds. Take care

[@pattimontreal9999]

I really hope we can watch these things auctioned WITH YOU Alex xxx

[@helenbailey8419]

I loved the wooden drawers from a hardware shop for nails etc.There is a comedy sketch called Four Candles by the two Ronnies,a famous pair of comedians from England(Ronnie Corbett was Scottish)worth watching and based on a real situation.

[@shelleyp4168]

Your knowledge of everything amazes me!

[@caroljohnson3698]

Thank you. Good episode. I look forward to the auction video!!

[@robertjean659]

Great selection of items

[@viviannefraser5974]

That Elma sewing machine! Any chance you could rescue it from the auction at this stage and if so what would be your price ? I would get a relative to pick it up for me!!!

[@Eileen-kx8wy]

vivianne fraser call the store

[@dianafertig2188]

Buy it during the auction.

[@pj4345]

I don't know how I missed this video🙄..Going to watch it right now !!

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

you have to get that beaded curtain it’s brill!

[@itsjustournature8045]

Wouldn't that beaded curtain work well if you had to go through it to get to the Zoltar Speaks machine and have your fortune told!!!

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

ItsJust OurNature what a fantastic idea!

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

I got it :)

[@HalfHeartGaminghippie]

I love the peanuts lunch box! wish I could get something like that for my mom.

[@mkl-h9465]

I spent many happy hours of my childhood playing with my Sesame Street play set. Blast from the past! LOL!

[@vintagevigo775]

Lots of cool stuff!!!!

[@Ceceoh]

I’ve coveted that Collie since I watched your first video. But I plan to retire next year, and I swore I would not buy any more stuff.

[@Sealutions1]

Piedmont chair would be of big interest to vintage baseball collectors as PIedmont backs were common on the old 1909-1911 baseball cards amongst others.

[@gabebrutal1874]

Omg i played with that sesame playset 💜

[@MarciaLeeful]

So sad to see the collie go!!! It’s Epic!

[@mrechannel2023]

I like the Piedmont chair back; T206 baseball cards were found in Piedmont cigarette packs and some cards have Piedmont advertising on back.

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Great finds.

[@TheUncommonKIBBLES]

nice finds and thank you for the upload!

[@paty7962]

It would be cool to watch you and your family play some of those old games you find

[@ToriLynnH]

You've got the best stowaways❣

[@laurengriffin5713]

I hollered Fisher Price Little People!!! when you passed that box. Glad you scooped those up. I was surprised how well they do on ebay, altho I havent priced them lately. Was bemused at the idea of putting that orange phone in my light yellow 1989 mobile home kitchen, as there is a wall phone jack for one. Ihave so much stuff Im not sure what to do with yet, I will probably be struggling for wall space when I finally figure out which end is up tho. Wish you were local to me. I have no idea how Im going to absorb all my dads stuff when we finally go to arizona to collect it. Thankfully, nobodys in a huge hurry yet, but uhgh. Im pretty good at selling stuff, its just going to take the rest of my life. I put a microwave plate plastic guide roller in the mail to somebody tonight, so yay. Thats one of my secret weapons. When someone puts an old microwave out, I grab the plates and rollers. They sell kinda gradually, but they do go eventually.

[@DANBOLLENBACHER]

I would have killed for that 6 Million Dollar Man lunch box back in the day!

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Now don’t forget that beautiful lady in the frame Alex. That would bring the customer in. 😆😆😆😆👍🏻

[@SargeRedsVintageToys]

I'm glad you grabbed that Sesame Street playset, I saw it in the box and when you didn't grab it I was thinking "NOOOOO!!! Grab it" lol.

[@heidifritz3053]

My favorite is the Playskool house!

[@nancymontgomery8897]

Did you obtain any display cases for the new store? I couldn't tell. I'm surprised you're auctioning the hardware cabinet pf drawers. Seems like that could work in you new addition. Hug those adorable stowaways for us!

[@janetrogers5429]

Creating good memories with your kids

[@mcwatersd]

It is amazing what you have opened my eyes up to what has value.Great finds some of which I certainly would have never thought of. Good luck with your auction. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤

[@jesserivera9704]

the new intro is stellar.

[@Karebear8765]

Bye Mrs. Beasley 😿 Hope you find a nice new home where someone loves you.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

It could be you :)

[@Karebear8765]

Highlight of my visit to Edmonton last week was getting to visit your store. What an awesome adventure meeting you and actually being in the store I follow. I saw Mrs Beasley but opted to purchase one of your hats for my daughter instead. 👍 Hudsons Bay

[@marystrenke3050]

When I was a child I used my Xmas allowance to buy myself a Mrs. Beasley doll; skimped on family gifts....

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

I want the mohair bear and the Mrs. Beasley doll. I will bid on those in the future. Nice vlog.

[@nancymontgomery8897]

I hope you have the winning bid!

[@reginaromsey]

A hundred year old beaded curtain! I would buy it for the beads!

[@dianafertig2188]

Call the shop

[@KaaSerpent]

OMG I had both of those lunchboxes when I was in grade school! :) (Peanuts and Six Million Dollar Man.)

[@MoondyneJoe]

Alex have you considered either buying or leasing a 20 foot or 40 foot shipping container to store your stock in either while the new addition is being built or as general extra storage space Surely you could fit a 20 foot container behind the shop? At least you could have stock ready to go when the addition is finished Tony from Western Australia

[@SuperNmolnar]

Grat video thanks you for sharing... Need to find some display cases myself.. for my store I am opening next year... Great video all the best from Ontario

[@richardweaver9682]

I remember the episode when you when you first got the shoe shine chair and were reassembeling/restoring it. Surprised you still have it. Have not seen it in any eisode or in the background of the store since. Was it in storage?

[@carolb29]

you brought some awesome stuff for the auction and then go and find even more awesome stuff! lol

[@ivydickson7596]

That New Zealand jacket, wonder how it got there? Hi from New Zealand.

[@jjadebrooklyn]

I want info on the boudoir piece in the frame. That is gorgeous. I’m 37 so I’m of age lol. Impressed with the video editing as well. Love the channel! I actually bought and sold antiques and southern folk pottery with my grandad from age 11. Also I lived on the reserve onion lake SK for 5 years. 🇨🇦. Back in the states now. Really love that framed boudoir piece. 💜

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Nice to meet you! I have a chair made at onion lake around 1890 at the shop :)

[@kayp2617]

I love that Peanuts lunch pail!

[@jakekatella]

That vintage Sorry! game from the 30's looked great! Don't know if it had all the pieces.

[@tammymccune5688]

looks like a place Josh would like...