Found a Human Skull in a Thrift Store! - Oddie Beau on the Hunt

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Aficionados of thrift stores, it's been longer than a crocodile's smile - but this weekend I'm back. I've been on the hunt for trash and treasure, and found both! If you love dusty junk, you're not going to want to miss this episode - I've compiled some of the best pieces I've found from six junk stores in Zürich, Switzerland. Plus, we run into Katie Kebab, Marcelline's cousin, who is suffering in existential crisis.

[@donnamccain4949]

Thanks for letting us have the opportunity and pleasure to shop with you...a fan from Sweet Home Alabama USA!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching and listening my friend.

[@karenmilligan5597]

Hi Donna. My hometown is Tuscaloosa, AL Oddie is a delight to listen to, isn't he?

[@donnamccain4949]

@@karenmilligan5597 Hey Karen yes I love his channel and I live right outside of the Huntsville area....Stay safe my friend!

[@laurachezem1537]

Hello Oddie, when I was younger maybe 9 or 10 me and my sister pulled weeds out of a flower bed for an older lady. Once she ask us to get something out of her attic. We came across a old type writer like the one you showed but a different brand. She gave it to us. As a young child it was a wonderful gift. I still have it to this day. Thing's that have sentimental value to us won't mean anything to my children when I'm gone.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

The main thing is that it gives you joy, and imparts that wonderful memory. That’s all that counts…sweet memories - the rest is dust my friend.

[@deniseleplatt1616]

So glad to have you back

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I really appreciate that, thank you.

[@lawbabe951]

Hi, Oddie and welcome back! Good morning from California. That was a real retro milkshake mixer. Hamilton Beach still makes them but they don't look the same. Cheers!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for the info!

[@karyannfontaine8757]

Good morning Oddie, I love the model cares made from the original 1920s blueprints. The display case is magnificent, so glad you showed it to us. I knew that skull was used for anatomy instruction. Some of the preserved animal and reptiles may have come from Cabinets of Curiosities, depending upon their age. My mother had a Typewriter very much like that one. She wrote business letters, and kept financial records for my father and his older brother, my uncle. She could type like a machine gun, just amazing. Into my 20s, telephone booths were plentiful. My father worked for the Telephone Company, so when they were eliminated, he was able to get them for family and friends members for very little money. When I was young, shops like this on were common, fostered my deep love of antique furniture and many other things of time gone by. One of my twin sisters also appreciates antiques. Oddie, I noticed the microscope for sale next to the milk shake maker. I had one as a child, one,my favourite items of my childhood. Sorry for being carried away, but this adventure brought back memories and the joy of these shops.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m very glad you enjoyed it Kary, thank you so much for your positive feedback. Yes, some of those oldschool typists could really hammer away at those typewriters! Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us.

[@fiona6689]

Here you are!!! Missed you! Haven’t got notifications 📣

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yeah, that’s KZbin for you, always trying to bury me 😄

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Oh how wonderful that you have take. Us on this fantastic journey through this thrift store! When you showed the old typewriter, I had a flashback bc that’s the type of typewriter that I used when learning how to type!! You really had to hit those keys hard to make anything print! Lol!! Odie I absolutely love hearing you talk and tell us about so many things and also take us on a stroll back in time. Thank you for sharing and for all of your hard work. I appreciate you! Blessings always!! 🙏❤️😊✝️

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m very glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much. Yes, with those old typewriters you really do have to bash the keys to get them to work, I can imagine the first week for a young woman in the typing pool must’ve been hard on the hands. I’m so glad you enjoy these tours, I wish I could provide more on a regular basis, but it’s very hard to find any decent stuff to film. Have a wonderful Sunday, my friend 😊

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@ObsoleteOddity Oh I love these tours and listening to you & your comments! Yes those typewriters were really hard to use! I’m glad they went to electric ones. Thank you for all of your hard work! Blessings always to you and yours!😊🙏❤️

[@ObsoleteOddity]

@bettyfeliciano7322 I’m very happy to hear that, Betty - thank you!

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@ObsoleteOddity You are most welcome! ❤️😊🙏

[@J-Williams]

I was all set to tell how much I admire that glass counter, when the talking mannequin came on lamenting about the fashions from the 70s and the loss of her luscious locks! In spite of all the wonderful items you found and shared, I have to say that the mannequin stole the show! Thanks so much for the wonderful armchair trip.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

No doubt you have cheered her up immensely, she’s been feeling rather down lately. So glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Hello Oddie!💖I love the recliner, they should make them now for old people like me! They would be cheaper than a lift chair. I think I have a vase similar to the one on the bottom of that beautiful counter. I LOVE the little oven, I definitely would buy that! Oh Oddie, when you made that mannikan talk, that was brilliant!😂😂😂 That projector looks like a blow dryer.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Absolutely! What a great design without any electric parts. Easy to exit and very comfortable.

[@EveryDayGamerMom]

I mean no disrespect. But he’s always had the cutest personality, I love when he gets excited over something. And his voice is perfect for reading and explaining. I love watching all his uploads. You’re amazing, Oddie! 🖤 17:45 😆😆🖤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That’s not disrespect that’s a lovely compliment, thank you so much 😊🙏 bless you for that

[@bonnsterthemonster]

I agree.

[@valeriejohnson5283]

Thanks! I always love you content no matter how far apart your videos are.😍

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much, Valerie for the very kind donation, very much appreciated and I’m so glad you enjoyed my content 😊🙏

[@a2shake]

How I’ve enjoyed vicariously touring the junk stores with you through the years, Oddie! Those dried flower arrangements are actually pretty cool, mostly b/c of how well-preserved they are! Regarding the old mixer, Hamilton Beach has been a well-known manufacturer of various kitchen appliances here in the US as far back as I can remember. They still make mixers with a cool ‘retro’ appearance, but the one you showed is authentic. Probably a lot heavier than the modern ones, too! Oh dear, Marcelline has a cousin! Does she have a thing for you, too? 😱 Yeah, I'm thinking there has to be some pharmaceutical explanation for much of 1970's fashion 😂 Only $60 for that cute little oven? I wonder if it still works? I’d love to have that old camera, too (21:22) Nice old drinking glass! Ha,ha, Oddie and his beer🍺☺ Always cool to find decades-old items that are good as new 👍

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m very happy to hear that Amy! Although these videos do not bring many views, I also enjoy doing them - when I find the time. Some viewers have suggested that the flower arrangement is a funeral wreath 😮 Yes, the Hamilton Beach mixer that I had was very heavy. Yes, that’s Marcelline’s cousin Katie Kebab, no love interest though as she is too melancholic to be involved in affairs of the heart. Hopefully once the 70s revival is over, she can return to being a Goth - that was really her best era. 😄 Beer glasses have such happy energy! Take care, my friend and have a lovely Sunday 😊

[@katymay2611]

Very interesting indeed. I love thrifting, been awhile since I have but you can definitely find lost treasures 😊❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@deloradeabel8487]

Thank you for taking us back to a time where everything was a work of art!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

You’re most welcome, and I’m very glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@layla1954]

I love the old and odd things at junk stores!! I would’ve bought the skull and the coffee grinder. You would always have somebody to talk to over morning coffee. LOL

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Great idea!!

[@bettybg1051]

Good morning Oddie 🎉 can't wait to hear this one😁

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I hope you enjoy it, Betty!

[@nayw-]

I absolutely love your thrift store videos! And your talking mannequin head lol my husband walked in the bathroom as I was listening to the melancholy mannequin and he’s like what in the world is that 😂 I just started cackling like a witch lol😂. I enjoy these videos so much Oddie, thank you for being here ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

😄😂 so glad you enjoyed them my friend, thank you so much! I bet the fact that you started cackling like a witch startled your husband even more! Lol

[@nayw-]

@@ObsoleteOddity 🤣 yes! He may sleep with one eye open from here on out 🤣😂

[@ObsoleteOddity]

😄

[@marlenecentrella9793]

Thank you for a very interesting little shop. They have some cool antiques. Lover your drinking glass so cute. The bed for the baby is called a cradle in the USA. Loved the talking manacan ha ha. Have a great day ❤❤❤❤.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much. Yes, you could either call it a bassinet, cradle or crib. Glad you enjoyed the mannequin too 😄

[@aprilpotter3054]

Thank you, Oddie. That was super fun.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m happy to hear that April!

[@Theyellowchild]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣loved the bit with the mannequin lots of interesting stuff love looking around thrift stores for bargains thanks for taking us with you

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I felt so sorry for that mournful mannequin. I do hope the 70s revival is over soon for the sake of her mental health. Very glad you enjoyed it, my friend! 😄

[@Lovescoffee-zo2bt]

Enjoyed the tour. The 1st horse creeped me out, lol. It would be great for Halloween.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank I think so too!

[@jabbermocky4520]

Mount a skeleton or a ghost on it and set it out at Halloween. Only use for it that I can see. It's awfully creepy. The stitching....ugh

[@jessieang5604]

So exquisite! If these are junks, then they are certainly junks at their finest! Thanks for showcasing these. It only helps to affirm that old is indeed gold, and in this case, could be very cool too! 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed the video Jessi, yes sometimes there is actual gold to be found amongst the junk!

[@moodybluesgurl]

So many neat items. I love the second horse velociped toy. I found a smaller reproduction in someone's yard set out for the trashman and rescued it. I would definitely buy that horse as its a real bargain. Thank you for sharing the antiquing adventures. Best to you and Oddette!!!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Velocipede is not a word you come across every day, thank you for that! All the best to you as well my friend. Very glad you enjoyed this tour. 😊

[@msc8663]

Oh Oddie so great to hear you again! Love to you and Mrs Oddie. Be safe my friends! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Wishing you the same, Thank you so much! 😊

[@SleepyLeeeee]

Those were cool finds. I always like the kids toys and camera related stuff (not the mass produced cameras but the things we hardly ever see). Oh, also, i think you should charge other people to decorate their businesses (bars, etc). You'd be great at that!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That's very kind of you, thank you for that. 😊

[@smokyquartz5817]

Good to have a video from you Oddie! My typewriter is a slightly younger Royal from I believe '34. I'd die before dismembering it. I've worked in many strange bars/coffee bars over years, one in a funeral home from the 1950s with it's original fountain, gate, original wood and stained glass. The owner also salvaged large light fixtures from nearby chuches set to be demonlished. All the tables in my caf'e area had polished games boards (chess, backgammon etc) we would bring the pieces out for to play and drink whatever you're inclined to. Fireplace too. Shop sadly did not survive Covid. As for the human skull, he was waiting for yourself in your audience. When you open your dream shop, I will forward my references.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Oh how interesting, was the typewriter one that you used earlier? Your credentials sound impeccable! Very sad to hear that the business did not survive Covid, so many fell, and continue to fall because of the worsening economic climate.

[@smokyquartz5817]

@@ObsoleteOddity Ha ha. It has to recover. My personal feeling is that people will get fed up and make a rebellion out of simply socializing and doing tactile things. It will feel like a revelation to the very young. Fun. In person. For free. Imagine it.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

@smokyquartz5817 let us hope so!

[@carolynross1248]

Hi @ObsoleteOddity love thrifting with you!! I was born in 1959 and from a child my mother instilled a love of antiques. I still have a child sized sewing machine that was given to me at Christmas not sure what year….and it worked! It’s green with white flowers on the case.😊❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

The same here Carolyn, my parents were always going to antique auctions which has created a lifelong passion for me. Happy to hear that you still have your childhood toy, what wonderful memories!

[@warmweeniesdoxiesweaters2884]

Just loved this vid. Bravo, such fun. More please 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m very happy it was to your enjoyment, thank you so much for your feedback!

[@nancyzitola5117]

Thank you Sir for all the spectacular things that make the world go round 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

So nice of you Nancy, thank you so much for your lovely feedback 😊

[@jackiemuller3330]

Hey there Oddie! Thanks for another great junk stroll! Let's see, I'd have taken home the second horse and absolutely the skull! The sweet glass you got really brought back some memories. Here in the states there was a fad in the 50s or 60s that everyone wanted a bar in the basement. They would have some wood paneling and the bar kind of built in then decorate the rest with the light up beer signs, little bouncing hula dolls, and of course the novelty glasses. I had a friend who's dad did their basement like a carribean bar, not quite pirate but lots of fish nets and bouys on the walls. Course as teenagers we thought it was kinda dumb, but it sure is fun to think back on it now! Thanks again! Stay safe and have a great summer!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yes, I remember those bars, some people still have them today. Often people would have them also in a corner of their living room. My uncle and auntie had one and it was also ship themed and the actual cocktail bar was in the shape of a ships hull with portholes et cetera. I saw one about 20 years ago in a junk store. Great memories! Very glad you enjoyed the tour of my friend, thank you so much!

[@jackiemuller3330]

@@ObsoleteOddity Yes to the memories! We may have been unimpressed at the time but that did not stop us from raiding the parents booze while playing hooky from school! LOL

[@brandyjean7015]

I would have purchased the skull, and given it a proper home in my study.

[@JTA1961]

Two heads are better than one

[@MrHeadbanger366]

I like old ads and I also like antiques. I used to go to flea markets pretty regularly. I haven't had time lately. For now, I'll just watch these videos. Nice work.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yes I haven’t been to a flea market for awhile either, I keep looking for when they are being held, and then I end up forgetting to go there, perhaps I’ll have more time when I’m retired. Very glad you enjoyed the video, thank you so much.

[@judithwhite6148]

Hello Oddie it's been a while, as I am not receiving any notifications from your page. Turns my phone on and BAM!!! Here you are❤❤❤❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yeah, that’s KZbin for you, always trying to bury me 😄

[@mimig5357]

Thank you for letting me ramble along with you!! I agree with the sweet mannequin, of all the fashions to bring back why the 70s??😂 Enjoyed this excursion tremendously!! Antiques have plummeted in value here in USA!! We all just trying to afford groceries!! Take care!! ❤❤❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yes, whose idea was it to bring the 70s fashion back? 😄 and the young people seem blissfully unaware how dreadful the fashion was. Lol Yes, it’s the same here, the cost of living has decreased the value of all luxury items and unnecessary items like antiques.

[@chrisw6164]

The thrift stores / “antique” stores are the same way in the U.S. Lots of nothing, but I still like to wander around inside. I find books from time to time, but that’s about it.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yes, it’s not like it used to be, mostly just junk and home appliances. Used to be great in the old days.

[@michelepruitt3145]

Thanks Oddie for sharing all the lovely treasures! 🥰 You never disappoint! Give the Mrs. my regards! 😱💜🐾🪻🙏✌️

[@ObsoleteOddity]

So happy you enjoyed the tour, hopefully you spotted some items that you liked. Thank you, I will

[@kimberlyortman7862]

Add more of those milkshake makers too I lost it moving, but still I had one of those. It was given to me by one of my friends. It was really into the 1950 stuff.❤❤

[@sandeefurey9404]

Interesting finds! 👍

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks 👍

[@andreain303]

The “ gondola” looks more like a hot air balloon basket to me perhaps?

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yes, I think that may be correct.

[@teriwood9657]

I love when you do these. I love old stuff.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m happy to hear that!

[@kimberlyortman7862]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@loraelstad8941]

Wonderful you got in another junk tour! It’s sad there aren’t many near enough to you that have anything interesting these days. I’m thankful you found some things to show us. The recliner was pretty cool & so convenient for when you’ve found that perfect leg elevation & don’t want to have to re-find it when you have to get up to go to the bathroom. 😆 Have you found an intact clock like that nostalgic one of your grandfather’s with the man & woman going round & watering the garden before? The one shown seemed to be missing parts. If it had been whole & reasonably priced, would you have bought it? I like the glass you did buy, with the man & dog on it. Old (& new) taxidermy always creeps me out. Interestingly, the human skull does not. With the taxidermy, I get the urge to bury it all in a big pit. My goodness I cracked up heartily at the image of the terrier on top of the mannequin head that you had inserted into the video in editing. 🤣 It was so perfect. 🙌🏻

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yes, it’s very difficult these days, because the younger generation are not really collecting anything. And so with each generation there is less and less interesting stuff that ends up in thrift stores. Plus with the Internet, a lot of the thrift store managers and owners are selling directly online. This has impacted the market massively. The same goes for the people who would’ve previously taken unwanted items to a thrift store, they now try and sell it online. Yes, if I found a Weather station that was very similar to my grandfather’s , then I would buy it - but yes that particular one in the store looked like the man was missing. Indeed, taxidermy when he gets old looks scruffy and itchy 😄 whereas the skull is perfectly clean and boiled! I felt so sorry for that mournful mannequin. I do hope the 70s revival is over soon for the sake of her mental health.

[@jabbermocky4520]

Billericay is a location in the UK, as I recall. There is a city called Billerica in Massachusetts. After the English place. My gran used to teach English there. Cheers!

[@kathymorrissey70]

The beer sign

[@NotaBInMyH]

Your deadpan humour is absolutely devastating. Sign says Falken Bier, and you say "with the eagle, or the hawk, or what ever that bird is." Laughed so hard I was snorting and gasping at the same time. Thanks for another great video. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Take care and God bless

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I wish I could claim that it was my humour, but the truth is, that I just didn’t connect the writing as to the identity of the bird. My right functioning brain was too busy scanning the colour and design, as it always does - to notice the obvious 😄 Very glad you enjoyed it, my friend, thank you so much!

[@andreachristopher8586]

Loved the voice over with the dummy . Got a good chuckle out of it! She definitely was not happy.😂

[@ObsoleteOddity]

😄

[@shirleybezuidenhout2724]

Thanks Oddie for very interesting video. I like the flower arrangement, it's very exquisite. Lots of other items quite a few years old. 👍👍

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed it, Shirley, thank you so much for your feedback!

[@arlanstrong1424]

Whoops 🤭. How did I miss this! 😊

[@nancyzitola5117]

Love it with the dry flower arrangement

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That’s why it’s wonderful we all have different tastes!

[@baylaschauer3122]

Hi Oddie! I would buy that horse for myself, then threaten my real horses with it! “If you don’t behave, you’re going to end up like this!”

[@ObsoleteOddity]

😂😂

[@jabbermocky4520]

lol. That would frighten the horses, alright.

[@michellebowersox194]

Holy crap with that mannequin started talking scared the crap right out of me that is funny I love it

[@ObsoleteOddity]

😄

[@TheKulu42]

I always enjoy your thrift store tours. I'd be tempted by the human skull, but I like those lamps you showed us.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you like them!

[@joleenphillips2415]

Very cool. My mom would love that recliner. Easy in and out. My daughter wants to specialize in orthopedics and is fascinated with human bones. She would love that skull

[@cherylcampbell7495]

I love the religious pictures etc. Thank you for taking us along on your tours. I don’t get to shop much so this was fun.👍💕🇺🇸🙏🙏

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m happy you enjoyed the tour with me, Cheryl, thank you so much for your feedback 😊

[@tracysemonik7040]

Love the skull! I've been looking at knife holders that are realistic looking skulls... Neat!

[@kristinfrazee2097]

Just fabulous the cars the skull just everything I just love it!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😍😍

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed it, Kristin!

[@applicationuser9764]

I believe the wicker gondola has a heating device on top. I think it was for a hot air balloon.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

You could be correct!

[@clowchan]

Love these old timey toys. The New York Historical Society has a few of these old German train toys and stations for whatever reason and they display them every year during the christmas holiday season. Pretty neat I would have taken that skull home Really love the font for the Telefon door. Great showcase of fun and unusual treasures, Oddie!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That’s great to hear, the historical society must be very proud of those old toys, and they were so well-made back then. Very glad you enjoyed the tour my friend, thank you so much!

[@Chrissy-rs8xl]

Hi Oddie, I love your travels, and the stores you visit and share with your fans. At 17:48 thought that might have been the treacherous Marcelline from your other videos. But thankfully it was not! Haha! Thanks for upload! ❤❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I felt so sorry for that mournful mannequin. I do hope the 70s revival is over soon for the sake of her mental health. Marcelline still thinks I’m in Tyrol, it will take her awhile to figure out that I’m back. 😄 Very glad you enjoyed the tour, Chrissy!

[@Chrissy-rs8xl]

@@ObsoleteOddity ☺❤❤

[@dillsingh4113]

So interesting , thank you Oddie ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

You are most welcome Dill

[@margaretwallace1578]

I really like unusual things that you just never see. I don’t go very often anymore but I do like finding treasures

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m very happy it was to your enjoyment, thank you so much for your feedback!

[@tomhirons7475]

if i had been there Oddie, i would have bought the coffee tins, as its from its time of course but i would make a profit on them or keep them, depending on what they wanted for them.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yeah, they were really cool, haven’t seen that brand before

[@tomhirons7475]

@@ObsoleteOddity me neither.

[@karenmilligan5597]

Oddie! Its been a while. I'm still subbed but I have some catching up to do on your content. I enjoyed the tour of this store. Saw stuff I've never seen before. Love your voice. 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed this video, thank you so much for reaching out with your positive feedback. 😊

[@conniejaegers2347]

hello my old freind🎉😊im glad to watch y haven't seen y for awhile utube try to.change your channel from time to.time but ❤ to see ya again!stay safe&keep up the great work as y have threw the yrs😅 have a nice big mug of a cold one for me🎉😅

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed the tour Connie, KZbin can’t keep my regulars away. I have indeed enjoyed a lovely cold beer this afternoon, thank you!

[@Artistophane]

Oddie forever!😍🙏👍

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@charlesevans8225]

Oddie for president 2024!!!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

@charlesevans8225 😄

[@tomwaugh]

I have just gotten around to watching this brocki video because of the skull. You asked your viewers where the town of Billericay is, after showing it on the face of the clock. I can tell you definitively that it is in Essex in the UK.

[@lisajonesmatthews6108]

Cool stuff❤

[@OceanSwimmer]

Ah, good to hear from you, Oddie! What price for the skull? What a surprise! Did you notice how white and pristine the teeth were? Thank you for the tour. You never know what you will find. 🌱🌞🌱

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Unfortunately, when I’m filming, I cannot really see the prices all the time, it depends where the price tag is. Actually, the teeth were not so clean, it’s just there’s a very bright light on the front of the skull which makes them appear so. Very glad you enjoyed the tour my friend!

[@margaretwallace1578]

Oddie, I do miss your stories!😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Every two weeks, Margaret, glad you enjoy them!

[@UmaCatLvr-y9z]

I love antique stores but I cant afford to buy anything. Its fun to look. I love the skull.

[@bramvanderheijden899]

So... you've found it áfter the store owner told you how he hasn't seen his wife in 5 years aye!? 😮

[@ObsoleteOddity]

😂😂

[@jawjagrrl]

Used one of those Hamilton Beach milkshake mixers when I worked in a 50s style restaurant- poodle skirt and all! The skull was a surprise - not legal to sell in the US. Lovely items, nice to see there are still nice old things out there. The shops like this have become more junky over the years.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I love 50s style restaurants!

[@toni5431]

Oddly enough that you mentioned 70's fashion coming back...I cleared out long neglected spare room cupboard today and found 3 old 70's maxi dresses and a couple of pairs of wrangler jeans that belonged to my mum. They washed up quite nicely so now I have to try and figure out what to do with them lol

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Wear them or sell them on eBay for a fortune as originals!

[@paulherman5822]

Billercay (I couldn't be bothered to look up the pronunciation either 😂) is in England, in Essex. About 25 miles from central London, I think. I always enjoy going through thrift/junk/antique shops. Never really know what you might find. (Though I have yet to find a fountain pen in one, since the 1980s...)

[@daguard411]

Thanks!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Welcome!

[@tracysemonik7040]

Hamilton Beach 100% still makes that milkshake blender. The design hasn't changed much, but they have newer milkshake blenders too. This one looks like it's from the 1920s or 30s, when the soda shops were big. They stopped being around in the 40s. Although soda shops are coming back. Craft sodas are starting to become the new bougie thing, soda counters are starting to pop up rather than ice cream shops.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for sharing that!

[@nancy.g-son]

I really enjoy these shopping trips. So much fun and interesting stuff. Do you ever buy anything?

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoy them! Sure I do, I’ve bought many things - I’ve shown a lot of things throughout my videos. Including this one.

[@nancy.g-son]

@@ObsoleteOddity That is great. Does your partner agree with your findings? 😂

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Agree? She buys what she likes and I buy what I like. 😉

[@janetcw9808]

Billericay, London? Please advise x

[@momcat2223]

That made me laugh - "post nuclear day" coffee? Here in Texas, in our mid-century neighborhood with its dicey electric grid, We have a manual burr grinder specifically for those wintery days when ice has taken down the lines or those stormy spring days when high winds have knocked the lines together. They'll be getting my gas cooktop and burr grinder from cold, dead fingers. Rely on that. 😉

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Your mid century neighbourhood sounds delightful! Despite the dicey electric grid 😄 I bet that coffee taste even better, because you ground it yourself ☕️

[@tinachandler3091]

There was one found in a thrift store in North Fort Myers a year ago. It was in a gem store

[@80sforever3]

I'm interested in the weather station, we never had that kind of thing in my country. Those sewing machine, i love old, mechanical ones but apart from straight stitch Singer machines, i have yet to find any here.

[@spacecowgurl57]

I think the dried flower arrangement was the preservation of a wedding bouquet ❤ And the juicer says Norwalk, not Norfolk, Oddie ❤ it's a juicer worth brand new, $1995.00. ❤ P.S. may I ask, as a collector and constant reader, of the first edition books, how do prices fair?❤🎉 Love you very much ❤️ 💗 you and Oddette🎉

[@ObsoleteOddity]

It’s also a good guess, some are saying a funeral wreath - wedding bouquet sounds slightly more appetising! Yes I realised after I edited the video that I had said it wrong, as I was filming I couldn’t really see the writing clearly and so it just looked like Norfolk to me. Do you think something is missing from the juicer, isn’t that supposed to be a glass covered compartment? To be truthful, I haven’t really seen many first edition books, although there are some no doubt. Not being a specialist in this area I wouldn’t really know where to look, and not all of the junk stores actually accept books, because they would just be flooded with them. Very glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for your kind thoughts!

[@suzanneleclair2483]

Hello Oddie!!! I've been wondering where you've been! I'm so excited to "see" you! It's been too long! I hope all is well with you!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Oh if you mean with the junk store tours, yes it has been quite awhile - it’s a labour of love really, because they don’t get many views. I enjoy doing them though when I have the time.

[@suzanneleclair2483]

@@ObsoleteOddity I LOVE antiquing!I I got that bug from my mom! Recently I came across a men's shaving cup with a piece of china to protect the mustache from getting wet, a double cup to store a shaving brush in, and I also found an invalid cup with a side hand! XO By the way, you are my favorite buddy to listen to while I iron! XO

[@ObsoleteOddity]

@@suzanneleclair2483 happy to hear that! Sounds like you’ve got some great finds there. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, got some more amazing antique/junk shop footage to come!

[@kimglass4851]

Wow! I dont think here in the U.S its legal to buy any human remains but I would have snagged that skull in a heart beat lol Great video Oddie!!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m not sure what the law is if it’s regarded as a medical exhibit? Or what the law is regarding resale of such items. Very glad you enjoyed it, Kim, thank you!

[@carmencarlton3240]

Love to visite theses places with you

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m very happy it was to your enjoyment, thank you so much for your feedback!

[@charlesevans8225]

Norwalk closed recently. And the cheapest juicer i saw online was nearly $1000 American.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for sharing that!

[@JTA1961]

2 heads are always better than one

[@janwood1906]

Billericay is in Essex in the UK x

[@kathymorrissey70]

The bird is a falcon

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yeah, I know I kicked myself after I had already edited the video - it even says it in German drrr

[@avalontampsett5023]

Billericay is in Essex ,uk

[@LauraGeralynKline]

💙🔥💙

[@jan7240]

It would be fascinating to find out who the skull actually belonged to 🤔

[@Last_Vestiges]

Lengthy comment on this SUPERB video disappeared.😔

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m sorry to hear that, I always copy any lengthy comments before I try and post it, there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing it not post. I learnt the hard way!

[@Last_Vestiges]

@@ObsoleteOddity 😔I don’t want to sit down with pen & paper and copy posts, but I do appreciate the suggestion. What a superb video…..😣

[@ObsoleteOddity]

No that’s not what I mean, if you are writing the comment out on a smart device or mobile phone - just press your finger twice on the text and you will either get the ‘select’ option or ‘select all’ option - click on one of those to copy. If your comment gets deleted, you can just go to make another comment and then press your finger once on the empty comment box and the option will come up to ‘paste’ the comment.

[@Last_Vestiges]

@@ObsoleteOddity 🤓Ohh, now I see. I’m on an iPad. It’s annoying with the keypad coming up and devouring half the screen. Next time I will try to remember to try doing that! Taps, knocks, slams, rattles……. Thank you so much again and much appreciated! Have a great day/night!🌞🌚😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I hope it helps! 😊

[@jonathandaykin3067]

A friend of mine had one. We put pencils ✏️ in it m took pictures 📸, basically, we copied Chief Wiggum on the Simpsons

[@eveliendorien]

We call it the "everyone needs to hear what I'm saying/doing/listening to in public cliche"...it drives us insane how narcissistic people are. If you're in public, quiet down(and the kicker is when THEY get annoyed because you ask them to be more considerate to their surroundings 😂😂)

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yeah, they drive me nuts, I’ve had a few alterations with very inconsiderate people who think that you really want to listen to their conversation or music loudly.

[@eveliendorien]

@@ObsoleteOddity they [whomever did] literally created headphone earbuds for that exact reason...it's like: take the hint and use them...

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

I collect car models. Probably the only way I can own my favorite car....the Duesenberg. Despite the foreign sounding name, the car is American. Interesting car.....almost all of the chassis were made in 1927, then all the bodies were custom made from 1927 thru the late 30s. I have a special one, called a Twenty Grand.....that's how much it cost in the 1930s.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Yes, the Duesenberg is an absolutely gorgeous work of art. Wow, 20 grand was a lot in the 1930s!

[@AnthonyBarnwell-vt5gd]

Really??

[@suzannehaigh4281]

Nothing wrong with 90's fashion, nothing at all.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That’s fine, but it was 70s fashion that I was talking about.

[@carlaw5297]

You both are only 21 to 22 years old.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Only when we use the Time Machine 😉