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[@2strive405]

Karen I've been a long-time subscriber and I am so proud and happy for you that you are building something so wonderful I've learned a lot from you and you encourage and motivate me to take everything to the next level! You deserve all the good things that life has to offer! Thank you!

[@sharonterwelp5990]

We use corn holders - they are quite valuable (Lol) if you’re having hot corn on the cob!😊

[@deborahcostello8214]

I so admire your work ethic. With all of the plates you're balancing right now, you're still sourcing, listing and also producing for youtube. I learn so much from you. thanks.

[@KLeonardM]

Great video as always Karen. I love Jim Thorpe. I have stayed at the inn several times. Oddly enough the town is divided into protestant and catholic. I struck up a conversation at a local used book store there and I asked a man about a place to eat and he then proceeded to tell me that story. I was flabbergasted and he saw my reaction, it was written all over my face. He then told us not to worry about it , that being a tourist it wouldn't make a difference.....but I never forgot that and how appalled I was. The first time I was there was about 2005 so it wasn't very long ago. Fortunately it didn't stop me from going back many times. It's beautiful and you can find plenty to do including visiting Jim Thorpe's grave. I did but there was talk about moving his remains. Don't remember why but do enjoy. It's very scenic....

[@KJ-gc8oq]

9:47 Cordovan is an EQUINE leather made from the fibrous flat connective tissue (or shell) beneath the hide on the rump of the HORSE. The leather derives its name from the city of Cordoba, Spain, where it was first produced by the Visigoths in the seventh century, and later also by the Moors.

[@notmeme1859]

"I'm going to try to stay focused...OOHHHHOOOooo" something shiny! 😂

[@debbieflansaas5599]

Karen, your hair looks especially nice for this video.

[@pamg.7742]

We've used similar anchor hocking handled bowls for chili.

[@gggrandmotherannonetsy423]

Karen, Your make-up is always nice, but today it really caught my attention "flawless". Also, thanks for all the knowledge you provide us. My eyes popped when I saw the Allen Edmonds comps. Who knew? Now we do, thanks to you.

[@cheryldavis8776]

I pick up the Bakelite corn holders when I see them... I just LOVE those!

[@candymcclellan1641]

What a terrific video & prices at this store! Incredible bargains. Admire your work ethic, and all you & Roger are accomplishing. So very happy for you both - anxious to see your lovely wedding photos! ❤🎉

[@CollaborativeDog]

GREAT finds! "Nippon" just means "Japan" in Japanese. Cordovan leather is made from horse hide, the layer of skin just above the muscle, but under the surface layer on the horse's rump. Love the fish purse!❤

[@jojothriftyteacher]

Wow, even without their sale, the store had great prices! I love all the jewelry they have.

[@pattihuesken9583]

Hey Karen, Old Country Rose is a Royal Albert pattern with 2 large roses, 1 yellow and 1 red. My husband’s sister has the whole set. Very recognizable. Also I think that wagon is a Conestoga wagon not a stagecoach. Every time I watch your videos I learn so much from you, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I wish you and Roger all the best in your life together. ♥️♥️♥️

[@laurabarker2233]

GA Karen. Thanks for taking me along and you'll love Jim Thorpe.

[@alexh327]

The mesh cufflinks you need to study. Some of them are highly collectable!

[@bevmerr]

Love the Betsy Johnson necklace!!

[@cindywoelky7267]

You really had a nice big score at this store, good going. I've been waking around the hard goods in my local thrift stores, looking for a Roger! LOL. I'm an out going 73 years young lady, yes I want what is mine.

[@brianhenry2385]

Small swan looked like it could also be a toothpick holder, but the one you chose was certainly attractive too.

[@jimmiemitchell1619]

I wonder if people buy the covered wagons for their child's history project to avoid building one. LOL. Karen, I love the straw bag. Have one with flamingos. Stay safe and be happy from Alabama. 💜🏖️🌼💕

[@annsmith4739]

Hi Karen love the little Victorian pick holder Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👋👋

[@glorianelson9538]

Karen- You deserve every single bit of all the good wishes and gifts you and Roger are getting. So glad Roger had a chance to get away. I just wish you'd had done the same! I can imagine how stressful all of this is, but it is all good and happy stress! Can't wait for wedding updates!

[@maryev001]

Hi Karen, You should consider getting mono-vision contact lenses and no long have to worry about reading glasses. I've been using them for many and I think you would be very pleased.

[@lynnbleasdale5824]

I’ve worn them successfully for years, too. They’re SO convenient!

[@stanmiller9117]

I also have mono vision. Wore glasses for nearsightedness since age 12; since my cataract surgery with mono vision lenses no more glasses ! I love it!

[@stephanietipple8331]

So happy for you and Roger! 🎉

[@moladhdodhia164]

I have never seen a Catopoly game before,my Grandaughter loves kitties.

[@paulettedutcher2093]

Karen your haul today was just spectacular! I can’t believe what amazing deals you were able to pick up, especially the men’s shoes! Thanks so much for taking us along. 🥰

[@nrivera4380]

The swan is for toothpicks. My mom had a llama like that! haha Love the Fire King bowls, Honduran S/P shakers, the J. Crew sandals! Great haul! Julianne is a sweetheart for sending you all that jewelry! XO to you and Roger!

[@rebeccaeblin3413]

Watching you motivates me to do more and be more diligent with what I am attempting to accomplish. It is so easy to lose focus sometimes. I wish you and Roger nothing but the happiness that you both deserve. Such an adorable couple! You met at Goodwill it would be so cute to get married at Goodwill!! How memorable would that be!?

[@bmpdu76]

You are just a lovely person with a lovely family and now you’re going to be part of a lovely couple! So happy for you! I just bought my first 4 pieces from Lavender ClothesLine and I have to tell you I LOVED every piece! Excellent condition and very nicely priced! A fan for life!

[@magicz0701]

The swan is a toothpick holder. Just an unusual (lol) angle to put the picks in. Love watching you!

[@jeanettefrancis9325]

Roger and Ms. Karen, I am a long time subscriber and miss Karen is such a motivational person. I love both of you I congratulate you both. You should be receiving my card shortly. I truly do admire you both. He has me hope to someday find someone also in my life. Go out and get what is yours. Love, Jeanette.

[@anitaireland2731]

My Grandfather used to make those covered wagons but he turned his into lamps . You could pull on the front handle to turn the light off .

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Oh my gosh! I love the fish bag! I have aquariums so it is fitting for me:). I have a friend who has one of those stage coaches like the one you got. She puts napkins in it on outdoor picnic tables. The top keeps the napkins from flying away in the wind :). It’s nice to see that there are thrift stores still out there with thrift store prices. You found some great things in this haul!! Thanks as always for sharing!

[@shewolf4712]

that Grace covered jar matches your new master bath. love your videos!

[@mariaroldan4200]

Not always stiffness means is fake leather. I am from Argentina and some of our famous leather belts start life stiff. Love this video.

[@jenc2329]

I’ve always put my Noritake in the dishwasher. No issues. Fun video!

[@cherylhillskemper7564]

I love covered wagons (not a stage coach. LOL.) It might be because my great great grandparents came to California in a covered wagon back in the mid 1800s. :) I have one on my bookshelf.

[@samanthab1923]

Made in Conestoga PA

[@letsgo1166]

Oh my goodness, honeymooning in Jim Thorpe is wonderful. My mom used to live there. So quaint. The train ride is lovely. Congratulations.

[@freshbloominclothing]

❤

[@brianhenry2385]

Wood western wagon almost looks like a style of Conestoga covered wagon, but not quite, because the front and back don’t slope as much. So perhaps it’s more of a common light duty type or even a covered freight wagon design from the era of western expansion. I’ve sold a few that were made into lamps.

[@marleybedford8628]

A really great fun thrift. Big thank you for taking us along. Best wishes with love from Australia.

[@annawasickanin2234]

I was just in Jim Thorpe on Friday. First time. Very quaint.

[@2strive405]

Your video prompted me to go do some research on Dansko men's shoes I never thought of Dansko in the men's category.

[@d__extraordinary175]

Wonderful video 🎉

[@kelleykelley549]

We so appreciate you, Karen!❤❤❤

[@samanthab1923]

Growing up my brothers had that covered wagon lamp in their room.

[@kathyjones4869]

When I was nine years old we lived in Long Beach, California and my teacher had us make a wagon train! I think I gave it away some years ago!

[@vlrissolo]

I'm not crazy about SOME KZbinrs getting gifts for various reasons HOWEVER, Karen, you've been a true joy to follow and you're a fantastic business woman. You both are. I might pay to get online classes,but you teach us for free and your video's are so relaxing after watching my news online... btw, sterling jewelry, as i have found, is overlooked and quite valuable. I recently paid $20 for a HUGE handmade pendant that would likely sell for $250 plus. Rio Grande will buy sterling by weight no matter the condition. Anything broken or bent can be thrown in a pile and sold once a year, give or take depending on how quickly you gather it. A friend gave me her broken chains,lone earings, stuff she never wore... i made q killing a few years later. Sterling has gone up $10 in just the past few years!!!

[@peggykelly5019]

Who or what is rio grande?

[@vlrissolo]

@@peggykelly5019 largest in the Country... for some reason I could not edit my response

[@vlrissolo]

@@peggykelly5019 jewelry supplies...I don't know where my response went. Sorry. You can just type it in.

[@carolewhite4659]

You scored for sure!! Lotsa awesome stuff!!

[@KimReed-l7i]

We were there Saturday too and loved Mt Joy gift and thrift! Wish we could have met you but we went to barnyard boys first. Thanks for all of your advice! 😊

[@brendaclement5081]

Great haul

[@miriambrooks1087]

What a fun shopping trip!🎉❤Thanks!

[@lisagrafton2529]

I watched someone get creasing out of men's leather shoes, by putting a rolled up sock, or two, up in the toe area, and use a steamer on them. I'm not sure how long she left it in, but it worked beautifully. I imagine, if anyone was interested, they could Google it, or search for it on KZbin under, how to get the crease out of men's leather shoes.

[@caridimarzio8804]

Put a light with a switch instead the stage coach. It makes a really cool nite lite.

[@flipit2ways710]

Aww I've been watching you for awhile...we will just say pre-Roger. My bf and I get out to Lancaster a few times a year. I enjoy watching your videos to see what is going on until I get there again. Jim Thorpe is also a yearly stop for us. We also are ebay resellers but not on your or Roger's level. Congrats on the upcoming wedding. ❤

[@bobbinoethlich3035]

Corn holders are so nostalgic!! My mom had a collection when I was little in OH. I haven’t seen them since moving to TX!

[@SherryNerreau]

As usual another fun video Karen.

[@ladettea1qaanderson908]

Nice Haul 🌷

[@loriquinn2850]

The swan you picked up I believe may be a lipstick holder. The first think I thought when I saw the hole in the back was my recent colonoscopy----still way too fresh in my mind. You're the best Karen.

[@Avotts]

I like your new doo and your make up is perfect

[@memphis2375]

I wish you and Roger the very best as you start the rest of your lives together!! God Bless you both! ❤❤

[@brendawhitt1964]

Love it ❤

[@lizlagle671]

Always interesting, you have such good taste.

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Thank you for taking the time and effort for your wonderful videos Karen, really enjoy them. Our local shoemaker mentioned how worthwhile it was to resole quality leather shoes. So even if some leather shoes have a bit of wear worth the investment for the buyer to restore them.

[@roryrosevintageakalizliz8838]

This was a fantastic place to shop at

[@FaithfulListener315]

I've been in that first thrift store before. I had zero reception to research things. lol

[@brianhenry2385]

Cordovan leather is made from Equine (horse) rump and is considered very good quality and is harder to make then some other leathers. It’s often used to make quality gloves, shoes and barber strops. When we lived in Italy, some butcher shops featured a horse head sign mounted outside to signify they sold Cavallo, which is horse meat. Dishes made from horse meat were not uncommon in Europe.

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

Ugh. I love my horses…but I know it is quite common in Europe and Japan.

[@brianhenry2385]

@@CopingwithGrattitude I guess like most things we eat, it's an acquired taste. In grew up in a small town near a fruit canning factory, so find even today that I prefer sweetened canned pears, to fresh picked. Not logical, but it was what I had as a kid. Same is true for Spam, which I still like once in a while.

[@lynnglynn721]

FYI, that's not a coach 25:29 's a Conestoga Wagon. 😊😊

[@patriciarobinson5909]

Little jug works for cream too! 😅

[@patriciasmith3973]

It’s an especially pretty one!

[@bluebelle9572]

Congratulations!

[@rondagoss4462]

It looked like your handbag was taking up most the cart. I think you should put your essentials in a fanny pack. 😂 I keep telling my kids they’re coming back.

[@joycehalstead]

Love the video ❤❤❤

[@heidiolek3241]

Such amazing prices! Always enjoy your videos!

[@stinejohansen8342]

I think the little swan is a toothpickholder

[@deedled4879]

Came to say the same:)

[@kirstenrissling879]

Gah! I'm loving the clog sandals, fish basket bag, colorful jewelry, and flower cream pitcher.. 💜💙🧡💛❤💖

[@lanna7917]

first wow! 😲😊

[@TinaLouise528]

❤️tea strainer

[@jimmyraysorrells8415]

I have NO IDEA how you have time to clean, list and package all the items that you buy. CrAzY 🤣!

[@moladhdodhia164]

There should be an award for her organized basement,she's amazing.

[@freshbloominclothing]

She's up at 3am or 4am most days. My mom is a beast! (A very pretty one😂)

[@moladhdodhia164]

@@freshbloominclothing , Energizer Bunny/Miss America Beauty Pageant Queen wherever she goes, always looking her best.

[@Linalou1234]

Hi Karen, have you been to A2 store in Jersey? Huge store. My daughter brought me there when I visited from Texas.

[@carolladd9847]

I am guessing school teachers may use the covered wagons in social studies class.

[@beverlyknight9741]

Karen can you show how you package up belts to ship?

[@ritamozley5463]

🫶 Best Wishes to you both!🙏

[@terryshaw3493]

You really did well on shopping today!

[@karentingler4937]

Thanks

[@shelleywilson7170]

That’s a Conestoga wagon….not stage coach!!

[@barbarapadgett2384]

I think the little swan was for toothpicks

[@julieandre5785]

1/2 off day, so jealous

[@darcyrobb3692]

QUESTIONS: How long do you hold onto your inventory before you either lower the price/flog/garage sale it or donate back to thrift stores? Do you have an approx. # or limit of inventory that you will bring in so as not too have an overwhelming amount of inventory? Thank-You.🍁🇨🇦🙂

[@freshbloominclothing]

My mom never donates things back to the thrift. She has the storage to keep them and she does so until they sell. Now, she does run sales but there are a few things that have been in her store for years! 🥰

[@TinaLouise528]

We have a company here that will repair , re-sole and not bad prices.

[@brianhenry2385]

Honeymoon: that area pf Penn is probably lovely, but one wonders about the hidden message when your kids send you to a Coal Mine company town for a honeymoon. “Working in a coal mine…”. 😂😂

[@vicki592]

Fyi Cordovan is Horse Leather

[@lindamargolies7759]

How much did that amazing Chandelier go for?

[@cindypauly5977]

Was swan for toothpicks

[@ladydutches7717]

I want to go to this store it is full of some treasures but I live to far away 😢❤

[@BloomByCC]

20:23 Karen how do you measure a belt? From buckle to end of leather or from one end of leather to the other?

[@freshbloominclothing]

This is her daughter. However you measure, make sure you tell your buyer that. I would go from the middle of the smallest hole to the buckle and take a photo, and then state the holes are about 1" up from the smallest. So maybe 30" for the smallest, 31", 32... up to 35". Make sure you explain your system and take photos. 🥰

[@dianepritchard7215]

I have always thought Nipon was Japan

[@VillmontMarket]

Congrats, I think you are a Mrs by now! For you, or anyone who will share,do you keep up with the exact cost of each item for bookkeeping? If you don’t, how do you do it, and know correct profits?

[@TinaLouise528]

You are 😎

[@gailribas8958]

Honduran mahogany

[@Sarahbee-o8t]

I don’t know how you sell all this stuff. I can put stuff on eBay and not even get one sell? I just bagged up hundreds of items and taken them back to goodwill for somebody else to deal with. Some of it are dishes that are well over 100 years old .

[@ladettea1qaanderson908]

She has thousands of items so she’s going to make a lot of sales. I’m assuming she has inventory that has been listed for 5 years or more that hasn’t sold. She can correct me if I’m wrong.

[@nenadee5779]

Stagecoach? No, it is a covered wagon.