I Bought An Abandon ANTIQUE Storage Unit.. Paid on for 19 Years!!

[@WadesVentures]

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[@ruthwright8373]

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[@ellenedwards2511]

What was in the lock box!

[@ellenedwards2511]

There was an antique match safe I saw in one of the boxes with some men’s items. It’s probably sterling and you should check it out. Worth at least 50 bucks

[@sonyafarmer8014]

Tysonwebb

[@humptydumpty9167]

I am happy that your mom raised you with such terrific morals and values. You wanting to give the family back their personal items is so touching. Wish there were more young men like you in this world! Good job mom on raising your son & great job with the camera, too!

[@ivyodei-tettey6179]

Hmm Your Mum knows a lot about these antiques. She gave us a good Commentary while she was filming. Kudos to her. Old age and wisdom combined !!!!!!

[@salliegiocondo1738]

Someone was a Ham radio operator. Go through the personal papers and Google some of the names and you'll find the grandchild or someone those war medals would mean a lot too. You're a good man for giving them back!!

[@WE_OF_THE_NOV]

I wish I had that kind of relationship with my mother, you guys look like you really enjoy each others company, and get along. :)

[@marilynmcfann295]

Yes! You all "hit the jack pot!" WOW!🎉 So Thankful you all give back all the personal items back. So respectful! Thank you!❤

[@CoachRudi1]

It's interesting to see in the comments how many people have found and viewed this during our Covid-19, pandemic quarantine. Thank you for being respectful to the original owners and not showing the insides of photo albums. Thank you for handling these items with care. I'm hoping this couple just never had any kids, and that's why this got left behind. If the owners did have adult kids, I don't understand why they couldn't take a tiny break from their lives to show some respect to their parents belongings! Respect Your Parents Adult Children Out There!! They deserve that Honor!!✨

[@tandiparent1949]

Maybe their kids didn't know that it was in storage?

[@debbiemaddox2483]

surely they had brothers and sisters tho that might want that stuff for a family tree. i still say go on ancestry.com to find out if someone is looking for the name

[@gloriatagnosky5813]

Tandi Paren

[@emilycaravan8768]

And what if they weren't good parents? Honor and respect are EARNED, not automatically given. There are a lot of abusive and neglectful parents, some of them even murder their kids. Those people don't deserve respect.

[@sandydollar378]

I admire how you show so much respect to the previous owners! Very awesome traits. Your parents raised you well

[@WadesVentures]

Thanks Sandy 🙏🙏

[@christinekelly8766]

What was the date on the newspaper?

[@robertjohnson9586]

I realize this video is over a year old so, if you still have it, you opened a box full of jewelry boxes (21:58). The 2 little swans in the bowl belong to the jewelry box with the swan. They swim on the mirror lake as it plays. I had the same one as a kid.

[@lizsanders107]

I can only imagine your husband being a kind and gentle man. The way he treats his mother is so loving. Love your videos.💕

[@sabrinasmith413]

"Wow look at this! What is it Mom?" 😁 Way to go guys! Treasure and a heart warming relationship.

[@kaoldt97]

This video reminds me of a time when my husband and I had the opportunity to clean out homes after estate sales. We could do what we liked with the items, but we had to take everything, including the garbage. One particular home sticks in my mind because as in this unit, there were several boxes of photographs and letters - some from the WWII era. I couldn't believe that a family would leave those behind on purpose. It took me several months, but I managed to hunt down a family member who was overjoyed at the find and spent a few hours with me over tea telling me the family story and going home with her memories of a beloved family member. I even took her to my storage area and offered to her that if there were any special dishes or other items from the home she was welcome to take them. I'm so glad that you are so respectful to do something similar to what you have here. Also, quit hassling mom! She's doing a good job and she knows a thing or two...

[@donnabennett8546]

I agree...quit hassling Mom. She does a great job. She said she felt unsure of herself...but that"s only because he's grumbling...haha

[@nealweinstein2719]

Wow

[@schultzyyyy]

Where did you do your searching? I also have items that belong to other people and would love to reconnect them with their family?

[@MsLiberty101]

You do a good thing there! That was nice to read! Stay safe

[@sherriemedellin5575]

They probably didn’t have children. So sad hope you find a brother or sister 🙏

[@cindycouch5389]

Dear Wade Adventures, I have watched many a storage unit groups and for the most part I have been appalled at the smut, foul language and/or money hungry ingrates that are showing up on KZbin. If any one deserves to be blessed, it's your family. You truly have feelings for the people that has lost their possessions yet, you know that you are running a business and life goes on. Thank you for being a stand-up family that stands for their beliefs and you will be continually blessed. And to you Grandma Adventures, kutos to you for a son that makes you proud.

[@annettejones1300]

The meatal with red ribbon is a metal of honor from World War 2.

[@lindabrewer2043]

I so agree:)

[@christinebuchanan8121]

I agree with you.

[@rosaliethomson4655]

You are so right. One guy is especially vulgar. I think that balarina thing is pretty old. I had one as a child and I'm 75. You know with the wind-up key.

[@perveentayabali2798]

Gloria Steinem

[@audisnewbeginning8616]

FYI the children's oak Wakefield rocking chair is actually not vintage, it's antique. So a tad older than you originally thought. They are worth $549 to $889 each dependent upon its condition. So that was an awesome find. BTW just stumbled on your channel and subscribed because I love the mother son dynamic. Your mom rocks, but I'm pretty sure you already knew that. I'm looking forward to your next upload. Great content.👍😊

[@susannechickenmom5621]

This was amazing!! I really do hope that you get in contact with Alex, from Curiosity inc. I have seen many leaving comments about him. He is really a nice guy with lots of knowledge about old things. I so wish that you do an unboxing video of this unit, it was simply amazing. And also, your mother is a gem. Hope the surgery went well and I keep her in my prayers. Stay safe and take care

[@yolandablom4345]

Hi I am in South Africa and would love to see all the music boxes once you have packed it out. Please make a video just with all the music boxes

[@spoostad]

I like when grandma opens the boxes. Love her.

[@jenbranck]

OMG! Lawn Darts! How fun and dangerous! 🤣🤣🤣 brings back memories!

[@debbieharris5667]

I'm not sure where you resell your stuff, but ebay won't let you list the lawn jarts :(

[@glennjones6004]

This was like a trip through my parent's effects. My dad was a Naval radio operator in WWII. He had ham gear up until the early sixties. My mom had a Singer sewing machine like that one early on. "Made in Japan" was common in the sixties.

[@jenniferwhite6089]

yea my thought too

[@anthonysupplee858]

The ones in this locker were Spies!

[@georgesmith8255]

LAWN DARTS ... it’s so funny how they gave kids sharp pointy things to play with back in the day .. but now you can’t get a cap gun without someone screaming you’re terrible parents

[@joycemorgan3344]

I'm saying "wow" right along with y'all. You definitely have this woman's entire lifetime of treasures.

[@jeffdean1077]

You have a very good ham Radieo worth a lot of money to the right person. With it you could talk to anyone any where around the world.

[@debrabates4630]

Short wave radios. Vintage early transistor. My Dad was an early TV repairman...had the Sylvania bifold top tube library and the tube testers and a pile of manuals for all the early televisions. People would call him from many counties in Eastern Oregon to come fix their 📺 when it would blow a tube. Good memories! Prayin 4 your Moms recovery!

[@m.t.426]

That white "Egyptian thing" is called Tramp Art box. I've never seen one painted. They are usually natural wood.They are worth more than average in a natural state .

[@Far2hip]

Oh my lordy!! That box of tubes could be worth a fortune. The right tubes to a guitar amp builder are seriously valuable. Also those that restore vintage electronics. That box could end up paying for the entire locker. Nice!!

[@heru-deshet359]

I have three boxes of tubes. Anyone interested?

[@durianeves3976]

Would. Like. To. Purchase. Bibles. The. Older. The. Better.

[@m.t.426]

You can never get the money you think your going to get.

[@Far2hip]

@@m.t.426, true in many cases. Actually most of the time. But with vintage stuff like electronics tubes that are specific to an application, with patience waiting for the right person to come along needing one, you can really do quite well. I have a very good friend that has accumulated a very large inventory of vintage parts and pieces like this by dismantling broken vintage equipment and the numbers he gets for most of what he sells is quite a compelling argument to his wife to come along for the ride on weekends to go hunting for broken or worn down vintage equipment of all kinds from sewing machines and victrola’s, to old letter press or machine shop equipment. He really does rake in a very impressive retirement income that is completely attributed to selling vintage parts. These tubes are an extremely popular item that draws the high end of the profit map, ESPECIALLY if they are the specific type that music amplifiers are spec’d to use. For those amp building folks creating or modifying a tube driven unit, they will pay a small fortune for true vintage tubes to get the absolute perfect tone from that amplifier!!! If you have ever listened to the difference between a Hammond B3 playing through a vintage Leslie amplifier using either new style or vintage tubes, you would well appreciate why they spend that small fortune. Awesome sound with a noticeable difference in warmth in the tone. 👍🏻😎👍🏻 Wow, lol. Went off on a bit of a rant there for a moment, lol!! 🤣🤣

[@kristinedoty7876]

​@@Far2hipI love that kind of info, especially from someone who is passionate as well as knowledgeable.

[@michelletate7750]

This was nerve-racking.. 😬😬😬 The entire video, I kept thinking..."BE CAREFUL!" 😳 So many items that I understand you didn't realize, had value. But, please, take it easy with the old stuff! Some are so rare. Glad you found a good unit, and I hope these treasures found good homes.

[@annedalton289]

I thought same ! He’s devaluing items by the way he handles them ! He’s just money hungry not clever and doesn’t realise the value of items he has !

[@deesperry1074]

My thoughts are, if he’s pressed for time, pack the truck and unpack later when you have the time to unpack everything gently and repack carefully for redistribution. Definitely rummaging isn’t good especially when you can hear the glass clanking!

[@lauriehughes8130]

He was killing me, he's like a bull in a China shop. Glad his mother was there to reign him in a little. Hated how he kept on her ass about the camera operation.

[@glendahackett3117]

This is an odd show. Can’t see much!

[@timhannah]

How much for the piano and base guitar music boxes?

[@mobilemommie9941]

Idk what's funnier. How hes like a kid in a toy store while she laughs at how happy he is. Or when she reads the box and says i bet this is in. Then tells him shes psychic. First time coming across your video only 40 mins in so far and loving this what you guys came across. (Love your mom also. Never seen one so supportive and interested in what her child is doing.)

[@alainajacobson5521]

I had to laugh when you opened the box with outdoor games and your Mom called the cover to the bread warmer a doll hammock. The item you didn't know is a Salton(brand name) bread warmer. They work great! Hopefully it still works. I came across you video randomly and enjoyed watching. I am glad you show so much respect to the families that used to own these items. I also love your relationship with your Mom. I hope her surgery went well.

[@abitofwhimsie]

I really love your relationship with your mom and I love how much you love your treasures. Really lifting me up in such a hard year. Best to you!

[@kellylynne254]

Wade I love seeing a man whom shows his mom the respect and love they deserve, and mom I have to give you props you raised your son right he is going to be a good husband and dad if not already because you were such a good mom to him. I can tell from just watching this one video of you two it was really nice seeing it. Thank You for sharing

[@lolymontellano2096]

Kelly Lynne pppp

[@m.t.426]

I know.What a nice guy!!

[@donnaowenshubbard8499]

ACTUALLY Kelly Lynne, I've seen tight mother/son relationships go the other way also. Where the mom is controlling. Luckily this mom seems to a sweet, funny mom. I raised my grandsons to adulthood with manners, God, respect, humor, and to treat ladies like queens. They knew I would mama bear ANYONE that came against them or even threatened them but they thought I was hilarious, still do..

[@HARDMASADA]

ya like a momma's boi, eh?

[@sandysunset4050]

I am keeping your mom and all your family in my constant prayers.

[@lindauzzi2483]

Thanks!

[@coreylahey1711]

Hey man .. I work a very stressful job.. I truly enjoy your videos ..its a great way to unwind at the end of a day

[@jkd863]

If I was rich I would buy the whole unit from you, That Singer sewing machine is a treasure and if I had the money I would buy it and the books and the music boxes. Love Love this video more than any other. If you need help to try and find the family for the pictures I would be glad to try and help I do genealogy. It is wonderful that you have you Mamma help you..

[@LynnieLynn511]

No need to be rich, those Singer sewing machines are a dime a dozen, $40 would get you one in a heartbeat! Heck, maybe even 2!!

[@susanc7945]

Judy Kay Deal sewing machine is hard to sell.

[@tandiparent1949]

C.B. & ham operators would love a lot of these things!

[@annmarie4794]

I respect how you handle the merchandise with care. I’ve watched another site where the guy throw things around and onto the ground. No need for that. I’m a new subscriber and now have to binge watch your videos. I’m very close to my son and I can see us doing this together. Your mom’s a sweetheart and it warms my heart how much you show her respect. God bless you on your adventures.

[@cbobwhite5768]

52:45 leather working tool. Run it along a piece of leather to mark where you want to stitch, spaces out the stitches. Usually has 3 or 4 different sized wheels.

[@beccagee5905]

He probably made the leather belt.

[@wuznotbornyesterda]

If I remember right, the item you are referring to is used with tracing paper for marking out patterns on fabrics for stitching, such as darts, pleats or whatever.

[@idwtoo3651]

The first thing is indeed a dictation machine, called a wire recorder. Worked like tape, but used a magnetic wire. I saw one being used in 1950s. I was like 10 years old.

[@Ellen-hs7zb]

The Cutco knife set at 1:03:07 - handles are made of bowling ball material and the blades go through to the end of the handle. I bought mine in 1963, used them daily for 58 years and they still look like new. Worth $$$.

[@Erika-up6iq]

If any need to be sharpened or if the tips have broken off or bent their warranty is still 100% solid gold! Super easy to do! I love my Cutco's!

[@lindahh798]

In the late 50s, my Dad sold Cutco Cutlery while he was recovering from a surgery . I swear he must have sold sets of cutlery to all of his brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles. The set is worth a mint. In 1958/59, they ere costly.

[@teresarussell8264]

I know this video is years old but I have Cusco knee too. You can send them back for repair, replacement or sharpening still to this day. I love mine and nearly jumped out of my chair when he found that whole set! Then the sharpener. There were so many family memories here. 😢

[@D31taD4wn]

I hope a family member may be watching and you can return their memories from a relative. God Bless.

[@nancymiller4557]

Grandma, I want you to do something for us. Get a large ( LARGE) jar and every time Wade says "WOW" he has to put a quarter in the jar. You will have your motor home in no time.

[@LinnyLou9]

I just LOVE grandma. Love her laugh. She makes me smile!

[@SirNecro]

Great score. I am tipping that you got X20 on investment just from the HAM radio stuff. There's easily X2 to 3 in gold and jewelry. Probably X5 on antiques and misc. The vintage electronics that aren't HAM is probably X1. Yes this was a long video, but the real work starts now researching what you have. I seen a couple of pieces of art that could be high dollar returns as well. Looks like you hit a proper home run on this one.

[@DebbieAndKyla]

I just saw this and started watching.Its wonderful your Mom is with you.

[@janpeck6238]

Good luck on your knee surgery Grandma Ventures. I enjoy watching Wade and you so much. Your interacting is so fun and respectful.

[@kingcephus1]

The black box that opened and folded out with all the tubes inside it looks just like the case the tv repairman would walk into our house with when he came to repair our tv in the ‘50’s and 60’s. Back then a tv was an investment and like a piece of furniture. When it quit working the tv repairman was called. He would open up the back of the tv, and often replace a tube inside it with one like in your box.

[@debrabates4630]

My Dad was one of those guys! Had the same Sylvania box!

[@JRockford]

The tube tester needs to stay with the HAM radio equipment bet most of it is vacuum tubes

[@trreb1]

@@debrabates4630 I have one of those old boxes right now that a guy was going to toss out.

[@yvonneost12]

I can honestly say I have never seen anyone get so excited about seeing something that he has no idea what he's looking at hahahahaha whoops thinking out loud again

[@WadesVentures]

yes!! I can't wait until I know everything ever made in the World!!! Darn thinking out loud again! haha

[@SuperGordont]

I would have never been able to go through it all,cause knowing the love and care for that stuff those old people had I would be to guilted and would have to find a family member,or make a shrine myself..Shit that hit me hard!..Have to be a different person to be in the business for sure!

[@gloriatagnosky5813]

yvonneost12 next

[@pennyrodriguez1043]

Don’t apologize for not showing everything, you’ve been working all day , you went through a lot and your mom’s knee and no sleep. Appreciate you and your respect for the families personal pictures and service metals in trying to return them. Love watching your videos.

[@helenruch2775]

This is so exciting. Wish I could be there when you open everything. I’m like Mom, bad knees. Makes me want to buy storage sheds, but I need someone to help me lift and carry. Hummmmm will have to think on that one. This one you made your $700+ back many times over. CONGRADULATIONS !!

[@derecho42]

Hey, great video - I'm a ham radio operator, and loved all the ham gear you found. At 1:07:11, you open a case with hundreds of old tubes - there is some real value there. It's considered "new old stock" (NOS), which means unused tubes still in the original box for old transmitters and receivers - very hard to find original stock as replacements, and there are vintage radio collectors out there who will pay for those tubes. Just a heads-up that there's definitely value in that case. Great vid, way to go!

[@GS-kx1ys]

The tube case is what the TV repair guy would arrive at your house with to fix your TV..radio...

[@micheltremblay4774]

Just the Kenwood Transceiver is worth more than he paid for the whole storage unit. The rest of the HAM Radio stuff is worth a few thousand dollars easy. Great buy!

[@bobbycamp8515]

I was a radio operator in army's medivacMAST Hawaii neeever owned or purchased one when I got out.FTA

[@turbonanny3319]

I knew I was in trouble when you opened the first box and I said "Oh! A dictaphone!" Yeah. Feeling old.

[@lindaglory6136]

I'm right there with you Turbonanny. I told Wade what it was but I guess he didn't hear me. lol GRAM in TX.

[@cuzuvmcvoy]

Yup, 😃 ( 'glad to find this comment ) I was about to type "DICTAPHONE" as well but wanna find out from the comment section if someone's beat me into saying( typing) it. 😅 We happened to be Agatha Christie die hards and I have recognized that machine the minute our host opened the box. ( case ).... and VOILA! "The Death of Roger Arkroyd" 😂 sprung into my mind ( one of the Poirot episodes)... ...when I read "Memory Recorder" on the back of the case's lid, i got excited and wanted to comment so bad... hahaha!!! Don't feel bad... you're still young at heart and you rock! 🙌🙌🙌

[@cuzuvmcvoy]

Linda Glory 😉

[@robrocksea]

Little help, Wire? or Metal Tape?

[@jennilang721]

Lol, ditto!!! But we're not old-we're just wise!!!😁👍😁

[@JoyceDavidson-j5n]

Grandma you are filming correctly. Love watching you and Wade opening boxes together!

[@konalis808]

Mom is doing a great job with the camera! I really like hearing both of you talk. I don’t mind the use of guys and oh wow or whatever. This is a fantastic unit. You guys rock and make a great team! Keep doing what you’re doing and I do hope mom’s knee is doing better. Love you guys!

[@jolianeperkins7191]

I'll bet they didn't just travel. With all the slides, photos, ham radio stuff, Plus the military pins. They probably moved around a lot and actually lived in all those places. So, he/they collected all these items from the many locations they were stationed. Glad they got to enjoy their life as a perk of all their sacrifices for my country. God bless.

[@dancintilleyedie7287]

wow all the ham radio gear brings back memories , speedy recovery to your mum i wanna keep her she is such a cutie , love from the UK.

[@theresahcoleman458]

I think it's just so awesome he's a very good guy and blessed to have his mom she's a wonderful woman raised him very well god bless you both

[@vtackett25]

My father was a ham radio operator for 50 years. that equipment is worth thousands of dollars. I would search for currant operators in your area to help you appraise it or maybe they may be interested in it for themselves. My father built a lot of his own equipment, he also was a T.V. repairman for Sears for 35 years

[@judybass4339]

Its unusual that people this age did not connect the word HAM+equipment to the the HAM RADIO NETWORK OF OPERATORS AROUND THE WORLD!

[@judybass4339]

The wall phone is a replicate but can be connected to the phone system

[@cirkogl9595]

Id give anything own one ..

[@dingding392]

The Ham radio equipment and other electronics are GREAT. You got some $$$ there! Congrats!

[@jeannearmstead9948]

You pulled out at least one piece of Heath kit electronics. Heath kit was a catalog company where you would buy electronic kits. My grandpa built a huge stereo cabinet and a TV from this catalog. Heath kit is very collectable!

[@jerseypickins7624]

Dude!! You are making me want to buy a storage unit!! That was killer!

[@sandraeagan675]

That basket with cord is a dinner roll warmer..the meters and other equipment is ham radios and cb radio stuff.I had some of the stuff back in 1972 era.

[@diamondhair11]

My father in law just passed away recently and one of his sons said to his mother, "Mom just call someone they will come pick up all of that junk". I almost had a stroke......I almost screamed, "NO, that was your dads livelihood". The mom of this man, the wife of my father in law, was so hurt that he didn't want anything from his dad's stuff..... Please people, love your parents things. Look over them, remember times you had with them, cherish those things.

[@aanon5716]

i get it. things are just things & hoarding is a problem. most people just put the things away in boxes & never look at them anyway; like this lady with the storage unit. but i would say, mom lets try to give these things to charity so other people can make use of them. & keep a few things that have a special meaning for you & display them.

[@eloisaferruzola3680]

I am sorry to hear that, we need to appreciate our parents stuff because they work hard for it. Now day's society don't care about those sentimental stuff. We just have become too greedy on wanting the biggest house full of new furniture. When you can appreciate your mother dinning table❤ I love old furniture❤

[@helgacox2386]

Eloisa Ferruzola m

[@unclekevin5094]

You are so right. When my mother died she left a house full of "Things" to be split between my brother, sister and myself. We actually had quite a good time going through it all and sorting it out and remembering stories from our childhood. I kept a set of dining crockery that was my mothers pride and joy and now, even 30 years later I think of my parents with happiness when i eat from it.

[@debbiemaddox2483]

@@eloisaferruzola3680 i agree when i started to do my family tree i found i missed out on the lives of uncles i never got to kno. theold pics were ways of getting to know them. im still searching

[@tracyzr11]

You two should never correct yourselves for anyone! Like not saying” guys or wow.” That’s what makes your show and your personality! Just be you! Love your show! Trying to get into the resell game myself.

[@missyvinson9469]

Tracy I Agree! Great personalities! Continue being yourselves! Wow and Guys Are Fine! 😁 I'm from way back in the Country of Tupelo Mississippi 😁 So My Words Would Ya'll and Yeee hawww!!! 😁 Be yourselves, love your videos

[@tinaturner6069]

Ya, you be you, Boo! Our personalities are what gives us true fans!

[@mathewcallison5647]

Anyone else notice that MOM is WOW upside down and backwards😂WOW!

[@marilynwright7274]

Love this! Love all the "oh wows"! I love watching you and your mom. I had a great relationship with my parents and we had so much fun doing ordinary things or just working as you are. I miss them both, so much! I hope your Mom's knee surgery went good. I am watching 2years hence. Will have to watch follow up videos.😊

[@maxinegreening9877]

During World War 2 Ham Radio operators did much to save lives and further the Win of the war

[@ranchstockstray8684]

I know that this is an older video but I am always taken by the sad fact that these items were treasures to the previous owners. If these items could talk what history they could tell. Such wonderful things.

[@shoshonnaissachar5927]

In the box with the lawn darts, your mom thought that was a doll hammock? LOL It is the cover to the bun warmer right below it. Very fashionable in the seventies to keep your hot rolls warm. Great haul, Wade.

[@shannonelam6766]

Many years ago as a kid I remember my mother buying Avon products and she would buy my dad colognes called The Lighthouse and The Barber Pole which was in the shape of a lighthouse and of a barber pole, and I recall them smelling real nice! It’s amazing to see old items that brings back childhood memories!

[@glendacloud2911]

In case no one has told you by now, the little chair is Haywood Wakefield and that is a very desirabe brand right now. That’s Haywood-Wakefield.

[@janedoe3095]

When he’s opening jewelry or small things it would be nice to zoom in so we can tell what it is

[@rubyduck3]

I enjoyed watching your unboxing and saw a lot of things similar to what I had to go through after my Dad passed away. I still have his war medals and service papers and a family photo album his mother made. Very precious photos of my Dad and all his siblings that I was able to share with their children and grandchildren in various parts of the world.

[@mlmcproductions4191]

From my estimates, there were no less than 2 setups of "Ham" radio equipment. Amature radio is short wave and has been instrumental in emergencies and disasters. Due to the nature of the signal, it bounces off the ionosphere. Thus being able to communicate when cell towers are down. Messages have spanned the globe due to the "Ham" community passing on important messages. A couple vehicle mountable CB radios were in one of the boxes. CB (Citizen Band) clubs still exist and people still use them. Scanners both table-mounted and handheld were also seen in this video. Besides listening to the police bands, airport tower traffic, fire rescue, and marine/ shipping frequencies are popular to listen on scanners. At least one multi-band radio receiver was also on your video. Shortwave can be intercepted on multi-band radios as well as NOAA weather frequencies. I suggest doing image searches on items you don't know anything about. A handy feature on google.

[@debbiemaddox2483]

my dad was a ham operator talked to people all over when they found out he had a daughter they sent me dolls from all over.

[@angelabateman3164]

My daughter is the old woman was probably a music teacher or a teacher of some sort and then the old man was probably an opera radio operator in the service and just carried over into his adult head is like you and just see these people living out day by day with every box

[@angelabateman3164]

I hate auto

[@angelabateman3164]

I meant to say just the older lady

[@patriciaaxton9323]

Dear Mom Ventures, I see below someone complimented you by saying you are old and have wisdom. I'd just like to tell you that you are young at heart, delightful and wise. I'm older than you and had someone tell me I was 80 the other day. I'm 73 and it was unnecessary for that person to call me 80.

[@CJ21CJ]

I certainly hope you make great efforts to locate the family of these people. This unit has so much valuable info that’s more than about money.

[@denisekidder2261]

It's not his job to try and find anyone related to the last owner! It's also not the job of the storage owner to look for them either. I knew everything about my mother and father's life. Blame the families who should have known she had all that stuff in storage in the first place...stop judging other when you have no idea what you're talking about!!!

[@SarcasticStorageStacker]

@@denisekidder2261 Amen to that. One thing us storage auction buyers do is avoid former owners for a variety of reasons.

[@denisekidder2261]

I do know that because I buy them here in Florida. Only I raise money for charity. I still put up with all them questions you do.

[@SarcasticStorageStacker]

@@denisekidder2261 Yeah. Ive heard all of that too. I had to chime in. lol

[@kiddor909gmail]

It's so true. I found an old Bible with an address & name. It was a small town in Idaho, but I found one of the man's great grandson. He was so happy he cried because there were little notes in it & even a note saying he was praying for his great grandson cuz he was born to early. Priceless. When my dad died his wife didn't contact me at all. I didn't want any monet, just one personal item he wore. It's the sentimental value that so important & although so many ppl don't care about family. Some still do. It's a sacred thing so many folks don't value anymore. And it breaks my heart💔 bless u for respecting yr mom..my mom was my best friend and I know she prays for me... I miss her so much

[@bacino2552]

Amazing find!! Wealthy people owned this stuff! Brought me back many years of memories!

[@jeffdean1077]

That military stuff should go to one of the V.F.W. Or a American Legion. He was a Corple in the Army Air Core. During WWII they will put it on display.

[@susanwyman9415]

Good idea maybe you can find a paperwork from when he was in the military and a picture of him

[@clairesmith2897]

Must be his first storage purchase...lol....he needs to learn his vintage

[@mayram-haspil4897]

You really need to take the advise of having an American Legion expose all the military stuff.

[@jackwall697]

@Jeff Dean... It's spelled Corporal. I am a Military Brat. My dad was in the Air Force.

[@jackwall697]

And Army Air Corps.

[@deirdrecrist826]

Your killing me this is great! I'm still watching and your doing fine filming she's not to be messed with !you be nice. I think you both are just fabulous !

[@peggysmith3985]

The piece at the begining in the black case looks like it might be an old wire recorder - like a reel to reel tape recorder but using wire rather than tape . ive never seen one but you might check it out. at 1 hr 02 that is a vernier caliper used to measure inside and outside diameter of pipes and anything the needs to have precise sizing. the cloth doll at 22.16 is handmade and can bring a pretty penny from doll collectors definately put on ebay for good results. you guys are great fun to follow ... wish i could help with your ebay posting as i am retired and put my own stuff on all the time.

[@amandahernandez123]

Shouldn't worry about saying "wow" so much. It's part of your enthusiastic self. Don't change!

[@sallymount3979]

I agree

[@nancyphillips7558]

That "doll Hammock" goes with the bun warmer, lol. The green fabric kept the heat in and one could get a bun from either side.

[@kristenledger9458]

You and your wife and your mother are amazing group to do what you do and hopefully you can make more and hope that what I saw is still available that would be awesome so thank you for what you do and I do get a very big kick out of watching you when you’re not sure what things are but hopefully the things I told you were what they were you will match them up with with them thank you God bless

[@garyk5959]

I got a giant storage locker probably 3 times larger full of brand new tools from the 70s 90% the rest odds and ends. I just finished year 2 of non stop sales and still have half the stuff left. An incredible amount of work. Good luck, looks like you got a similar experience

[@susangreene7590]

The orange glass is called Depression Glass. It had 3 little legs on the bottom and was shaped like a tulip.

[@seaside2001]

Did you find a flux capacitor in there? Looks like a lot of old radio station stuff.

[@justkp9243]

Seaside Mom 😂😂😂😂

[@kathyprusak2762]

😂

[@janetthompson2043]

The grey case holds what looks like a recorder. They used to record on wire.

[@swissuz]

My son would be so envious!

[@m.t.426]

Love Moms voice!! She's so relaxed and calm.

[@goodcompanyhr2945]

Wow. I am speechless. So. Many. Things. You could live a year on this, easily. And I love your momma, I hope knee surgery went well!

[@cyberdragon3699]

First item is a wire recorder. 1930s to 1940s era. The large blue item with the handle is an oscilloscope, 70s or 80s. There was a mix of HAM and CB gear ranging from 40s to late 70s/early 80s, including a lot of test/calibration gear. Prices will vary wildly, and some of the items were definitely hand made (the copper ones, and possibly others). I suggest contacting experts on each category of items, as well as general auctioneers. You have a very wide selection of items, you will definitely make mega bucks if you sell to the right people.

[@susannechickenmom5621]

Totally agree!

[@tootall5559]

35:51 I hope the viewr works. You should look at every slide. sometimes people caught things in photos inadvertently that makes them valuable now.

[@suerop]

This unit had some amazing items! I'm happy you'll find new homes for all this stuff. All those music boxes! And HAM stuff. How long did it take for you to go thru all the personal items? Lucky you!

[@annepinckney4374]

Just discovered your channel. I really enjoyed you and your mom! That's a good buy. Also subscribed.

[@WadesVentures]

🙏🙏

[@harrietloftin7547]

Some old kids books and others can be worth a lot of money so i wouldn't throw none way! Love all the music boxes!

[@accordioneddie]

i ran all of this equitment repairing t.v. s and v.c.r.s in 1981 !

[@diannadhaliwal3647]

I loved it when I was a kid and the RCA repairman came out to fix the TV. I liked to watch the process.

[@diannadhaliwal3647]

That Amber coloured glass is likely Carnival glass from the 70s I hope you wrapped it up well again because its highly prized!

[@ramonapeacock2044]

That doll hammock goes with the thing you called cooker its a bread warmer for table at dinner. My mom had one

[@tracyclingings2531]

You're doing a great job mom! Good luck with your upcoming knee surgery. My mom had a torn meniscus and I took care of her after. I lost her just a couple of years ago. I sure miss her! God Bless!

[@russlee650]

Cracking up over the suitcase and lawn darts... Wade is so young! You made your $ back on the ham radio boxes for sure. 400-500 on the phone. Dude..that is an epic win unit.

[@3929Cindy]

Roaming Pickers I have a Yard Darts in my garage.

[@donnahansen3547]

I am a "wow" person so I am saying "wow" right along with you. Mom and you do a great job ♥️

[@DanaJenkins-kq9hl]

I enjoyed watching this video so much. It was like traveling through my childhood. My Dad was an avid ham radio operator. He had so much of the same. Thanks for the memories.

[@joycefye6101]

He was a world War 2 vet, thats also their 50th wedding anniversary folder.

[@sallymount3979]

The Corporal stripes were framed. In one of the first boxes inside of something were his Sergeant stripes. Was probably stationed in Japan

[@leeannafitzgerel8740]

The "piano" is really an old-fashioned pump organ replica music box. Awesome! I would love those old music box musical instruments.

[@jeandoster1007]

Is all CBD stuff break a 1/4 c b you have got some valuable valuable stuff there

[@shirleywhite2308]

The

[@mindykelley3476]

The first item is a wire recorder. It is a dictation machine that records and plays back on wire instead of tape

[@colcowboy]

Hey gidday to you both nice to meet with both.My name is Gregory Lee from Melbourne VIC Australia and I have just come a cross your channel and I am having a great time watching you find out what is in the storage units you buy i can't believe what was left after the nice lady passed away wow you have made alot of money i am blown away.anyway nice to meet you both and I will be watching your videos i hope they will be live.thanks again take care kind regards Gregory Lee from Melbourne VIC Australia 😀🖐️👍.

[@marshacrom6206]

I like the two old suitcases on top of everything. Decorative!.

[@sarapulford5957]

The sewing machine cabinet came in really handy on which to open boxes.

[@erickandra9507]

Hit the jockpot bro!!!😊😊god bless your mom,and more power🐱🐱