I Bought an Abandoned Storage Unit for $10 and FOUND GOLD!

[@jeannejett2299]

You might want to try charcoal briquettes for the moldy, musty smell. Place them inside the cabinet, in a box, & close it up. The briquettes absorbs the smells & any moisture. Set the used briquettes in the sunshine for several hours, & they can be used again. White vinegar & water will remove the mold, just don't soak the wood. Murphy's oil soap works wonders on old furniture & really brings back the former, lovely patina. You've done very well here, Taco! Congratulations

[@danohstoolbox]

Newspapers work well too it takes a while

[@SeashoreMary]

Spectacular find! Love all those vintage German and Oriental plates/serving trays. The "dresser" and tables are all vintage pieces. With proper cleaning (i.e. see comments below on how to clean off mold with vinegar, bleach, or O3 filters, etc) pieces could be worth $$$. 🤑 🤑 🤑

[@anitahaviland3036]

So glad you found gold!!! That's great!! It was a very good unit. That clothes pin holder is a very fine example...and bit old. Treasure, it is..

[@sevenbells96]

OMG Taco Stack a spectacular storage unit. The owners must have from Germany. Lovely treasures and gold jewelry!!!! It's an amazing find, and take it to reputable jeweler to gain information. Hugs and kisses for Queen Salsa. GREAT VIDEO AND GREAT CONTENT. THUMBS-UP ALWAYS!!!!!!!!

[@brianh.9268]

Taco, Nice finds today. Craftsman hand tool lifetime warranty is still honored by Lowe’s, Ace Hardware and other places that sell them since Sears is gone. My late grandpa (born 1899) referred to mouse droppings as “watch out for black rice” in growing up in the days before advanced food preservation. I remember Renee saying that she understands German. Take care, B

[@kathylindhorst4247]

Hi Taco, an absolutely FANTASTIC locker !! Please keep us informed on how you fared with the gold jewelry and the furniture. Give Ms. Salsa a hug for us. THX for the fun!! Me in Iowa.

[@pathartsock9161]

Wow! Gold, nice I hope you get some good money for those rings. That bag with the cloths pins in it, my mom used to make those bags when her old one would wear out. Memories for sure.

[@killafrog124]

Hope you get lots for the drop leaf table and gold jewlery as people are suggesting. Keep us updated 😊

[@DorothyakaCookieD_49]

AWSOME find!! Congrats on 244k viewers!! The “cloth bag on a hanger filled with clothes pins” is from the 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s and maybe 70’s!! My Mother had one hanging on her clothes lines for at least the 1st 10+ years of my life in Lakewood CA! When we moved to Charlotte, NC, she wanted nothing to do with a clothesline! A drier was on her list of MUST HAVES!! I do so enjoy the excitement you bring to “unboxings”!! Keep on going! How’s your friend who went for an interview as a youth pastor? Haven’t seen him in awhile and wonder if he got the position!!! If you’re not comfortable sharing that here, please let him know that I’ve had him pr🙏yer!!!☺️👏🎉

[@halanecummings8380]

Clothes pin bags are very sought after in the mid-west for decorating.

[@Eveningsong]

Hope you check each one of those coins out...Looks like the person was a collector of old coins! The Gold is a Great find there Taco!! Some of those blue Japanese plates could be very good too!

[@sionaharrop4486]

Great locker with Gold and treasures, great advice from the people writing in the comments about cleaning the furniture and lastly the mice/rat droppings. Take care and stay safe ❤️🇦🇺 xxx

[@janicetrent9694]

That one looked like it was grandma's stuff. Loved all the ceramics. Tools will sell good. Good unit. Made your 10 dollars back easy. Good luck on your next unit. Take care. Thanks for sharing.

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

To use the magnetic record cleaner, you put your record on play on the player and you gently hold the cleaning brush on the record as it goes around in the play mode and it brushes out the dust etc from the grooves. Possibly that bag with the clothes pins is one designed to hook onto a clothes line outside and you can slide the bag along on the line as you hang out laundry to dry. Growing up we didn't have a dryer, so my mother had to hang everything outside on the line to dry. You did MAJOR good in the unit! Congratulations!!

[@jasonpos1537]

Always research old crockery. My parents collections, mainly bought at flea markets, sold for a fortune at an antiques auction. One large, cracked and repaired cheese dish, sold for enough that it paid for rewiring the house to get it up to code for sale.

[@jenesisjones6706]

I doubt he will do anything like that. I just watch his videos because of a morbid fascination with how he (mis)treats the obviously fragile items. "Bull in a china shop " should be this channels name. 😐.

[@pamelabrown7204]

The hedgehog plate looks like it could be a trivet, for holding a hot pan? Grandma's stuff, she probably became an adult around WWII or before. Lots of vintage!

[@lindamcconnell9441]

I agree the old crockery was wonderful.

[@mariechristmas4393]

Really enjoyed this video! Sending love from UK 🇬🇧 x

[@verettejones9510]

Hi Taco Stacks. What a great locker . I read a few comments so you know how to clean the furniture I would look up those Japanese plates might be worth it. I know you’ll do all this because you do this for a living. I’m glad you found a wonderful locker you’ll make some money for sure . Stay safe PEACE ✌️✌️✌️✌️💕💕💕🦮🦮🦮🦮💯💯💯💯💯☮️☮️☮️

[@rennkay3291]

WOW you did very well, take your time to check out the lovely dishware( I'm jealous of the blue pieces). Stay safe Taco

[@ilanaartman]

Hi. The large plates you are wondering about are not plates. They are trays made in Germany, possibly before WWII. Hand painted on porcelain. Seems you have a nice collection of vintage porcelain, My advice: have it appraised for sale on Etsy - not a flea market merchandise!!! Good luck’.

[@phylliscronin8789]

Yep, the cherry plates likely had a metal rim and handles, at one time. All the porcelain I've seen deserves to be appraised before you do anything with it. I believe your hedgehog plate is a studio art piece. The artist's mark is "GV". Great buy, TS!

[@Peggyanns]

Absolutely before WWII.

[@ilanaartman]

Peggyann Smith I know because my parents used to have a tray like this but it fell and cracked. They are very rare. 😊🤕

[@KameraShy]

Or keep it for yourself to enjoy. They are beautiful. Or gift for Mama Stacks.

[@sharoncollins920]

Watching you clean out the locker was so much fun. Really enjoyed video! Great 😊😊

[@lindasnyder9479]

I love the way you show the things in the lockers and even curb pickings. You show just enough to give us a good idea of what you found. Some of the other "pickers" show you every single thing including each article of clothing. That gets boring real quick! Thanks for sharing your passion!

[@hfsaid]

My favorite videos are back! I love storage units - a glimpse into somebody's life, packed up & never retrieved. Sad but fascinating. House cleanouts are almost as good - the last 1 was fabulous! That was a beautiful house.

[@gailcombs7748]

I've collected glassware for years. I've also taken classes in appraising glassware and collectibles.. I'd recommend really checking the glassware and dishes as they could bring in good money. Great unit.

[@robertthompson9455]

It's a toilet bowl auger...Clean out your potty. Coil spring goes back in the metal tube, insert in toilet bowl turn crank and push down. Cable goes through toilet trap to clean it...

[@catgreen5620]

Yep. Kind of a pain to use but super handy, keep that.

[@KameraShy]

@@catgreen5620 When you need it, you are really glad to have it.

[@haweater1555]

I just bought one of those at a yard sale last week. My old one was lent out to my uncle but then his garage that it was in burned down :-(.

[@rosepetals3752]

Good locker, you found some good stuff. That's not a bad buy for a 10.00 bill. Can't wait to see what's in the next locker . Thanks for taking us along. See you next time.

[@Bear4196]

That one box of dishes was beautiful. Blue Bus Dave would LOVE that pewter pitcher!

[@timconaway5077]

Maybe you should have stuck that Swiss Army knife in your pocket to open up all those taped boxes...nice deal for 10 bucks!

[@mvitulano]

You took the words right outta my mouth! I was going to ask Taco why he didn't have a knife on him (as it drives me nuts to watch people tear boxes apart) and then I remember he just found that SAK!

[@charlesherron8193]

ALL FOR TEN BUCKS! Great haul Taco. Better returns than the stock market! Thanks for a fun video Taco.

[@Paula_KentuckyRed]

Fabulous locker !! Research well and you’ll make sure out well on this one. Even Vintage eyeglass frames sell for more than you’d think!

[@kimleecarroll4052]

Some of the dishes looked valuable. Awesome Video.

[@amyfisher6380]

KEEP THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE KEEP THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE KEEP THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE KEEP THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE KEEP THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE KEEP THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE I’m absolutely serious. Keep it with you everywhere you go. You’ll find it invaluable. I was actually considering sending you one, but they’re expensive, and here one just fell into your possession. For one thing, you won’t have to struggle to open boxes. KEEP THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE

[@kathrynmcconkey1779]

I agree PLEASE KEEP THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE!!!!!🐕🙏👍😘🐧💕

[@bren70ssss94]

Yes , I have one permanently on my coffee table and several others around the house , best invention ever , so handy .

[@terijackson2010]

Wonder if he should keep the Swiss Knife? 😉

[@greengiant311]

I’m not sure 🤔 Yes. KEEP THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE

[@RedStickLouisiana]

If you are ever in Austin, Texas go to the TSA office where they sell stuff they take off passengers. You can get Swiss Army knives for a dollar or two, depending on the model. I bought three nice ones for five dollars.

[@myraedwards3016]

Very interesting locker with some good finds, always sad to think of who left a part of their lives behind.

[@nancyruegsegger4259]

Taco, I am so impressed every time I see you move a large/bulky heavy item into your van. Great technique! 👍

[@rikspector]

Taco, CD's in that box as well as VHS, Great haul for 20 bucks or so. Cheers, Rik

[@deweydeese3699]

Another great video. Always enjoy storage lockers. Kind of sad. Seems like an older couples stuff.

[@davidho2977]

Yes, an older German couple. It's possible they passed on and no one else in their family knew about the storage unit.

[@BrewingInFaith]

Always cool to see what’s inside storage units!

[@sand3882]

Whee! Good one, Taco. This was fun because I kept imagining it was me opening the treasure boxes. I could use some treasure in my life about now. Congrats! Let's do it again asap!

[@jeanadamsick9854]

Taco, a little elbow grease, to clean up that old pc. of furniture. Its sold wood. Old gold jewlery is vintage in style, great find, you well made your $10.00, back! Oh & the swif army knife, is good & not a pc. of junk, either. The kitchen towels, that where used to wrap the dishes etc. are old & collectable. If you look them up you will see what I mean. The merchadise, in that storage unit, is older. (This is your week for, BOOKS) That toaster is classic. Some of the cards could be sold for say, .10 - .25 ea. or do sml. bundles, for $1.00 or more. What a pleasent locker, buy!!! The prince phone, collectable, hopefully it works.There getting harder to find. the leather sandels look like there european. Finally, the four leged, drop leaf, table is OLD; I would keep it in mind, when selling it, Taco. Do take care. (Fl.)

[@paladinjustice6391]

Great buy! Looking forward to seeing how the items sell and for what price. Keep your viewers posted, Taco.

[@Shonas08]

Fantastic result, Taco! I really enjoyed watching you open all the boxes and "discovering" with you. I wish I could buy the Hedgehog plate/dish but I'll just have to hope someone gets it who loves the little cuties as much as I do! xx

[@spencerbergquist781]

Well, that was fun going through your new found treasure with you. A great find for you for only $10.00. WOW.............You keep diggin, and I'll keep watch'in. Dave

[@mr.buysalot]

Some cool finds are stacking up in this unit.. thanks for showing. Maybe I'll see you Sunday at the market

[@jackieburnett6881]

That is a great unit! Hey you can definitely clean the furniture!!! Don’t throw that out! It’s antique! Love this video

[@schamblin45]

NIIIIICE stuff! Couldn't go wrong for $10.00! Hope you're staying safe!

[@raewhisner2383]

Nice Duncan phife drop leaf table. Decent money on that vintage piece

[@holymags2495]

I would buy it!!!

[@tinaleelaurie6427]

You did AMAZING with that unit.

[@dollyforme]

Hi Taco, you can easily get mold off of the furniture just with a bucket of warn water with washing up liquid in it & a soft broom / yard brush, you just clean it from a distance so you don't get wet & leave it to dry.

[@nanachick05]

Taco you’ve hit a treasure trove of old German items, mid century and older. Love what I’m seeing, excellent score on this unit!!

[@janetmickelson7403]

Love these storage locker cleanouts! So interesting, always a surprise. Always great videos, Taco!

[@judyfannan7442]

Looks like a nice dresser the mold can be cleaned as with the old table don't throw them away. You did great with this locker. Keep buying lockers there fun to watch. Judy from California.

[@kasandrabrown8611]

Great video Taco. You made a haul today. Enjoyed the education. So many beautiful German items.

[@stephendall2329]

The VHS tapes might be something interesting to watch, especially if they are “home movie” type tapes. It appears the previous owner was either a German immigrant or was in the military and like a lot of us collected a lot of goodies along the way.

[@manderson3231]

The flowery blue plates are called a Chintz pattern. Those should be looked up! They may be very valuable!

[@carolvandyke6926]

I loved those plates ! We always had a clothes pin bag ! Great video !

[@stephmeek3955]

Oh interesting, I know of them as the Calico pattern....

[@mrthrifter]

This beats the crappy Goodwill boxes any day!!!!

[@maureenalucas4225]

You did great for your $10 investment. I’m glad you got the gold and collectibles.

[@bonesbigfoot2654]

Wow. That's really nice for $10! You have some nice old things there. I love the blue dishes.

[@sharonloveless1518]

You can find mold cleaner at the store. The blue flower plates are worth a lot.

[@cverdugo7702]

Hey Taco Guy, i just subscribed and i do like your style of presenting your finds. Direct and thorough! No teasing on opening boxes half an hour later or til the end. Great channel!

[@gpckoleco]

3:46 those patio cushions are worth lots of $$. and that one looks like it's in good shape! great find!

[@ji2660]

You definitely made your money back. Thanks for sharing.

[@dawnsutherland3461]

Good morning Taco and Salsa,I can wait to see all the treasures you get ,

[@nascarmommam5915]

Congrats Taco did great for $10.00. 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏻 You must like Asian decor!. I like it too. ~ Texas

[@lynnmaupin-simpson1215]

The first object you removed is a toilet augers. Great for unplugging the loo.

[@jodiyoung5578]

Check with a jeweler on the rings. They may be antiques. Nice locker!

[@tigermoon44]

Taco ... you crack me up. You are such a guy. I wanted to look at the stuff up close but you wiz through the boxes so fast. Girls like to look ... but that's okay, you always bring a smile to my face no matter what you do.

[@marisolpinney8406]

I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU TACO🥰🥰🥰 FINALLY YOU GOT A GREAT LOCKER!! COULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED TO A NICER GUY.

[@scotishredborn9888]

great unit I'm glad you got it.

[@rondathiesen9317]

Hey Taco, you look like those plates could be early 1900's. could be someones grandparents stuff. Have some appraised. Have a great day, and good luck with the rings as both being gold!!👍👍😘

[@pollanoantje1413]

hello, so where the hedgehog plate comes from I can't say. But the plate with the metal edge this is a cake plate. These are rare nowadays, however. Greetings from Germany, and remained healthy :)

[@fedupnow61859]

That hedgehog looked like it had crossed swords like Meissen. But it really doesn't have the quality of Meissen. Greeting from an American living in Germany for the past 16 years

[@pollanoantje1413]

@@fedupnow61859 hello for meissner porcelain the engraving looks like it is not blue and it doesn't really look like swords. I've been looking for some but haven't really found one that looks like the hedgehog plate. So it's time to keep looking, maybe I'll still find it.

[@seeseebee3214]

You scored! Congrats! Am very happy for you!👍😃

[@greengiant311]

Some times it seems like you are more for the quick flip and people want you to get stuff appraised, etc., curious as to what your thoughts are on quick flips and low prices vs doing a little extra research and making more. Not sure based on videos. Maybe you could do a video explaining your technique. Thanks for your time Taco.

[@suchadwell]

The first thing you took out was a commode auger, it’s a sideboard and divided drawers for silverware .

[@lindamcconnell9441]

I thought sideboard too. A wonderful peice. Tons of storage. I miss mine.

[@fapenetuailevaolole4125]

That tall glass it might be a real antique as well with all those floral plates so cool find. Sorry I'm watching from New Zealand quite interesting find. Wow!!🤟🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@cathyhafer3943]

Hi taco. Good buy.. U made a few bucks good for you.some interesting plates . I enjoyed thanks.

[@kimeverhart6253]

I think you got some some old german grandma or grandpa’s treasures that a family just didn’t know what to do with... Wow!

[@carolpolter6146]

Great haul. You are so pleasant to watch.

[@lindacannings6040]

ITS NICE OG YOU TO SHOW WHATS IN THE UNIT THATS THE BEST PART OF IT

[@64pori]

I'm a collector. I collect dishes. Love um. Great storage. 👍

[@Debbie10222]

Sure hope you make a few bucks as these lockers are a lot of work, and dirty work with rodent droppings and whatnot. You've earned your treasure!

[@KameraShy]

That white lid at 8:02 looks like the cover to soup tureen. Hope the bottom part is there. Looks like it could be a nice one

[@puzzlering1]

Thank you, you did well on the locker, Dremels sell well on EBay, it was a quick look but I think there was an hand engraver attachment also in the box, if so it is worth money on it’s own Hope you do well Take care and be safe Sam

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

Hey Taco. YOU WERE DUE FOR SOME GOLD!!! Gold is @ $1950 per ounce so you can make some decent money off even small amounts. So happy for you! Some pins can be gold too----especially the work service/anniversary pins. Here's the unrequested advice---just in case: Do not take it to those "We buy gold" places if you plan to scrap it. They only pay around 50% of what it's worth, and you should TRY to get @ 75-90% of value. (I don't know if that is possible in your area.) Calculation is : (# grams the item weighs/31.1 grams in a troy ounce) x .5833 (if 14K) x $1950 (or current gold price) x % of spot price that the business/person pays. So, if the item is 14K and weighs 5 grams: 5/31.1= .1608 x .5833 x $1950 x 85%=$155 . Good luck!!!!

[@juanitafruehling2039]

What a great find in those beautiful blue plates! I bet some of those coins are silver.

[@bettysmith5892]

That hedgehog plate is so cute😀

[@gaylestabo3015]

It is cute. It kind of resembles M.A. Hadley (color scheme) but I couldn't find it anywhere. Maybe a German maker?

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Taco, you scored a great unit for $10. You got good luck on that one. Again, as I always say, the sheet good fabrics can sure go to the humane shelter.

[@sharonnowlin2297]

Taco, you did GOOD for your $10 locker and the closer you look at some of the items ... you will do better than you think. The old clothes pen hanger (people collect them) especially if the clothes pens inside are the older ones! GOOD JOB Taco !! The drop leaf tables are worth quite a bit. And the home recorded VHS tapes are worth quite a bit because people are hoping that the old commercials are still there!

[@suesalley1487]

Great locker! The drafting tools , especially if German, would do well on ebay. German tools are really great and go for a good price. Love seeing you do well.

[@jackiechapman8189]

Gr8 locker Taco... You definitely got your ten dollars worth...lol... 😂 The gold alone is going to put you way into the profit margins... Well done sir... Congrats on this find... Stay safe...👍💕🔥⚾😷

[@eileensimpson3725]

In my area Spokane Washington locker deposits are $200-$300 plus the bid in the unit. So not even worth trying. In the past I did bid on 4 units and did make a lot of money in 2 of them. I do really enjoy watching your videos Taco so thanks much for that.

[@tammyroyal7547]

This was a cool video!! I was right there digging with you!! Looks like you easily made your money back. Lots of neat things!! ✌️

[@barbkrenzer9781]

I enjoyed watching and learning about what you're doing and then

[@barbarabenner3934]

Looks like a good locker . Enjoy your videos.

[@nhelmura3769]

I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@giaatta9303]

First time here...fun and interesting episode. Thanks for sharing

[@ninjawarriorassassin9871]

The plates with the cherries is a trivet. Or Serving.

[@elizabethfrederick2434]

wash furniture with bleach soaked cloth and the mold will go away. legs are for bath chair or walker. This is the unit that kept of giving. tools, jewelry and blue dishes are pretty.

[@guadalupeknippen2636]

Hi Taco, just a suggestion; when you clean out an old locker, you should wear a face mask. It's not good for you to be inhaling

[@shimonsieskel4482]

He is not referring to current news. He means the mold, dust, and scrap in the air.

[@TW1257]

@How Soon Is Now Sad but pretty much true, and stay in office until they are six feet under.

[@poodlegirl55]

@How Soon Is Now Breathing mold and rodent droppings is very bad for health.

[@marieevelyndunlap]

@How Soon Is Now Mouse droppings carry a range of diseases and when the droppings become dry they break down and become air borne. One of the most serious diseases is called Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) which is a severe, sometimes fatal, respiratory disease in humans caused by infection with hantaviruses. Anyone who comes into contact with rodents that carry hantaviruses is at risk of HPS. Rodent infestation in and around the home remains the primary risk for hantavirus exposure. Even healthy individuals are at risk for HPS infection if exposed to the virus. Don't bother telling me to have a fantastic day or a wonderful night. In future, don't be so quick to judge other folks who are commenting based on your incorrect assumptions.

[@marieevelyndunlap]

Guadalupe Knippen, I was going to say exactly same thing that you did. Better to be safe than sorry.

[@Laineylou1]

The plate with the cherries is a style of painting called theorem. It could be used as platter or tray but were usually hung on the wall as decor.

[@realdealmcneal6230]

Plates with metal around them are hot serving trays, so you didn't ruin your wood dining table. German one looks 1890s

[@susanfromnola8661]

You definitely got your 10 bucks back and then some. Nice score!

[@sarahanderson8371]

Yeah for you. Great video. Love to see what you got.