I'm Stealing It! | Thrifting for Vintage & Antiques in the Old West

All I wanted was to find fun vintage and cool antiques at bargain prices, and two thrift stores in Torrington, Wyoming made it too tempting to sneak off with Empoli glass, lunch boxes and swung vases in this fun video.
We start at "This, That and Then Some," an appropriately named combination of local thrift store and regional antique/vintage destination! This is a big find in a little town, and we comb many cabinets, kitchen queens and shelf units full of everything from MCM art glass to Victorian ivy balls. We lift flamingo mirrors, uranium glass and quilts at this place, even as they're giving us a great buy on a Muppet Show lunchbox that will make a perfect gift for a friend.
Down the road, "Land O' Goshen Thrift Store" is just putting out fresh vintage as we arrive! We nab a stack of stereocards that really belong in our Kentucky mall, while coveting the Empoli vases two women from Arizona score right out of the restocking cart. We steal a fun 1970s bag on our way out, and run down the road as fast as we can.
Fort Laramie is our final destination, where our prison awaits us! "The Trading Post" is short on antiques and vintage, but the original fort makes up for it with buildings full of pioneer era furnishings that show what it took to get soldiers to move to the frontier. We do our time in the jail, relieved that our sentence is suspended so we can keep on junking our way out west!
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[@sharonb537]

the youtube subtitles suggested when you passed the 'fenton floral base' that the entire display was 'fentanyl based', lol

[@erinwoempner1228]

Oh no!!

[@lightmarker3146]

Dear George; How nice your friend will receive a present she will love. Your a great gift giver 😊

[@janetpogue4970]

😂

[@nemophilistnay]

16:47 I LOVE that bag!!! Did you buy it? Do you still have it? If so, would love to buy it! Aw, I love the purpose of Land of Goshen; I love that you support them and identify with them. That’s how I feel about you too, and why you’re the gold standard to me of resellers. You NEVER come across as selfish, to quote yourself. It really sets you apart, and indubitably is part of why so many people support you. The proprietress’ pool of light-looking mustard seed pendant is neat. Some of those MAY have been made of crystal.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Send me an email! I do have it. You are really kind to say that, and I will try to live up to it...

[@nemophilistnay]

@@TheAntiqueNomad Yoda says donor do not. There is no try. You DO. 🤗

[@lucybaker1808]

Hey there, George, from the UK! It’s 1am here 🎉

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

You are a trooper to stay up so late for it! Sweet dreams and thank you for having me on late night

[@ramolan.6547]

Thanks George! Back in the day I had family in Lingle.

[@dorisbern6539]

Wild George, I am. So happy you do the shorts❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

Good evening to you, George! Hopefully I can make it through to the end. We are having some rather nasty weather right now, and we could lose electricity. There was a glimpse of an enamelware pitcher next to the 1950s chef. Was it an old one? It was yellow with black trim. I really like old enamelware. Loved those celluloid boxes. I have several...handkerchiefs, gloves, collars and cuffs, neckties, etc.. I'd really like to have that barbed wire display. That snowy egret wall hanging actually interested me...that's unusual for me 🙃😂 You called them flamingoes, but...😂 That was a fun tour! Ft. Laramie was really interesting! Thanks for the take-along!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

You are having a dose of the weather down there this summer! The yellow/black enamelware is vintage but usually 1950s-70s. I am such a big fan of both enamelware and celluloid boxes, if I'd had more space in the van I might have offered on a large bundle of them. So silly that I called the egrets flamingoes, I'm not fully aware in the morning and they opened at 8 so I really just blew that one! Ft. Laramie is a cool place I never imagined going, it's part of the adventure of all this travel, which I'm so glad to share with you.

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

@@TheAntiqueNomad I'm with you, on not being fully aware in the mornings! My aware time is between 10:00pm and 5:00am...always been a nighttime person. I've always really liked old enamelware. I think it's the simplicity of it that attracts me. I usually go more for the simple white with black trim the most, but other colours do interest me. The celluloid boxes, even the simplest ones, have a beauty that is all their own. I think the antique celluloid-covered photo albums have that same appeal.

[@jamessisson4279]

Awesome vid George !

[@dorisbern6539]

While George. I simply love everywhere that you go and the things that you say you got to see why I'm in a whole lot of neat things, you must see so many things that are so interesting wish I could be there❤❤❤

[@VickieV1333]

George in jail!! For a quick minute 🤣 You are so entertaining and informative! Keep up the great work!

[@nemophilistnay]

Lee Majors was a big icon of the time. Kind of like the fellow from Emergency, or C.H.I.P.S. I haven’t thought of The Fall Guy in a while. Thanks for the memories, George!

[@alexandrawormuth1986]

Hello, George! In CA at the minute, but started watching you when I was in Alaska. Always enjoy your videos and have picked up so many tips! Thank you!!!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I'm so glad and thank you! Alaska to California you made a big jump in many ways. Curious to know how your collecting changes now that you're there!

[@alexandrawormuth1986]

Well, no more baleen baskets or carved ivory pieces. No more walrus tusk carvings either. No more qiviut scarves. Definitely no fur anything! Most likely back to vintage costume jewelry as my primary focus, but since I started watching you and Laura Caldwell, and Kat the Nurse Flipper, my interests (and knowledge) have certainly expanded. It will be interesting to see what is in my new locale. Maybe I'll be able to take some road trips myself!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

@@alexandrawormuth1986 you should, California has so many vintage flea markets, mountain antique shops, big malls, estate sales…

[@peggyfiedler1556]

I loved the second 1930s kitchen cabinet. I'd love to find one like that.

[@sarahj.8372]

Sooo neat...I agree.

[@ajwrites57]

Oh, the places you will go! Thanks George. Love the historical stops as much as the antiques.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Meekavintage]

From a huge long time FAN of KERMY FROG & miss piggy of THE MUPPETS... your FRIEND Is going to LOOOOVE IT !!

[@erinwoempner1228]

Thank you for stopping and supporting the ministry. Jesus loves you

[@lisaray7409]

My husband grew up near Torrington. We went there when we went to witness the total eclipse. Awesome little town.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Oh cool! Glad I found it. I saw the eclipse in Dawson Springs, KY

[@erinnkemp]

What a great video! Thanks George❤

[@GenXLisa]

I feel like the Barbie boxes would do well right now with the insane popularity of the movie!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes true that

[@cecoya]

I love to go looking in places that are out of the way. They often times have one of a kind items too. Ft Laramie was cool love the history lesson. Learning more each video. Thanks for taking me along and sharing. You have a great day and safe travels

[@kathymarker2719]

YES❤ I LIKE THE GREEN KITCHEN CABINET😊

[@charlottemccaig578]

Be still my ❤️! That streamline rounded corner kitchen cabinet would have been mine, all mine! Fantastic!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I love that thing! Such a great style

[@beckysjournals]

Oh, those rounded kitchen cabinets! Oh, those celuloid boxes! Oh, that blue bowl you just passed up! Love this place.

[@thriftywitch7769]

What fun to see Wyoming again! I love the antique kitchen cabinets. Thanks for showing Fort Laramie. That's one place I didn't get to visit while I lived out there. I agree, the prices were good and the items were interesting! Ever onward!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Wyoming has so much beauty!

[@yvonnesangster2934]

I am so sorry I missed the live. Chat again! Watching the video I was so excited about the Western western style and rustic things that you have found! I love those horse heads that you showed! I have never seen any of those!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I really like Western style

[@rebeca3907]

I watch your videos often, and this one just really pleased me. I was smiling through the entire thing. "Sometimes it is just fun to try things out." Just how I love to thrift! Thank you for sharing!

[@yvonnesangster2934]

I love the Muppet show lunchbox that is so wonderful. I still have my daughters strawberry shortcake 10 lunchboxes.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Cool! My friend was so happy with it

[@renitamcintyre1071]

Thank you for sharing ,very much enjoy it .

[@yvonnesangster2934]

Thank you, George and Xeno for the great video! I always love seeing the antique shops and the places you go, that I will probably never get to see! I loved seeing Fort Laramie!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I sure enjoy showing people places I go that you really can't see without going out of the way! I figure it keeps it interesting for all of us

[@carolyna.2527]

George, I enjoy all of your videos as you are a wealth of knowledge. You are truly a nomad. I was wondering if you ever take a break from traveling and doing shows and spend any length of time in a place you call home? Carolyn from Seattle.

[@donnahughes8409]

What amazing videos with some great store’s & wonderful history thank you George ❤️🤗❤️

[@sarahj.8372]

It is so special, each place, what they have, and you taking us along...no way to thank you just for pure joy.

[@LastTree]

Oooh I love that palomino horse. I've would have gotten him too.

[@aprilwillier9610]

Enjoyed tremendously thank you George ❤️🇨🇦

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thank you too!

[@sararinckel]

A very friendly name! 😂 I had to do a double take when I saw that sign...

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Lol me too! I suspect I'd last 15 minutes in there

[@spiritedsoulcollection]

Hi George, I saw you on Laura Caldwell's channel. I find your videos very interesting and informative. I enjoy the history and stories behind the items you find and appraise. I watched your jewelery haul video and all I can say is wow, stunning. I wish we had access to such beautiful pieces. Greetings from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦.

[@dlittle7983]

Thank you for showing the shops and the towns. Watching from outside the US. ❣️

[@MC-qb1jg]

How fun. Wyoming is a state all Americans should visit.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I've seen a lot of it!

[@GenXLisa]

Thank you for sharing your trip to Fort Laramie! That was great💙

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thanks! Really fun for me too

[@stefanierybitski7943]

😱 when I saw your vehicle packed behind you I just laughed! My car has been like that also when going to a show and something always falls on my head!

[@elderlypoodle9181]

Glad to be here!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

That thumbnail looks like I'm not lol

[@elderlypoodle9181]

HA George 😁

[@dawnhaynes7784]

You are such a sweetheart 😊❤

[@yvonnesangster2934]

I laughed when you said that the flamingos did not belong in Wyoming! They do not belong in Texas either, but I have a collection of them in my art studio! Lol! I love them also!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

So cool! I would of course have them anywhere.

[@janetpogue4970]

Lovely collection of cellulite boxes.

[@donabailey5965]

I so enjoy some of your comments, especially the jail portion. Thanks

[@janelchambers6791]

Love how you show the old tourist places, that resale place for charity is wonderful . Keep em coming

[@Flojoe6274]

That's a wonderful gift you got your friend! I hope she loves it! Great to see Ft. Laramie.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

She did, thanks!

[@mollyhogan5753]

Love the travelogue segment!

[@catherinemcneill7045]

What a wonderful and informative tour, George. I think I only know Laramy from old Weasern Movies. The pie safes and western cafe dishes were neat. Also, I collect the enamel wear, especially blue, but have a multicolored set. Just love all this stuff. Thanks for this special show. Tell us again, what is the piece of glass you're looking for? Cat

[@trudymiller582]

That wall clock is awesome

[@corenekay5776]

That was so fun George. I didn't think about not having all the costumes and gardens ect at Fort Larime. It was so fun when we went. People roaming around in full dress answering any questions you have and sharing what it really was like. Even the black Smith. I think this is why I like Victorian so much . All this historical places we've been. Thanks for the flash back.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I didn't realize I missed out! To see it in full reenactment must be amazing, I shall have to look for that sometime if I head that way again.

[@pyrexmaniac]

I wondered about those Empoli bottles when the lady passed by you....I collected Blenko bottles 25 or so years ago andcwas a real snob about the quality of what I would buy. Back then, the Empoli pieces, while impressive in size, just weren't the same hand-made, blown glass like Blenko. I passed so many of them by....except at one estate sale in Buffalo, NY. It was the last day and there were a good number of the colorful and varied Empolis still unsold.....the dealer said if i took all of them i could have them for a dollar each! I ended up spending thirty-one dollars!!!! I still have them stored away. Im too lazy to resell them as finding them would take more than a little effort.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Most Empoli is thin and light compared to Blenko, they never could have afforded to send it halfway around the world otherwise. I prefer Blenko generally, but a good Empoli piece (especially cased) always gets my attention!

[@tracys4101]

Thank you for he short history lesson, great video.

[@george.carrasco]

Fun video George! Thanks for sharing!

[@nicolasrossi5978]

Fun. Thanks for the tag along.

[@thomascabral8443]

love the blue cabinet

[@angelab2906]

Great content George!!!

[@janetpogue4970]

Oh, this is were you may have gotten the quilts to hang-up and sell in Florida. A couple look familiar.

[@beckyc.5743]

Thank you George. Really interesting!

[@janetpogue4970]

Thank you for your interesting commentary!

[@darlenemc3586]

That store is kitchen cabinet heaven! lol. I've been looking for the perfect one, but they are pricey in Seattle.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I have one in Centralia, you might find a better deal down there

[@leisawisbey2080]

Fun watching this!!

[@Sass-Glass]

Those yellow kitchen dining chairs are what I'm looking for to go with my yellow table I bought for $10.00! Been looking all over up here for them. They were very pretty!

[@traceyhayes9617]

Great video!

[@marilynn76]

Ahhhh, the Muppet Show lunchbox! Also, the Annie one looks so familiar--not sure if I had that one or if I just really wanted it. The B*tch's Corner Bar! LOL Loved the Fort Laramie visit.

[@kellyroushar6475]

I just adore your attitude, your amazing amount of knowledge and endless passion on so many different things ! It is what makes you you...PLEASE NEVER CHANGE !¡¡!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thanks! I'm sort of not into change, that's why I like this old stuff

[@yvonnesangster2934]

I love the blue enamelware! I have a colander that is more of a turquoise blue enamel ware, but I’m looking for a cobalt blue enamel ware colander

[@dianearonsohn82]

Great history as always..

[@tonib.3016]

"There's some really startled Siamese" 😂😂😂 that cracked me up prob more than it should have George 😅

[@luckybearsoap]

Thanks for the tour. I've never been to WY.

[@TanyaJasek-nw3ec]

Thank you for such educational.videos..You are awesomme

[@jael6048]

Great show George!

[@pameladavis3946]

Nice to see.reminds me of our Greenfield village.michigan.

[@deblepley7755]

Hey George 😊

[@fullcircleestatetagsaleser9886]

Video very well done, first thrift store prices are a bit high though.

[@Korenscollections]

Nice video George

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes! I have one too

[@theresab4644]

I love jeweled fruit !

[@williammorrison5678]

I liked that you took a chance on the bag.l wouldn't go near it 😢with a ten foot pole but I bet it sells its got a vibe .

[@janetpogue4970]

👍 Thumbs- up, remember to click on thumbs-up for George's video. 🎉

[@LauraMe...]

Hi George! What a great video. Enjoyed both shops but really enjoyed seeing the fort too! Have an awesome week!❤ I would die for one of those 30s kitchen cabinets!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes I love those cabinets too

[@alankovacik1928]

Hi George, once again, well done!

[@nadiacarpenter442]

What a nice charity

[@erinwoempner1228]

We are called to help and take care of one another.

[@robinlundgren9792]

what a great store George! fantastic variety! is there anything you have found in your travels that you have had to have and shipped it home? for your personal use?

[@vonsternberg]

Very glad you got the stereopticon slides at 17:17 but why didn't you give a closer look at the fascinating real photo postcard of the two cowboys at 9:58? Really wished you had picked that up or at least given it a closer look. (your lesbian date box customer)

[@sarahhardy8649]

13.15 I don’t think they were flamingos, the beaks were wrong. I think they are Cranes.

[@Ireneginori]

That was cool. I love stopping at little towns and investigating thrift stores. By any chance, Do you know any thrift stores I could visit while in Bastrop Texas? TIA

[@janvafa9959]

Thank you for visiting Wyoming! Interesting note: Wyoming was the first territory to give women the right to vote. With women voting, they were able to become a state! (We may be hicks, but we ain’t stupid!)

[@jacquelynkirby1442]

Gosh. Wish I was a nomad. Love ya. Be safe. I do travel. But married w children .peg bundy

[@lindaburger2695]

I didn't know a white cat version of the cat peering into a fish bowl existed. I have the black cat version,but the bowl is missing.

[@DwightCarter-lb4uo]

Your knowledge is amazing. One large concern, love all of your videos however the sound is not good. I have my sound all the way up and sometimes can’t hear what your saying. Maybe if you upgraded your speaker/microphone that would make your videos more enjoyable. Thanks

[@janetpogue4970]

Hey George Fans, let's thank George by Sharing his videos! Just push the arrow and email a friend .

[@inkiwell]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bettyenovak7001]

Neat

[@bgholmq]

Hi George, I'm from Montana. I like antiques and vintage just for fun things in my home. I really would like to go to a fun, large vintage outdoor show within like 12 hours of central MT. Any suggestions that you've liked?

[@pennyorlop7557]

Interesting Thanks

[@Deborah4Antiques]

😊😊😊

[@gaylejudkins2244]

At the 6 min mark you talk about celluloid boxes also there was a mother of pearl inlaid round covered box on right in back what was that and do you have an idea of value l have one it is a set of 3 stacking.

[@janetpogue4970]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@williammorrison5678]

George l know you have a migration route, but do you ever get to California? North or South.

[@cindyspear1082]

Do you ever come to Virginia

[@gardendaisy]

How much were those empolis?