I Bought A $10 Abandoned Unit At REAL Storage Wars!

[@joanold4035]

The wooden carved statue is Flemish, not flash, from the Dutch/Belgium area. I think it is a depiction of St. Lucy. She is carrying a cross which denotes that she was a matryr (she had her eyes gouged out) and she is also carrying a wheat sheaf which depicts the food she used to take to the poor. She is the patron saint of the blind.

[@radio-pirol]

Not sure about the St. Lucy as she is mostly displayed showing her eyes on a plate or something like that. I'm more thinking about a St. Walpurga as she is much more often displayed with wheat's and a cross. But I'm far away from being an expert… The statue though could be very old but it was undergoing a modern "restoration". It would have been colored back then.

[@cyndicunanan400]

Yeah I googled “17th century oak carved religious figure flemish” and there’s a lot that look like hers.

[@joanold4035]

@@radio-pirol St Walpurga is mostly shown carrying a Crozier (bishop's staff) not a cross. She wasn't a matryr, but was canonised because she performed a miracle, saving lives at sea in a storm. St Lucy, or Lucia, carries the cross as she was a matryr, dying for her faith.

[@hopeegallon9881]

I had idea of St Lucy’s history Thank you

[@joyceward28]

Hi Renee another great older video. I enjoyed watching these older videos!Blessings your friend Joyce from California HUGS ❤️ 🫂 🤗

[@Hobojungle]

The stones are gnostic gemstones representing Abraxas: Abraxas is a Deity in the Gnostic faith. In Gnostic cosmology, the 7 letters spelling its name represent each of the 7 classic planets-Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn .It was engraved on certain antique gemstones, called on that account Abraxas stones, which were used as amulets or charms. As the initial spelling on stones was ‘Abrasax’ (Αβρασαξ)

[@BayouBelleVintiques]

Those ducks are actually worth money. They are circa 1950-60's. That's an old China export sticker. You should research Turquoise majolica duck/goose figurine. Not all China is bad, the earlier is worth money. I wonder if those stones were worry stones?

[@taxi_cab]

That iPhone is a 4s, last one with the 30 Pin connector. Not worth too much. That slid 'track' is amazing, try selling it outside a Hockey rink for a player to use.

[@PaperandMoose]

A great eye on the phone! I was able to charge it up - this is why I never throw away old phone cords haha - and it was almost all wiped before being put away. A few text messages remained from 2015 and the only music was that U2 album that somehow shows up on every iPhone. (I've deleted that U2 album several times on my own iPhone and yet the songs just keep appearing!)

[@sylvanramble1757]

Those Chinese blue porcelain ducks are going for $299.99 online.

[@deannatodd-goodson4321]

LeCreuset will repair or replace any of their castiron pieces for free. I had a big pan from the 1980s that was chipped. About three years ago I sent it to the company (post office any weight, one price box) and they sent a new one worth 400.00.

[@christinegreywolf]

People take photos of their valuables to use as proof of ownership for insurance companies. It is why it was in the filing cabinet. I personally place my photos in a fire proof safe. Well technically I just save on a flash drive but some people still prefer old school. The super glide is used by speed ice skaters.

[@cherylmellblom5471]

Hope Taco got a pallet too. I think you got much more than $10 worth. Best wishes on the basket!

[@brianh.9268]

Renee-The basket with the geometric design might be a winner if Native American crafted. Keep the opened box of plastic bags and napkins for packaging items you ship or sell. The Apple site can tell you how much the iPhone is worth; trade it in for a credit there or at the self serve kiosks. I think that Staples will even give you a $10 credit when you recycle “technology.” Be well, Brian

[@elizabethscruggs1622]

I agree about the basket. They can be worth thousands if Native American.

[@Rebecca-le9hn]

If Dave Hester is selling pallets, you can be sure he already went through the boxes.

[@condeering251]

Dave Hester isn't my favorite person from storage since he hit a woman on air, her name is Laura Dotson. In my opinion Dave is a jerk and not a person that I would trust or purchase anything from.

[@stressfreepaperchase3215]

Yuuuup!!😂

[@jinisteffani8035]

He probably made them up...put a bunch of junk and one or two good items in each pallet

[@sothisisamerica2]

All I know is Dave will never leave value.

[@elissalee3057]

Dave Hester... gets on my nerves. I don't like watching him.

[@therev5410]

Just told Taco, huge community wide yard sale in Cetronia today and tomorrow. I stopped by today. There were no less than 30 sales going on in a small area. With the nice weather I'll bet there will be 50+ sales tomorrow.

[@paularice4501]

You could use the ziplock bags to sort things for the flea market.

[@sharonzotoff3975]

I think the glass engraved stones are simply inspirational stones to keep in your pocket or wherever. The "pentagram" is most likely a star of David. Nothing sinister, lol!

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hey Renee. Ahhh! You met Dave Hester at the Storage Wars Auction. Dave's trade mark for saying "yep" at the Auctions. He is from the TV series Storage Wars. I watch it all the time. But after season 14. There has been any more. So glad you had Taco Stack's with you at the Auction. He is very sweet man. Great score for $10.00 dollars. That statue I was something that said it was from the 1700 hundreds. Go check it out. You might get more from the other people in the chat. God Bless you Renee. You are getting your money back and more. Take care my sweet friend. Have a great weekend. Love Mari'a. Hugs. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊😊💜💜💜💙💙💙❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@victoriareed1611]

I think you should take the ducks to an antique shop and find out what they are, you dont wrap stuff up like that if its rubbish, the flemish carving is the patron saint for the blind i cant remember her name , great pallet x

[@elizabethscruggs1622]

That's a good idea on the ducks. It's a beautiful glaze.

[@juantovar4287]

Starting off that's the best way !! I just bought a storage unit basing it on the wire in the unit, I estimated 200 lbs in wire and won the unit for 80 dollars, it ended up being 380 lbs of wire and scraped it for 228 dollars,also found a flat ware set that sold for 275 on eBay and several Nintendo 64 games for the stock pile 😅🤑 . Good luck on your next one 🙏 when you least expect it is when it comes 😇

[@PaperandMoose]

Oh wow!! You did great!! Not only on the wire, but all those added finds!

[@juantovar4287]

Thank you !!! After buying 3 bad units in a row and almost giving up, been on a lucky streak currently at 5 units in a row and hopefully next week it goes up to 6 🤞😅

[@redrobin7136]

Yep, I would bet $10. on a pallet...esp. one w/'Lay-crew-say" ;) cookware ..but like you say...no room to house/store the stuff. Truth be told, I need to EMPTY my spaces! Enjoy your weekend, Renee!

[@fisherclancreations2847]

What an exciting storage unit! Thanks for sharing!!

[@SassySue67]

I was just thinking you’ll probably get your money back on the metal bars in scrap. Plenty of cleaning supplies as well. The carving is nice. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Buzz1151]

Hey Miss Moose....Lets hope you didn't unleash a deadly curse!!!.....Your 10 bucks did pretty well. You should invite Taco Stacks over, and you can use your Le Creuset cookware, and use that pasta you found, and make him a French Taco salad. 😂 on another note, my new video is out today, and you will enjoy the reveal, as I play an iconic 1983 song, playing on a 89 year old radio!....Also, I have another "Buzz Cinema". An interesting thing I did was, at the end of the film, when I play a harmonic , I use a recording of Karl Wiegert playing his harmonic.....How cool is that!👍👍

[@PaperandMoose]

Another Buzz film?? Oh I can’t wait to watch! So do you do the recordings now? Good editing, as usual. Do you think your teenage self would have realized his movies would make it to the big KZbin screen? Good thing you saved them all these years!

[@Buzz1151]

Hi Renee..I updated the sound recently , and added the music and sound effects on this film.. So much easier on a computer these days....when my brother and I went to the movies back in 1968, we used to talk about sneaking into the projection booth and running our films....haha.....now we can have a worldwide audience on KZbin...The videos were originally silent, but we used to hook up a tape recorder to add music and voices@@PaperandMoose

[@PaperandMoose]

@@Buzz1151 Still have to check them out! Just got back from trash picking & was excited because I thought there was another radio in the trash... you'll have to wait to see what it actually was 😆

[@Buzz1151]

@@PaperandMoose yay!

[@metsfansince-il6nm]

The Mezuza may be silver, and needs a kosher prayer insert to put on a doorframe. The stone are likely masonic as used on the vests by the masons

[@lisauptagrafft2010]

Rene, those blue ducks, there’s some listed on Etsy for 72 and 139 dollars. I know they were from China, but, I thought they did look like they were good quality. ✌🏼❤️

[@patsyhamilton5994]

La Creuset - will get you a profit on your palette, they do well on resale.

[@deborahfogel3689]

How interesting this was! So many different replies on the carving. Please let us know what you find out. That slider thing i always figured i break something sliding to far. 😂😂 you got guns💪 sweetie being able to pick up those metal bars. I love you. Have a blessed weekend. Stay safe and healthy. ❤️😘💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌️👶

[@PaperandMoose]

I don't know what those bars were for, but it was a big surprise at how heavy they were. Many useful tips and information on the carving. I'm just glad that I was able to get it out of that box with the chemicals. Funny because anyone could have easily seen the carving as it was on the top of the box. Guess they only saw the cleaning supplies and the dirty box, which was lucky for me!

[@kimsnow2645]

I enjoyed your finds and video,your a very sweet person Renee ❤

[@alanbirkner1958]

Always enjoy your adventures. Tina, Al's wife

[@angelescorral4189]

Woo hoo- a storage unit. I haven’t even watched the video yet and I’m already excited Renee. LOL But I know I’ll enjoy it. Love your content. Have a great weekend. 😎

[@amyweaver4946]

I think you did very well for $10!

[@TermaMary]

That cast iron enamel frying pan is so great for cooking eggs

[@philiplafleur4504]

I love it when you snort at things. When you unzipped the bottom of that fabric carton. Makes me smile. That tightly woven basket could be authentic African or Southwestern Native American. Looks well made.

[@abee1248]

Great pallet, hope you make lot of money 🎉

[@fareast_de]

Great to see another storage locker video which might be a first financial step to your forthcoming trip to Europe. 💰 I don´t think that the Flemish carving is that old, it looks more like a late 19th century repro for decorative purposes in a Victorian household. Nonetheless it could generate a pretty penny on an online platform. Seems that the previous owner got a certain affinity to Asiatica, check all boxes, perhaps you will find some of these porcelain items as shown on the photos. Anyways, not a bad day for a whopping ten bucks, besides the scrap just the oak figure might generate around 100,- $ or even more. It was a day of hard work for you, so try to have a relaxing and very sunny weekend, Renée. 🌄Keep the party going, and see you on the next one ! Greets from GER, U.

[@bobwright9523]

It is Le Creuset not La and they are the top French maker of such kitchenware

[@fareast_de]

@@bobwright9523 Oui, ce sont les choses que les Americains aiment beaucoups: la haute cuisine, le fromage, le vin, le savoir de vivre et Le Creuset ! 😅

[@PaperandMoose]

You speak French too!? Haha. Add the carving to the research pile! Too bad there wasn’t a picture of that with more info on it in the filing cabinet! Perhaps that was acquired at an auction too & was accidentally packed up with the under the kitchen items. One never knows the story behind the storage, I guess. Hope you have a good weekend, whether just relaxing or catching up on things!

[@fareast_de]

@@PaperandMooseYup, we got French as second foreign language since 6th grade. And a couple of years later also Spanish and Russian. I also learned a little bit of Chinese during my activities in the Fareast business. But, besides that, I am a horticulture engineer...🌱🙂

[@camlawn]

box of tampons and green moving blankets already got your 10 bucks back lol

[@jennielee3977]

The "random speaker" is Bose. Anything by Bose could be worth bucks.

[@annabraun5995]

The carving is reminiscent of the carvings that you find in some of the older post offices. They date back to the WPA during the great depression, so you might have something interesting there. I always enjoy your videos.

[@andoncroft]

This is EXACTLY WHY I watch your channel, you find WAY MORE interesting and expensive stuff then others

[@chrisurschel6832]

You can get an adapter that goes in the USB port and use the old style earphones. I have those because I'm old and don't do the wireless thing.

[@shawnlove7430]

Thank you for this comment. My husband and I were just talking last night about how much we miss those plug-in headphones. I had no idea they made an adapter.

[@johngodbout7341]

Do a cooking vlog where you cook that 3 year old pasta, and other old food you find! Lol my bet is that it's still good!

[@mtl6905]

3 year old pasta in a box where some chemical/cleaning product leaked? Don't think so.

[@lynnpeart4195]

Those stones are awesome..Love than..💯🇺🇸🙏👍

[@carolking1573]

Had to message. The small Christmas tree is from Vience. I have the same one, but my mine has been damaged over the years. What I remember they were not cheap.

[@helenvick522]

Fun diggings. No rush and it is all yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@LG-dz9ss]

Hi , Take another look at the blue geese. China was an early exporter of those. I’m not sure what era yours are.

[@christymcguireart]

You can make well over $100. Great video!

[@unklejohn8575]

If those are stones and not glass, they can be worth up to $700 a piece! My wife is more of a gemstone expert, but I looked them up on and some showed up on Etsy. I would look to see if they are jasper or agate. That one stone with the chicken head and snake legs is called “Abraxas”, I think it’s a Greek mythological creature. Anyways, they can be used for jewelry like pendant inserts or ring inserts.

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you for the information!

[@maryaddington9835]

Love the blue birds with the purple base and the basket. Very well made basket.💝

[@hummerfan9360]

It isn't La crueset, It is Le.

[@georgiannaashley8512]

The screw in the carving looks like an older screw. It only has the single slot. Philips head screws are the newer ones.

[@cherylbrown4058]

The moving blankets will get your money back for sure.

[@maddog6191]

Hopefully that old Native American basket is worth good money on eBay and made

[@Nwladylaura369]

I liked your comment about clocking someone with that metal bar. 😅 I was thinking the same thing!

[@kevinyoung5119]

Hi Renee, just because the carving has a screw in it doesn't mean it's not an antique, screws have been around for about 350 years.

[@nitas100]

Do check out the basket. Some of the older ones are valuable. Yours looks newer, but look up Apache or Pima. By the way. I used to work in Yellowstone for 2 Summers after high school. Glad we share a love for this magical place. Happy hunting!

[@OriginalNethead]

For ten bucks you scored. La Creuset is NOT cheap. (La Croo-ZAY btw) The blue ducks are modern copies of really old ones. Still worth a few bucks...or drakes. A mezuzah is really a scroll with bits of Scripture written on it. What Rene found is probably the case. No idea what the stones are. I'll post this link to thie video on a site crawling with antique junkies. One of them may know what the Flemish/Dutch lady is.

[@silverstatepicks]

Thanks for helping Renee with phonics on her cookware, I was going to do that. She is such a darling!

[@willowowlseer]

Those stone or glass ovals in that plastic case look like vintage Intaglio cabochons.

[@dianedistolfo5360]

Yes! Could have some value…

[@DonVDBorgh]

You rough child of the 80's, you could realy clock someone with this! Haha 😂 You did goog for $10 👍👍

[@ginger_grizzly]

If your newer iPhone or iPad is lacking a 3.5mm headphone socket and only has a Lightning port then you can get a mini adaptor cable with a Lightning connector on one end and a 3.5mm headphone socket on the other end so you can still use old school corded headphones should you wish.

[@brendamcmanaman9156]

Love cabachons

[@cindymichaud7111]

Renee, Found this when searching 'Jewish Intaglio': Historically, intaglios were carved from hard stones for use as wax seals.

[@Karenklutz]

I use my old iPhone like an iPod for music, books and audiobooks.

[@northernpikes7545]

18:33 lol, yuuup

[@marybethdueno4806]

Love the blue ducks and the basket, also the trivets

[@jeffcole1914]

Well you can’t even buy the storage blankets for 10 dollars I would say you will do well on the blue birds and the pans on eBay everyone needs a lid or a pan etc eBay is perfect for those items. Great 😊 to see your smiling face, those pieces of wood carved statues bring good money I hope you do well ❤ The iPhones literally are sold for movie props there’s always a need for everything my cousin still uses an iPhone 4 he’s so cheap lol

[@brigitcrane8884]

You need to Look up all those things most,are true antiques..don,t dismiss things just because you don,t understand

[@roytherocketparsons9096]

Youll always have me peeked with storage auction bait. Its how i found taco stacks.

[@flaminbird1]

I think the metal piece goes to an automotive jack…. A very large jack. The end with the little stem would fit in a notch on the jack and thread into the jack. The other threaded end should have a handle

[@OriginalNethead]

Asked some creaky antiques about your antique lady. The consensus is probably 18th century, and the image of a saint. I'm guessing Santa Lucia; one of her symbols is wheat. What she's worth...dunno. The stones with the markings are Gnostic gems, or so I'm told. Symbols of protection or something.

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you for the information!!

[@OriginalNethead]

@@PaperandMoose They weren't totally sure it was a female image, just that it was old. Flemish/Belgian fits.

[@nanharrison2997]

I used to watch Storage Wars. It was always interesting.

[@therev5410]

Le Creuset = $

[@maddog6191]

It is very hard to find anything from the 1700s in good shape

[@mammahasspoken]

I know you said it was in storage but in my mind, I'm thinking it was 'lost in the move' as in someone packed to move, the movers moved it but lost part of it. It happened to my son when he moved across country. They loaded up his stuff, then picked up someone else's stuff, then another. When it came time to deliver his stuff, he was missing a few boxes. When he filed a claim on them loosing his stuff, they found his boxes mixed in with another person's boxes! The packing blankets and tape looks how they did wrapped my son's belongs that needed 'protection.'

[@CatMom4704]

The green packing blanket is over $25

[@larkdavis6041]

I think you actually got a really good pallet! Research will let you know! Some uninteresting things to you might be $$$$. I think the carving and the basket are great! You got your $10.00 back on the Le Cruset alone! ❤️

[@jennieadamsMM]

Just wondering are the stones jabots? Icky anyway❣️🤗💖🦋

[@anthonynash2899]

Interesting goodies,💰💰💰👍🏻🤠🇬🇧

[@lisaclark6212]

Spooky Stones! creepy! 👻💀☠️

[@cathiehackney]

The woven basket is worth the $10 and why aren't you wearing gloves!!

[@hopeegallon9881]

Paper n moose if there are 12 stones they might be representive of the 12 tribes of Isreal

[@a.curiouscat7729]

No offense but, you keep asking why would people pay to store this stuff. Well, let’s just say things happen. We shall not judge. Never know what things are going on in others lives. We ALL have issues!!

[@PaperandMoose]

Correct, we do all have issues. It's just a general question that not only I ask, but many others ask as well. That question prompts another bigger question as to if storage auctions are rigged. This is a question many do ask especially in regard to seeing/buying units that are filled with expired canned goods, legitimate trash, broken items, or a unit containing only a few items. Did someone pay to store 5 boxes of long expired canned goods and scraps of wood and busted, empty cardboard boxes or was that unit "set-up" by a facility or did the previous owner remove what they wanted and left the rest?

[@elizabethscruggs1622]

We have a storage unit we have been paying for and it's been like 8 or 9 years. We moved to a smaller house and had to do it quick. Then we moved again and still have no room for the stuff. My husband and I both are in our 60s and not healthy so it's hard for us. We have two boys but they have their own issues, lives and kids. Any suggestions?

[@PaperandMoose]

@@elizabethscruggs1622 I would say that if you do want to get out of the storage unit, see if you can take small steps first - even once a week - to dedicate an hour or so, whatever you can handle, and begin the process of going through the unit. Take a box or two home, sort, and decide what you want to keep, what could be donated, or what is trash. If help is required, perhaps you could ask your sons if they would have some time, again it doesn't have to be a day long task, but just a few hours to spare to help out - whether that be moving the items or helping to sort. Inquire with other friends/family if they would be able to assist or know anyone that could help move things/take items to donation centers. Start small, don't get too stressed, and I'm sure you'll make progress in getting things cleaned out!

[@elizabethscruggs1622]

@@PaperandMoose thank you! That's a great idea. If we can get rid of it we would save at least $200 a month. You are great Renee. Thanks again!!

[@SissyKay]

@@elizabethscruggs1622 Wow, about 20K over an 8-year period at $200 a month for storage. Would your place of storage let you have a "yardsale" at their facility? That would be a way to get rid of it all.

[@NanaColeen]

Thank you Renee for this fun video❤👍 I am glad you had fun and great footage for us👏 I look forward to your videos. You are such a sweetheart and your wisdom is easy to listen to, and to learn from😍

[@angelan2764]

Thats maybe Pams i phone?

[@pamstreasures3823]

Renee, that box you found with the stones - Elohim is a Jewish name for God. So of what I could see, what you were calling a pentagram, could be the Jewish Star instead. Interesting finds you discovered!

[@TheAccidentalViking]

I found a Thulite pendant set in 925S silver today in the 'costume jewellery' section of my local thrift store for $2. It's the National gemstone of Norway, so quite sought after by American collectors. It already sold tonight for $30 plus postage. It pays to keep your keen eye out.

[@PaperandMoose]

Oh wow! Love hearing about your finds. That's not a bad return for spending $2 :0)

[@lisacochran5968]

I liked the two birds !

[@mancamera]

I think the colored stones with Kabbalistic words and symbols, which is Jewish mystical studies. They are called talismans, each stone symbolizes something different, God, and Jehovah are both names of God and there are other names. They say that whoever carries one of the stones is saved from all kinds of things, one for good health, one for success, etc.

[@arctiknitter]

Those plastic bags can be washed and hung to dry. I wash mine over and over. I'm sure the pasta is still good unless it had something spilled on it. Another fun video!

[@ppshale7223]

Renee!!! Thanks for taking us along! I appreciate you! Stay safe stay great and keep up the good work!!!

[@bren70ssss94]

Thank you , i had this with my cheesey pizza 😋

[@PaperandMoose]

Pizza sounds good!

[@leahclo4857]

What a random pallet!

[@shelleywhetstone3526]

The photos might have been for insurance. Ours has us take photos of anything over a certain value. The pole could be a part of a stripper pole. Lol.

[@stephenritz5581]

Nice finds & great video. Looks like this lot will take a little more research than usual, but that' half the fun, right? I don't know anything about what you found, but it looks like you have received a lot of information from the other commenters. Hope you have a great Friday afternoon & weekend!

[@PaperandMoose]

I had Tony look at the carving & he does think it could be that old, with the one wooden piece added later. He said the little holes in the wood are from bugs over the years, so it has some age to it. We shall see! At least it’s not sitting amongst Lysol & cleaning products! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@raneemilliman7130]

Elohim is Hebrew for God. Although google says its plural? Do look up for more info. The stones may have a connection to Israel. From what I read; some use the stones in prayer. There's a lot to read about all of the various types of stone and their meaning, but I think this is definitely a rabbit hole that you should check out. Also, the Flemish figure - do some serious research on it, as it may have some real value. I'm wondering if someone who owned this stuff left it behind and a family member had to clear out the rest of this persons items to satisfy a landlord or something? (I apologize if I offended anyone - I do not pretend to be an expert, by any means. However, I do think the stones are worth learning more about, if only to understand their use.)

[@Jim-pd4ke]

Maybe the stones are copies of the ones worn in the high priests breastplate

[@lynndaniels6015]

I think the basket might be worth something

[@PaperandMoose]

A few have said that! Will have to do a bit more research!

[@gwenbrack5311]

The "stones" are cabochons for jewelry making.

[@JulieGraham-u7b]

It is Le Creuset, pronounced le crew say, silent t as it is French!😢They are placemats not trivets.

[@joanold4035]

Le Crueset pronounced Le(r) crew-say

[@kotsifou]

Your oval-shaped glass items have depictions of Jewish apotropaic/protective magic. The figure with the two 'tails' is Abraxas. Many of these figures and ideas were also taken up and used similarly by the Christian/Greek world from Judaism. These glass items would have been used as amulets, worn one each as a necklace or a ring. Could very well be antique and I would certainly check with an expert before deciding what to do with them

[@hummerfan9360]

Dave Hester, nice guy? Hah! He was acting.

[@carlgruver695]

very interesting

[@sharonnowlin2297]

That a neat pallet and for ONLY $10.00 ! I am sure that you will make lots of money !!