Part 13, Cleaning out the Secret Room HD 1080p

[@margaretkelly7410]

Zinovia and Hans are the heroes of this clearance, take a bow guys (and a break)! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 💕

[@IvyRoad]

Don't forget to subscribe to their channel!

[@margaretkelly7410]

@@IvyRoad I am already!

[@pocketminxuk112]

They are both such decent honest people. I hope they have future successes together too

[@camicri4263]

They're workers! ⭐⭐

[@pamelafox5882]

Amazing soul's ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@samiyarossini]

Alex: Mark, I found-- Mark: NOPE.

[@breinfrog5879]

He broke Mark. XD

[@beckyf2198]

😂

[@merrycatsrus3383]

I must admit I laughed when he said Mark says he’s done with the house😂🤣

[@LarcR]

Mark probably has enough stock to keep him in business for years. It should turn out to be the best $10,000 he ever spent.

[@mfv7373]

@@LarcR I thought the same thing. When I heard he paid that much for the clothes I scratched my head and didn’t get it, I now see this is probably the stock of a life time and he will be making money off of this purchase for awhile. Everytime I saw the dinning room full of boxes for Mark I was thinking bless his heart he has to sort and and take pictures and get all that stuff organized. Haha he probably questioned his career til the money starts rolling in from it 😂🤣 (jk).

[@bdgies2721]

Thank goodness for Zinovia and her thorough, methodical cleaning approach! The dig-and-toss method makes me a bit crazy. 😉😂

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear B.G. 👍👌👏 You are absolutely right, Ma'am! Me too! I definitely don't want to know how much good stuff was not found and/or accidentally thrown away and/or destroyed by walking/crawling on/over it before Zin kicked in. Additionally all the stuff that broke or will brake because of not wrapping. Best regards, luck and health.

[@someonedifferent198]

Me too Brenda me too, she is a joy to watch!!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear @@someonedifferent198 👍👌👏 Definitely! Best regards luck and health.

[@LeticiaRODRIGUEZ-lx8om]

It seems like a slow process, but actually it moves quickly

[@lindacarruthers3423]

And Zinovia seems to be a really sweet person too ( and pretty) . I love it when people find each other in this big world .

[@VintageLPs]

I am SO happy that Hans and Zinovia dug in that squirrels’ retirement home and unearthed all those beautiful clothes and jewelry! What a beautiful couple they make. And the fact that Alex gets to keep all of it is terrific.

[@nancymontgomery8897]

Zinovia is a revelation! We already knew that Hans is a hard worker, but Lady Z worked wonders clearing and sorting tons of stuff. I'm so glad Alex gave them a nice reward for their efforts.

[@lisab9541]

I'd love to have her help!

[@RedStickHistorian]

Great video. Hans & Zinovia are worth their weight in gold, such good, honest workers.

[@RedStickHistorian]

@@judithpride1690 All of them should be wearing N95 mask with a good seal around the mouth and nose, plus hand and eye protection. Coveralls would also help.

[@Pauldjreadman]

Wow, Hans and Zinovia, did a great job cleaning the house out. It wouldn't surprise me if Alex was handed the house or they come back with an offer of some kind. That's been in my head from the start.

[@conniedeshazo3031]

Those are REAL friends

[@lisagrafton2529]

Alex is lucky to have such hard working loyal friends.

[@barbaravinson3372]

Remarkable what they did!! Extra bonus for those guys!! We are such huge fans of your show and loved the one when you told the history of the lady. Remembered seeing her so checked and found when you bought that pretty car from her and where you took her for a ride, Fabulous!

[@AnnieNYC1]

They are the REAL manifestation of helper elves! :) LOVELY people, too!

[@Pauldjreadman]

@@AnnieNYC1 Elves lol.

[@Amid.the.flowers]

Everyone needs a friend like Hans! 🥰

[@padraicodomhnall5925]

He's a loveable character, but I do worry about his lungs!

[@EvelynPic]

And everyone needs a friend like Alex. ❤️❤️❤️

[@komerwest3748]

Alex best to remove all the vents and look in them. Great hiding place.

[@Amid.the.flowers]

@@EvelynPic if only we were that lucky! 😊

[@kawasakiellis395]

And don't forget zenovia she and hans are a great duo

[@VideosbyShawna]

No words for how much I love Hans, just good people... It’s seems he can roll with the punches and still come out laughing, which is the mindset of a winner... You have a good friend there!!

[@lindarundvall6135]

Hans and Zinovia are going above and beyond. Friends like that are rare find. They are the treasure in this series.

[@lollylolly8186]

Von Furstenburg is still a legend. That pile is valuable, historically as well. Glad you got some clothes to go through. 👏👏

[@veraanderson5480]

Yes, DVF is VERY popular.

[@seaneendelong8065]

My first original designer piece was a DVF wrap dress. Classic look. My second was inherited from my grandmother in 1989, a black 1920s Chanel suit.

[@mistypotato7500]

Absolutely! I couldn't believe my ears when Alex said that she was big back in the day... She is a major player still today!!! I just saw her as a judge in a VOGUE youtube miniseries ;-) Finding those pieces is a major find!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Well said lolly . This series is so addicting!

[@lollylolly8186]

@@coloredcaboosecreations Mel! Good to see you here. 😘❤️❤️👏

[@MrAlcmj]

I’m really glad Alex got at least one Hudson Bay sweaters haha

[@suzannetodaro5494]

He got two blankets too before he sold the rights to the clothes in the house to Mark. :)

[@MrAlcmj]

@@suzannetodaro5494 oh good, I thought mark might have bought on the spot when he had Paul out there to scope it out

[@lorikendrick5076]

Me too!

[@GardensOfChina]

@@MrAlcmj I think he gave those to Mark. Probably was to 'hook' him to the quality of the sale!

[@Texasishot105]

I have lung disease from exposure to asbestosis, dust and molds from 20 years being a contractor. It didn't effect me until late 40's early 50's. It started off as a annoying cough..... please wear a respirator, not a mask. This stuff is on your clothing in your hair on your skin... transfer to your car etc. It might not bother your lungs, your kids and your wife today or tomorrow....

[@padraicodomhnall5925]

I agree Christine. I have asthma/COPD overlap syndrome, and I'd hate to think any of the team or their families would get lung damage from all the dust.

[@mustwereallydothis]

I have been concerned about the dust too, most of all when he was digging around in the attic insulation. There is no way I would risk doing that in such an old house without, at the very least, having it tested for asbestos first. Mesothelioma is no joke. 100 percent fatal and some people get it from a single, brief exposure a decade or so earlier.

[@bevwood8210]

I'm so sorry that happened to you Christine. xxxxx

[@Laura-mi3nv]

I am really irritated with him for not being more careful, especially after he was sick for months with the Potter's house. I feel like its having a negative effect on my lungs just from watching it. There is visibly so much crap floating around in that air. I don't know how he can be so dismissive, especially with so many people expressing concern.

[@shelleynobleart]

1000% agreed! He doesn't understand the danger yet. I was fine toughing things out until 50 too. Then full out crash and burn. Alex, a word to the wise is sufficient.

[@LessThanThree76]

Alex: ”So, Mark... I just...” Mark: ”I SAID NO! GET AWAY FROM ME!” 😂😂

[@mekan0001]

lol. That's pretty much how I thought that conversation went as well.

[@susanduvall3017]

9h,h,77hi

[@lauralake3209]

Run, Mark, run!

[@hellothere1003]

🤣🤣🤣🤣☠

[@michellezevenaar]

Take a metal detector up to the attic to help find any missed jewelry.

[@michellezevenaar]

@@akerockstar i think it was already sold by her when she was alive. She sold the car herself.

[@Newt1981]

@@akerockstar I wonder if it's in the safety deposit box possibly, that the owners mentioned they wanted the keys for.

[@carolcarol3938]

And walk out to the of the boards and look under the insulation there....the goodies wont necessarily be right next to the manhole

[@carolcarol3938]

*end of the boards

[@michellezevenaar]

@@carolcarol3938 maybe also under the boards!

[@lestki]

Oh my. That black dress with the beaded flower is to die for.

[@suzannetodaro5494]

@@judithpride1690 The ones in that part of the attic may have been her mothers she may have been taller. When Linda held a dress against herself it didn't look too tiny compared to Linda who is a slender just over 5ft woman. So cross your fingers and keep watching who knows what sizes they are. :)

[@eileenw6002]

Yes. I could see Bette Davis wearing that one 👍🏼

[@highpath4776]

@@judithpride1690 I think the daughter has bagged it for next wearing out !

[@patriciacarlyle9456]

The threads holding the beads could be fragile. Hope it’s not dryclean only. The agitation of machine could make it fall apart. Hand wash- in a tub or sink. Then there could be some fun ironing when dry

[@RhettyforHistory]

Hans has been a wheely good help but he looks tired! Ba dum dum tish!

[@utubepunk]

I thought he was looking a little deflated. 😁

[@chuckles7524]

🤣

[@TiaMat99]

wow, you're on a roll!

[@RhettyforHistory]

@@utubepunk Nice one! Maybe it will be a Goodyear coming in a couple days!

[@RhettyforHistory]

@@TiaMat99 Thankfully it didn't fall flat!

[@vivalakellye]

The cleanup feels more meaningful now that we know the history behind the house. Thank you for sharing this!

[@loosegoose5841]

I think whoever owns the house will be thrilled at the work you did. I know you paid for the contents and you'll make a profit from it, but the owners got the deal of the century. I would have crumbled into pieces with that much stuff to manage. Getting you involved was a stroke of genius.

[@jami1677]

Along with Loose Goose comment, I agree. Thought that the home and land belongs to Alex. Watching these videos about this never ending rooms of hoarding clothes and etc, etc...... Alex repeats himself telling his viewers that the owners this or that. So I just now like to know WHO IS THE NEWEST OWNER OF THE HOME NOW THAT THE HOME AND LAND BEING CLEARED OUT TO BEING SOLD?

[@deniseboldea1624]

Sounds like Mark doesn't want to see another stitch of vintage clothing for as long as he lives!😄 Happy Belated Birthday to Jason.

[@lcostantino7931]

LOL wore out Mark the vintage clothing guy. LOL

[@berthagreen1620]

Yeah , you’re back.

[@ElaineDStrictlyCDN]

He tapped out lol

[@LynneWright]

Mark changes his phone number, does not give it to Alex... ;)

[@1959snoopy]

Zinovia and Hans rock! Amazingly hard workers.

[@romkobo]

Alex: "There are more clothes ..." Mark: "Enough!"

[@sarahalshamsi1446]

I wonder why :P

[@eileenworth7862]

He's set for life. He's poised to make many times over on his investment. Madame was a pack rat that stored things carefully in boxes, bags. The items were in great shape, very rare finds.

[@calvinthedestroyer]

Hahahaha

[@pattimessenger6214]

Mark must have realized that there are only so many vintage clothing collectors who are only five feet tall and thin as a rail.

[@romkobo]

​@@HoneyHollowHomestead he may have run out of storage))

[@AnnieNYC1]

Not surprised that Marc said "uncle" for any more clothes! He's got WAY more than he originally thought he'd have, and what he'd already gotten will keep him occupied (and hopefully well financed) for years to come! Nice to know you'll have some clothing, too, though! :)

[@nancymontgomery8897]

At first I was unhappy that Mark shirked his obligation to remove all the garments, but now I'm over the moon that Alex gained so many additional treasures. This has been an exciting journey. I hope Alex is able to take some R&R soon.

[@jakekatella]

Apparently, you have to put "1960s" or "1970s" in your Diane Von Furstenburg listings, otherwise people don't put out the big bucks for them. Just "Vintage" doesn't work, especially since DVF has put out a "Vintage Collection" that is newer stuff.

[@suzannetodaro5494]

Good tip especially as you said if they are original 1970's clothes.

[@HeyRaeSunnyDay]

Good tip! I imagine a picture of the label will go a long way to verify age, too. Gorgeous dresses, timeless.

[@KAMB_n_Jinx]

Seeing the house clearing out is so wonderful. When first in series went up, I was overwhelmed with the vast amount of stuff you went through. Thank you for treating it with such respect and sharing with us Madams story. I have really enjoyed the adventure.

[@highpath4776]

Difficult always to know where to start first, assuming you keep the property secure (try doing this in scumbag cities of the uk) . Clear the trash first or find and pull the valuables first ? Decent Auction houses in UK are hard to come buy (sellers premiums 15-20 percent plus vat unless you can get favourable terms with them, plus lotting fees, generalists dont always get enough for items, specialists will want stuff pre-sorting for them, not an easy way to make a fortune.

[@loverlei79]

Lol... We knew it was a matter of time before Mark deleted your contact information and blocked your number. 🤣🤣🤣

[@sobeit3356]

Lol!

[@carolb29]

@@sobeit3356 hahahahaha

[@Christina-hj4hh]

The first DVF dress label you showed with the green flowers is older and more valuable that the black and white one. There was an umlaut on the u of Furstenberg in the first collections. The umlaut was dropped in the mid 70s. So the label on the black and white dress is a mid to late 70s dress, but the green flowers dress will be 60s/early 70s. Bear that in mind while sorting through them

[@nulle1968]

Funny, is it called umlaut in english too?

[@Christina-hj4hh]

@@nulle1968 we don’t have umlauts in English but I don’t know any other word for what they are

[@nulle1968]

@@Christina-hj4hh I know it as vowel mutation, but as a german I was wondering if you can say umlaut in english too. I just asked google and it says, that you can use umlaut in english. So funny, I've never thought about it before.

[@Christina-hj4hh]

@@nulle1968 ahhhhh I see what you mean. We likely butcher the pronunciation of it too. I’ve heard it pronounced as “um-l-oww”

[@MaryWehmeier]

Absolutely correct! Diane has videos here on KZbin where she shows and talks about her early dresses. It would be worth Melissa watching those to assess value.

[@TheBozzy74]

Your mother does not look old enough to be your mother, she also has amazing hair. Some great finds yet again, never tire of watching your video's.

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

If clothes are really old! Save the buttons even if clothes can’t be saved.🌟🌟🌟🙂🙂🙂

[@rebeccaofpollywogflatts8976]

yes!

[@maritzarojasjerez4260]

Lace too!!!

[@Redsquirl30]

@@maritzarojasjerez4260 yes, the old lace is super collectable

[@ColleenMarble]

yes - and you can just sell the clothing 'as is' because if it's truly antique people can take patterns off of them, study them, and then disassemble to repurpose buttons, lace, beading and what have you. For true collectors, those clothes are valuable even if in shreds.

[@lyricwritertoo]

Yes and to all replies to your comment. As a 55 year sewist ive been hoarding specialty items as well as useful from their stores and estate sales. I have glass vintage buttons., old doilies and lace. I buy clothes just for the cotton lace. Even not so old but maybe a hole in the sweater or too tight. Lace is expensive even new and nice cotton laces are up to $20 per yard, even more. I can by a top or dress with vintage lace on it for under $5 ad gain maybe p to $50 of lace. Same with anything. I buy wrecked purses from my small thrift just for all the hardware on it. Rings, zippers, straps if in good condition.

[@debb4089]

Hans & Zinovia did amazing job cleaning upstairs. A lot of hard work.

[@amyweaver7413]

Those Dianne Von Furstenberg wrap dresses were everything back in the 70’s. Every company copied them - the originals should be worth good money. Bravo to you! The jewelry is lovely too. 👍😊🇨🇦 Mark is going to be kicking himself over not bothering with that secret room! 😉

[@suzannetodaro5494]

I suppose his has his hands full with tons of clothes and furs that he already has, so this smaller find was too much for his full warehouses lol.

[@jmc-xp6ml]

About time Mark shared!

[@shelleynobleart]

DVF wrap dresses are still perfect to have. Nothing flatters every woman's figure better and can go to the office and then to dinner better either. Great treasure.

[@marywalker2896]

Mark paid at least ten thousand for the clothes according to Alex so I bet he could care less about the finds in the secret attic room.. He could probably make three or four times that amount if not more in what he did get..he was sick of moving the clothes.. LOL

[@phangirlable]

@@marywalker2896 A few jackets and purses alone will make Mark back the 10K and that would be just a tiny fraction of what he got. If he can sell those near mint fur coats to the Asian market he will easily make 100K+ and then there's still literally tons of vintage dresses, purses and shoes.

[@richardjones5255]

Your excitement brought the episode to life. How awful when life shocks a person and serves them twists from which they recoil into a lonely hoarder state of mind, but it does give others a unique window into history. The mingling of excitement, imagined history and perhaps recalled or is it imagined pleasure from days and events long past produced a varied mixture of emotions. My wife spent weeks digging through items from our children's pasts, it is hard and often emotional work.

[@christinej2358]

That is great that you get to keep some clothes and that they are valuable to sell. House is really starting to look like a nice house. Who ever owns the house can renovate it back to its glory years. Save a legacy, save some treasures and save a house, while telling the story of all three. That’s the adventure we love to see! Thank you Alex, family and friends who share their part of the journey, we who watch, love you all!

[@MrAlcmj]

That last tribute video was great, and what a twist!

[@sharonkaufmann3992]

Your so right but I wish it where filmed more slowly. ❤

[@lovecatspiracy]

@@sharonkaufmann3992 Try adjusting the speed setting down 50%. I had to pause to read the scrolling article.

[@jenniferr2057]

Those wrap dresses may be the real find... Iconic item, made her name and career.

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

Yeah the green one alone is worth almost 500$!!!

[@veemount3803]

It would be fascinating to hold a fashion show with the clothes found in the secret room - good for sales too!

[@karenmilligan5597]

With mom and Melissa as the models.

[@lorikendrick5076]

Great idea!

[@veemount3803]

If the clothes are the right size for your Mum & Melissa, why not. Better get them practicing!

[@jenmorricone4014]

Hans is like a loveable Smurf with his sidekick Zinovia Smurf.

[@hootilyhoot]

Finally someone to take some of the pressure off of poor Smurfette!! 😅😅

[@lynnmaupin-simpson1215]

Those wrap dresses from Diane Von Furstenberg are iconic. PBS just did a special that touched on her contribution to fashion design.

[@SerenityForschen]

Mark said no to more clothes lol. That speaks to how much was in the house!

[@portlandval55]

I am flabbergasted at the fashion history here. I am your Mom’s age and a wrap dress was all the rage back in my youth. I got patterns and sewed some because we lived far from fashion stores. My eyes got so big when I saw those labels. You live your life with an abundance philosophy so treasures come to you. I am so happy to see it.

[@nancymontgomery8897]

The wrap dress was flattering to almost any body shape.

[@gigicostlow4414]

I was born in the 60's and when I saw those dresses I was like WOW!

[@susanhudson2091]

Happy Birthday Jason! Stephen has such a great voice! Abigail is a cutie!

[@mwc63]

Alex you certainly are lucky to have Hans and Zinovia as friends and helpers. You work hard but boy that Hans has endless energy and they never complain always willing to jump in and do whatever needs to be done. He is truly inspiring. Absolutely loved watching the series and loved how quickly you got the videos out. It was fun to watch it in real time. You too are a work horse with the shop, the cleanout, the videos, your family. You will all need a vacation after this one.

[@pamalapeterson5352]

And the treasures keep coming!.....what a fascinating woman she was and we got to know her a bit through your series of videos...thank you for sharing!...God has indeed blessed you abundantly !....

[@lsankey9019]

Alex, you should get the cloths rack from upstairs. to hang those cloths on. Good score sir

[@eileenw6002]

Yes! Was thinking the same thing. As well as clothes hangers

[@highpath4776]

@@eileenw6002 There must have been some decent padded hangers previously ?

[@nancymontgomery8897]

That was a nice wooden rack. He could probably use it for store display a well.

[@r.blakehole932]

So, that family really "squirreled" some stuff away....I'm leaving, I promise.....

[@valoriegibbons378]

Lol

[@gristlevonraben]

Good one. I love puns, I won't 'pine' over them. 😀

[@pursuitofexcitement]

YEEEAHHHHH! [CSI:Miami theme plays]

[@quietone748]

Thank you for the belly laugh! I appreciate a good pun :)

[@WindWolfAlpha]

They certainly did. Sorting through all that must get *squirrelly* at times!

[@angeleyes3505]

Tip for hans....the mask he is wearing need 2 slits on each side for his ears to keep his mask up .... then he's not having to pull it up all the time. Also happy birthday to second oldest Jason....and to Steven I think your going to be a charmer like your dad. Abigail will be beautiful as her mother.

[@CyrusArp]

I got to thinking last night with all the money hidden around the house, you should pull the vent covers and check in the vents.

[@julielingerfelt2840]

Even if the clothes aren’t salvageable, keep any buttons that are, to sell, and keep a note with the designer’s name on any that are from designer garments. They can be worth money. For the garments that are not salvageable, any fabric you can, especially those in natural fibers-quilt makers love vintage pieces of fabric. Also-wasn’t there’s bigger attic also containing clothes? I’d check that one for jewelry in the far corners, too! Wonderful series, and thanks for the video about Madame Rac. You had to know, given all the clothes in the house, that eventually her spirit would force you to learn at least a little bit about vintage clothing!

[@GolyenHighway]

There was nothing in the attic. Just a lamp. And insulation. It was the bedrooms & basement that held most of the clothes.

[@terrylynn9984]

@@GolyenHighway there was clothes in the attic

[@GolyenHighway]

@@terrylynn9984 No.The clothes were in the hidden crawlspace along the side of the house, under the eaves. The attic, he had to stand on a chair to access and then lift a panel to get into. Those were two separate spaces. There weren't as many pine cones in the attic.

[@marilynmcpheron3231]

Von Furstenburg original wrap dresses -- worth a lot! The wrap dress was totally original and now iconic of the time. They are making a comeback.

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

Sold on etsy, same print, for almost 500$!!! Definitely a good score

[@andreabradley5837]

Classic style. Very comfy and flattering. What more could you want?

[@Tea_in_the_Sahara_with_you]

No some were marked 100% cotton, and wool

[@mr.pagesfilmsandplastics]

That looks a lot better, Zinovia and Hans have done an amazing job and I could easily tell they are totally honest. You are blessed to have them as friends. (another episode with the secret word GROSS!-Lol!).

[@minimutt1408]

I'm sure Hans feels lucky to have a friend like Alex too. He did do a fundraiser last year that let Hans get into a house after living 2 years in an unheated mobile home. It's a great friendship.

[@stevek6432]

at leat hanz didnt open the chest freezer on camera like josh did on the other video, made me gag and I was only watching a video

[@mr.pagesfilmsandplastics]

@@minimutt1408 Alexa has a huge kind heart. He likes to help others.

[@kittykerri]

I can't believe how cleaned out the house is in such a short time. Well, actually I can. You have a wonderful team you work with and you always know the right people for the job.

[@highpath4776]

And where to place the bulk of the items as they come out, I had three good buyers but one went to Turkey one downsized due to ill health, and one changed his business model when he got married.

[@lindamaddox7829]

DIANE INVENTED THE WRAP DRESS. I CAN'T BELIEVE NO ONE KNEW HER BUT YOUR MOM

[@marielange9077]

Her clothing, including wrap dresses, has continued to be quite popular to current days.

[@stevic1030]

I AM DYING OVER THE DVF FIND! She is still a force and her clothes are amazing!

[@erinmaclean5064]

Definitely don't trash the trashed clothing. People will still want to study them and/or repurpose the vintage fabrics. Sell them in lots/by the bag full at auction if you have to. Good luck!

[@MrGaryRoberton]

Good thing Hans & Zenovia are thorough & diligent. A lot of time spent, and I would do a slow & Methodical inspection of the rooms upon completion of the clearance. You just never know what to expect there.

[@highpath4776]

just wish all the toliet paper were moved to the loo now,

[@annewoodward2323]

I was wondering with Mark would get sick of taking clothes that he doesn’t have room for. Score for you! Happy New Year!

[@murrrriel]

Karma is being happy for Mark for getting such a good deal and ending up with this treasure 🔄

[@IvyRoad]

I love how well this turned out for everyone involved. The owners of that house didn't have to pay someone to clear it out. Instead, someone paid them to clear it out. And what a great job they're doing! That is money in the bank for the owners. The vintage clothes dealer got enough stock to last him for a very, very long time! And Alex made some money from that. Then he found some more clothing! Hans and Zinovia made some money for their hard work, and likely got some new subscribers for their channel. We subscribers are having a socially distanced blast! And we'll get to take part in the auction! All during a miserable pandemic that leaves us struggling to find pleasure. Everyone is having their needs met, making a living, being treated fairly, and Madame is being remembered, appreciated and respected. Big thanks to Alex and Melissa! PS I'm a bit alarmed to discover that it looks like I'm older than Alex's gorgeous young mother!

[@pamelaanderson8467]

Love it! I'll admit I was disappointed we didn't get a better look at what Mark took.... so seeing all of this is delightful! And Von Furstenburg original wrap dresses?!?! Wow!!

[@karinakjrjensen1908]

DON'T PUT THE CLOTHES IN A WASHING MACHINE!!!- sorry for the capital letters, but old vintage clothing will be ruined if they are put in a washing machine. Never use a iron only a steamer and no ordinary detergent. There are a lot of videos here on youtube on how to clean old vintage clothing. A very big thanks to you for all your great videos - and a happy new year to all :)

[@carysfaerie]

I was guessing they’d need to be dry cleaned rather than a washer..but I’m sure it’s way more complicated than that.

[@karenkoe7096]

Some of them can be laundered on delicate but I would be very careful drying them. Maybe a few minutes in the dryer to take the wrinkles out then hung to finish drying.

[@karinakjrjensen1908]

@@karenkoe7096 I just have a little ordinary handheld steamer and that works wonders with vintage garments :)

[@pinknotthebarbie]

Maybe a delicate wash will help

[@karenkoe7096]

@Stella Marie Poetry and Green Arts Probably not since that could end up costing more than the clothes are worth. Trying a few of those on delicate would be prudent before investing too much in specialty care.

[@LadyJanice112549]

Note: My grandfather saved money in coffee cans and hid them in the basement rafters. He also put them behind the refrigerator bottom panel. Talk about Cold Cash! Lol

[@amethyst1826]

They do find some weird places to hide things!! 😆😆

[@BambixLynn]

I was thinking the same thing, there could be amazing things stashed in the rafters

[@sarahbrewer8945]

Well from your own kindness you have found 2 gems, Hans and Zenovia! They work so hard. Very glad you have your own vintage clothes to sell and there is more jewellery too. You certainly deserve a bonus!

[@judyfaul9186]

Wow! Great job Hans and Zinovia!👵Y'all are priceless!!!!!🥰

[@CarolsCurrentObsession]

I have to say, Alex ~ watching you clear out these hoarder houses is so therapeutic! It really makes for a strong desire to de-junk, de-clutter, and never buy another thing again! You cannot take it with you when you die, and you cannot enjoy in this state when you're alive!

[@janonthelam3418]

Alex, Then you knew from the beginning whose house you were dealing with? Fascinating story, by the way and thank you for telling it.

[@chalkncheeseneeds723]

He knew madame but not her hoard she kept him out of the house

[@ellieventrulli264]

@@chalkncheeseneeds723 most hoarders do not invite anyone in!!

[@sonja_f]

@@JudyZimShadHomesteader why are you trolling around here? Alex has the most noble character you will find. Please inform yourself before doing assumtions. I wish you all the best. Please let some sunshine into your heart!

[@cathifamjourney469]

@@JudyZimShadHomesteader Who are you talking about? Alex?? And btw, he only purchased the contents not the house. Alex is an honest man who also happens to be a great business man. Obviously he doesn't clean out homes out of the goodness of his heart, it's for profit. He was quite lucky to be contacted by the estate to do the clean out.

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

@@JudyZimShadHomesteader I don't think you have watched enough of his videos! Alex is an amazing human who inspires me to be a better person.

[@debsleamon1361]

Cannot wait to see the clothes once cleaned, hope you do a full video of them. Please and thank you.

[@Connie-ts1dv]

That turquoise necklace might be real judging by way it is strung and clasp. If so, would bring top dollar here in Southwest US.

[@jennfurr]

Definitely. A good jeweler can tell which mine the turquoise is from, and if it's mined out, it's worth a ton more than current turquoise.

[@Redsquirl30]

I"m guessing its real as well, based on the other jewellery she had.

[@tamelatoggle2897]

It has quadrupled since it was popular in the 70 's . if old and real ... i'd pop by a jeweler , white tee-shirt and jeans and it's 1975 ! it can be complicated as stones are graded by color ... and the grainy ones like he showed are from a completely different type . looking forward to the follow up on this tid bit of luck ...

[@nmp6338]

You would make the most money on Diane dresses at a clothing auction site. Mint condition dresses go fo upwards of $200 on clothing auction sites. True collectors value their condition and authenticity.

[@wowzieee]

Mark, good on you sir to say to Alex, you got your worth, the rest is yours. It's a very noble gesture, thanks from those of us who apprsciate your kindness.

[@dara627able]

This is the house that keeps on giving.

[@tolvajakos]

i love the sound of snow. haven't had it here (Hungary, east-central Europe) for a while now. the sound of the world is different. different echo of speaking, walking, yelling from afar, everything. i rewound to the beginning of the video a couple of times

[@jeannieferdinande5805]

Good morning❤️anxious for a new video...the Cadillac was interesting to see it again in a new light and the photo tribute was wonderful....what a interesting person she was, she had a great smile and her spirit was contagious❤️

[@falltravels4049]

What great finds! Those wrap dresses and jewelry look fabulous Hans and Zinovia are true friends and their integrity shows through. Can't wait to see how the auction goes with all that those finds! Whoa! Also like the mask!

[@MultiMorgenster]

Diane von Fürstenberg is still going strong: 74 on December 31st i.e. tomorrow!

[@LauraLouise008]

Glad you got to keep the clothing in the secret room, I can see why Mark was overwhelmed with the clothing, but glad you get to resale it. Hope you find more treasures, thanks for taking us with you on the journey!!

[@gailjohnston6102]

Still feel a great loss with the beautiful lady who lived there. You are in the last stretch. Congrats! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON!!!

[@LA-jf1zn]

Such beautiful jewelry (I bet was her mother's) and clothes, its a real treat to be able to see it up close! Wish your videos were a lot longer, I'm always like NO don't end. LOL

[@80Stylist]

Um who needs 8 weeks? Not this family!!! This channel and all of you are rare jewels! Glad I found you all. Happy New year!

[@juliestevens1530]

Jason is your doppelganger!!! In the back seat, Jason and his sister look like a younger version of you and Melissa. The camera would pan from them to you and it was like going through a time warp. It's really amazing, and all are just beautiful children!!!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

I’m going to be so sad when this series is over. It’s been keeping me going.🙂🙂🙂🌟🌟🌟

[@lgsees745]

I sooo agree!

[@lisawilliams2676]

Oh my goodness I’m so excited to get to see these dresses!! Melissa and your mom are so tiny they should be able to find some treasures to keep for themselves!! I can’t wait to see what’s in the bags in the garage!! 😃🌺

[@minnesotagal507]

We had a little room like that on the farm, mom used it to hide Christmas presents before wrapping. One year we found them and did we get in trouble!

[@tinbanger66]

One year i found my Santa gift.😥 Still pretended to believe a few more years.

[@rebeccac4751]

Happy to see Karma come back around with those amazing vintage couture dresses and watches!!!

[@cccat3059]

For all the work you did filming and posting for us another entertaining video, and what did I take from it? How young your mom looks, Alex!! She must’ve been a wee little girl when she had you. She looks terrific, whatever her age!

[@annoberholtzer5363]

You need to take another look at the 1930s watch. I have two of them in my collection. They are 14k white gold with real sapphires and diamonds. Hooray.

[@terramarini6880]

I have one very similar, was my grandmothers. Bulova, with every day link strap and a black diamond dressy one, it has had the crystal replaced but is otherwise original and working.

[@Julianna9845]

That watch might be platinum, diamonds and sapphires. Even better!

[@DrValerie800]

I could feel Mark, upon hearing the news of MORE clothes, going "OH HELL NO! ENOUGH!" LOL. Just goes to show, just because some is good, doesn't mean more is better. Too bad you didn't find some more good furs in there.

[@lornanorris1363]

I'm pretty sure he got more than he paid for with the haul he got

[@franceswatts4001]

Fur coats are almost impossible to sell now for a decent price. Thrift shops have them for as little as $40

[@crowgirl1326]

@@franceswatts4001 that,s true and where I live the coats are sometimes defaced if worn in public. You almost take your life into your own hands wearing them outside.

[@DrValerie800]

@@franceswatts4001 Wow...must be a lot of unwanted furs where you are. Here I've never seen even a really worn one go for less than $500. Which is weird when you consider I live in Arizona and it's scarcely ever cold enough to wear a fur coat.

[@galemurphy5497]

Wow your mom is so young. She looks like she could be your sister. When an exciting find.

[@dianeolson8449]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@Snarkapotamus]

I thought she looked a lot like Bonnie Raitt...

[@IvyRoad]

Seriously! I don't think much about being a lot older than Alex and Melissa, but now I know I'm older than his mother!

[@tamelatoggle2897]

everyone loves a great compliment! hope she reads the comments ... mistakenly confused as a sibling ,is a great one ... you go girl

[@brendaalaniz3090]

Love the vintage dresses! Kudos to Hans and Sinovia for all their help! Get better soon Alex!

[@mariaabraham311]

Zinovia & Hans are just caring & giving people! So proud of our Canadian Folk!🥰🇨🇦

[@missycat5783]

+19:02 You are talking about polka dot dresses from the '50's. My mom had one. Brown with white dots and a full skirt with the full crinkly slip underneath. We called it her 'Lucy' dress. She looked beautiful in it too. I'm happy to see you embracing the vintage clothing.

[@bizburgess1947]

von Furstenburg was was married to Royalty. She started her designer line when her marriage dissolved. Awesome find.

[@hilaryc3203]

She was designing during the marriage and he actually encouraged her to open up her first fashion house. Her career took off, his not so much and that was probably part of the demise of the marriage.

[@Stephen_A.]

You have all done unbelievable amount of work in just two weeks. 💚

[@pamellasmith2503]

Thank you for sharing the children skating, love your videos, enjoy the small window into you and your families lives . Jason favors you , happy birthday 🎉

[@annettemurielle]

I'm so glad you got some of the clothing. I should imagine that those DVF original wrap dresses will be worth a tidy sum. Can't wait to see what else you find. I'm enjoying this series so very much!

[@kerinholmstrom250]

Another home run! I tell everyone I talk to to check you out & I sincerely hope I get at least a few people hooked on the best "video story" on the planet! I talk to people all over the world, so the chances are pretty good! Bless you and yours for being there, and showing others that "paying it forward" is a "mindset", not something you do occasionally, to maybe make one's self feel better? Been there done that. Poor health & worse people can warp even the best people. These snippets of your life have shown me, that no matter what has been stolen from me, it is just stuff. They can't have my integrity or my soul, but it has been sorely tested. Thank you for helping me work out the kinks! ❤️❤️❤️

[@connie3527]

So glad that Mark opted out of the remaining clothing hoard. Great news for you monetarily and good news to your vintage textiles, loving subscribers. I only hope that you are blessed to find a 1920's, beaded, flapper dress, intact. The best part for me is the beautiful jewelry. Some Victorian Revival, mid century and true Art Deco pieces. What a bonus! As I've said before, I want to be you right now, in the worst way.

[@Tracy_R]

I bet that was her mom's jacket and her mom's glasses with this being her most prized pieces of jewelry which may have belonged to her mother. I love the Cameo and the green necklace!!! wow what a beautiful find. I bet it's the most sentimental pieces to her, in my opinion?

[@clararose1922]

I was going to say perhaps she stuck all her mom's things in the crawl space cause it was too hard for her to look at daily

[@crowgirl1326]

At some point when she was organized she stored accessories according to the outfit and kept her choices together with the outfit. I noticed much older clothing and clothing of another woman's taste in other rooms.

[@shermanjewell9322]

ALEX That Silver and Blue Stone Bracelet could be the best of the bunch, have a careful look at the makers mark, could be mid century danish, although the filligree looks like mexican inspired by mid century danish. The age and value is still there even if it isnt from denmark. So happy to see your hard work and honesty paying off

[@johannagingrich8014]

Hans & lovey covey are such a blessing ! They have done great work 😇😇💕

[@leelastoma5809]

Hahahahahaha Mark passed up the best dresses for being too lazy . Great find on those DVF dresses. MAJOR SCORE 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GardensOfChina]

I don't think he was lazy & I don't get why people assume bad things of him. He probably has ran out of space and this room looks the worst in terms of clothing condition with rat / squirrel droppings, water leak & insulation fibers in the mix.