Thrift Shopping Antiques & Vintage in 2 Countries! Who Wins?

[@Jane_Dow]

George I know how busy you are, but you need to write & picture, some more books. Your always so full of information & humor ! I try to keep up with your videos, but alot of times I'm having to go back an find all I've missed. Thank You George for fun videos, I truly enjoy them ) !

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thanks! I'd like to write another book, or maybe do one on CD/Downloadable.

[@HelenSavkovic]

The Queensborough VV is one of my favourites. I found a new old stock Holt Howard Kitty string holder (with tags) And a friend of mine found a Georg Jensen sterling pitcher.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Wow, so good! That was a good store

[@HelenSavkovic]

@@TheAntiqueNomad the Holt Howard was less than $10.00 and the Georg Jensen was less than $15.00.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

@ wow!

[@Jane_Dow]

Frame 10:38 Wow... That small table/stand, ( I'm sure its made for a Phone, back in the day ), looks like a Small Child's Podium. I can imagine you preparing your child for Debates in his/her High School years ! ( Oh, an I had that " Make your own Candle Set ", my Dad wouldn't let me use it & he's the one who got it for my Christmas gift ! lol )

[@cindyspear1082]

I had that candle making kit when I was a kid. I made the owl for my mother. She collected owls back in the day. The pigments were just paint to paint the candles. It didn’t adhere well to the wax. I used old crayons 🖍️ to color the wax.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Oh that's good to know!

[@annaking9213]

Enjoyed

[@AHavenOfWellness]

Look at you I love this super cool idea!! Keeping it fresh!!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cecoya]

Both of these Value Villages are great. A variety of wares that would have me looking for days at all the good stuff. How fun is this. Thanks for letting me tag along with you. Have a great day and safe travels

[@susannehellstern8485]

I like this comparison between the two countries. Lots of fun and knowledge. Thank you George.

[@dorisbern6539]

Wild George, oh my goodness. I've never been in a Valley village store. Those are really interesting. I really enjoyed this video. You really do travel a lot. So be safe in waiting for the new video, thanks.❤😊❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Many thanks!

[@mikedina100]

That was fun! Thanks George ✌️

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

You bet!

[@lorrainebowden2683]

Hi George, This was a fun video. I loved seeing what is selling in Canada. Also, I just wanted to mention that Scott from The Old Curiosity Shop on KZbin is a reseller who buys and sells lots of 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s coffee percolators and such. He cleans them and actually brews a cup of coffee in them to make sure they are properly working before he lists them for sale. He also picks up vintage cords, for older appliance’s to have extras on hand. In case one of your viewers may be trying to locate one. 💖💞💖

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thank you! I’ve “joined him for coffee”, but never thought about him as an obvious source for parts

[@JanGrant]

What a fun video Thanks so much George

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thanks,it was fun to do!

[@teresagarcia437]

Thank you for taking us along with you. I say draw too. 😀🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I thought so!

[@joantrainor6584]

I have not done any shopping in Canada for a long time. This video is great to see. Thanks, George

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

It had been 5 years for me! I used to go a few times a year

[@laurieolk5643]

I am so glad to hear you mention Edith Heath Pottery. I recently found out that she grew up in the small rural western Iowa town I taught art in and taught her relatives who never mentioned or possibly knew about her. I have bought some of her pieces for their historical society.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Oh interesting! That's neat you could contribute that way

[@tanithmessenger3581]

Interesting to see the difference across the border. The other brass building was Buckingham Palace 🙂

[@ashleywitters2145]

Omg you’re at my value village in Burien!!! I’m so sad I missed you! I had that Bauer piece in my cart too the other day but decided against it cause I just didn’t trust what was under that rope that was glued to the handle! I feel like a celebrity was here! Haha!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I just wasn't sure it'd clean up well

[@funnygirlinstumptown]

There used to be a couple of great Value Village stores in Portland one in NE and one over in SE on 82nd avenue, but there is only one left in the pdx metro area now in Tigard. I don't get over to that area too much anymore but I should make the trip. Great video George! Looks like you had good weather too. It's a bit smoky today. Safe travels!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Tigard Value Village is a must stop for me! I’ve found a lot of good stuff at that one over the years

[@dlittle7983]

That was fun to watch. ❣️

[@george.carrasco]

Great video George! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thanks for watching!

[@doriwilson6991]

I think you scored at both. I would love to travel and see all the vintage and thrift stores you showcase on your videos.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I'll keep taking you along!

[@beckyc.5743]

We had the Peter Rabbit bowl and plate for our kids who were born in 1984 and 1985.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yep! My friend’s son had them growing up in that era too

[@mitzicausey5675]

Enjoyed the contest.

[@dtruetheeness]

I like the little community Thrift shops.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I do too!

[@cherylmellblom5471]

I was thrift shopping in Canada two years ago. The store was going out of business with 25-50% discount and that coupled with the money difference, I had fun….and I wish I had bought more!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes it’s a real deal with the exchange rate now

[@JamieBeeReseller]

Woo hoo ,🇨🇦 ❤️ you George!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Fun to get to see Canada again!

[@barbararice1196]

This was fun!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

For me too!

[@charlenegirouard901]

Wow I wish we had a value village in my area great stuff prices good thanks George

[@sarah-wl1py]

So happy you came to Canada!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Me too! More Canadian videos to come

[@sharonchartier1592]

Yay Canada!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

More to come from Vancouver!

[@AHavenOfWellness]

The kids book oooohh that sweet title oh the gas we pass looking it up for my nephew

[@joshrobertson8189]

You were talking about the bargain bags. Once I found an old Lionel train set in a bargain bag for $5. I cleaned it up and sold it for $100

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Wow that is a great find!

[@vintagenurse431]

Fun video, thanks for sharing. Team Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Our pleasure!

[@MarkKlingeman]

Thanks George, very interesting.🙂

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I had such a fun time! Glad you did too

[@LisaCates-j8i]

Your my favorite 🎉❤

[@kelleykelley549]

❤❤❤

[@pameladavis3946]

It been forever since I been to a v.v.byt use to love it

[@erinnkemp]

I ❤ the green teapot❤

[@seaside2001]

You found Buckingham Palace and the British Parliament in brass. I haven't seen those before. I used to shop at the Richmond Store from time to time as my husband's brother lives there. Harder and harder to find good British goods, as the older folks are passing on, and the population is primarily Asian and Indian now and they want the bright shiny new things.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

That seems to be the case, yes

[@SisterShirley]

17:44 Butterfly Gold Not Crazy Daisy George, you are human afterall

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Oops! thank you, of course you're right

[@chrisk7626]

Another grave video always enjoy it George. I have a question. Those little metal buildings aren't those for holding business cards or have I just seen people using them on their desks when I was a kid?

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

They’re paperweights so that makes sense

[@michelleokoth6064]

Luv the comparison video..i would have liked to have seen both hauls laid out side by side to see the differences.. it got confussing to keep track of what items you actually got.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I would have but I’m doing the Canadian haul as part of another video

[@EditKabila]

kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Aww thank you!

[@irenecoermann2439]

You should do a follow up video once the items have sold to see which ones did better.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Good idea!

[@kimballamram552]

In the figurines section, there was a gold Ho Tei figure which is very auspicious in Chinese Buddhism. Not surprising given the proximity to Vancouver.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I’ll go back and look for that

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

Good evening, George. Value village had some really good prices. I liked the Peter Rabbit child's plate. I spotted some Scooby Doo figures in one of the bags. That bag would've likely had to come with me. That was a steal on the 1930s piece, with the magazine rack on it, and it looked to be in fantastic condition. From the items I saw, I'd have to go with the Canadian store. That was a fun comparison!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

You have a good eye, someone just asked me for Scooby Doo stuff and I just missed it! Canada won for me, but I’d have felt differently if I’d found the silver that my viewer did instead. I might have to keep the end table! I’m glad you enjoyed the comparison, I sure had fun doing it

[@DavidJ.A.]

You made it to Canada!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes! Love it up there

[@DavidJ.A.]

@@TheAntiqueNomad I recommend Village Antiques mall in Fort Langley. I think you could make a good video there.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

@@DavidJ.A. just watch and wait…it’s coming soon!

[@DavidJ.A.]

@@TheAntiqueNomad TERRIFIC!

[@DavidJ.A.]

@@TheAntiqueNomad Excellent video, and I learned a lot, as usual. There is certainly a lot of Johnson Bros., Sadler, and "Made in India" up in the Vancouver area. I was interested to see you look at the blue glass piece - I have the very same one and also have been unable to identify it. You got a great deal on the small side table/cupboard - I have found that the Salvation Army here in Vancouver puts significantly higher prices on furniture. And, yes, I think Value Village does a lot of silver 925 jewellry. P.S. For Mid Century Modern the store in Vancouver is Refinds on Main Street. Bart there is terrific. But you may find it hard to find a bargain there - MCM is molten HOT in these parts!

[@SHERRY0010]

Bunnykins? Really? I’ve been seeing quite a bit at the thrifts here in Calgary . Priced really reasonable too .

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I see them cheap a lot, but I also see the generation who grew up with them starting to buy at cheap prices to use with their kids

[@applegal3058]

Team Canada! 🇨🇦 mostly because I'm Canadian lol

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I thought very highly of the Canadian store

[@applegal3058]

@@TheAntiqueNomad me-too! I love watching you shop everywhere that I may never travel. Perhaps I'm antique shopping vicariously through your videos lol. Thanks ❤

[@stephenholmes5362]

Value Village looks just like a Savers!

[@gailcathey5642]

They are owned by the same people

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

You have that right! The Value Village name is just in the northwest

[@christinemalaka8636]

George, I enjoy the vids. Your knowledge is priceless. I just think you might reach a larger audience if u had clearer footage. I understand loving your ph and not wanting to change it, but the youtube audience you reach is quite important to you and u really should consider getting a ph w a much better camera.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

You’re not wrong, I’m trying to learn to use a gimbel

[@christinemalaka8636]

@@TheAntiqueNomad Just watching one of your vids atm! More ppl should get to know your channel. Its great! Great info, great content, great entertainment. The poorer quality and clarity isn't as noticeable when u watch on a TV screen (maybe why u dont realize the significance?) but it's very noticeable on a ph. Lots of ppl watch yourube vids on phones. And its not my ph...a clear vid is clear (such as your buddy's, Laura Caldwell) and blurry or fuzzy ones are frustrating to watch. Best wishes w the gimbel and safe travels!

[@treasuregoblyn]

I found way more vintage stuff at Value Village compared to Goodwill.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Me too

[@angelsvintagetreasures]

I do love the Value Village in Burien. I've found good things there. Just a bit far from home for me.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Same here!

[@OriginalNethead]

Who won? Value Village won, although the magazine rack/end table was a great find. They're called Savers where I live, but i call them $pender$ because of their prices and transportation costs. The last times I was through there was zero useful vintage for resale and barely OK prices for personal use stuff. After spending nearly as much on gas as on stuff, I haven't been back. Others I know elsewhere do better, but they live close enough to go almost daily and first thing in the morning.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I haven't had as much luck at the Savers branded ones either

[@phillymouse2033]

Enoch Wedgwood (1813-1879) was an English potter, founder in 1860 of the pottery firm Wedgwood & Co of Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. He was a distant cousin of the famous potter Josiah Wedgwood, of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons but their two businesses were separate concerns. Enoch Wedgwood became a partner in the firm of Podmore Walker & Co, originally founded in 1834 by Thomas Podmore (1791-1860) & Thomas Walker of Tunstall. Following the death of Thomas Podmore in 1860, Enoch Wedgwood inherited a share in the interests of the business left to him by Podmore. The firm carried in under the name of Wedgwood & Co. In later years Wedgwood & Co was renamed Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall) Ltd in 1965 and in 1980 it was taken over by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, who renamed it Unicorn Pottery.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thank you for that thorough explanation, I’ve always confused the two

[@patriciawand4768]

✨❤️🧡💛💚💙💜✨

[@Gussy818]

What are great video our savers here in California or so overpriced and unfortunately expensive..

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I’ve heard

[@janetpogue4970]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@malcolmharing3744]

George, you can't fairly compare either location because its a crap-shoot . A store inventory is based on what is donated. One store may receive a plethora of goodies while another receives genuine junk.😮 And then it can reverse . Im just playing devil's advocate lol

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I honestly feel the same! The main thing I noticed is that value village isn’t skimming off all the good stuff like some thrift stores do

[@mattaaronwalker88]

I have good lucknat value village in Canada yes the prices have gone up but. I can still find good deals jist not as common and i dont mind it so much. We have resellers here that Will leave with carts full and leave nothing they will clear shevels just to sell on marketplace to make a dollar or 2 more per item not really knowing anything about what there buying so now i see less of that and people think about purchasing more

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

That’s right! People jumped in a few years ago after watching two thrifting videos and deciding that was all they needed to know. Now they realize how “death piles” happen and that even if you can make a few bucks that maybe your time is worth more

[@mattaaronwalker88]

@@TheAntiqueNomad yes exactly!

[@lenaraay]

USA USA USA 🇺🇸 ♥️

[@fossilsue]

value village in Canada has gotten too pricey. I prefer Salvation Army better. At least you know where your money is going.

[@erinnkemp]

Our Salvation Army closed. Great find and prices😢😢❤

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I plan to go to Salvation Army in Canada next time, but for us spending US dollars it seemed like good prices

[@CarlClassenX]

I find that VV has a much better turn over rate of items though.

[@Helen-l3i]

Do we really know where the money is going? Don't kid yourself!

[@janetpogue4970]

Those reproductions look so nice, I wish they were dated. 😅

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Yes, I wish they had more identification so people aren't fooled, but hopefully the video can help point out the differences

[@beckyray9223]

Not enjoyable can’t see anything when you are running down the aisles

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I’m sorry! I tend to go quickly until I see something vintage or antique. I think there’s a setting to slow it down though

[@catharticreverie]

Apparently you can remove the yellow coloring from plastics using hydrogen peroxide and more UV light. This guy uses 40 volume Hair Developer, which has hydrogen peroxide and a thick viscosity, to cover his old computer and remove the yellowing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIaap4uDmt-Klas

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

That's very interesting info! Thank you

[@chrissettles4127]

Great video

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thanks!

[@sueferris3685]

I have a question. LMK your email?

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

[e-mail]

[@cindyspear1082]

I had that candle making kit when I was a kid. I made the owl for my mother. She collected owls back in the day. The pigments were just paint to paint the candles. It didn’t adhere well to the wax. I used old crayons 🖍️ to color the wax.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Great idea!

[@EditKabila]

kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I'm so glad!