Unboxing some Cool Vintage & Retro Household Loot! Some Unusual Treasures and Good Cash to be Made!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I saw that Wade's box when you opened the big box. I'm a collector and got out my book right away. These are Set 3 (1955) of the First Whimsies Series (1953-1959). There were 10 different sets in the first series. My book is copyrighted 2007 (so 15 years old) and gives these 2007 values: Retriever $40-$45; Shetland Pony $40-$45 and the Badger $40-$45. The missing Stoat $65-$70 and the missing Fox Cub $85-$90. And that is actually the Badger not the Stoat

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Wow Cynthia, that's fantastic information! Like many valuation books, the prices don't really line up with ebay sales though. Thanks for the clarification and your knowledge 😊👍

[@juliegee0072]

Love the unboxing and the longer format videos, thank you

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks for the feedback Julie, glad you are enjoying them! 😊

[@frogandfudge]

I love these unboxing videos. Please keep making them. I'm learning all kinds of things that I've never even thought about. Thank you!

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks for your encouragement Frog and Fudge! There will certainly be more! 😊👍

[@Dee.C]

Keep on doing what you are doing . I love seeing the old vintage items you find . Thank you for sharing .

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thank you Dee! 😊😊

[@martincowie4520]

I'm not sure if this will translate, but I was reminded of the Wombles when I watched this unboxing. 🙂 A childhood favourite...

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I'm not sure the Wombles ever screened in Australia, but a quick google does ring a few bells! Maybe I was influenced from them! 😜

[@geofft3214]

The Whimsie stoat looks like it is actually the badger - they should have labelled it, lol. Enjoy the unboxing series, thanks!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Correct

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Yep, that seems to be the case Geoff! Thanks mate 😊

[@NanasWorms]

My grandparents lived in Horseshoe Bay and I’ve spent many months/years there through the 1960’s - 1970’s. I recognized it instantly before you said anything! Yes, totem poles are a huge feature here on the West Coast! I think I know where that piece was bought. There was a gift shop called Jaycee‘s on the main street. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Chris, ~ Sandra

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Sandra!! That's fantastic to bring some nice memories back for you! Appreciate the local knowledge and info! 👍😊

[@lucassstuff]

Hey Chris, in case you didn't find out a stoat is a type of weasel but the creature in the stoat slot looks more like a badger. Keep up the good work!

[@lesallison9047]

I was just about to write almost exactly the same thing.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Lucas - yeah a few have mentioned that! 😊

[@alonys]

This is just so much fun! and it brought back memories. I remember those traveling clocks and little round mirrors. Would be great to see you try to fix it.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks! I'm just about to put a video up about a similar clock! 😊

[@natelizabeth9228]

Excellent, could watch these all day long 😁👍

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Nat - will be sure to dig out another box soon! 😊👍

[@scrapmandan245]

I love finding boxes of stuff like this in skips, thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Dan. Yes, sadly this type of stuff often gets thrown into skips! Well done for saving what you can 👍😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That wooden shoe ornament would make a great pin cushion 😀😀

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Indeed it would - and the wheelbarrow! 😜😁

[@katrinaharber2263]

These boxes are fun, fun, fun. No barcodes on those old tins and packets.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

They are indeed! Yep, well before barcodes! Thanks Katrina 😊

[@katrinaharber2263]

@@TheUltimateRecycler I have seen many sellers trying to tell people a tin is vintage, and the first thing that I can't help but notice is a barcode.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

@@katrinaharber2263 Yes, that bugs me! The word vintage gets thrown around very inaccurately at times! 🙄

[@Th3Pr0digalS0n]

pretty good tin finds. I really like the cigar tins. and that bottle opener is outrageous! I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks mate! Yeah the tins are cool and I have a feeling the opener will sell very quickly! 😊

[@afineliner740]

Fascinating, these unboxings are going to be great fun. I remember my mum had some of those dangerous looking hair clips. 👍

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

The unboxings have had a great response! Guess I'd better do more! 😉😃

[@glenhehir3833]

Mate. I just walked through my childhood kitchen and laundry. And throw in Nannas place too. Great memories. Lovely items. Enjoy these videos Chris.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks mate! Yeah, great memories indeed! 😊

[@AlfaReed]

@11:15 A white powder in a container labeled " ESCAPADE...😉 LOL.. Love your channel BTW. thank you mate🙏🏼

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

🤣🤣 Thanks Alfa Reed 😊

[@DavidTipton101]

$400 for a box full of junk, I'm in the wrong job. Good work Chris turning junk into profit 😀😀

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Hahaha, I'll assume that I'm in the right job then Dave! Thanks mate! 😊

[@lfurches]

A Stoat is a weasel. My mother told me, that back in the 40's 50's , they usually were called ermine and the fur was very popular. Oh yes Chris, Totems are a part of Pacific Northwest native's culture. I grew up in the State of Oregon, and there are Totems all over from different tribes, up in the Seattle area into Eastern Washington state near Spokane. And most definitely in BC and Alaska.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Laura, I'm certainly learning a lot about other countries from you guys! Appreciate the comment 😊👍

[@brucestuart466]

Not a swan, but a flamingo.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Of course it is Bruce! 🤦‍♂️ Thanks mate! 😊

[@SilverScorpion]

Some cool items

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks SS, indeed there are! 😊

[@emmcguire94]

Love the unboxing!

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Emma, that's great! 😊👍

[@James-mg7op]

Another great video Chris. I think the rusted metal dish that you picked up after the owl is the insert for the timber wheelbarrow ashtray looks like the right size.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I think it belonged to the owl thing as the ashtray inserts were normally nickel plated brass or EPNS. It matters not now anyway as Christine has claimed the wheelbarrow and the shoe to make pin cushions in! 😲🤣🤣 Thanks James 😊

[@James-mg7op]

Really good idea turning them into pin cushions. A lot easier to sell than an ashtray should look super cool!

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

@@James-mg7op Yep! She'll probably do a video on it too! 😊

[@scohen88]

A love this long-form unboxing format! (And the after-evaluation and price list). Keep them coming! Three items: 1) The pink bird fold-out decoration is a FLAMINGO!, 2) Will you really get $30 for the glider. No Way!, 3) What is the issue with the DDT powder? You didn't say. Keep going Chris!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

DDT was banned in the 1970's in most countries. It was used as an insecticide and was determined unsafe.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Shane! Ah, yes - a Flamingo! Of course! 🤦‍♂️😆 I'm thinking $30 is reasonable for that. Oil company promotional stuff usually sells pretty well! I'll try and remember to let you know if it sells 😊 As Cynthia has said it was banned in the 70s in most countries - I think it was shown to be a carcinogenic compound!

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Quick follow-up - the glider sold for $30 on the first day!! 😃

[@scohen88]

@@TheUltimateRecycler Ha! Amazeballs!

[@dianebaseden8746]

Stote are related to weasles and otters hope that helps

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Diane! We don't have stoats, weasels or otters in Australia!

[@rosee941]

This was very interesting.. thanks for sharing! Was the white saucer with pink flowers from the first/japanese salt and pepper set? Ie for under the mustard pot?

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks for watching Rose. Nope, the saucer was just a standard teacup saucer.

[@stevewilliams2498]

That Stoat is a Badger .. mate

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Steve! Seems I have a lot to learn about stoats! (and badgers!) 😆

[@stevewilliams2498]

@@TheUltimateRecycler Wait untill you find a Weasle ! My old grandad used to say they were easy to recognise because "a Weasle is weasily described and a Stoat is Stoatly different. 😉

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

@@stevewilliams2498 That's hilarious! 🤣

[@michaelfielding4613]

hi Chris if someone was to show you a box of things like this what would you pay ? Iknow you have a shop front with over heads and would be a little neg on prices

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Good question Michael! It depends a lot on the circumstances. I like to at least triple my money to make the deal viable for the shop! I'll do a video at some stage explaining exactly how I work out what to pay for deals..

[@michaelfielding4613]

@@TheUltimateRecycler thanks Chris for good honest answer and not shying away from it will be looking forward to that video and all others

[@thetreasurehuntingboomer]

Nothing would last a day to open for me let alone 7 yrs lol I'd love to do Estate buys no clue what to do to start . 2nd hand dealers licence or how ?

[@thetreasurehuntingboomer]

They used to spray people with DDT crazy hey

[@thetreasurehuntingboomer]

I sold all my travel clocks had a nice collection too

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I'll do some videos at some stage on how to start and successfully run a secondhand biz! Yes, crazy scary about DDT being sprayed everywhere!! 😟😱 Travel clocks do have a certain "cute" appeal! 😊

[@thetreasurehuntingboomer]

@@TheUltimateRecycler that will be great as it's something I've been thinking about

[@lesallison9047]

👍✌♥️🇬🇧

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Thanks Les 👍👍

[@sunseeker7099]

Quick question: I've heard from yourself and others in the industry that in recent years the market has really declined for bone china (Royal Doulton, Wedgewood, etc). What do you think has caused the decline? Cheers, 😉

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

It certainly has SS. Even worse for antique furniture! People with money to spend on collectables just aren't interested in bone china anymore! I think the internet has changed values and desirability of many things since the 1990s and I doubt classic antiques /china will ever really come back to high value.

[@dufus7396]

Is shop in Perth ??

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Nope, central Victoria - about an hour north of Melbourne 😊

[@dufus7396]

I wonder how much radiation when you throw uranium into molten glass

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

I don't know - but I'm glad it wasn't my job!!

[@glenhehir3833]

Me first.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Super fast this time Glen! Well done! 😁

[@kevinbrown5321]

That's a badger not a stoat

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Yep - I've clearly got no idea with small fury creatures! 😜🤣