My aunt built a house, then drove all around the south to antique shops and bought windows, doors, furniture, everything in the house is antique. It's so cool!
I've been a "picker" for almost 30 years. Raised my son by myself with the grace of God . I've had all this stuff before. Nothing more fun than buying something for 1 dollar and selling it for 100.00 !!!
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@@66uniqueantiques I was thinking the same thing, impressed as I discovered your videos tonight. Wonderful to see someone from your generation smart enough to appreciate the beauty and workmanship in woodwork, old pots and pans, etc. Thank you very much. Namaste’
Being 'poor' and living on disability my home is filled with tons of little treasures discovered from garage sales, thrift stores, dumpsters, etc. Some things are gifts, hand me downs and little trinkets found here and there. As to their value, I really don't know, but to me it's all priceless. I've told my son after I pass to have some items appraised and then do what you wish with everything else. The only thing he's not allowed to do is toss it in the trash, it must be passed along in some manner; garage sale, given away, donated, etc. It's always valuable to someone else! My biggest prize was finding a stained glass door that some neighbors were throwing out. The door was rotted, but the stained glass is real and amazing! It's now a piece of art in my garden! Yes, one person's trash is anothers treasure!
I totally agree. About 45 years ago, I was living on a very tight budget. Actually, I was too poor to have a budget, nevertheless, I would search through antique shops and garage sales. I found a Lladro figurine at an estate sale, I paid $4.00. It’s worth about $350. In an antique shop I bought a pewter charger, for $1.00. It’s been appraised as 17th century pewter worth $1000.00+. My treasures.
@@mchapman132 Honestly, if you bought something for $4 and held onto it for 45 years, $350 is not much. Your enjoyment of it personally is a different matter. Monetarily, you would have been better off making an investment.
@@sleddy01 - the monetary value is not important, it’s the joy of owning it. Lol, I’m sure a financial advisor would take the time to invest my $5.00. Lol Actually, a $4.00 item increasing to $350.00 isn’t too shabby, almost 9000%, but as I said, it wasn’t purchased as an investment, it was just the joy of being able to own it. My homes were my big investments.
... Though gesture of course comes with good intentions.. tbh the best treasure you can pass onto your son.. is peace of mind and time to mourn your earthly passing and any actual $ from YOU sorting out YOUR things - instead of the struggle of departing with in your words “ton of your treasures” ... Unless he has nothing going on in his own life- why would you leave what took most likely a lifetime to acquire in ͟yo͟u͟r͟ o͟w͟n͟ t͟a͟s͟t͟e͟ for your kid to deal with in only a matter of x-amount time, while grieving -or he might hold onto out of guilt/uncertainty. Sure, some things are nice to cherish long term- but to unload an entire house (presumably “filled”) without specific direction, value-suggestion is another. Just saying... not only truly extraordinarily thoughtful to be organized for your living loved ones- it most likely be a really nice bonding moment for both of you to share while knowing and holding onto which particular special items that you both hold dear to heart. Just saying. ☮️🙏💟 ~ FYI, Gen X Antique & Art Dealer
Nicely done video Mike! I am an older collector that has a huge collection of vintage toys (many boxed), American Flyer & Lionel electric trains, vintage metal, cardboard, and paper signs, postcards, comic books, old magazines, etc. The only suggestion that I can make to new collectors is to collect what you love and what you have an emotional attachment to. My townhouse is a big man cave with a lot of what I collect nicely displayed on the walls, in show cases, etc...literally everywhere! The decline in market values is offset by the feeling I get when I walk around my place and am surrounded by things that bring me great joy and take me back to my younger days and simpler times! I get an adrenaline rush every day! For me, I feel that I have built somewhat of a 'Time Machine!' The neighbors in my development often knock on my door and ask to come in to show their friends my collection and buy a 10 cent Coke from my 1955 Coca-Cola machine or get some gum from my penny gum vendors. This usually initiates an interesting conversation about the past and the old days. I love to see that you being a much younger guy than myself (I'm 67 years old) has such passion for these relics of the past! Keep it going Mike...!
Thanks! I really appreciate the compliment! Sounds like you have quite a museum to show off. If you ever get time I'd love to see your collection. Email me some pics if you are able to. If not I will just visualize it in my head lol. Thanks again for watching and God Bless
Quilts! Too many people throw out quilts (handmade) made in the 30s, 40s, 50s etc. Don't throw these out! If you don't like it, donate it or sell it. The same with flour sacks and old fabric - don't throw it out. Find someone that wants it.
I have a handmade silk tie patchwork quilt from my great grandmother. The hand tied knotting has come apart in a few places and not sure if I should fix it or hire someone but it’s perfect otherwise.
Cindy Reynolds I have a tie quilt my mother made. She went to garage sales and bought up all the old ties she could find and made a beautiful quilt out of them! I get lots of compliments from people who have seen it but of course it is my mother who deserves all the credit.
@@cindyreynolds1002 - my recommendation is that, unless you know for sure what you’re doing and are confident you can repair it properly, it would probably be best to hire someone, if you can afford it. Just be sure that they know what they’re doing too! You don’t want to risk yourself or anyone else making it worse instead of better! Good luck! ☺️🙏❤️
My Grandfather recently passed, about 15 years after my Grandmother... When it was time to finally clean stuff up I kept all of their report cards, year books, scrap books full of; postcards, newspaper clippings and holiday cards and I took a lot of their old B&W photos. I have photos of my Grandpa in the army stationed in Germany in 1958 even. I just find it all so fascinating!
@@27leafs I had no idea! Funny because my Grandma and Grandpa had been married a bit by then and she was the biggest Elvis fan. What a time that must have been for her. I have a picture of him sitting on his cot with an 8x10 Portrait of her in the background and then I also have that 8x10 of her… I really miss them!!
Part of my family comes from the region of North Carolina that historically has made beautiful hardwood furniture. It is nice to hear you give it the respect it deserves. Quality craftsmanship that will last for decades, even centuries! Sometimes it can be a challenge to fit some pieces in smaller apartments, but it is SO worth it to surround yourself with that beauty!
My parents (95 yrs old) home has nothing but antiques. Most from Sweden 🇸🇪 from my grandparents home. My home is full of them also that has been handed down to me. My home in NC is full of family pieces also. Love 💕love 💕 my hand me downs!!
I believe whole heartily that someone's trash is another's treasure❣️I am a single mom and I appreciate all your help 😘❤️ Thrift stores are the only places that I can afford to shop❣️So PLEASE🙏 keep donating 👍👍👍👍👍 HAPPY NEW YEAR 💓
That’s absolutely right “one man’s trash is another ones treasure” I always believe nothing should ever be thrown away if you don’t want something donate it to a thrift store and somebody will appreciate it
When I find postcards and photos that I can figure out where the were taken I mail then to the historical society in that location. it often costs me very little and I have a great collection of thank you letters from all over the United States.
Whoot Whoot!! I've got tons of "stuff" like this. Been a picker all my life. It absolutely amazes me at what people toss or don't want after a loved one passed. I'm currently in a situation where a good friend of mine passed. His family took what they wanted and I can have the rest. Lots of books. Best part is, is Ima Michigander like you. I'm glad I found your site!!
That was quite the find Susan if you don't mind me calling you Susan but when I was a kid I went with my dad to the city dump to dump some some trash and while we were out there I found Stacks and stacks of beatle records that have been thrown away it was during the time when I think was Harrison said that we were more popular than God and everybody started throwing away Beaver records I still have those records I take care of those records and they still sound fantastic here's a toast to your good fortune enjoy Black Sabbath and the Beatles take care and God bless you
I collect old sewing patterns. I have ones from the 1920s to the 50s. I think they are beautiful. I also have a small but nice collection of plates, cups and saucers etc, they are in a stunning old bow front china cabinet with etched swans on the glass fronts. I just love the things I have.
I collect botanical pieces...bowls shaped like cabbages, jam pots like strawberries etc. Look beautiful displayed in my family room bookshelves, room leads to deck and gardens. I also look for Pyrex cookware, copper molds, storage containers etc. I love my things as well....and that should be every home. Fill it with what you love, not what the latest magazines tell you you should like.🤗😷🇨🇦
@@missg.5940 Sounds like you have a really nice collection of things you love. I think in trying to become more environmentally friendly is what made me really appreciate the things I have. I now have very little plastic in my home compared to what I used to have. I appreciate the workmanship that goes into the old items after all they still look as beautiful as when they were made. Stay safe and your mask emoji reminded me that I need to get making masks . Have a great new year at least better than this last year from New Zealand
@@loricampbell1164 Oh no. There would have been some stunning ones in amongst them. I have put mine into individual sealed bags and the live in containers under my bed. Some of mine are very fragile and in their bags they will always stay. Stay safe
I'm a newbie here but this video is about something I love! When I was a kid, my grandma gave me a set of postcards that were from her family. I didn't really think much about them, being ten years old, but much later, I started looking them up and found one Valentine's Day card was a Samuel Schmucker and worth about $30. So I started collecting and found another Schmucker, this time a Halloween one, which is currently valued at $350! I am from Logansport, IN, and have collected over 100 cards about Logansport. Once when I was doing research at the historical society, the curator brought me a book that had a bill of sale from a C.W. Ray...my grandfather! She graciously made me a copy of it. I also have three antique city maps framed on my wall, depicting early Logansport. I also collect labels and other ephemera and items from an early Logansport business called "JB Linus", who was a physician and perfumed. I love history!
It is illegal in most communities for people to salvage stuff from official city dumps. It probably has to do with the public safety from bacteria and viruses in such places. So unless you live in a little town in the Midwest, I would be very cautious about going to a city dump to search through the trash. Paid workers there will probably demand you throw out anything you collect (they probably take it home later). Our community has a day 4 times a year when people can put stuff in front of their house and city trucks come by to collect it. I notice that a lot of items vanish before the city trucks arrive. This is legal.
@@66uniqueantiques I will, but I have a problem with who to leave them too. I keep hoping one of my children or grandchildren will come to love them and the connections with great grandparents and beyond. i have a wedding present to my 2nd great grandmother's wedding gift of a goblet from 1842.
Over 50 years ago my mother found an oak wash stand and two small decorative side tables on bulk trash day. That began her antique business. Soon she had me at the dump, pregnant with my first child, scrambling to pull up a brass bed. Cheap is good. Free is better Getting something free and selling it is best Great videos
Wow you're the person I should talk to even though the piece that I have should be long to a museum it's about 500 years old it's a bowl from the 1500s with a painting of Elizabeth the first and if you know someone that wants it drop me a line
One other comment - my father was an upholsterer and interior decorator and most of the furniture I grew up with were frames from old used furniture that he re-upholstered. After 40 or 50 years we still use these and are in good condition. If you ever woudl liek to see a few pictures of my father's upholstery work would gladly email them to you.
@@dittohead7044 You nailed it. It's a damaged back for me. All new 'modern couches and chairs are useless for me. I love high-backed sofas & wing chairs!
I really laughed when you said to leave Walmart clothes in the trash, because they simply ARE trash to begin with. (LOL) Preach it, brother! I've been saying that for years and years!
I used to buy old photos from thrift stores and frame them . Actually I told people they were all my relatives and I would die laughing when they would say yes I see the resemblance 😂
I hang these strangers on the wall and make up Crazy stories about them. Just bought a large convex glass frame of a WW2 solider. Still coming up with a respectable story for him. Happy New Year!
@@oscargoldfield1593 WWII soldier was hiding in a farmhouse basement in German countryside by beautiful daughter. Fell in love, she got pregnant and he rejoined his unit and sent home to the States. Went back later could not find her or child, died searching for her. And on, and on and on
Everything you said!! And number one is absolutely huge, our home is mid century (not the fancy modern kind but we love it) and we’ve been looking to restore the cabinets, they were painted white at some point in the 90’s and we wanna strip them and refinish to their original state and find the hardware for them... good lord finding enough hardware has been a trip, KEEP THOSE ARCHITECTURAL PIECES FOLKS!
I absolutely love old furniture! I love antiques if the kids want to put Grammies old things in Good Will, what they couldn’t love I most assuredly will!
I can't believe the number of times people have complained about my saving those kinds of things. That's part of the value of the antiques, the grief given to the people who stored and protected these things.
So I just acquired an old family trunk. It includes letters from my grandfather to my grandmother early 1900s as well as letters from my uncle to the Family from WWII.
My uncle’s letters to his family during WWII are part of the collection at the University of Florida. Some historians will be glad to read them there. My uncle’s only interesting action was defending the bridge over the Rhine at Ramagen, famous for the movie of the same name.
I scour thrift stores for old Bibles, especially those printed before WWII. I also treasure my Grandma's old cookbooks and try to find Depression-era cookbooks for canning and preserving :) There is nothing that can replace old books!
You hit the nail on the head with old magazine being in the moment. I grew up reading war era Life magazines that were written when they did not know the outcome. The ads are as revealing as the articles
@@66uniqueantiques I love your advice about well-loved objects with personality. "Collecting" is too much like "hoarding" but keeping quality, well-loved things in good condition is comforting and healthy.
I just found your channel I like how you're talking about things not to throw away this generation has become throwaway generation and get a new one but then used to be made very well
Isn't it awful how kids now days just throw it away and they don't take care of what they do have. If something breaks they just shrug and say ' I'll just get a new one'. Mom said I would put my Barbie's back in the box every night when I was done playing with them for the night. I still have the Barbie's, but the boxes disintegrated. We didn't get a lot of toys like they do today so we cherished each one.
....it's NOT, this generation...it's MANY GENERATIONS... recycle+reuse....yes, there are items that can't be...but, being a creative person sure helps!!! 💥
I have so many of the things you mentioned in this list. Ive recently found over a 100 old radio guide magazines from the 30's and a book that was a gift to some guy named steve with a handwritten note inside front cover from and signed Henry Ford.. Totally stoked!
I enjoyed what you said about furniture. Painting furniture goes in cycles. Victorian furniture was so dark and heavy the grandchildren began to Lighten those heavy antiques up with a little paint. Periodically someone would come along strip all the paint off and say, “ oh my goodness what was wrong with these people? why in the world did they ever paint this!?!” In the late 1960s to early 1990s we all started stripping the paint off; I can remember myself saying; “oh my goodness, what was wrong with the person who painted this? This is solid oak!” Then my children got sick and tired of all the solid oak “everything” because the furniture stores put out a ton of oak in the 90s till 2000 so they started painting all over again! But my point is: the good stuff may get painted and it may get stripped but like a good man it sticks around!
My mother, in the eighties refinished a Victorian parlour table. It is showing wear and tear as cats and plants have taken their toll, but this spring it will be sanded and painted a lucious coral colour. I have a Victorian carved parlour chair that was my paternal grandmother’s, that is now glossy apple green, wit a cream, coral, green and yellow paisley print. I did it as a weddinggift, and they loved it, I have seen one like it done in high gloss black with black and white houndstooth. Just stunning! In a high end shop these would cost a fortune. Old carved ornate furniture blossoms with colour added. To me paint is a woman’s duct tape😉😷🇨🇦
As the saying goes: "journalism is history's first draft" It's interesting to see what was said about famous people way back when they were young and on the way to fame
When going to thrift stores and yard sales, take along a blacklight flashlight and check antique glass for uranium it will glow bright neon green. Its worth money, especially dark blue cobalt uranium glass . Major money.. I paid $50 for one little salt bowl 2 inches square. Cobalt uranium glass with the tiny sterling silver spoon. It was a MAJOR find. My sister in law's Christmas gift.. you can buy the flashlights on amazon. Never go antiquing without one.
I love to look at and can appreciate the beauty of antiques and the memories that old things can help us recall. I love embroidered linens like vintage tea table tablecloths. I have ONE. My other love is Russian Palekh boxes, those little papier mache boxes finished with glossy black lacquer with exquisite little hand painted scenes from Russian fairy tales. I have four of those, but really, four makes a lovely display and are enough. Our few family heirlooms will go to our kids. I display what I have, I don't decorate except for Christmas, and we have little in storage (no basement, attic, or outbuildings). Too much stuff causes me worry at age 69, and it interferes with my serenity. I cull closets repeatedly and choose to live with less. I know that people at other stages of life may need to acquire things for their growing families, and this is fine. When the item has done its work for you, like a baby crib, take a photo of it, sell it and squirrel away the money for your kid's college fund. OR donate it to a young mother who really NEEDS it. If you want to save things to sell and want to get into buying and selling, that's great and have at it! It takes all kinds to make a world.
I have a bunch of antique embroidered things. My favorites are the crocheted pieces that were used on tables and the backs and arms of over-stuffed furniture. I have so many that I can't even display them all.
@@lesliekendall2206 They were called anti-macassars because men used macassar oil at the turn of the century to condition and style their hair and this could stain upholstery. My grandparents had them on all their high-backed upholstered furniture. They usually had some embroidery and were edged with lace. They pinned them at the backs of furniture where the head could rest and also at elbows. Grandma used straight pins to hold them and later she may have used those screw-in plastic button type thingies...
@@virginiasoskin9082 Thank you. That's very interesting. Makes me surprised they're still so clean but maybe mine were crocheted after the popularity of macassar oil.
@@lesliekendall2206 Well, sometimes things that once served an actual use keep getting used out of habit, so yours may have been used after the oil went out of style or perhaps they were used in a front parlor that was never used by the family but only by company, so they got little use, but were used simply for decoration. I am trying to think of something else like that kept being used or displayed out of habit long after their original use died out.....hm. How about those heavy velvet curtains hung on the sidesof wide openings between rooms? Portieres I think they were called. My same Grandma had narrow ones, maybe 18-24" wide, hung on short rods extending from the sides of the open walk through and they did not close. They were just there to add a softer look to a wide opening between the LR and DR. This opening actually housed pocket doors which they would only pull closed in summer when they were running their window air conditioner in the LR. It was an arts and crafts style house and I remember it like it was yesterday. We spent lots of time in that house b/c it was just a few doors down from our house built in 1957. It is still standing but has been added on to, and heaven knows what the new owners did to it over the years. I HOPE they redid the kitchen because it was a 1940's style with fake tile backsplash, white enamel cabinets with red handles, and pearlized reddish counters. I loved her window over the kitchen sink.
Watch for teak wood , it's worth another 55 to 65 dollars a board foot. So peeps look at picnic tables furniture buffets and tables. its out there and if u find it u did great.
I've got a piece that needs refinishing. Have you ever seen a thing that looks like a mirrored vanity with its legs cut off? It's weird. Like a full length mirror and the sides are like 2' tall. I'm in my Gma's former home (she was born in 1906) and I'd never seen one before. I don't even know what it's called.
I travel to my cabin outside Grayling, MI all the time. I will make it a point to stop by your store next spring. I got a lot of stuff left in my cabin when I bought it. I love old county maps, before the Interstates.
You can only hold on to so much 'stuff'. I had a notion of doing some online selling...came to nothing. But, I love that young folks like you are helping to keep these wonderful old things out of the landfills.
You're right about board games. You reminded me of "Mouse Trap" a board and plastic Rube Goldberg game. Ya can't replicate the experience of seeing that 'trap' catching a losing mouse on a computer.😺
I collect many pop culture things to include postcards. What I like to do is to is get new postcards to places I visit. Then I find old ones from those places at antique stores and put them next to each other.
When we cleaned out my grandmother's storage in the 80s, we threw out a huge box of vintage postcards and stationery. I think I pulled out a half dozen cards that appealed to me, but we didn't learn until we got back from the trip that there would be any interest in them at all. As far as furniture goes, most of theirs was either handmade or the Walmart equivalent of the day. We do still have boxes of photographs and a few tintypes. I took the tintypes to a local museum who gave us tips on preserving them. We have these huge panoramic photos of the military regiments grandpa had been in, and it sort of breaks my heart that social media wasn't popular enough decades ago for me to try and find the people in the photos.
Oh My Goodness!!! Please post old photographs to some place like Ancestry.com!!!! A lady posted an old black and white photo in open forum and it turned out to be my Grandmother at the age of 8 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it!!!!!!!!! It was definitely her!!!!!!!!!!!!!
riverraisin1 You are right! All I can say is that the Lord works in mysterious ways! I was just looking through the forum for about an hour and Shock there it was. I could not believe it!! But it is definitely her. I showed the picture to my father and he verified that it was her!!
You just said you had 90 subscribers in 2019 when you made this. Now in April 2021, you have 25K! That’s the true sign of a great, up and coming channel. Enjoyed two of you videos with my lunch today. The content is far more interesting and informative than anything on tv these days . Keep up the great work!
I've thrown things out or donated them because it's a big hassle to find someone willing to pay the price. Then the shipping costs. Been there done that. It works for you if that's your business.
Just remember that many of the old window frames will be painted with lead paints. I would guess your example used as a photo frame is lead paint, and since it is peeling the paint can get into the environment. Just be careful. Get a lead test kit and wash your hands . If you MUST have it give it a clear coat of new...
I have a lot of cast iron cookware, but also the very early irons (pressing clothes). My house is a mess right now, because storage units were emptied last October. My “stuff” was packed up in 2005 (I was a collector, collected everything), and it is so amazing how the stuff is coming out. I could wear a white dress & then go shopping without changing. It is unbelievably clean. After a minimum of 100 moves, I knew how to pack. My problem is I just need everything gone. I’ve given away several thousands dollars worth of stuff that didn’t make a dent. I’m 66 years old, never expected my stuff to be in storage for over 15 years, but everything, including glassware is coming out perfect (had to have 4 storage units because I wrapped breakables so thickly to ensure no breakage). Collectibles are now retired, magazines & old books, especially children’s that I started collecting (from antique stores) when I was 17 years old. I have to have surgery very soon & it comes with a 4 week recovery, but I can barely walk thru my house & garage is containing last storage unit. I have scrabble board from the 70’s and many black & white photos & photos from 1800’s. We thought some of the babies looked dead & oh goodness, didn’t realize they did take photos of dead babies. I have huge collection of cards from the Las Vegas casinos, as I’ve lived here since 1970. So if any Vegas people want to come & make a deal, text me at 702-994-6889. If you call, you’ll have to leave message as I won’t answer. Btw, I have very long photograph my grandfather gave me (he also gave me the old photographs, so in this case, they are my family, he was born in 1894), but very long photo is of the US Calvary camp (all tents) on border of AZ & Mexico when they were after Pancho Villa. It’s all written on the photograph, from the negative, I guess. I have so much more that a lot I can’t even remember. I was a manager at a large thrift store here in Vegas. I have impressed myself with how clean storage is, & have not found one big, dead or alive. Absolutely no signs of mice either which is just so amazing. Proceeds are to go to a Christian ministry.
Don't throw away old antique dolls even of they have come apart. People like me are always on the lookout for tiny porcelains dolls, , china head dolls, wood dolls with porcelain heads and glass eyes. The parts might not sell for much, but better than throwing them in a landfill. Some people make art dolls too, using parts.
Watch Curiosity Inc he’s great at saving whole houses and their treasures from the landfill!!! Also when someone refurbishes a historical building they are in need of hardware and trim etc.
Great Video. I recently came across an old High-Back Cane Chair with nothing wrong with the cane. I found out, it maybe an Ethan Allen Made chair. I was unaware that Ethan Allen made furniture from over 75 years ago. The chair is very old and a tell-tale feature is the workmanship under the seat with tiny springs that attach the zig-zag springs
I have some magazines from the WWII era and I will never let them go. It is a moment captured in time, and I enjoy looking at them and appreciating what was, but also where we are now.
I bought all the top magazines when John Kennedy Jr got killed and never even opened them or looked through them..probably not worth anything but I actually thought to do that just incase they were one of these days and ill give them to my grandkids when they're older maybe someone will remember John Jr still by then.
If you get a chance watch America in Color 1960's. I have magazines & campaign stuff from JFK. America in Color is fantastic. The 60's are ancient history today. JFK, MLK, BEATLES, & WOODSTOCK. I am glad I was there. ☺
My neighbor buys storage units and resells the contents. What doesn’t sell gets pitched. It breaks my heart when I see old photo albums in the trash. I have looked and tried to locate former owners but have never succeeded.
I found a box of old pictures. I learned the lady's name, her parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents names, her children, and the life she led. Who her father worked for, the yearly family vacations, and her wedding album. It took me 10 years to track down her son, and I was so excited I could hardly contain myself. His response was so underwhelming, and he was so not interested, I regret not keeping them for myself. I had much admiration for this stranger, even though she had died 10 years before I got the box.
Video caught my eye in the “home” screen. My parents both grew up on farms (I’m a 60’s child 😵) and I can remember all kinds of cool things from visiting my grandparents. I’m a hoarder at heart so you don’t have to worry about anything getting tossed lol. Love looking at antique and consignment stores....gonna check out more of your channel. TYFS NEW SUBBIE HERE MICHIGAN ❤️🦋💜
Magazines are a superb resource. I bought a huge collection of military history magazines (in french) and they are excellent. Books should never be destroyed. I still have my soldiers from 50 years ago and I've never stopped collecting.
@@66uniqueantiques Actually not everything goes to be treasure. Stamps, PhoneCards e.g. are non-sellers. Roman Copper Coins...2000yrs. old but still mostly worthless.
Alllll the 1960-1968 Barbie dolls and their tiny hand knit clothing made by a talented family friend. They were pulled from my storage and sold for pennies to a young neighbor girl by my well-meaning mom when I went to college.
@@wdbreezy : me too. In fact, I heartlessly sold all the tiny hand-knit Barbie clothing that my aunts lovingly knitted for me.....I didn't value it like I did "commercial stuff by Mattel". Ironically I have spent my adult life buying BACK the toys I had as a child....
I have many of the games and toys from my son who was born in the early 80’s. I have tried to give them to family members but nobody wants them. If you don’t want to deal with photographing, posting, fielding calls/messages and meeting, it becomes a burden. I donate them so I imagine that many others do the same, hoping that it helps the charity and that someone else will enjoy them.
DONT throw them away..I'm 82..sold a gas station & 10 unit motel a couple years ago. HUGE mistake I didn't know what to do then. Makes me sick to the k if only I had seen these videos. I do have old gas cans the guy at auction place said were not worth anything. I have old 5 gal. Amoco -Standard gas cans & couple small ones. I live in Midwest No. West IOWA..45 hi. From Sioux City,Ia ..where would I ask or take these to. Look for antique dealer or what. ? My Son they'll take advantage of me. I can't help her in the Navy out to sea. THANK YOU SO MUCH for help
@@janicemcguire5839 I try to give things to people who want them, antique trunk that used to be my great-grandmother, WWII military footlocker from a paratrooper uncle, but people consider items as clutter. Nobody wants fine china, crystal or silver. I have my great-grandfather’s roll top desk but they prefer junk from IKEA or something that won’t last. Too many people watch the shows with decorators declaring something hideous or outdated so that keeps consumers buying fads in order to feel that they are fashionable. I prefer quality that lasts and buy things that last. I know that anyone dealing with my stuff will just take it to the dump. I want someone to enjoy it.
Wow! So cool!👍 I'm currently restoring a Victorian built in 1895. We found postcards in the walls from 1917, 1918, and 1919, to the original owner's widow, who lived there with her black cat. One is from Halloween, two are Christmas, and one is Easter. 😊 I am soon going to be moving into the finished house with my black cat. 😸 How times change, huh?
I was looking for a replacement door for my parents house and I could not find anything as nice as the original. Instead of solid wood, all that is being sold in my neighborhood is hollow core metal doors. I was surprised there are no more solid wood doors for sale in my U S neighborhood. I ended up deciding that the door was not that bad looking after all.
@@lesliekendall2206 That's a nice gesture. However the situation happened more than a year ago. I was deciding whether to change out the door before I sold the house due to my parents death. It's good to know there are nice, generous people in the world.
@@gwillis01 Thanks. And finding a door that will actually fit is another obstacle. One of the doors in the indoor (now, from a remodel) garage fit a closet in this 1910 bungalow (Gma's former home) so I re-hung that but there used to be a door at the bottom of the stairs but none of them were the right size. 🤷♀️. And one or two of them have stained glass on them. Some of the stuff here may have come from great-Gpa's house before it was torn down by a general contractor sale.
New sub! Yes, I love finding old photos and looking at old books and magazines. I've picked up some by the trash!! Yes, 80's kid here too. You are spot on. Great video!!
I had a friend who would scour the curb for antique dressers. So many "upgrade" to new stuff. I have learned to carry a screw driver to remove hardware.
Sorry, I wasn't finished before pressing the button. I was impressed with your knowledge but really enjoyed the tone of your voice and overall mannerism. 💟
I recently learned that a friend's mother died and the family threw out almost all of her belongings. They didn't even take her things to a thrift store for others to discover. It just kills me to think that everything I've collected might just be thrown in the trash like that. So sad. Anyway, I hope people decide to donate stuff to thrift stores instead. Especially: Kitchen gadgets, old electronics, vintage clothes, scarves, jeans, hats, belts, old games, playing cards, original artwork (including amateur stuff), handmade stuff, ceramics, dishes, needlework, wood furniture, any collections of things, stuffed toys, 8-tracks, home movies, books, etc. There's someone out there who will want and appreciate those things. Please don't throw them away!
I can't think of any of those things that our thrift shops will accept - exceptions maybe for vintage (designer) clothing, original artwork, and wood furniture. They're overwhelmed with books and ordinary clothing, and will no longer take analog TVs. I've offered up my childhood books - no takers. Not among family, or thrift stores, or hobby groups. Especially now, when everything could be contaminated with COVID. Mom's copies of Black Beauty and Sea Star and the My Friend Flicka trilogy will someday be in the trash.
@@PaulaZF I think that in the olden days they used to tell people to "be thoughtful" of others when disposing of anything with a cord. Electricity was still fairly new and sometimes, old warnings would be passed down through generations without ever knowing WHY. My dad was an electrician and ALWAYS cut off the cords. Could be that the appliances being thrown out because they pose a fire hazard, in which case preventing someone from taking it in an attempt to use it could have a very bad consequence.
I understand donating to a charity as 1st option...however when my mom passed away in So.Cal. in a 5k sq ft home of 40yrs...not even the Salvation Army would come & pock up boxed items..only the Veterans picked up all of her hardback books, Desco ware, cast iron skillets, Belgium hand made pasta Bowls, her 1 of kind cookie jars, etc
I was born in 1952 and it is time for me to start getting rid of stuff. I'm a big saver and collector so have lots of stuff that is probably worth a lot but I'm not up on it. I don't have an Iphone and so it is hard for me to get pictures and try to put them on ebay or something. I'm not a good seller but I have so much...always loved old things and antiques too. Barbie doll and outfits from when it first came out, collection of Scottie antiques, old books including large family Bible and black and white photos (I am a big book collector and used to be a librarian), stuff from Chain of Rocks Fun Fair Amusement Park in St. Louis, clothes from when I was in high school including black velvet suit that belonged to my exhusband, old tin toys and stuffed things that belonged to my mother including Snow White doll that she had, old board games and Ouiji Board. I have a 1970s class ring from Rutgers University that belonged to an old boyfriend of mine who died, a limited run book written by Alice Neihardt Thompson (daughter of John Neihardt "Black Elk Speaks"....she lived down the street from me on Skyrim Farm). I'm finally retired and have the time to go through my house now and cleaning out my basement but I am really clueless as to how to go about showing this stuff to those who may be interested. So it all just sits here and if I pass away it would probably go to the Salvation Army or worse. The thought of trying to sell online just kind of overwhelms me.
I have had a small lot of 40's-50's magazines on Ebay for over a year. At a minimum price. Also, books, unless they are very rare, the only people buying them are interior decorators, if they are pretty.
Picked up a lovely 1928 Singer motorized treadle sewing machine in mint condition. Only had to purchase one $10 part to be able to return to treadle use. Sometime later took out all the attachments and found a very rare one that was worth five times the cost of the machine. That was a happy day!
I'm an old dude. (really old). My grandmother gave me a first edition of the poems of Longfellow having had it in the family since way back. The pages are thin, almost transparent. Leather bound and gold lettering on cover. I'll give it to my daughter when I die rather than sell it now. I hope she never sells it. Anyways...... subscribed. Informative channel. Thanks.
It has been a pleasure listening to you. I collect smoking paraphernalia . I don’t smoke, but have always been fascinated with the art and unique workmanship that was done in the 1940’s and earlier. Plus not a lot of people collect what I do, so the market is pretty steady for pricing. Thanks for the information today. I will definitely use it.
My grandfather was a salesman for cigarette companies (Kool, Viceroy, Pall Mall, etc.) and we had all the swag. Cups, playing cards & IDK what. They were what we used in my early years (1960s). He passed in 1967. LMK if you want to exchange info. Not sure where it all is now, but we have the house to clear out, so we will stumble across it sometime soon. Got lots of other antique stuff too.
I had always said this. I can't believe the odds and ends I sold over the years. Plus what I bought at thrift stores. Never throw away out in car and drive to thrift store. They even take it out of your car for u.
I like your style sir, great video thank you for sharing. I grew up around antiques, my family cleared out estates and had antique stores since 1960. I have gone to thousands of auctions, and did a lot of dumpster diving with my mom and have found some amazing items. Once Antique's gets in your blood you can't get it out.
Thank you! I just sold a set of 5 old sash window locks for 125 bucks and the copper dust corners with screws that were removed from the stairs from my old Victorian house I was renovating for 100 bucks. I removed them, renovated, never put them back on and sold the house and brought them all with me. My kids thought I was crazy! Lol I have more salvage items to sell!
License plates from the 70's and 80's run $18-$20 a pop in collectible stores here in Portland, Oregon. Go to a the annual Steam Fair in Brooks, Or. and they start at $40-$60 each for plates from the 20's, 30's, 40's.
@@66uniqueantiques I don't think those Steam Fair vendors sell very many at those prices. Years ago I bought a nice 1948 Oregon plate for $3 bucks, except one end had a big clump of tar on it. I put some gas in a coffee tin and let the tar end soak for about 3 days, worked like a charm, no more tar.
Thank you so much for confirming what I have. I did not know what to do with a family picture of a baby shown that passed away at 6 months. It is dated in the early 1900's. I really appreciate you.
Original Thingmaker sets! My dad bought me them before I went to Kindergarten:) Few ouches, stopped burning myself. People make the old goop (fishing lure mixes). I've got most of my boxes, because I pulled the Plastigoop out, so it didn't leak & eat the styrofoam boxes. Sure, have lots of the old games older bro & sis's left behind. Kept certain things of dad's, you mentioned - and I donated old Big Band Masters, covered in termite gunk, needing special cleaning, some were wax. His best friend owned a big band radio station w/his son, and we were all proud to re-release these long, lost songs, in my dad's name over the radio waves again, for those who missed them & introduce new ones. I did keep all the valuables for the family. At least when those who weren't related by blood raided the house, while I had surgery? Took juicers & 7 tool boxes. They didn't see value in the Rockwell Apollo tools, because it's full of Engineering & Design tools, Thank God! That's his tool box he took home upon retirement, from Rockwell's Tulsa, OKs Space & Information Systems Division, from where all Apollos that went to the moon went through! For instance, Apollo 11's: CM, LM & LM were worked on. (CM block-2s wiring through interior; heatshield; mated CM to LM & constructed SLA. Sadly, they found the blue Rockwell books, including 13s - they wouldn't even give me that! I'm dad's firstborn & 1 younger brother. He's the one who let them in, with 2 U-hauls, although I was Executor. They grand thefted what they wanted, instead of visiting me, while having Cancer surgery and Chemo! They missed the most valuable, right under their noses: old Postcards, letters. Although filed in a police report, on dad's estate list, Ins won't pay me for them. Says I have no real proof.
Great video! My grandfather built the home, in the 1920s, that I grew up in...solid gumwood front door & woodwork & hutch. Beautiful wood floors, etc. If I move & sell, should I make sure the new owner wants these things? I wonder if they’d just demolish the whole house? Not sure what to do. Thanks!
Top 5 things not to throw away, any Maico, especially the 501, any mid 80s Dodge truck with a Cummins diesel, any old Snap On tools, any CZ especially the Falta replica red frame, any P51 mustangs with the merlin engine.
I'm glad I found you! So far I have items from all five categories! Old post cards and black and white photos, I even have a photo of my grandma's sister posed in her casket and the casket is standing against a wall. She died when she was young. Old books, I even have cookbooks that were ordered from different companies and they're still in the envelopes they were mailed in. Old story books and history books. Antique medicine cabinets my grandpa had. Old toys, an old robot still in the box. Four antique stained glass windows, matching set. But I don't know how to sell, who to sell it to, or how to even get started.
I knew I would be glad I subscribed! I am rehabbing a fixer-upper house and after looking at new doors I knew I would go for a salvage one instead. It's like iron vs cardboard. Love this channel.
We need the old books and magazines to preserve history. Right now not to be political but it is happening, historical statues being torn down, books being banned, definitions being changed in dictionaries. We need to preserve the history and not let it be changed for the feel good people of today.
I have bound volumes of old "Showme Magazine" humor magazine from University of Missouri when my dad was editor around 1952. Surprisely I can't donate them to the University. They are happy with just having the magazine digitized and not interested in me donating to them.
My aunt built a house, then drove all around the south to antique shops and bought windows, doors, furniture, everything in the house is antique. It's so cool!
That is awesome
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I've been a "picker" for almost 30 years. Raised my son by myself with the grace of God . I've had all this stuff before. Nothing more fun than buying something for 1 dollar and selling it for 100.00 !!!
Yes!
What about old sheet music ?
Mike, you're delivery is great. It's not just what you say, it's how you say it. A big guy with a gentle voice and clear talk. I'm subscribing.
Thanks Cheryl!
Clear talk? I had a hard time understanding his words at the end of his sentences.
If u cant say something nice, say nothing! Rude and mean.
@@TSunshineful german and hungarian are my first two languages, english is my third and I understand him perfectly. ♡
I guess Im randomly asking but does someone know a way to log back into an instagram account?
I was dumb lost the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
I am so glad that someone as young as you appreciates antiques! Thank you for that!
Absolutely Sara!! It's my life 😂
@@66uniqueantiques I was thinking the same thing, impressed as I discovered your videos tonight. Wonderful to see someone from your generation smart enough to appreciate the beauty and workmanship in woodwork, old pots and pans, etc. Thank you very much. Namaste’
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Being 'poor' and living on disability my home is filled with tons of little treasures discovered from garage sales, thrift stores, dumpsters, etc. Some things are gifts, hand me downs and little trinkets found here and there. As to their value, I really don't know, but to me it's all priceless. I've told my son after I pass to have some items appraised and then do what you wish with everything else. The only thing he's not allowed to do is toss it in the trash, it must be passed along in some manner; garage sale, given away, donated, etc. It's always valuable to someone else! My biggest prize was finding a stained glass door that some neighbors were throwing out. The door was rotted, but the stained glass is real and amazing! It's now a piece of art in my garden! Yes, one person's trash is anothers treasure!
Awesome Find! We are the same way never like taking anything to the dump
I totally agree. About 45 years ago, I was living on a very tight budget. Actually, I was too poor to have a budget, nevertheless, I would search through antique shops and garage sales. I found a Lladro figurine at an estate sale, I paid $4.00. It’s worth about $350. In an antique shop I bought a pewter charger, for $1.00. It’s been appraised as 17th century pewter worth $1000.00+.
My treasures.
@@mchapman132 Honestly, if you bought something for $4 and held onto it for 45 years, $350 is not much. Your enjoyment of it personally is a different matter. Monetarily, you would have been better off making an investment.
@@sleddy01 - the monetary value is not important, it’s the joy of owning it. Lol, I’m sure a financial advisor would take the time to invest my $5.00. Lol
Actually, a $4.00 item increasing to $350.00 isn’t too shabby, almost 9000%, but as I said, it wasn’t purchased as an investment, it was just the joy of being able to own it.
My homes were my big investments.
... Though gesture of course comes with good intentions.. tbh the best treasure you can pass onto your son.. is peace of mind and time to mourn your earthly passing and any actual $ from YOU sorting out YOUR things - instead of the struggle of departing with in your words
“ton of your treasures” ... Unless he has nothing going on in his own life- why would you leave what took most likely a lifetime to acquire in ͟yo͟u͟r͟ o͟w͟n͟ t͟a͟s͟t͟e͟ for your kid to deal with in only a matter of x-amount time, while grieving -or he might hold onto out of guilt/uncertainty.
Sure, some things are nice to cherish long term- but to unload an entire house (presumably “filled”) without specific direction, value-suggestion is another. Just saying...
not only truly extraordinarily thoughtful to be organized for your living loved ones-
it most likely be a really nice bonding moment for both of you to share while knowing and holding onto which particular special items that you both hold dear to heart. Just saying.
☮️🙏💟 ~ FYI, Gen X Antique & Art Dealer
Nicely done video Mike! I am an older collector that has a huge collection of vintage toys (many boxed), American Flyer & Lionel electric trains, vintage metal, cardboard, and paper signs, postcards, comic books, old magazines, etc. The only suggestion that I can make to new collectors is to collect what you love and what you have an emotional attachment to. My townhouse is a big man cave with a lot of what I collect nicely displayed on the walls, in show cases, etc...literally everywhere! The decline in market values is offset by the feeling I get when I walk around my place and am surrounded by things that bring me great joy and take me back to my younger days and simpler times! I get an adrenaline rush every day! For me, I feel that I have built somewhat of a 'Time Machine!' The neighbors in my development often knock on my door and ask to come in to show their friends my collection and buy a 10 cent Coke from my 1955 Coca-Cola machine or get some gum from my penny gum vendors. This usually initiates an interesting conversation about the past and the old days. I love to see that you being a much younger guy than myself (I'm 67 years old) has such passion for these relics of the past! Keep it going Mike...!
Thanks! I really appreciate the compliment! Sounds like you have quite a museum to show off. If you ever get time I'd love to see your collection. Email me some pics if you are able to. If not I will just visualize it in my head lol. Thanks again for watching and God Bless
Quilts! Too many people throw out quilts (handmade) made in the 30s, 40s, 50s etc. Don't throw these out! If you don't like it, donate it or sell it. The same with flour sacks and old fabric - don't throw it out. Find someone that wants it.
I love quilts
I have a handmade silk tie patchwork quilt from my great grandmother. The hand tied knotting has come apart in a few places and not sure if I should fix it or hire someone but it’s perfect otherwise.
Their useful ! Keep you warm, no reason to throw them out. At least, give them away.
Cindy Reynolds I have a tie quilt my mother made. She went to garage sales and bought up all the old ties she could find and made a beautiful quilt out of them! I get lots of compliments from people who have seen it but of course it is my mother who deserves all the credit.
@@cindyreynolds1002 - my recommendation is that, unless you know for sure what you’re doing and are confident you can repair it properly, it would probably be best to hire someone, if you can afford it. Just be sure that they know what they’re doing too! You don’t want to risk yourself or anyone else making it worse instead of better! Good luck! ☺️🙏❤️
My Grandfather recently passed, about 15 years after my Grandmother... When it was time to finally clean stuff up I kept all of their report cards, year books, scrap books full of; postcards, newspaper clippings and holiday cards and I took a lot of their old B&W photos. I have photos of my Grandpa in the army stationed in Germany in 1958 even. I just find it all so fascinating!
That is awesome!! You have to hold on to his history and keep the legacy in the family
My Las Vegas buddy was also stationed in Germany at that time. Remember another famous person there at that time? Elvis.
@@27leafs I had no idea! Funny because my Grandma and Grandpa had been married a bit by then and she was the biggest Elvis fan. What a time that must have been for her. I have a picture of him sitting on his cot with an 8x10 Portrait of her in the background and then I also have that 8x10 of her… I really miss them!!
Part of my family comes from the region of North Carolina that historically has made beautiful hardwood furniture. It is nice to hear you give it the respect it deserves. Quality craftsmanship that will last for decades, even centuries! Sometimes it can be a challenge to fit some pieces in smaller apartments, but it is SO worth it to surround yourself with that beauty!
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Yep. As fifties east coast kid I certainly remember NC furniture. Among other things...
@@66uniqueantiques Thank you
My parents (95 yrs old) home has nothing but antiques. Most from Sweden 🇸🇪 from my grandparents home. My home is full of them also that has been handed down to me. My home in NC is full of family pieces also. Love 💕love 💕 my hand me downs!!
That is awesome! 🙂🙂
I believe whole heartily that someone's trash is another's treasure❣️I am a single mom and I appreciate all your help 😘❤️ Thrift stores are the only places that I can afford to shop❣️So PLEASE🙏 keep donating 👍👍👍👍👍 HAPPY NEW YEAR 💓
That’s absolutely right “one man’s trash is another ones treasure” I always believe nothing should ever be thrown away if you don’t want something donate it to a thrift store and somebody will appreciate it
When I find postcards and photos that I can figure out where the were taken I mail then to the historical society in that location. it often costs me very little and I have a great collection of thank you letters from all over the United States.
That is a cool idea!
@@66uniqueantiques I write a note that if they have it in their collection already they can use it to sell or give away in fundraising activities.
That's awesome. Good for you!
@@rogers4845 Thats a kind idea. Good thinking!
That is an amazing collection to have ❤
Whoot Whoot!! I've got tons of "stuff" like this. Been a picker all my life. It absolutely amazes me at what people toss or don't want after a loved one passed. I'm currently in a situation where a good friend of mine passed. His family took what they wanted and I can have the rest. Lots of books. Best part is, is Ima Michigander like you. I'm glad I found your site!!
Sorry for your loss but at least his stuff is going to a good place
I have a boat load of old Life Mags... from the 40's and 50's. The ads are amazing.
I love looking through those!
I kept one because it had an article of the Beatles. Great Mustang ad for $2,000.
When I was younger I found albums in a dumpster, Black Sabbath, Beatles, and I'm 62 now, still have them
What great Finds
That was quite the find Susan if you don't mind me calling you Susan but when I was a kid I went with my dad to the city dump to dump some some trash and while we were out there I found Stacks and stacks of beatle records that have been thrown away it was during the time when I think was Harrison said that we were more popular than God and everybody started throwing away Beaver records I still have those records I take care of those records and they still sound fantastic here's a toast to your good fortune enjoy Black Sabbath and the Beatles take care and God bless you
I collect old sewing patterns. I have ones from the 1920s to the 50s. I think they are beautiful. I also have a small but nice collection of plates, cups and saucers etc, they are in a stunning old bow front china cabinet with etched swans on the glass fronts. I just love the things I have.
That is so cool! I've seen those and they are nice
I collect botanical pieces...bowls shaped like cabbages, jam pots like strawberries etc. Look beautiful displayed in my family room bookshelves, room leads to deck and gardens. I also look for Pyrex cookware, copper molds, storage containers etc. I love my things as well....and that should be every home. Fill it with what you love, not what the latest magazines tell you you should like.🤗😷🇨🇦
@@missg.5940 Sounds like you have a really nice collection of things you love. I think in trying to become more environmentally friendly is what made me really appreciate the things I have. I now have very little plastic in my home compared to what I used to have. I appreciate the workmanship that goes into the old items after all they still look as beautiful as when they were made. Stay safe and your mask emoji reminded me that I need to get making masks . Have a great new year at least better than this last year from New Zealand
Found a big box of sewing patterns that I had unfortunately kept in my damp basement and they are ruined. Had to throw them away.
@@loricampbell1164 Oh no. There would have been some stunning ones in amongst them. I have put mine into individual sealed bags and the live in containers under my bed. Some of mine are very fragile and in their bags they will always stay. Stay safe
I'm a newbie here but this video is about something I love! When I was a kid, my grandma gave me a set of postcards that were from her family. I didn't really think much about them, being ten years old, but much later, I started looking them up and found one Valentine's Day card was a Samuel Schmucker and worth about $30. So I started collecting and found another Schmucker, this time a Halloween one, which is currently valued at $350! I am from Logansport, IN, and have collected over 100 cards about Logansport. Once when I was doing research at the historical society, the curator brought me a book that had a bill of sale from a C.W. Ray...my grandfather! She graciously made me a copy of it. I also have three antique city maps framed on my wall, depicting early Logansport. I also collect labels and other ephemera and items from an early Logansport business called "JB Linus", who was a physician and perfumed. I love history!
That is awesome!! Love hearing how people got into antiques! We have a collecting 101 video on postcards you should check out
It is illegal in most communities for people to salvage stuff from official city dumps. It probably has to do with the public safety from bacteria and viruses in such places. So unless you live in a little town in the Midwest, I would be very cautious about going to a city dump to search through the trash. Paid workers there will probably demand you throw out anything you collect (they probably take it home later). Our community has a day 4 times a year when people can put stuff in front of their house and city trucks come by to collect it. I notice that a lot of items vanish before the city trucks arrive. This is legal.
I love that I have so many things you mentioned! Especially since I'm always having people tell me, "Get rid of that junk!"
No! Stay strong and hold on to those treasures! 🙂
@@66uniqueantiques I will, but I have a problem with who to leave them too. I keep hoping one of my children or grandchildren will come to love them and the connections with great grandparents and beyond. i have a wedding present to my 2nd great grandmother's wedding gift of a goblet from 1842.
Maybe try teaching them the history of the items because sometimes kids just don't understand antiques is all
Over 50 years ago my mother found an oak wash stand and two small decorative side tables on bulk trash day. That began her antique business.
Soon she had me at the dump, pregnant with my first child, scrambling to pull up a brass bed.
Cheap is good. Free is better
Getting something free and selling it is best
Great videos
That is awesome Susan! Thanks for watching
I love old furniture. I love second hand items. This video so speaks my language.
New subscriber from Surrey England 🏴
That's Awesome! Old Furniture is a weakness of mine as well
Wow you're the person I should talk to even though the piece that I have should be long to a museum it's about 500 years old it's a bowl from the 1500s with a painting of Elizabeth the first and if you know someone that wants it drop me a line
Those are the pieces id love to see! So many great items out there to find
One other comment - my father was an upholsterer and interior decorator and most of the furniture I grew up with were frames from old used furniture that he re-upholstered. After 40 or 50 years we still use these and are in good condition. If you ever woudl liek to see a few pictures of my father's upholstery work would gladly email them to you.
Absolutely! 66uniqueantiques@gmail.com
If you can afford to reupholster a good piece of furniture it’s a great investment. They last forever. Things just are not made that well anymore
@@dittohead7044 You nailed it. It's a damaged back for me. All new 'modern couches and chairs are useless for me. I love high-backed sofas & wing chairs!
I really laughed when you said to leave Walmart clothes in the trash, because they simply ARE trash to begin with. (LOL) Preach it, brother! I've been saying that for years and years!
😂 Thanks Eric
I used to buy old photos from thrift stores and frame them . Actually I told people they were all my relatives and I would die laughing when they would say yes I see the resemblance 😂
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I hang these strangers on the wall and make up Crazy stories about them. Just bought a large convex glass frame of a WW2 solider. Still coming up with a respectable story for him. Happy New Year!
That is so great! Love the idea
@@oscargoldfield1593 WWII soldier was hiding in a farmhouse basement in German
countryside by beautiful daughter. Fell in love, she got pregnant and he rejoined his unit and sent home to the States. Went back later could not find her or child, died searching for her. And on, and on and on
I have a few Betty Boo things for sale...cheap.
Everything you said!! And number one is absolutely huge, our home is mid century (not the fancy modern kind but we love it) and we’ve been looking to restore the cabinets, they were painted white at some point in the 90’s and we wanna strip them and refinish to their original state and find the hardware for them... good lord finding enough hardware has been a trip, KEEP THOSE ARCHITECTURAL PIECES FOLKS!
Yes!! 😃😃🙂🙂
I would ad 1 more thing to this list and that's old cookware. Especially cast iron. Cast iron cookware is hot right now too. Great vid!
I will agree with that! Thanks for watching
@@66uniqueantiques yes IVE been shopping for old cookware.
Old beat-up kitchen sinks. Tin or copper ceiling tiles.
Old sets of corningware is highly collectable and worth big $$$$
Grizwalds can be 200$ for a 9" skillet 😬
I absolutely love old furniture! I love antiques if the kids want to put Grammies old things in Good Will, what they couldn’t love I most assuredly will!
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Yep, and that is what is happening, more for me, lol!
I can't believe the number of times people have complained about my saving those kinds of things. That's part of the value of the antiques, the grief given to the people who stored and protected these things.
Absolutely!
There ARE people out there that treasure and preserve historical events places and people.
Yes there are and hopefully we get more and more
So I just acquired an old family trunk. It includes letters from my grandfather to my grandmother early 1900s as well as letters from my uncle to the Family from WWII.
That is awesome! Enjoy!
Wow Roxanne, that's a treasure you have there.
My uncle’s letters to his family during WWII are part of the collection at the University of Florida. Some historians will be glad to read them there. My uncle’s only interesting action was defending the bridge over the Rhine at Ramagen, famous for the movie of the same name.
Your local museum or historical society or state historian would be thrilled to have them. But, small non- profits often can't pay.
Check values of the stamps and WWII postmarks.
I really like your thoughts about avoiding revisionist history through reading old magazines and books.
I scour thrift stores for old Bibles, especially those printed before WWII. I also treasure my Grandma's old cookbooks and try to find Depression-era cookbooks for canning and preserving :) There is nothing that can replace old books!
My county library appears to have an agenda of destroying or "discarding" certain history-related books.
Yeah, you can learn all about Washington chopping down a cherry tree.
@@gordon3186 You're assuming YOU know what what I'm talking about; and, that I don't. Bookburners have no excuses.
@@onion6foot -- I was responding to the OP. If I was responding to your comment I would have done what you did and hit "reply" just under your post.
You hit the nail on the head with old magazine being in the moment. I grew up reading war era Life magazines that were written when they did not know the outcome. The ads are as revealing as the articles
I have refurbished an old, weathered shutter. I use it to display little paintings that would look awkward or make too many holes in my wall.
I love it!!!
@@66uniqueantiques I love your advice about well-loved objects with personality. "Collecting" is too much like "hoarding" but keeping quality, well-loved things in good condition is comforting and healthy.
I would love those motel chairs.
My 80s child still has his lego and they are different than the ones from now.
Yes those are very cool! They have quite a value right now
I just found your channel I like how you're talking about things not to throw away this generation has become throwaway generation and get a new one but then used to be made very well
100% agree! Hopefully we can teach the young kids about holding on to antiques and cherishing them
Isn't it awful how kids now days just throw it away and they don't take care of what they do have. If something breaks they just shrug and say ' I'll just get a new one'. Mom said I would put my Barbie's back in the box every night when I was done playing with them for the night. I still have the Barbie's, but the boxes disintegrated. We didn't get a lot of toys like they do today so we cherished each one.
....it's NOT, this generation...it's MANY GENERATIONS... recycle+reuse....yes, there are items that can't be...but, being a creative person sure helps!!! 💥
I have so many of the things you mentioned in this list. Ive recently found over a 100 old radio guide magazines from the 30's and a book that was a gift to some guy named steve with a handwritten note inside front cover from and signed Henry Ford.. Totally stoked!
I enjoyed what you said about furniture. Painting furniture goes in cycles. Victorian furniture was so dark and heavy the grandchildren began to Lighten those heavy antiques up with a little paint. Periodically someone would come along strip all the paint off and say, “ oh my goodness what was wrong with these people? why in the world did they ever paint this!?!” In the late 1960s to early 1990s we all started stripping the paint off; I can remember myself saying; “oh my goodness, what was wrong with the person who painted this? This is solid oak!” Then my children got sick and tired of all the solid oak “everything” because the furniture stores put out a ton of oak in the 90s till 2000 so they started painting all over again! But my point is: the good stuff may get painted and it may get stripped but like a good man it sticks around!
Very true
My mother, in the eighties refinished a Victorian parlour table. It is showing wear and tear as cats and plants have taken their toll, but this spring it will be sanded and painted a lucious coral colour. I have a Victorian carved parlour chair that was my paternal grandmother’s, that is now glossy apple green, wit a cream, coral, green and yellow paisley print. I did it as a weddinggift, and they loved it, I have seen one like it done in high gloss black with black and white houndstooth. Just stunning! In a high end shop these would cost a fortune. Old carved ornate furniture blossoms with colour added. To me paint is a woman’s duct tape😉😷🇨🇦
As the saying goes: "journalism is history's first draft" It's interesting to see what was said about famous people way back when they were young and on the way to fame
When going to thrift stores and yard sales, take along a blacklight flashlight and check antique glass for uranium it will glow bright neon green. Its worth money, especially dark blue cobalt uranium glass . Major money.. I paid $50 for one little salt bowl 2 inches square. Cobalt uranium glass with the tiny sterling silver spoon. It was a MAJOR find. My sister in law's Christmas gift.. you can buy the flashlights on amazon. Never go antiquing without one.
Great Advice!
It will also show repairs in old china and ceramic. Very handy.
@@oscargoldfield1593 I did not know that. Thank you for letting me know!
I love to look at and can appreciate the beauty of antiques and the memories that old things can help us recall. I love embroidered linens like vintage tea table tablecloths. I have ONE. My other love is Russian Palekh boxes, those little papier mache boxes finished with glossy black lacquer with exquisite little hand painted scenes from Russian fairy tales. I have four of those, but really, four makes a lovely display and are enough. Our few family heirlooms will go to our kids. I display what I have, I don't decorate except for Christmas, and we have little in storage (no basement, attic, or outbuildings). Too much stuff causes me worry at age 69, and it interferes with my serenity. I cull closets repeatedly and choose to live with less. I know that people at other stages of life may need to acquire things for their growing families, and this is fine. When the item has done its work for you, like a baby crib, take a photo of it, sell it and squirrel away the money for your kid's college fund. OR donate it to a young mother who really NEEDS it. If you want to save things to sell and want to get into buying and selling, that's great and have at it! It takes all kinds to make a world.
Absolutely! Thanks for the comment
I have a bunch of antique embroidered things. My favorites are the crocheted pieces that were used on tables and the backs and arms of over-stuffed furniture. I have so many that I can't even display them all.
@@lesliekendall2206 They were called anti-macassars because men used macassar oil at the turn of the century to condition and style their hair and this could stain upholstery. My grandparents had them on all their high-backed upholstered furniture. They usually had some embroidery and were edged with lace. They pinned them at the backs of furniture where the head could rest and also at elbows. Grandma used straight pins to hold them and later she may have used those screw-in plastic button type thingies...
@@virginiasoskin9082 Thank you. That's very interesting. Makes me surprised they're still so clean but maybe mine were crocheted after the popularity of macassar oil.
@@lesliekendall2206 Well, sometimes things that once served an actual use keep getting used out of habit, so yours may have been used after the oil went out of style or perhaps they were used in a front parlor that was never used by the family but only by company, so they got little use, but were used simply for decoration. I am trying to think of something else like that kept being used or displayed out of habit long after their original use died out.....hm. How about those heavy velvet curtains hung on the sidesof wide openings between rooms? Portieres I think they were called. My same Grandma had narrow ones, maybe 18-24" wide, hung on short rods extending from the sides of the open walk through and they did not close. They were just there to add a softer look to a wide opening between the LR and DR. This opening actually housed pocket doors which they would only pull closed in summer when they were running their window air conditioner in the LR. It was an arts and crafts style house and I remember it like it was yesterday. We spent lots of time in that house b/c it was just a few doors down from our house built in 1957. It is still standing but has been added on to, and heaven knows what the new owners did to it over the years. I HOPE they redid the kitchen because it was a 1940's style with fake tile backsplash, white enamel cabinets with red handles, and pearlized reddish counters. I loved her window over the kitchen sink.
I've always refinished and repurposed old furniture. Real wood has qualities you don't get today unless you pay big bux
Very true
Pitch!? Think: Landfill before coin.
Watch for teak wood , it's worth another 55 to 65 dollars a board foot. So peeps look at picnic tables furniture buffets and tables. its out there and if u find it u did great.
@@deannakortz3620 what's teak wood?
I've got a piece that needs refinishing. Have you ever seen a thing that looks like a mirrored vanity with its legs cut off? It's weird. Like a full length mirror and the sides are like 2' tall. I'm in my Gma's former home (she was born in 1906) and I'd never seen one before. I don't even know what it's called.
I travel to my cabin outside Grayling, MI all the time. I will make it a point to stop by your store next spring. I got a lot of stuff left in my cabin when I bought it. I love old county maps, before the Interstates.
Awesome! See you in the spring Rick
I love 80s toys kids will never how fun life really was. As kid back from 90s n under imaginations was everything!
100% agree!
You can only hold on to so much 'stuff'. I had a notion of doing some online selling...came to nothing. But, I love that young folks like you are helping to keep these wonderful old things out of the landfills.
Absolutely! Passing it on to the next generation hopefully as well
You're right about board games. You reminded me of "Mouse Trap" a board and plastic Rube Goldberg game. Ya can't replicate the experience of seeing that 'trap' catching a losing mouse on a computer.😺
I totally agree
I collect many pop culture things to include postcards. What I like to do is to is get new postcards to places I visit. Then I find old ones from those places at antique stores and put them next to each other.
What a cool idea!
When we cleaned out my grandmother's storage in the 80s, we threw out a huge box of vintage postcards and stationery. I think I pulled out a half dozen cards that appealed to me, but we didn't learn until we got back from the trip that there would be any interest in them at all. As far as furniture goes, most of theirs was either handmade or the Walmart equivalent of the day. We do still have boxes of photographs and a few tintypes. I took the tintypes to a local museum who gave us tips on preserving them. We have these huge panoramic photos of the military regiments grandpa had been in, and it sort of breaks my heart that social media wasn't popular enough decades ago for me to try and find the people in the photos.
Wow! That is awesome stuff to hold on to
Bummer on the post cards.
Oh My Goodness!!! Please post old photographs to some place like Ancestry.com!!!! A lady posted an old black and white photo in open forum and it turned out to be my Grandmother at the age of 8 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it!!!!!!!!! It was definitely her!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's cool to hear
How did you find it? Aren't there literally thousand of pics on there?
riverraisin1 You are right! All I can say is that the Lord works in mysterious ways! I was just looking through the forum for about an hour and Shock there it was. I could not believe it!!
But it is definitely her. I showed the picture to my father and he verified that it was her!!
@@sbnsbaker1 What a great story! Did you find a new set of cousins, or??
That is so cool! 😍
You just said you had 90 subscribers in 2019 when you made this. Now in April 2021, you have 25K! That’s the true sign of a great, up and coming channel. Enjoyed two of you videos with my lunch today. The content is far more interesting and informative than anything on tv these days . Keep up the great work!
It has been an amazing year and we are excited to keep putting out content and connecting with everyone! This is so much fun
I've thrown things out or donated them because it's a big hassle to find someone willing to pay the price. Then the shipping costs. Been there done that. It works for you if that's your business.
I understand that mindset Steve, it does take some work but sometimes it's well worth it
I have post cards dated 1914, passed on to me from my dad, they relate to the Irish Republic war of Independence
Very Cool!
Up the rebels!
There are social media channels and youtubers dedicated to showing the ads.
i have postcards too i recently found that were sent home from my g-grandpa from wwI. fun find!
I have SO MANY neighbors with antique/salvaged house millwork in their basements and garages because they're going to "put it in their house someday".
Just remember that many of the old window frames will be painted with lead paints. I would guess your example used as a photo frame is lead paint, and since it is peeling the paint can get into the environment. Just be careful. Get a lead test kit and wash your hands . If you MUST have it give it a clear coat of new...
that's true. Thank you for pointing this out. this is an excellent advice.
Great reminder! So many younger people are not as aware of lead paint as a REAL danger to the enviornment! 😱😲😷
I have a lot of cast iron cookware, but also the very early irons (pressing clothes). My house is a mess right now, because storage units were emptied last October. My “stuff” was packed up in 2005 (I was a collector, collected everything), and it is so amazing how the stuff is coming out. I could wear a white dress & then go shopping without changing. It is unbelievably clean. After a minimum of 100 moves, I knew how to pack. My problem is I just need everything gone. I’ve given away several thousands dollars worth of stuff that didn’t make a dent. I’m 66 years old, never expected my stuff to be in storage for over 15 years, but everything, including glassware is coming out perfect (had to have 4 storage units because I wrapped breakables so thickly to ensure no breakage). Collectibles are now retired, magazines & old books, especially children’s that I started collecting (from antique stores) when I was 17 years old. I have to have surgery very soon & it comes with a 4 week recovery, but I can barely walk thru my house & garage is containing last storage unit. I have scrabble board from the 70’s and many black & white photos & photos from 1800’s. We thought some of the babies looked dead & oh goodness, didn’t realize they did take photos of dead babies. I have huge collection of cards from the Las Vegas casinos, as I’ve lived here since 1970.
So if any Vegas people want to come & make a deal, text me at 702-994-6889. If you call, you’ll have to leave message as I won’t answer. Btw, I have very long photograph my grandfather gave me (he also gave me the old photographs, so in this case, they are my family, he was born in 1894), but very long photo is of the US Calvary camp (all tents) on border of AZ & Mexico when they were after Pancho Villa. It’s all written on the photograph, from the negative, I guess. I have so much more that a lot I can’t even remember. I was a manager at a large thrift store here in Vegas. I have impressed myself with how clean storage is, & have not found one big, dead or alive. Absolutely no signs of mice either which is just so amazing. Proceeds are to go to a Christian ministry.
Hopefully someone takes you up on your offer
Wish I lived closer.
Don't throw away old antique dolls even of they have come apart. People like me are always on the lookout for tiny porcelains dolls, , china head dolls, wood dolls with porcelain heads and glass eyes. The parts might not sell for much, but better than throwing them in a landfill. Some people make art dolls too, using parts.
They are tough to move right now but I've seen the dolls being remade info scary looking dolls for Halloween
If you're interested i have a couple of items I've no idea what to do with.
I wish i knew where to go or who to talk to about some of this stuff i got probably 200 old benie babies
I have a doll that when tipped upside down it makes a sound ,,have you come across any like it,,,
I got two or 5 of old dolls
I totally agree.My home has old coathooks,windows recycled timber etc.Love a bit of the past mixed with the new.Great channel.
I totally agree! Thanks
Watch Curiosity Inc he’s great at saving whole houses and their treasures from the landfill!!! Also when someone refurbishes a historical building they are in need of hardware and trim etc.
Great Video. I recently came across an old High-Back Cane Chair with nothing wrong with the cane. I found out, it maybe an Ethan Allen Made chair. I was unaware that Ethan Allen made furniture from over 75 years ago. The chair is very old and a tell-tale feature is the workmanship under the seat with tiny springs that attach the zig-zag springs
Thanks! Nice find
Loved this video I’m living in Malta and there is so much here that could sell but finding someone to value them is tricky. Thanks 🤗
That is usually the tough part anywhere
I have some magazines from the WWII era and I will never let them go. It is a moment captured in time, and I enjoy looking at them and appreciating what was, but also where we are now.
I am the same way!! Always nice to appreciate our past
I bought all the top magazines when John Kennedy Jr got killed and never even opened them or looked through them..probably not worth anything but I actually thought to do that just incase they were one of these days and ill give them to my grandkids when they're older maybe someone will remember John Jr still by then.
They might be worth something down the line
If you get a chance watch America in Color 1960's. I have magazines & campaign stuff from JFK. America in Color is fantastic. The 60's are ancient history today. JFK, MLK, BEATLES, & WOODSTOCK. I am glad I was there. ☺
My neighbor buys storage units and resells the contents. What doesn’t sell gets pitched. It breaks my heart when I see old photo albums in the trash. I have looked and tried to locate former owners but have never succeeded.
Yea that is the crappy part of this industry. Family history gets destroyed
I found a box of old pictures. I learned the lady's name, her parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents names, her children, and the life she led. Who her father worked for, the yearly family vacations, and her wedding album. It took me 10 years to track down her son, and I was so excited I could hardly contain myself. His response was so underwhelming, and he was so not interested, I regret not keeping them for myself. I had much admiration for this stranger, even though she had died 10 years before I got the box.
@@bjornsmom123 what a shame. But the box took you on a beautiful journey!
Video caught my eye in the “home” screen. My parents both grew up on farms (I’m a 60’s child 😵) and I can remember all kinds of cool things from visiting my grandparents. I’m a hoarder at heart so you don’t have to worry about anything getting tossed lol. Love looking at antique and consignment stores....gonna check out more of your channel. TYFS NEW SUBBIE HERE MICHIGAN ❤️🦋💜
Awesome thanks for giving us a chance and hopefully we keep you around 🙂🙂
I collect vintage ads that's about household and beauty from the 1950s to the 1980s. They should be preserved and not to be thrown away.
Absolutely Steven! Thanks for perserving history
Love them! I was born to late, I woulda loved being a mom in the 50's.
Love his presentation, so down to earth yet informed. And very nice, too. Kudos!
Thanks Christine!
Magazines are a superb resource. I bought a huge collection of military history magazines (in french) and they are excellent. Books should never be destroyed. I still have my soldiers from 50 years ago and I've never stopped collecting.
100% agree
Hi from Logan, Utah. This will be my first time actually watching live. Yippie!!
Thanks Sonia!
What I have thrown in the dumpster when I was 5 I would have admired 50yrs. later
Hear that all to.often. If only we knew what to hold on to that long ago we would be sitting on gold mines
@@66uniqueantiques Actually not everything goes to be treasure. Stamps, PhoneCards e.g. are non-sellers.
Roman Copper Coins...2000yrs. old but still mostly worthless.
Alllll the 1960-1968 Barbie dolls and their tiny hand knit clothing made by a talented family friend. They were pulled from my storage and sold for pennies to a young neighbor girl by my well-meaning mom when I went to college.
You were throwing things in dumpsters when you were five???
@@wdbreezy : me too. In fact, I heartlessly sold all the tiny hand-knit Barbie clothing that my aunts lovingly knitted for me.....I didn't value it like I did "commercial stuff by Mattel".
Ironically I have spent my adult life buying BACK the toys I had as a child....
I have many of the games and toys from my son who was born in the early 80’s. I have tried to give them to family members but nobody wants them. If you don’t want to deal with photographing, posting, fielding calls/messages and meeting, it becomes a burden. I donate them so I imagine that many others do the same, hoping that it helps the charity and that someone else will enjoy them.
That works as well just as long as they don't go to the trash it's all good
DONT throw them away..I'm 82..sold a gas station & 10 unit motel a couple years ago. HUGE mistake I didn't know what to do then. Makes me sick to the k if only I had seen these videos. I do have old gas cans the guy at auction place said were not worth anything. I have old 5 gal. Amoco -Standard gas cans & couple small ones. I live in Midwest No. West IOWA..45 hi. From Sioux City,Ia ..where would I ask or take these to. Look for antique dealer or what. ? My Son they'll take advantage of me. I can't help her in the Navy out to sea. THANK YOU SO MUCH for help
@@janicemcguire5839 I try to give things to people who want them, antique trunk that used to be my great-grandmother, WWII military footlocker from a paratrooper uncle, but people consider items as clutter. Nobody wants fine china, crystal or silver. I have my great-grandfather’s roll top desk but they prefer junk from IKEA or something that won’t last. Too many people watch the shows with decorators declaring something hideous or outdated so that keeps consumers buying fads in order to feel that they are fashionable. I prefer quality that lasts and buy things that last. I know that anyone dealing with my stuff will just take it to the dump. I want someone to enjoy it.
I love old photos books and magazines. I rescue books all the time. I agree old board games old toys so collectible their so fun!
They’re so fun cool channel
Thanks
You are what I wish I could be doing. You can see the passion you have for it. glad found your channel
Thanks Kevin! Start small with a garage sale purchase and sell on Facebook marketplace. It can grow and quick if you have the eye
Wow! So cool!👍
I'm currently restoring a Victorian built in 1895. We found postcards in the walls from 1917, 1918, and 1919, to the original owner's widow, who lived there with her black cat. One is from Halloween, two are Christmas, and one is Easter. 😊
I am soon going to be moving into the finished house with my black cat. 😸 How times change, huh?
Haha that is cool! Check that Halloween postcard could be quite valuable
I was looking for a replacement door for my parents house and I could not find anything as nice as the original. Instead of solid wood, all that is being sold in my neighborhood is hollow core metal doors. I was surprised there are no more solid wood doors for sale in my U S neighborhood. I ended up deciding that the door was not that bad looking after all.
I've got old wood doors sitting around in Boise, Idaho.
@@lesliekendall2206 That's a nice gesture. However the situation happened more than a year ago. I was deciding whether to change out the door before I sold the house due to my parents death. It's good to know there are nice, generous people in the world.
@@gwillis01 Thanks. And finding a door that will actually fit is another obstacle. One of the doors in the indoor (now, from a remodel) garage fit a closet in this 1910 bungalow (Gma's former home) so I re-hung that but there used to be a door at the bottom of the stairs but none of them were the right size. 🤷♀️. And one or two of them have stained glass on them. Some of the stuff here may have come from great-Gpa's house before it was torn down by a general contractor sale.
New sub! Yes, I love finding old photos and looking at old books and magazines. I've picked up some by the trash!! Yes, 80's kid here too. You are spot on. Great video!!
Thanks Julie!
My local library has a big book sale every years of donated book. Lots of old classic books. You see everything there.
I had a friend who would scour the curb for antique dressers. So many "upgrade" to new stuff. I have learned to carry a screw driver to remove hardware.
Good idea
Sorry, I wasn't finished before pressing the button. I was impressed with your knowledge but really enjoyed the tone of your voice and overall mannerism. 💟
Thanks for the sub and the compliments
I recently learned that a friend's mother died and the family threw out almost all of her belongings. They didn't even take her things to a thrift store for others to discover. It just kills me to think that everything I've collected might just be thrown in the trash like that. So sad. Anyway, I hope people decide to donate stuff to thrift stores instead. Especially: Kitchen gadgets, old electronics, vintage clothes, scarves, jeans, hats, belts, old games, playing cards, original artwork (including amateur stuff), handmade stuff, ceramics, dishes, needlework, wood furniture, any collections of things, stuffed toys, 8-tracks, home movies, books, etc. There's someone out there who will want and appreciate those things. Please don't throw them away!
Yes!! Something that we preached daily
I can't think of any of those things that our thrift shops will accept - exceptions maybe for vintage (designer) clothing, original artwork, and wood furniture. They're overwhelmed with books and ordinary clothing, and will no longer take analog TVs. I've offered up my childhood books - no takers. Not among family, or thrift stores, or hobby groups. Especially now, when everything could be contaminated with COVID. Mom's copies of Black Beauty and Sea Star and the My Friend Flicka trilogy will someday be in the trash.
I had a neighbor once who threw out their small appliances and cut off the electric cord first. What were they thinking?!?!?
@@PaulaZF I think that in the olden days they used to tell people to "be thoughtful" of others when disposing of anything with a cord. Electricity was still fairly new and sometimes, old warnings would be passed down through generations without ever knowing WHY. My dad was an electrician and ALWAYS cut off the cords. Could be that the appliances being thrown out because they pose a fire hazard, in which case preventing someone from taking it in an attempt to use it could have a very bad consequence.
I understand donating to a charity as 1st option...however when my mom passed away in So.Cal. in a 5k sq ft home of 40yrs...not even the Salvation Army would come & pock up boxed items..only the Veterans picked up all of her hardback books, Desco ware, cast iron skillets, Belgium hand made pasta
Bowls, her 1 of kind cookie jars, etc
I was born in 1952 and it is time for me to start getting rid of stuff. I'm a big saver and collector so have lots of stuff that is probably worth a lot but I'm not up on it. I don't have an Iphone and so it is hard for me to get pictures and try to put them on ebay or something. I'm not a good seller but I have so much...always loved old things and antiques too. Barbie doll and outfits from when it first came out, collection of Scottie antiques, old books including large family Bible and black and white photos (I am a big book collector and used to be a librarian), stuff from Chain of Rocks Fun Fair Amusement Park in St. Louis, clothes from when I was in high school including black velvet suit that belonged to my exhusband, old tin toys and stuffed things that belonged to my mother including Snow White doll that she had, old board games and Ouiji Board. I have a 1970s class ring from Rutgers University that belonged to an old boyfriend of mine who died, a limited run book written by Alice Neihardt Thompson (daughter of John Neihardt "Black Elk Speaks"....she lived down the street from me on Skyrim Farm). I'm finally retired and have the time to go through my house now and cleaning out my basement but I am really clueless as to how to go about showing this stuff to those who may be interested. So it all just sits here and if I pass away it would probably go to the Salvation Army or worse. The thought of trying to sell online just kind of overwhelms me.
We have a video coming out Sunday that I hope will help
When you determine the best option tell me.
I have had a small lot of 40's-50's magazines on Ebay for over a year. At a minimum price. Also, books, unless they are very rare, the only people buying them are interior decorators, if they are pretty.
Picked up a lovely 1928 Singer motorized treadle sewing machine in mint condition. Only had to purchase one $10 part to be able to return to treadle use.
Sometime later took out all the attachments and found a very rare one that was worth five times the cost of the machine. That was a happy day!
Awesome! Congrats
I love how you explained the old time death photos. They are very precious! You are a gifted speaker on top of your specialty!
Thanks for the compliment
It is a joy to listen to him. 💚
GREAT Information! Thanks.
Always look for souvenirs and give aways. Any hand carved item, old kitchen tools!
We have plenty old kitchen tools at the shop
I believe the red wooden handle kitchen tools are worth a lot?!
I'm an old dude. (really old). My grandmother gave me a first edition of the poems of Longfellow having had it in the family since way back. The pages are thin, almost transparent. Leather bound and gold lettering on cover. I'll give it to my daughter when I die rather than sell it now. I hope she never sells it. Anyways...... subscribed. Informative channel. Thanks.
Thanks Pat! We always say memories over money!
So totally agree with the info. Help!!!with the distribution when they have to be Gone
Thanks! 🙂
It has been a pleasure listening to you. I collect smoking paraphernalia . I don’t smoke, but have always been fascinated with the art and unique workmanship that was done in the 1940’s and earlier. Plus not a lot of people collect what I do, so the market is pretty steady for pricing. Thanks for the information today. I will definitely use it.
Thanks Sheila
My grandfather was a salesman for cigarette companies (Kool, Viceroy, Pall Mall, etc.) and we had all the swag. Cups, playing cards & IDK what. They were what we used in my early years (1960s). He passed in 1967. LMK if you want to exchange info. Not sure where it all is now, but we have the house to clear out, so we will stumble across it sometime soon. Got lots of other antique stuff too.
Man I just found your channel...you are a great help. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us!🤓
No Problem! Thank You for watching Ruth, we have plenty of new videos coming out and we hope you enjoy those as well
One year on, 23.7k subs. That’s good going. Well done. 👏
Thanks Maggie!
I had always said this. I can't believe the odds and ends I sold over the years. Plus what I bought at thrift stores. Never throw away out in car and drive to thrift store. They even take it out of your car for u.
Yes!
I like your style sir, great video thank you for sharing. I grew up around antiques, my family cleared out estates and had antique stores since 1960. I have gone to thousands of auctions, and did a lot of dumpster diving with my mom and have found some amazing items. Once Antique's gets in your blood you can't get it out.
100% True!! Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed
Thank you! I just sold a set of 5 old sash window locks for 125 bucks and the copper dust corners with screws that were removed from the stairs from my old Victorian house I was renovating for 100 bucks. I removed them, renovated, never put them back on and sold the house and brought them all with me. My kids thought I was crazy! Lol I have more salvage items to sell!
Salvage is another hot item right now! Good Idea!
License plates from the 70's and 80's run $18-$20 a pop in collectible stores here in Portland, Oregon. Go to a the annual Steam Fair in Brooks, Or. and they start at $40-$60 each for plates from the 20's, 30's, 40's.
Yikes!!! I wish those prices were here I'd have a fortune hanging on my wall
@@66uniqueantiques I don't think those Steam Fair vendors sell very many at those prices. Years ago I bought a nice 1948 Oregon plate for $3 bucks, except one end had a big clump of tar on it. I put some gas in a coffee tin and let the tar end soak for about 3 days, worked like a charm, no more tar.
Nice!! Good to know in case I have an issue in the future
Love all the info, my house is full of vintage. It’s nice to get info on stuff I’m not sure about👍
Thanks! That is the only way to decorate! 🙂
Love the advertising in old magazines
Sorry to intrude, but I search for advertising painted on city buildings. Much is faded except where exposure to the sun is limited.
Thank you so much for confirming what I have. I did not know what to do with a family picture of a baby shown that passed away at 6 months. It is dated in the early 1900's. I really appreciate you.
Thanks Adele! God you enjoyed the video
Original Thingmaker sets! My dad bought me them before I went to Kindergarten:) Few ouches, stopped burning myself. People make the old goop (fishing lure mixes). I've got most of my boxes, because I pulled the Plastigoop out, so it didn't leak & eat the styrofoam boxes. Sure, have lots of the old games older bro & sis's left behind. Kept certain things of dad's, you mentioned - and I donated old Big Band Masters, covered in termite gunk, needing special cleaning, some were wax. His best friend owned a big band radio station w/his son, and we were all proud to re-release these long, lost songs, in my dad's name over the radio waves again, for those who missed them & introduce new ones. I did keep all the valuables for the family. At least when those who weren't related by blood raided the house, while I had surgery? Took juicers & 7 tool boxes. They didn't see value in the Rockwell Apollo tools, because it's full of Engineering & Design tools, Thank God! That's his tool box he took home upon retirement, from Rockwell's Tulsa, OKs Space & Information Systems Division, from where all Apollos that went to the moon went through! For instance, Apollo 11's: CM, LM & LM were worked on. (CM block-2s wiring through interior; heatshield; mated CM to LM & constructed SLA. Sadly, they found the blue Rockwell books, including 13s - they wouldn't even give me that! I'm dad's firstborn & 1 younger brother. He's the one who let them in, with 2 U-hauls, although I was Executor. They grand thefted what they wanted, instead of visiting me, while having Cancer surgery and Chemo!
They missed the most valuable, right under their noses: old Postcards, letters. Although filed in a police report, on dad's estate list, Ins won't pay me for them. Says I have no real proof.
Sorry to hear that hopefully you can get them back
Thank you for bringing back memories!!
No Problem!
Great video!
My grandfather built the home, in the 1920s, that I grew up in...solid gumwood front door & woodwork & hutch. Beautiful wood floors, etc. If I move & sell, should I make sure the new owner wants these things? I wonder if they’d just demolish the whole house? Not sure what to do. Thanks!
You can always check with the buyers before you sell. Confirm that the house will be cared for
Top 5 things not to throw away, any Maico, especially the 501, any mid 80s Dodge truck with a Cummins diesel, any old Snap On tools, any CZ especially the Falta replica red frame, any P51 mustangs with the merlin engine.
I'm glad I found you! So far I have items from all five categories! Old post cards and black and white photos, I even have a photo of my grandma's sister posed in her casket and the casket is standing against a wall. She died when she was young. Old books, I even have cookbooks that were ordered from different companies and they're still in the envelopes they were mailed in. Old story books and history books. Antique medicine cabinets my grandpa had. Old toys, an old robot still in the box. Four antique stained glass windows, matching set. But I don't know how to sell, who to sell it to, or how to even get started.
That is awesome! We will be making a how to sell on eBay video soon! Hopefully that will help out
I knew I would be glad I subscribed! I am rehabbing a fixer-upper house and after looking at new doors I knew I would go for a salvage one instead. It's like iron vs cardboard. Love this channel.
Thanks Angela! Glad you enjoy the channel
We need the old books and magazines to preserve history. Right now not to be political but it is happening, historical statues being torn down, books being banned, definitions being changed in dictionaries. We need to preserve the history and not let it be changed for the feel good people of today.
100% agree, great point
I totally agree!
Well, a lot of history is terrible. Which is ls exactly why it needs to be preserved.
Sounds like 1984.
I have bound volumes of old "Showme Magazine" humor magazine from University of Missouri when my dad was editor around 1952. Surprisely I can't donate them to the University. They are happy with just having the magazine digitized and not interested in me donating to them.