I went to Alex Trebek’s Estate Sale...and of course I bought a puzzle

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  • @KarenPuzzles
    @KarenPuzzles  2 роки тому +64

    Thank you to everyone who watched this video in the first month it was posted! As promised, I just made a $275 donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in Alex Trebek's memory. The link is in the video description if you would like to make a donation as well.

  • @renepena3024
    @renepena3024 2 роки тому +114

    I hired an amazing estate company after my mother died. Their handling of it all took a tremendous weight off my shoulders. Some people let me know what they purchased and sent me pics of them using it or displaying. Since I couldn’t possibly use or keep all of my mother’s things, it made me feel good that someone else was enjoying it. My mother is in my heart and in my memories, not in her things, so please feel good about helping Alex Trebek’s family.

  • @emwells8566
    @emwells8566 2 роки тому +79

    I remember watching a feature about Mr. Trebek actually purchasing the remaining stock of a local hardware store when they went out of business, including all the original storage bins and boxes, so that's why it was so well organized!

    • @KarenPuzzles
      @KarenPuzzles  2 роки тому +12

      Wow, I can see that!

    • @mpetersen6
      @mpetersen6 2 роки тому +5

      I could tell from some of the containers that were in the garage that they came out of a hardware store. The big box stores (Lowe's, Home Depot etc) are killing the local hardware stores.

  • @KarenPuzzles
    @KarenPuzzles  2 роки тому +285

    I am donating all of the Adsense revenue this video makes in its first month to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The link is in the description if you would also like to donate in Alex Trebek’s memory.
    I saw some online discourse when the sale was happening debating the ethics of opening up his house to the public for this type of sale. However, there were six months between his death and this sale, so I imagine his family were able to choose what would be important to them, and with a house this expansive, a lot of things pile up that would be too much for one family to keep. While I’m not sure that having the entire house open to the public was the way to do this, I’m glad that his fans had the chance to give his possessions a second home and be able to truly appreciate where they came from.
    I tried to be as respectful as possible of the whole situation in this video, so please also be respectful in the comments.

    • @animoo.
      @animoo. 2 роки тому +1

      :)

    • @jcortese3300
      @jcortese3300 2 роки тому +9

      I'm sure it wouldn't have happened had his family not blessed off on it -- don't worry. :-)

    • @falsemcnuggethope
      @falsemcnuggethope 2 роки тому +11

      I disabled ad block and let the ads play entirely for the good cause. Of course I muted the speakers and looked away, but the advertisers don't need to know that.

    • @KingoftheJuice18
      @KingoftheJuice18 2 роки тому +7

      You not only tried, you *were* as respectful as possible.

    • @jakfrostp9201
      @jakfrostp9201 Рік тому

      I also attended Alex Trebek's estate sale, twice. I enjoyed it so much!! In this video, you showed some of his jerseys. I was able to purchase the blue, NHL Toronto Maple Leafs jersey with the matching pants. I just came across your video, and was wondering if you'd be interested in hosting a raffle for it? I know that so many people all over the world, would've loved to attend.

  • @keladry12
    @keladry12 2 роки тому +31

    This is the exact sort of thing I would want from a famous person's estate sale - something useful that I will use and then tell people "hey! I did that with a thing [celebrity] owned!!"

  • @caseym9656
    @caseym9656 2 роки тому +43

    I love that you bought the most random heavy thing! Now you can make your own Jeopardy puzzle with Alex’s scroll saw.

    • @scottrobb651
      @scottrobb651 2 роки тому

      I visualize the big board with an couple puzzle category headings and one labelled Alex Trebek.

  • @barbaram5214
    @barbaram5214 2 роки тому +45

    I’m glad that you went to the sale and told us about it. I would have gone, too (if I lived in LA!) But I agree with you that it was sort of sad. Very thoughtful of you to donate your Adsense earnings to pancreatic cancer research!
    Enjoy the scroll saw and let us know if it is easy or hard to make wooden puzzles. I have confidence that you can do it, Karen.

  • @tomworks8004
    @tomworks8004 2 роки тому +66

    I am continually amazed by you! What a neat thing! I can totally see you becoming a scroll saw expert and cutting out your own puzzle one day. My dad, God rest his soul, had one of these things in retirement and would spend hours making all sorts of stuff (not a puzzle, alas), until encroaching blindness made it impossible. You go girl! Can't wait!

  • @SupremeM
    @SupremeM 2 роки тому +8

    Love that it all isn't ending up in a landfill and now you have something you needed with a lot of fun history attached. Happy puzzling!

  • @JLvatron
    @JLvatron 2 роки тому +5

    So you got 3 items at Alex Trebek's estate sale? That's a Daily Triple!
    Thank you so much for sharing this unique experience!
    I agree, Alex would be happy that you're giving his scroll saw another generational use.

  • @FOJO27
    @FOJO27 2 роки тому

    Very respectful of his memory. And cool beans donating ad rev. Glad his scroll saw has a new life.

  • @kylec4103
    @kylec4103 2 роки тому +5

    I have been binge watching your channel for a few weeks and finally splurged on a Ravensburger puzzle and omg it was so much better than I was expecting! Never going back to those cheaper puzzle brands. THANK YOU for giving me a new obsession haha!

  • @Latina805
    @Latina805 2 роки тому +4

    Omggg this video is awesome! I loved Alex Trebek and I was so bummed I could not go to the estate sale! I've always wondered what his garage would look like cuz I had seen an interview that he had it all organized and stocked! I'm so happy you were able to help me see in it 👏🏽 and I'm so glad you found something you already had your eye on! I'm sure, like you said, Alex would be so happy someone found his item a new home that had a purpose! Can't wait to see what you create! Also, the fact that you are donating the Adsense revenue is AWESOME! My grandma died of pancreatic cancer in '09 and so this is why Alex held another special spot in my heart! So glad you shared with us your adventure!

  • @ChristyHunter
    @ChristyHunter 2 роки тому +5

    I think it's great you went. I also think it's wonderful that the family didn't just keep his stuff around left to sit. They gave people the opportunity to take a piece of his life to cherish. What you took home is special. It had to be fun going thru his home too. I enjoyed this video a lot. Thanks.

  • @findango
    @findango 2 роки тому +3

    Now that was a twist I didn't expect. I feel that Alex would have loved that. A great Canadian, and great human being in general.

  • @bkackman
    @bkackman 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing that special day. Glad you found something relevant to you and Alex. It is a special tribute to a special man. I've self assigned, Alex, as your word for this video.

  • @buckfozos5554
    @buckfozos5554 2 роки тому +6

    Great story Karen! You said the puzzle was nothing special but you'll always smile when you look at it. And maybe Trebek did put it together before! Fun stuff, hope the saw opens up new adventures for Karen Puzzles.

  • @VictoriaMarieScraps
    @VictoriaMarieScraps 2 роки тому +4

    What a really cool (and somewhat weird) experience! Also, I think it's great that you are donating your Adsense revenue from this video for an excellent cause. Have fun using Alex's saw...I'm sure he would have been pleased to know that it went to someone who appreciates it and will get some use out of it.
    Now...we all wait patiently for the video featuring the saw and your wooden puzzle pieces, lol!

  • @sallygomez8799
    @sallygomez8799 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for showing compassion towards Alex's personal belongings.

  • @Topaz_Estrella
    @Topaz_Estrella 2 роки тому +2

    I absolutely love that you bought Alex Trebek's scroll saw. That's an amazing story.

  • @tomworks8004
    @tomworks8004 2 роки тому +19

    I could totally see the look on the Uber driver when he saw you and your saw. Hilarious! what a story he had to tell that night at dinner with his family! But you got it done!

  • @Sarahr98998
    @Sarahr98998 2 роки тому +3

    "Why are so many nerds in line?" I'm rolling!

  • @jessicayonker9882
    @jessicayonker9882 2 роки тому +2

    that’s so cool! I learned how to make photo wooden puzzles in shop class in 6th grade, you’re going to love it. It’s so soothing.

  • @laurab8547
    @laurab8547 2 роки тому +8

    This was a really cool story, Karen. Can’t wait to see how you use that saw. I was not much of a Jeopardy fan, but certainly was saddened knowing that we lost a cultural icon when Alex passed away. I think he would have gotten a big kick out of knowing where his scroll saw went.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 2 роки тому +2

    Rest in Power Alex Trebek! He was awesome and kind. Also, he lived a beautiful life.

  • @chaeones
    @chaeones 2 роки тому +2

    im from the same city as alex trebek and also went to do the same university! I'm super grateful to have met him at a football game he was very kind

  • @tomworks8004
    @tomworks8004 2 роки тому +3

    Alex totally would be happy to have you work your magic!

  • @Heydd00
    @Heydd00 Рік тому

    The picture of you trying to get that thing out of Trebek's estate made me rofl. :*) You are a legend.

  • @Georgesmomsu
    @Georgesmomsu 2 роки тому +7

    Such a fun video. I can just see you hauling that saw out of the house and into an Uber. Looking forward to some cutting my own puzzle videos.
    It has to be really strange to think of people walking through your relatives home. But can you imagine trying to figure out what to do with all that stuff? Thats a huge house and it looked like he had a lot of memorabilia. So its nice knowing that people who cared about him were able to enjoy his things. Plus they get some $$ as well.

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo 2 роки тому

      I wonder why the family did the sale as an Estate sale and not as an auction at an auction house?

    • @Georgesmomsu
      @Georgesmomsu 2 роки тому +1

      @@TassieLorenzo probably because there was so much stuff it was easier to just let people come in instead of packing it all up and moving it. One less step, and less money out of their pocket.

  • @maddielc204
    @maddielc204 2 роки тому

    I went to OttawaU (The university that Alex Trebek went to) and he spoke at my graduation. I got to shake his hand as I walked the stage and he seemed so nice and such a calm presence. My whole family cried when they heard the news, we're all such big fans of the show.

  • @jcortese3300
    @jcortese3300 2 роки тому +6

    "It's really old and falling apart -- " Meanwhile, it's the exact same age as me. O_O
    Owning Alex Trebek's scroll saw is just the coolest thing ever. :-)

    • @KarenPuzzles
      @KarenPuzzles  2 роки тому +3

      Haha I was wondering if anyone born that year would comment on the It’s really old line 😅

  • @LizzyHertlein
    @LizzyHertlein 2 роки тому +2

    I'm an amateur woodworker and my scroll saw is my favorite tool! Good luck

  • @ethansloan
    @ethansloan 11 місяців тому

    As someone who goes to a lot of estate sales, cash-only is actually pretty rare nowadays. It's so easy to get a card reader.

  • @krischezockt1916
    @krischezockt1916 2 роки тому +2

    Me not being American, I don’t know jeopardy and have literally never heard of that guy, but I’m just excited cause you seem to be really excited 😂 congrats on the saw 💪🏻

  • @polarbearsims
    @polarbearsims 2 роки тому +1

    Alex will surely be missed. Thank you for sharing your experience! His home was very nice and honestly, even though the house was amazing, his furnishings and decorating made it feel like a home any of us would have. :)

  • @elephantsradorable7689
    @elephantsradorable7689 2 роки тому

    I love how excited you were in this video. My parents have a scroll saw and they are very handy to have.

  • @jwolfe01234
    @jwolfe01234 2 роки тому +2

    OMG. Alex Trebek had a Blue Jackets jersey. That is so cool. Those are two fandoms that don't often cross.

    • @jwolfe01234
      @jwolfe01234 2 роки тому +1

      @@lazyhomebody1356 I knew Alex was a hockey fan. Not surprising since he was Canadian. It's the Blue Jackets specifically I was commenting about, since I'm a Blue Jackets fan. He grew up in Ontario and worked in California, so that was unexpected. The jersey has a logo they haven't used for 15 years, so presumably he had it for a while.

  • @martinmcwilliams
    @martinmcwilliams 2 роки тому +2

    I definitely said the "I did it" meme out loud at you contemplating the saw. 😂

  • @flutesalute
    @flutesalute 2 роки тому +1

    As someone who has also bought a scroll saw for $80 when an old shop was being cleaned out, I hope you get lots of use out of yours! Lack of adequate space and ventilation means I haven't begun to learn how to use mine, but I know it's there for when I finally have a decent setup. I know there's some great youtube turotials to get started!

  • @karenvincent5202
    @karenvincent5202 Рік тому

    I told a young friend of mine who, FYI, actually competed on Jeopardy and in the Tournament of Champions, that I felt like going to an estate sale was felt like desecrating a grave. She said that you should not look at it that way. She said you should see it as giving those things a new life with a person who will care for them.

  • @victoria4
    @victoria4 2 роки тому

    What a fun and amazing story! It’s awesome that something like that when it someone like you who will take good care of it and use it instead of just reselling it or something

  • @collectivelight
    @collectivelight 2 роки тому +3

    Interesting video! I never knew they even had celebrity estate sales like this. Maybe you can make a video about using the saw to create the missing puzzle piece.

  • @meeprific
    @meeprific 2 роки тому +2

    3:45 Oh my god he has a Redblacks jersey! So glad he always remembered his university town. 😢 (Alex Trebek went to the University of Ottawa, in Canada, for people who don’t know. There’s a alumni hall named after him.)

    • @jakfrostp9201
      @jakfrostp9201 Рік тому

      I attended his estate sale also and purchased the blue NHL Toronto Maple Leafs jersey with the matching pants.

  • @justkarly7768
    @justkarly7768 2 роки тому +1

    I love this! Alex was the best, what a special experience ❤️

  • @MarshallLoveday
    @MarshallLoveday 2 роки тому +4

    Some tips for you Karen on cutting that puzzle piece: Practice A LOT on the Scroll saw before attempting to cut the puzzle piece. Using a Scroll Saw takes practice. You can also buy the 'manual' version of a scroll saw, called a 'Coping Saw'. Because your turns are tight on the puzzle piece, you will need a THIN blade in either case - short distance between the edge of the teeth and the opposite 'smooth' edge.

  • @karlahabbershaw1971
    @karlahabbershaw1971 2 роки тому

    I cannot WAIT for you tomato that puzzle cutting video

  • @awkward567
    @awkward567 2 роки тому +5

    I bet that Uber driver has a great story. "I picked up this girl carrying a scroll saw from Alex Trebek's house..."

  • @i8jaffas
    @i8jaffas 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this video, and for your donation to PanCAN. I can't wait to see you use the scroll saw, and it would be great if your first puzzle with it was either the jeopardy logo or a PanCAN purple puzzle :)

  • @LittleBlue001
    @LittleBlue001 2 роки тому

    This is the coolest video ever! Thanks for sharing.

  • @coyoteartist
    @coyoteartist 6 місяців тому

    That saw is beautiful.

  • @barbieshatky5682
    @barbieshatky5682 2 роки тому +2

    💚💙💚💙💚
    Today's word. Alex!!!😃👍

  • @helenjebell791
    @helenjebell791 2 роки тому

    Oh my god one of my coworkers went to this sale and bought an accordion and then proceeded to play it on our Monday zoom meeting lol it was great

  • @drskelebone
    @drskelebone 2 роки тому

    Someone now owns Alex Trebek's crystal ball. Now we know how he had all the answers to the puzzles! :D
    A wonderful video, and thanks for taking us along on this tour.

  • @cutestephie1313
    @cutestephie1313 2 роки тому +3

    This is wild! What a great story 😄😊

  • @rishibeauty8889
    @rishibeauty8889 2 роки тому

    I think this is cool as hell & I bet Alex would be happy it is in your hands now.

  • @bettyc.6280
    @bettyc.6280 2 роки тому

    Beautiful, respectful video. He was such a kind man. A joy to see his home; thank you for sharing. The donations.
    Will look forward to a video on what you learned about cutting your own puzzles with his scrollsaw.. just wondering...did he have a manual to it?

  • @jimmyzbike
    @jimmyzbike 2 роки тому

    What an amazing story! So exciting

  • @FloralFidelity
    @FloralFidelity 2 роки тому +2

    wow what a surreal experience!

    • @shellyt556
      @shellyt556 2 роки тому

      Definitely a trip that was worth it

  • @aprilharwig
    @aprilharwig 2 роки тому +2

    I haven't even watched the video yet and this is so cool!! I have been a daily jeopardy watched since Ken Jennings streak.

  • @pvic6959
    @pvic6959 2 роки тому +7

    ohh I just had an idea!! this is a MASSIVE undertaking but how cool would it be if you/your community was to design a 200k (or some multiple of 200) piece puzzle? That could be your 200k sub special! though thats super short notice. Soo.. same thing but for 250k or 500k!

    • @KarenPuzzles
      @KarenPuzzles  2 роки тому +8

      Considering I have no idea how to use this saw yet, I think a 2 or 20 piece puzzle might be more realistic 😌

    • @pvic6959
      @pvic6959 2 роки тому +3

      @@KarenPuzzles Oops I didn't mean using this saw in particular! Should have made that more clear! I meant as in doing the design, something very "Karen Puzzles" specific, and having some puzzle company print/make it for you! Given your standing in the puzzling world, I would think high quality brands would be happy to partner with you to print/manufacture a design!

  • @ARTSIEBECCA
    @ARTSIEBECCA 2 роки тому

    I love the way this story came together ❤

  • @tomworks8004
    @tomworks8004 2 роки тому +2

    Looks like a classic, well made saw!

  • @hopegold883
    @hopegold883 2 роки тому

    Congrats, and thank you for sharing!

  • @OS-yf3ko
    @OS-yf3ko 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!! Good find! Can you put some videos up of you cutting the puzzle pieces? I recently bought a scroll saw to make my own puzzles too!

  • @KityCrylics
    @KityCrylics 2 роки тому

    As odd as this is, it’s a very interesting thing that many of us wish we could have first hand insight into. He lived a legendary life, and it’s good to see his belongings find good loving homes.

  • @GoRodent
    @GoRodent 2 роки тому

    Wow.... what a story

  • @RegebroRepairs
    @RegebroRepairs 2 роки тому

    "It's really old"

  • @KittyxKult
    @KittyxKult 2 роки тому +2

    Imagine if you’d went down there and he had little boy blue.

  • @howlrmonky8845
    @howlrmonky8845 2 роки тому +3

    So is the the first scroll saw of a very extensive scroll saw collection to compete with your dads anvil collection 🤔 I love how respectful you were, I agree opening up the house is a bit of a privacy infringement I am sure there could have been another to execute the sale of his items.

    • @KarenPuzzles
      @KarenPuzzles  2 роки тому +4

      I think I prefer my collections to be easier to lift haha

    • @howlrmonky8845
      @howlrmonky8845 2 роки тому +1

      @@KarenPuzzles that's true and the puzzles are a lot more prettier to look at.

  • @barbieshatky5682
    @barbieshatky5682 2 роки тому +1

    💖❤️💖❤️💖
    So great! Congratulations!!!😃👍

  • @guepar58
    @guepar58 2 роки тому

    I got two of those saws, one Dewalt 21" and one Excelsior 16" ! I use to make Jigsaw puzzles from 200 to 800 pieces! All by hand. There are a lot of amateurs who still make wooden puzzles... ! I don't know why you never made a video of modern wooden puzzles !
    G.P.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 2 роки тому

    The fact that the Scroll Saw was hauled to your house must’ve been something out of a Satirical LA Sit-Com.

  • @michaellee4276
    @michaellee4276 2 роки тому +4

    7:07 I am completely disillusioned. Alex Trebek's thorough organizational system repeatedly labelled "Coarse" threads as "Course." If he made a Your/You're error or pluralized with an apostrophe-s to make a plural, I would never get out of bed again. Of Coarse, its possible that their was some hired person in charge of organizing his tools and fasteners and its there mistake.

  • @natalieholmes1117
    @natalieholmes1117 2 роки тому +1

    Anyone else confused why the discourse is that this situation is weird? Estate sales are super normal where I live. Someone dies, their loved ones go through and find what they want to keep, and then they open up the house because selling everything is a huge burdensome project. I don't know why it is weird because its a celebrity that passed away.

  • @susancampanelli4245
    @susancampanelli4245 2 роки тому +1

    You GO GIRL!

  • @juliewilburn2942
    @juliewilburn2942 2 роки тому +2

    Well how awesome is that !!! Just to get to go, getting a puzzle 🧩 is so cool!! And I cannot wait to see the video of you using that saw!!!

  • @damalewis9277
    @damalewis9277 2 роки тому

    LOVE IT!!!!

  • @pamlindberg8949
    @pamlindberg8949 2 роки тому

    Hey Karen, Do you about the Puzzle Parley happening this summer In Massachusetts? There are cutting demos during the weekend, which might help you get started on wooden puzzle making. Thanks for making this video. BIG Jeopardy fan and puzzler and an occasional estate sale goer. Happy puzzling! Pam

    • @KarenPuzzles
      @KarenPuzzles  2 роки тому

      I wish I could go, but the travel would be really expensive all the way from California. Maybe next time!

  • @Sc4r4byte
    @Sc4r4byte 2 роки тому

    Now I must wonder what the next Venn Diagram circle overlap will be

  • @akashawuzhere
    @akashawuzhere Рік тому

    "the line wasnt crazy, only one city block" 0_0

  • @TheWackyGal
    @TheWackyGal 2 роки тому

    I can't believe you've never been to an estate sale before!

  • @Fox_in_Thoughts
    @Fox_in_Thoughts 2 роки тому

    That sounds like a weird and cool experience. I'd feel like I'm trespassing :P But I think it's nice to have that kind of sale. All those things still in good condition, they deserve another home with people who would continue to appreciate them :)

  • @janetfriesen2954
    @janetfriesen2954 2 роки тому

    he was so good hope your good i am doibg a cobble hill puzzle horse one

  • @michaelemerson1949
    @michaelemerson1949 2 роки тому

    I like that you gonna make puzzles. Where that vids?

  • @joaniemeow
    @joaniemeow 2 роки тому

    Very cool!

  • @krystalcotriss
    @krystalcotriss 2 роки тому

    Such a cool video ❤️❤️

  • @papamaanbeerVideo
    @papamaanbeerVideo 2 роки тому

    have you done the maze puzzel? i think it would be interesting to see

  • @werdwerdus
    @werdwerdus 2 роки тому

    I'm imagining they next video, "Hey guys, I just returned from finger surgery" 😬😆

  • @spikeyspoems
    @spikeyspoems 2 роки тому

    When you do start cutting your puzzles, will you be creating the designs as well?

  • @wowzieee
    @wowzieee 2 роки тому

    Fun.

  • @janetfriesen2954
    @janetfriesen2954 2 роки тому

    i bet therewas a line

  • @ichliebebaeumeweilbaum
    @ichliebebaeumeweilbaum 2 роки тому +1

    Who was he? Did he have a TV show? :D

  • @bornts8944
    @bornts8944 2 роки тому

    7:34^^

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 2 роки тому

    These LA Houses in the Hills are beyond human comprehension lol

  • @eleighsascriven5532
    @eleighsascriven5532 2 роки тому

    Wow great!! I'm trying g to do something for the children in my area come June. I am seeking donations for children puzzles for this challenge. I have two age group 4-9 & 10-14 . I am hoping to creating puzzling interest in the future generation. Not to mention all of the academic assessments it involves. Thanks

  • @robertaanthony2346
    @robertaanthony2346 Рік тому +1

    Roberta. Anthony. Hello

  • @amandaraetsch621
    @amandaraetsch621 2 роки тому

    Why don't you do more 3D puzzles I'm trying to do the color ball that you did it's very hard

  • @lordofthe6string
    @lordofthe6string Рік тому

    Honestly I thought he'd live in a much more expensive house. I know someone who bought a house for 25mil and they're not famous at all. Obv not all rich people are famous, I just thought the people who were mega famous would spend more on stuff like that.

  • @AlexisTwoLastNames
    @AlexisTwoLastNames 2 роки тому +1

    you’re such a cool person, Karen

  • @bamaqueen2086
    @bamaqueen2086 2 роки тому

    It’s better to have the sale than to have the stuff being thrown out.