I think it speaks of your character that you are willing to share your knowledge with others so that they may make money doing the same thing. I have friends who have businesses and they won’t even talk about them because they are so afraid that you will try and do the same thing. I think that is being petty and small. Thank you for being so open and honest. It pays off in the end. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and look forward to them. I think that is how you prosper because you share your knowledge and truly care about people.
That's funny. I've run into that same mentality so many times over the years... I'm a copywriter, so I deal with clients from a wide array of industries, and that is always something you see - people trying to safeguard their trade secrets. Like they've got KFC's seven herbs & spices or something!! But what people don't realize is that there are infinite slices of pie...
A good tip for those who haggle on price is to never say, "I'll give you $xx for that..." It is insulting to the seller. Instead, say something like, "Will you take $xx for that..."
When working with a dealer it is best to keep a rapport, or you can say, "What is the best price you can offer". If you are a repeat customer, be assured if the dealer is fair you will receive more than a 10% discount.
I hate old stuff, im not into antiques, I never even buy second hand, and here I’m binge watching an antiques selling channel. Lol but this guy is addictive
I’m a collector and therefor the issue of value is less relevant, but I sill choose carefully. The things I purchase generally have a story, my favorite type of story being what it is. Occasionally I restore items, if the restoration brings me enjoyment. An example of a restored item is my fully restored and rewired streetlight. There is zero value to me in an item such as this, if it cannot be appreciated in it’s full dramatic colours. My most basic rule is “buy it to enjoy it”.
If you live in or happen to visit Edmonton, you will find that Alex is as genuine in person as he is in the videos. I have visited literally hundreds of antique stores during my 59 years and he continues to have some of the most obscure and neat items.
Wow! Thanks for the shout-out. Loved putting together the best investments video and was surprised how much you can make on art and collectibles. Not only do you get the returns and potential to make extra cash but these things are great conversation starters! Great video, thanks for the tips.
Thanks for this video. I've dabbled in buying and selling for 50 years, then did Ebay far awhiles, but now have a shop with resale, collectibles, curios and antiques, and it's always nice to hear someone's opinions on the subject.
Thanks for the advice. I inherited three estates in the last few years and two of them were hoarders. I now have most of it stuffed into my house so it looks like a hoarder lives here. I do online sales because I do not have the capital or the health to run my own store. I love watching you with yours though. Ebay and Etsy have been fine but, yes, they do suck up a lot of your time. UA-cam live sales are a lot easier but you still have all that packing and invoicing to do. I have learned so much from watching you over the years. Your channel has been a blessing and a lot of fun.
Excellent advise. I especially like the part about what's known as the "sunk cost fallacy." That's where you keep holding on to something because of an emotional attachment to it long after you should have let it go or sold it. That's quite possibly the single biggest reason people fail at this type of business.
@@andytaylor1588 Yes and on shows like that you sometimes see great stuff or things like vintage cars just collecting dust and other stuff on top of it, it's hard to watch haha. Better sell it to someone who can clean it and/or fix it up and sell it to someone who can appreciate/use it better. But on the other hand I can understand why people get attached to stuff. It's always good to be aware of this, it happens to everyone.
I collect what I love and do not worry about what it’s worth. I surround myself with my antiques. I use them. My niece will get it all and I told her pick out what you want and sell everything else.
Nine times out of ten collectors (do) become dealers as their collections are busting at the seam. Try just keeping a collection of something you will never part with and the rest is on the table for resale.
Thank you for educating me on the antique business. I wondered how anyone could make a living doing this, my convoluted way of thinking was that you were hoarders and got rid of very few things. It is nice to know that not everything ends up in the dump, I am guilty of liking new and shiny but I have lived 53 years in an old reconstructed house that is very comfortable.
#19:10 When I was working for my father-in-law at his electrical supply store, I would make small bedroom end table lamps from left over broken fixtures. They sold very well for $10 each.
I live in Vancouver, Washington and there are a lot of antique shops! I mainly buy the men's items (not grandma's antiques-lol) such as old cigar boxes and tobacco ephemera, old bank check books and receipt books, old rustic tool boxes, old pamphlets, medicine apothecary, old vintage coin wrappers, anything wood or metal that is embossed, etc. I just love the old typefont! Thanks for the good advice and great channel by the way!
You started collecting at the age of nine and I started at the age of 11, and purchased my first home in cash at the age of 21 with the money I made selling antiques. My motto is "if you like it then buy it" no guarantee everything you buy will sell so be prepared to live with the items which do not sell. Remember, keep in mind what others want to collect is (not) so much what you want to collect as taste vary. Rarity is key with antiques and condition is everything when reselling.
I don't ever comment on videos but I wanted to take the time to thank you for making this video. I've always considered myself an old soul and have recently thought of antiquing with the goal to own my own business. I found your video very informational and appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge. You've gained a new subscriber! :)
Thank you so much for this very informative video. It’s very helpful. The fact that you are willing to share this information with the world speaks volumes about your work ethic and your character. As hard as it is to believe sometimes, sharing your knowledge isn’t going to take a thing away from your business. As a matter of fact, I’m almost sure it is the reason for your success and will continue to benefit you throughout your lifetime.
What a great Video from such a fantastic antique shop. You have the best antique store I've seen. I've traded vintage cameras for 5 years and learnt from experience and looked for trends. If you watch eBay you have to check the SOLD listings NOT the prices that the items are listed for! The key is being careful not to pay too much and get stuck with items as they are dead money.Vintage cameras have trebled in price in 5 years.
I have an idea for you: Presumably you have a sign telling buyers they are on camera. There must be interesting videos of some of your sales. If someone is beating you down on the price, offer them a discount if they'll sign a release. Then you can show the whole life of an item, from where you dug it out, to resto, to sale, like Salvage Hunters does...
Completely agree 100% on the comment about not falling in love with the merchandise. Excellent advice. Very much enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing with us.
I think the main reason you find a lot where you are and around the area is that things are not constantly being torn down, paved over and all that. Love Roadshow, mostly, but no matter the value, there are just some things that do not interest me in the slightest.
Enjoyed this very much and would love to see more like this. Also from the past when you used to go to old scrap yards with old cars... they were fantastic!!
I love your outlook. A fair profit is worth having. After many years stationed in Germany I came back with three 1860 schranks/break fronts and many clocks and pre war pitcher and bowl sets. My most loved item is an old German blanket chest, painted with a date of 1648. It came out of a barn where it had spent most of its life as a grain bin. Not gorgeous, paint darkened and hard to see, bit I love it. I don’t expect much value from any of it, but it pleases me. I wish you were in Portland, Oregon, or someone like you. Word of mouth means a lot.
You're generally honest and down-to-earth yeah I appreciate your videos when I'm in the great white North I would love to come in and stop and see you I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and continue on in the great videos that you put out and I hope someday that my stuff will go on UA-cam and you would enjoy it Merry Christmas
Alex, Think of all the adventures ahead of you and your family! I never have forgotten the saying"Youth is wasted on the young". Every day should be a new adventure, regardless of your age. Excellent business advice, especially keeping the cash flow going. Cheers, Rik Spector
Hello from Winnipeg! and thank you so much for all your advice! I have been buying and selling antiques and vintage for only 3 years now, and it has always been a dream and passion of mine. Some of your points here really affirmed hunches I already had, and otherwise, so refreshing to hear someone talk honestly and learning about the business! You are correct, It is always a learning curve! LOL I'm just about to foray into the world of auctions, which I have always been intimidated by... your videos have been extremely helpful! Congratulations on your UA-cam channel, I just discovered it recently and am hooked. The Potter House has been giving me life this winter!!
Furniture is bulky and takes up a great deal of space, many dealers know furniture has to match the personality of the buyer so few antique stores carry a large quantity of furniture. A few dealers specialize in furniture and have great barns full of the stuff ... so have fun choosing a piece.
I always enjoy your videos. It´s your attitude toward your work and family that is so appealing. Apparently a whole lot of people think so too! Everytime I watch a video I see that your subscriber numbers are up several thousand! Looking forward to many more.
Birthday greetings from New Zealand. I am trying to convert my LARGE collections of the past 40+ years into $$$$'s. I love watching your videos to get ideas for selling and also ideas on what new trends are. I find it quite amazing how many things I have stored away and seeing your videos jogs the old memory bank to go and find them again to sell. Keep up the good work and have a great and happy Xmas with your family.
Thanks Alex, very interesting video. You should of ironed the Calendar using brown paper with the iron an a low to middle heat it works great for getting the crumples and folds out of paper and thin card objects. Anyway loved the Channel. 👍
Thanks for the advice, I do small sales myself but I’d love to have a store of my own. Been picking since I was 10. Mostly collect smalls and things I find cool. Also since I’m in ya I sell a lot of Coke merchandise
Lots of good info buddy. And im really digging that FINA Jacket your wearing. Do like a black and white photo of you wearing it. You have the look for it.
Good stuff. Really enjoy your videos. Having found them so recently, I feel the adventure! Can’t wait to see #4 on the house. That house was waiting for the right person, no surprise it’s you.
Great video, I like how you say we and not I. Including the family is great. If I'm ever in the area I will shop at your family store. I like old coins, my Grandpa and Dad left me some coins and my son and I add to the collection. Cheers from Ontario. 🇨🇦 Keep the videos coming. Cheers!
besides online selling, consignment stores, garage sales, swap meets. What is the best way to peak people interests about buying say Batman Comics (1978-to Present) and 12 inch G.I. Joes. Thank you so much. I have just no more room for this stuff. You're awesome.
Happy late Birthday Alex! There was some sound advice here, it's my absolute dream to get involved in this business being a long time collector and lover of old and strange things. I know I will have a slight problem with the " don't fall in love with the items" tip LOL, being a collector is a blessing and a curse. I think you've done great accumulating your man- tiques and clearly there is a big market for them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, and Happy Holidays! ~ Natalie
Thanks for uploading this great video. It's nice to have sound practical advice from someone who is actually working in the trade. Let me wish you all the best with your business adventures and a Merry Christmas.
I appreciate this video. Very good insights, but it's gotta be difficult not to fall in love with the merchandise. It would be hard to sell all of those omega watches.
If your in and Antique Mall your paying 400-600 a month rent and 10% Commission to the Mall. Because of competition it’s getting harder to make and profits. I’ve done this for 12 years. Buy the product, haul it home, clean, repair, haul it to the booth. Then the customer wants for thrift store prices. The shows make it look easy. Oh and then there is shop lifting at your 100% Loss. Really think it thru first.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALEX!! ...and many more! Thank you so much for the lesson in owning/running a vintage/antique/'junk' shop :-D. I have oodles of stuff in my home that I need to pass along to others that would fill a little shop, AND, I would REALLY love to do that. Your tutorial in the business of running such a shop was very helpful and inspiring. However, it remains to be seen whether or not I take that initial step to make it happen. We'll see..... Thanks again and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your family.
Great video, thanks! I saw a mermaid behind you, the kind of stuff I collect (among other things, which means: a lot of different things 🙁). I like to go to antique shops and flea market with my wife here in Switzerland, and although I don’t have a business, sometimes I buy something to resell. It happened already that I bought something cool for a very good price and sold it 5 minutes later at the next antique shop. However, I am now at the stage where I really have to sell part of my collection because the space. I will perhaps do this online, I am not sure yet. Especially my collection of chess items is quite nice, with some very interesting things. I should sell at least 2/3 of the collection.
I'm into antique machines mantiques, trucks cars tractors hit miss engines steam engines and early motorcycles ,I find you need deep pockets for this stuff.
Great little video lot of good information but my problem is I buy and I don't sell not yet anyhow who knows one of these days thanks a lot. Marcel from Bethany Ontario. 👍👍🇨🇦
Great information about antiques selling. I've been collecting since I was 12, mostly glass and pottery. I'm 58 now and I have to move my stock quickly. What would be best to sell my sh*t, auction lots?🤔
I collect items that I believe will be historically more relevant in the future. I will also rebuild or restore those items if needed. Sitting beside a dumpster behind the Saguache sheriff’s office was a Ford and Johnson swivel chair from 1890 in five pieces. I imagine the scene-a drunk, a tired deputy, an altercation, a broken chair. It took most of a winter to restore the chair, and yes I used polyurethane as a finish. I do not care about the monetary value. A pristine, original finish edition of this chair is worth maybe $800. Because of the modern glues and finishes I used it is worth far less. Nonetheless, this chair is once again beautiful and will last for another 100 years.
I was searching about antique furniture and I saw this video. My partner who is from Australia who is now a 60 years old and we currently living here in Philippines, and we are looking for something that we can get a money as he couldn't back to Australia cause he was just having a mild stroke last October plus the pandemic going us more down as our restaurant didn't work and he was talking about his grandfather's Bar Cabinet which is he keep it until now and he tried to sell it as we need money financially. The Cabinet Bar is 70 years old I wonder if we can get enough money for this bar. Please respond with this. Thank you.
I'm addicted to thrifting - I always come home with a bag of stuff for either my own collection or use. But I try to make sure I have at least one item that I can sell online that will pay for the majority of the purchase.
PRICE on the Seth Thomas grandfather style clock? My one concern would be shipping to Florida. I buy. sell and rebuild old authentic German Black Forest cuckoo clocks but find shipping and handling is often complicated with these delicate items. Thanks!
#12:20 I have a partial sheet of $1,000 CSA (Confederate States of America) (9 - $100 bonds) inherited from my father's collection. I had it matted and framed for $150 and valued at (about) $150. It's hanging in my TV/Family Room and quite a conversation piece. ( I sort of feel like Otis in Mayberry when he inherited CSA war bonds. BTW, How much interest would've occurred on $900 from April, 27, 1862 if the CSA wasn't a "dead country"?
I am and and I was making a living on antiques but I LOVE COLLECTING so much that I cannot sell a lot of stuff that I buy. I actually got into ANOTHER BUSINESS just to make more cash that I use to buy, sell and keep more antiques. I am definitely on the antique drug, a hoarder....
Regarding eBay, have you thought about bringing someone on and paying them a percentage of the sale price whenever something sells? Recently, Craigslist Hunter made a video showcasing that they sold $47,000 USD worth of stuff in a single month. Could be worth looking into.
I think it speaks of your character that you are willing to share your knowledge with others so that they may make money doing the same thing. I have friends who have businesses and they won’t even talk about them because they are so afraid that you will try and do the same thing. I think that is being petty and small. Thank you for being so open and honest. It pays off in the end. I thoroughly enjoy your videos and look forward to them. I think that is how you prosper because you share your knowledge and truly care about people.
That's funny. I've run into that same mentality so many times over the years... I'm a copywriter, so I deal with clients from a wide array of industries, and that is always something you see - people trying to safeguard their trade secrets. Like they've got KFC's seven herbs & spices or something!!
But what people don't realize is that there are infinite slices of pie...
A good tip for those who haggle on price is to never say, "I'll give you $xx for that..." It is insulting to the seller. Instead, say something like, "Will you take $xx for that..."
When working with a dealer it is best to keep a rapport, or you can say, "What is the best price you can offer". If you are a repeat customer, be assured if the dealer is fair you will receive more than a 10% discount.
I think being a antique dealer is one the best jobs in the world, lots of exciting stuff to look at! Thanks for the videos.
I hate old stuff, im not into antiques, I never even buy second hand, and here I’m binge watching an antiques selling channel. Lol but this guy is addictive
I’m a collector and therefor the issue of value is less relevant, but I sill choose carefully. The things I purchase generally have a story, my favorite type of story being what it is. Occasionally I restore items, if the restoration brings me enjoyment. An example of a restored item is my fully restored and rewired streetlight. There is zero value to me in an item such as this, if it cannot be appreciated in it’s full dramatic colours. My most basic rule is “buy it to enjoy it”.
I saw a sign on a shop once "Buying old junk - selling antiques"
An antique by definition is an item which is 100 years old. Junk on the other hand is someone's junk and another person's treasure.
If you live in or happen to visit Edmonton, you will find that Alex is as genuine in person as he is in the videos. I have visited literally hundreds of antique stores during my 59 years and he continues to have some of the most obscure and neat items.
Thanks Tom!
Wow! Thanks for the shout-out. Loved putting together the best investments video and was surprised how much you can make on art and collectibles. Not only do you get the returns and potential to make extra cash but these things are great conversation starters! Great video, thanks for the tips.
Thanks for the advice Joseph!
Thanks for this video. I've dabbled in buying and selling for 50 years, then did Ebay far awhiles, but now have a shop with resale, collectibles, curios and antiques, and it's always nice to hear someone's opinions on the subject.
Thanks for the advice. I inherited three estates in the last few years and two of them were hoarders. I now have most of it stuffed into my house so it looks like a hoarder lives here. I do online sales because I do not have the capital or the health to run my own store. I love watching you with yours though. Ebay and Etsy have been fine but, yes, they do suck up a lot of your time. UA-cam live sales are a lot easier but you still have all that packing and invoicing to do. I have learned so much from watching you over the years. Your channel has been a blessing and a lot of fun.
Excellent advise. I especially like the part about what's known as the "sunk cost fallacy." That's where you keep holding on to something because of an emotional attachment to it long after you should have let it go or sold it. That's quite possibly the single biggest reason people fail at this type of business.
I find that on picker's shows as well. A collector who wants to sell, will not do so, as he is in love with the stuff.
@@andytaylor1588 Yes and on shows like that you sometimes see great stuff or things like vintage cars just collecting dust and other stuff on top of it, it's hard to watch haha. Better sell it to someone who can clean it and/or fix it up and sell it to someone who can appreciate/use it better.
But on the other hand I can understand why people get attached to stuff. It's always good to be aware of this, it happens to everyone.
I collect what I love and do not worry about what it’s worth. I surround myself with my antiques. I use them. My niece will get it all and I told her pick out what you want and sell everything else.
“Can’t fall in love with the merchandise” I have issues in that department!😂
Informative video, thank you
Nine times out of ten collectors (do) become dealers as their collections are busting at the seam. Try just keeping a collection of something you will never part with and the rest is on the table for resale.
I’m an amateur antique dealer and collector. I’m glad you were able to share your knowledge.
My pleasure!
Thank you for educating me on the antique business. I wondered how anyone could make a living doing this, my convoluted way of thinking was that you were hoarders and got rid of very few things. It is nice to know that not everything ends up in the dump, I am guilty of liking new and shiny but I have lived 53 years in an old reconstructed house that is very comfortable.
Excellent info in this video. Thanks 😊
Happy Belated Birthday , yes live begins at 40 then 50 and 60 and i wait and see what occurs at 70 if i make it😉
#19:10 When I was working for my father-in-law at his electrical supply store, I would make small bedroom end table lamps from left over broken fixtures. They sold very well for $10 each.
I’m soon to be a antique seller from UK. Primarily sticking with what I know best with items.
You were born the year I graduated high school. What a great year. Happy birthday Alex.
I live in Vancouver, Washington and there are a lot of antique shops! I mainly buy the men's items (not grandma's antiques-lol) such as old cigar boxes and tobacco ephemera, old bank check books and receipt books, old rustic tool boxes, old pamphlets, medicine apothecary, old vintage coin wrappers, anything wood or metal that is embossed, etc. I just love the old typefont! Thanks for the good advice and great channel by the way!
Sounds like you buy good stuff!
You started collecting at the age of nine and I started at the age of 11, and purchased my first home in cash at the age of 21 with the money I made selling antiques. My motto is "if you like it then buy it" no guarantee everything you buy will sell so be prepared to live with the items which do not sell. Remember, keep in mind what others want to collect is (not) so much what you want to collect as taste vary. Rarity is key with antiques and condition is everything when reselling.
I don't ever comment on videos but I wanted to take the time to thank you for making this video. I've always considered myself an old soul and have recently thought of antiquing with the goal to own my own business. I found your video very informational and appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge. You've gained a new subscriber! :)
Thank you so much for this very informative video. It’s very helpful. The fact that you are willing to share this information with the world speaks volumes about your work ethic and your character. As hard as it is to believe sometimes, sharing your knowledge isn’t going to take a thing away from your business. As a matter of fact, I’m almost sure it is the reason for your success and will continue to benefit you throughout your lifetime.
What a great Video from such a fantastic antique shop. You have the best antique store I've seen. I've traded vintage cameras for 5 years and learnt from experience and looked for trends. If you watch eBay you have to check the SOLD listings NOT the prices that the items are listed for! The key is being careful not to pay too much and get stuck with items as they are dead money.Vintage cameras have trebled in price in 5 years.
Good advice!
I have an idea for you: Presumably you have a sign telling buyers they are on camera. There must be interesting videos of some of your sales. If someone is beating you down on the price, offer them a discount if they'll sign a release. Then you can show the whole life of an item, from where you dug it out, to resto, to sale, like Salvage Hunters does...
Completely agree 100% on the comment about not falling in love with the merchandise. Excellent advice. Very much enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing with us.
Knowledge is power,
I started young.
The hardest is to sell things you like to keep 😂😂😂
It's not all about money 🙂
Good luck 🍀
I think the main reason you find a lot where you are and around the area is that things are not constantly being torn down, paved over and all that. Love Roadshow, mostly, but no matter the value, there are just some things that do not interest me in the slightest.
Enjoyed this very much and would love to see more like this. Also from the past when you used to go to old scrap yards with old cars... they were fantastic!!
Thank you! Excellent presentation and valuable tips buds. I have an antique, collectibles shop in my garage in Odessa Ontario.👊🇨🇦
I love your outlook. A fair profit is worth having. After many years stationed in Germany I came back with three 1860 schranks/break fronts and many clocks and pre war pitcher and bowl sets. My most loved item is an old German blanket chest, painted with a date of 1648. It came out of a barn where it had spent most of its life as a grain bin. Not gorgeous, paint darkened and hard to see, bit I love it. I don’t expect much value from any of it, but it pleases me. I wish you were in Portland, Oregon, or someone like you. Word of mouth means a lot.
You're generally honest and down-to-earth yeah I appreciate your videos when I'm in the great white North I would love to come in and stop and see you I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and continue on in the great videos that you put out and I hope someday that my stuff will go on UA-cam and you would enjoy it Merry Christmas
Alex,
Think of all the adventures ahead of you and your family!
I never have forgotten the saying"Youth is wasted on the young".
Every day should be a new adventure, regardless of your age.
Excellent business advice, especially keeping the cash flow going.
Cheers,
Rik Spector
Thanks Rik!
Hello from Winnipeg! and thank you so much for all your advice! I have been buying and selling antiques and vintage for only 3 years now, and it has always been a dream and passion of mine. Some of your points here really affirmed hunches I already had, and otherwise, so refreshing to hear someone talk honestly and learning about the business! You are correct, It is always a learning curve! LOL
I'm just about to foray into the world of auctions, which I have always been intimidated by... your videos have been extremely helpful!
Congratulations on your UA-cam channel, I just discovered it recently and am hooked.
The Potter House has been giving me life this winter!!
50% rule God Bless you here in Ontario one would be lucky to get 10% more often 5%.
Happy Birthday!
Excellent video !!!! from a fellow shop owner in Staten Island New York called objects of Interest antiques
Furniture is bulky and takes up a great deal of space, many dealers know furniture has to match the personality of the buyer so few antique stores carry a large quantity of furniture. A few dealers specialize in furniture and have great barns full of the stuff ... so have fun choosing a piece.
I always enjoy your videos. It´s your attitude toward your work and family that is so appealing. Apparently a whole lot of people think so too! Everytime I watch a video I see that your subscriber numbers are up several thousand! Looking forward to many more.
Thanks Teresa :) I’m just happy to be out having fun and sharing that with you guys!
happy 40 alex. thanks so much for sharing these happy, good feelings, love you and your family.
Birthday greetings from New Zealand. I am trying to convert my LARGE collections of the past 40+ years into $$$$'s. I love watching your videos to get ideas for selling and also ideas on what new trends are. I find it quite amazing how many things I have stored away and seeing your videos jogs the old memory bank to go and find them again to sell. Keep up the good work and have a great and happy Xmas with your family.
Thanks Laurie!
Thanks Alex, very interesting video. You should of ironed the Calendar using brown paper with the iron an a low to middle heat it works great for getting the crumples and folds out of paper and thin card objects. Anyway loved the Channel. 👍
Thanks for the advice, I do small sales myself but I’d love to have a store of my own. Been picking since I was 10. Mostly collect smalls and things I find cool. Also since I’m in ya I sell a lot of Coke merchandise
Good advice its it generaly business advice, but VERY good general advice, which of course still works in antique trade. Great video, 5*
Lots of good info buddy. And im really digging that FINA Jacket your wearing. Do like a black and white photo of you wearing it. You have the look for it.
I've always had the same interest! Love the history!!
This video was great! It filled in some blanks for me and proved once again that you are an ethical businessman, not that more evidence was needed.
What a gift to have on your birthday! Happy birthday Creatot on the rise!!!! Happy to be introduced to your content!
Very nice tips, I sure wood like to do something I enjoy, like working on old car's
Happy birthday Alex. I hope you and your family will have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Thank you for all the wonderful videos.
Thanks Jeffrey!
If you had the poster dry mounted with an removable archival dry mount tissue you could get those wrinkles out...
True, perhaps next go around
Happy belated Birthday!! Grwat video thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
Good stuff. Really enjoy your videos. Having found them so recently, I feel the adventure! Can’t wait to see #4 on the house. That house was waiting for the right person, no surprise it’s you.
Great video, I like how you say we and not I. Including the family is great. If I'm ever in the area I will shop at your family store. I like old coins, my Grandpa and Dad left me some coins and my son and I add to the collection. Cheers from Ontario. 🇨🇦 Keep the videos coming. Cheers!
Thanks David!
Congrats on 80k subs! You've gone up 30K subscribers in less than a week! that's amazing. Only way from here is up!
besides online selling, consignment stores, garage sales, swap meets. What is the best way to peak people interests about buying say Batman Comics (1978-to Present) and 12 inch G.I. Joes. Thank you so much. I have just no more room for this stuff. You're awesome.
fantastic content! thanks you for your insight on the business aspect of your store. i really enjoy your videos.
Happy Belated Birthday, Alex - Excellent advice - Thanks so much for sharing....
Happy late Birthday Alex! There was some sound advice here, it's my absolute dream to get involved in this business being a long time collector and lover of old and strange things. I know I will have a slight problem with the " don't fall in love with the items" tip LOL, being a collector is a blessing and a curse.
I think you've done great accumulating your man- tiques and clearly there is a big market for them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, and Happy Holidays! ~ Natalie
Thanks Natalie! It’s hard to let go of the good stuff :)
Thanks for uploading this great video. It's nice to have sound practical advice from someone who is actually working in the trade. Let me wish you all the best with your business adventures and a Merry Christmas.
I appreciate this video. Very good insights, but it's gotta be difficult not to fall in love with the merchandise. It would be hard to sell all of those omega watches.
Well... I am wearing the seiko I found the other day :) guess there are some exceptions to the rule!
I always remember that the buyer if in business. They have to make a profit.
Sellers love reasonable folks like you!
If your in and Antique Mall your paying 400-600 a month rent and 10% Commission to the Mall. Because of competition it’s getting harder to make and profits. I’ve done this for 12 years. Buy the product, haul it home, clean, repair, haul it to the booth. Then the customer wants for thrift store prices. The shows make it look easy. Oh and then there is shop lifting at your 100% Loss. Really think it thru first.
Great advice. Love how you share. Happy New Year to you and your family.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALEX!! ...and many more! Thank you so much for the lesson in owning/running a vintage/antique/'junk' shop :-D. I have oodles of stuff in my home that I need to pass along to others that would fill a little shop, AND, I would REALLY love to do that. Your tutorial in the business of running such a shop was very helpful and inspiring. However, it remains to be seen whether or not I take that initial step to make it happen. We'll see..... Thanks again and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your family.
Good luck with the selling :)
Great video, thanks! I saw a mermaid behind you, the kind of stuff I collect (among other things, which means: a lot of different things 🙁).
I like to go to antique shops and flea market with my wife here in Switzerland, and although I don’t have a business, sometimes I buy something to resell. It happened already that I bought something cool for a very good price and sold it 5 minutes later at the next antique shop. However, I am now at the stage where I really have to sell part of my collection because the space. I will perhaps do this online, I am not sure yet. Especially my collection of chess items is quite nice, with some very interesting things. I should sell at least 2/3 of the collection.
people in Canada are very nice people for sure. everywhere they go.
Thank you for a very informative and helpful video! But then your videos are always great!
I'm into antique machines mantiques, trucks cars tractors hit miss engines steam engines and early motorcycles ,I find you need deep pockets for this stuff.
Great little video lot of good information but my problem is I buy and I don't sell not yet anyhow who knows one of these days thanks a lot. Marcel from Bethany Ontario. 👍👍🇨🇦
Great information about antiques selling. I've been collecting since I was 12, mostly glass and pottery. I'm 58 now and I have to move my stock quickly. What would be best to sell my sh*t, auction lots?🤔
Only start selling antique. Need advice. Good video.
I collect items that I believe will be historically more relevant in the future. I will also rebuild or restore those items if needed. Sitting beside a dumpster behind the Saguache sheriff’s office was a Ford and Johnson swivel chair from 1890 in five pieces. I imagine the scene-a drunk, a tired deputy, an altercation, a broken chair. It took most of a winter to restore the chair, and yes I used polyurethane as a finish. I do not care about the monetary value. A pristine, original finish edition of this chair is worth maybe $800. Because of the modern glues and finishes I used it is worth far less. Nonetheless, this chair is once again beautiful and will last for another 100 years.
I enjoy your video very knowledgeable and honest.
I have odd antiques one is wooden almirah and one is wooden drawers
I was searching about antique furniture and I saw this video. My partner who is from Australia who is now a 60 years old and we currently living here in Philippines, and we are looking for something that we can get a money as he couldn't back to Australia cause he was just having a mild stroke last October plus the pandemic going us more down as our restaurant didn't work and he was talking about his grandfather's Bar Cabinet which is he keep it until now and he tried to sell it as we need money financially. The Cabinet Bar is 70 years old I wonder if we can get enough money for this bar. Please respond with this. Thank you.
An effective orator, and looks like David Draiman from Disturbed 👍
Happy belated Birthday Alex! Hope it was a great one.🎈🎁🎂🎁🎈
Wow!! Great video....excellent advice!!
that jacket was a great find, I would of kept for myself as well
I'm addicted to thrifting - I always come home with a bag of stuff for either my own collection or use. But I try to make sure I have at least one item that I can sell online that will pay for the majority of the purchase.
My dad and other relatives worked for International Harvester. .
Glad you’re not paying rent!
PRICE on the Seth Thomas grandfather style clock? My one concern would be shipping to Florida. I buy. sell and rebuild old authentic German Black Forest cuckoo clocks but find shipping and handling is often complicated with these delicate items. Thanks!
Buy cheap, sell high.
Riven Wood and don’t sell too high or else you’ll get no business
I have many antiques that are very hard to find. Please help me to sell it ... This is not ordinary antiques ... this is so amazing ...
haha that's funny. Edmonton represent!...or at least, i lived there 20 years :P
You a 9er Yh bigman
@@ohmane7204 hahahah
#12:20 I have a partial sheet of $1,000 CSA (Confederate States of America) (9 - $100 bonds) inherited from my father's collection. I had it matted and framed for $150 and valued at (about) $150. It's hanging in my TV/Family Room and quite a conversation piece. ( I sort of feel like Otis in Mayberry when he inherited CSA war bonds. BTW, How much interest would've occurred on $900 from April, 27, 1862 if the CSA wasn't a "dead country"?
Happy Birthday and,many more to come.
Thanks Betty!
I am and and I was making a living on antiques but I LOVE COLLECTING so much that I cannot sell a lot of stuff that I buy. I actually got into ANOTHER BUSINESS just to make more cash that I use to buy, sell and keep more antiques. I am definitely on the antique drug, a hoarder....
Happy 40th birthday for last week hope it was a good one
Regarding eBay, have you thought about bringing someone on and paying them a percentage of the sale price whenever something sells? Recently, Craigslist Hunter made a video showcasing that they sold $47,000 USD worth of stuff in a single month. Could be worth looking into.
That’s good sales!
hapiest birthday!wish you the best 🎂🎈🎉🎁
I think I may be the only 13 year old that collects antiques lol
Thank you,very helpful ❤️🎄
I have made alot of money on old music instruments...usually those are very underrated...and most just want to get rid of those....
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your integrity!
Basing on how you answer questions, I can tell your parents raised you well.
Hi from Ottawa, ON! Love your channel. It’s really interesting.
Thanks for the info. How about some "Christmas Music". You havr such a wonderful voice.
Ha! We will see...:)
Love your integrity and channel !