Buying a 50 year-old Hobby Shop - Part 1
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- As if we didn't have enough on our plates with 50,000 games... we are in the process of yet another massive purchase. The contents of a Hobby Shop that ran for 50 YEARS. We've built a connection with the owner over the last several months. We've bought tons of retro video games, vintage knives, and so much more from him, we're excited to see what's next! The owner, Ron, is a great business man, and is still nearly a full time reseller himself, even without owning his Hobby Shop anymore.
Want to know how we first met Ron?
Watch this playlist: • Hobby Shop Ron
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My current buy list:
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Watch where it all started here:
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So uhh... was anyone keeping track of how much this stuff is worth?
PLEASE. If you're knowledgeable in any of these things discussed in this video, drop some education here in the comments! I'd love to continue to learn.
(Model trains, cars, planes, rockets, marbles, pressed steel toys, wooden clocks, matchbox cars, slot cars, vintage advertisements, old bb guns, and anything else you think is important, there's a ton lol)
Some model trains are worth a fortune. Just make sure you inspect everything thoroughly!
I’m definitely interested in the vinyl records. Even everything you have
I used to sell on ebay back in the 90s. I would always put auctions at 1 cent and set them to last as long as possible. Things have changed a lot since then but this had the advantage of having the lowest fees and the low price would cause many to bid early and I think fomo kept many coming back. Not sure how applicable this is any longer but I wonder if making small lots and setting them to 1 cent would work for you saving you the trouble of knowing what things are worth and letting the customers tell you by having them compete against one another.
This video was (crapmostank) fantastic!
Man I wonder if he has any vintage signs, would love to buy some!
Chase and Skyler, I spent many an hour at Ron's store in Richmond. When I say it was packed to the gills, I am not kidding. You could barely walk through the store because there was stuff all over the place. I was one of the few people he ever let go downstairs at the store. The basement of the store was packed even more than the main floor. He had stuff stacked from the floor to the ceiling with only two small aisles to walk down. It was amazing! I am so happy that you guys are able to purchase his remaining inventory! Ron could not ask for better people to work with!
Frank, I wish we could have seen the store! I’m sure it was amazing. Thanks again for the connection with Ron. It has been amazing
was his hobby shop in Indiana?
@@flagcityparts No, it was in Richmond, Michigan.
@@frankguastella3305 I was asking because I've sold don coins years ago working with a national coin dealer..
@@flagcityparts Ron is still very active in the coin market. He is still doing about 20 shows per year.
Ron is passing his legacy on to Chase, what an honor. The gesture of gifting the coin was proof that he chose the right person to pass his lifes work along to!
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Ron is more than a Legend. What a great and funny guy.
"Am I looking at myself in 52 years?? If you play your cards right." You better stock up on those blue berries!
Tell me your a city boy with out telling me your a city boy….
“I can’t back up a trailer “
Haha good stuff guys! Kicking butt and taking names ! I’m in Texas 89 feels like winter to us 😂 I woke up today it was 101 feels like 111 by lunch time!
My gf me I inherited her uncles house after he passed and it was FULL of trains/comics/coins/computers even after 3+ years theres still rooms full of the stuff lol
Ask chase to visit he will buy them all :&)
Guys like Ron are the heart and soul of the hobby buisiness and genuine national treasures.
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Loved the structure and intro of this video, well done!
Thanks Caleb. Appreciate it greatly coming from you 🤙
You and Ron totally have a grandpa/grandson relationship. I love to see it. He's such a great guy. And the coin was such a thoughtful gift. Definitely taking notes on how to create better relationships
Just found your site. I loved this one, it is so neat that he thinks enough of you to let you take his memories. Yes I know you paid for them but I think you got a good deal. I loved the box of marbles they are beautiful, I played when I was younger. Will see more because I subscribed :) From Oregon
Welcome to the channel! Thanks for subscribing. Make sure to check out the hobby shop ron playlist to see the other 2 times we saw Ron
I just started watching this video but I am gonna predict this was a very very good idea!
You guys are one of the only channels that really shows the work that goes into reselling , I'm happy you guys showcase that because other channels don't show the dirty side of reselling. You guys have made my work ethic shoot up , I seriously look up to you guys .
This series is awesome
The Algorithm brought me here, and I can't believe that this just recently happened. Chase, you and the boys will learn a lot from acquiring this collection. Lots of vintage things, collectables. And I am sure there will be some rare items seemingly made from Unobtainium and Unicorn Horn.
Congratulations. I am hoping i will be able to see items @ your ebay store.
Thanks so much for clicking and watching. We are listing stuff from this guy daily and our eBay store is in the link. Appreciate it!
You’re definitely looking at yourself in the future! Congrats on growing the business and channel! 40k soon!!!
We’re close!!
Not any type of a Jealous fellow but, I must admit on this haul I may be just a bit 😅!! I loved the video fellas and, I am super stoked for you. Could feel your excitement running through you coming from my phone! And it was contagious haha. Best of luck on your endeavors ~enjoy!!
Top 5 best episode! I love when you revisit people you’ve done deals with in the past. Ron is a gem.
Same here it is the best it shows you another side of the business world and how important it is to keep good relationships
In glad Skyguy addressed the Porta-potty lol
such a kool older guy..I like him:)
Chase and the crew the thumbs up button isn’t enough for this video they need to have a love it button, Ron is pretty much passing along not only 50 years of memories but also a full on business this guy took a lot of good care of these items over the years and and seems like an awesome man glad you guys where able to get this connection
This is such a big inspiration to try and get these kind of connections established!! So happy for you guys! Keep up the great work
Chase, everything you do with the old Prieh's Hobby stuff is such bittersweet nostalgia for me, and even more bizarre to know you guys visited the next town over from me! Glad to see Ron is doing well.
Michigan is full of so many great people, keep up all the good work and thanks for inspiring in my own reselling side hustle.
You forgot to load up the toilet! How can you forget the most valuable item! He even left a gift wrapped present in it for you! 😂
Did you notice the old guys flabby arms, you could sure tell there were some serious guns in those arms years ago. He's probably still stronger than some men 30 years younger than him!
Very cool
That PT Cruiser Zippo is cooler than the car itself.
That G I JOE box was Hand Painted back in the 60's .
With the G I JOE , I've heard that it could go for over $ 2, 000 dollars .
Don't Under Value the Items that you're getting .
And don't let anyone rip you off by giving you a lower price .
If you attempt to "catalog" what you have, putting that list on the internet, you should be able to sell a lot of that stuff to assorted "collectors"!
Ron seemed alot happier this time 🤣
The coolest thing about this video. Is you guys get all the stuff, but the money Ron gets, can go to enjoying this rest of his eventful life. Well done boys!
Awesome video guys
Have you considered making a video about ungating yourself for the common video game brands such as Sony or ea? I know I would personally love that video lol much love
It’s something we’ve gone over in past videos, we have a whole community over on Discord and chats dedicated to that topic
I'm not sure how far you guys are willing to go out but there is a store 30 minutes for me who is planning on getting out of the retro buisness. I think he has been open for 30 years and is selling a bunch of video games, collectibles, retro toys and dozens and dozens of consoles of all variety. So many video games, consoles, boxes, everything
there are very few greater joys in life than digging through mystery boxes. watching this video is like porn for me. sick score. i bet there's so much awesome shit in those boxes.
WOW! Next time, rent a truck, maybe with a 16 foot or so box. Incredible treasure trove!!
Good call! I think I’ll just get a 20 foot box truck for the rest
If he has the album to go with that KISS Love gun cardboard gun you’ll make a sweet chunk of 💵
I live in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Where Zippo lighters were created and are made everyday. As well as CASE knives
Wao is awesome .good touch gift
I would like to see the young version of the old man when he was a retailer and selling those things.
I followed just from this one view and seeing the comments below.What a great following you have and I've done what you are doing so its a great channel. Oh wow those marbles are so awesome and I'm sure valuable. Brings back good memory's with my brothers and our back yard we had perfect place for marbles.
Being a stright up person made this deal the deal of all deals!
Great job and good hunting
I love that old guy Ron. What a great relationship you built quickly with him! You guys definitely got a great amount of quality items plus with more to come. That's friggin awesome. Great video. Looking forward to seeing what you guys dig out of the boxes. Good luck!!
Just wanted to say that after rewatching, you guys got very rare items and priceless items that's worth a fortune to museums as well. You should get some items appraised in case. Because they might surprise you of course. That little cola pinball machine is cool gimmick back then and is worth quite good price. I work in museum lol just saying my two cents 👍
I wish I was near by y'all, I would love to buy some HO train from y'all
Just the trains and the records and that Erector set I saw you are already in profit. All that talk about games and your boys failed their Tetris check loading that trailer. They may wanna get some stack practice time in before the next run hahaha.
Awesome Video. I love people like Ron keeping the Dreams alive of new collectors and resellers. The stuff is out there if you are fair and willing to work for it. Great Video
Your content is amazing it wont be long other big youtubers will be hitting you up so they can suck away some of your viewers! Keep up the good work!
Backing up a trailer looks easy. Until you try to do it for the first time.
especially when u need to back up into a few twist and turns LOL
Comment "Hobby Shop Chase" to 100% supernaturally guarantee Chase turn out like Ron.
You are awesome! That old man was and is so cool! Kind of guy you can’t chat with for hours about literally EVERYTHING!
Even in your 80s ,I can’t see you giving up the boxed Pokémon !!! Great video again and The new guys are super cool !
This is a jack pot...I can only dream of finding a deal this good.
It sucks that the internet (eBay)and big box stores are killing the mom and pop hobby shops
For sure. Nobody likes convienince and free market competition where the best mix of value and service win out.
@@thayneasaro9844 they really don't there just forced to like it because there is beginning to be no other option and the internet is only causing prices to go up because of scalpers and people pricing stuff to high to be worth buying to begin with causing only the rich to get richer and be able to afford to collect anymore while the poor get poorer and have to settle for small collections
this is why stuff in those old shops is always expensive and never goes on sale... if it doesn't sell they just pack it up in their garage.
that's like 60 years of surplus crap lol
I would have loved to hang out with him at his store for a few days. The stories he could tell! Not just about his store or hobbies, but his overall life stories are pretty amazing, informative and funny.
I know I enjoyed this enough to subscribe. I had no idea I'd be fascinated with what you're doing until I watched the entire video. And props to Ron for the noble career of making people happy.
At this point Chase is secretly a Millionaire and just making content for his fans!!!! 🤦
I guarantee there's prob at least double what you paid.
Cant believe how sharp that man is for his age.
Ron sold me my first Nintendo DS! Absolutely insane to just have this randomly pop up in my recommendations. Bought lots of coins from him too
Wow. Lol that’s crazy. Ron is a legend
Love the content and happy y’all are doing well! Love these large buy outs. A resellers dream
I buy trucks and tractors so lemme know how to reach ya guys! What a coooolllllllooolllddd cat
Ron is an absolute treasure. Really commendable on how all the guys interacted with him. He reminds me a lot of my grandad and although he didn’t have a shop or a house full of stock, his shed was a treasure trove of hand made tools and come-in-handys. Great video!
Really Cool, Ron reminds me of my Local Gaming Store Owner. Good Dude and you can tell! Goodluck sorting and unpacking. Can't way to see the next video at Uncle Ron's.
Wow! You probably already got back your investment on the Lionel trains alone...and THEN SOME...let alone all of the other fantastic stuff there! You hit the JACKPOT, bro!!!
I miss going to hobby shops with my late dad back in the 70's. My dad was an extremely great flying model airplane builder starting way back in the 30s' as a kid! He belonged to a club called the Flying Aces, I believe but had to leave when he was drafted into the big WWII. He won many contests both for indoor and outdoor planes. He even had some sponsorship from companies like Perreli (spelling?) Rubber for testing their rubber bands that were used to power the planes and giving his opinion on. Glycerine and green soap were used to lube the rubber and make it last longer. I still have some of his stuff and even some photos of all the guys in his club WAY BACK then. Good times they were. REALLY GREAT times actually.....😕
PS: Prices for original G.I. Joe stuff was "THROUGH THE ROOF" some years ago! I am not sure what they are worth now, but if you have them with original packing and never touched.....😵😵👍👍!!!!!
Hope you told Ron how much your veiwers love him from the previous vids. The Gold coin was a very nice touch 👍
He's seen the love!
I have learned a lot from both your channels so I want to thank you for that. Today's vlog was one of my favorite episodes when you gave Ron that coin. He seemed almost emotional with joy and your kindness. I hope you cherish that memory and it stays with you till the end. Ron to me comes across as a man that does not show that kind of emotion but it almost came out on this video. I have always respected you but that of what you did brought a new respect for you, at least from my view. You are a good soul and your parents brought you right. I am 44 and don't see much hope in a lot of the younger generation but you and your crew are good people. It is nice seeing good people these years so again thank you and keep up the kindness and great vlogs.
He knew the prince albert in a can joke.
What a fantastic hobby goldmine 😯
17:00 Now, THAT is a REAL TOY --- precision-built from REAL METAL and MADE TO LAST! Well, and it DID last --- still looks almost new! Too bad we probably couldn't safely allow children to actually play with this lovely collection, though --- most likely every colored surface is coated with lead paint, and goodness knows how much trace presence of other nasties like arsenic, cadmium, or mercury might also be present somewhere in it's construction! Definitely a "look but don't touch" object here!
Classy move giving him that coin. And being nice to him respect never goes out of style
I'm sad that he had to sell the collection. But to you guys it gonna get sold and you'll be able to continue to do what you love and he'll have cash in his pocket.
The people you can meet who share a similar passion are one of my favorite parts of this business would of love digging through the train stuff a favorite of mine to sell.
One man's junk is another man's treasure 🤑
less than 20 k you riped him off
Without a doubt there are at least 50 three digit items that you just happen to have shown such as the Kiss “Love Gun” album promo and those piles of track for the different gauges of trains.
I think your right - that is defo going to be you in years to come. Love the vid! He seems like a great guy. 👍👍👍
I simply would have felt like I’d died and gone to heaven if I had an opportunity like this. It compiles all the things I’ve enjoyed in this life including ‘the hunt’ and discovery of going through everything, separating, cataloging, drooling. Oh my God….My love is in the hobby industry. Planes, trains, toys, coins, etc., all of it.
Best video I’ve seen from you guys! Keep it up buddy!
Well yea #UseGamesToBleepRon
Video literally cracked me up every time you put a edit over curse words…video was great and just fun to watch…congrats you guys got it going on.
Goosebumps when that Erector box opened... wow... I played a lot with that stuff 50 years ago!
Ron’s the man 🙏🏻 what a guy,great video of amazing finds ❤️👍🏻
Ah yes, the Power Glove-- Nintendos greatest looking/ most useless controller. I was so excited to get that for Christmas, and it NEVER worked right. 🤣
Lol sooooo true
i'm a "right in the middle" collector (turn 50 this years) this video is like a back and forth time machine, is just like to see myself splitted in two, a tear run thru my face...
Absolutely amazing guys. Great vid. Amazing pick up. And Ron is a legend!!! 🔥🔥🔥
You guys going have merch for 10 years just from this guy
Where is your store located?
Online. Link in Bio!
@@ChaseAfterTheRightPrice no good open up locations all across America I'll run the one in Memphis Tennessee
GAMES! 🤣
It's great that all that stuff still has the potential to go to an owner that will appreciate it and not just be thrown out by a family member who inherits it 🙌
Maybe you should make a video on how to take advantage of the elderly since you raked him over the coals !
Very bold of you to assume that Ron isn't with it enough to make decisions for himself 👍
Keep your eyes open for Triang Train sets, more so for the ones that came off the Queen Mary Toy shop, Cunard had some special builds made for them by Triang, some of them like the one I got the carriages have lights built into them. These are worth a lot.
What I am interested in are 45 records from the 50s to 80s, Also being interested in knowing how much that Jan & Dean LP go's for, I have one my self that I will be letting go soon
80 years old and still as sharp as a tack!
Some viewers are going to need serious help cause they just lost their minds looking at this stuff. Great clip guys and stay well hydrated.
Ron is very sharp for his age.. you guys earn a new subscriber here...🥰😊
What fun! Great video!
Not sure if you have more deals like this but have a hand pallet jack and plastic wrap would've saved you sooooo much time moving. Everything would be put onto a palette; wrapped up and it would be one big trip at a time to the trailer.
It’s so enjoyable listening to you all talk and share stories and information and joke and laugh, not to mention Ron is in incredible shape watching him keeping up with you younger guys. Thanks for being so kind to such a wonderful guy.
Lolz, bringing a trailer to a 24" uhaul fight
Next time bring two wheeler to move stacks of boxes. Fun video!