Great stuff, Alex! That Majestic radio is a Canadain model and, I believe, pretty rare. It was a higher end set from about 1938. A real beauty. A word of caution, don't plug it in even with a new power cord (or any vintage electronics, for that matter). There are components in the power supply that nearly always fail due to age and can short. This can damage other nearly non-obtainable components and render the radio practically worthless. If possible, locate a radio collector in your area who can inspect it and power it up slowly. It would be a shame to damage it.
Alex, Love your "Treasure Hunting". My wife, Suzan and I used to go to garage sales. W e looked for stuff to resell at our local Flea market. Some of those garage sales really were in garages or at homes, just like the ones you explore. Your finds are nostalgia for us. We still have a pile of early "Ladies Home Journals that we brought with us to Ferndale. Your fortunate to live in an area where people have homes for a long time...That's where the "goodies " are. Thanks, Rik
General Motors bought Vauxhall in the UK back in 1925. The commercial motors division was called Bedford. Vauxhall was sold recently by GM along with Opel to the French company PSA- which owns Peugeot and Citroen.
What a great haul! Their basement was so clean...all the items in good shape. So much fun! I like listening to you rattle off what’s what too, getting a good education.
Another neat video. I love when people let you into their homes to see what treasures they have collected. I just love things from the 50’s and 60’s. I was born in 51 so it brought back memories. Simpler times for sure. Or maybe it seems that way because I was a child😀. Maybe their were no simpler times just childhood memories. Thanks so much. It is always a pleasure to watch your channel. Merry Christmas to all of your family.
a buddy had a penchant for Vauhalls Not a common car in Colorado, but he managed to find several, cheap. The 65 he had looked like somebody washed a 55 chevy wrong and it shrunk in the wash big time. the 67 was just like a 57 Chevy, but shrunken. Cool cars.
I AM A MAN, YOU CAN TELL ALL THE LADIES IN THE VIDEOS LOVE HIM. THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN, HANDSOME, INTELLIGENT, GREAT FATHER.... I AM SURPRISED HE DOESNT HAVE A NATIONAL SHOW OF SORTS.
OMG I had that gas company doll - they gave them to kids to keep them away from the guy while working on the furnace!! LOL I want one!! Came from Union Gas here
First time I’ve heard you sing (relatively new subscriber) and you have a lovely voice. I think it is relatively rare that anyone actually really changes their lives. You seem to have done so and still remain a decent, kind family man and person. I hope all your and your families dreams come true. Jeanine from Australia
Awesome video. I love old toys so this was right up my alley. What nice people lived there. Thanks for this great video. Christmas Blessings to you and your family!
I'm sure you know, but just in case: ONe time I bought an old-ish magazine from the 1960s for a few dollars and inside was a Full ticket (unused I guess) from a World Series Game that was worth A LOT more than the vintage magazine. Check the pages for more treasure. LOVE your channel. Ha, you find a Cohen poster and then sing us a Cohen song in the celebration video...Nice tie in.
All kinds of interesting things in this video. I swear, I had stuff just like that that my parents saved but it probably got mostly tossed out in cleaning fits back in the 80s and 90s... :(
What a fun video! The white pieces that you refer to as print blocks are press proofs. Press proofs were made to check to make sure there weren’t any imperfections or typo’s (mistakes) in the printing block before it when to the final printing.
Hilary C - Families would often take items out of our estate sales when they saw what the appraised price of the item was. We had to revise our contract form informing the family that we would be entitled to the commission we would have received if the item sold at the estate sale. If the family takes back all of the antiques and items of value, we no longer have an estate sale. We have a rummage sale.
Those cardboard advertisements you have are what were known as flongs- " a temporary negative mould." I can remember seeing them when I was shown around the print room of Express Newspapers in Fleet Street, London in 1983 when I had the misfortune to work there. Hot metal printing was soon going to be swept away but even then, there was a huge factory under the newspaper offices. Here is the Wiki entry on flongs for you to read: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flong
I can't get over how fascinating I find it, to watch people unearth these goodies from the past. If ever there was a dream job...for me, that would be it. I'm curious how you come to be aware of these opportunities, to go into people's homes. Do you know them...or hear of them through friends, or friends of friends?
The only problem with this video, is that it was too short! Also, the cop car with the Avro Arrow was pretty cool. Thanks And wishing you and your family happy holidays!
The most dangerous moment as a picker is when you have the owner's shoulder-surfing while you look. Once they start reminiscing over every single thing that comes out of a box, you can add $200 to the price of the pile of stuff when it comes to negotiation,
Great video, What a basement that was, all that stuff, Glad you were able to get some good stuff, You ended up with the creepy gas doll then lol, That doll that talks sounded like something on a horror movie lol, Great job Alex.
As you're buying items, do you write it down with an agreed price so you now how much to pay them at the end?? I've done this on the last two "picks" that I've been on and it works well. I use to try to keep track in my head...too stressful!!
Hey guys how’s everyone ,, you all ready for ho ho too come we’ll I wish the Best Christmas ever don’t worry about the new year she’ll bring luck and much happiness,,!! Sounds like a Beautiful thing be happy and grow .... Also buy good stuff ,lolol god night ...guys kids moms and pops Much love and joy!.
Whoa!!! At about 14:00 the car price list has something interesting on the bottom under ‘options’ ... directional signals ... 😳 ... turn signals were optional?!?!?
9:15 That Rogers-Majestic console radio is beautiful, but I'm betting that a rotted out line cord is the least of its problems. I'd have an expert check it out first. A shorted capacitor in the high voltage circuit can really "fire" it up! :( Safety first. Wishing I had the bucks (and the room) for that beautiful Canadian-made radio! I think this is the same model: www.greenhillsgf.com/IndexOwn_RogersMajestic_7M931.htm If it is, it has a more elaborate "Magic Eye" tuning tube than is typical. What a great radio!
Im late watching....but omg i have thoze bubble frames with original picture of little girl praying...in black and white. I would change the picture or frame for anything.
Curiosity Incorporated dang that’s too bad thanks for the reply. If you find anymore ford meteor ads or anything let me know I own multiple cars as well!
you've actually sung a Lenard Cohen song I bet, his most famous is "Hallelujah" frankly, he couldn't sing it that well, but with such...um... I don't know what to call it, soul I guess.
....then it wouldn't have been a kind gift...much nicer to accept the gift and give her the Thanks shout-out. Mmmm banana bread. I love that stuff. I think I'll make myself some in my bread machine.
geez i didnt know that haa pitcher well guess what i pitched and pitched and pitched i still pitch wierd huh theres pitching then theres pitching without hurting anyone especially you kids or neighbors kids whew now i just use a target as there all grown almost
Well I should hope so since it’s not staged... plus it’s someone else’s house and I don’t have that much free time or money to pay actors and set up someone else’s basement
That was fun going thru her basement,as a fifties child I recognized lots of her things....
Older now and not as mobile as I once was, I love watching you pick through all sorts of places and seeing all sorts of bits and pieces of history.
Great stuff, Alex!
That Majestic radio is a Canadain model and, I believe, pretty rare. It was a higher end set from about 1938. A real beauty.
A word of caution, don't plug it in even with a new power cord (or any vintage electronics, for that matter). There are components in the power supply that nearly always fail due to age and can short. This can damage other nearly non-obtainable components and render the radio practically worthless.
If possible, locate a radio collector in your area who can inspect it and power it up slowly. It would be a shame to damage it.
Alex,
Love your "Treasure Hunting".
My wife, Suzan and I used to go to garage sales. W e looked for stuff to resell at our local Flea market.
Some of those garage sales really were in garages or at homes, just like the ones you explore.
Your finds are nostalgia for us. We still have a pile of early "Ladies Home Journals that we brought with us to Ferndale.
Your fortunate to live in an area where people have homes for a long time...That's where the "goodies " are.
Thanks,
Rik
No to much into antiques because i grew up with them in the 40th to 60ty. But love your knowledge of them is so interesting. Love watching you
Man! Living the dream! Unboxing back at the shop having a cold coors... sigh... I’m living vicariously...
The paper ephemera that isn’t collectible is still valuable to art journalists and journal makers. Book making is very popular now.
General Motors bought Vauxhall in the UK back in 1925. The commercial motors division was called Bedford. Vauxhall was sold recently by GM along with Opel to the French company PSA- which owns Peugeot and Citroen.
What a great haul! Their basement was so clean...all the items in good shape. So much fun! I like listening to you rattle off what’s what too, getting a good education.
I'm a old car junkie so I loved the magazines! Thanks for taking us along on the ride.
Another neat video. I love when people let you into their homes to see what treasures they have collected. I just love things from the 50’s and 60’s. I was born in 51 so it brought back memories. Simpler times for sure. Or maybe it seems that way because I was a child😀. Maybe their were no simpler times just childhood memories. Thanks so much. It is always a pleasure to watch your channel. Merry Christmas to all of your family.
Your comment "Maybe there were no simpler times, just childhood memories" has actually brought tears to my eyes. 😥
a buddy had a penchant for Vauhalls Not a common car in Colorado, but he managed to find several, cheap. The 65 he had looked like somebody washed a 55 chevy wrong and it shrunk in the wash big time. the 67 was just like a 57 Chevy, but shrunken. Cool cars.
Those are some amazing treasures! You gotta appreciate the old things!
One man's trash is another man's treasure!
I always tell friend's & neighbors, don't throw away anything, call me first. hehe 🤓😉
YOUR VIDEOS BRING JOY BACK INTO MY LIFE! THANK YOU
I'm impressed with how nice of a human being you are
I AM A MAN, YOU CAN TELL ALL THE LADIES IN THE VIDEOS LOVE HIM. THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN, HANDSOME, INTELLIGENT, GREAT FATHER.... I AM SURPRISED HE DOESNT HAVE A NATIONAL SHOW OF SORTS.
I've always been impressed when I've visited Canada on holiday. Canadian people are so lovely and friendly.
OMG I had that gas company doll - they gave them to kids to keep them away from the guy while working on the furnace!! LOL I want one!! Came from Union Gas here
Wow, that looked like fun! And they were willing to part with some stuff, that always helps on a pick :)
I would be in 7th heaven in that cellar, looking at all the stuff. This is my way of relaxing😀
I'm just outside Edmonton I'll have to stop by...great to see a local couple on TH-cam...great work
Come by anytime! :)
Wonderful watching!
You had me in stitches laughing, love watching your videos!!!
Another great video love them all.
First time I’ve heard you sing (relatively new subscriber) and you have a lovely voice. I think it is relatively rare that anyone actually really changes their lives. You seem to have done so and still remain a decent, kind family man and person. I hope all your and your families dreams come true. Jeanine from Australia
I hope she invites you back, looks like there's a ton more treasure in that basement!
Loved this video with the super items and 2 really lovely ladies !
Awesome video. I love old toys so this was right up my alley. What nice people lived there. Thanks for this great video. Christmas Blessings to you and your family!
I'm sure you know, but just in case: ONe time I bought an old-ish magazine from the 1960s for a few dollars and inside was a Full ticket (unused I guess) from a World Series Game that was worth A LOT more than the vintage magazine. Check the pages for more treasure.
LOVE your channel.
Ha, you find a Cohen poster and then sing us a Cohen song in the celebration video...Nice tie in.
You made another great haul Alex. I'd never be able to do what you do. I'd want to buy and keep everything...lol.
All kinds of interesting things in this video. I swear, I had stuff just like that that my parents saved but it probably got mostly tossed out in cleaning fits back in the 80s and 90s... :(
The papier-mâché movie advertising molds are known as *flongs* , and are used to cast metal stereotypes for newspaper printing.
Sending love from Staffordshire England im watching all youre videos such an amazing family 👪
What a fun video! The white pieces that you refer to as print blocks are press proofs. Press proofs were made to check to make sure there weren’t any imperfections or typo’s (mistakes) in the printing block before it when to the final printing.
Excellent video ! Congrats on all your finds and good luck on your next hunting adventure !
Great lot of stuff, most of which would never have survived here in humid Houston, Texas.
That was fun! I would have loved to go through all those boxes. Of course I would have had to stay there for a week to do it. Thanks for the tour!
Glad you liked the show!
Me too, but I'd feel quite awkward with the owners standing over me. I'd be ready for them to grab a find and announce, 'oh, we'll keep that!"
Hilary C - Families would often take items out of our estate sales when they saw what the appraised price of the item was. We had to revise our contract form informing the family that we would be entitled to the commission we would have received if the item sold at the estate sale. If the family takes back all of the antiques and items of value, we no longer have an estate sale. We have a rummage sale.
Those cardboard advertisements you have are what were known as flongs- " a temporary negative mould." I can remember seeing them when I was shown around the print room of Express Newspapers in Fleet Street, London in 1983 when I had the misfortune to work there. Hot metal printing was soon going to be swept away but even then, there was a huge factory under the newspaper offices. Here is the Wiki entry on flongs for you to read: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flong
Love your videos because they are always so interesting, thank you. 👍
Thanks coco!
Loooove the bubble glass frames!!!
I see a Christmas tree behind you. Is that home or the shop. I love Christmas decorations. This was another terrific video.
That was fun Alex. To you and your family have very Merry Christmas. Thank you for all the wonderful videos.
Merry Christmas to you too :)
Basement hunting is fun, you never know
You are living my dream life... Love your channel!
Your a sweet man that's why your invited into peoples homes!
I really enjoy your video's, you were one of the best recommended i recived!
🤓😉👀👂
NICE FINDS ALEX COOL VIDEO. SEEING A BOX THAT SAYS TOYS THAT WAS IN A BASEMENT O WHAT A FEELING. NEXT TIME 👍🏻
Who hee. Would love to pick that area. Fun video!
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Love your finds.
Nice find's 😀
Nice. Paper items are fun. If the price is right, I will buy junk drawer contents at consignment auctions in the country.
I can't get over how fascinating I find it, to watch people unearth these goodies from the past. If ever there was a dream job...for me, that would be it.
I'm curious how you come to be aware of these opportunities, to go into people's homes. Do you know them...or hear of them through friends, or friends of friends?
The only problem with this video, is that it was too short! Also, the cop car with the Avro Arrow was pretty cool. Thanks And wishing you and your family happy holidays!
Merry Christmas to you Alex and the Family
Merry Christmas!
I really liked the Farrah shirt. I had one of Charlie's Angels.
One of my college room-mates had that FF poster on the bathroom wall.
Kinda creepy when I think about it now
Wow classic Farrah Fawcett
Wish I had a basement. I have a loft so most of my stuff ends up in there. Anyways you guys have a wonderful Christmas day.
That was my 1st car in Australia, called a falcon there.
lol when air conditioning and heat with defroster was optional lol
Apple boxes are good for putting wool in
The most dangerous moment as a picker is when you have the owner's shoulder-surfing while you look. Once they start reminiscing over every single thing that comes out of a box, you can add $200 to the price of the pile of stuff when it comes to negotiation,
Was there an original portraits in the bubble frames?
Merry Christmas, Alex and family!
Merry Christmas to you too!
Merry Christmas! :)
That cop car looks like what we call a ford falcon here in the usa
You seem like a genuine good soul!!!
Great video, What a basement that was, all that stuff, Glad you were able to get some good stuff, You ended up with the creepy gas doll then lol, That doll that talks sounded like something on a horror movie lol, Great job Alex.
This is better than tv so addictive.
So good, thank you...
As you're buying items, do you write it down with an agreed price so you now how much to pay them at the end?? I've done this on the last two "picks" that I've been on and it works well. I use to try to keep track in my head...too stressful!!
I recap what retail may be in the end and make a group offer
Gah! I just saw my old Tearie Dearie doll in the box of dolls. 😱
I would be interested in some of the old sports magazines.
Just email us at Curiosityedmonton@gmail.com with your wish list :)
They probably still make the bouncy horse, I bought one for my son born in 91.
What was in that very last image, you didn't comment on them. Looks like Little Big Books.
Yes a bunch of them :)
4:49 Lmao i thought i was gonna drop my phone... i share your belief that it is super creepy!!!!!!
Hey guys how’s everyone ,, you all ready for ho ho too come we’ll I wish the Best Christmas ever don’t worry about the new year she’ll bring luck and much happiness,,!! Sounds like a Beautiful thing be happy and grow ....
Also buy good stuff ,lolol god night ...guys kids moms and pops Much love and joy!.
Merry Christmas to you!
Waiting for an Etch A Sketch to make an appearance.
How old is that Coors Light bottle sitting on the showcase? It looks like it's got some beer inside it still! HAHA! Great finds!
The bottle has a die cast nascar inside of it
How much for the bottle of Coors Light @10:00? Lol.
Whoa!!! At about 14:00 the car price list has something interesting on the bottom under ‘options’ ... directional signals ... 😳 ... turn signals were optional?!?!?
I'm not sure today's BMW's have turn signals standard judging by how many owners don't use them.
Makes sense--people used hand signals out the window at first.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you too!
Curiosity Incorporated Thank you!
9:15 That Rogers-Majestic console radio is beautiful, but I'm betting that a rotted out line cord is the least of its problems. I'd have an expert check it out first. A shorted capacitor in the high voltage circuit can really "fire" it up! :( Safety first.
Wishing I had the bucks (and the room) for that beautiful Canadian-made radio!
I think this is the same model:
www.greenhillsgf.com/IndexOwn_RogersMajestic_7M931.htm
If it is, it has a more elaborate "Magic Eye" tuning tube than is typical. What a great radio!
@ 2:29...and @ 15:30... would like to purchase baseball artwork magazines...
Im late watching....but omg i have thoze bubble frames with original picture of little girl praying...in black and white. I would change the picture or frame for anything.
I meant i wouldnt change the picture or the frame for anything....
I think those frames have been painted to mine were mahogony i think...
Cool Cohen poster
Niiice!!!👍👍
Hello Alex how r u n the family doing hope it's not cold. Snowing send data snow to nyc
Did you find out whats behind the bubble glass frames?
Yes.., disappointment. Old pics were gone.
How much for the 1951 meteor print! I love 49-51 ford products and have a display cabinet of ads! Please let me know
It has sold :(
Curiosity Incorporated dang that’s too bad thanks for the reply. If you find anymore ford meteor ads or anything let me know I own multiple cars as well!
you've actually sung a Lenard Cohen song I bet, his most famous is "Hallelujah" frankly, he couldn't sing it that well, but with such...um... I don't know what to call it, soul I guess.
I didn't know he was Canadian, actually.
That and "Dance Me to the End of Love"..
It is what it is.
I want the flame 🔥 teddy
Those ladies are so adorable
Hello alex..mellisa..and family..much loves from the deep south..merry xmas..cowboy..
Thanks Cowboy!
Merry Christmas Cowboy :) 🎄
Hope you gave them extra $ just for the banana bread alone! Mmmmm...home cooking.
....then it wouldn't have been a kind gift...much nicer to accept the gift and give her the Thanks shout-out. Mmmm banana bread. I love that stuff. I think I'll make myself some in my bread machine.
Just found your channel the other day, very interesting videos! Keep it up
Thanks for watching! Did you sub? ;)
👍🏻
You have a nice laugh. LoL
geez i didnt know that haa pitcher well guess what i pitched and pitched and pitched i still pitch wierd huh theres pitching then theres pitching without hurting anyone especially you kids or neighbors kids whew now i just use a target as there all grown almost
you guys are extremely unique :)
Have you ever come across an Eames chair?
would you sell the car pictures that were with the poster and the one advertising one in the fist part of this video?
I saw something that said "follow the indians". I believe that's the Spokane Indians baseball team.
Someone else said-- so clean. Yeah, where is the dust. You don't expect us to believe this isn't staged do you?
Well I should hope so since it’s not staged... plus it’s someone else’s house and I don’t have that much free time or money to pay actors and set up someone else’s basement