I really admire all you have been doing the last few years. You've mentioned several times that you want your family to be on a strong financial footing if anything were to happen to you. Sounds like every move you make, including liquidating the storefront business and selling that property (which must surely be worth way more than when you started) is geared toward that, and I applaud you for it. Sounds like you will be clearing the path for amazing things moving forward, with all financial ends tied up. That's financial freedom, right there. Keep going!
Keep strong Alexander, you’re doing great! We’re all behind you lifting you up with good thoughts and prayers and when this part is done, you can get to the next adventure! So fun…😁💝
There are lots of antique stores closing and going to online sales or just getting booths in antique malls. Keeping that store open must have been quite expensive with taxes, electricity, etc. Try not to make yourself sick getting everything ready for auction. If you end up with lots of things still at the end, then just store them and then later have TH-cam live sales like some people are doing. I think your fans would like that!
So glad to see you at the store again, even if it’s just to get ready for an auction. I will always watch your vlogs as long as you continue on You Tube, Alex. Hope you do as I will be sad. But you do have your new home to show which I look forward to seeing. It’s beautiful!🥰
Alexander I can’t even fathom the amount of work you have ahead of you to get ready for the auction. Bittersweet for sure selling all of your collections but I am so excited for your new journey ❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This is going to be a great move for you and your family, I just know it. Thanks again for bringing us along on Antiques, Auctions, and Adventures With Alexander 🥰
I agree. This sounds funny over an inanimate object, but I really feel there was a soul in Zoltar that loved being with Alex. He spit out the appropriate fortune for Alex everytime. 😭
It seems like only yesterday you were having Hans, Josh, and many others, help you put this shop together….if it had been a couple of decades of buying and selling in that shop, I would be right there with you. But it seems that you barely got the new addition finished, and now you are leaving. I hope the future adventures of finding great things, or doing something that brings out the same excitement, come your way. I really thought you were in this shop for the long haul. But as we say goodbye to the past, we trudge on to the future! I will miss this quaint store. Even if I never had set foot into it. (I wanted to very badly!) As a friend once told me…Brighter days are ahead!
After watching this channel for years it's clear there is a pattern of moving from project to project every couple of months/every year. There needs to be a steady supply of excitement and a finished project can't provide that.
Alexander, this is Intense . . . So glad your family is with you when they can. Don't work too hard, so you can actually enjoy your auction. I'm sad I couldn't come to see you at the store. I've enjoyed each and every episode you've put on TH-cam. I feel very close to the Archbold family. You are all wonderful. I will always pray for you and yours. Bye for now.
The dog in the picture is a Russian Wolfhound. When I think of the hours of labor you put into creating your dream store, it makes my head spin. To dismantle it now is rather shocking to many, but I think most understand the need for home life. I guess it's the suddenness of this change that has caught so many off guard.
I hear ya. Sounds like they did the math & have an opportunity that means Alex still gets to do what he does, make $$ off that & TH-cam and not worry about the drama of a physical store. Plus if their new house is paid off, that's another burden lessened.
Youre going to feel like A MILLION POUNDS.has left your shoulders..when these auctions. Sales.etc are OVERRRR...Itll be a wonderful blessing...STAY STRONG...AND DONT LOOK BACK!!!!
W hen we first met Alex he had left retail because he felt tied down to being stuck indoors when he really wanted adventures. I think when he started to try to plan to visit his sister and new brother he felt the responsibility of keeping the store open when a new busy season was just getting started was too much. He needs to be able to take trips, do house clean outs and renovations. And he is just so good at taking us along he can continue to support his channel, his business, and his family without a physical building. We can always have meet ups, go to car shows, have jam sessions wherever he visits.
Alex please please look after yourself! Take good care of your health! You are more important than any stuff will ever be. You and your family comes first. Eat well, sleep well and don’t overdo it!! Take care. Big hugs.
I had accumulated a lot of stuff in the 24 years after I left my hometown, a lot of it heavy books and paper which had to be moved via freight, because even storage rent is high in NYC. Then I basically realized I was no longer enjoying my life in NYC, so I quit my job without notice, cleaned out my office during the weekend, then set myself a deadline of getting everything moved and settled by the end of the month. One month later all I had was my camping backpack (perfect luggage when you travel by subway), and I took the train home, using the long travel time for reflection and relaxation. You’ve got two big moves, but you’ve done this many times before, and you’ve got help. Definitely take a break afterwards, just to acclimatize to your new reality, and to deal with any loose ends that may linger. I do hope you’ll make a video of the store later this summer, so we can meet the new owners and tenants, and see the new life of the store as well!
I have to say I wish I could have visited the shop before this closing. You are so inspiring. Happy times coming and gee whiz try to pace yourself! Love your channel.
If you think about it, in your TH-cam video's, the store is just a backdrop (for most of us viewers who would never be able to visit). The searching for items and box openings are the meat and potatoes of your channel and the reduction in overhead should lift quite a load off your shoulders. I think you're making a smart move and once you've finished the exhausting task of getting ready for the auction and the move to the new house, you'll get a breather and be able to decide how you want to proceed. Since you're always so innovative, I'm looking forward to watching your journey continue.
I hope he sets up an online store! I'd be interested in the process of setting that up, working out the kinks, etc. I see ppl in the comments mourning the loss of a store they never visited or supported in a real way. I hope they see how silly that is, and stick with Alex in his new ventures!
@@idellekell I can see it from both perspectives because there was a lot of people that were planning on making the trip to see the shop whenever covid restrictions lifted but now they can't because Alexander is closing the shop but on the same hand Alexander has to do what he has to do which I can understand that also
This development (changing direction) in your life routine, although sensible and practical is, to me, a bittersweet moment. I can't help but feel some sadness, because old guys like me find change difficult. Something is going away. Alas, something new is coming. It just seems so sudden. Nevertheless, I wish yo u good fortune. You show wisdom and sensibility when it comes to caring and providing for your family. Priorities change, I know, but not without some emotional loss. I'm rambling with concern for y'all. Cheers Archbolds! 🥰❤👌
I hope you'll take the stained glass Adam made for you. Also the stained glass from the Potter's House would be a wonderful momento. I'm thinking they'd be lovely hung in the windows of your new house. Anyway just my 2 cents.
Alex is a smart man, He can see that the brick and mortar is not the place to be. He’s out before it gets really bad. He can sell everything online or through the auction and make as much or more money and have more time with his family. Smart man.
Well Alex I can understand what you are going through. I started by selling in a booth at antique malls then toy shows, collectible show, swap meets and flea markets as well as selling online. When the pandemic hit I started selling more online but not a lot as no one knew when the pandemic would end. When it got to almost a year I focused hard on selling online and did ok. The last few months seems things have been selling much better. I had a chance to do some toy shows but was very short notice then got laid up for 2 months. I am now doing what you are doing getting rid of everything including my own collections as I plan to move out of the country hopefully by June. I don't have as much stuff as you do but still a lot of things to deal with. I have taken 3 loads to auction and the first batch of stuff is just coming up. I am doing my last toy show this coming weekend. At the end of April whatever I have left will all be going to auction. Most won't get auctioned until probably August but that is fine it will just mean every month I will get hopefully a nice payout. Good luck with your sales
Death of a dream that we vicariously shared. Seems like when people become successful on You Tube they stop what got them there and go do something else. My favorite vet sold his practice and now his channel is all guns and old cars. I easily forget his name.
I was a bit sad when Alex seemed to stop his hoarded house projects. I joined when Hans and Co were on every episode and altho I enjoyed watching the store expanding it's actually the part I'm least interested in. Who are we l, the viewers from the comfort of our homes, to say what is right for Alex and family? Maybe he IS burnt out, maybe his beautiful new home with its huge garage and vintage cars is what he is really thinking about? Why shouldn't he work from home and ENJOY it while he can?? My goodness, just building and adding to our home over the past 20+ years has aged my h and I immensely. We're fed up with going out to work and all the expense involved with that so I perfectly understand Alex. No opening and closing times and related constraints. A nice lump sum of money for all his hard work that he can channel elsewhere...what's not to like?! Best of luck to you and your family Alex. Xx
Alex thing this is the best thing that could happen to you and your family a brilliant new start and chapter in your lives ..good luck and bless you all
It really gave me a buzz to see the young man from the auction house turn up with a genuine note book! I too would far rather write something physically with a pen on paper, than type it onto a screen. My only wish is that I could fly over from the UK, and give you some practical assistance in moving stuff. You really are a great example to us all. Look after that neck!
Must be nice to know the frenetic "hustling around" is almost done for a while .... one BIG auction and then you can figure out what you wanna do with the rest of your life! Once the store is cleared out, the world is your oyster. I assume from looking at the listing you made a good amount of profit on the building that you have a lot of time to figure it all out. Good luck on the next part of your journey and I know what to expect from you from here on out ... the unexpected Cool pic of HMS Victory .... I've toured it and they told us that renovations basically begin at one end of the ship and then by the time they get to the other end the first part is ready to be renovated again!
Alexander, you should keep your skull chandelier that you made, it would make a neat addition to the game room in the basement of the new house. Definitely keep the Charlie's Angels pinball machine as well. Hope to see the BMW light up sign hanging in your new warehouse.. I mean garage lol.
After cleaning out the potter and musicians place bet you never thought you'd be cleaning out your own store. Good for you that the store isn't a hoarders dirty mess.
Best Wishes to you and all your family while you endeavor to clean sort and pack the store. Better days are soon ahead with more time to rest. I am glad you are young! I cannot imagine me in my late 70s trying to contend with your time crunch etc.
So happy for new things for your family! Must say I’m sad to see the physical shop closing. Would have loved to visit the shop. With all the hard work overcoming obstacles to open your location, I hope the next owners of the location can appreciate all the hard work you poured into the shop
11:45 the Spotlight - It takes about an hour to convert that spotlight into a great floor lamp. I did that to a 1940's mini Mole Richardson and my kids are fighting over who gets it.
it would be nice if you could save just one of the dioramas and have a place in your garage to put special things. so glad to see the updates to your house! wow so much to do in such short time. really remember to take care of yourself and pace! exciting times!!
I wish you well and although this is so much work and will be emotionally draining, I know your hard work will pay off! Keep up the strong and positive attitude!
I’ve been around the Victory and whilst I knew the ceilings were low below decks they were low !! And I learned that Hardy - as in Kiss me Hardy was well over 6’ so he would have had to stoop considerably whilst below decks If you get the chance to see the Victory in Portsmouth England it is a very interesting visit not least as it is on the same site as the Mary Rose and its museum for all the artefacts found on board ship which show a fascinating insight into Tudor sailors everyday life
I really hope these two auctions will give you guys a monster pay out 😁 While it is sad to lose the shop, it is also very exciting to go do something new/different. I can imagine this store feeling like a brick on your leg, instead of an opportunity right now. May allll the wealthier people find the auction and make it a good one. 🥰
Oh man I`m stressed just watching you! It`s always hard to chart a new course, but whatever you do I have every confidence you`ll be a success! I`ll continue to watch every one of your vlogs. Love from Vancouver Island.
I had to look back to see when you opened that facility. It seems it was two years ago. So I guess I've been following for three years. Can't believe it's been that long. Time flies with enjoyable videos.
I remember when you flew across Canada ,then bought an old blue van and drove back home buying antiques and oddities. Your dream was an old store to bring back to life with all the unique finds you had. When your dream became a reality ,you were walking on a cloud of happiness and satisfaction. Will you feel that again with online sales? I will always be anxious to see what you do next, you have always done amazing things.
I think the "problem" here is that he needs the excitement of working on a goal and then once it's achieved he loses interest within a couple of months. Good for us viewers because there will be plenty of new projects coming in all the time.
It will be interesting to watch how your business changes. I'm certain it will continue successfully under your savvy business acumen. Take care to pace yourself Alexander.
After you shut the doors on the physical store, you need to take a month off. Enjoy your family. Enjoy your new home. Play in your new shop and have fun setting it up. Sleep in and just take the time to breathe. You've all worked so hard through the years to make all of this happen. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Speaking of.... are you keeping Zoltar?
It’s called burn out. I’ve watched you work for the last two years and I always thought you were burning the candle at both ends. Be very careful right now. You need to take care of you. We are all pulling for you and sending you all the good positive vibes your way
So very sorry to ask this question... While my wife and I think it's awesome that you realize that this chapter of running the store needs to close for you, while watching this video we both wondered aloud the same question... Because this decision to sell is seemingly so quick, did the people renting the space for ice cream know in advance that you were selling? I so hope so! Because otherwise they were probably banking on your well established antique business and getting some foot traffic from you for their ice cream business.
My 1st thoughts too. Mayb he will explain better in another video. Do u think he's going 2 sell out of his house? They r both too young 2 retire. We all loved that little antique store and we the subscribers are the ones that got them 2 where they are financially.
@@lavendercrowl5695 yes I also hope he will clarify the situation about the ice cream shop. I don't think he will probably sell much from his personal collection at home since he is so overwhelmed with so much from the store to sell. And I don't think it's the subscribers that got them to where they are financially, although it's an added Benny, Alex is a very hard working entrepreneur that will do quite well with or without the TH-cam channel. I look forward to their next chapter! And may God be with them and guide and protect them every step of the way!
Yes, he is quite the businessman. But don't 4get, Utube put him on the map world wide fast, especially in the past 2 yrs! Subscribers bought things from him because he showed it in tv. How many if us wld b looking up that store 4 a collectable or antique? Guess u really don't know how many thousands of dollars he gets from Utube a month. I really don't believe he just all of a sudden decided 2 sell unless he has another big plan or inherited a lump some of money. Don't 4get we still don't know all what was in those bank deposit boxes. He also doesn't get attached 2 material possessions. Sure, u can't take it with you but yr children could benefit down the rd if he had hung on 2 some antiques or that gold bar example.
@@lavendercrowl5695 He said he was still going to buy and sell antiques. Many businesses run online only nowadays. Did you spend much time in his store? Like, it was your hangout and that's why you're upset? I imagine it's been a tough few years for everyone in the retail business!
6:27 You had what looks like the miniature steam engine powered tools. Your last auction had a bunch of accessory tools / toys with zero mention ever. I was sickened when I saw them sell. Are these similiar?
Alex gets more done in a day than some people do in a week! Alex, If you have any say in who the auctioneers are for this big sale, try to get the older gentlemen from Kastners because the guy that did the most recent sale went too fast to give the bidders a chance to bid.
Here in Philadelphia, PA, our high school students do community service. Maybe you can contact your local high school to see if any of the students would be interested in helping. I am sure you can teach them a lot.
Alex, I'm learning from you, you're so intelligent and good father, good husband! You are brave and you and your wife and family are an incredible inspiration
Dog, a Borzoi, one appeared in Lady and the Tramp, one of my favourite Disney films! Lovely to unload all this stuff that has begun to weigh heavy as your family grow up. XXX
Hey, Alex! Have you given any thoughts about what your new jingle will be? On an unrelated note, how is Heather and her family? Have you talked to Stephen recently?
Wow, that sure looks like a lot of work. When you sell the store will it be on the condition that the ice cream store will still be leased from the new owners? Or are you just selling the antique store portion and keeping the other part with the ice cream parlor to lease to them?
Have you sold shop? What will it be ? Good luck with your new venture and fantastic new home. Its lovely to see how wonderful adults your kids are growing into such a great help, credit to you and your wife. 🇬🇧👏
I cannot wrap my head around you fighting your town to build a shop and the work you put into your store and then... selling it all. I can't even sell the novels I've read and know I won't read again.
I really admire all you have been doing the last few years. You've mentioned several times that you want your family to be on a strong financial footing if anything were to happen to you. Sounds like every move you make, including liquidating the storefront business and selling that property (which must surely be worth way more than when you started) is geared toward that, and I applaud you for it. Sounds like you will be clearing the path for amazing things moving forward, with all financial ends tied up. That's financial freedom, right there. Keep going!
Keep strong Alexander, you’re doing great! We’re all behind you lifting you up with good thoughts and prayers and when this part is done, you can get to the next adventure! So fun…😁💝
There are lots of antique stores closing and going to online sales or just getting booths in antique malls. Keeping that store open must have been quite expensive with taxes, electricity, etc. Try not to make yourself sick getting everything ready for auction. If you end up with lots of things still at the end, then just store them and then later have TH-cam live sales like some people are doing. I think your fans would like that!
So glad to see you at the store again, even if it’s just to get ready for an auction. I will always watch your vlogs as long as you continue on You Tube, Alex. Hope you do as I will be sad. But you do have your new home to show which I look forward to seeing. It’s beautiful!🥰
Alexander I can’t even fathom the amount of work you have ahead of you to get ready for the auction. Bittersweet for sure selling all of your collections but I am so excited for your new journey ❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@starquant sold the store building
@@lucky19teas to spend more time with the family
This is going to be a great move for you and your family, I just know it. Thanks again for bringing us along on Antiques, Auctions, and Adventures With Alexander 🥰
I hope you're taking Zoltar home with you! I think he would miss you! Lots of hard work, but it will soon be done. Best of luck in your auction Alex!
Zoltan was sold and went to a new home already.
I agree. This sounds funny over an inanimate object, but I really feel there was a soul in Zoltar that loved being with Alex. He spit out the appropriate fortune for Alex everytime. 😭
@@bartismoellis1052 Sad!
It seems like only yesterday you were having Hans, Josh, and many others, help you put this shop together….if it had been a couple of decades of buying and selling in that shop, I would be right there with you. But it seems that you barely got the new addition finished, and now you are leaving. I hope the future adventures of finding great things, or doing something that brings out the same excitement, come your way. I really thought you were in this shop for the long haul. But as we say goodbye to the past, we trudge on to the future! I will miss this quaint store. Even if I never had set foot into it. (I wanted to very badly!) As a friend once told me…Brighter days are ahead!
After watching this channel for years it's clear there is a pattern of moving from project to project every couple of months/every year. There needs to be a steady supply of excitement and a finished project can't provide that.
Hoo-boy, it's going to a blowout of a sale! I know you will heave a sigh of relief when it's all ready to go.
Alexander, this is Intense . . . So glad your family is with you when they can. Don't work too hard, so you can actually enjoy your auction. I'm sad I couldn't come to see you at the store. I've enjoyed each and every episode you've put on TH-cam. I feel very close to the Archbold family. You are all wonderful. I will always pray for you and yours. Bye for now.
The dog in the picture is a Russian Wolfhound. When I think of the hours of labor you put into creating your dream store, it makes my head spin. To dismantle it now is rather shocking to many, but I think most understand the need for home life. I guess it's the suddenness of this change that has caught so many off guard.
End of a glorious era
It was great to dream along.
I hear ya. Sounds like they did the math & have an opportunity that means Alex still gets to do what he does, make $$ off that & TH-cam and not worry about the drama of a physical store. Plus if their new house is paid off, that's another burden lessened.
Youre going to feel like A MILLION POUNDS.has left your shoulders..when these auctions. Sales.etc are OVERRRR...Itll be a wonderful blessing...STAY STRONG...AND DONT LOOK BACK!!!!
W hen we first met Alex he had left retail because he felt tied down to being stuck indoors when he really wanted adventures. I think when he started to try to plan to visit his sister and new brother he felt the responsibility of keeping the store open when a new busy season was just getting started was too much. He needs to be able to take trips, do house clean outs and renovations. And he is just so good at taking us along he can continue to support his channel, his business, and his family without a physical building. We can always have meet ups, go to car shows, have jam sessions wherever he visits.
Alex please please look after yourself! Take good care of your health! You are more important than any stuff will ever be. You and your family comes first. Eat well, sleep well and don’t overdo it!! Take care. Big hugs.
I had accumulated a lot of stuff in the 24 years after I left my hometown, a lot of it heavy books and paper which had to be moved via freight, because even storage rent is high in NYC.
Then I basically realized I was no longer enjoying my life in NYC, so I quit my job without notice, cleaned out my office during the weekend, then set myself a deadline of getting everything moved and settled by the end of the month.
One month later all I had was my camping backpack (perfect luggage when you travel by subway), and I took the train home, using the long travel time for reflection and relaxation.
You’ve got two big moves, but you’ve done this many times before, and you’ve got help.
Definitely take a break afterwards, just to acclimatize to your new reality, and to deal with any loose ends that may linger.
I do hope you’ll make a video of the store later this summer, so we can meet the new owners and tenants, and see the new life of the store as well!
You did bring this on yourself Alexander. Glad to see you are getting help from some of the family. Jason is a great kid.
Wow, this is amazing to witness and caster auctions is outstanding at what they do! You should have an estate sale in the building first.
I have to say I wish I could have visited the shop before this closing. You are so inspiring. Happy times coming and gee whiz try to pace yourself! Love your channel.
If you think about it, in your TH-cam video's, the store is just a backdrop (for most of us viewers who would never be able to visit). The searching for items and box openings are the meat and potatoes of your channel and the reduction in overhead should lift quite a load off your shoulders. I think you're making a smart move and once you've finished the exhausting task of getting ready for the auction and the move to the new house, you'll get a breather and be able to decide how you want to proceed. Since you're always so innovative, I'm looking forward to watching your journey continue.
I hope he sets up an online store! I'd be interested in the process of setting that up, working out the kinks, etc. I see ppl in the comments mourning the loss of a store they never visited or supported in a real way. I hope they see how silly that is, and stick with Alex in his new ventures!
@@idellekell I can see it from both perspectives because there was a lot of people that were planning on making the trip to see the shop whenever covid restrictions lifted but now they can't because Alexander is closing the shop but on the same hand Alexander has to do what he has to do which I can understand that also
This development (changing direction) in your life routine, although sensible and practical is, to me, a bittersweet moment. I can't help but feel some sadness, because old guys like me find change difficult. Something is going away. Alas, something new is coming. It just seems so sudden. Nevertheless, I wish yo u good fortune. You show wisdom and sensibility when it comes to caring and providing for your family. Priorities change, I know, but not without some emotional loss. I'm rambling with concern for y'all. Cheers Archbolds! 🥰❤👌
I'd help if I was there! Praying for health and strength as you push yourself. Be careful.
I hope you'll take the stained glass Adam made for you. Also the stained glass from the Potter's House would be a wonderful momento. I'm thinking they'd be lovely hung in the windows of your new house. Anyway just my 2 cents.
Loved Lucas, so funny. Alex, wishing you lot's of good luck here from Sweden. Been watching a few years, will keep watching!
Alex is a smart man, He can see that the brick and mortar is not the place to be. He’s out before it gets really bad. He can sell everything online or through the auction and make as much or more money and have more time with his family. Smart man.
Janet gets it :)
@@CuriosityIncorporated me too and I love new beginnings! ☺️
I hope your planning to take your beautiful stain glass transom window gift with you when you leave the store. Love watching your videos.
I just amazed at how much the kids have grown, Seems like just recently they have sprouted up several feet !
Well Alex I can understand what you are going through. I started by selling in a booth at antique malls then toy shows, collectible show, swap meets and flea markets as well as selling online. When the pandemic hit I started selling more online but not a lot as no one knew when the pandemic would end. When it got to almost a year I focused hard on selling online and did ok. The last few months seems things have been selling much better. I had a chance to do some toy shows but was very short notice then got laid up for 2 months. I am now doing what you are doing getting rid of everything including my own collections as I plan to move out of the country hopefully by June. I don't have as much stuff as you do but still a lot of things to deal with. I have taken 3 loads to auction and the first batch of stuff is just coming up. I am doing my last toy show this coming weekend. At the end of April whatever I have left will all be going to auction. Most won't get auctioned until probably August but that is fine it will just mean every month I will get hopefully a nice payout. Good luck with your sales
You worked so hard and had such a dream for these stores. It’s hard for me to watch you end it. I look forward to
Your future happenings.
Death of a dream that we vicariously shared. Seems like when people become successful on You Tube they stop what got them there and go do something else. My favorite vet sold his practice and now his channel is all guns and old cars. I easily forget his name.
I was a bit sad when Alex seemed to stop his hoarded house projects. I joined when Hans and Co were on every episode and altho I enjoyed watching the store expanding it's actually the part I'm least interested in. Who are we l, the viewers from the comfort of our homes, to say what is right for Alex and family? Maybe he IS burnt out, maybe his beautiful new home with its huge garage and vintage cars is what he is really thinking about? Why shouldn't he work from home and ENJOY it while he can?? My goodness, just building and adding to our home over the past 20+ years has aged my h and I immensely. We're fed up with going out to work and all the expense involved with that so I perfectly understand Alex. No opening and closing times and related constraints. A nice lump sum of money for all his hard work that he can channel elsewhere...what's not to like?! Best of luck to you and your family Alex. Xx
Adventure on my friend and live happily ever after.
Alex thing this is the best thing that could happen to you and your family a brilliant new start and chapter in your lives ..good luck and bless you all
Thanks for sharing Brother Alexander. Keep up Your Great work with Your Family and Business 😀 👍 ♥️ 🇨🇦 💯💯
It really gave me a buzz to see the young man from the auction house turn up with a genuine note book! I too would far rather write something physically with a pen on paper, than type it onto a screen. My only wish is that I could fly over from the UK, and give you some practical assistance in moving stuff. You really are a great example to us all. Look after that neck!
You, sir, are one smart cookie.
That's a lot of good stuff you collected! Hope auction is amazing! Like how you're following your heart.
Don't feel bad about keeping a few things for yourself! They will evoke fond memories in the future for you and your family.
Must be nice to know the frenetic "hustling around" is almost done for a while .... one BIG auction and then you can figure out what you wanna do with the rest of your life! Once the store is cleared out, the world is your oyster. I assume from looking at the listing you made a good amount of profit on the building that you have a lot of time to figure it all out. Good luck on the next part of your journey and I know what to expect from you from here on out ... the unexpected
Cool pic of HMS Victory .... I've toured it and they told us that renovations basically begin at one end of the ship and then by the time they get to the other end the first part is ready to be renovated again!
Alexander, you should keep your skull chandelier that you made, it would make a neat addition to the game room in the basement of the new house. Definitely keep the Charlie's Angels pinball machine as well. Hope to see the BMW light up sign hanging in your new warehouse.. I mean garage lol.
This auction will be epic!! So exciting to see these changes (: congrats again Alex!
It will be a big one!
Alex please spend some time explaining that all bids can be made ahead of the auction
After cleaning out the potter and musicians place bet you never thought you'd be cleaning out your own store. Good for you that the store isn't a hoarders dirty mess.
Best Wishes to you and all your family while you endeavor to clean sort and pack the store.
Better days are soon ahead with more time to rest. I am glad you are young! I cannot imagine me in my late 70s trying to contend with your time crunch etc.
Sure glad my family and I had a chance for one last view of the shop on the weekend!
So happy for new things for your family! Must say I’m sad to see the physical shop closing. Would have loved to visit the shop. With all the hard work overcoming obstacles to open your location, I hope the next owners of the location can appreciate all the hard work you poured into the shop
11:45 the Spotlight - It takes about an hour to convert that spotlight into a great floor lamp. I did that to a 1940's mini Mole Richardson and my kids are fighting over who gets it.
continued luck in all your future adventures...been following you for almost 3 years now, and will continue to...
it would be nice if you could save just one of the dioramas and have a place in your garage to put special things. so glad to see the updates to your house! wow so much to do in such short time. really remember to take care of yourself and pace! exciting times!!
I’m saving the Egyptian one
Exciting auction coming. Online business, yes. Hoarder homes in the future with Hans and the gang? Yes!!!!!
I wish you well and although this is so much work and will be emotionally draining, I know your hard work will pay off! Keep up the strong and positive attitude!
You are just starting a new chapter in your life. Will continue and watching your new adventures best of luck to you and your family
Knd of sad to see the end of such a fine store but I'm happy that you are moving forward onto the next stage of your life . Keep Safe ❤Keep Well❤
It was so nice to meet you today Alex, thanks for spending time to talk to my boss, client and I! I greatly appreciate it!
Your client? A buyer for the store? Sorry, I'm curious.
@@dianemackey homecare client! I’m a hca and my client, boss and I went up there for one last gander around the store
@@tayjohnson1159 Thanks for the reply. I was 'curious'!
Good to see your online posting are coming at a regular pace
Best of luck on the sale. Sending love to you and your family from Texas
I’ve been around the Victory and whilst I knew the ceilings were low below decks they were low !! And I learned that Hardy - as in Kiss me Hardy was well over 6’ so he would have had to stoop considerably whilst below decks
If you get the chance to see the Victory in Portsmouth England it is a very interesting visit not least as it is on the same site as the Mary Rose and its museum for all the artefacts found on board ship which show a fascinating insight into Tudor sailors everyday life
I really hope these two auctions will give you guys a monster pay out 😁
While it is sad to lose the shop, it is also very exciting to go do something new/different.
I can imagine this store feeling like a brick on your leg, instead of an opportunity right now.
May allll the wealthier people find the auction and make it a good one. 🥰
Wow that alot of work. Sort of like retail stocktaking. Nice that you're family is helping.
Oh man I`m stressed just watching you! It`s always hard to chart a new course, but whatever you do I have every confidence you`ll be a success! I`ll continue to watch every one of your vlogs. Love from Vancouver Island.
Hello neighbour, I'm from Parksville. Cheers!
I’m from Port Alberni. Originally from Sechelt.
I love Abigails pants.
Rock on Alex & family.Good luck with all.🙏❤️
Hey Alexander. Happy to join in. Good luck! 🙂
I had to look back to see when you opened that facility. It seems it was two years ago. So I guess I've been following for three years. Can't believe it's been that long. Time flies with enjoyable videos.
I remember when you flew across Canada ,then bought an old blue van and drove back home buying antiques and oddities. Your dream was an old store to bring back to life with all the unique finds you had. When your dream became a reality ,you were walking on a cloud of happiness and satisfaction. Will you feel that again with online sales? I will always be anxious to see what you do next, you have always done amazing things.
I think the "problem" here is that he needs the excitement of working on a goal and then once it's achieved he loses interest within a couple of months. Good for us viewers because there will be plenty of new projects coming in all the time.
It will be interesting to watch how your business changes. I'm certain it will continue successfully under your savvy business acumen. Take care to pace yourself Alexander.
Man, you have so many cool items! I wish I was even remotely close to you!
After you shut the doors on the physical store, you need to take a month off. Enjoy your family. Enjoy your new home. Play in your new shop and have fun setting it up. Sleep in and just take the time to breathe. You've all worked so hard through the years to make all of this happen. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Speaking of.... are you keeping Zoltar?
Yes hoping for a fun summer with the family :)
Mind boggling job! Sad to see the store close but so happy for you and your family.
I have always written things down to learn. It works for me.
I am glad to see that guy writing things down, instead of laptop. Just because that is what I would do.
That chandelier with the skulls is fabulous!
It’s called burn out. I’ve watched you work for the last two years and I always thought you were burning the candle at both ends. Be very careful right now. You need to take care of you. We are all pulling for you and sending you all the good positive vibes your way
So very sorry to ask this question... While my wife and I think it's awesome that you realize that this chapter of running the store needs to close for you, while watching this video we both wondered aloud the same question... Because this decision to sell is seemingly so quick, did the people renting the space for ice cream know in advance that you were selling? I so hope so! Because otherwise they were probably banking on your well established antique business and getting some foot traffic from you for their ice cream business.
I was wondering the same thing
My 1st thoughts too. Mayb he will explain better in another video. Do u think he's going 2 sell out of his house?
They r both too young 2 retire.
We all loved that little antique store and we the subscribers are the ones that got them 2 where they are financially.
@@lavendercrowl5695 yes I also hope he will clarify the situation about the ice cream shop. I don't think he will probably sell much from his personal collection at home since he is so overwhelmed with so much from the store to sell. And I don't think it's the subscribers that got them to where they are financially, although it's an added Benny, Alex is a very hard working entrepreneur that will do quite well with or without the TH-cam channel. I look forward to their next chapter! And may God be with them and guide and protect them every step of the way!
Yes, he is quite the businessman. But don't 4get, Utube put him on the map world wide fast, especially in the past 2 yrs! Subscribers bought things from him because he showed it in tv. How many if us wld b looking up that store 4 a collectable or antique? Guess u really don't know how many thousands of dollars he gets from Utube a month. I really don't believe he just all of a sudden decided 2 sell unless he has another big plan or inherited a lump some of money. Don't 4get we still don't know all what was in those bank deposit boxes. He also doesn't get attached 2 material possessions. Sure, u can't take it with you but yr children could benefit down the rd if he had hung on 2 some antiques or that gold bar example.
@@lavendercrowl5695 He said he was still going to buy and sell antiques. Many businesses run online only nowadays. Did you spend much time in his store? Like, it was your hangout and that's why you're upset? I imagine it's been a tough few years for everyone in the retail business!
We’re still here to support you!
Beautiful Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound) picture there by Jack Campbell!
I’m exhausted just listening to the work you have in front of you
Don’t over do it. Worse case you can put some items in storage and sell them in another auction later. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.
6:27 You had what looks like the miniature steam engine powered tools. Your last auction had a bunch of accessory tools / toys with zero mention ever. I was sickened when I saw them sell. Are these similiar?
Hey JI Case! My husband and I grew up in Racine. He went to Case High School.
Melissa - quick grab the Pyrex for your new kitchen before it gets to the auction!!!! 🌺🌸😄
Are your renters sorry to see you leave? The store probably would have drawn in some customers to them.
Alex gets more done in a day than some people do in a week! Alex, If you have any say in who the auctioneers are for this big sale, try to get the older gentlemen from Kastners because the guy that did the most recent sale went too fast to give the bidders a chance to bid.
Here in Philadelphia, PA, our high school students do community service. Maybe you can contact your local high school to see if any of the students would be interested in helping. I am sure you can teach them a lot.
Exciting times for you! Good luck with the auction ! I cant wait to see what’s next
Alex, I'm learning from you, you're so intelligent and good father, good husband! You are brave and you and your wife and family are an incredible inspiration
I love it when I get to see more than one curiosity Inc. in one day! Sending my love from MamaCard in Florida.
Fresh start. Awesome feeling. It opens yr life to new adventures.
Be sure you get Austin's stained glass gift and put it in your home somewhere!
Wow thats lots to inventory and number. Your ahead of the game ,Great job!
Build a He-Shed over past the garage. You can keep your diorama there. And a few cool cars.
I understand your position, you are not a complacent person, you need challenges to keep you going forward
Alex the dog picture is of a Borzoi hound. They were originally bred as sight hounds hunting game.
Was gonna say borzoi or a whippet
Dog, a Borzoi, one appeared in Lady and the Tramp, one of my favourite Disney films! Lovely to unload all this stuff that has begun to weigh heavy as your family grow up. XXX
Good luck with the action and all your plans for the future
Sending you healing supportive energy. Be well worth it!
Good luck! 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Hey, Alex! Have you given any thoughts about what your new jingle will be? On an unrelated note, how is Heather and her family? Have you talked to Stephen recently?
Wow, that sure looks like a lot of work. When you sell the store will it be on the condition that the ice cream store will still be leased from the new owners? Or are you just selling the antique store portion and keeping the other part with the ice cream parlor to lease to them?
so excited for you and your familys next adventure ❤
Have you sold shop? What will it be ? Good luck with your new venture and fantastic new home. Its lovely to see how wonderful adults your kids are growing into such a great help, credit to you and your wife. 🇬🇧👏
I remember when you first put the skull chandelier into place.
I cannot wrap my head around you fighting your town to build a shop and the work you put into your store and then... selling it all.
I can't even sell the novels I've read and know I won't read again.