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
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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. TH-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.
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.
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.
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 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'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 TH-cam and you would enjoy it Merry Christmas
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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 TH-cam channel, I just discovered it recently and am hooked. The Potter House has been giving me life this winter!!
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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. 👍👍🇨🇦
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.
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.
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 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.
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?🤔
Forty, oh my, don't step on any banana peels. If you think of it, you are middle aged and on the down hill slide. Just teasing. A very informative video. I collect for enjoyment and sort of preserve history. As a child I envied the boys who brought old flintlock and percussion rifles to school that their family had owned for generations.
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 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 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.
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.
“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.
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!
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!
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”.
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. TH-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.
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! :)
I’m an amateur antique dealer and collector. I’m glad you were able to share your knowledge.
My pleasure!
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.
You were born the year I graduated high school. What a great year. Happy birthday Alex.
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.
Congrats on 80k subs! You've gone up 30K subscribers in less than a week! that's amazing. Only way from here is up!
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 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'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 TH-cam and you would enjoy it Merry Christmas
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!
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!
#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.
What a gift to have on your birthday! Happy birthday Creatot on the rise!!!! Happy to be introduced to your content!
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!
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.
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😉
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!
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...
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 TH-cam channel, I just discovered it recently and am hooked.
The Potter House has been giving me life this winter!!
Thank you! Excellent presentation and valuable tips buds. I have an antique, collectibles shop in my garage in Odessa Ontario.👊🇨🇦
I’m soon to be a antique seller from UK. Primarily sticking with what I know best with items.
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!
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.
Excellent video !!!! from a fellow shop owner in Staten Island New York called objects of Interest antiques
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!
Knowledge is power,
I started young.
The hardest is to sell things you like to keep 😂😂😂
It's not all about money 🙂
Good luck 🍀
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
Happy belated Birthday!! Grwat video thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
happy 40 alex. thanks so much for sharing these happy, good feelings, love you and your family.
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 :)
Happy Belated Birthday, Alex - Excellent advice - Thanks so much for sharing....
I've always had the same interest! Love the history!!
haha that's funny. Edmonton represent!...or at least, i lived there 20 years :P
You a 9er Yh bigman
@@ohmane7204 hahahah
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.
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. 👍
50% rule God Bless you here in Ontario one would be lucky to get 10% more often 5%.
Happy Birthday!
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
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.
fantastic content! thanks you for your insight on the business aspect of your store. i really enjoy your videos.
Thank you for a very informative and helpful video! But then your videos are always great!
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.
Great advice. Love how you share. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Good advice its it generaly business advice, but VERY good general advice, which of course still works in antique trade. Great video, 5*
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!
Happy belated Birthday Alex! Hope it was a great one.🎈🎁🎂🎁🎈
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
Wow!! Great video....excellent advice!!
Buy cheap, sell high.
Riven Wood and don’t sell too high or else you’ll get no business
Very nice tips, I sure wood like to do something I enjoy, like working on old car's
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. 👍👍🇨🇦
I always remember that the buyer if in business. They have to make a profit.
Sellers love reasonable folks like you!
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.
I think I may be the only 13 year old that collects antiques lol
I enjoy your video very knowledgeable and honest.
Thank you,very helpful ❤️🎄
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.
hapiest birthday!wish you the best 🎂🎈🎉🎁
Great video! Happy belated birthday Alex!
Thanks Sean!
people in Canada are very nice people for sure. everywhere they go.
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.
Happy late bday hope it was a great day for you. Great video by the way.
Hi from Ottawa, ON! Love your channel. It’s really interesting.
My dad and other relatives worked for International Harvester. .
Glad you’re not paying rent!
Happy Birthday and,many more to come.
Thanks Betty!
Love your integrity and channel !
Great video!Awesome advice!Thank you.
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.
Thanks for the info. How about some "Christmas Music". You havr such a wonderful voice.
Ha! We will see...:)
Happy 40th birthday for last week hope it was a good one
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?🤔
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your integrity!
that jacket was a great find, I would of kept for myself as well
An effective orator, and looks like David Draiman from Disturbed 👍
American picker vibes - great video!
Very informative. Cheers Alex.
Love the show. , great presentation.
Forty, oh my, don't step on any banana peels. If you think of it, you are middle aged and on the down hill slide. Just teasing. A very informative video. I collect for enjoyment and sort of preserve history. As a child I envied the boys who brought old flintlock and percussion rifles to school that their family had owned for generations.
Happy Birthday, Alex!
Thanks William!
Seriously need to road trip to your shop some day!
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.
Great job. Happy bday
Thanks Frank!
This is the video I’ve been waiting for lol
double that 40 and you have my age. lol
Ye ive got 20..
I’ll get there some day fella’s!
Why buy and sell antiques
I need some antiques. Any genuine sellers here ?
Reply me