There’s a HUGE difference in simply hoarding “clothes”, vs. having a trained eye for searching out top designer fashion!! This lady knew what she was doing!!!

@patriciaharris2844

3 жыл бұрын

A Gold Mine. So Wonderful The Rite Man Was Chosen To Recycle All That Stuff.

@SSRIs

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! What I wouldn’t give to be able to go through all those clothes, piece by piece.

@devinjones3129

3 жыл бұрын

I think she must have been a fashion designer. She had three sewing machines, tons and tons of patterns, sewing notions... And all the clothes I’ve seen have tags, so it’s doesn’t seem like she was making a lot of clothes for herself! I really wonder who this lady was!!

@anadawson9305

3 жыл бұрын

Totally, I can’t believe her collection. It’s amazing! Does anyone know the Etsy info for where they ended up? I wish I knew more about her.

@mistypotato7500

3 жыл бұрын

@@devinjones3129 I think she was a real fashionista, appreciated good clothes. That is why there is so much desginer and also sewing patterns/machines. When you are really into fashion, also sewing your own pieces is a part of it.

You know you're hooked, when you wake up and think....."I hope Curiosity Inc posts a video today" Alex you are a joy to watch!

@wowzieee

3 жыл бұрын

Right, every lunch I'm looking for a post.....come on Alex, where you at...lol, poor guy he s probably exhausted.

@BoobooSnafu

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHA😆🤣....Guilty🙋‍♀️

@nanaterri392

3 жыл бұрын

Me too 🙋🏼‍♀️

@joolzg1936

3 жыл бұрын

Yep...that's me!

@sergioquadros4465

3 жыл бұрын

And I thought I was the only one.. Now looking forward for the next video...

Can we catch up with Mark after the series so he can show us some of her best pieces? I would love to see what treasures Mark finds.

@kimreed1818

3 жыл бұрын

I know! I want to SEE the clothing! It is the most interesting thing to me!!!

@kathythomas7371

3 жыл бұрын

Find his Etsy channel. “Naked in the Bowery”

@StuckinMO

3 жыл бұрын

It’ll probably be a while before anything makes it to his esty shop. Would love to see so many of those pieces!! Some of the wool coats they showed were absolutely gorgeous colors.

@lenoree8610

3 жыл бұрын

Some of it is listed already!

@michaelcharach

3 жыл бұрын

I want to know how much money this woman spent on furs, clothing and jewelry... would be breathtaking number. Over 10,000,000 million in today’s dollars??? Anyone got a guess ?

i don't think anyone in the world ever owned more clothes than this lady

@craftyrouze

3 жыл бұрын

I wish to read her biography

@itsrainingrosemary

2 жыл бұрын

maybe fran drescher :)

Can't believe you have enough energy left to edit these every day even after working to clear the house for hours. I am in awe.

@The_Bookman

3 жыл бұрын

Maaaybe he did this a while ago, then edited, then posted?

@meganhoward8820

3 жыл бұрын

Right im impressed. Also im lazy it appears.. Lol

@PrinzZombie

3 жыл бұрын

@@The_Bookman I think the videos are only maybe a day or two behind the actual date according to the livestream from two days ago. So that's at least nine days of constant work, and these videos are like, tv-show sized. Take an evening off, Alex!

@maggiefindmusic

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Amazing.

@lynnedelacy2841

3 жыл бұрын

He sounds tired now - not surprisingly together with allergies

I don't know how you are getting all these videos up, but those of us in lock down sure appreciate it!! Thanks for taking is with you Alex.

Mark got the “Deal of a Lifetime” $$$ The purses and wallets should not be considered clothing.

@dawnbuckner2369

3 жыл бұрын

I do agree

@momsterous

3 жыл бұрын

Except that some of them matched/went with the outfits.

@Uchihasasuk5

2 жыл бұрын

@@momsterous looking at Mark's store he isn't selling clothing and purse, wallet combos, he's selling each item individually so matching isn't really relevant here.

I'm blown away by the amount of comments telling Alex he needs to check pockets and purses, like he hasn't already thought of that. When did Mark and Paul become thieves? All you folks expressing your concern need to take a chill pill and freakin relax, Alex has done this before, he's a smart guy.

If Mark doesn’t have a channel perhaps he’d let you film an episode or two of what he has once all unpacked and sorted.

@lauricarpenter1144

3 жыл бұрын

I hope Mark has a very large warehouse to store all the clothing.

@analee3299

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeltropia7462 oh it will take him years, unless he plans to send some to auction. He probably has tons of buyer friends

@addyourname5570

3 жыл бұрын

I smell a collab video idea!

@AZ-pf8qq

3 жыл бұрын

We would truly enjoy seeing all those vintage clothes

@deborahgate965

3 жыл бұрын

If all the clothes and women's shoes r small sizes it will probably take a very long time to sell. People r a lot bigger nowadays then they were back then.

I hope Alex realises that so much of the "treasure" in these houses is actually himself and the team and the fun, entertainment and warmth they all produce for us in making these videos. The fun and positivity is priceless in these challenging times. Love your work. Hope it all pays off in spades eh? ;)

@peikathryn

3 жыл бұрын

Very well put and so true.

@blueluny

3 жыл бұрын

@@peikathryn hope he gets big money from KZread too!

@debshaw680

3 жыл бұрын

He can’t pay off his building with fun tho!

@blueluny

3 жыл бұрын

@@debshaw680 true. So I hope he gets minted through KZread!

@blueluny

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeltropia7462 yeah seems like a shame for Alex. It's part of business I guess.. Swings and roundabouts

Alex, you were supposed to wait for Josh to go through the tools!

It appears she was either a fashion designer or in the fashion industry. What an amazing find! The 10K price on all those vintage clothes and furs was a steal. I wish!

"My allergies are acting up" - You really NEED a respirator when you do these "hoarder cleanouts"!!! There is SO much dust.

@shelleybroyles2990

3 жыл бұрын

That sad doll is from Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer Island of Misfit toys

@choochalah

3 жыл бұрын

people post about antihistamines, using a go-pro and masks to Alex all the time. He is doing his own thing and none of these things have changed yet. He has his own way to do it.

@therealJamieJoy

3 жыл бұрын

at least an n-95 type mask would really help him soooo very much

@litestreamer

3 жыл бұрын

@Jennifer Russell Agree. But he won't do that unless it gets really really bad, is my guess.

@deidrecalabro5725

3 жыл бұрын

Alex, Please invest in a couple of portable hepa air filters if you continue reorganizing these house. Enjoying the show. Happy Christmas to you and your family.

Mark needs a KZread channel so we can see what he does with the clothes!

@DancingHorseFarm1

3 жыл бұрын

Too bad all the women's sizes are small. Size 6 shoes!

@careyangel8422

3 жыл бұрын

@@DancingHorseFarm1 hi so just remember an English 10 in clothes is a size 14 USA. Also a size 5 in English shoes is a size 7 USA I think

@whathappenedtomyYThandle

3 жыл бұрын

@@justjane2070 He's on Facebook with those stores also although don't know he'll be posting.

@LittleCarol

3 жыл бұрын

@@DancingHorseFarm1 I'm delighted I'm size 8 Uk, size 4 shoes, but a lot shorter than the lady in the picture. I hope I can get something to fit. Fingers crossed, hope we get to see all the clothes unboxed. She kept them well in carefully labelled boxes. As people get older and infirm they cannot keep on top of things, then everything gets put to one side. Terrible shame, but no one sets out to live like that. She has preserved some wonderful history for us all to enjoy. I hope you see something you can wear.xx

@LittleCarol

3 жыл бұрын

@@careyangel8422 Some of the Italian shoes might be in a continental size which is even more complicated. I am size 4 UK size and size 37 continental. They do half sizes too so size 38 could fit between either a larger 4 or a small size 5...Fun with shoes to come. xx

I just saw the doll my father gave me for Christmas 61 years ago.

@elizabethsalvage4338

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! I hope we get to see them. I loved my dolls.

@taramartin6117

3 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethsalvage4338 I still have my dolls. But boys only. Waiting for granddaughters who might want to play with grandma's dolls.

@elizabethsalvage4338

3 жыл бұрын

@@taramartin6117 I had three daughters and I gave them my Barbies. When I saw the abuse I took them back😂

@Chahlie

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen so many things from my childhood in this place! The spice racks in the kitchen, the Singer accessories in the green clamshell case....

There are photos of the Queen Mum wearing fur collars like that on a trip to Canada as a younger woman.Also, I swear my eyes are itchy just watching.

As I watch them haul those clothes out, Alex , no matter what anyone says, you made a good call. I'm not even helping and I'm overwhelmed by the amount.

@kathyaakananabluebird

3 жыл бұрын

And Alex didn't have to hire three more guys just t move it all!

@greyferguson9319

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

@lizbentley12

3 жыл бұрын

agreed. plus everyone is saying "he should have asked for 20k!!" but would anyone have paid 20k? He made a quick deal and got everything handled fast. worth it.

What does it mean when I tell you that every time this old lady gets up in the night she checks to see if Alex has posted another video!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and stay healthy.

@LA-jf1zn

3 жыл бұрын

Lol me too! I can barely stand the waiting.

@debbiecade8223

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@drogna3905

3 жыл бұрын

Not by yourself there. We get them during the day here in the UK but still checking all the time for the new uploads.

@annakoch9972

3 жыл бұрын

I'm telling you... Your not the only lady... 😜🙄😏 (I'm in Europe and several mornings its have been a video uploaded when I woke up in the morning. Not today. I have watched old episodes from earlier this week and also episodes from last summer and tried to figure out if the lady who i though she was. I'm 99.9% sure I'm right.🤫

@hunkaboomer

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha... today I said, “Ooh... episode 9!” with total glee! Talk about a guilty pleasure.

Omg Mark PLEASE, PLEASSSSEEEEE Show us the clothes❗️❗️❗️❗️ I REALLY REALLY REALLLYYYYY want to see ALL of those vintage clothes. I would literally watch him show every single piece of clothing one by one. Ugh, I’m dying to see the clothes 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️

@1shoeaholic

3 жыл бұрын

Yes ! please, please would love to see those amazing vintage outfits.

@yunglynda1326

2 жыл бұрын

check out marks etsy's i am certain plenty of it is still being sold!

@joyujoanna

2 жыл бұрын

@@yunglynda1326 can I have the Etsy shop’s name please 🙏🏻

How do you know if she hasn’t hidden any treasures in the boxes with the clothes? She could have hidden jewellery, cash in her handbags, in the shoes?

@echoedinnocence

3 жыл бұрын

I think because they have been going through every single box in it's entirety and that's what's taking so long to move it all. Cause if they weren't, they could move everything a lot quicker. Just my opinion 🤷🏻‍♀️ but I see where your concern is tho. 🤍

@llamalady

3 жыл бұрын

Because it would take 5 years if they did, and they have a 8 week time frame

@ruthmurray4320

3 жыл бұрын

Or pockets

@samsprrr3548

Жыл бұрын

I didn't think it was fare that the clothes guy took all the purses because Alex could have easily sold them .

She was so organized that she even labelled a plastic shopping bag with "odds and ends". That's a whole other level of organization.

@johnsimpson8263

3 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of an item I saw years ago in a magazine. The writer as a child would sometimes stay with an eccentric aunt, who had a room dedicated to storage of things, including one box clearly labeled " Bits of string and other things not worth keeping"

@dsa2591

3 жыл бұрын

When I moved I had a box called "drawers." I just dumped all the junk drawers into it instead of wasting time going through it all. When I got here, I sorted it all out.

Looks like Mark got the biggest treasure from the house! Must be overwhelming!

I don't think I ever saw so many clothes stored in a home in my 44 years on this planet ! My jaw is literally dropping with disbelief.

In the spirit of giving, I still think it would be kind of Mark, the vintage clothing dealer to give you an additional $5000 - $10,000. From what you showed of the just the high-end coats, he could make back his original investment with the sale of just 25 - 30 coats of the best coats. All the purses, vintage clothing, hats, etc. are just gravy at this point.

@kimreed1818

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. You can't help but notice that it is Mark that is going to make the killing out of this deal.

@I_Don_t_want_a_handle

3 жыл бұрын

A deal's a deal. It would be dishonourable to accept more money. I'd take it in a flash!

@jaygatz4335

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. When all is said and done, a reappraisal would be in order.

Everybody in here commenting on the clothing...Alex sold it all and got his initial investment back before even starting to clear the house...to me it's one less headache to deal with, imagine the expense of sorting, cleaning and storing everything...sure Mark will make some money on it but it's definitely gonna take awhile...most are petite sizes, it's not like there's a huge customer base for those sizes...he'll have most of that stuff for a long time...yes there's profit in it, but how long will it take for Mark to see it after all the processing costs ? Alex made a good deal in my opinion

@brendamayfuller8803

3 жыл бұрын

It will certainly take while to sort and clear the inventory, but don't overlook the overseas markets. There are plenty of countries where those smaller sizes are far more average.

@olearyfam4

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!!! He has sooooo much work ahead of him 😊

@downtonviewer

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this comment. It has been bothering me to see all that profit go to someone besides Alex. After your thoughtful comment, though, I'm beginning to see the point that Alex would have been in way over what he usually likes to put into these 'adventures'. It makes it easier for me to watch. Sincerely, thank you.

@analee3299

3 жыл бұрын

depends on how hot the market is. At least Alex doesnt have to worry about selling the house.

@analee3299

3 жыл бұрын

@@olearyfam4 some people leave it in storage. It will always be worth something and can always use for retirement. I sold at a flea market and the guy next to me had so much stuff in his sheds that he said he wont buy anymore. That is all he needs for the flea markets.

I've been watching the entire series and I just cannot fathom the quantity of clothing in this house. She must have never worn anything twice. Just wow!!

@michelleb4209

3 жыл бұрын

That exact thought has gone through my head every time I see an episode!!! 😲😲😵

@fluffycritter

3 жыл бұрын

My grandma was a pretty major hoarder of bed sheets and linens. Not house-filling or anything, but pretty much every cabinet in her house was jam-packed with linens when she died. I think she only ever used the same two sets of anything, but she’d just keep on forgetting that she already had them when she bought more. Or maybe she thought they’d be nice to have around when her grandchildren came to visit and stay over (even though she lived just down the street from us and there weren’t any other cousins who would ever be staying with her). It’s hard to tell what’s actually happening in peoples’ lives and we can only speculate based on what’s left behind.

@kapiteinlulhaas7612

3 жыл бұрын

That clothing in the basement will sell for 250.000 - 300.000 easy

@pennytarleton7364

3 жыл бұрын

Alex did these people have professions? How did they pay for all these collectables? I'm in ah they must have been super talented people. I wonder what went wrong.

@evelynharber6077

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly! The lady and her husband must have been multi-millionaires! The husband spent his money on his "toys", sorry tools and she on clothes. I am still in awe at the amount of female clothing going etc!

It would be nice if everyone would keep their negative and bossy comments to themselves. Alex doesn’t need to be continually told what to do or that he should have kept the clothing. Just enjoy being on the journey for goodness sake.

@karenkoe7096

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCatsafrican A person doesn't have to own their own business to know some things......

@karenkoe7096

3 жыл бұрын

The ones who annoy me are the ones who somehow want to mother him via comments. He is a grown man and got himself into this and knows his own health situation and does not need online parenting.

@analee3299

3 жыл бұрын

Well it would, but this is on youtube and we are a tough crowd, lol

@MA-zg2pz

3 жыл бұрын

@@jmc-xp6ml furs. Are. Not. Profitable. They’re completely out of fashion! When did you last see anyone walking around in a fur? Or hear of anyone wanting one for a special occasion etc? The fashion industry much prefers easier to make and cheaper to produce fake furs. Animal furs are sold at garage sales for $10 now a day’s! After you’ve photographed and cleaned the furs and found someone willing to buy it for a few bucks you haven’t made a profit.

@karenkoe7096

3 жыл бұрын

@@MA-zg2pz Depends on the coat, condition and type of fur and style, Some still go for good money.

I’ve been having heartburn for days now, seeing how little money you let the clothes go for.

@analee3299

3 жыл бұрын

My blood pressure a little up need to go relax

@SisterShirley

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. My stomach actually hurt. Perhaps Mark, the clothier, will share some of the wealth with Alex. But that's going to take a lot of time.

@Bunnyhopper1970

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Me too

@alexandrablaker8619

3 жыл бұрын

Someone commented about this before. Consider the amount of time labor and storage to deal with all that stuff. Let alone taking the pics and posting. He doesn’t have a clothing store-he takes stuff to auction or sells things in his store front.

After watching this, I feel a deep need to purge my house, garage and more before I'm no longer able! This accumulation is epic! I'd like to know the rest of her story! I had the exact garment bag pattern as my 70's wallpaper choice.

@fayewhite7541

3 жыл бұрын

I had a roll of Mactac in that pattern to line my cupboards in my 1st home.

@Catmoore60

3 жыл бұрын

I’m with you on feeling a need to purge, and I don’t really collect anything. Just that sense of being surrounded by stuff is kinda creeping me out.

@karenkoe7096

3 жыл бұрын

After seeing all of those coats.....I have two drying right now that I laundered to get them ready to go to the thrift store down the street.

@maryc4745

3 жыл бұрын

I always have the same response when watching his hoarder house videos. It's so sad. I can't imagine how it got that way or even if she lived in the house at the end. It seems there would have been no room for her. 😪

@BoobooSnafu

3 жыл бұрын

Yep....watching these videos has made my mind tick over about her as well - evidently well off.....but lived in a modest house. Traveled heaps, bought heaps, skilled musician....then there's all those tools and uncut stones. I be theres a damn interesting life behind it all.

You know, Alex, I was just sitting here praying for you and your family and thinking about you. I was trying to count up all the lives you've changed, some in a very dramatic way. I want to express my admiration and thanks for being the kind of person we all should emulate!

@helenbailey8419

3 жыл бұрын

Here here Nancy,Alex and his family keep it real I think.Wonderful.

@wowzieee

3 жыл бұрын

Nancy, that s very sweet, you 're a good person too.

@michelehon9193

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Agreed. What you did for Mary is so amazing. She passed away as Mary the artist. If it wasn’t for you she would’ve died Mary the hoarder. Amazing gift you gave her and all of us really.

I’m a netfix person but for some reason I found myself here in youtube watching your videos 3 days in a row☺️🤗 I just love all your videos even your videos 4 years ago🥰

I am nominating myself for spouse of the year because these videos drop before I go to sleep every night, and yet I wait until my husband takes lunch so we can watch together.

@kimberly_erin

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! You are a better person than I, I second this nomination!

@SB-fh3sv

2 жыл бұрын

very sweet that your husband enjoys them along with you

Talk about memories! That little hideaway under the stairs is almost identical to what my grandparents set up for us kids back in the 60's to play in. It had little shelves and a curtain over it. We had a little sitting area and some toys. It really triggered that memory I haven't thought about for decades. We still played in it as Teens .. just didn't fit as well anymore ♥

@dianesmith8196

3 жыл бұрын

We had one too! Loved it!

@helenbailey8419

3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely memory.Such kind and imaginative parents..Happy Christmas to you and your family

@RedKittieKat

3 жыл бұрын

@@helenbailey8419 Aww thank you ... and Merry Christmas to you and yours ♥

@renpilak6048

3 жыл бұрын

Before my 4 siblings and I migrated to 🇺🇸, we were told that there’s a closetful of toys waiting for us. It was very hard to imagine to have such a thing because one ☝🏼 toy is a luxury, but, a closetful? Alas, when we arrived, there it was, a closetful of toys under the steps! It’s sad to think about the commercialism now, but, it was happy times then!

@nathanmatthews2466

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a house from the 50's a year ago and it only had one owner. Under the stairs is exactly like that. I had to clean out so much stuff and still have a bunch in the attic to take care of. Feel like I'm living in the past right now. Slowly bringing the house up to date.

Alex: I'll have to get out of the basement soon, my allergies is really kicking up. also Alex: spends the whole episode in the basement :)

@JeanStAubin-nl9uo

3 жыл бұрын

I got a little nervous every time he said "I'm gonna do some more digging" Me: "GET OUT OF THE BASEMENT OR YOU WILL HAVE A SERVERE REACTION TO THE MOUSE CRAP!"

@needfortweed8734

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeanStAubin-nl9uo yeah, and with all those little black pellets here and there it does look shady...

@ellenmcintyre1247

3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking you need a little helper with a vacuum like a dust vac like a son with a dust vac get some of that Mouse poop and dust out of there so you can breathe and your ventilator mask that you had on at the very beginning? That would be good. I know you need to make money Alex but your health is your health take it from somebody 62 years old that didn't pay attention to my health and now I don't have any! Take better care of your body please thank you

@nicolethijs5428

3 жыл бұрын

@@ellenmcintyre1247 I was also thinking why don’t the hoover as sone as some floor is visible and certainly when you see mouse droppings every where!

@margaretjohnston8055

3 жыл бұрын

Alex you should listen to the concerns of the people who watch you...allergies mean you are already immune compromised..... you are effectively lowering your body's ability to resist other contagions that you may come in contact with....such as Covid19.

Here is an idea. Contact the area university (U of Alberta) Arts & Design department, clothing & textiles. I would think one or more graduate students may be interested in the clothing to document for a program thesis or study. The quantity and quality of the clothing may be unlikely or impossible to ever find as a group like this again. This could become a named collection and inflating the prices and customer pool greatly if documented and items identified in this way. May be far worth it vs the holding cost with time, effort, and $$$$

@Ann-dh2cx

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. This is a rare treasure! This trove was a high-end time capsule of what-to-wear through multiple eras! A student could have written a thesis on these finds. It would have been interesting to document all the pieces and add a price tag to them. Madame Rac spent MILLIONS on clothing and jewelry!

I would be SO down for Mark to do a series showing all the clothes he got from this. There's so much, I'm so dang curious!

@bm0078

11 ай бұрын

Can you imagine Mark paid $10k for it all... just sell 10 top furcoats at $1000 each!!! Say no more...

C'mon, hoarded house! You've gotta have at least one crusty old oil can that will put a smile on Alex's face after a long and dusty day. Make me proud, hoarded house!

@jaredwblack

3 жыл бұрын

I think he mentioned there is a garage to go through still

@JerieAnneCrafts

3 жыл бұрын

The Dinky toys made him pretty happy 🚒🏎🚗🚌🚙

@margareth9772

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredwblack p as

@mimialbertson9889

3 жыл бұрын

she may have hoarded, but she was a very well organized hoarder. Looks like Alex is becoming overwhelmed with all of the clothes coming out. He even said millions of dollars back then of minks and furs. Too bad he did not look at the inventory before he closed the deal on the clothes.

The fashionable lady must be the world's most interesting woman. Besides the coutre and musical instruments, you found sewing/tailoring equipment, archery/firearms supplies, stone cutting tools, drafting supplies, craft/art supplies, travel brochures/souvenirs, children's toys, the queen's stole, woodworking tools, and more. I'd LOVE to know her story.

@nancyk4679

3 жыл бұрын

I think the tailor's tools were from her father.

@dee6299

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I see the toys and wonder if she had children.

@statewench2828

3 жыл бұрын

@@dee6299 She looked young in the photos appeared to be taken in the 60/70's so those dolls more than likely were hers. She grew up in that house I'd bet.

@christinewatson8954

3 жыл бұрын

@@statewench2828 I agree. Those are 1950s dolls. That was the most touching part for me, seeing her childhood dolls under the stairs.

I can not believe the amount of clothing in this house.

I just came across you channel and have been watching all the videos. Right now I am watching the Hans play list and my heart feels so warm and proud to know I am a Canadian and like most Canadians we will help our fellow man out. Watching Hans finding out he was given a $2000 donation brought tears of happiness to me and I know Hans was very close to tears. Alex you are an amazing Canadian along with your beautiful family. This is coming from Ottawa, Ontario

Alex my friend, I think you’d benefit greatly from a head mounted GoPro!

I think she spent all of the 4 million on clothing. Holy cow!!

@clarissathompson

3 жыл бұрын

All of those Tiffany and Birks boxes, too...no wonder the home owner wants to find the safety deposit box keys, lol!

@minimaker5600

3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking, too, how many clothes can one person wear . . . it looks like one outfit for each day?

@clarissathompson

3 жыл бұрын

@@minimaker5600 my mom is 79 and also a seamstress…sooo many clothes there is some in a storage unit and her room is still packed with clothes!

@clarissathompson

3 жыл бұрын

@Oswegoma lol, she regularly picks through them to donate to our friend’s thrift shop and some of her nicer stuff she brings to the consignment shop

@darlenewesley3617

3 жыл бұрын

@@clarissathompson if the person she left her things to has proof ,can he not get a locksmith along with the other key the bank has to access to safety deposit box?

I'm not saying this lady had a lot of trash because just about everthing i've seen has value. It might not be but a nickle but it has value, but damn she kept everything. I bet half of those clothes hadn't even been worn. I think it was bought and just put in storage. Someone's going to make a killing off of those clothes. Those furs and things, if you guys or the guys buying it by the bulk put it on the Web, they'd sell in no time. If I were you, i'd go through all of those clothes boxes. You've found money in just about every place in the house. What makes you think she wouldn't put more precious metals in those boxes and the clothes. You seem like you've hit a jackpot with this one.

@ruraljuror6585

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, contact the movie industry. Most actresses could fit small. Period movies👍

Just imagine the work that will be involved in selling those clothes-first, having enough room to hang them up, organize and sort them, and then listing them, photographing them, packing and shipping-it will take him years to deal with them-and they are all one small size,too. I really don't think he is going to rake in the tons of money some here are imagining.

@analee3299

3 жыл бұрын

unless he wants quick money. then he can unload some for fast cash. it is a lot of work no matter where you buy them

@d.pierce.6820

3 жыл бұрын

@Colleen De koning I also feel most of these items will end up in Japan or elsewhere in Asia (I'm not sure if Koreans and Chinese share the Japanese interest in vintage clothing.)

@yunglynda1326

2 жыл бұрын

he will probably have to wholesale to other sellers too! i bet storing all that needs an entire warehouse!!

This woman whose a fashion icon. Imagine if she would live with instagram, KZread , facebook and all of those stuff.

@NailHeavenAshford

3 жыл бұрын

@@jy48 I’m telling my daughter about this. She loves vintage, is 5ft 2ins and a size U.K. 4. They might suit her perfectly.

Hoping Mark gives Alexander a “bonus” for getting the deal of the century. I know I would feel guilty if I got all that furry gold and vintage so cheaply.

@barbfrank917

3 жыл бұрын

Alex had a chance to look over the inventory of clothes, his quick decision to sell fast was his decision. He could have said all clothes, shoes, but no purses, or everything except coats.

@analee3299

3 жыл бұрын

It is an unusual situation. He was there to tell him how much he could be sitting on, give him an estimate. And Alex didnt realize how much stuff was there due to he couldnt get to it. He could have not included the basement. But he probably thought that was a given since he didnt expect there to be nice things down there. But it is a good lesson to learn. never sell yourself short and dont assume. I know he wanted someone to get it out due to he could not do it all but still hiring someone is cheap enough, young kids. He saw some value and probably went ape sh(* and said I'll take it, instead of you are sitting on over a million dollars worth of clothes if they had gone through it better. I hope Alex does well at the auction.and he may have to keep buying old house lot as he is going to have quite a following. Just get a respirator or head thing to cover face

@richkroberts

3 жыл бұрын

Remember, most of the clothing sizes are small. Not as easy to sell. There is the cost of sorting, cleaning and putting them up on Etsy to sell. It should be easier for Alex to make money than Mark, unless Mark flips some clothes to another dealer.

@MillsSkits

3 жыл бұрын

The current homeowner greatly undervalued the home's contents, too. It's really a shame for both that person and Alex.

@jmc-xp6ml

3 жыл бұрын

@@barbfrank917 Paul May have seen the furs and not told Alex, and taken a cut from Mark.

I'm still impressed at how much storage spaces this house has. Built in and not.

"It's so old it doesn't have a bar code." YOU are priceless.

You should rent an air purifier for the basement until it's cleared out.

@clarissathompson

3 жыл бұрын

We should all just pitch in for a portable hepa filter for Alex, lol!

@rachelrecycles369

3 жыл бұрын

Oooo, that's a good idea!

@KLeMaire42

3 жыл бұрын

An Ozone machine might work well too.

What a relief to see all of those clothes gone. I was so thrilled to see a bag of Dinky toys for Alex, and a planned dinner with mom. What a role model Alex is - a fine man.

Hi Alex! That tool you were wondering about in the basement, looks like an 8" length of 2x2 of wood or white plastic, with an angled slot running down it's length... It's a guitar repair tool called a Fret Bevelling File. It's supposed to hold a piece of mill file at about 35 degrees. You could cut a mill file to size, bevel the edges and glue it in. Save that for when you work on your guitars. I can explain further via private message. Message me.

This series is like crack. I think...from what I've seen in documentaries. I just can not wait for part 10!

@analee3299

3 жыл бұрын

hysterical

I think I heard Mark say "crap" when they discovered the back room filled with MORE clothes!

@GuyWithTheDogs

3 жыл бұрын

It has been mentioned that the clothes are primarily small sizes...and that's the toughest size to sell. It's one thing to process, store and sell what he might have found in one closet full of small sized clothing...and quite another to store, process, list, and then eventually find homes 50,000 units of smalls.

@RealLickDoo

3 жыл бұрын

@@GuyWithTheDogs I wouldnt be surprised if Mark just tries to offload most of the clothing to a bigger company that can move more units.

@GuyWithTheDogs

3 жыл бұрын

@@RealLickDoo I think he will have to sell at least some of that stuff in lots. Maybe fill a container and ship them off to Japan, China, Vietnam and other places where that size is much more saleable. Still...a lot of processing and labor.

@Jamie-jg6yt

3 жыл бұрын

ha probably, It's just so many clothes. I want to say atleast 3 full uhauls so far.

@dianedeck

3 жыл бұрын

@@GuyWithTheDogs I would try to talk to production companies, its all smalls in hollywood. lol

I googled photos of Queen Mum from the 1950`s. She is wearing fur stoles in one of them that look like the ones that you found. Very cool find!!

I never thought about the massive weight/pressure this hoard put on the floors and foundation of this house! Any cracks anywhere?!

I keep thinking about all the stuff of my mom's i threw out due to the nicotine smell. She was an epic sewer. She gave away most of her sewing stuff in the years before she died. The zig zag parts took me back to her sewing so many clothes. I need to know this woman's story! So many clothes... she had to be doing modeling/runway shows. So amazing.

Y’all are going to find Narnia through all those firs.

@joolzg1936

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought too!

@aTwistedSista

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

It seems that the people who lived there were so talented and had so many varied interests and hobbies! The lady had designated areas for each type of activity. I'm sure she was enthusiastically persueing her interests until such time as it all became overwhelming. All the paintings, the crewelwork, the macrame, the sewing are evidence of some very creative and interesting people! I hope once you make sense of this massive collection the talent will be recognized.

@lcostantino7931

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, sad to watch what happens when a person doesn't have an advocate........ Yuck yuck love the puns....

I doubt very seriously if he ever shows the amount of priceless clothing & furs, shoes, handbags, ETC, he loaded out of that house. He’s keeping too mum, but I bet his heart is pounding with every arm load!!

@analee3299

3 жыл бұрын

Yea yo just get a vibe about some people

Did you have an agreement that if mark found jewelry money etc in the clothes that he’d turn it over to you? Coat pockets are the best hiding places...

@ValBarrington

3 жыл бұрын

I wondered this too! Since we see that the lady would hide coins, bills and jewellery in every crevice and container...I flipped out when Hans was tossing pantry items and envelopes in the trash. I know that time is money, but I would shake every book, empty every envelope and CHECK EVERY HATBOX AND GARMENT BOX!!!!! Ooooomg! I just cringe when later episodes show workers just hauling boxes up from the basement and take them directly to the truck.

@Evelynlouise089

3 жыл бұрын

@@ValBarrington I saw Hans in an episode checking through the books before he threw them. I think they are checking things more than we see/think

It's probably better named The Fashion House. Amazing all those beautiful clothes. It's a cultural history lesson.

@renpilak6048

3 жыл бұрын

I apologize for repeating myself, I did mention earlier that I think some of those clothes belong to museums or the most renowned Fashion schools around the world!

@christinescalero660

3 жыл бұрын

"Fashion House" My exact thought.

@renpilak6048

3 жыл бұрын

Caterina Porter , wow, thank you! I just read about her and her family history! It explains the finest things in her house and she seemed so accomplished in her own rights! What a fascinating lady! I can’t wait for Alexander and Melissa to do a history about her life just like they did with Mary Borgstrom of the Potter house.

@StuckinMO

3 жыл бұрын

@@renpilak6048 Yes! I know! I got some clues from other comments over this series and found her immediately. Saw an article with her picture and it was unmistakably the woman in the photos Alex has shown. Plus she was seated at the piano. Also, i noticed a lot of the artwork is signed “JAC’, which are the initials of her husband.

Mark is thinking 'What I really need is a Yo-yo weight hoarder Gal who has a varying size of wardrobe'

@pierrettehotte773

3 жыл бұрын

right...all these clothes are size small !

I have never seen so many clothes. I'm speechless. What will he do with the furs. Nobody wears that these days. It's a fortune in this house. Amazing. You just make my days Alex. Such a nice guy caring for others. Those dad puns. Yeez. LOL. :D

When we first met Mark, he didn't seem too impressed and maybe a little taken advantage of. But now he is all smiles because he purchased a million dollars worth of clothes for ten grand. But Alex, you haven't even started and I foresee you making $30,000. And that's net!

I hope that when the new year arrives, and Mark has had a little time to check out his clothing haul, you could have a conversation/video with him to see what treasures he has acquired. Thank you for all your hard work.

@darcyrobb3692

3 жыл бұрын

I just hope Alex got fair value for all that Mark bought !!

@LuisMercadoorg

3 жыл бұрын

@@darcyrobb3692 not at all. Alex got 10,000. If the entire haul sells for less than 150k I’ll be surprised.

@darcyrobb3692

3 жыл бұрын

@@LuisMercadoorg I realize he got $10 000 tho I'm wondering how he came to decide on that price without seeing all that was there for was the Hudson Bay Coats & furs & more furs & even more furs !! I have no idea of the value of furs so is why I asked if got a good value for all the clothes & coats & furs😉😊

@LuisMercadoorg

3 жыл бұрын

@@darcyrobb3692 i think Alex saw the opportunity to at least break even since he paid exactly 10k for the house's contents. Maybe he thought he would be unable to store and sell the clothes so he passed that burden. I just think he could've asked for 20k, maybe even 30k and that still would be a steal.

There wasn’t even room for a mouse to live down there

@notadmblnd

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know.. I see mouse poop

Good grief, I have never, ever seen so many high quality, vintage items of clothing in my 60 years of life!!! Flippin' 'eck !!! 😍😍

Can you do an interview with the clothing guy. There are sooooo many questions I need answers to! Where he is storing all that clothing. Does he regret purchase this volume of clothing. How does he prepare the items to sell. Does he iron or clean things before selling. How long it will take him to sell through it. How many items will he post on ETSY at a time. Is he thinking of renting space to sell the clothes out of. Is selling vintage clothing his full time job. How much are some of the items worth in today's market. I can't wait each day for a new video to come out.....thank you!!

Those sewing machine parts go to those machines in the house. Get them back with those machines for auction!

@GuyWithTheDogs

3 жыл бұрын

Good call. I'll bet Alex didn't know that.

@threadsofchoice

3 жыл бұрын

@@GuyWithTheDogs Being an elderly hoarder, too & owning fabric & sewing machines galore, those sewing machine accessories aren't work much. You can by them quite readily at thrift stores for a couple of dollars apiece & they are plentiful. They were also manufactured for many years.

@karenkoe7096

3 жыл бұрын

@@threadsofchoice I have sold some sets of them on eBay. Some of them are worth more than you think.

I'm really surprised how FEW signs of mice there is ! I'd expect shredded clothes and a nest in every box.

@Snarkapotamus

3 жыл бұрын

Mice, like every other living thing, need to eat. If there was no one dropping food stuffs, no mice...

@profwaldo

3 жыл бұрын

@@Snarkapotamus They eat a large variety of things... including each other. lol And even "outdoor" mice will seek the warmth of a vulnerable house.

At least a million in vintage clothing, shoes, bags and furs in Australia. What a steal the clothing guy got. He will do better with the clothing that all the rest put together.

@GuyWithTheDogs

3 жыл бұрын

He just has to find a million women who wear a small size and/or wear a size 6 shoe. It ain't gonna be that easy.

Alex is all excited that he found some Dinky toys, as a million dollars in furs walks out the door.

@GuyWithTheDogs

3 жыл бұрын

Toys interest him, clothing not so much.

@Tea_in_the_Sahara_with_you

3 жыл бұрын

I found that moment poignant too.

@balanchuk

3 жыл бұрын

You can play with toys lol stinky old fur coat just hangs there 😆

Every episode just staggers me with the amount of stuff in that house. I'm glad most of it will find good homes and not go to waste.

At least all those clothes and things weren't just piled up on the floor. Someone took care of all those nice garments.

The "Browns Guitar factory" item is a tool for beveling the fret ends. A file goes into the slot.

The 100's of thousands that woman spent on clothes! Not cheap things either. WOW! it would be my guess that all the jewelry out of those boxes, from Tiffany and such, is LONG gone...to family. Could she have had a store? Or bought from people that needed money? Just unreal that she bought all those fur coats for herself. That hand tooled train case is a great find! Cost a lot new, would be worth more now.

I had those exact flower storage boxes back in the late 70’s. I tripped when I saw them an episode or so ago. Wish my sister was still alive to watch these with me.

@francescortes

3 жыл бұрын

I was in my parent's garage today and saw the SAME boxes up in the rafters!

@gpants3633

3 жыл бұрын

@@francescortes haha if they’re in their 60’s, as I am 60, it’s vintage.

Mark, Paul, and Dave are going to have iron leg muscles from all those trips up and down the stairs. You're doing such a good job clearing it out.

Arg! He's throwing the spray paint cans away? Those would sell for at least $40 a piece on Ebay! Maybe a lot more because they are so cool looking!

@KimchiiKnight

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't they be corroded internally by now? I'm not sure how well they might keep over so many years

The vibes coming off mark is like he doesn't want you looking in the boxes

Those boots weren’t 80s - platforms were 70s I know I was there and did the Herman Munster walk in my platforms !

@FOXYCECILIA

3 жыл бұрын

I agree ,platforms shoes and boots were from the 70's..I know I was a kid back then and had platform sandals in 1974 & 75

@EllEss331

3 жыл бұрын

Yup - 70's. Chunk heels, the higher the better. Nothing like almost walking on tiptoes in shoes. Painful if standing too long. 1975 Prom I wore the highest shoes I could buy because my prom dress was too long. Brings back memories of foot pain - all for fashion.

@Snarkapotamus

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely '70s...

@mariannshake4396

3 жыл бұрын

I fell off those platform shoes in the 70s. I also had a rear-ender accident because my right shoe got wedged between the gas and brake pedals. No way to stop. Boy was that guy angry with me.

@juliegraham8133

3 жыл бұрын

I agree too us fashionable girls know our decades. I had white vinyl boots with platforms and black platform shoes with a heart motif. I remember going to a party and a boy I fancied asked me for a kiss under the mistletoe but said I had to take my platform shoes off first. Couldn't get them off fast enough!😎🦊🤩

That tooled leather weekend bag was something my mother had and used to call a train case...

@abuelitacaicedo3185

3 жыл бұрын

also called a necessaire, perfect for cosmetics and hair bruches etc.

@maryanderson3542

3 жыл бұрын

I would absolutely love to have that train case. Will be looking for it in the auction.

@Chahlie

3 жыл бұрын

The shoes in it are just gorgeous! (to me)

Just came across this series and I am hooked. My thought with the room of furs is that if Mark keeps going back, he will exit into Narnia!

I have a friend watching these with me that is drooling over all of the sewing things and patterns

That guitar block is for inserting a file in the groove. You then use it to bevel fret ends after fretting or refretting a guitar.

@susannechickenmom5621

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information!

@adelechicken6356

3 жыл бұрын

@@susannechickenmom5621 I am very curious about the Chicken part of your name. Since that's my real last name. Is that your name , also?

@Oglulubell

3 жыл бұрын

Say that fast 10 times 😊

Watching clean outs of horder homes really helps me to let go of stuff. I don't ever want my home to be like that when I'm too old to do anything about it.

@stevie4641

3 жыл бұрын

I so agree. My brother and I ad to sort through our mom's apt when she went into a nursing home. Every time we left...things multiplied! We found 85 cans of soup, 60 rolls of paper towels, etc. I'll never leave the same thing for my brother to sort through when I'm gone.

@maryaswell9943

3 жыл бұрын

I was just saying that! It’s actually really sad that people lived like that

She collected furs you guys- she didn’t wear them all- what a find!! 🙌

Old friend told me “if you don’t know where to start, pick a corner and work your way out”

One thing I can say is that this house is much more organized that the Potter house for sure.

@cynthiaamitrano8915

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Mary was a true hoarder. This woman was organized. It just probably got to be too much and she was no longer able to handle the shear volume. She had a plan, but the years got away from her.

I have loved this series so much. I’m a new subscriber but I am very much now a regular. I was so blessed by the videos of Hans and the house situation. Thank you for a REAL channel that isn’t fake. God bless you and your family and all of the viewers. This has been my newest binge channel but also a favorite. This lady’s life is being revealed through the clean out. It’s really neat to take the time capsule apart and see her life through her items and house history.

@clarissathompson

3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't watched his series of The Potters House, I think you will really like it. There must be so few people with Alex's resources and connections in Alberta, he really is a blessing!

@Mspetuniapea

3 жыл бұрын

Watch the potter series. Great also

@mfv7373

3 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you! I am about to watch it. God bless you. I just love how honest Alex is and that he is legitimately a good hearted person. I have enjoyed it so much and it’s inspiring to keep paying it forward

@seaneendelong8065

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Curiousity team 🙂 Be sure to put ALL of the videos in order including live and updates before you get too far into the Potters House series- tons of info and context in them, and the story is so much fuller and more interesting (including finding his sister in the midst of it all!) when you watch all the bits in order. Adam's story with the Bambi print from a few months before then is wonderful too, and many updates include info on him over about 2 years. Have fun! This is a great way to realize there still is good in this world, and people who are worth knowing and caring about...

@clarissathompson

3 жыл бұрын

@@seaneendelong8065 the Bambi cell series is also amazing, agreed!❤️

You know what would be really awesome? If they took a picture of the clothes in each box after they put them together as the outfit she originally intended them to be. You could probably make a bestseller fashion photography book that way.

Seeing all these fabrics, sewing accessories and clothing make me think she might have been a costume maker for the cinema industry. there's no way that she could have wear all this in a lifetime... I am pretty sure it would be a treasure for those movie maker who look for vintage clothes. anyway, it's fun to watch you uncover the stuff...

@jujujj63

3 жыл бұрын

She was a music teacher so yes she probably made costumes for the students. 💗

It would be great to get a rundown at the end of this of exactly how many of everything you pulled out of here: This many fur coats, this many pairs of shoes, this many pounds of garbage etc, as well as some favourite finds. It's obvious there are tons, but there's so much it's hard to get a real sense of the scale of it all!

@litestreamer

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, well, forget that. Too much work!

10 grand was a bargain for all those clothes. I don’t know how you have the energy to keep up the pace with the clearout

@Chr.U.Cas2216

3 жыл бұрын

Dear V.V. 👍👌👏 Yeah! You're totally right. All the fur stuff alone will sell for much more than that already. Best regards, luck and health.

@kellykeller5741

3 жыл бұрын

Yup he will make a whole lot more money than Alex will for sure.

@AstroHunter5280

3 жыл бұрын

He is going to make 50x more than Alex on this deal. UNBELIEVABLE

@Chr.U.Cas2216

3 жыл бұрын

Dear @@kellykeller5741 👍👌👏 I think that you are absolutely right and I definitely "fear" the same. Nevertheless will Me. Archbold still achieve very good profit out of this. At least Mr. Marc could "generously" pay for all the trash containers after they found all the fur stuff. Actually a lot of trash had to be removed to have access to the clothing too. Best regards, luck and health.

@peikathryn

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chr.U.Cas2216 I don't think furs are worth much of anything nowadays. You can find fur coats in thrift stores for a couple of dollars and this stuff was stored in a damp basement so I wonder if any of it is salvageable?

Surprised you never realised that the real haul was the clothing. However, happy that her beautiful clothing is appreciated and re-used by someone. BTW - love your show

I am obsessed with this house and these people. I want to know everything about them. Mostly though, I am dying that this house isn't being cleared in order with everything documented like an archaeology dig. (This, of course, has nothing to do with anyone but me.) I have more and more questions everyday and last night I could not sleep because I kept thinking about it, this house, its contents, the people who lived here. They clearly had great taste and a lot of money - and were keeping all these things with care! Why? It's like unearthing a tomb of a great pharaoh and I am obsessed (have I mentioned?). I am also full of so many feelings about it - the amount for clothing I have, and my love of vintage, and not being able to go through this all with you guys, and being locked in my house since March, and there's nothing I can do about any of thissssss - I'm busting at the seams. lol

@lenska_7507

3 жыл бұрын

You put my thoughts into words!!

@amethyst1826

3 жыл бұрын

I think they itemise things in a further video, when they can put like-things together to see just what they do have!! Wow, if they had sold everything for like $1 - $10 each I reckon he still could have made a profit!!

@lenska_7507

3 жыл бұрын

@@amethyst1826 True! But I've had a look on Mark's stores and he has some other vintage clothing online starting from 80$ up to 400$ for one item...

@SisterShirley

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I would have saved more from the trash. Made a deal with an up and coming ambitious Ebayer. I also cant stop thinking about that cement filled men's shoe. I would have smashed the concrete open. There may have been treasure sealed inside. Like a metal box full of diamonds.

@megslloyd1999

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same, so many questions about people I could have never known and yet I'm fascinated 🤩

everyone totally scored on this house. Amazing how much quality items were just squirreled away. Looks to be a cool little house underneath the hoard.

@geoffdundee

3 жыл бұрын

T s .....the contents of the house may be worth more than the house itself LOL........personally i believe some of the quality vintage designer clothing may end up in museums.

Good for you to get rid of the clothes so fast .People forget you have no Storage place to sort and clean them all. They only had hinder you to get to your kind of things .Now you have enough time after cristmas to look around for interesting items for your buissness without swimming trought clothwaves

Watching these videos, I'm remembering why I don't miss Canadian winters. I'm still in Canada, but I'm in Vancouver where, as you know, we don't have a real winter.

Holy Sheep Dip, Alex! I cannot get over the amount of , ""stuff"" that has been packed-up and pushed -into EVERY NOOK & CRANNY of this basem ent!! Damn ..there's just no spa ce she didn't havve being used!! Wow!! Take care.! Be Safe! Peace to all. ..🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤