The clear glass fan plate was used for ladies' parties such as bridal and baby showers. A matching cup would typically hold punch and sit in the indented area. Fancy in its time!
I put my sheep rug in the washer on cold, delicate, and hang dry. When dry I brush it out with my dog’s brush. The back does get a little crunchy but smoothes out over time. I would just brush it out if I were you for reselling.
My Dad made hand turned wood pens. His kids and grandkids each have one of his pens to remember him. And his great-grandchildren have made pens using some of his tools that we passed down to them. They are wonderful, useful, thoughtful gifts. I like Karl's approach to upcycling memorable items to make his pens -- very cool idea.
Lovely sheepskin. I used to clean mine on very cold crisp winter day when there was a deep fresh snow. I would take it out and give it a dry shampoo with the snow, shake it out, hang on the outside line for an hour, bring it in and comb it as you intend to do. It came up beautifully and smelled fresh like the outdoors. Having told you all that, I did the same with my live house cats. I would pop then into the snow bank play and rub their fur with the sparkling fresh snow that twinkled in the sunlight. (I didn't hang them to dry-lol). Popped them back into the house and they would sit in the sunny front window grooming themselves. This cut down on any dander that caused allergies in the house. My Mom taught me this - and she did the same with her fur coat. Hang it on the clothesline outdoors and rub with crisp dry fresh snow. (Back in the days when we wore fur up here in Canada). Now that I live on the west coast we don't get snow and if we do it is sloppy wet and only lasts for a few hours. Not suitable as a home cleaner.
Just found your channel! I'm new to resale, just started the end of May. You are stunning, so classy and so kind! Thanks for sharing! I learn a lot from you! I wish all resalers were as polite as you.
Hello from Germany 🙂 , when I come home I put averything that I bought for 5 minutes in the dryer to eliminate dust , hair and other stuff so that it is not all in my house 😀
Clear Glass Free Items: I’ve seen mom & pop Thrift Stores that load a “free table” up by the exit, to give away the surplus glass. It’s a shame, but understandable, that Goodwill smashes the volume they get. Back when we cleared storage units routinely, we kept a covered roadside table on our acreage where we’d put most of the glass (and other kitchen items) we handled. Giving it away kept it out of the landfill.
Karen, you are so organized I am shocked you don't know if the go-pro is charged! But it made me laugh, we can't handle everything! I know that! Love you dearly! Our Goodwill has raised prices like crazy. Cheap handbags were 3.99, now cheapest is 7.99. Lots of dollar store items selling for 2.99. Lowest price they sell anything for is 2.99. Your Goodwill has so many wonderful items! TFS!
Sheepskin Pelt: Had one for many years that I brought home from Australia. They sold and described them by the number of pelts it took to make them. You can usually flip them over to count the pelts.
I am homebound now, i’m 70 and have back, knee and hip problems. Bad enough I can’t shop. I do have collections that I add to from Ebay or Etsy. When I did thrift I had a special purse (oversized) and I kept thrifting supplies like a tape measure, black light,4 of each size batteries so I could test in the store, magnifying glass, dollar tree readers with extra strength….. you get the picture. Your buggies are just WOW. You’re from the north so you probably say cart. Lovely rug. I’d keep it…it’s sexy. LOL
GM Karen. The Connie Mack pen was from the Philadelphia Athletics "A's". My grandfather was a water boy for them. Babe Ruth was playing there and used my grandfather's bat and broke it. Babe then gave my grandfather one of his bats and signed it George "Babe" Ruth. My father has it now.
A good friend of mine when I lived in Maine made pens as well. He would use historical wood, etc and even made pens for our family from the fur of our family dog after he passed. He also made us pens from our children’s special crabapple trees purchased for them by their grandmother when we sold our home and moved to Vegas. Also, since Maine is known for lobsters and hunting, he created pens from shells and moose & deer droppings(sanitized of course)! Wonderful gifts. He sold them in gift shops up and down the coast.
Hand crafted pens are quite common here on the artisan island, Vancouver Island and the many Gulf Islands. Made with many different kinds of wood from our rainforests, Aboriginal designs, and they also make turned handles for sewers seam rippers, crochet hook handles, etc.
Thanks so much for featuring the pen artisan…just purchased a pen for my boss,s retirement gift. Because what do you get a gift for someone who has everything and can afford anything…a handmade pen from his favorite stadium!!! 😀
Hi, Karen, I have to buy that horse shoe horn from you when you list it. My husband just said to yesterday, "I need a shoe horn!" thanks for all the random useful information!
I love that you know your stuff and don't buy things that are low or questionable quality and/or condition. I really respect your good choices and the prices you charge are fair. I've really become a fan of your channel. And your gorgeous husband adds interest and a little spice as well. LOL.
They dont let us go thru carts of " new" stuff.....we have ro wait until they put them on shelf or rack!!! 😢 But there is an hassle or fist fight over items on Saturdays and Sunday when they put the new colors tag out! Its crazy ...I miss out on great stuff but I cant stand to watch grown adults fight over used stuff! 😱🤪
Karen I’m very picky and I saw online olive trees sold at wal mart. They are on sale. I saved 40.00 dollars. Just a thought. I got 8 foot. They do have different sizes…… hope that works for you. My order came very fast.
My GW would want $99.00 and I’m not kidding. They’ve raised their prices again and their price for just basic stuff is 9.99. Crazy. All going to a landfill
Ok. So you talked about the birds from the Victorian era that were taxidermied as the poor birds but that sheepskin rug you bought you couldn’t care less about how many sheep were killed for that rug!
Love watching your videos. I live in Southern Lancaster County. (Yes, my last name is Lancaster too. 😄) I shop at Rt 30 Store at least once a month. I do look for you. Maybe one day, I'll get to meet you and sah Hi! enjoy watching what treasures you find to sell. Thanks for sharing about the pens. Gave me an idea for my husband's Christmas gift. Thanks! Was wondeing, does Roger have an ebay page too?
Sounded like they were having a dance party with the loud music. Party at Goodwill! I learn so much from you. When I thrift now, I look and stuff and think “what would Karen say?”
My father was a wood turner and he made pens just like the ones you showed. I have several of the ones he made from wood and acrylic, they are family treasures.
I have to say I was so disappointed!! I thought from that haul your video would have been longer! I guess that happens when you get all hyped up for something because I saw your post on Instagram. 😊
Thanks for the tip about Timber Creek. I just bought a pen for my mom's bday. She is a Penn State grad and rabid fan. The pen is from Elm from State College. You might have to get Roger one:)
Some minor chips can be repaired with nail polish and/or sharpies. I just make that fact known in my posts. I have a large collection of nail polishes and color sharpies just for this purpose. hope this helps.
I love clear glass….the reason they break it is so that no one gets a free piece of glass….you either buy it or they destroy it. Some of it is antique but they don’t care. Hello Goodwill 😅
