Today I had a once in a lifetime find inside this dusty old barn, I dig through 70 years of accumulation and junk and come up with some treasures... and maybe my best barn find yet!
Am I the only one who thinks this video is so fun because Alex knows what he's looking at? His knowledge is amazing. How he could see the items he saw in what some people would call "a pile of junk" is truly astonishing! I had so much fun just trying to see what he was able to make out so easily! If you ever see this comment, Alex, thanks for making us all a little more knowledgeable!! - Jenn
I'm impressed too with all your knowledge, Alex! But what about those shoes? Wow, when you mentioned tetanus shot, I hoped and hoped that didn't presage a foot injury.
Alexander!! You could step on a nail in your Vans! Steel shanks and toes are what you should be wearing. Sorry, I just stepped on a lot of nails in my day. One almost killed me. I had gotten blood poisoning in my foot! Luckily my Mom saw the red line running up my leg, and rushed me to the hospital. After grinding out the infection I am still here to watch your awesome videos! Thanks for all of them ! ❤❤❤
Steel boots, working gloves, protection glasses.. even a dust mask.. need to be prepare, no summer shoes for sure… I would grab stuff with extendable « claws » to reach out
Was thinking the same thing. Should have worn better shoes and driven his own vehicle. When picking through junk a person should not have to worry about messing up someone else's vehicle.
The other day, I was at a Goodwill store in the PNW of Oregon and found a Bronze Statue by Loet Vanderveen numbered 3 of 750. I will be getting it appraised, and the pieces that have sold from auction houses that were numbered in the hundreds sold for close to $5,000. It is amazing the item you can find when you are not looking.
Now you need to find a Hudson to park under that sign. A great pick from a massive accumulation. Glad you survived torn jeans and a near miss with a moose patrol. 😮
That Hudson sign is crazy special in that condition. The old ford truck definitely worth pulling out of the field too. I know it's discouraging when you find something you can't buy. Whoever buys that place if so inclined could probably get angood chunk of thier money back between treasures and scrap. It is alot of work though. Need a good pair of steel sole boots and carhartt for your junk pile gymnastics. Thanks for bringing us along!
The challenge is knowing which items are worth risking life and limb to salvage and try to sell, vs the items that are nothing more than scrap. I seriously doubt the new owner will possess the knowledge Alex has. Probably will either haul it all off or hire a crew to do it for them. Sad he had to leave salvageable items behind. But I'm glad he found a few treasures.
@@rachelh5211 These days everyone has access to Google lens. Knowing alot is certainly helpful. The fact that the future owners emphasized thier intrest in the stuff makes me think that they very well may have plans to go through it. Everyone is broke these days and everyone is looking for extra money.
Great video!!! My grandpa was a farmer and had several out buildings full of similar goodies. When you lived through the depression, you saved everything! Terrific find with the sign!!!🥰🥰🥰
@@sueojeda5712 not nessaceraly, hording is a compulsive act however in a remote isolated environment you can't just hop in the car run to the store and spend cash for a screw or a bolt or a piece of metal.. ok yes you could buy your time when the store is 2 hrs away your gas wear and tear on your vehicle and down time on whatever you are fixing isn't worth it if you can take 10 minutes walk to a scrap pile grab what you need and get back to work. Every old farm or ranch had or has "stuff" it wasn't always a disposable world like it is now.
Always disappointing when someone tells you that you can pick anything then starts adding caveats. At least you got the one VERY STELLAR HUDSON porcelain sign!!
Who knew that an innocent pair of Vans could properly goose the RU-vid engagement algorithm? The world is full of yentas. That said, maybe someone could offer you a teevee show so the RU-vidless world could watch you go through places like that. (Oh, wait...what?) Yes, I've placed my bet on which streaming service it's going to be on. 🙂
It never ceases to amaze me how an old dirty rusty can, can be worth so much money. You sure know your stuff. That Hudson sign is an awesome find and mint condition no less! Thank you for taking us along.
The piece outside the shed on ground is a transmission for a Ford tractor. Possibly 8or 9 n . Their was a Coleman stove next tire kit you picked up. A fortune inwire in the shed.
Your voice @19:12 . I have NEVER heard you so breathless with excitement. It was felt through the screen! I'm so happy for you that you decided to keep it! Well deserved 😊
Since the Hudson sign is double sided, maybe suspend it from your garage ceiling with a couple of small chains so both sides are visible. The old Ford truck would make a great project.
Love these types of videos! The excitement in your voice when you found the Hudson sign was the best!! Better than Christmas morning. Thank you for taking us along on this adventure!
Hi Alex! Leave it to you to find the treasures in the trash. That mint Hudson sign is quite a Christmas present. Can’t wait to see it in your garage. Enjoy! 😊
Basements, attics and barns are the stuff of nightmares for me…too many critters! But, it was super fun watching your excitement over finding the sign and I’m so happy that you kept it!
I once had the thrill of being able to go thru a huge very old barn full of stuff. At least 50 years worth of stuff. What fun that was. Found some really cool antiques.
I have never heard Alex more excited than when he found the perfectly preserved Hudson sign. Congrats, the old Ford tire cover is a cool find too. I hope you left your number for the new owners of the farm.
Alex,you’re simply the best ,at this❣️❣️❣️You immediately see everything that’s worth seeing.👍🏼 I always LÓVE these videos! Alex,you always find treasures even if it dangerous to get to them..And I know you much have felt a bit upset leaving a lot of good items behind..because you weren’t in your own car. And you are always wearing those really cool shoes while you’re digging for treasures,they are such gorgeous shoes!😁👍🏼 Omg..that was lucky that you were driving when you had the “meeting “ with those 3 mooses (?)!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
I love these type of picks. OMG we can hear the excitement in your voice. What a great find in that Hudson sign. What would that be worth? So happy you are keeping it for your collection.
Excellent episode! So happy for you finding that sign! Love going on digs with you. That farm was a gold mine. I wish we could have gone into that mobile home, though.
What an amazing place!! I can only hope to be able to walk a place like that one day. That sign is beyond belief and I am so glad you hung it in your garage. It is going to look fantastic on the wall. Thanks for taking us along on this amazing pick!
Amazing find!! You are very brave to trek through the pikes of metal and wood. I have heard that moose can sometimes charge. You've an angel in your pocket.
I saw a vintage Snap-On tool chest and a nice looking anvil in the workshop that weren't mentioned, but maybe they were among the items that are to remain with the property.
that beautiful sign you found could be worth more than 10,000 Canadian dollars but in a really good auction that can fetch even more it is the best sign I've ever seen and I've only seen two of those signs and the one that sold for 8,000 had rust spots on it wish you all the luck on selling that sign
Smaller Hudson enamel signs in much worse condition go for $4000+ USD to the right buyer / at the right auction. I doubt a totally mint one like that has ever come up for sale, so it's a guess what it would sell for, but north of $5000 USD for sure. Totally priceless treasure. Considering that Alex got his start in collectables on signs and oil cans like that then it's very cool for him to keep it. (And wait for the right offer to present itself ;) )
