Part 1. Hoarder House, We Bought EVERYTHING! what will we find?! The Musicians House 

I still have unpacked boxes from when I moved in 2 years ago. I can't unpack them because first I need to wipe down and vaccuum the floor and rugs, and reorganize my bookshelves to find space for the new/old stuff, and then find space in my closet for the other stuff...

@@lazyhomebody1356 do you also know though that if you haven’t unpacked those boxes in 2 years then you don’t have to open them at all. Just let them go. Whatever is in them - you don’t need. 🙏🏽❤️

@@peakay6729 That's not bad advice...but there are family heirlooms (and they're all dead, I mean passed on) so I might regret it?

We actually do not know if she lived there during all of the hoarding or not. She may have used that house to store stuff in. We do not know if she was mentally ill, or not.

Yes, this gave me anxiety too. Good to see others feel the same. I am currently very slowly decluttering my flat after 15 years of just buying stuff and I realize how much of a burden all these THINGS are. I used to not understand when people said that having lots of stuff leeches out your engergy. Sounded like esoteric nonsense to me, but boy how I understand it now. I never want to get to such a state again. I have very low energy and I can't imagine voluntarily buying a house like this and having to go through it. All the best for you. "Hang in there" sounds like such a basic thing to say but telling myself to hang in there and get through just this one day and not worry about the other days seems to help sometimes.

No.

I know. That makes me sad to think that may have been the case. I am going to school for Gerontology and Elder Law. Hopefully, I will be able to advocate for people in these situations, to get the help they need.

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yes all they were missing was "help with housekeeping". hoarding is a mental illness and needs professional help

Yeah, it wasn’t their fault. It’s the fault of the people that wouldn’t do their housekeeping for them.

Me too !!! Worth potentially a lot more than some of the ornaments etc.

Yes, absolutely right

He knows he can make money off them, he even said so and he needs to sort it out to find what is worth selling.

Didn't he say when he cleared out Mary's house that he knew someone who specialised in fashion and fabric, and he got them to look over it?

Riiiiiiite! When I seen all the hats and coats and dresses, good lawd my mouth was wide open!! Unbelievable haul. I would love all of it

Her mom passed away, they were very very close and best friends, that's when the hoarding started 😕

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And when the hoarding started, she knew it looked like a mess. And decided not to let people in because she felt ashamed. So nobody knew. Since nobody came over, why organize or clean? Feel sad for her.

@@TheKatherine1958 Oh my. Wouldn't it be nice to convince her that her precious stuff isn't hardly visible? That her house is bigger than she is currently experiencing. That you take some boxes just to sort her things, no biggie, and try to find a place in the house to stall these things. And never, ever, say that it's messy because than she hears: "you are messy in your head". And this is an insult that touches her heart. Never say it's filthy. Never say: I would do it this way, because she hears: "If I can do it, why didn't you do it?". But that she can do it. Look at all the treasures (years old newspapers, broken things, clothes your grandmother thinks it's too old fashioned). It's all gems to her. You tell her the repairmen will be able to visit soon, and that she is not alone in this? Estimate how long it takes: in 3 weeks you can let the repairmen in. Wouldn't it be nice to have light/gas/water (whatever they need to fix)? I keep on fantasizing. Clear the flat surfaces first. Because the house immediately looks bigger, so the space in her head will immediately be bigger. Maybe a doctor can come to her house, telling her the dust will kill her and she needs to accept help now. Like I said I keep fantasizing. Would have been nice to help everybody in need.

@@johnroekoek12345 I’ve tried it all.

They must have gotten to old to keep it up...

@@Rose-kh1qh the picture on the.piano probably

@@Ben-ph7pv ?

@@Rose-kh1qh the husbanf died and the wife got lonely?

So not getting old it has depression

I almost cried. Seriously. This is a gold mine. I’m so into 70s fashion. I can’t.

Yeasss itt worth allott...i love itt,itts like a time capsule ♡

Some pieces will be sold at Swish on 124 Street, she is just in the midst of having things cleaned 😍

Same! I could barely take it! I'd have a heart attack if I could go through that closet they discovered. ALL of it is valuable, not just the designer stuff!

Got shocked each time they found more clothing.... like it looks to be in so great condition too

No, ma'am, but 8 weeks would not do it for me. I'd have to check everything, especially after watching the series about Mary's house...treasures everywhere!

For real I would be there from start to end cleaning that house and searching through treasures

You should make a bid on the clothing and have it all shipped to you!!!

I hear you. I have a vintage clothing store and have helped clean out houses like this. Too bad I'm in Michigan...

Make him an offer. I loved all the 60s women's stuff he found in that closet. The red gogo boot was in pristine condition, looked like.

Considering the covid shutdowns, you may be able to go in person.

Sadly I live in France so there is no way of me going there! But I will try and get in contact with him!

I agree, it's a lifetime of memories and sometimes trauma makes people hoard

You can already tell she had good taste!

@@animaker1247 in no

@@gwensheffield7075 what do you mean?

People deal with trauma in very different ways

She was a piano teacher, her husband passed away years before her. In earlier times this lady went on trips to Hawaii and stayed in five-star hotels there.

This is an example of a person with OCD

Exactly. That's what I was thinking too.

I was thinking the same thing. Just ungrateful! If someone thought enough of me to leave me a home, I would have personally went through their things myself. Not just sell it not knowing what is being sold.

Yeah I was surprised that it wasn't full of garbage and dead animals like you see in the Hoaders show... I was half expecting some rodents to jump out at them.

@@lonigirl8807 i agree if the person has time to go through the house then they should but you don't know their situation and how busy they are, it's possible that if they didn't sell the house then everything in there might've sat for years or even decades

@@seamusleebutler1184 maybe so but it seems they should have been involved with the removal of her things.

They aren't dead and pronouns are unsure here.

@@allgirlreview433 🙄

Yes! I bet it would have been an intriguing read!!

I feel sad too 😞 their stories and adventures must have been sooooo interesting and span so many years

@@sarroumarbeu6810 looks like it dates back to 1930s very cool it also looks like they never left they are still there attached to those items

I agree with you

Yes, and I bet he'll give any photos that he finds to the family too like he did at Mary's. So kind!

Yep, I think it's a term called Swedish Death Cleaning. I've done a ton of it. Finally got all of my papers in one fireproof bag in a filer :)

Not really if you clean as you go

Especially since lock down, there has been an increase in the sewing, historical clothing, fashion community. It was been a times 8 to 10 factor in the groups I've been following this year.

Love old patterns.

I'd be like "Gimme the jewelry!" I am a DRAGON when it comes to jewelry and shiny things

Wish I knew someone wanted to buy mine

I only see them for 2.00 to 10.

Lets not pretend they weren't already torn up trying to stuff them back into the pouch after unfolding. I know what you mean though, emphasis on the 'can'.

@@mrose1545 if they are truly vintage, check out Angela Clayton, she s a re seller of vintage patterns.

@@mrose1545 Check Ebay---I have paid big prices for the 30's, 40s, 50's and 60's.

Me too!!!

I was too.

Same here 😀

You weren’t alone!

Same lol

WOW! What an incredible story, hope the daughter was able match her parents wealth and double it....that's usually not the case, but this couple sounds interesting.

Loved this comment... I hope they have a lovely time together enjoying their retirement

He has a treasure trove of girlie stuff. I'd be weeping with happiness!

Omg dippitty do! I am mentally scarred by that product, my Mother insisted on curling my hair using that stuff and putting rollers in when I was a child.😥

He can open a store for vintage clothes and fill it up for years.

@@juliegraham8133 did she sit you down for hours of Tony Home Permanents?

The books on sewing and tailoring! The yard after yard of unused fabric! Here patterns from the 90’s are selling for as much as $5 each, or $3 if neatly put back in the envelope. Patterns from the 60’s back can go for $25 + each.

That's always bugged me too, all those vintage items just gone

It can become a public health hazard as most cases had animals living inside, possibly decaying remains etc.

That bothers me too! Why trash everything? That is what makes me sad. Glad this show saves antiques and whatnot

I feel the same way

Totally.

Lol. Like Josh

Exactly what I thought. It looks like she did a lot of sewing and even tailoring, maybe even created some of her own patterns, since there were books related to that. The house is full, but at one point owner was very organised. I am surprised at how it seems only dusty and that for the most part actual stuff that is/was usable. These things had real meaning to the owner for creating.

Oh, so would I, so much to look at.

When I cleaned out my mum’s house, I had to go through every book. She had this habit of sticking money or photos into them, and I had no way of knowing which books might contain some “treasure” (honestly, I was more concerned about the family photos).

the more he wore it, the better it looked!

@@debrasedgwick4697 winning comment 🏆

Right? He was! 👍🏼😂

And Recycling you should have too. Very essential to recycle.

Amy Slingsby wow...I wouldnt have the patience. i would probabLy have a dumpster infront and toss all out.

I'm with you - I'd love it but would probably end up keeping too much for myself

Maybe God was helping you sort through some stuff like memories you’ve been holding onto?

And then he didn't open it! Aargh!

Hahaahaaa....my thought exactly!! Two kids in a candy store!!

It’s a lot more fun when the hoarder isn’t there anymore...

I am afraid of my parents house kinda becoming a hoarders house. So, a house like this is the manifestation of my nightmares coming true.

@@Mtthyman Years back i bought a house, a family did not want after death. They took few things not much at all. I looked and took what i wanted. Allowed few friends to go and help themselves. Scraped house, built duplex and sold. During that time had call for another house same situation. Turned them down. My thoughts were, all that stuff was someone's life, picked over looked at, made comments about, thrown away, family pictures, etc. etc. Sadden me to the point i could not do another one.

@@billybronc9980 That's because you have a heart not blackened by greed,. And empathy. In those days there were no computers, ebooks, Mp3 music files etc., People used book shelves for actual books and everything was stored IRL form. People that were kids during the depression kept their clothing because they grew up not having what they needed. All I heard in this video was greed, and disrespect. I almost feel that "Mr I bought all this" would rather all the elders died so he can make money. He doesn't even bother to get the decades correct, and that's because elders are not to learn from, only to try and profit from. >>Tom's wife

I know me too

I agree. I thought it looked good on him.

Did you notice that he switched it out for a dark brown leather jacket?

He would look nice is most anything.

He looked great in that jacket. I kept thinking that I'd also look great in that jacket!

@@jenniferwarhawk7301 to

“I already know you’re gonna be an eccentric hoarder. “

i know the feeling

13 mins in and I'm looking for some Dramamine. Ugh.

I came here to write the same thing. I feel like I want to vomit :(

Agreed. You need a gimbal

I'd love to send them a gopro or something to stabilize it.

Yuck Hoarders never wash their hands! Two words; Fecal matter

Oh God your profile picture! So wrong and gross!!! 🤮

If you do decide to drive up there stop by and pick me up!! I'll come along and help too!

Same! There’s so much interesting stuff in there. I’d love to go through it all.

Same, sorting it would be so much fun

I wished I could help all through the other hoarder series! Looks like great fun to me!

I'm right there with you Lisa. Any chance there may be some loose papers, damaged magazines, cards etc. that would be considered trash that they might share with us? A lot of work ahead, but so exciting!

Yep I cringe at every tossed magazine, Sears catalog, etc.

@@nancycarr2308 they should sell it in box lots!😀

@@nancycarr2308 The music sheets too!!!

Ha! Me too! I wish they’d sell boxes including some of the sheet music, sewing patterns....so many junk journal possibilities’

That's exactly what I thought when I saw it

I remember that! It looks just like it!

That would be hilarious!!!

Haha. Yes!!

Love it!

🤣🤣🤣Hilarious! Somewhere in that house there is a fedora with a long feather on it, to complete Josh’s look.

HaHaaaHaaaa!!!!

Came here to say this!!

Hey yo Becky! Is that you featured in the Lotto Max ad I keep getting??!?

The clothing, wow, call up a vintage store, they will be just drooling at the stuff, those pink boots are not gogo boots, they are from the disco Era.

That's because this is probably Diogenes syndrome, not hoarding

@@woudgy one of the main symtoms of diogenes syndrome is hoarding

@@carolinegee4097 I obviously know that. But what people refer to as being a "hoarder" is a separate disorder, involves compulsive accumulation and occurs equally in young and healthy people as older people, lasting throughout their lives, whereas Diogenes syndrome is simply becoming overwhelmed and unable to sort things or dispose of them because of diminished capacity due to age. My aunt was a hoarder, my ex husband's father was a hoarder... It's a serious condition that significantly compromises a person's quality of life and often their safety, but the person can otherwise have their full faculties. I think lazily throwing labels around is really unhelpful and feeds the general ignorance, disrespect and contempt the public shows towards people with these conditions.

Front door 👍👍

it does have some nice features, and MSM homes are usually well constructed.

I said the same thing! I immediately liked it

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Yes! I couldn't think of what it reminded me of.

I thought the same!

omg thank you, I could not place it. You scratched my annoying itch.

And a dead mouse in the basement.

And the rotten old food

And actually on average 80% of dust is dead skin cells.

@@knedy Not to mention the empty ice cream box in the freezer

@@trekkstol People often hide stuff in their freezer though so he might have thrown away a box full of cash, you never know if you don't check. ;)

Yeah !!!! So happy!

Yes absolutely! Watching this is such a reminder to live with less because all the stuff we accumulate is just junk and someone else problem when we’re gone. I’m sure the original owner of all this stuff was attached to all of this stuff and this kind of shows how illogical that impulse can be, even at less extreme levels.

We don’t know what this person or persons were going through, or were they came from example, war were they fled or were bombed and left with nothing. Then you get older and maybe embarrassed and can’t do what you once could. Thank you to lovely lady who kept these treasures for people to enjoy now.

Where

yup I thin he could find a vintage clothing buy who would take a bulk off of him for a decent price. Someone in NYC. The vintage shops there are amazing.

I don't know how much Alex paid for this, but I have a feeling he's gonna make it back, and then some! Oh, $10000 isn't bad at all, I get why he's so happy about this.

@@basstrammel1322 10,000

@@karenmilligan5597 the person that sold it to him at that price really was doing him a huge favor. The contents of that closet we saw is worth 10,000 by itself

@@CobCeo Not really? For vintage clothing, pattern designer name, size and CONDITION is everything. This means it would be good if he gets 1$ for some of these clothes. Add to this she was obviously a crafter with an interest in sewing so some of them will be her own work - nice but not worth much. To sell them he would need to clean them and prepare them. Add to all of this dumpster fee, moving fee, storing fee, cleaning as well as pure working hour he needs to put in to empty this house. This person was not selling him a favor but a very hard job, he in no way would get 10,000 from these clothes if she was not into designer clothes and have good taste.

I have sold vintage sewing patterns on ebay. I had one that sold for $410. The 1940's ones sell the best. Vogue designer ones make a lot of money also.

Email him. Or ask to come up and help. Maybe he’d do a grab box deal. Where he just fills a box and ships it for $200.

@@bonnevillebagger9147 or she could check out the online auction.

i wear true vintage and i'm dying cause i want to go through all of this ahahah

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Junk drunk! 😹😹😹

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Oh! To be young and " junk drunk" once again! 😜