Thrift Shopping Antiques & Vintage in 2 Countries! Who Wins?

Подписаться 63 тыс.

Просмотров 13 тыс.

50% 1

The heat is on! We're shopping two thrift stores in the same chain on different sides of the US-Canadian border, in search of cool things for our collections and bargains we can bring to our collectors. Where are the bargains best, and what's the difference between thrifting south and north of the border?
We start at the Burien, Washington Value Village, a place we've come to find valuable vintage for decades! The donation center, stock room and shelves are packed, with more good stuff rolling out as we shop. We meet a viewer who just picked up sterling in the silver plate section, so we're going to look hard through the shelves! A cheaply priced English creamer and a spatter glass vase make us go grab a cart right away, and we show the whole experience as we pile up a nice total at the register. But is it enough for Team USA to win?
It looks like it'll be a close contest when we enter the Value Village in Richmond, British Columbia, the Canadian challenger in this battle! A different mix of vintage and antiques awaits us, with English and even Cuban items (that we can't take back over the border) amidst the American, Canadian and pan-Asian vintage we find! A Viking Glass duck reminds us why we came, and we even find furniture! But is that enough to put Team Canada in the lead? You'll have to watch to the end to see who wins this international thrift shopping duel!
--------------------
☀️ Do you want more info about an item you own? I am a certified appraiser!
Whether you need a "verbal approximation of value" or a "formal written appraisal," I can do it all-in person or remotely.
Submit your information here: bit.ly/3kxiNUb
--------------------
☀️ Subscribe to my LIVE CHANNEL! bit.ly/3e6wi9B
☀️ Subscribe to my SHORTS CHANNEL! bit.ly/3fkbYoz
☀️ Check out my WEBSITE! bit.ly/3BfVNPt
--------------------
Are you interested in exclusive content and special perks that help support this channel?
☀️ Become a channel member: bit.ly/32dfTcz
☀️ Join my Patreon community: bit.ly/3xkh4Ix
--------------------
Follow me on social media, check out my eBay listings, and buy my book!
☀️ Facebook bit.ly/33TG9J9
☀️ Instagram bit.ly/2KOJcur
☀️ Twitter bit.ly/30BjrU9
☀️ TikTok bit.ly/3oTA4FQ
☀️ Rumble bit.ly/3QUcffH
☀️ Minds bit.ly/3aWsPcA
☀️ Odysee bit.ly/2ZUep69
☀️ My eBay listings: ebay.to/2mg7yDM
☀️ My book on Treasure Craft Pottery: bit.ly/3eAfaZM
--------------------
If you love what we do, consider donating to the channel!
☀️ Buy Me a Coffee: bit.ly/3r7KSUM
☀️ PayPal: bit.ly/3dLxmx3
☀️ Venmo: bit.ly/380DIHH
☀️ Cash App: bit.ly/3ANanNi
☀️ BTC: bc1qhcx6e3gp5kxv3rx696mhmsqfe0pv3chvpps0ku
☀️ ETH: 0xBbddAF1231944e7E6D0EA097Cb0609F1640537eF
--------------------
☀️ Send me stuff:
The Antique Nomad
PO Box 33
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
--------------------
Icons made by: www.flaticon.c...

Опубликовано:

10 сен 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 124

@lorrainebowden2683 Месяц назад

Hi George, This was a fun video. I loved seeing what is selling in Canada. Also, I just wanted to mention that Scott from The Old Curiosity Shop on RU-vid is a reseller who buys and sells lots of 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s coffee percolators and such. He cleans them and actually brews a cup of coffee in them to make sure they are properly working before he lists them for sale. He also picks up vintage cords, for older appliance’s to have extras on hand. In case one of your viewers may be trying to locate one. 💖💞💖

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Thank you! I’ve “joined him for coffee”, but never thought about him as an obvious source for parts

@cindyspear1082 Месяц назад

I had that candle making kit when I was a kid. I made the owl for my mother. She collected owls back in the day. The pigments were just paint to paint the candles. It didn’t adhere well to the wax. I used old crayons 🖍️ to color the wax.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Oh that's good to know!

@NailsJamieBeeReSeller Месяц назад

Woo hoo ,🇨🇦 ❤️ you George!

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Fun to get to see Canada again!

@laurieolk5643 Месяц назад

I am so glad to hear you mention Edith Heath Pottery. I recently found out that she grew up in the small rural western Iowa town I taught art in and taught her relatives who never mentioned or possibly knew about her. I have bought some of her pieces for their historical society.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Oh interesting! That's neat you could contribute that way

@susannehellstern8485 Месяц назад

I like this comparison between the two countries. Lots of fun and knowledge. Thank you George.

@joantrainor6584 Месяц назад

I have not done any shopping in Canada for a long time. This video is great to see. Thanks, George

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

It had been 5 years for me! I used to go a few times a year

@sharonchartier1592 Месяц назад

Yay Canada!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

More to come from Vancouver!

@Jane_Dow 23 дня назад

George I know how busy you are, but you need to write & picture, some more books. Your always so full of information & humor ! I try to keep up with your videos, but alot of times I'm having to go back an find all I've missed. Thank You George for fun videos, I truly enjoy them ) !

@TheAntiqueNomad 13 дней назад

Thanks! I'd like to write another book, or maybe do one on CD/Downloadable.

@ashleywitters2145 Месяц назад

Omg you’re at my value village in Burien!!! I’m so sad I missed you! I had that Bauer piece in my cart too the other day but decided against it cause I just didn’t trust what was under that rope that was glued to the handle! I feel like a celebrity was here! Haha!

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I just wasn't sure it'd clean up well

@AHavenOfWellness Месяц назад

The kids book oooohh that sweet title oh the gas we pass looking it up for my nephew

@AHavenOfWellness Месяц назад

Look at you I love this super cool idea!! Keeping it fresh!!

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Yay! Thank you!

@Jane_Dow 23 дня назад

Frame 10:38 Wow... That small table/stand, ( I'm sure its made for a Phone, back in the day ), looks like a Small Child's Podium. I can imagine you preparing your child for Debates in his/her High School years ! ( Oh, an I had that " Make your own Candle Set ", my Dad wouldn't let me use it & he's the one who got it for my Christmas gift ! lol )

@cecoya Месяц назад

Both of these Value Villages are great. A variety of wares that would have me looking for days at all the good stuff. How fun is this. Thanks for letting me tag along with you. Have a great day and safe travels

@cherylmellblom5471 Месяц назад

I was thrift shopping in Canada two years ago. The store was going out of business with 25-50% discount and that coupled with the money difference, I had fun….and I wish I had bought more!

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Yes it’s a real deal with the exchange rate now

@teresagarcia437 Месяц назад

Thank you for taking us along with you. I say draw too. 😀🇺🇸🇨🇦

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I thought so!

@dorisbern6539 Месяц назад

Wild George, oh my goodness. I've never been in a Valley village store. Those are really interesting. I really enjoyed this video. You really do travel a lot. So be safe in waiting for the new video, thanks.❤😊❤😊😊😊😊😊

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Many thanks!

@JanGrant Месяц назад

What a fun video Thanks so much George

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Thanks,it was fun to do!

@doriwilson6991 Месяц назад

I think you scored at both. I would love to travel and see all the vintage and thrift stores you showcase on your videos.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I'll keep taking you along!

@tanithmessenger3581 Месяц назад

Interesting to see the difference across the border. The other brass building was Buckingham Palace 🙂

@dtruetheeness Месяц назад

I like the little community Thrift shops.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I do too!

@dlittle7983 Месяц назад

That was fun to watch. ❣️

@mikedina100 Месяц назад

That was fun! Thanks George ✌️

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

You bet!

@beckyc.5743 Месяц назад

We had the Peter Rabbit bowl and plate for our kids who were born in 1984 and 1985.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Yep! My friend’s son had them growing up in that era too

@sarah-wl1py Месяц назад

So happy you came to Canada!

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Me too! More Canadian videos to come

@irenecoermann2439 Месяц назад

You should do a follow up video once the items have sold to see which ones did better.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Good idea!

@vintagenurse431 Месяц назад

Fun video, thanks for sharing. Team Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Our pleasure!

@kimballamram552 Месяц назад

In the figurines section, there was a gold Ho Tei figure which is very auspicious in Chinese Buddhism. Not surprising given the proximity to Vancouver.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I’ll go back and look for that

@charlenegirouard901 Месяц назад

Wow I wish we had a value village in my area great stuff prices good thanks George

@mitzicausey5675 Месяц назад

Enjoyed the contest.

@OriginalNethead Месяц назад

Who won? Value Village won, although the magazine rack/end table was a great find. They're called Savers where I live, but i call them $pender$ because of their prices and transportation costs. The last times I was through there was zero useful vintage for resale and barely OK prices for personal use stuff. After spending nearly as much on gas as on stuff, I haven't been back. Others I know elsewhere do better, but they live close enough to go almost daily and first thing in the morning.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I haven't had as much luck at the Savers branded ones either

@stephenholmes5362 Месяц назад

Value Village looks just like a Savers!

@gailcathey5642 Месяц назад

They are owned by the same people

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

You have that right! The Value Village name is just in the northwest

@funnygirlinstumptown Месяц назад

There used to be a couple of great Value Village stores in Portland one in NE and one over in SE on 82nd avenue, but there is only one left in the pdx metro area now in Tigard. I don't get over to that area too much anymore but I should make the trip. Great video George! Looks like you had good weather too. It's a bit smoky today. Safe travels!

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Tigard Value Village is a must stop for me! I’ve found a lot of good stuff at that one over the years

@erinnkemp Месяц назад

I ❤ the green teapot❤

@DavidJ.A. Месяц назад

You made it to Canada!

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Yes! Love it up there

@DavidJ.A. Месяц назад

@@TheAntiqueNomad I recommend Village Antiques mall in Fort Langley. I think you could make a good video there.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

@@DavidJ.A. just watch and wait…it’s coming soon!

@DavidJ.A. Месяц назад

@@TheAntiqueNomad TERRIFIC!

@DavidJ.A. Месяц назад

@@TheAntiqueNomad Excellent video, and I learned a lot, as usual. There is certainly a lot of Johnson Bros., Sadler, and "Made in India" up in the Vancouver area. I was interested to see you look at the blue glass piece - I have the very same one and also have been unable to identify it. You got a great deal on the small side table/cupboard - I have found that the Salvation Army here in Vancouver puts significantly higher prices on furniture. And, yes, I think Value Village does a lot of silver 925 jewellry. P.S. For Mid Century Modern the store in Vancouver is Refinds on Main Street. Bart there is terrific. But you may find it hard to find a bargain there - MCM is molten HOT in these parts!

@annaking9213 22 дня назад

Enjoyed

@user-qn4ig6yz5f Месяц назад

Thanks George, very interesting.🙂

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I had such a fun time! Glad you did too

@auntkelley9468 Месяц назад

I found way more vintage stuff at Value Village compared to Goodwill.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Me too

@user-xd2ky4it8m Месяц назад

Your my favorite 🎉❤

@kelleykelley549 Месяц назад

❤❤❤

@seaside2001 Месяц назад

You found Buckingham Palace and the British Parliament in brass. I haven't seen those before. I used to shop at the Richmond Store from time to time as my husband's brother lives there. Harder and harder to find good British goods, as the older folks are passing on, and the population is primarily Asian and Indian now and they want the bright shiny new things.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

That seems to be the case, yes

@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS Месяц назад

Good evening, George. Value village had some really good prices. I liked the Peter Rabbit child's plate. I spotted some Scooby Doo figures in one of the bags. That bag would've likely had to come with me. That was a steal on the 1930s piece, with the magazine rack on it, and it looked to be in fantastic condition. From the items I saw, I'd have to go with the Canadian store. That was a fun comparison!

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

You have a good eye, someone just asked me for Scooby Doo stuff and I just missed it! Canada won for me, but I’d have felt differently if I’d found the silver that my viewer did instead. I might have to keep the end table! I’m glad you enjoyed the comparison, I sure had fun doing it

@lenaraay Месяц назад

USA USA USA 🇺🇸 ♥️

@Gussy818 Месяц назад

What are great video our savers here in California or so overpriced and unfortunately expensive..

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I’ve heard

@pameladavis3946 Месяц назад

It been forever since I been to a v.v.byt use to love it

@applegal3058 Месяц назад

Team Canada! 🇨🇦 mostly because I'm Canadian lol

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I thought very highly of the Canadian store

@applegal3058 Месяц назад

@@TheAntiqueNomad me-too! I love watching you shop everywhere that I may never travel. Perhaps I'm antique shopping vicariously through your videos lol. Thanks ❤

@michelleokoth6064 Месяц назад

Luv the comparison video..i would have liked to have seen both hauls laid out side by side to see the differences.. it got confussing to keep track of what items you actually got.

@TheAntiqueNomad 27 дней назад

I would have but I’m doing the Canadian haul as part of another video

@phillymouse2033 Месяц назад

Enoch Wedgwood (1813-1879) was an English potter, founder in 1860 of the pottery firm Wedgwood & Co of Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. He was a distant cousin of the famous potter Josiah Wedgwood, of Josiah Wedgwood & Sons but their two businesses were separate concerns. Enoch Wedgwood became a partner in the firm of Podmore Walker & Co, originally founded in 1834 by Thomas Podmore (1791-1860) & Thomas Walker of Tunstall. Following the death of Thomas Podmore in 1860, Enoch Wedgwood inherited a share in the interests of the business left to him by Podmore. The firm carried in under the name of Wedgwood & Co. In later years Wedgwood & Co was renamed Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall) Ltd in 1965 and in 1980 it was taken over by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, who renamed it Unicorn Pottery.

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

Thank you for that thorough explanation, I’ve always confused the two

@barbararice1196 Месяц назад

This was fun!

@TheAntiqueNomad 27 дней назад

For me too!

@christinemalaka8636 19 дней назад

George, I enjoy the vids. Your knowledge is priceless. I just think you might reach a larger audience if u had clearer footage. I understand loving your ph and not wanting to change it, but the youtube audience you reach is quite important to you and u really should consider getting a ph w a much better camera.

@TheAntiqueNomad 17 дней назад

You’re not wrong, I’m trying to learn to use a gimbel

@christinemalaka8636 17 дней назад

@@TheAntiqueNomad Just watching one of your vids atm! More ppl should get to know your channel. Its great! Great info, great content, great entertainment. The poorer quality and clarity isn't as noticeable when u watch on a TV screen (maybe why u dont realize the significance?) but it's very noticeable on a ph. Lots of ppl watch yourube vids on phones. And its not my ph...a clear vid is clear (such as your buddy's, Laura Caldwell) and blurry or fuzzy ones are frustrating to watch. Best wishes w the gimbel and safe travels!

@malcolmharing3744 Месяц назад

George, you can't fairly compare either location because its a crap-shoot . A store inventory is based on what is donated. One store may receive a plethora of goodies while another receives genuine junk.😮 And then it can reverse . Im just playing devil's advocate lol

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I honestly feel the same! The main thing I noticed is that value village isn’t skimming off all the good stuff like some thrift stores do

@SisterShirley 26 дней назад

17:44 Butterfly Gold Not Crazy Daisy George, you are human afterall

@TheAntiqueNomad 13 дней назад

Oops! thank you, of course you're right

@chrisk7626 Месяц назад

Another grave video always enjoy it George. I have a question. Those little metal buildings aren't those for holding business cards or have I just seen people using them on their desks when I was a kid?

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

They’re paperweights so that makes sense

@patriciawand4768 Месяц назад

✨❤️🧡💛💚💙💜✨

@angelsvintagetreasures Месяц назад

I do love the Value Village in Burien. I've found good things there. Just a bit far from home for me.

@TheAntiqueNomad 27 дней назад

Same here!

@SHERRY0010 22 дня назад

Bunnykins? Really? I’ve been seeing quite a bit at the thrifts here in Calgary . Priced really reasonable too .

@TheAntiqueNomad 13 дней назад

I see them cheap a lot, but I also see the generation who grew up with them starting to buy at cheap prices to use with their kids

@fossilsue Месяц назад

value village in Canada has gotten too pricey. I prefer Salvation Army better. At least you know where your money is going.

@erinnkemp Месяц назад

Our Salvation Army closed. Great find and prices😢😢❤

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I plan to go to Salvation Army in Canada next time, but for us spending US dollars it seemed like good prices

@CarlClassenX Месяц назад

I find that VV has a much better turn over rate of items though.

@user-hv6tz8lx7m Месяц назад

Do we really know where the money is going? Don't kid yourself!

@mattaaronwalker88 Месяц назад

I have good lucknat value village in Canada yes the prices have gone up but. I can still find good deals jist not as common and i dont mind it so much. We have resellers here that Will leave with carts full and leave nothing they will clear shevels just to sell on marketplace to make a dollar or 2 more per item not really knowing anything about what there buying so now i see less of that and people think about purchasing more

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

That’s right! People jumped in a few years ago after watching two thrifting videos and deciding that was all they needed to know. Now they realize how “death piles” happen and that even if you can make a few bucks that maybe your time is worth more

@mattaaronwalker88 Месяц назад

@@TheAntiqueNomad yes exactly!

@beckyray9223 Месяц назад

Not enjoyable can’t see anything when you are running down the aisles

@TheAntiqueNomad Месяц назад

I’m sorry! I tend to go quickly until I see something vintage or antique. I think there’s a setting to slow it down though

@EditKabila 12 дней назад

kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter

@catharticreverie Месяц назад

Apparently you can remove the yellow coloring from plastics using hydrogen peroxide and more UV light. This guy uses 40 volume Hair Developer, which has hydrogen peroxide and a thick viscosity, to cover his old computer and remove the yellowing. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VU7vXMezW_I.html

@TheAntiqueNomad 13 дней назад

That's very interesting info! Thank you