I just spent $49.95 at Salvation Army, which was against my normal $ boundries, plus I had never seen anything priced over $20 there. But, I knew the piece was special, and I asked myself the same thing: "Would I spend $50 at antique store. I bought it, and more than doubled what I paid. So, sometimes the answer is yes.
My mom could not find her carnival glass vase for years. One time the toilet malfunctioned and I opened the tank to find my dad had used the vase to make the tank save water. I took it out and washed it. Good as new. Nothing happened to it. It was in there for years.
Sydenstricker Glass, It is pronounced sigh-den-str-ick-er. Sydenstricker is also Pearl S. Buck’s middle name (author of The Good Earth). In the mid 1960’s on Cape Cod, Bill Sydenstricker developed a new craft inspired by the extensive research he had conducted while at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on early Egyptian art. His efforts resulted in new and exciting glass designs produced by a method similar to the ancient art of enameling. Today Bill Sydenstricker’s apprentices continue to create new and innovative glass designs with the standards he instilled
Honestly, I'm getting tired of Goodwill's pricing. They get this stuff for free and the pricing is outrageous on most things. My Goodwill, for example, goes online and finds out what everything sells for on eBay, then prices it just under the ASKING prices. I know this because they often print out the listing they based the pricing on. It's ridiculous and I do not donate to Goodwill any more.
I source mostly auctions and estate sales now where the money goes to the family. Let them get something for the inherited items. If they want to send items that dont sell to a charity, that's fine too. At least the employees of the auctions treat me with respect and are friendly to me.
You do realize that goodwill is a charity. You have to look at the money you spend as a donation. I shop a charity store in my town. I noticed the prices were up more than before but what isn’t? The money I spend in their store pays the bills to run the charity.
I don't give to GW. Look up and see what their CEO makes. Also, see exactly what they do for people. I hate the way they are price gouging. If they think it has any value, forget it! BUT, they don't know everything, right? Lol
I also wonder how thrift stores come up with their prices. Today I went to St Vincent de Paul's just to look for something pink for decor/reselling. The manager saw I picked up 2 vintage items and quickly took me back to her office to show me things they were going to list on Ebay. Funny how she was finding similar but not the same items and pricing according to asking prices. She had no idea how to look up sold comps, so I showed her how, and also showed her Worthpoint. She was wondering why her merch wasn't selling. Items are only worth what buyers are willing to pay. Thanks for another great shopping adventure! Wheres those Tom Ford's????? .
Yep they're just shooting themselves in the foot. Resellers won't pay high prices, and people looking for lower priced thrift store deals won't pay high prices.
@@kirstenrissling879 I have a feeling they love watching resellers like Jocelyn. They think they can get those higher dollars. It is the same here in Canada. I heard the reason we can't find Glassy Baby is because they are catching them first and putting them on line . I feel they are being sooo very greedy. What kills me is they don't discount here in Canada. They just throw away things that sit too long. If the price was right , I.m sure someone could find a use for most items. OK I'm rambling off pet peaves now LOL
The bottle is famous as it was used in the sitcom 'I Dream of Genie' from the 1960s. There were actually 11 of them used on set, but the shape became household because of TV.
@@tracyhasty6506 It not a liquor bottle. It came in several different colors. It was changed when TV went from black and white to color. You can get a better look from it on RU-vid.
Yes, & $10 is an amazing buy! A "Genie" bottle (not liquor) is on my bucket list of things to find in the wild. I was watching one on eBay that was $175, but just couldn't justify spending that much!
The Jim Beam 'I Dream Of Jeanie' Crystal Bottle! And it has the stopper! $10 !?! I have that bottle, but no stopper. It's a dark smokey green. That used to be one of my favorite shows, along with Bewitched. With the stopper, it can fetch up to $75 easy.
I joined you and Dagny in the never ending quest for glassy babies. Picking up everything that vaguely resembled one…. Until yesterday!!!! I was working ( thrift store) and picked up what looked like the treasured glass…AND LO AND BEHOLD…GLASSY BABIES (3 at .98 cents each!!!) one for each of us 😊😁 YAY!!!!!
I belong to another group of Fine Glass Hunters... I saw a resent post that advised if you can't read a signature add baby powder to bring it out better to read ..... what a great idea!
I've sold several of those smoke-glass Beam I Dream of Genie bottles. There are some artists that hand-paint and sell them. People in Australia go crazy for them!
Omgosh! I’ve just begun thrifting and I find myself using Jocelyn-isms 😂 I caught myself saying things like, “It’s got a few chippies there. How sweet is that?! What a shame.” Also, it’s all so pretty, how do you resist picking up every piece just to take a closer look?!
I just watched one of your sold videos from 2 years ago. You were selling most on Etsy. Goodwill's prices have really gone way up for sure!! Have a great weekend and God bless!!
Everyone at our Goodwill in my town employees and managers included left the company in protest because Goodwill has raised their prices so high and people here are very unhappy. So they are very short staffed. Also they are upset about Goodwill selling stuff online. They need to change their name to Goodwill Antique Store.
WoW, I haven't been in a GW in over 4 or 5 years!! I miss the Wonderful one that was not far from our house in Rocky Mount, VA. A lot of lake folks would bring their stuff and some good deals on things not used was Great!!
You find the coolest stuff! I know you've been doing this type of work for a long time but it still amazes me that you can say who the maker of the item is and when you pick it up and look at the bottom it's what you said it was. 🤯 I know Fenton but pretty much nothing else. You found some awesome pieces!
About 2 months ago I visited the Paxtonia Goodwill for the first time and purchased the 'Riley' plate, not knowing that Jocelyn had seen it first! (See 2:30) I've just now (months later) watched this video where you considered this plate back in January. I'm tickled that I bought something that Crazy Lamp Lady at least considered, lol! I thought it was dated 1972 but now I think Joceyln was right - it was probably 2012... but it does look 70s :)
I'm in California & our Goodwill prices are off the charts. I say this because if someone truly is in need the prices are unaffordable! Many times ours will price things 1$-2$ under the price for a brand new item. So many times it's like why bother. The managers that work there pull all the nice items and price high & those go in the case up front. Finding something amazing for a great price just doesn't happen so I really enjoy watching Jocelyn & Dagney finding awesome finds like the Murano vase that was in a hat or whatever it was in. That was so Amazing!
I have been binge watching your videos! Discovered you by watching Kat’s videos and now have been falling in love with looking for antiques. I also have started watching Dagne! Thank you for all of the amazing content and information, I love the way you show everything, whether you purchase it or not. The explanations as to why you buy or don’t buy are so very helpful! Please keep doing what you are doing! ☺️
01:30 You're always saying you found the "brown" section, but there's never any brown gravy or brown Windsor soup, so how can it really be brown? 😆 02:21 Student pieeeeeece! (Defo '12). 04:39 That design is obvs. BOTH in the departments of "What were they THINKING???" and "BoooOOOOOooobies!" 09:11 Exactly my thought. I don't know how you do it; I'd just ::CIRCUIT OVERLOAD:: 10:20 Dang. I could go two directions on that: Mexican, or Greek. 16:48 No, certainly not. He's meant to sit upright, with his horns in the air. 22:20 Aha! Combination of Lionel NOS, new Lionel, and a few I can't ID at a distance. 22:46 She is an Astonished Pelicum, with her pouch gaping in her amazement.
Eppern yay....... just sayin ❤🥰 you gotta pronounce it in the French xxx thank you for getting me into glass....I found a Kosta Boda tealight for 50p.......
I loved the bag in the bin..even without a name on it.The little round box was really cute. And the little double vase with the enamel and the fish on it..super cute! The chintz pieces were stunning!😍Love the cute little Fenton bear❣️🥰
So freaken weird. I work at an antique store sometimes and today a woman was asking me about a Kosta Boda piece! Couldn’t believe that i randomly clicked your video and you found one as well! And our vendor actually had his piece priced at $80 too! 😂
Gosh, those pretty blue border plates would be neat with clay pots with the top border painted the same color and herbs planted per pot. They were really pretty!! 🙂
Hi Jocelyn, great video, enjoyed it very much!! I picked up that same little Lefton graduate kitty, I also loved something you didn't pick up that was next to the yellow fish vase, it was the blue-green jack in the pulpit vase--that was lovely!!!
I love Clarice Cliff’s designs, of course when I fell in love with her stuff years ago, I didn’t realize how expensive her designs are. So sadly, I’ll never be able to afford to own any of her art. 😔. ✌🏼❤️
I noticed the pink Fenton logo piece had not for sale. If you find any for sale they are highly collectable. Wished you had gotten the clear soap dish. I definitely would have is on it.
That bottle you thought was Empoli is actually a vintage Jim Beam decanter the one that was originally used as the Genie's bottle in I Dream of Jeannie. Was originally just painted gold when the show is in black-and-white and then later switch to a purple with the gems when the show went to color
I think the green jug behind the graduation kitten is rare (Mary Gregory), goes back to 1900. Decoration technic is unique. Thank you for sharing your finds with us.
Hi Jocelyn. So many lovely pieces. My favourite was the glass plate with the pansies and the Fenton bear. Although I like all the pieces you picked up today. Even some you didn't.
I just found you from my recommended on YT. You are amazing. I just love your finds. Thank you for all the info. I learn so much as I binge watch your videos!! :)
Don't forget St Patrick's day in March. You can use that in your titles for your green glass too. Great shopping trip. Inspires me to go sourcing more at antique stores
In Australia ‘Royal Winton’ and ‘Grimwald’s’ chintz are the most expensive and sort after, crazed or not. Also a mid to late 1990’s Chintz by ‘Christchurch England’ (a Woolworth’s Supermarket spending gift) is now very expensive. All the best.
Hello, in one of your shopping hauls. you purchased a beautiful Multi color African beaded necklace. Do you have it up for sale ? I checked your eBay store. Thank you
@@irenebcrouse - a "Genie" bottle is on my list of things to find in the wild! "I dream of Jeannie" was one of my favorite shows growing up & I've looked at some of the bottles on eBay, but refuse to pay $175!
Charity shops need to remember that although the money goes to charitable causes they were also intended for people needing a bit of charity too. I have had better deals from antique stores/markets. Charity stores need to go back to helping communities and send their more expensive items to a different department for resellers.
My last experience there, the woman at the checkout was very rude. I even sent Deena (one of my employees) there on my recommendation. She experienced the same rude woman at checkout. Unfortunately, I struggle to recommend places where, if my viewers follow in my footsteps, they will have a negative experience. The other staff was always incredibly friendly. I just don’t want to risk showing up on the wrong day again. 🤷🏼♀️
Oh no! Sorry to hear that, that is definitely a turn-off. I’m a PA girl too - fave spots of mine are Frazer Antiques, Pennsbury Chadds Ford Antique Mall, and Hidden Treasures Antique Mall. Lots of great spots in PA and I enjoy your videos!
I just love the Antique Stores you go to on your shopping. I thank you for teaching me the Impoli name, I realized I saw it and thought it was that name before you said it. I’m a proud pupil. That’s the only name I remembered.
