Anyone here into collectables?

michael59

Celestial
There is a little shop here in Edmonton run by the nicest and most honest family you could ever hope to deal with. The store is called Curiosity Inc. His name is Alex and he is auctioning off what he calls his monster collection. He purchased someones collection of movie memorabilia.

There is just way too much for me to list so I will just post this link he put on youtube today with all the information you will need to decide if you are interested or not.

 

August

Metanoia
There is a little shop here in Edmonton run by the nicest and most honest family you could ever hope to deal with. The store is called Curiosity Inc. His name is Alex and he is auctioning off what he calls his monster collection. He purchased someones collection of movie memorabilia.

There is just way too much for me to list so I will just post this link he put on youtube today with all the information you will need to decide if you are interested or not.



So cool thanks for posting this . :) ( Alex looks a bit like Brendan Frazer of The Mummy fame !)

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The shadow

The shadow knows!
Thanks to my oldest son I have tons of magic the gathering cards.
 

michael59

Celestial
Did anyone watch the video? I know it's a bit lengthy at 20 minutes, but he has stuff from, Vincent Price, to the Munsters. to Buffy the vampire slayer. to Alien, to Old and new Predator, to X files, Dracula, Frankenstein, a model of one of those hell hounds from ghostbusters, and lots more that I am sure I'm forgetting to mention. That's why I posted the video.

Did you see what he's driving? Alex is also into cars. He drives a jag, he has a rolls royce rag top. All older models. Along with several motor bikes.

He was in the news not too long ago because he bought the contents of a hoarders house for $10,000 and there turned out to be millions of dollars in fur coats, jewellery, and cash. Along with designer clothing and antique furniture.

Anyway, I'm not his salesperson, just thought you might like to have a look, so this is the last I will say about it unless anyone has any questions. Feel free to ask. :)
 

nivek

As Above So Below
I used to collect coins but that kind of went to the curb as I lost interest in doing that...I still collect some coins but not as a collectible item but because the coin is silver lol...I sometimes get a silver dime or quarter as change in a shop and immediately can hear the difference in metal when I dump the change on my pocket...

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michael59

Celestial
I used to collect coins but that kind of went to the curb as I lost interest in doing that...I still collect some coins but not as a collectible item but because the coin is silver lol...I sometimes get a silver dime or quarter as change in a shop and immediately can hear the difference in metal when I dump the change on my pocket...

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I had lots of that too. When I was 21, I worked at 7 Eleven for about a year and I got lots of old coins as well as paper money. It was all stolen from me, of course, but my neighbor. I do not spend change. I only spend paper money and as soon as I get home, I have a antique milk bottle that I keep for twoonies, loonies, and quarters. Different places for smaller stuff too. I usually go through it once a year and have close to $1000. Before I roll it all up and cash it in, I check the dates, anything pre 1967 Canadian is pure. That was all stolen too, but I am back to half a milk jug full of coins. :)

Alex found a silver bar hidden under hoarder lady's mattress as well as tons of coins. Of course that was a while back so I doubt he has anything from there left for sale. I do know he was auctioning off rare signed baseballs. I forget who the guys were cause I'm not into baseball. One of them he said was worth $8,000 to the right collector. The cool part is that nothing including the expensive stuff is set in price. I think anything you bid on at auction starts a $10-15. He just hopes they do well when they sell.
 
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pigfarmer

tall, thin, irritable
I'm unloading - figuratively speaking - old military surplus rifles and hand guns. I have web gear, holsters, accessories out my *** not to mention old telephones and test equipment, pbxs, yada yada yada. Let History reclaim it all.
 

michael59

Celestial
I'm unloading - figuratively speaking - old military surplus rifles and hand guns. I have web gear, holsters, accessories out my *** not to mention old telephones and test equipment, pbxs, yada yada yada. Let History reclaim it all.

You didn't watch the video because you would have said something about the fact that he drives the Ghostbusters ambulance. lol

You also would have heard him say that he buys & sells antiques and collectables. Make room for whatever you want next, Pigfarmer. He will talk to you about purchasing them and I know you won't get jacked around. You will get a fair price. That's just the kind of guy he is.

One time this homeless man came in and wanted to sell a mickey mouse cartoon cel that he found in the dumpster. Alex gave him some money for it. When later that day Alex researched what he should price the cel for, he realized it was worth much more than he thought. So, he sold the cel for a very good price and then spent the next week driving up and down the streets where the homeless people are usually hanging. When he (Alex) finally found the guy, he gave him half of the money he got from the sale.
 

pigfarmer

tall, thin, irritable
Did anyone watch the video?

Just cruised through it. Very cool, reminds me a bit of a Forrest Ackerman. You're right, he's channeling a young Brendon Fraser. Have to be careful dealing with ... dealers ... like that. they're much better at pricing and haggling than I ever will be
 

pigfarmer

tall, thin, irritable
I used to collect coins but that kind of went to the curb as I lost interest in doing that...I still collect some coins but not as a collectible item but because the coin is silver lol...I sometimes get a silver dime or quarter as change in a shop and immediately can hear the difference in metal when I dump the change on my pocket...

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My buddy was a huge coin collector. Had maybe 4 safes full of them. His cousin is a purveyor and took care of them. As he explained it a coin has to exceed its scrap value and he mentioned something about a $30-$40 dollar range. Of those hundreds and hundreds of pounds of stuff only a handful did. Wound up being in the six figure range.

For all that it turned out to be kind of a stagnant investment. Could've done better with that money invested elsewhere and without danger of a hernia. It's like that with guns too, not exactly going to fund your retirement with them and they are bulky.
 
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August

Metanoia
Did anyone watch the video? I know it's a bit lengthy at 20 minutes, but he has stuff from, Vincent Price, to the Munsters. to Buffy the vampire slayer. to Alien, to Old and new Predator, to X files, Dracula, Frankenstein, a model of one of those hell hounds from ghostbusters, and lots more that I am sure I'm forgetting to mention. That's why I posted the video.

Did you see what he's driving? Alex is also into cars. He drives a jag, he has a rolls royce rag top. All older models. Along with several motor bikes.

He was in the news not too long ago because he bought the contents of a hoarders house for $10,000 and there turned out to be millions of dollars in fur coats, jewellery, and cash. Along with designer clothing and antique furniture.

Anyway, I'm not his salesperson, just thought you might like to have a look, so this is the last I will say about it unless anyone has any questions. Feel free to ask. :)

I did that's how I noticed Alex looks like Brendan Frazer. Great clip and at 20 minutes thats well into my span time for vid watching. :)
 

michael59

Celestial
Just cruised through it. Very cool, reminds me a bit of a Forrest Ackerman. You're right, he's channeling a young Brendon Fraser. Have to be careful dealing with ... dealers ... like that. they're much better at pricing and haggling than I ever will be

Okay.

I happen to believe he is a honest businessman and a good person. Last week we had a big storm. He was showing his viewers the type of fruit trees he planted in the backyard of the store when he noticed that a very large tree limb had fallen on the port-o-potty he had out there for some workmen. He said if that had not been there it would have really caused some damage to the building. Then he proclaimed in a super hero kind of voice, "Saved by the Turdis!" :rolleyes: We, his subscribers have crowned him, King of the bad dad jokes.:happy8:

I don't think I am wrong about him, but it wouldn't be the first time I misjudged someone, right? :p

Listen, Pigfarmer, you have every right to be wary and I understand completely. I won't be the least upset if you pass this by. I just thought that people here and at a few other sites that I frequent would be interested in all these science fiction collectables because I know people really like this stuff.
 

JahaRa

Noble
I only collect stamps on purpose, but I have a house full and a garage full of stuff I need to go through and cull. Just don't have the time or energy at the same time. A lot of my clutter is stuff my daughter left when she moved out last year, stuff left from my mother that no one else wanted (some of it I saved on purpose), even crap my brother left after a yard sale that he didn't want. Also, 40 years of stuff I have accumulated, making and painting ceramics and pottery.
 

michael59

Celestial
I only collect stamps on purpose, but I have a house full and a garage full of stuff I need to go through and cull. Just don't have the time or energy at the same time. A lot of my clutter is stuff my daughter left when she moved out last year, stuff left from my mother that no one else wanted (some of it I saved on purpose), even crap my brother left after a yard sale that he didn't want. Also, 40 years of stuff I have accumulated, making and painting ceramics and pottery.

Yikes! That sounds like a lot of work for you some day soon. Actually, if you just pick a section and start there you can break it down in no time. I never understood why people think something should be all done in one go. Alex, is like that. He had 4 weeks to remove everything and clean that hoarded house and he did it all in 8 days. Not by himself, mind you. But seriously, it was so packed with stuff you could touch the ceiling in most rooms.
 

JahaRa

Noble
Yikes! That sounds like a lot of work for you some day soon. Actually, if you just pick a section and start there you can break it down in no time. I never understood why people think something should be all done in one go. Alex, is like that. He had 4 weeks to remove everything and clean that hoarded house and he did it all in 8 days. Not by himself, mind you. But seriously, it was so packed with stuff you could touch the ceiling in most rooms.
Yes, that is my plan. This winter I will be picking a corner of a room to start with. Over the last year I have had some old cupboards and a broken bunk bed hauled away. I got rid of all the empty boxes I was hoarding. I have 2 rooms, 2 closets and a garage to go through. I plan on retiring in about a year. Then I will have time to get really busy with it.
 

HAL9000

Honorable
Yes, that is my plan. This winter I will be picking a corner of a room to start with. Over the last year I have had some old cupboards and a broken bunk bed hauled away. I got rid of all the empty boxes I was hoarding. I have 2 rooms, 2 closets and a garage to go through. I plan on retiring in about a year. Then I will have time to get really busy with it.

Yes, that was my 'Big Plan'.

It will be interesting to follow your progress.:dry8:
 

pigfarmer

tall, thin, irritable
Okay.

I happen to believe he is a honest businessman and a good person. Last week we had a big storm. He was showing his viewers the type of fruit trees he planted in the backyard of the store when he noticed that a very large tree limb had fallen on the port-o-potty he had out there for some workmen. He said if that had not been there it would have really caused some damage to the building. Then he proclaimed in a super hero kind of voice, "Saved by the Turdis!" :rolleyes: We, his subscribers have crowned him, King of the bad dad jokes.:happy8:

I don't think I am wrong about him, but it wouldn't be the first time I misjudged someone, right? :p

Listen, Pigfarmer, you have every right to be wary and I understand completely. I won't be the least upset if you pass this by. I just thought that people here and at a few other sites that I frequent would be interested in all these science fiction collectables because I know people really like this stuff.

OK. I'll take a look, thanks.
 

pigfarmer

tall, thin, irritable
Ok, I finally watched it and yes I can see he's personable and has a cool gig going there. Some of the monster stuff, specifically the Frankenstein figures and lab looked almost familiar. The old caddy ambulance is very cool. Movie cars are a whole sideline. You find a few hundred grand in your sock drawer you can have a replica Batmobile:
Fiberglass Freaks | Batmobile® Replicas Personally, given the chance and a pile of $$ I'd whip up Mad Max's Interceptor - the Road Warrior version. Some weird Australian Ford model they never made here.

As far as my stuff goes, thank you for thinking of me @michael59 . Firearms and international borders don't mix. In fact even US state borders can be problematic. I have been putting quite a bit of research into the stuff I want to sell, looking at past sales and market availability and what venue to use. Shipping is the big p.i.t.a. Having something of value and being able to readily dispose of it are two different things.
 
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