My wife hired “Caring Transitions” for her parents’ junk. They help you go through it, appraised and sold the antiques (the shocker: a teddy bear went for $3000 that we would have just thrown away), boxed the memorabilia (photos, letters), and hauled away the rest for recycling and landfill. They take a cut of the money, but so worth it. We ended up with a few thousand in cash, and an empty house ready to sell.
Clovia reminds me of my late grandfather. He was an “you aren’t using it; get rid of it” kind of guy. At least he was that kind of guy when it came to my stuff (like my first toy train which he gave away). When it came to his stuff, well it would get repurposed or stored or just kept on the grounds that it might come in handy. Over the years I would have had use for some of the stuff that he got rid of for me.
DaJellyBelly over 9 years ago
I hope they are taking the metals to a junkyard for recycling!
hsawlrae over 9 years ago
I just wonder if she might have shoes she would be willing to toss.
battle of plattsburgh over 9 years ago
Usually she’s the smart one; not this time.
loner34 over 9 years ago
Antique car parts, sell them.
TLH1310 Premium Member over 9 years ago
Doesn’t Clovia know you need something the day AFTER you toss it?
Also since Slim said the stuff goes back to when Walt ran the shop, get the stuff checked with an antique dealer before tossing it.
ColonelClaus over 9 years ago
Slim, I know your pain… I think I married Clovia’s sister
phil over 9 years ago
Call American Pickers — Mike and Frank love that stuff!
stuart over 9 years ago
My wife hired “Caring Transitions” for her parents’ junk. They help you go through it, appraised and sold the antiques (the shocker: a teddy bear went for $3000 that we would have just thrown away), boxed the memorabilia (photos, letters), and hauled away the rest for recycling and landfill. They take a cut of the money, but so worth it. We ended up with a few thousand in cash, and an empty house ready to sell.
bmckee over 9 years ago
Clovia reminds me of my late grandfather. He was an “you aren’t using it; get rid of it” kind of guy. At least he was that kind of guy when it came to my stuff (like my first toy train which he gave away). When it came to his stuff, well it would get repurposed or stored or just kept on the grounds that it might come in handy. Over the years I would have had use for some of the stuff that he got rid of for me.