Happy New Year

2011 was a great year for collecting vintage and antique treasures. I found some really cool stuff, met some great folks, made some folding money and learned a lot about the history behind the things I found. Some great things were made in America up until the late 70's. Quality materials, pride and true craftsmanship went into our countries products.People put their signature on every piece they made. The funny thing is the world knows it! I received request from people in several countries wanting my items...70's swag lamps are popular in Japan, Great Britain and Malaysia. Coleman products are very much in demand and Vintage toys are hot too! Some items I feel belong in USA. Military memorabilia needs to stay on good ol' American soil.


2012 is going to be even bigger. I plan to have a warehouse soon and possibly start a vintage store and promote monthly auctions. I need to focus more on selling my stuff but I have so much fun buying and finding amazing junk! I also plan to travel more around CA and meet more cool people and hear their stories about the old days.


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Hope we all have a great year.
Congratulations Tyler and Kate with their first child little Kingston!

My Grandson Kingston

I am truly blessed,
Junkman Joe

Merry (Vintage) Christmas

I have so many memories of Christmas past. Family, wonderful dinners, opening gifts and all the houses decorated for this wonderful season. I decided to start buying Christmas stuff at auctions and yard sales. Here's a few items I purchased and sold.

1960's Aluminum 6' christmas Tree
Paid: 20 bucks
SOLD 250.00

Blow-Mold Candle Lamp Post 42' 

Paid 3.50 at a yard sale
SOLD 35.00

Rare 60's "Father Christmas" Blow-Mold -
38" tall
Paid 3.00
SOLD: 54.00

40' Blow-mold Toy Soldiers

Paid: 5 bucks
SOLD: 32.50













Merry Christmas everyone!

Joe

Massey Ferguson Model 1100 Pedal Tractor




My first pedal tractor restoration

  Massey Ferguson Model 1100
 ERTL Made in USA
 Date: approximately 1977




This is the same tractor





My first pedal tractor restoration... Ain't it cute? Restoring these toy vehicles are a lot of fun but can be expensive. Here is a breakdown of my total cost -

 Pedal Tractor 100.00
Blast the parts 30.00
Decals 20.00
Front wheels 19.50
Paint using coded MF red and MF gray - 4 coats 48.00
Rear Hub Caps 8.50
Hardware & Supplies 10.00


Total Expense: 236.00
Value: 375.00 NFS

One Man's Junk IS Another Man's Treasure...

Not a "quote" I always agree with. Most times junk is simply junk. But this time, you be the judge!

JUNK - I bought this piece of junk because I felt sorry for it. Probably made in the 1940's and used as a hanging lamp for the front of a home or business. It was lying in a pile of scrap metal intended for recycle. So, I gave the guy 5 bucks for the lot.

I sand-blasted - powder coated - re-wired - added some old green glass and botta-bing the ol' lantern is good for another 70 years!

Paid: 5.00
Blast & Coat: 25.00
Wire & socket: 5.00
Value: 75.00
 FOR SALE

Squaw Valley Consignment Shoppe

SV Consignment Shoppe

Located: 30782 Kings Canyon Hwy Squaw Valley CA 93675

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am until 4 pm

I have so much old stuff that I don't know what to do with it. My daughter Andrea told me about this old rustic building in Squaw Valley that sells antiques and other vintage items. She mentioned, that the owner Randy is interested in renting me some space. I decided to give it a shot. So Kimi and I loaded up the truck and hauled my junk to Squaw Valley. Andrea met us there and after about 3 hours the goods were priced and merchandised. Check 'em out on Facebook.

 A little history on this bread crate - Visalia Baking Company was located in Visalia CA. on Court steet at the oval. The company sold in the 60's to San Joaquin baking Co (Rainbo bread) and closed the bakery. This is a bakery crate - used for delivering fresh bread to the local mom & pop markets. Estimate date: 1955. Amazing condition.
FOR SALE 275.00  SOLD 240.00

Some of the items I have displayed at SV Consignment Shoppe

Back to Basics....

Sometimes no agenda is best. I didn't read the hundred ads on Craigslist and map out the Saturday morning route for the best sales. Actually I slept in until 7:00 am and took my time getting out the door. started heading east looking for "Yard Sale" signs. I found some great sales and met some really nice folks.

Here are a few treasures I found and I even got some story's. -

1950's Coca Cola Ice Cooler - This measures around 11.5" x 11" and not very good condition but, a rare piece and worth a few bucks. the guy who sold it to me was dealing with some hardships and was needing to sell a lot of antiques and vintage items. I don't usually like collecting coke advertising but I felt like helping him out. He was asking 40 bucks but I just couldn't pop on it for that price!
Picked: 25.00
Value: 50.00
SOLD 70.00

1960's Wicker/Bamboo Tiki Chair - My first Yard Sale buy of the day...  Great condition
Picked: 10 bucks
Value: 100.00

1961 Tonka Firetruck - Complete with all the hoses, ladder and the fire hydrant.  This truck was purchased at a yard sale from the original owner.The guy has had this truck for 50 years and decides to sell it at a freakin' Yard Sale?

Picked: 20 bucks
Value: 195.00

1890's Steamer Trunk -  Awesome shape - Great find.

Picked 40.00
Value: 75.00
SOLD 65.00

1936 242A Coleman Lantern -  Great Find. Found it setting under a work bench still in the original box. From what I have since learned, this was the first year that Coleman came out with the 242A. Made it a bit valuable. Great Find!

picked: 4.00
Value: 50.00
SOLD 135.00

Early 50's Cities Service toy wrecker truck -  I little ruff but a great advertising piece.

Picked: 15 bucks
Value 50 Bucks
SOLD 65.00

My Coastal Roadtrip...

I had a great trip over to the central California coast. Quality time with Babydoll, a great day with my Kids, Grandkids, did a little bass fishing and found some time to do some pickin' & junkin'!

Bell Helmet - Vintage 1960's.  Still in great shape with the leather strap, I was excited to find this cool motorcycle helmet.

Picked: 5.00
Value: 50.00
SOLD 23.00 Shipped to Australia

Coca Cola Star X Bottle Opener - Probably dated between 1930's and 40's.  Great shape!

Picked: A Buck
Value; 15.00

1940's Fedora Men's Hat - Back in the day...This hat was originality purchased on 5th Ave. in New York, I found this hat in filthy condition. After some cleaning it looked new again. Great find!
Picked: 2.50
Value: 20.00
SOLD: 30.00

1980's Pair of Hanging Lamps-  I know what your thinking.. But, they're cool and a great collectors item. The cherubs are solid brass and the globes with the cut glass are amazing. After replacing the rusty chain and re-wiring both lights I just might use them in our funky front bathroom.

Paid; 20.00
Value: 85.00












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Olympic Log Master - Ram head Andirons.  Each of the andirons is solid cast iron and the ram's heads are in perfect condition.

The design of these andirons is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.

The andirons are each approximately 20 3/4 inches long and 8 1/4 inches tall to the top of the rams horn.  They are heavy 32 lbs each. I believe these are very rare and date back before the 1930's.

I stopped at a small yard sale and while talking to the homeowner i noticed these sitting in the garage and asked if she would sell them. After a lengthily conversation she sold 'em to me.

Paid: Private

Value: 850.00