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Patreon Dispatches from the Curiosity Shop 68: February Auction Oddities
Hello, Patrons! Welcome to February Auction Oddities!!
Today, we’ll fall in love with a presumably-departed couple with couches that were definitely covered with plastic until moments before the photos were taken, then we’ll get mad at the absolutely horrifying misuse of an oddities url (and then take a look at the real deal)!
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Here are links to the sources and resources we used while researching this episode.
Links to research materials:
Haley:
- A MOMENT IN TIME – Elmhurst – Huge 3 level home and garage filled! https://estatesales.org/estate-sales/il/elmhurst/60126/a-moment-in-time-elmhurst-2275595/gallery
Natali:
- False Advertising: https://auctionhouseofoddities.com/
- Auction? No. Weird ass stuff for sale? You betchya!
- Also, a valiant attempt at remaining respectful & educating.
- “The lamp is unisex and perfect for all adults”
- Undertaker’s License & matching Hearse registration card (cleary acquired Mr. Yeatman’s estate)
- ( That vintage mortuary cosmetic set would make an excellent Valentine’s Gift: ) https://thepeculiarao.com/shop/ols/products
- False Advertising: https://auctionhouseofoddities.com/
- Stunning, though peppered with problematic: https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/867-natural-history-taxidermy?l2_categories=744
- Nothing to see this time!