Words we love to read in ebay listings:
“My in-laws own of those neat old hardware stores, and this was recently discovered in their warehouse where it’s been stored for decades.”
Yes, ebay seller nomoredrama4me continues to uncover and list for sale lots of NEW OLD STOCK items. A cover for an American Brand faucet! Rare tile-in sinks in several colors. Pendant lighting. AND MORE.
Indeed, I followed up with the seller, and she said:
Thank you! I have literally an entire warehouse of new old stock items. It’s all very fun to look through. 100’s of sinks and 100’s of light fixtures. My father-in-law used to buy out old hardware stores in the 60’s and put everything he bought in a warehouse thinking he would go through it all someday and never did. He has given me free reign in selling it off. If there is anything in particular your followers like let me know and I will get it listed so you can have pics.
To get ’em:
- Lots of NOS from an old hardware store
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Precautionary Pam reminds:
When buying vintage — including New Old Stock — with the intention of installing it, be sure to research whether the item is up to current building code and safety standards. For example: Vintage lighting, even if new old stock, should have its wiring checked — and there may be other issues — get with a pro. Vintage plumbing pipes may not be up to current standards for, for example, lead. Painted or glazed finishes also may contain lead, etc. Get with your own properly licensed professionals to help you assess what you have so that you can make informed decisions. See our Be Safe/Renovate Safe page for more info.
Above: Some more stuff being prepped for listing the week of 2/22. Oh My.
Rachel says
The link takes me to eBay and it says invalid?
pam kueber says
I don’t know why that is happening. Is anyone else getting the issue?
pam kueber says
Seems to be an Apple incompatibility issues — Try this new link — when you get there, look for the Search box that says “SEARCH WITHIN STORE” and type in New Old Stock: Mac and Iphone and IPad users try this link instead
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Stephanie says
I will be adding many more light fixtures, including copper ones, this week. Will look for your sink parts as well.
You all are great. So glad our paths have crossed
Jil Sonia Interiors says
OOOOOHHHHHH I’m loving those turquoise pendants!
pam kueber says
I know, aren’t they wonderful!
Jacqui T. says
How awesome! Looking for faucet, knobs, and other parts for Crane Kitchen Pride sink. Also looking for any copper light fixtures. Thanks!
Stephanie says
I have copper fixtures I will be listing in the next day or so.
Thanks
Stephanie says
Hi folks, this is nomoredrama4me. I want to thank Pam for featuring my listings. The comments posted here made my day! I am happy to look around the warehouse for specific items for you. What a great blog this is.
rue says
I wish someone like this would pop up with 1930s stuff. I fear I’ll be looking for a terra-cotta (not sure the exact color name) bathroom sink to top off the stand that I found in my backyard, forever… sigh.
It’s really great for her father-in-law to let her sell this stuff off and sell it though. I know mid-century home owners must be thrilled 🙂
rue
toni says
Me, too! This stuff is just a little too new for me. I’ll spend more time than I should looking at it, though!
Vanessa says
Oh my gosh! What a lovely glimpse into the past! Thanks for posting!
Mary Elizabeth says
Just bought a retro can/beer bottle opener and some refrigerator magnets from “No More Drama,” a lovely name! I remember the days when you could buy everything for your house at the hardware store, from pot holders to the kitchen sink! Will have DH check on the electrical parts being offered. Thanks for featuring this sale. I wish the seller much fun and profit from emptying her warehouse.
ineffablespace says
I bought one of the Lightolier fixtures for my house, which was built in 1965, the same date as the fixture. Thanks for the story, because I have seen this fixture in vintage pictures, but haven’t been able to find one.
pam kueber says
🙂
Mary Elizabeth says
What a lovely find! That soap dish would have been perfect for my bathroom. I will definitely check out this eBay seller! Happy Birthday, Pam.