Hoarders: Jo's Collectibles Hoard Is Worth LOTS of Money | A&E

This hoard of collectibles is worth way more money than they could have guessed, in this clip from Season 3, Episode 6.

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Professionals try to help people who compulsively hoard possessions.

[sherkylady]

You automatically know it’s a newer episode because of the opening “ .. there are..19 million people” vs the old episodes that say “… 3 million”. Jo isn’t going to change. Telling her that she has valuable collectibles only reinforces the fact she made some “great choices”. It’s a motivation to keep those items because they are valuable.

[rainysunflower]

I'll admit, it was a nice change to see a LIVING animal hidden under a hoard for once.

[rezmedic]

Not defending her but this house is “neater” than alot of others i’ve seen on the show. There seems to be at least some organization to parts of it

[rosetam]

Me: my house is organized.
Me after watching every episode of this show: I need to declutter and organize some more.

[marih]

I used to be a "collector". Formulating a solid vision first helped a lot. I decided to take up a hobby, (knitting baby blankets), none of which I keep. Yarns come in and then go out. I'm a shopoholic, but now I've been in control for 3 wonderful years!

[annieo]

I am a long way off being a hoarder...but I understand the attachment to things that make you 'happy'. I'm a bit of a collector...and have often found myself inexplicably attached to some things.

We recently downsized to a home less than half the size of what we were in...which meant getting rid of a LOT of stuff. We had a 'live' estate sale, and during the process of deciding what we could keep and what could go, it became easier and easier to let things go. For smaller 'collectables', I kept the very best, and took pictures of the things I found hard to part with and made a book...which I love to flip through while have my morning coffee.
One of the greatest motivators for me, was the thought of leaving the burden to my children to sort out when I'm gone.

I realize there are more extreme cases and my heart goes out to them.
Good luck Jo.

[atxroque]

I feel bad for the husband, as he said I feel robbed of my retirement…

[josephinehogg]

so terribly sad that Jo can't see that selling off those dust collectors would give her and Ed some money to travel and do things together. These are supposed to be the Best years of their lives together! 😟🙁☹

[karenwentz]

I have the same problem. I have learned to E Bay, Etsy, Posh mark, etc. I have regained our upstairs and still hunt for upgrading my own stash. It did take a teenager with computer knowledge and a lot of time & patience to tutor my 70 year old self. This has become a new "hobby" and a source of income. I still collect yet it gets shipped out really fast. Now for the downstairs...FULL of my husbands vintage stereo equipment. Plus the 3 acres of cars and metal. Now, I am not spending enough time with him. Go figure. Meanwhile I am cleaning, painting & putting out my favorite things for display. Still have cupboards full of collections that will be posted for sale. Wish me luck.

[heatherwarner]

I came close to being considered a hoarder in my twenties because of depression and agoraphobia. This show keeps me going and getting rid of stuff. I'm glad I told my girls I plan on selling everything down to brass tacks when I retire and moving into an RV. They each get an antique trunk with memorabilia and antiques I want them to have and they get it then. I don't want them to have to deal with it. If there is anything left they are to sell it all and take a vacation somewhere together just the two of them. I have gotten in a better mental relationship with junk, including antiques and memories because of this show and I know longer put strong mental attachment on things.

[karenglenn]

What a patient husband. I could never live in that clutter, I would go mad. How he has put up, with this for so long amazes me.

[CodeGrayHere]

I feel bad for Ed, that all his bonuses went to antiques. I doubt that as a young man that was his heart's desire.

[swbottles]

I've watched about 40 episodes of this show and I always wondered why they don't just bring in an auction company to sell most of the stuff. I'm glad to see it finally happen.

[gpeace]

Yes, spending time in his workshop away from the clutter!

[mnmdisney]

The music to the possum chasing was straight up joy for me!!😂

[CMC]

“Get that possum! That’s dinner tonight”😂😂😂😂

[gingerhammond]

No matter how much of her home gets cleaned out, it will go right back to being hoarded unless Jo really and truly wants to change...and she does not appear to want to...

[SummaGirl]

Ed needs to leave her with what she truly loves and build a life for himself with the little time he has left. My father is a hoarder and I know without any doubt that he loves his stuff (and the stuff he stole from me) more than any person. Jo is not going to change and Ed deserves a peaceful life in an environment where he is valued more than crystal and doorstops.

[tristinkirby]

For those that are not aware but maybe curious in Japan this is a humongous issue. They go a step further and they often find dead humans on a regular basis inside the houses.
The term in Japan is "gomi-yashiki" which translates to garbage house.

[verolly]

When the possum came out and the music 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣