Posted on 02/05/2015 9:49:29 AM PST by SandRat
BENSON — When the show American Pickers comes through Arizona in March, Cochise County’s communities could have a lot to offer the documentary series.
The county, with its colorful 1800s history of mining, ranching, military and Native Americans, is bound to be an ideal stopping place for this History Channel hit documentary series.
American Pickers showcases the exploits of expert pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz as they search for America’s most valuable antiques. The two are interested in everything from old motorcycles, classic cars and bicycles to one-of-a-kind vintage memorabilia. They urge folks to tell them about unique collections tucked away in basements, sheds, barns and attics that could be “worth the pick.” Collections of Benson’s long forgotten stuff could be just the gems this duo is seeking as they embark on a road trip across the country.
Those whose collections are selected for the show will appear on an upcoming episode of American Pickers, but folks need to let the produces know what they’ve got to offer.
Listed below is contact information along with examples of the kinds of items the show is looking for.
To get picked for hit series American Pickers when the show comes through Arizona in March, contact the show with the following information. Send an email to americanpickers@cineflix.com and leave a name, phone number, the city, state and a description of the items to be considered for the show. Include photos, if possible. For those who prefer to call, the number is 1-855-old-rust (1-855-653-7878).
About the show
American Pickers is produced by Cineflix Productions. The new episodes air Wednesday evenings at 9 Eastern Standard Time, or 7 p.m. in Arizona.
The show is NOT interested in the following items: farming/agriculture items, tools, glassware, appliances, tractors, crocks, stoves or country primitives.
The following list is an example of some items the show is looking for: motor scooters – Vespas, Lambretta and Cushman; old advertising signage; motorcycles; bicycles – pre-1960s era to turn of the century; old tin, wind-up and cast iron toys; pre-1950s vending machines old movie posters; old rodeo items; pre-1950s western/equestrian gear; classic motorcycle memorabilia; late 1970s and earlier military items; mobster memorabilia; vintage police officer collectibles and early Halloween items.
The short fat dude with the beard is a flat out chisler, I swear he’d scam his own grandma out of a quarter if he thought he could turn it into 50 cents.
It’s not a documentary series, its reality tv. Much of it is scripted and edited. Yes a lot of it is real, But it is entertainment tv.
Kind of like the show, but how sweet would it be to be able to have people come to you with their choice items to sell you so you can make a profit. How do I get one of those jobs?
Calling it a documentary series is like saying that michael moore makes documentaries instead of propaganda films. Pickers is just another scripted reality show and they screw it up like all the others with the drama of personal conflict. The funniest thing is when they chisel someone down and then at the end of the show boast how much they made off an item.
I watched the show for a while but got bored with it.
The best thing about the show was some of the people they met. The further off the interstates the better.
I think those boys romp in the back of that van any chance they get. Danielle is kinda cute even with the art work
I did enjoy the episode where they were looking for things for William Shatner.
One Washington state barn owner described Mike and Frank upon their arrival as “a couple of corncob flatlanders here to rob us blind” or some such. It was funny.
I was a picker/antique furniture restorer when I was younger. Just like Antique Stores, Pawnbrokers, Music Stores, etc., You only pay half of what you expect to sell it for. That used to bug me sometimes, but that is the way the business runs. I laugh when Rick says, “Well, I have to get it framed, and it’s going to take up a lot of wall space.”
They are both considered to be pricks around their home base, so they must spread out to find new suckers.
I could tell them where there is a bunch of old Dodge Brothers cars with all the logo’s intact. Of course they may get bombed along the way.
Seein’ the stuff they find is interesting but I got turned off by the little fat guy, I seldom watch anymore either unless I want to see if the chick that runs their shop has some new ink.
The short fat dude and his Bundle Scam ,LOL
I actually enjoy the Show. I think they are pretty honest with the people they buy from.
When pricing something, they let them know what Retail is on the item. They don’t buy at Retail. If they did, they wouldn’t be in Business.
Last night they found a BB Gun just like the one I had as a Kid. Rekindles a lot of memories. At my age, I need my memory jogged now and again. Of course, I wish I still had the stuff, just like when I watch Barrett-Jackson. LOL
Anyway, I will be on record as one of the few here that enjoys the show.
As my Father told me long ago, things are only worth what People are willing to pay for them.
Danielle is kinda cute even with the art work”
I can’t stand the piss yellow tats. Those are just nasty. Look kinda like that yellow bad guy on Sin City!
“his Bundle Scam”
Yeah. I won’t give you $200 for that but I will give you $125 for that and 3 other things........I wonder how many outtakes there are of people telling him to EFF OFF when he try’s to pull that crap.
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