Posted By:
JoannMark,
I've read that the AR does not want to put anyone on TV if they think the person already knows the value of the item. Things that are easily valued (like online wiht bb cards) or very knowledgable persons bringing in items (who would also presumably know the value) are almost automatically rejected for TV consideration.
I guess they are going for the "holy cow and are you kidding that old thing??" reactions that make better TV, as opposed to wanting to make it some kind of showcase for known high-value antiques.
Once in awhile I see people on the show that have maybe had a recent appraisal or at least seem to have some kind of idea of worth, so I wasn't sure if what I'd read was true. Your experience makes me believe that it is.
J