American Pickers

[ooo-ribay]

I’m still watching but it’s getting harder and harder. Robbie is an arrogant a**hole with a voice that grates on my nerves; Danielle is annoying as hell and Jersey John (the least of three evils) needs to wash his hair. I think the sun is setting on this show.

The dynamic between Mike and Frank (real or staged) was gold.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I’m still watching but it’s getting harder and harder. Robbie is an arrogant a**hole with a voice that grates on my nerves; Danielle is annoying as hell and Jersey John (the least of three evils) needs to wash his hair. I think the sun is setting on this show.

The dynamic between Mike and Frank (real or staged) was gold.

I'm a what?


But seriously, these two: Pickers and Pawn, have lost all interest to me.

UK versions of most anything is less interesting to me.


oh...and that catchphrase and how a southerner would say it:

'PRESHATE YA!'

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[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

I'm a what?


But seriously, these two: Pickers and Pawn, have lost all interest to me.

UK versions of most anything is less interesting to me.


oh...and that catchphrase and how a southerner would say it:

'PRESHATE YA!'

.

Plus 1 agreed. They both were good on the start and then over time got to stale for me.
Now it seems to structured and scripted for both

[gonefishin]

It's evident by the comments that a key to success of the show was both Frank and Mike. Although Mike may think he is the 'Big' star and losing Frank was no big deal, he would be wrong. People really enjoyed watching Frank and he always came off as more sincere than Mike - always. He of course has been replaced by Mikes bother and Jersey. Jersey is tolerable but the brother has got to move on down the road. Mike has made his millions and should move on also. The sun is setting in the west for the show.

Yes for sure Pawn Stars is pre-screened, because they contacted me to see if I was interested in presenting a couple of items that I had for sell on ebay. I went through the interview process, etc., but that was as far as it went. I was to be contacted by scheduling but that never happened. I'm sure all the other comparable reality shows are the same - they would have to be.

Regardless, good luck to Frank - he was a joy to watch.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

It's evident by the comments that a key to success of the show was both Frank and Mike. Although Mike may think he is the 'Big' star and losing Frank was no big deal, he would be wrong. People really enjoyed watching Frank and he always came off as more sincere than Mike - always. He of course has been replaced by Mikes bother and Jersey. Jersey is tolerable but the brother has got to move on down the road. Mike has made his millions and should move on also. The sun is setting in the west for the show.

Yes for sure Pawn Stars is pre-screened, because they contacted me to see if I was interested in presenting a couple of items that I had for sell on ebay. I went through the interview process, etc., but that was as far as it went. I was to be contacted by scheduling but that never happened. I'm sure all the other comparable reality shows are the same - they would have to be.

Regardless, good luck to Frank - he was a joy to watch.

Well said

[ullmandds]

I kinda miss Frank...a little? I like the brotherly back and forth with mike and his bro...whatever his name is!!!!! Jersey is ok. I watch it because I love collecting stuff! It's fun to see stuff and learn about stuff sometimes. Actually I'd rather watch this...the roadshow...pawn stars...unusual inheritances...than 90% of the slop on tv.

It's all fake...are we on the truman show?

[3-2-count]

I may be in the minority, but I couldn’t stand Frank and I am glad that he’s not on the show anymore.

I much prefer Mike and he seems like a genuine guy, but his brother Robbie is tough to watch.

I can live with Jersey John….

[steve B]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

Yes for sure Pawn Stars is pre-screened, because they contacted me to see if I was interested in presenting a couple of items that I had for sell on ebay. I went through the interview process, etc., but that was as far as it went. I was to be contacted by scheduling but that never happened. I'm sure all the other comparable reality shows are the same - they would have to be.

American pickers is for sure. On eof the bike guys I know online was scouted for it. His shop had something like a couple thousand old bikes in the basement.

He was rejected because they thought it was "too orderly". He did offer to mess it up a bit, but still no.

[isiahfan]

TLDR all of the postings...I used to watch AP quite a bit...like(d) Frank...but the Thing that kees me away now are all of the Flashback/Best Of/Themed shows...I want new stuff. Both AP and PS are staged...they pre-pick many of the places...pre-negotiate prices...have their experts on-call...have filming days...etc. I have worked with both in an odd capacity and can vouch for this. That being aid they are still enjoyable to a point...just wish AP would prodice some newer content.

[sthoemke]

I think the show is great, but too much focus on gas/oil/car related items.

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

But seriously, these two: Pickers and Pawn, have lost all interest to me.

I still enjoy seeing all the stuff on the both shows, even if it is all a set-up.

[mrreality68]

I also sad to admit but enjoy those shows also.

Even the annoying characters were specifically picked to cause/create the tension and drama in the show to drive interest and ratings.

[irv]

Finally caught a show back some time ago now where the boys actually discovered some old baseball cards and aired them.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/ChU7i1Iltsb/

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

I also sad to admit but enjoy those shows also.

Even the annoying characters were specifically picked to cause/create the tension and drama in the show to drive interest and ratings.

You are far from the only one.

Most of those picker, auction, storage locker, and other similar shows are on demand on several of the free internet channels. You can watch pretty much every one ever made in order. I have been known to binge watch these beyond silly shows on occasion.

My favorite part is how you can see the exact same "special item" item on 5 or 6 of these different shows over several seasons.

[gonefishin]

Funny short story - I ran across Rena and Casey Nezhoda at a card show a couple of weeks ago. He was behind a glass case filled with $100 bills and doing nothing but buying cards. I chatted with him awhile and asked if he was a collector, he said no but would buy anything he could make a dollar on. He was doing great I guess because people were lined up selling him cards! Crazy.

[ooo-ribay]

Still watching, but if it’s a “best of” compilation, I’m fast forwarding through everything except original Mike and Frank.

Robbie - annoying
Danielle - annoying
Jersey Jon - annoying
new Mike - annoying