American Pickers

[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

[SyrNy1960]

I enjoy seeing all of the items and hearing the backstory behind each one. I do miss Frank!

When it comes to the old collectibles like cans, furniture, clocks and radios, tools, etc., I don't see those collectibles maintaining their interest or values when us baby boomers leave the planet. I don't see generations behind us caring about those things, like we do. What do you guys think?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by SyrNy1960

I enjoy seeing all of the items and hearing the backstory behind each one. I do miss Frank!

When it comes to the old collectibles like cans, furniture, clocks and radios, tools, etc., I don't see those collectibles maintaining their interest or values when us baby boomers leave the planet. I don't see generations behind us caring about those things, like we do. What do you guys think?

Yep all that old junk is worth way less now than it was pre internet days and I see it continuing to fall in price. I have 2 friends with Antique(junk) shops. They pretty much need the older/non internet customers to stay open.

It is very similar to selling cards. When the shop buys the sellers believe their junk is worth way more than it is. When they sell they have to deal with the people saying I can buy it cheaper online.

I haven't watched the show in years. Frank used to visit the town I live in. In real life one of his best friends is my cousins cousin. Frank used to tag along when he come here to visit family.

[gonefishin]

I still watch the new episodes, and I also delete or fast forward through the "Best Of" stuff.

I dislike Mike's brother - the Jersey guy is ok but not of Frank's quality.

I am watching more of Antiques Roadshow as I feel it is well done.

If you haven't watched an episode of "Pawn Stars Do America" - you haven't missed anything.