“American Pickers” on History Channel is a program
which explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ The high profile
show follows two of the most skilled pickers in the business ‘Mike Wolfe’ and
‘Frank Fritz’ as they embark on an epic road trip across the US. In August the show will feature sites in
Pennsylvania. Recently a director contacted the Cameron County Chamber of
Commerce office hoping to find some residents willing to be “picked”.
The show offers a fascinating insight into what it’s
like to be the men on the ground who are on the frontlines of the antique industry.
The show follows the pickers in their truck as they go on a mission in search
of America’s most fascinating and valuable antiques - treasures that have been
long forgotten in junkyards and barns across the country. The team tracks down
unique and interesting items from motorcycles, classic cars and bicycles to
one-of-a-kind vintage memorabilia.
The series follows the highs and lows of the trade
as our team gets their hands dirty in the search of weird and wonderful hidden treasures.
The show examines how determination and amazing instincts drive the pickers to
salvage the good junk from the bad junk. On the adventure our team meets
fascinating characters along the way each with a story to tell about the
history of their collection and their own lives. Mike and Frank bring the past
to life and recycle America as they go. On the way, we explore how our pickers
strike the ultimate deal and discover just what it takes to renovate and
re-sell a newly found antique in a competitive market.
According to the producer, they will not visit
auctions, flea markets, antique malls or museums. Items they are NOT looking for include fine
furniture, agricultural or farming items, Depression glass, appliances or
pottery. If you are interested in
hosting the American Pickers send pictures of items to smensah@cineflix.com.
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