We were featured on an episode of American Pickers several years ago, and I have to completely disagree with Nicki Swift. Our episode was not staged or rehersed, and was shot completely live in a single afternoon. There may have been one single retake of a tiny scene when my wife stumbled on an answer, but that was the only time that any correction occurred. We found both Mke & Frank to be professional and very easy to work with. They were genuinely interested in our collection of stuff, even though we were not anxious to sell much, and they made very fair and reasonable offers on everything that they were interested in. They NEVER "low-balled" us or insulted us with ridiculous offers and when we did agree to sell anything, they paid immediately and were extremely professional. We had a wonderful time with both of them, both on camera and off, and Mike was even kind enough to share some other leads with us on things that we were interested in. They have since called us several times for on-air opinions or evaluations of items in our field and we have always had a great relationship with them. We have never seen them attempt to take advantage of anyone, young or old, and we have a great deal of respect for both of them.
@Charles , name the episode then if it's true. I've heard shady things about these 2 for years which is why I've always been sceptical of the pair of them. Or is this an old attempt to gain the likes on a CZcams comment section for shits and giggles?
I don't think there's anything that shady about these guys. Love the programme and even watch some of the repeats. As long as they keep filming, I will keep watching.
yep completely fake from beginning to end--the show puts the stuff in those rooms and then the "stars" go back to get info on it from the dealers who lent it to the show in the first place, LOL--unwatchable. Frank and Mike are real people with a love of old stuff and I appreciate that.
I worked on an Extreme Home Makeover several years ago. Yeah we built a home in one week which was something to see but the jobsite was staged several weeks beforehand. The opening scene with the workers charging onto the jobsite took several takes and most of one morning. The "stars" would approach us while we worked and the film crew would momentarily have us stop so that the stars could be filmed as if doing our work. Even Ty had his own personal carpenter that did his special projects. Its all movie magic, fake but still fun. One highlight was meeting Randy Travis at the house and realizing he is only like 5ft tall lol.
Reality Shows ? Anything but...Scripted more than a Hollywood blockbuster...Them two goons who always found at least one gun in the lock ups,yet other lock up buyers never find a gun.Ever. Still,I live in hope of their glamourpus assistant getting hert baps out by mistake (like other 'reality' shows)
Great show. Quad Cities personalities, and they represent very well. Keep up the great work Frank, and Mike! American Pickers is a true American dream, a well ran business, and very entertianing.
As far as network "reality" TV goes, this is as real as you're going to get. Of course there is a staff that follow in another vehicle....who do you think films the van from behind during the episodes? If you really want to see bogus...watch Storage Wars.
🇬🇧 I’m from the Uk & my family love American pickers, it’s no surprise the production team do a lot of the work, it’s a tv show & a team effort. Great show & long may it continue!
Well you know it is TV they can't have all the boring stuff in there from the time they pull up to the time they leave it has to be attitude somewhat but yeah it's it's a pretty decent show
I wish The History Channel would have actual historical programming like they once did. More traditional world and American history shows seem only appropriate on what is suppose to be a channel called history. American Pickers and Pawn Stars, for example, are only a small slice of our past, yet these programs dominate the air waves. History enthusiasts like either factual historical presentations or historical fiction like The Vikings. The Roman Empire, native Americans, Egypt, the Middle Ages, Civil War, and other real historical events and people should be the focus of this channel.
Reality shows are inexpensive and ratings are through the roof. Once the ratings die off you'll see both of the shows you mentioned sent out to pasture.
It's entertainment. I watch it, I'm entertained, then I move on with my life. Who cares what's real or staged? I enjoy the history of the items they're picking and I enjoy the scenes with lovely Dani
I live in nc, 3 or 4 years ago I was driving and looked over and that van and the tall dude were in it driving, they ended up going to a local co-op I frequent and got to meet him, he said they were scoping out the local old timer farms for stuff , he was very nice and said he dated a girl in this town years back and hadn't been back in a while. Crazy
AGREED. (My response was) This production, of non original content I might add, shows the posting party to be incredibly naive and/or just plain low. Everybody screws up. Everybody. And there's nothing here. Did you think they were perfect, angelic beings? -This is a TV show. Did you think they just load up 4-7 items in the van and magically the van just empties for the next show in the next state? The show plainly shows they have areas scouted out prior to arrival. -And you're faulting them for having fans? As in, fans are not part of the show. It's not a game show you try-hard, no talent Brit. Without TV revenue, it's a severe waste of their time if they don't have a larger system. Employees coming in behind them for lesser picks, even making offers on lots. You're a piece of shit lower than the entirety of what you just presented.
I really love the show, but I never believed they were ever "free styling." I can't imagine anyone could make money driving around the country side hoping to stumble on a barn full of antiques. But, Pickers is good fun, with two very personable guys and interesting stuff.
TXMEDRGR you can freestyle anywhere with various degrees of sucsess.some states are better than others.plus you have to have the balls to go ask the people if you do see something.but i know for a fact they get turned down a lot
I feel like the producer of this had his reality shattered by the fact that this high production show has a big production crew and not all shots are natural
Shady? Come on. Shady is labeling a video as "shady" to get views. No reality tv is is 100% reality and no one is perfect. You said shady things about the cast but really only talked about Frank as being shady in the one dealing. Xanax and a beer is not shady it is stupid. And of course someone scouts locations because who would want to watch two grown men knocking doors for an entire episode?
I get real tired of the stretch Armstrong dolls and old hand puppets on pawnstars.it is not nearly the quality and quantity of pickers.The premise and thinking that went into this show is great...I know its fake,tjere is no way anyone can troll thecountryside to get inventory....making money on antiques is virtually impossible WITHOUT THE EXPENSE OF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.But the premise is ingenious
Obviously filming is a lot more involved than just following them around with a camera, and I've often wondered where they slept and bathed when on the road, so there would have to be extra vehicles involved. however, this is an entertainment show and the end result is a wonderful adventure into the past. When I watch it I feel almost as if I am out on the road with them discovering all the antique gems and rummaging through all the rubbish to find the good stuff. As far as the FEW bits of dirt that have been dug up about Frank, bless him, I think that they are pretty regular guys, and let's face it, who doesn't have a few skeletons in their closet? I absolutely love this show and I could watch it all day long. SWEET PICKING you two.
Everyone has a few skeletons in their closet, not nearly as scandalous of some of the people in Hollywood for sure, sounds to me like Fritz might’ve had a substance-abuse problem, or simply just made a mistake taking a Xanax after drinking a beer. Of course there’s more behind the scenes at the show, but what they’re trying to re create is the way things were before the show came on air. I never for a minute I thought it was just them two in a van, of course the camera crew and other people are going to be riding behind them in some other vehicles.
I went to their store in Tennessee and they wanted ungodly prices for stuff i see everyday laying around at flea malls. Im talking like $300 for a pair of old farmers gloves
Only $300, a total bargain, you are obviously not a farmers gloves expert. You want a real rip off? Buy some cupcakes from those property flippers who just gouge their fans, $5 for a 50 cent cake
I'll tell you what I think Frankie can change your mind let set us up a day and we'll her Frankie come over and pick you up the day after he gets his prescriptions filled and then now y'all go to the liquor store and then take the highway home
The nice thing about AP is its easy & clean you don't need to think or follow a plot.. its 'relaxing' television... Nobody is expecting Mike and Frank to be perfect role models.. I think most people get pretty high prices for their stuff..
This video just describe every show you see on TV today. American Pickers don't do anything different than any other similar show. The people who made this video are portraying them as bad people. I have met both of them and Danielle and they are very sincere and honest people.
I mostly see them as helping people unload their crap. And the old people are knowing their time is near. Believe me when their long lost family comes and finds all their crap. First thing is cleaning the crap out of the house and out buildings. They will be lucky to find anything of real value. Maybe 5% will bring some money. The money Frank and Mike offer them is usually the best offer they are going to get. Consignment shops charge 40% and auction houses up to 50%.
I had my own collectibles shop online before the economy collapsed in 2008. I went to auctions, yard sales, flea markets, and estate sales. It isn't that hard to find things of value, particularly at auction when you can buy boxes of odds and ends for a couple of dollars each. It is harder than they make it look I suppose, but anyone that thinks that these guys do the actual leg work to find their treasures is high. What they do is a highly convoluted form of what I used to do, driving all over the country? Why when more stuff exists in cities.
A couple weeks ago, I was given a rear-engine Snapper riding mower at an estate sale. After sticking $44 in it and servicing/sharpening it, I sold it to a guy who drove 80 miles (one way) who gave me my asking price of $350. Quite the tidy profit! Of course, I didn't include my cost of labor. I bought a President Jefferson CB radio with a 100 watt linear amplifier, mike, lock (w/key!) and a K40 antenna all for $20 at a garage sale! It's a damn $250 radio by itself! You wouldn't believe the deals I get on old US coins at estate sales! I usually pay about 1/3 less than Red Book value. I sold an 1870 Carson City-mint quarter I found metal detecting for $13,500. It was book valued at $17,000 at the time. It's now up to $20,000!
It’s very dishonest when you tell the seller that “ oh this is damaged, that’s broken” then you chew them down only to turn around and sell if for what the person selling it to you wanted, and you declined. I don’t see how your show is any different than two bit pawn shops..
Who cares? I love watching the guys dig about and finding stuff. It's TV for crying out loud. Nothing is ever as it seems. I enjoy the bigger picture, like the education that comes with it. Keep them coming.
I'm not surprised a bit, it's hard to produce a television show. I like the door knock shots; here's Mr and Mrs so and so, and apparently their camera crew in the house. Also get a laugh when one of them will say "I've looked for this item for years, always wanted one!" Then a moment later the on screen graphic shows how much it sold for.
its not a scam. They came to my hometown and checked out an antique guys place and barns here and I know the guy. He said its 100% real the only thing they do is script some stuff for camera shots.
I dealt with Mike Wolfe and his family at a hotel I used to work at. He was super rude. His wife was super rude as well. Wanted everything for nothing and didn't tip no one.
i WATCHED THIS AND Nothing is shady at all. It means normal all American guys. I love them both and the show and my late father and I got alot of pleasure watching them in his final year with cancer. Awesome show, awesome guys, great Americans around the country. Yes some of it is staged but you can tell its mostly for good television not to cheat the public. So in closing this is not shady and they are normal American guys who are not perfect. But that's another thing that makes them great! Just no more drinking and driving as you put others at risk please! Keep the show going there is an endless supply of goods!
sorry about your dad- that must have been tough. my mom died recently and I was lucky enough to spend her last few years with her. at the end of the day, you feel really thankful to have been that close to them when they really needed you. it really hit my older brothers (we're all in our 60's) harder when she passed, i got to really know and love her well. i had a real advantage. we used to like to watch 'pickers', too. my mom never speculated about the real mike and frank- she just wasn't a judgmental person and considered that to be idle thinking...
As a Brit, I love to see the places that they visit as well as the things they buy. I have been to America several times but it's great to see the little towns out in the middle of nowhere and also to hear about the history of the pieces that they find. I LOVE this show. I wish I could be out there with them.
I think we can all agree that we know there's some production setup behind it, but at least they're offering these old people company and money. Better than pawnstar where they offer 10% of its value. They offer to buy shit that most of these people didn't even know they had and for a good amount. No one would ever come by and buy a rusted can for 20 bucks.
I stoped into the Picker's Nashville shop several years ago and it was all show. Line to get in, parade in line through ther store and everything was marked "NFS" (not for sale). The only things they had for sale were promotional T-shirts.
Shady??? Sheesh I'm guessing they got pretty popular and had to change things for the show....The only thing shady is this video that makes people look bad for the sake of views ....Click baiting is shady maybe make a video about shady youtube channels that would be actually worth watching.
Your right, but Frank is a low baller, he treats it like a used car salesman or pawn shop, Mike at least pay a good price most of the time, but hey it's just a tv show.
No one is perfect leave Mike and Frank alone they seem like alright people regardless . Of course the show is scripted and they don't do everything like depicted in the show its reality tv . Pickers is one of the only reality tv shows that I enjoy that doesn't have annoying personalities or douche bags and I learn things from it and it is tolerable to watch .
agreed we do get an education but being a dealer in collectibles for many years people have gotten smarter and they charge more for items like vintage signs, gas & oil memorabilia and anything seen on this show! Just go to a simple garage sale and you have to now arm wrestle the person or flip a coin to get a good deal on just an old license plate!
Of course the locations are prescreened by producers. No one would allow two strangers with a camera crew to just roll up onto their property and start nosing around. But 10-14 hours to film. GOD DAMN!
I've been picking antiques well before this show came on! Now you have to explain to every person who has watched this show, that every GI Joe is not worth 300 dollars or every sign is not worth 500 dollars! Pickers know exactly what I'm talking about! I do watch though, it's nice ENTERTAINMENT!
Festus Haggin thank you! It’s enjoyable hearing the back story and seeing images related to the pieces. Pawn stars is just not enjoyable to watch and the people are just not interesting enough to watch. As someone who constantly looks out for estate sales, garage sales and community cleanings I get what it’s like to come upon a rare gem. I have a chest from the 1700’s that I picked up for pennies compared to what it’s worth and I even paid more for it than the original asking price.
I can identify with the role, I was a professional picker for 23 yrs. Its much harder than portrayed in the show for sure. I also sold my picked items at shows, on the internet, and at flea markets. It was a fun job at the time, I started in 1992 and retired in 2016. There was a lot of cool stuff sitting around then. Now days its next to impossible to make a living doing this since the good stuff is so far and few between. I specialized in hunting and fishing collectibles, but dealt in a much broader spectrum as well, before the internet you had to rely on your knowledge of items totally. Knowledge is power. Or was before the internet came along. It was a fun and challenging job.
I actually met Frank at a Harley shop in Algona, Iowa last summer. He did not have an entourage, was very cordial and nice. Actually he was there by himself and just rode in for the rally. We chatted for about 10 minutes and he was cool about it when I asked to take a selfie with him. I thought he was every bit as down home as he acts on the show.
OMG< it is a damn TV show!!! It is meant to entertain us. If it does that, then it has done its job It has been on for a while , so I guess it has done its job..
"Aren't you that guy in that tv show? YOU OWE ME A CONVERSATION!! TALK TO ME!!! TALK TO ME NOW OR I'M GONNA SAY MEAN THINGS ABOUT YOU ON THE CZcamsS!! MOM, FRANKIE WOULDN'T TALK TO MEEEEEEEE!!"
I know plenty of "pickers" and they wouldn't even give you a dollar for $100 item. I've had people offer 50c on an item I sell for $1.00 easily sells for $10. Being nice doesn't always work.
Mike was a nice guy long before the show. I lived on Cody Rd. in Le Claire and have had drinks, brunch, and attended the same parties as Mike and his wife. Frank I only met a couple of times, but he didn't seem like much of a douche back then.
I’ve seen Mike Wolfe out at restaurants a couple of times in the Nashville area. No crowds, just him and family. Wears jeans and lumberjack shirt. He knew someone at our table and sat and talked with us. He’s just a friendly regular guy. He does not run around with a “posse” and crowds of fans.
It's not fake , I was a camera guy for the show for around 2 years. I can confirm you that the show is not fake . It's alot of traveling and alot of work. Mike and Frank are great people. They always brought lunch for the whole crew.
There was one scene I remember where Mike was opening the door to something that "no one had been inside for years", and there was a camera filming from the inside. Someone had to go and place that camera in there, so the footage from inside of him "opening it for the first time in years" wasn't accurate.
the guys and girls are class , all ya have to do is watch the show with mike and danni, when they drove that old car to meet the widow of a man named jean , that makes me cry every time
Big deal, it's a great show. Nanny.nanny.boo.boo. A more amazing tact is the people who have loads of old junk and don't want to part with it for any money, even though they are old and broke
So what? Frank is a regular guy and subject to screw-ups like everyone else. I like the show. Anyone who thinks that the show is exactly what is shown on TV is misinformed. It's a TV show it requires production and multiple takes.
There was an episode when Frank was picking with Danielle, the guy they were picking from said," Frank is so cheap he'd go over the gate rather than open it to save wearing out the hinges" , sounds about right, lol.
Frank : "So you want $250 for this, $325 for that, $500 for that, and $125 for this. Tell you what, how about we do a bundle and I'll give you $75 for all of them."
this is my favorite show on tv! i don't care if it scripted, its entertaining. isn't that the reason we watch tv in the 1st place? i would love to meet those guys in sturgis & have a few beers with them! the pawn stars were entertaining also, i got to meet those guys & had fun!
What are your thoughts on the American Pickers guys?
Shut up
Randal R qouting convicted child rapists. Just had to be said.
I love them
Nicki Swift When are people going to realize that all this stuff on TV is scripted
Nicki Swift ••••••••• I don't think about them all that often. In fact, I can't say I've ever thought about them.
The title suggests these revelations are scandalous. This represents standard operating procedures for television on remote location.
Exactly! I seen nothing shady or scandalous except maybe the deal falling through with Frank. But there is always 2 sides to every story
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I know! That’s what I was thinking.
They build them up and tear them down. That's their motive .
We were featured on an episode of American Pickers several years ago, and I have to completely disagree with Nicki Swift. Our episode was not staged or rehersed, and was shot completely live in a single afternoon. There may have been one single retake of a tiny scene when my wife stumbled on an answer, but that was the only time that any correction occurred. We found both Mke & Frank to be professional and very easy to work with. They were genuinely interested in our collection of stuff, even though we were not anxious to sell much, and they made very fair and reasonable offers on everything that they were interested in. They NEVER "low-balled" us or insulted us with ridiculous offers and when we did agree to sell anything, they paid immediately and were extremely professional. We had a wonderful time with both of them, both on camera and off, and Mike was even kind enough to share some other leads with us on things that we were interested in. They have since called us several times for on-air opinions or evaluations of items in our field and we have always had a great relationship with them. We have never seen them attempt to take advantage of anyone, young or old, and we have a great deal of respect for both of them.
Dont believe shit 😂💩
Why would you post this and not mention the episode? Because it's not true?
Season 11 Ep 6
@Charles , name the episode then if it's true. I've heard shady things about these 2 for years which is why I've always been sceptical of the pair of them. Or is this an old attempt to gain the likes on a CZcams comment section for shits and giggles?
@@davidmerrick1085 season 11 episode 6
I don't think there's anything that shady about these guys. Love the programme and even watch some of the repeats.
As long as they keep filming, I will keep watching.
This is and still is one of the best reality show there is, no drama, no fighting, just fun to watch
Pk Suleiman just like I’m sure invokes a feeling of what your entire life encompasses.
woohunter1 agree 100%
This didn’t age well
@@displayname2374 ah oh, what happened?
if you want to see a fake show just watch storage wars.
yep completely fake from beginning to end--the show puts the stuff in those rooms and then the "stars" go back to get info on it from the dealers who lent it to the show in the first place, LOL--unwatchable. Frank and Mike are real people with a love of old stuff and I appreciate that.
Used napkin covered in roach feces and rat urine? That's $100 bill.
+Troll Fink only in California. Lol
johnny carter Or fox and cnn.
Troll Fink, yes, 'All day.'
This isn't shady this is a making of a tv show.
I worked on an Extreme Home Makeover several years ago. Yeah we built a home in one week which was something to see but the jobsite was staged several weeks beforehand. The opening scene with the workers charging onto the jobsite took several takes and most of one morning. The "stars" would approach us while we worked and the film crew would momentarily have us stop so that the stars could be filmed as if doing our work. Even Ty had his own personal carpenter that did his special projects. Its all movie magic, fake but still fun. One highlight was meeting Randy Travis at the house and realizing he is only like 5ft tall lol.
that poor camera man! every time they leave somebody's place, they forget about him and leave him behind.
Well everything that was mentioned in this video can be applied to any reality tv show.
and many many people who has never driven buzzed give me a fucking break
Reality Shows ? Anything but...Scripted more than a Hollywood blockbuster...Them two goons who always found at least one gun in the lock ups,yet other lock up buyers never find a gun.Ever. Still,I live in hope of their glamourpus assistant getting hert baps out by mistake (like other 'reality' shows)
LETS GO FLYERS!
you mean american reality tv show. hold the reality
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They stopped by my house and said How much for the old mule? I said my wife's not for sale.
Oh no, a camera crew takes different angles of shots. That's crazy SHADY.
Great show. Quad Cities personalities, and they represent very well. Keep up the great work Frank, and Mike! American Pickers is a true American dream, a well ran business, and very entertianing.
How shady that they have a camera crew and production team. Missed the “shady” part.
OMG...are you saying it's some kind of....REALITY SHOW?!!!!!
As far as network "reality" TV goes, this is as real as you're going to get. Of course there is a staff that follow in another vehicle....who do you think films the van from behind during the episodes? If you really want to see bogus...watch Storage Wars.
🇬🇧 I’m from the Uk & my family love American pickers, it’s no surprise the production team do a lot of the work, it’s a tv show & a team effort. Great show & long may it continue!
Me also from UK. Love the show.
Who cares? Staged and rehearsed just like most modern television today. Watch it or don’t. Still an entertaining show…
Well you know it is TV they can't have all the boring stuff in there from the time they pull up to the time they leave it has to be attitude somewhat but yeah it's it's a pretty decent show
Of course the show is prearranged.....it's a Tv show ! It's corny and sometimes stupid, but the stuff they show is very interesting !
I wish The History Channel would have actual historical programming like they once did. More traditional world and American history shows seem only appropriate on what is suppose to be a channel called history. American Pickers and Pawn Stars, for example, are only a small slice of our past, yet these programs dominate the air waves. History enthusiasts like either factual historical presentations or historical fiction like The Vikings. The Roman Empire, native Americans, Egypt, the Middle Ages, Civil War, and other real historical events and people should be the focus of this channel.
Reality shows are inexpensive and ratings are through the roof. Once the ratings die off you'll see both of the shows you mentioned sent out to pasture.
It's entertainment. I watch it, I'm entertained, then I move on with my life. Who cares what's real or staged? I enjoy the history of the items they're picking and I enjoy the scenes with lovely Dani
I agree 100%!
I live in nc, 3 or 4 years ago I was driving and looked over and that van and the tall dude were in it driving, they ended up going to a local co-op I frequent and got to meet him, he said they were scoping out the local old timer farms for stuff , he was very nice and said he dated a girl in this town years back and hadn't been back in a while. Crazy
so when does the "shady" stuff get shown?? Ooooh, they loaded the stuff in another truck ??? HOW COULD THEY !!!
Who isn’t a little shady ? lol lol
This wasn't really that shady...
Nana Gil yeah that's what im thinking seems like they are reaching
Really I thought we would hear some pretty shocking stuff
AGREED. (My response was) This production, of non original content I might add, shows the posting party to be incredibly naive and/or just plain low. Everybody screws up. Everybody. And there's nothing here. Did you think they were perfect, angelic beings? -This is a TV show. Did you think they just load up 4-7 items in the van and magically the van just empties for the next show in the next state? The show plainly shows they have areas scouted out prior to arrival. -And you're faulting them for having fans? As in, fans are not part of the show. It's not a game show you try-hard, no talent Brit. Without TV revenue, it's a severe waste of their time if they don't have a larger system. Employees coming in behind them for lesser picks, even making offers on lots. You're a piece of shit lower than the entirety of what you just presented.
Strange its like they think tv shows are all 100% reality and just found out now that they aren't.
Regular ole stuff
Shady things about Nicki Swift
she does burlesque dancing?
she pays big bucks for broke figurines?
I figured she was another 'metoo' type that planned on accusing them of sexual assault.
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And now where's the "shady" parts you promised? Or was that just some shady clickbaiting?
I really love the show, but I never believed they were ever "free styling." I can't imagine anyone could make money driving around the country side hoping to stumble on a barn full of antiques. But, Pickers is good fun, with two very personable guys and interesting stuff.
TXMEDRGR you can freestyle anywhere with various degrees of sucsess.some states are better than others.plus you have to have the balls to go ask the people if you do see something.but i know for a fact they get turned down a lot
A no
I feel like the producer of this had his reality shattered by the fact that this high production show has a big production crew and not all shots are natural
Shady? Come on. Shady is labeling a video as "shady" to get views. No reality tv is is 100% reality and no one is perfect. You said shady things about the cast but really only talked about Frank as being shady in the one dealing. Xanax and a beer is not shady it is stupid. And of course someone scouts locations because who would want to watch two grown men knocking doors for an entire episode?
Jimmy Kuhn you got that right
well said
Jimmy Kuhn ur shady
Xanax and beer isnt shady or stupid.. it sounds like a good time to me😂😂
Jimmy Kuhn ii
it isn't as phoney as Pawn Stars but that isn't saying much.
I get real tired of the stretch Armstrong dolls and old hand puppets on pawnstars.it is not nearly the quality and quantity of pickers.The premise and thinking that went into this show is great...I know its fake,tjere is no way anyone can troll thecountryside to get inventory....making money on antiques is virtually impossible WITHOUT THE EXPENSE OF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.But the premise is ingenious
I owned 2 Pawn Shops for 8 Years- The show is totally Fake and if not for the Chumlee there would be no show
The show is about the interesting people that have the junk collections not about mike & frank
Obviously filming is a lot more involved than just following them around with a camera, and I've often wondered where they slept and bathed when on the road, so there would have to be extra vehicles involved. however, this is an entertainment show and the end result is a wonderful adventure into the past. When I watch it I feel almost as if I am out on the road with them discovering all the antique gems and rummaging through all the rubbish to find the good stuff. As far as the FEW bits of dirt that have been dug up about Frank, bless him, I think that they are pretty regular guys, and let's face it, who doesn't have a few skeletons in their closet? I absolutely love this show and I could watch it all day long. SWEET PICKING you two.
Frank always stands around with a flashlight in his mouth while Mike does all the grunt work.
He might be under the influence you know you had some Xanax there while back remember
Say what want... I enjoy watching it.
This is all pretty obvious, and pretty much necessary if you want to see more than two episodes a season.
Everyone has a few skeletons in their closet, not nearly as scandalous of some of the people in Hollywood for sure, sounds to me like Fritz might’ve had a substance-abuse problem, or simply just made a mistake taking a Xanax after drinking a beer. Of course there’s more behind the scenes at the show, but what they’re trying to re create is the way things were before the show came on air. I never for a minute I thought it was just them two in a van, of course the camera crew and other people are going to be riding behind them in some other vehicles.
Love this show! Now it's ruined because I watched this TMI lol
I went to their store in Tennessee and they wanted ungodly prices for stuff i see everyday laying around at flea malls. Im talking like $300 for a pair of old farmers gloves
you're just a poor broke ass my friend
Only $300, a total bargain, you are obviously not a farmers gloves expert. You want a real rip off? Buy some cupcakes from those property flippers who just gouge their fans, $5 for a 50 cent cake
American Pickers isn’t shady. The View is totally is a perfect example of shady
I'll tell you what I think Frankie can change your mind let set us up a day and we'll her Frankie come over and pick you up the day after he gets his prescriptions filled and then now y'all go to the liquor store and then take the highway home
The nice thing about AP is its easy & clean you don't need to think or follow a plot.. its 'relaxing' television... Nobody is expecting Mike and Frank to be perfect role models.. I think most people get pretty high prices for their stuff..
This video just describe every show you see on TV today. American Pickers don't do anything different than any other similar show. The people who made this video are portraying them as bad people. I have met both of them and Danielle and they are very sincere and honest people.
I mostly see them as helping people unload their crap. And the old people are knowing their time is near. Believe me when their long lost family comes and finds all their crap. First thing is cleaning the crap out of the house and out buildings. They will be lucky to find anything of real value. Maybe 5% will bring some money. The money Frank and Mike offer them is usually the best offer they are going to get. Consignment shops charge 40% and auction houses up to 50%.
I had my own collectibles shop online before the economy collapsed in 2008. I went to auctions, yard sales, flea markets, and estate sales. It isn't that hard to find things of value, particularly at auction when you can buy boxes of odds and ends for a couple of dollars each. It is harder than they make it look I suppose, but anyone that thinks that these guys do the actual leg work to find their treasures is high. What they do is a highly convoluted form of what I used to do, driving all over the country? Why when more stuff exists in cities.
I can still hunt for unique stuff, I just do it for myself or loved ones now.
I am not into the stuff I'd find in a barn anyhow.
No, I don't drive. I like glass, pottery, furniture, textiles, art.
A couple weeks ago, I was given a rear-engine Snapper riding mower at an estate sale. After sticking $44 in it and servicing/sharpening it, I sold it to a guy who drove 80 miles (one way) who gave me my asking price of $350. Quite the tidy profit! Of course, I didn't include my cost of labor. I bought a President Jefferson CB radio with a 100 watt linear amplifier, mike, lock (w/key!) and a K40 antenna all for $20 at a garage sale! It's a damn $250 radio by itself! You wouldn't believe the deals I get on old US coins at estate sales! I usually pay about 1/3 less than Red Book value. I sold an 1870 Carson City-mint quarter I found metal detecting for $13,500. It was book valued at $17,000 at the time. It's now up to $20,000!
No, the best stuff is in the country and small towns...where people actually own property and have storage space.
It’s very dishonest when you tell the seller that “ oh this is damaged, that’s broken” then you chew them down only to turn around and sell if for what the person selling it to you wanted, and you declined. I don’t see how your show is any different than two bit pawn shops..
Shady things? Really...
Who cares? I love watching the guys dig about and finding stuff. It's TV for crying out loud. Nothing is ever as it seems. I enjoy the bigger picture, like the education that comes with it. Keep them coming.
er it's a tv show, what do you expect?
I'm not surprised a bit, it's hard to produce a television show. I like the door knock shots; here's Mr and Mrs so and so, and apparently their camera crew in the house. Also get a laugh when one of them will say "I've looked for this item for years, always wanted one!" Then a moment later the on screen graphic shows how much it sold for.
Mike, Frank and the entire crew seem to be 'COOL" people. Jealousy is a bad thing to possess.
its not a scam. They came to my hometown and checked out an antique guys place and barns here and I know the guy. He said its 100% real the only thing they do is script some stuff for camera shots.
This one is a bit of a stretch, Nicki. Nothing shady here. (I do often think, no way would they offer that much if they didn't have their TV money).
I dealt with Mike Wolfe and his family at a hotel I used to work at. He was super rude. His wife was super rude as well. Wanted everything for nothing and didn't tip no one.
I was on the show and it was a great experience..Mike rules!
What episode?
Love it....you sure youre not getting confussed with the Kardasians which i pure torture..
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I don't see the things about the show as shady, that's entertainment. Nobody believes reality shows are unscripted or occur by happenstance.
I always felt they were a couple of rich guys , angling to get the good things that poor people own so they could get richer
There’s always somebody digging up trash. Get a life. Love these guys and their show.
I thought the guy on the thumbnail picture was Dom deluise
I love the show leave it alone
i WATCHED THIS AND Nothing is shady at all. It means normal all American guys. I love them both and the show and my late father and I got alot of pleasure watching them in his final year with cancer. Awesome show, awesome guys, great Americans around the country. Yes some of it is staged but you can tell its mostly for good television not to cheat the public. So in closing this is not shady and they are normal American guys who are not perfect. But that's another thing that makes them great! Just no more drinking and driving as you put others at risk please! Keep the show going there is an endless supply of goods!
sorry about your dad- that must have been tough. my mom died recently and I was lucky enough to spend her last few years with her. at the end of the day, you feel really thankful to have been that close to them when they really needed you. it really hit my older brothers (we're all in our 60's) harder when she passed, i got to really know and love her well. i had a real advantage. we used to like to watch 'pickers', too. my mom never speculated about the real mike and frank- she just wasn't a judgmental person and considered that to be idle thinking...
As a Brit, I love to see the places that they visit as well as the things they buy. I have been to America several times but it's great to see the little towns out in the middle of nowhere and also to hear about the history of the pieces that they find. I LOVE this show. I wish I could be out there with them.
I think we can all agree that we know there's some production setup behind it, but at least they're offering these old people company and money. Better than pawnstar where they offer 10% of its value. They offer to buy shit that most of these people didn't even know they had and for a good amount. No one would ever come by and buy a rusted can for 20 bucks.
One of my favorite shows.
A year or so ago Wolfe was in some advertisements including some for Iowa Lottery. I always wondered why Fritz wasn't shown. Now I know why.
So you are saying Frank Fritter is a Wiener
I've never met the guy, so I don't know. But it does seem odd how the timelines between the adds and his court issues may have coincided.
Those weren't shady lolz
I stoped into the Picker's Nashville shop several years ago and it was all show. Line to get in, parade in line through ther store and everything was marked "NFS" (not for sale). The only things they had for sale were promotional T-shirts.
I met Mike Wolf at a local pub. He's a very nice and down to earth guy! We played darts and i won $100 bet.
was the c-note real?
Shady??? Sheesh I'm guessing they got pretty popular and had to change things for the show....The only thing shady is this video that makes people look bad for the sake of views ....Click baiting is shady maybe make a video about shady youtube channels that would be actually worth watching.
Your right, but Frank is a low baller, he treats it like a used car salesman or pawn shop, Mike at least pay a good price most of the time, but hey it's just a tv show.
Wade Wright Yes agreed , if this channel wants shady I got a slumlord manager that makes Frank look like a saint😂
No one is perfect leave Mike and Frank alone they seem like alright people regardless . Of course the show is scripted and they don't do everything like depicted in the show its reality tv . Pickers is one of the only reality tv shows that I enjoy that doesn't have annoying personalities or douche bags and I learn things from it and it is tolerable to watch .
agreed we do get an education but being a dealer in collectibles for many years people have gotten smarter and they charge more for items like vintage signs, gas & oil memorabilia and anything seen on this show! Just go to a simple garage sale and you have to now arm wrestle the person or flip a coin to get a good deal on just an old license plate!
Yeah but Frank is a douche bag!
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How com no matter wh a t subject I look up the answer is always about these 2 guys. Really?
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Frank Zappa from the Mothers of Invention warned to beware of "The Slime Ozzing Out From Your T.V. Set"
Of course the locations are prescreened by producers. No one would allow two strangers with a camera crew to just roll up onto their property and start nosing around. But 10-14 hours to film. GOD DAMN!
I've been picking antiques well before this show came on! Now you have to explain to every person who has watched this show, that every GI Joe is not worth 300 dollars or every sign is not worth 500 dollars! Pickers know exactly what I'm talking about! I do watch though, it's nice ENTERTAINMENT!
Festus Haggin thank you! It’s enjoyable hearing the back story and seeing images related to the pieces. Pawn stars is just not enjoyable to watch and the people are just not interesting enough to watch. As someone who constantly looks out for estate sales, garage sales and community cleanings I get what it’s like to come upon a rare gem. I have a chest from the 1700’s that I picked up for pennies compared to what it’s worth and I even paid more for it than the original asking price.
You been picking your ass that's about it.
These guys are backed by a network, network=money and that makes your hobbies easy, duh
still love this show. All time favorite
I can identify with the role, I was a professional picker for 23 yrs. Its much harder than portrayed in the show for sure. I also sold my picked items at shows, on the internet, and at flea markets. It was a fun job at the time, I started in 1992 and retired in 2016. There was a lot of cool stuff sitting around then. Now days its next to impossible to make a living doing this since the good stuff is so far and few between. I specialized in hunting and fishing collectibles, but dealt in a much broader spectrum as well, before the internet you had to rely on your knowledge of items totally. Knowledge is power. Or was before the internet came along. It was a fun and challenging job.
Who cares!! Love the show and it is what it is. It’s scripted and no one who doesn’t know that is sheltered.
I was watching American pickers when I got the notification . You guys are creeping me out
DeadMoNeyProductions BP lol thats some big brother shit
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Keep it up and we'll take it to the next level....
DeadMoNeyProductions BP right
I actually met Frank at a Harley shop in Algona, Iowa last summer. He did not have an entourage, was very cordial and nice. Actually he was there by himself and just rode in for the rally. We chatted for about 10 minutes and he was cool about it when I asked to take a selfie with him. I thought he was every bit as down home as he acts on the show.
There is production going on in this television production? I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked.
OMG< it is a damn TV show!!! It is meant to entertain us. If it does that, then it has done its job It has been on for a while , so I guess it has done its job..
connie lanier. Exactly. People think reality tv means real time reality. Ah, no.
"Reality TV" is an oxymoron.
Met Frank at the Atlanta Airport a couple of years back. A real jerk! Would not speak, not even a polite hello. Stopped watching the show after that.
So you didn't meet him?
And you expect famous people to want to chat ALL the time just because you recognize them from tv?
maybe it was you, ever thought of that ?
"Aren't you that guy in that tv show? YOU OWE ME A CONVERSATION!! TALK TO ME!!! TALK TO ME NOW OR I'M GONNA SAY MEAN THINGS ABOUT YOU ON THE CZcamsS!!
MOM, FRANKIE WOULDN'T TALK TO MEEEEEEEE!!"
So reality tv shows are actually fake? Omg you blew my mind
I know plenty of "pickers" and they wouldn't even give you a dollar for $100 item. I've had people offer 50c on an item I sell for $1.00 easily sells for $10. Being nice doesn't always work.
Mike was a nice guy long before the show. I lived on Cody Rd. in Le Claire and have had drinks, brunch, and attended the same parties as Mike and his wife. Frank I only met a couple of times, but he didn't seem like much of a douche back then.
don't tread on me girl
LMFAO. YEAH SURE YOU DID. LOOK PEOPLE OIT THERE. ANOTHER LIAR. AND SCAMER
Holy crap, you mean reality TV isn't 100% authentic?? NO WAY!!
good one
Santa & the Easter Bunny are real though right?
I’ve seen Mike Wolfe out at restaurants a couple of times in the Nashville area. No crowds, just him and family. Wears jeans and lumberjack shirt. He knew someone at our table and sat and talked with us. He’s just a friendly regular guy. He does not run around with a “posse” and crowds of fans.
Love the show taught me the types of antiques to buy
This show is a guilty pleasure even though I know it is fake.
Travis Kraft pawn stars is good too
It's not fake , I was a camera guy for the show for around 2 years. I can confirm you that the show is not fake . It's alot of traveling and alot of work. Mike and Frank are great people. They always brought lunch for the whole crew.
JoeEastern prove it
There was one scene I remember where Mike was opening the door to something that "no one had been inside for years", and there was a camera filming from the inside. Someone had to go and place that camera in there, so the footage from inside of him "opening it for the first time in years" wasn't accurate.
Travis Kraft lp
Still, ot is an interesting show, don't really bother me how they produce it.
Show em picking their seats...😂😂😃😄
the guys and girls are class , all ya have to do is watch the show with mike and danni, when they drove that old car to meet the widow of a man named jean , that makes me cry every time
Big deal, it's a great show. Nanny.nanny.boo.boo. A more amazing tact is the people who have loads of old junk and don't want to part with it for any money, even though they are old and broke
So what? Frank is a regular guy and subject to screw-ups like everyone else. I like the show. Anyone who thinks that the show is exactly what is shown on TV is misinformed. It's a TV show it requires production and multiple takes.
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So hold up...you’re telling me that what you see on TV is fake and often presented by disreputable people?!? Get right out of town!!
Pretty obvious when the cameraman is INSIDE the house when a homeowner awnsers the door!
Reality tv is not real. Not much of anything on the internet is real. Even some of my videos are kind of shady. lol
Honestly I don't care what people think I like the show if you don't like it don't watch it.
There was an episode when Frank was picking with Danielle, the guy they were picking from said," Frank is so cheap he'd go over the gate rather than open it to save wearing out the hinges" , sounds about right, lol.
Script it, fake it, film it multiple times. I don't care! My family and I love this show and will keep watching as long as it airs.....
Normal human beings doing their thing and making a programme
I never did like Frank, he always seemed shady.
david crowe Frank is the most real guy you have ever meet I've known him since high school
Frank is not shady. I now have more respect for him. He is not a liar nor a dishonest person.
Your right he is a little worm
Frank : "So you want $250 for this, $325 for that, $500 for that, and $125 for this. Tell you what, how about we do a bundle and I'll give you $75 for all of them."
He's so shady he's the evil twin of enimin.
this is my favorite show on tv! i don't care if it scripted, its entertaining. isn't that the reason we watch tv in the 1st place? i would love to meet those guys in sturgis & have a few beers with them! the pawn stars were entertaining also, i got to meet those guys & had fun!