American Pickers: What is Picking?

[nickelowden]

why does this have an A&E logo on it?

[MichaelTownpictures]

SOLO

[CrocoDuck420]

BEHOLD THE COMMON JEW.

[geraldinebacalso]

This show really have gained success over time I really admired this show so much.

[saxophile1]

The basis for this show's success is "nostalgia"--a phenomenon experienced and yearned for by the citizens of all great nations in decline. Just as Europe had its nostalgia period so now is the U.S. No one would care about this old stuff if it was still being made today in a country where everything of quality was once made. But now that we no longer make anything here, everyone is out hunting for the old stuff that reminds us of the days when we were great--or No. 1.

[kikatx08]

These guys actually rescue things that otherwise would have been discarded once these people died because their family neither want or appreciate these things. Scammers , thieves - no way.

[CrocoDuck420]

"American Pickers: What is Scamming?"

[Atuchy]

@CrocoDuck420 They do not scam people. They need to make money themselves. And the projected amount that they think they will make. In an article, Mike said that they made a lot less than they thought they would in the first few epsiodes.

[cornishrob123]

i do home clearance with a dignity all items are used ,i know if an when i go i would want all my possesions used not dumped

[jess6200]

they dont rip people off !! a lot of things they buy the people don't even know they have !! these hoarder have stuff all over some stuff they rescue it rusting in to the ground , its a business they have to pay for gas and travel , so if ones in a while if they make a big profit off a item thats the name of the game but there a lot of times u find nothing and people think everything is worth a lot and they give you these ridicioulous prices !!

[ionavalanche]

@jess6200 there lucky they haven't been sued for elder abuse.

[buttacki]

they buy forgotten stuff rotting in barns. Sometimes they do well, other times they get burned. They spend money on advertising, maintaining a vehicle, gas, hotel, food, employee, warehouse, shop and office, restoration, etc. then they have to make a profit. they buy something for 50, and sell for 150...but how long does it sit before it sells?...after all the expenses and time driving around seems a tough way to make a buck.

[drh1111]

picking is were your rip people off every day of your life while driving a Mercedes van

[SeberHusky]

@drh1111

Oh yeah?

When they ask someone how much they want for something, and the person throws a price out there, and they counter offer the person more than their asking price, how is that ripping someone off?

Example: In one episode in season 1, they visit a teenage picker. He offers them $15 or so for a Coca Cola clock. They counter offer and pay him about $50-$70.

Tell me how you can rip someone off by paying what THE SELLER offers as a price, or paying more than their offer.

[Atuchy]

@SeberHusky Agreed. I think they are actually really kind to people. Remember the episode where they were helping a family to give them an idea of what things would be worth and they didn't buy everything they could have simply because they wanted the family's sale to have some appeal. There are also times Mike and Frank offer higher prices than initially offered, as you said. I completely agree with you. I absolutely love the show and I think people give them too much of a hard time.

[ConnecticutMusic]

American Pickers !!!

Love the new videos

[darrenbeckley]

I cannot stand the "tactics" these two scumbags employ...I wouldn't want them near my relatives property...would you??

[laughingcrows]

"Telling the history of America one piece at a time ...?"

How is digging for trash "telling history?" If that's true every garbage man in America should have their own show.

(Trash Diggers not Pickers)

[silntdoogood]

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[sapher2020]

I wish someone would shove an oil can up franks ass!!!!!

[caganb]

@sapher2020 Follow that with a rusted old bike frame worth nothing that they paid $50 for. Thanks for the laugh.

[allanshawn]

@sapher2020 Thats funny lol!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know whats with the oil can

[tjohn0176]

my father in law is better at picking then any man i have met. but he is what is called a jockey. he'll chew the price down at walmart..........seriously

[jumpatme1234]

well you have to study this stuff you just don't learn what you can make a buck on in one day. I been studying this picking  stuff for 6 years and I still lean some thing new every day. . best thing I can tell you is study it, learn it, and make money...

[sanfordandsonsinc]

Frank likes to use the tactic that he is just buying something for his collection Its just a little tin thing I will put on my shelf , he tells his victim. He knows damn well he will flip that 300.00 vintage tin that he paid 2.00 dollars for the minute he is around the corner. Waving and smiling as he pulls away from the 90 year old farmer he left sitting in his wheelchair on the front lawn. Saving Americas treasures my ass!

[snake7044]

i agree

[ZX2ManDave]

@sanfordandsonsinc

Or, on the other hand these elderly people can hord all of this stuff in their garages and barns until the day they die, then we will see family members come rolling in who hadnt visited them in 20 years wanting something for nothing.

[sanfordandsonsinc]

Pretty sad when ripping off the elderly and the unsophisticated is entertainment. Mike is sickening sweet as he sucks up to his mark. Mike is always pretending to be their best friend with the sole intention to take advantage of them. They disparage the person when they do not cooperate. It is funny to see how excited they get when they hear that there next lead is at the home of a senior citizen. Saving Americas treasures my ass!

[Recumbentz]

The last comment was a little harsh...

But on the right track.

And it's Their teeth...

[terminal99]

It's one thing to buy a hidden treasure from a dealer or someone at a flea market. It's another when you sweet talk your way into an elderly persons home and pay them pennies on the dollar for their things. This part of the show was a real turn off for me.

[jec0683]

Business is just that. It's not like their stealing from them or taking things they need to live. They are taking stuff most people forgot they had, or don't really care about. If someone really want to keep something, they will.

[pedro702lv]

i was looking forward to this show but it wasent what i expected i like pawn stars better hopefully next episode will be better

[thehilitereel]

Yeah I'm with you. It might make it more interesting if they go through the process of how they sell the stuff to make a profit.

[sgtmike74]

I understand they are trying to make a profit, but come on!!!! They ripped that WWII vet off!! Pawn Stars is a much better show, at least they bring in outside advice to determine the value of an item.

[USNFORTHEWIN09]

These 2 pricks take advantage of the elderly they pay shit for items worth thousands I wish they would show up in my yard I'd show them 2 barrels of a shotgun and a foot up there ass

[4cClubT]

got that right, 70 for a saddle and its worth 1500 or more from that elderly man-bet his family is boilin mad at those theives

[USNFORTHEWIN09]

@4cClubT yeah then they smile after they found out they made a 1400 dollar profit fucking parasites need there teeth kicked in

[wightwarrior]

so a picker is a nicer term for a trash digger? lol

[whothq18]

this is almost as bad as logmen

[pedro702lv]

@whothq18 you mean axe men ? lol

[whothq18]

i watch this show last night and i liked it lol

[meatloaf666999]

@whothq18 On noes he just cut down a log lookout, the show is so boring but its so hard to change the channel.

[MrRooters]

@whothq18

Been doing this a heck of a lot longer than these two...visit our site:

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[AfroMageman]

I LYKE PICKIN