History Channel's "American Pickers" - Anyone Hooked?

[Duncan]

Hadn't heard of Pickers, but I'll give it a try. I'm in the process of cleaning out my parents' house, and I've received a few "How much do you want for it?" offers, when I've already been up front that I don't know something's value. It just ticks me off. Tell me what it might be worth, and we can work down to a fair price. Jeez. In spite of the fees & work, that's one reason I like ebay.

[johnnystorm]

I've watched both Pickers & Pawn Stars. The Picker guys seem fair, usually asking the sellers to name the price. On the Pawn Stars show, I get tired of the smugness and sarcasm of the Pawn Star crew, especially Rick who has that "Muttley" s******. And the son who mocks everybody's stuff they bring in. They obviously get more than their share of people who think the item they have is worth a fortune. But occasionally it really is a nice historical piece and these clueless clowns start making fun of the seller. Was watching one where the guy had an old Edison player and the kid just started mouthing off about how stupid it was. And why Chumley is kept around I dunno. Any real business owner would have fired him long ago for being such a waste.

[Mikey]

I'm guessing Chumley is probably a good buddy of big Hosses or something.

[Hector]

I'm completely hooked with both Pawn Stars and American Pickers...I love both shows...I have them set on my DVR.

I don't think American Pickers rip off anybody...they buy stuff that's rotting away in some spider-infested barn anyway...yes...they sell the stuff for a profit...but they have to seek out their clients...they do all the hard work...I think it works great for both parties.

Pawn Star are also in business...they low ball sellers a lot more if you ask me...but it's a pawn shop...they have to make a profit to stay in businness...as they have many salaried employees.

As for Mike saying they buy and sell only big stuff like helicopters and cars...they also mingle with other cool stuff like historical memorabilia, pinball machines, and swords/rifles...the stuff that we all love here...lol.

Both shows rule...right up our alleys.

[Hector]

IRick who has that "Muttley" s******.

Dude...they both share the exact same laugh...lol...

[Goblin19]

Pawn Stars is great. I like Pickers, too, but Pawn Stars hooks me in every time.

[The Toyroom]

Maybe Pickers can have a cross-over with the Hoarders show.....

[AJ Collector]

I have not caught the show yet but wanted to.....

[Adam West]

Pawn Stars is definitely the better of the two shows. I am truly amazed at the vast array of items that come into that shop. If you notice on both shows; they really don't lowball, they simply ask "What do you want for it?" which starts the negotiation process.

Actually, the old man from Pawn Stars is the biggest low baller of all time. He typically doesn't bring in experts and deals with the antique type items but always seems like he is offended that someone wants a price for their item and will usually give a sarcastic reply like (you mean U.S. Dollars?). At least with the bald guy (can't remember his name), he will usually tell the person selling the item that he likes it but also has to understand that he is running a business with overhead and is taking a chance on he thinks he can sell the item (my guess is that he gives higher prices on certain items because he already has a clientele of people who are always willing to purchase the items at a predetermined markup...so no real risk).

Pickers I like for the educational part but boy do they pick up some trash. I'm sure the show is edited but quite honestly if they didn't have a show on the History channel; I'm not sure how they'd make a living. I feel like I could go to local estate sales and auctions and pick up items that they buy for the same prices.

[Sideshow Spock]

Pickers is watchable but the hosts are duds. I don't see it lasting beyond a season without some tweaking.

[Mikey]

Pickers is watchable but the hosts are duds. I don't see it lasting beyond a season without some tweaking.

I agree, especially the fat guy

The other guy isn't bad.

[Duncan]

Pickers is watchable but the hosts are duds. I don't see it lasting beyond a season without some tweaking.

Agreed. The one guy doesn't say much, and the other is mildly annoying.

[toys2cool]

Pawn Stars is definitely the better of the two shows. I am truly amazed at the vast array of items that come into that shop. If you notice on both shows; they really don't lowball, they simply ask "What do you want for it?" which starts the negotiation process.

Actually, the old man from Pawn Stars is the biggest low baller of all time. He typically doesn't bring in experts and deals with the antique type items but always seems like he is offended that someone wants a price for their item and will usually give a sarcastic reply like (you mean U.S. Dollars?). At least with the bald guy (can't remember his name), he will usually tell the person selling the item that he likes it but also has to understand that he is running a business with overhead and is taking a chance on he thinks he can sell the item (my guess is that he gives higher prices on certain items because he already has a clientele of people who are always willing to purchase the items at a predetermined markup...so no real risk).

Pickers I like for the educational part but boy do they pick up some trash. I'm sure the show is edited but quite honestly if they didn't have a show on the History channel; I'm not sure how they'd make a living. I feel like I could go to local estate sales and auctions and pick up items that they buy for the same prices.

I agree, when ever the old man asks how much and you say a price, he says No before you even finish

[Luke Landwalker]

I hate this show i think they are ripping people off! At a fea market you can find things cheap and you dont tell the seller its value but hes there to sell and could find the value before going.The pickers dont give the people that chance

[toys2cool]

I hate this show i think they are ripping people off! At a fea market you can find things cheap and you dont tell the seller its value but hes there to sell and could find the value before going.The pickers dont give the people that chance

yeah but it looks like most of the time they over pay for everything..there's no way they get those prices they list