Wanna be an American Picker?

[palitoy]

They emailed this to me today, seems like we've some great candidates on these here message boards:

Looking for Amateur “American Pickers”
$$$ COMPETE TO WIN BIG $$$

The producers of the hit TV show “AMERICAN PICKERS” are doing
a new show for the History Channel.
We are looking for America’s best amateur pickers
to compete for the title of Top Picker!

We are seeking picking partners (husband/wife, friends, father/son, etc.)
who are fun, knowledgeable, and passionate about collecting.

Do you spot the hidden treasures that others miss?
Do you know how to flip items for profit?
Do you pick better than everyone you know?

Do you specialize in collecting items like:

• Classic Cars
• Oil and Gas Memorabilia
• Coin-Operated Machines / Vending Machines
• Circus & Carnival Memorabilia
• Motorcycles and Motor Scooters
• Antique Casino/ Gaming Equipment
• TV & Movie Memorabilia
• Military Items
• Cast Iron
• Vintage Telephones
• Taxidermy Animals
• Antique Toys
• Civil War Items
• Pop Culture Memorabilia

To apply, email [email protected] ASAP with a description
of you and your picking partner, your area(s) of expertise, your contact information, and a recent photo or call us at 212.206.0461.

[Adam West]

Chris (antiquetiger) would be perfect for this based on his finds over the years.

[Mikey]

First person I can think of is Luey

If anybody can find super great deals, it's Greg

[z3zep]

Yep, Luey and Antiquetiger are the two guys that came to my mind.

[Toyman_Chris]

I totally sent in an email for my buddy and I. who knows....it would be a blast if we get picked. Thanks for posting this!!

[luey]

I sent them my info today, thanks for thinking of me guys, I would like to think I have helped many collectors here... I wish I could have afforded to hold on to everything I have aquired throughout the 20 years I have "picked" !
A few come to mind: Ironman MOC, Solid Box RMR, Kresge RMR, Spiderman and SS Supergirl. Several MOC Romulans, AHI Monsters MOC set, Teen Titans MOC, several Star wars 12 back sets MOC, 2 complete 1979 Knickerbocker Lord of the Rings MOCs, and the list goes on... ah the good ole days!!

[Wee67]

I sent them my info today, thanks for thinking of me guys, I would like to think I have helped many collectors here... I wish I could have afforded to hold on to everything I have aquired throughout the 20 years I have "picked" !
A few come to mind: Ironman MOC, Solid Box RMR, Kresge RMR, Spiderman and SS Supergirl. Several MOC Romulans, AHI Monsters MOC set, Teen Titans MOC, several Star wars 12 back sets MOC, 2 complete 1979 Knickerbocker Lord of the Rings MOCs, and the list goes on... ah the good ole days!!

That is is one heck of a resume right there!

I was also thinking of Matt (Megoat). He manages to find tons of cool things including non-toy stuff.

[Zemo]

Chris (antiquetiger) would be perfect for this based on his finds over the years.

I thought Chris right away.

[megoat]

That is is one heck of a resume right there!

I was also thinking of Matt (Megoat). He manages to find tons of cool things including non-toy stuff.

Haha, thanks Bill. I'm not sure what they mean by "amateur", though. I've been picking for a living for years now--don't know exactly what they're looking for. Hahahaha, maybe I'll give it a shot....

[Blue Meanie]

I think I would be good in certain areas...but I'm still learning. The guys on American Pickers have a lot more knowledge then I do. I can say there a re a few episodes that made me scratch my head. Like the one where they bought the Butcher Sleeve Beatles LP off of the guy for about a grand....and it was not in good shape at all. Also the episode where they bought the POTA lunchbox and I was screaming at the screen for them to get the Johnny Lightning lunch box behind the POTA.

[megocrazy]

They approached a friend of mine about his vintage gas pump collection a couple of months back. He was referred from a guy he's "picked" from a number of times. Just wanted to stop and use him as a visual add on if they were to come back to this area. They've been here before and went to a flea market I go to occasionally. Not sure if it ever made the actual show or not. It's a real junk palace and I've had a number of big hits there, though nothing toy related. I think they're looking to add different stuff to keep the show interesting. You can only watch two guys dig through crap for so many seasons.

[WannabeMego]

I think I would be good in certain areas...

OH DEAR GOD NO!!!

The stuff would never leave the house!!!

[jwyblejr]

I think I would be good in certain areas...but I'm still learning. The guys on American Pickers have a lot more knowledge then I do. I can say there a re a few episodes that made me scratch my head. Like the one where they bought the Butcher Sleeve Beatles LP off of the guy for about a grand....and it was not in good shape at all. Also the episode where they bought the POTA lunchbox and I was screaming at the screen for them to get the Johnny Lightning lunch box behind the POTA.

I was doing that when they passed up on the Micronaut stuff on another pick.

[starsky]

my picks would be luey and antiquetiger as well! palitoy and toys2cool would be my second team.