I got a call today from an Americans Pickers rep

[Marthe48]

Either me or one of my kids got in touch with them a couple of years ago. I heard somewhere that they were going to be in Ohio this year, but I was surprised to hear from the show after all this time.

The rep asked me several questions, and now wants me to send pictures. They followed up with an email. We'll see if I get through the next step. lol I started taking pictures this evening. I'm running things past my family to be sure there aren't other things they wanted that I would like to sell.

I've been working on sorting the stuff I have at the house, and I'm ready to part with stuff I sorted through. I realized what I want to keep, and set it aside. I am keeping family heirlooms, family papers, gifts, and really old stuff. I guess I'm an age snob

My husband and I collected for our whole marriage. I still enjoy reasearching items, but no more collecting. I'll post as this project moves, or doesn't.

[leighbythesea2]

1. One of my favorite

Shows! Good luck hope it works out.

[Marthe48]

4. Thanks

We used to watch it all the time, but I stopped a few years ago. Guess I'll have to catch up. lol

[blm]

2. Wonderful for you.

When it’s time, it’s time. And you’ll be well compensated.

What part of Ohio?

[Marthe48]

5. Southeast

We drove to Caldwell several years ago, to see a man with stuff for sale. He said the pickers had come to his neighbor's, so that was pretty cool.

[Hokie]

3. I never liked the show

The prices they give for the old crap are just nonsense. Good luck though. Hope you make it on the show..

[Marthe48]

6. I know

I said that on one hand, they will say rust is gold, then on the other, will say something is in bad shape and they don't want it. I liked the show better when they displayed a variety of things, but the focus narrowed to signs and cars. It seemed.

[MontanaMama]

7. How exciting!

I hope you’re on the show! I agree that their program wasn’t as interesting when they focused in old signs, especially oil company signs and vintage cars...but, maybe the heard similar feedback from others and will expand their subject matter. You never know! Best wishes.

[Marthe48]

14. A.P., Pawn Stars

and Antiques Roadshow were the only reality shows we watched. I dropped cable tv over a year ago, so haven't watched much tv at all. When I watch my grandkids, I watch TWC early, and then my granddaughter puts it on the cartoon network. I'll hve to catch up.

[TeamPooka]

8. Have fun. You are about to find out how unreal reality television is.

[Hokie]

21. Yeah, that's the truth

For example, I read that on the Iron Chef show the competing chefs are given a list of three possible secret ingredients and they know which one it will probably be so they can plan their dishes. They only prepare one dish on the show. Sous-chefs prepare the dishes that are tasted by the judges after the chefs are done.

[TeamPooka]

22. I work in Hollywood and am always amused that people think reality TV is real.

It is as scripted and contrived as a sitcom of drama.
Have fun though.

[quickesst]

9. signs and vehicles??

Some of y'all have been watching a completely different American Pickers than I've been watching since they started. Love the show plus the wide variety of items they look at and sometimes buy. Those two guys have been doing this for a long long time, and although it has been more organized 4 television, they are 100% legit. I just got through watching their special about how they started and how Mike Wolfe started out recording on his cell phone for his own personal use.
Oh yeah, there are a lot of shows that I do not like, and I'm pretty sure no one gives a tinker's damn whether I do or not.

[Marthe48]

13. I haven't watched for a long time

I stopped watching in 2017. It seemed like the shows of 14-15-16 were not showing many things I wanted to know about, or could afford to buy.

I'll take pictures and they can decide if they want to stop by. I started collecting out of the closets in my parents' house when I was 8. When we got married, my husband embraced collecting wholeheartedly. lol

[quickesst]

16. that's great

I have always enjoyed the show. As a matter of fact I have it on my favorites list to record every new show. If someone asked me some of the things that I would have done differently in my past, one thing is that I would have been a picker. Congratulations, and I hope you make a lot of money. I would be curious know how it went if you would be willing to come back and tell us about your experience with American Pickers. Good luck!

[Marthe48]

17. I sent pictures to be reviewed by their team

I was looking on Google to see if anyone writes about their experience with the show, but haven't found any links. I'd like to see how the process works.

[mountain grammy]

10. How fun..let us know if you get on

Hope you do well.

[dchill]

11. I like it! Hope you have a great time!

[Elwood P Dowd]

12. COVID had shut them down for a few months. They've been running lots of old shows and some early

footage from over 10 years ago that has never been seen before. Hope Danielle isn't leaving. I read somewhere she might get her own show and leave the Pickers even though she is close friends with Mike Wolfe and his wife.

Some of the shows can get boring when they spend so much time on motorcycles and bicycles. Other than that complaint, it's one of the few reality shows worth watching. The History Channel has really gone down in recent years.

[Marthe48]

15. I'm wondering if they'll mask up

The only people in my house since March have been my kids and 1 grand child, just for a few minutes a few times.

[Marthe48]

18. I've been sorting papers, photos and books this week

I found a copy of The American Pickers, published in 2011. If they come, maybe I'll see if they'll sign it for me. What a souvenir

I took a break from papers and pictures to sort tubs today. Whether the pickers come or not, I am focused on cleaning out the house. At least sorting.

[Vinca]

19. Please come to my house when you're done. I've got tubs to sort, too.

[Marthe48]

20. haha

5 years ago, I'd jump at the invitation. Now, it'll be 5 years before I'm done with mine! Lol