"American Pickers" mistake
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"American Pickers" mistake
I was watching American Pickers the other night when they found a tri-power set-up that they said was off an original 58 Corvette and how it was a great find even though it was missing the center carb. They also paid big bucks for an original 67 Corvette steering wheel. It was a 3 spoke vinyl wheel that had a rectangular horn button in each of the spokes. I think it might have been off a Ford LTD.
It makes me wonder about all these other "rare" finds on that show.
Jim
It makes me wonder about all these other "rare" finds on that show.
Jim
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Yea....I also saw those shows. I really like the program, but I really doubt a lot of their "worth" estimates. I also think a lot of them "good old country folk," are taking those two city slickers for a ride.
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I'm sure YOU are correct
I agree - I've noticed them make lots of mistakes about automotive items. Ever notice how they completely ignore many cars that appear in the background as they are in barns, wharehouses, etc?
I think they're out of their league on the details of most automotive items. They do seem pretty knowledgeable on motorcycles and Harleys in particular, from what I've seen.
My SO, who is pretty good about antiques and collectables, thinks they are OK on general items.
Remember it is a "staged for TV" event!
I think they're out of their league on the details of most automotive items. They do seem pretty knowledgeable on motorcycles and Harleys in particular, from what I've seen.
My SO, who is pretty good about antiques and collectables, thinks they are OK on general items.
Remember it is a "staged for TV" event!
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That few hundred dollars (considering gas prices) they make cruising the nation don't begin to pay their bills. Clearly their money is made 'touting' their hyped up finds and making the watchers think we can all quit work and become junk dealers and strike it rich.
Between Pawn Stars, Desert Kings, Axe Men, Swamp People, etc. you would think every blue collar working stiff had incredibly exciting lives at their everyday jobs every day and the fate of the world rested on their routine decisions.
The one REALLY exciting job will never be televised -- running a confession booth at a cathouse.
Between Pawn Stars, Desert Kings, Axe Men, Swamp People, etc. you would think every blue collar working stiff had incredibly exciting lives at their everyday jobs every day and the fate of the world rested on their routine decisions.
The one REALLY exciting job will never be televised -- running a confession booth at a cathouse.
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That few hundred dollars (considering gas prices) they make cruising the nation don't begin to pay their bills. Clearly their money is made 'touting' their hyped up finds and making the watchers think we can all quit work and become junk dealers and strike it rich.
Between Pawn Stars, Desert Kings, Axe Men, Swamp People, etc. you would think every blue collar working stiff had incredibly exciting lives at their everyday jobs every day and the fate of the world rested on their routine decisions.
The one REALLY exciting job will never be televised -- running a confession booth at a cathouse.
Between Pawn Stars, Desert Kings, Axe Men, Swamp People, etc. you would think every blue collar working stiff had incredibly exciting lives at their everyday jobs every day and the fate of the world rested on their routine decisions.
The one REALLY exciting job will never be televised -- running a confession booth at a cathouse.
Last edited by Dan Hampton; May 5, 2011 at 01:00 PM.
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That few hundred dollars (considering gas prices) they make cruising the nation don't begin to pay their bills. Clearly their money is made 'touting' their hyped up finds and making the watchers think we can all quit work and become junk dealers and strike it rich.
Between Pawn Stars, Desert Kings, Axe Men, Swamp People, etc. you would think every blue collar working stiff had incredibly exciting lives at their everyday jobs every day and the fate of the world rested on their routine decisions.
The one REALLY exciting job will never be televised -- running a confession booth at a cathouse.
Between Pawn Stars, Desert Kings, Axe Men, Swamp People, etc. you would think every blue collar working stiff had incredibly exciting lives at their everyday jobs every day and the fate of the world rested on their routine decisions.
The one REALLY exciting job will never be televised -- running a confession booth at a cathouse.
Maybe you should become a priest and start the show. Would be interesting.
I thought for a long time that the economics of the show just weren't what they should be for it to be profitable. Of course, it may be different in Iowa where these two are from.
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On the Storage Wars program its different than it was. 10+ years ago, I had a storage rental and got in tight with the owner. He let me have first pass at any units that went into arrears. 98% of it was junk, the other 2% was gold. Units I wanted I did the cleanout, and we split the take. Good times.
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They surely don't know much about cars. Some of the things they say about them are a pure comedy.
That old coot that sold them the CS buckle with the bullet stuck in it could hardly wipe the grin off his face. They raved about it being such a significant civil war artifact. It was a pure unadulterated fake, and the old guy knew it. He could hardy hold it in.
That old coot that sold them the CS buckle with the bullet stuck in it could hardly wipe the grin off his face. They raved about it being such a significant civil war artifact. It was a pure unadulterated fake, and the old guy knew it. He could hardy hold it in.
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That is the most glaring issue to me. That POS Sprinter they ride around in probably runs $50K, and that is probably the least of their overhead. I laugh at the $50/$150 profit here and there and figure they must be working for about .45 an hour. The economics just don't make any sense. Fun show to watch, though, but anyone trying to replicate their business in real life will probably not make the cover of the Harvard Business Review.
If they're like me, they can save motel bills by sleeping in the van.
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other words come to mind as well, butttttt
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Just a TV show, and I bet they make plenty for their efforts while having a good time. The show bought the Van and the gas. I agree though that they need a better technical advisor. That episode is pretty old now. Maybe they will improve.
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