anyone watch american pickers on history channel?

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  • obamaismyuncle
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 12-31-08
    • 17801

    #36
    Originally posted by pavyracer
    Something doesn't add up. They drive 1000 miles round trip in a diesel van spending $4.50 or more per gallon on gas and buy 3 items to make a $100 profit.

    correct. it's on the "history channel" all these shows are meant to show/teach history. just like pawn stars the focal point of that show is when they bring in a guy who knows a ton on an item and explains all of its history
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    • CMNoney
      SBR MVP
      • 02-07-11
      • 2129

      #37
      Not as good as pawnstars, but still a solid show.
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      • RL75
        SBR Wise Guy
        • 04-03-11
        • 693

        #38
        Problem I have with the show is the way they inflate their profits.

        Picked $50
        Valued at $450
        Profit $400

        There's no way in hell they get their "Valued" price for most of that crap.

        Storage Wars is the same way. Locker bought at $500 bucks. Dave estimates every locker at like $10 grand. I really hate that Dave guy.
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        • StraitShooter
          SBR Posting Legend
          • 07-22-09
          • 10464

          #39
          I have been watching that detroit pawn shop too..So real that its`real...lol at the`customers

          and I like that bitchy brunette Ashley..think shes kinda hot hmnnthupthupthupthuphm

          there is a line like the one at disney world ride except everyone has a vcr or playstation in their hand
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          • Eleven
            SBR Wise Guy
            • 02-07-09
            • 730

            #40
            Its not bad, pawnstars is better though.
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            • 4uk4life
              SBR MVP
              • 12-09-10
              • 3302

              #41
              Originally posted by spurginobili
              I watched the first few shows, but got bored with it. I did see a good episode recently where they were asked by William Shatner to help he and his wife find stuff for their ranch house.

              They filmed that episode not far from where I live. I love watching the show. I like Pawn Stars better but could sit and watch either one all day as long as you throw a little man vs food in there somewhere.
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              • bill2266
                SBR MVP
                • 10-17-07
                • 2016

                #42
                true story i never watch it, and the fat guy with the beard try to pick up my wife at a club that her and her friend went to here in vegas. What a dam slop
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                • BRAVES1985
                  SBR MVP
                  • 05-23-10
                  • 4250

                  #43
                  Originally posted by bill2266
                  true story i never watch it, and the fat guy with the beard try to pick up my wife at a club that her and her friend went to here in vegas. What a dam slop

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                  • sonyman
                    Restricted User
                    • 06-08-10
                    • 419

                    #44
                    -------------One man's junk is another man's treasure.

                    you got that exactly right
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                    • pavyracer
                      SBR Aristocracy
                      • 04-12-07
                      • 82828

                      #45
                      Originally posted by bill2266
                      true story i never watch it, and the fat guy with the beard try to pick up my wife at a club that her and her friend went to here in vegas. What a dam slop
                      How much did he offer to pick her? Did he go low or high?
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                      • borednaz
                        SBR MVP
                        • 08-28-10
                        • 3809

                        #46
                        He was obviously to low or the story would of read the fat **** stole my wife from me...
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                        • cant call it
                          SBR Hall of Famer
                          • 08-29-10
                          • 8817

                          #47
                          From what I have seen, they usually come to some kind of an agreement. That is not being ripped off.
                          The guys are smart. They know how to make money by doing easy things. Not bad IMO.
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                          • cant call it
                            SBR Hall of Famer
                            • 08-29-10
                            • 8817

                            #48
                            Originally posted by 4uk4life
                            They filmed that episode not far from where I live. I love watching the show. I like Pawn Stars better but could sit and watch either one all day as long as you throw a little man vs food in there somewhere.
                            dont forget the a team box set
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                            • Reno Paul
                              SBR MVP
                              • 02-11-10
                              • 1647

                              #49
                              Pickers is a good show...I like Pawn Stars a bit better as well.
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                              • sundin4prez
                                SBR MVP
                                • 03-09-10
                                • 1970

                                #50
                                i love this show, of coarse its scripted to a degree but it is pretty interesting with some of the stuff they find....
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                                • LarrysKid
                                  SBR Sharp
                                  • 03-17-10
                                  • 258

                                  #51
                                  I like the show, lots of interesting stuff that they buy.
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                                  • doublej95
                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                    • 01-26-10
                                    • 14094

                                    #52
                                    Originally posted by THE PROFIT
                                    they arent ripping anyone off. Something is worth as much as someone is willing to pay you for it now. I havent seen them steal anything

                                    Smartest business man here.
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                                    • tatommack
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 10-10-08
                                      • 4171

                                      #53
                                      i liked it at the start but now its blah
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                                      • tickingclock1
                                        SBR High Roller
                                        • 09-05-10
                                        • 162

                                        #54
                                        quality tv
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                                        • tickingclock1
                                          SBR High Roller
                                          • 09-05-10
                                          • 162

                                          #55
                                          I went to school close to where they are based.
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                                          • POTVINSUX
                                            SBR MVP
                                            • 10-14-08
                                            • 2423

                                            #56
                                            Fruits? It's like any other buisness there has to be some meat left on the bone. Great show interesting people one of the few I watch on television these days.
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                                            • White Rhino
                                              SBR Wise Guy
                                              • 09-05-09
                                              • 601

                                              #57
                                              I like just because I like to see all the random sht people have.
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                                              • txmagnolia2
                                                SBR High Roller
                                                • 10-01-10
                                                • 179

                                                #58
                                                I actually like watching the show. My husband and I like going antique auctions.
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                                                • senseionline
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                                                  • 08-20-10
                                                  • 1819

                                                  #59
                                                  i got whole bunch junk wish they buy it off from me
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                                                  • cobalt king
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                                                    • 12-20-08
                                                    • 1584

                                                    #60
                                                    I actually like that show, I could give a shit what they sell the stuff for I just love seeing the old kooks who have been hoarding shit for 50 years.
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                                                    • oakas
                                                      SBR MVP
                                                      • 02-17-07
                                                      • 1464

                                                      #61
                                                      I like Pickers, not as good as Hardcore Pawn or Swamp People.
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                                                      • cant call it
                                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                                        • 08-29-10
                                                        • 8817

                                                        #62
                                                        Originally posted by pavyracer
                                                        Something doesn't add up. They drive 1000 miles round trip in a diesel van spending $4.50 or more per gallon on gas and buy 3 items to make a $100 profit.
                                                        Did you also notice they were on television? I bet they get a few bucks for that too.
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                                                        • blahh
                                                          Restricted User
                                                          • 04-12-11
                                                          • 15

                                                          #63
                                                          yes

                                                          i love it. good show and shows alot of crazy shit
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                                                          • Deuce
                                                            BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                            • 01-12-08
                                                            • 29843

                                                            #64
                                                            That is how all these shows are though. Like my buddy told me when he went to the OCC in NY they didn't even have the shop to tour, it was just some bullshit room full of motorcycles. The pawn stars show too same thing, you go to the shop, nothing is for sale and all they sell is shirts and shit from the show. No one from the show is even there.
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                                                            • pavyracer
                                                              SBR Aristocracy
                                                              • 04-12-07
                                                              • 82828

                                                              #65
                                                              Originally posted by cant call it
                                                              Did you also notice they were on television? I bet they get a few bucks for that too.
                                                              The point was the show is fake. Sure I can fly or drive to Utah from Georgia to buy a rusty sign for $50 and bring it back here and sell it for $100. Would I make any money on it? No.

                                                              But if someone reimburses me for all my expenses and give me a salary on top to do it I can make a deal too and a living on top of it.
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                                                              • RoagBettor
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                                                                • 01-20-09
                                                                • 8355

                                                                #66
                                                                Yeah Swamp People is good television. I wouldn't want to be a dentist in Louisiana though.
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                                                                • cant call it
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                                                                  • 08-29-10
                                                                  • 8817

                                                                  #67
                                                                  Originally posted by pavyracer
                                                                  The point was the show is fake. Sure I can fly or drive to Utah from Georgia to buy a rusty sign for $50 and bring it back here and sell it for $100. Would I make any money on it? No. But if someone reimburses me for all my expenses and give me a salary on top to do it I can make a deal too and a living on top of it.
                                                                  I think the real point is that there is stuff like that all over the united states. You just have to know where to find it, and to have a source to sell it to. A guy could make good money if he was really into it and was able to judge value of a wide variety of random objects.
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                                                                  • oakas
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                                                                    • 02-17-07
                                                                    • 1464

                                                                    #68
                                                                    Did anyone watch Swamp People on Thursday?
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                                                                    • freeme
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                                                                      • 04-18-11
                                                                      • 31

                                                                      #69
                                                                      good show

                                                                      young kids in adult bodys funny to watch but nice 2 see what they come up with
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                                                                      • HartlMP19
                                                                        SBR Rookie
                                                                        • 01-24-11
                                                                        • 28

                                                                        #70
                                                                        Ill watch it if I find it while channel surfing. Pretty decent show
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