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PAMD · Veteran Member

The trilogy from Hell: Pawn Stars, American Restoration, and Counting Cars..

Izzy Ryder · Senior Member

American Pickers are also tied in with those other three as was shown in a recent Pawn Stars episode where they all met at Sturgis bike rally to celebrate Chumley's 30th birthday, so you might as well call them, the "quadrilogy from Hell".

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PAMD · Veteran Member

With regards to the episode which shows the White Castle restaurant in the elderly gentleman's front yard, in Ohio, I actually know the family, and the story is interesting.

Yes, they showed up, unannounced, or I should say that an advance team appeared two days before the shoot, scouted the place out, inquired as to whether it was okay for them to film there, had him sign releases, then "Frank and Mike" appeared, on queue - and at the appointed time. They looked around, purchased several items on camera, then hung around and low-balled the poor guy on much of his other stuff. He sold about half of an 18,000LB GVW delivery truck full of stuff to them.

They also had him sign permissions for them to send other "referral purchasers" to his location - and the White Castle restaurant was sold within two months after their visit, and before the episode's initial airing.

He, and his family hold them in total disdain. He has been inundated with visitors since the episode, however, is is careful of telling his story because of permissions which he signed.

What a sour taste this leaves in one's mouth...

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1Moparsick0 · Senior Member

No way they get those items that cheap...!! I can't beilieve they get antiques from people at flea market prices!! I enjoy the show for some aspects, but you never see them actually sell the stuff they pick. WTF!?!?!?!?

1Moparsick0 · Senior Member

Woah.... But still where do they sell that scrap that they are show on the program purchasing... I know they scrape the that are shown on the program, but I didn't know it was that nasty and depth of the

Izzy Ryder · Senior Member

PAMD wrote:
With regards to the episode which shows the White Castle restaurant in the elderly gentleman's front yard, in Ohio, I actually know the family, and the story is interesting.
Yes, they showed up, unannounced, or I should say that an advance team appeared two days before the shoot, scouted the place out, inquired as to whether it was okay for them to film there, had him sign releases, then "Frank and Mike" appeared, on queue - and at the appointed time. They looked around, purchased several items on camera, then hung around and low-balled the poor guy on much of his other stuff. He sold about half of an 18,000LB GVW delivery truck full of stuff to them.
They also had him sign permissions for them to send other "referral purchasers" to his location - and the White Castle restaurant was sold within two months after their visit, and before the episode's initial airing.
He, and his family hold them in total disdain. He has been inundated with visitors since the episode, however, is is careful of telling his story because of permissions which he signed.
What a sour taste this leaves in one's mouth...

-- Edited by PAMD on Sunday 11th of November 2012 05:58:32 PM

So they blame Frank and Mike but not the TV network that convinced them to sign waivers?

Did somebody release their address to the public without their permission?

Seems a bit misdirected.

PAMD · Veteran Member

One of the "Antiques and Collectibles Forums" had knowledge of the location, however, what the family had the problem with was the tactics used to convince him to sell just about everything on the property; and apparently, he has been rethinking his choice to participate in the show.

I do agree, the production company bares the brunt of the responsibility for the waivers. From what I understand, he was required to grant access to certain parties for a period of 30 days, for "purposes of viewing, and offering to purchase property, personal and real". At one point, there were two tractor-trailers there to retrieve items purchased by other wholesalers. From what the relatives told me, there is very little in the way of antiques left on the premises.

He still talks to those who stop by, but from what I am told, he misses "giving the tours" to people who just happened by.

ElGuapo · Guru

Strange. I have felt that Frank was arrogant. I once heard him state that he never goes higher than his first price.

Certainly, I do not like the "30 days of availability", to other sellers. Do you think Frank and Mike sell the addresses to other dealers for a price???????

(Never will they get one of my Luchadore masks!!!!!!)

ElGuapo · Guru

I have been watching reruns of "American Pickers" today. I can see how people are pressured by Frank and Mike. There the seller is on the spot, cameras pointed at them, boom mike above their heads, and then Mike and Frank give them their "sad" story. Well, we are pickers, we have come a long way, we have lots of expenses........etc........so will you give the item to us for 1/3 of its cost?????

admin · Member

Pawn Stars ex agents suing History for 5 Million bucks alleging that the Harrison's and Chumlee struck it rich with their hit show -- and then turned their backs on the agents who brokered their initial contracts, but they're suing History?? http://www.tmz.com...........lawsuit-ex-agent/

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anotheridiot · Guru

all I see with these shows is a hell of alot of cash changing hands and wonder how interested the IRS is going to be getting in these reality shows.