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sierra11b · 24 April 2012, 04:24 PM

I've been a fan since it started and love the fact it's like Antiques Roadshow but actually on the road...

But the one thing that kinda bothers me is that Mike Wolfe - the lead picker of the show - wears a modern Bell and Ross.

Don't get me wrong! I think Bell and Ross has its place in the watch world but I expected a vintage piece from someone so into vintage stuff. I want to reach through my screen and strap-on a 1675 so bad!

Anyone else a fan of the show?

gmh1013 · 24 April 2012, 05:29 PM

I like the girl.... tat's and all....there is something about her
I record it ...and watch it but they should focus more on her and less on the guy with the beard

Too Old · 24 April 2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

I like the girl.... tat's and all....there is something about her
I record it ...and watch it but they should focus more on her and less on the guy with the beard

Agreed!!

bayerische · 24 April 2012, 05:47 PM

I watch it occasionally. Rather scripted though I think...

Lol-x · 24 April 2012, 06:20 PM

I really like this show.

However the guys are a little cooky. I mean they travel across the U.S.A. looking for what is a little better than pieces of rusted stuff, old and broken toys, gas station signs, pumps and other what might be termed 'expensive junk'.

It has a novelty value for me, and that's why I like the show.

However, right after is the Las Vegas Pawn Shop show with Chumlee. Those guys buys some really cool stuff and they just sit in their shop and wait for the guys to come to them.

This is to be contrasted to the other Pawn Broker show/shop in Chicago where they get mostly rubbish and seem to have family feuds all the time, that does my head in.

Then there is OCC American Choppers which has turned into a soap-drama between the father and his sons. Forget about showing how these awesome motorcycles are made, all they seem to focus upon is how the fathers feelings are hurt and how the sons no longer talk to him etc. etc. etc.

Man my brain hurts........where is the 'off' button on the remote.

Andad · 24 April 2012, 06:25 PM

How about those Repo's?

sierra11b · 24 April 2012, 06:27 PM

I enjoy the Original Pawn Stars as well and agree that American Pickers is probably scripted. If it wasn't I'm sure we'd see a lot more of them getting run off property with shotguns. Both are very entertaining imho which is what it's all about.

I'm over OCC... I used to watch years back but ongoing family feud is ridiculous and I refuse to watch anymore. That ship has sailed.

sierra11b · 24 April 2012, 06:32 PM

Here's a picture of Mike Wolfe with the Blue Bell and Ross BR03-92

Monte Cristo · 24 April 2012, 06:59 PM

Agree 100% Pawn Stars in Las Vegas

is an excellent show and you tend to learn something new from each episode with all the interesting items people bring in. The other show you are reffering to is Hardcore Pawn

Its based in Detroit and is all about the owners kids feuding over control of the store and the loons that walk through the door trying to pawn their fake jewelry.

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I really like this show.

However the guys are a little cooky. I mean they travel across the U.S.A. looking for what is a little better than pieces of rusted stuff, old and broken toys, gas station signs, pumps and other what might be termed 'expensive junk'.

It has a novelty value for me, and that's why I like the show.

However, right after is the Las Vegas Pawn Shop show with Chumlee. Those guys buys some really cool stuff and they just sit in their shop and wait for the guys to come to them.

This is to be contrasted to the other Pawn Broker show/shop in Chicago where they get mostly rubbish and seem to have family feuds all the time, that does my head in.

Then there is OCC American Choppers which has turned into a soap-drama between the father and his sons. Forget about showing how these awesome motorcycles are made, all they seem to focus upon is how the fathers feelings are hurt and how the sons no longer talk to him etc. etc. etc.

Man my brain hurts........where is the 'off' button.

padi56 · 24 April 2012, 06:59 PM

Yes I watch it regular and I like Cash Cowboys very similar but they only travel around Canada only.

mbuckley · 24 April 2012, 07:03 PM

All of these shows are scripted-some more entertaining than others---I wish the Golds would lose their shop---that show tries the nerves.

bayerische · 24 April 2012, 07:07 PM

Pawn Stars is indeed great. Of course it's scripted, but in an interesting way.

OCC... Horrible.

HL65 · 24 April 2012, 07:10 PM

I enjoy the show as well. I can't understand how they make money on some of the junk they buy. I guess there is a buyer for everything though...

tattooedfagin · 24 April 2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

I like the girl.... tat's and all....there is something about her
I record it ...and watch it but they should focus more on her and less on the guy with the beard

i'm a sucker for a tattooed lady

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I watch it occasionally. Rather scripted though I think...

x2, they show some truly great stuff but i fail to see how it's all found by simply driving down a highway & cold calling doors with a camera crew in tow....much prefer Swamp People

tranny · 24 April 2012, 09:10 PM

I love that show. +1 to the suicide girl, and +1 to the scripting, but I don't care so much. At least their lines aren't scripted like in Pawn Stars. I think most of the stuff they "find" is people calling in wanting to be on the show. You can tell the introduction scenes are faked. The rest of the "pick" is pretty genuine, though.

Last night, they had a Von Dutch bike that was thought to be lost on the show. Mike actually bought it. Pretty sweet.

dddrees · 24 April 2012, 09:18 PM

Pawn Stars is my favorite because of the interesting items you get to see.

Route 66 · 24 April 2012, 10:54 PM

I watch the show but I don't really know why because what those guys buy to me, looks like just a bunch of rusty old junk.

I'm not usually a fan of tattoos on women either but there is something about Danielle; she has beautiful eyes and I like her attitude with the guys.

BarkMaster · 24 April 2012, 10:56 PM

I tend to watch the shows about storage auctions (there are a few)...

I used to do those myself for a couple of years for the entertainment value. I ended up with a lot of stuff to get rid of...

azguy · 25 April 2012, 01:08 AM

anyone see the Von Dutch bike they scored last night

Some history on VD for those that have no idea:

http://www.letterville.com/articles/...tch/index.html

TattooedGQ · 25 April 2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

I like the girl.... tat's and all....there is something about her
I record it ...and watch it but they should focus more on her and less on the guy with the beard

You guys know she's a burlesque dancer, right??....although sadly, married with kids.

azguy · 25 April 2012, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

You guys know she's a burlesque dancer, right??....although sadly, married with kids.

NO, I think she's a roller derby chick, if I'm not mistaken.....

wantonebad · 25 April 2012, 01:37 AM

I do watch these shows but my latest obsession is Chasing Classic Cars, did anyone see last weeks? Wayne went through a collection of a man who had passed away after collecting for more than 70 years. This guy restored nothing, everything he had was original and he had license plates and bikes from all over the world. Wayne bought a Thor motor cycle, can't wait till he gets it back in working order!!

jrd21 · 25 April 2012, 01:51 AM

Visited their Nashville store in March, pretty cool.

azguy · 25 April 2012, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

I do watch these shows but my latest obsession is Chasing Classic Cars

Great show, love it

gmh1013 · 25 April 2012, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

You guys know she's a burlesque dancer, right??....although sadly, married with kids.

I wish she would do a Playboy issue.....now that I WOULD buy along with 500k more men and maybe a few women even

TattooedGQ · 25 April 2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

NO, I think she's a roller derby chick, if I'm not mistaken.....

According to Wikipedia it's burlesque....the derby chicks scare me.

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

I wish she would do a Playboy issue.....now that I WOULD buy along with 500k more men and maybe a few women even

I'm one of those 500k!

Watchdog · 25 April 2012, 06:53 AM

I like the show but getting tired of it.

azguy · 26 April 2012, 12:59 AM

danny.jpg

24 April 2012, 04:24 PM	#1
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Anyone watch American Pickers? I've been a fan since it started and love the fact it's like Antiques Roadshow but actually on the road... But the one thing that kinda bothers me is that Mike Wolfe - the lead picker of the show - wears a modern Bell and Ross. Don't get me wrong! I think Bell and Ross has its place in the watch world but I expected a vintage piece from someone so into vintage stuff. I want to reach through my screen and strap-on a 1675 so bad! Anyone else a fan of the show?

24 April 2012, 05:47 PM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I watch it occasionally. Rather scripted though I think... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

24 April 2012, 06:20 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,269	I really like this show. However the guys are a little cooky. I mean they travel across the U.S.A. looking for what is a little better than pieces of rusted stuff, old and broken toys, gas station signs, pumps and other what might be termed 'expensive junk'. It has a novelty value for me, and that's why I like the show. However, right after is the Las Vegas Pawn Shop show with Chumlee. Those guys buys some really cool stuff and they just sit in their shop and wait for the guys to come to them. This is to be contrasted to the other Pawn Broker show/shop in Chicago where they get mostly rubbish and seem to have family feuds all the time, that does my head in. Then there is OCC American Choppers which has turned into a soap-drama between the father and his sons. Forget about showing how these awesome motorcycles are made, all they seem to focus upon is how the fathers feelings are hurt and how the sons no longer talk to him etc. etc. etc. Man my brain hurts........where is the 'off' button on the remote. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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24 April 2012, 05:29 PM	#2
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	I like the girl.... tat's and all....there is something about her I record it ...and watch it but they should focus more on her and less on the guy with the beard

24 April 2012, 06:27 PM	#7
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	I enjoy the Original Pawn Stars as well and agree that American Pickers is probably scripted. If it wasn't I'm sure we'd see a lot more of them getting run off property with shotguns. Both are very entertaining imho which is what it's all about. I'm over OCC... I used to watch years back but ongoing family feud is ridiculous and I refuse to watch anymore. That ship has sailed.

24 April 2012, 06:32 PM	#8
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Here's a picture of Mike Wolfe with the Blue Bell and Ross BR03-92

24 April 2012, 07:03 PM	#11
mbuckley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Norman, Oklahoma Watch: Exp II Posts: 616	All of these shows are scripted-some more entertaining than others---I wish the Golds would lose their shop---that show tries the nerves.

24 April 2012, 07:07 PM	#12
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Pawn Stars is indeed great. Of course it's scripted, but in an interesting way. OCC... Horrible. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,491	I enjoy the show as well. I can't understand how they make money on some of the junk they buy. I guess there is a buyer for everything though... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	I love that show. +1 to the suicide girl, and +1 to the scripting, but I don't care so much. At least their lines aren't scripted like in Pawn Stars. I think most of the stuff they "find" is people calling in wanting to be on the show. You can tell the introduction scenes are faked. The rest of the "pick" is pretty genuine, though. Last night, they had a Von Dutch bike that was thought to be lost on the show. Mike actually bought it. Pretty sweet.

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Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I watch the show but I don't really know why because what those guys buy to me, looks like just a bunch of rusty old junk. I'm not usually a fan of tattoos on women either but there is something about Danielle; she has beautiful eyes and I like her attitude with the guys.

24 April 2012, 10:56 PM	#18
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I tend to watch the shows about storage auctions (there are a few)... I used to do those myself for a couple of years for the entertainment value. I ended up with a lot of stuff to get rid of... __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

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wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,843	I do watch these shows but my latest obsession is Chasing Classic Cars, did anyone see last weeks? Wayne went through a collection of a man who had passed away after collecting for more than 70 years. This guy restored nothing, everything he had was original and he had license plates and bikes from all over the world. Wayne bought a Thor motor cycle, can't wait till he gets it back in working order!! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

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Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,744	I like the show but getting tired of it.

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