Everything, really???????? You would think the plots would have got alot more exciting by now if everything was written in a script.Like they would found Jimmy Hoffa's body by now or something.
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You would think the plots would have got alot more exciting by now if everything was written in a script.Like they would found Jimmy Hoffa's body by now or something.
I suspect that Mike and/or his crew comb through the rubble -- before the cameras roll -- and decide which objects they will highlight and discuss. When taping, they make it look like they just stumbled on these items. They probably even agree on the prices beforehand.
Old 04-06-2010, 11:33 PM
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First off, Thanks for all the positive comments.
This did not just happen. I know Mike from a couple years ago as I sold him some MC paper and he had seen the bikes. Last Jan I got a phone call and ask if I would like to be on the Pickers. They would buy the bike for my price. they arrived about 10:30 on a Saturday in Jan and did not leave till after 4. Lot of time for about 12 minutes of air time. Mike likes MCs and bikes while Frank is more into advertising.
We went out to the barn but the camera man has to get ahead and get us coming in the barn, going up the stairs ect[sic]. The Springfield is in the picture as it is next to the stairs. They asked about one hi-wheeler but that was my sons and not for sale. Liked a lot of tin cans but were not for sale. The bike in the barn was moved back of the barn before they got up there so they could "discover" it as they moved farther along. Bought a couple cigar display pieces in bad shape that I didn't value as much as they paid. The Royal Blue sign used to hang on my fathers store. Nice porcelain sign but to large to be real valuable so I let it go.
On to the basement and the Star hi-wheeler. That was put in my shop area ahead of us coming down so I could bring it before the camera.The Star has a long way to go before it will bring the money they think it is worth. More advertising again but not for sale. I sold Mike a Harley-Davidson horn for his offer (this was not shown), has a broken missing bracket and was glad to take his money.
All in all, it was a very interesting day and a lot of fun. Really were nice guys to deal with. I think I made out very good and I hope they get the prices they claim the items are worth. I took my INGO bike out and showed Mike how it works then let him ride it but they did not show that segment. I think they made a really nice story in the allotted time. John Davidson