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American Pickers: The Complete Season 1

Average Customer Rating: 5.0
Release Date: 2010-06-01
Publisher:A&E HOME VIDEO
Actors: Mike Wolf; Frank Fritz; Danielle Colby
Aspect ratio:1.33:1
Audience rating:PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Format: Closed-captioned; Color; DVD; NTSC
Language:Unknown: English;
Weight:0.3 pounds

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In small towns, and along America's back roads, treasures are waiting to be uncovered--valuable relics from our history that are hidden in junk piles, buried in barns and stacked in garages. It takes experts to find them...and turn rust to riches. Season One of AMERICAN PICKERS on HISTORY follows highly skilled 'pickers' Mike Wolfe, owner of Antique Archaeology in Iowa, and his business partner Frank Fritz, as they hunt down objects with historical, collectible and pop culture value that have been long forgotten by their owners. From a vintage Harley to a one-of-a-kind Ferris wheel, each treasure hunt uncovers weird and wonderful Americana, offering a glimpse into a little-known side of the antiques business. Along the way, Mike and Frank meet people whose own stories open a window into American lives and history.

DISC 1 (4 episodes, approx 180 min): Big Bear / Super Scooter / White Castle on the Farm / Invisible Pump

DISC 2 (4 episodes, approx 180 min): Back Breaker / Mole Man / Frank's Gamble / 5 Acres of Junk

DISC 3 (4 half-hour episodes, approx 92 min): Bigfoot in Alabama / Know When to Fold / Fill er Up / Leland's Cafe

Customer reviews


« A great companion piece to "Hoarders" as therapy! »
American Pickers: The Complete Season One
12 Episodes on 3 Discs, released on June 8, 2010

"American Pickers" is a show in the History Channel that really ought to run back to back with "Hoarders" on A&E. Mike Wolfe and business partner Frank Fritz call themselves "pickers" and are the owner of Antique Archaeology in Iowa where they hunt for unique, old, rusty antiques in hopes of flipping them for a profit.

Mike and Frank do not go for the obvious choices, but really dig deep through piles of junk to find relics like a saddle, metal signs, an old cigarette vending machine or soda pop machine, or their favorite pick-ups involving "man-tiques" like motorcycle parts and relics. Meeting the people who have collected (or hoarded) this stuff for generations always is a story in itself when they reveal how they obtained certain items in the first place. Mike and Frank love to delve into American history by learning about rare pieces.

It is an educational and interesting show and I bet it stirred the pot for a lot of people sitting at home to wonder what their stuff is worth. But as you can see on the show, sometimes your stuff is worth zip, especially when it can be turned over to reveal a $9.99 sticker! Assuming your junk has value could really initiate and aggravate hoarding symptoms and watching the show does not develop the skill of how to find pieces worth something since they seem to "pick" some of the most unlikely items.

While antiques themselves are not my bag, resale and flipping is very alluring and fun to watch. Not as much as the psychologically hypnotizing "Hoarders" show, but pretty cool nonetheless.

Bonus Features: None
Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2010-09-07
« I love these guys! »
I love American Pickers, Frank & Mike are my heroes! Driving around the countryside sniffing out deals. Free men unencumbered, no 9 to 5 for them! Mike has got the best attitude too, the guy is 100% energy. I use the show to help improve my picking skills when I am at garage sales. (Which Frank & Mike seem to look down there noses at) What I find at garage sales, I flip on Ebay, usually for good money. Check out my blog at:

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You'll be surprised what I have found $$$ :)
Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-09-06
« Very entertaining show »
This show is great. Very entertaining and watchable. DVD format is excellent and content is good.
Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-08-27
« Entertaining and Educational »
I started out being a fan of Antiques Road Show. Always fun to guess the value of something and learn a little something in the process. The newer shows like Pawn Stars and American Pickers continue with that same theme of seeing old and interesting items and getting an education about them at the same time. Particularly with American Pickers, if you've ever enjoyed rummaging through the items at a garage sale, hoping to uncover that one treasure you might not even expect to find, then this is a show that will appeal to you. Mike and Frank know what to look for and with all their vast experience, they know what things are worth. It's been enjoyable watching these professional pickers in action.
Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-08-05
« AMERICAN PICKERS IS GREAT! »
We bought the "American Pickers: The Complete Season 1" DVD after we had watched the Season 2 shows that have aired so far. We were very satisfied with the Season 1 shows and the quality of the DVD. If you collect old items, of any kind, (which we once did) you will love this series. You will really enjoy this DVD if you are into old cars, motorcycles, bicycles, related signs, etc
Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-07-31
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