American Pickers might just be the most popular reality show on the History Channel. People tune in to the show to watch Frank and Mike as they make their way across the country to buy antiques from peoples’ private collections. The show has its fair share of oddities, and we’re not just talking about artifacts! Read on to find out what’s real and fake in the show, and what happens behind the scenes!
They Agree On A Price Before Haggling It Down
Frank and Mike sure appear like fair businessmen on the show. They always look like they never take advantage of people’s lack of knowledge or giving others a bad deal. Apparently, the truth is quite different from this. Apparently, the crew first agrees on a price before they film the scene – but then Frank and Mike will try to bring it down further in front of the cameras! All for the drama, we suppose.
They Agree On A Price Before Haggling It Down
The Producers Are The True Pickers
They make it look like Frank and Mike are the ones behind the antique operation, though the reality is that the producers are responsible for negotiating deals and scouting locations. A lot of people who have worked on the set have said that the producers and guests first agree on prices before they shoot the scene. After coming to an agreement, they ask the seller to give a higher price first for the camera.
The Producers Are The True Pickers