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Know someone with a cool collection of antiques, collectibles or dust-covered old “junk” they’ve been holding onto for years in the hopes of someday cashing in?
The time may be now.
American Pickers, the A&E reality series following collectors Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz as they scour the country in search of “rusty gold” is coming to Florida.
The production will hit the road to begin filming a 19th season this winter, and they’re already scouting out possible stops in the Sunshine State.
Via a news release from the production:
“The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two aboutAmerica’s past along the way. If you or someoneyou know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques thatthe Pickers can spendthe betterpartofthedaylookingthrough, sendusyour name,phonenumber,locationand descriptionofthecollection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST.”
The 18th season of American Pickers is set to debut on Jan. 22.
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