We all know a hoarder with a basement full of odd pieces. Well, American Pickers on the History Channel follows Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz as they pick through other people’s junk all across the country. Thus, we compiled a list of the biggest and most successful picks from the show. These items will have you calling up a financial advisor in hopes your own home holds treasures!
Polarimeter, $1,000
Now, this one is a bit confusing. Frank Fritz actually paid $1,000 to a customer for a polarimeter he owned already. This South Carolina native had seen the special antique polarimeter on American Pickers, so he reached out to Fritz in order to purchase it. After the man sent $300 to Fritz, he never received anything. Thus, the man filed a lawsuit, but Fritz didn’t show up at court. Alas, the judge awarded the man $1000 settlement.
Polarimeter, $1,000
Slideshow Banners, $5,000
Maybe if you’re a big fan of the show you recall the duo’s trip to Easton, Pennsylvania in the season three premiere. In Easton, they toured an abandoned amusement park with tour guide, Neal Fennel. Fennel is known locally as “Balloons the Clown.” When Fritz and Wolfe spotted old slideshow banners, they paid just $700 for them. Once the banners were appraised at between $5,000 and $6,000, the pickers generously gave $5,000 to their faithful guide.
Slideshow Banners, $5,000