Dayton Daily News

Your rare antiques could appear on an episode of ‘American Pickers’

TV showis looking to showcase unique Americana collection­s throughout Ohio.

- ByAshleyMo­or StaffWrite­r Contact this reporter at ashley.moor@coxinc.com.

Do you have a large collection of antiques or vintage Americana items just collecting dust in a corner of your home, garage or attic? If so, you (and your antiques) might have a chance to appear on a popular television show.

“American Pickers,” a television show dedicated to Americana artifacts and antiqueson­theHistory­Channel, is looking to showcase the rarest vintage items that can be found in Ohio and throughout the rest of the country on its 22nd season. To accomplish this, they are calling upon the interestin­g characters with interestin­g items throughout the state of Ohio to submit a descriptio­n of their collection­s for a chance to appear on the show. Co-hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz plan on paying a visit to Ohio in October.

The cast of “American Pickers” willbefoll­owingall guidelines and protocols for safe filming as outlined by the state. Though they plan to visit Ohio in October, they may opt to reschedule filming dates as new developmen­ts are announced concerning the coronaviru­s pandemic in the state.

The television show is only seeking submission­s of private collection­s, which means that it will not be accepting submission­s from stores, flea markets, museums, auctions, businesses or anything open to the public.

After looking through an antiques collection, show hosts Wolfe and Fritz may decide to sell in their antique shops or, in some cases, put in their personal collection­s.

To apply for a chance for your antique items to appear on the television show, call 1-855-OLD-RUST (653-7878) or send the showan email at AmericanPi­ckers@cineflix. com. Be sure to include your name, city and state, contact informatio­n and a brief descriptio­n ofyour collection.

For more informatio­n about “American Pickers,” visit their Facebook page (Facebook.com/AmericanPi­ckers).

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D ?? MikeWolfe and Frank Fitz of the hit TV series “American Pickers” on History will be seeking out unique and rare collectibl­es throughout the Buckeye State this summer.
CONTRIBUTE­D MikeWolfe and Frank Fitz of the hit TV series “American Pickers” on History will be seeking out unique and rare collectibl­es throughout the Buckeye State this summer.

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