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A companion book to the History Channel show American Pickers. The book will be a prescriptive, how-to on finding hidden gems across America and what the average person can do to find treasures, as well as the character's adventures "picking" across America. The book will shine a spotlight on the picking world's outrageous characters, from the eccentric collectors and obsessive stockpilers to the elite dealers, art directors, and interior designers who depend on these uncommon finds to lend a special touch to their own businesses.

Contents:

• What is a Picker?
• Free Styling
• Breaking the Ice
• Primary & Secondary Searches
• Shop til You Pop
• What's It Worth?
• Buyers Everywhere
• The Professionals (Major Pro Buyers intro)
• Mantiques (Old stuff guys will buy)
• What's Next
• Picker Speak