15. American Pickers
‘American Pickers’ is grounded in the haggling process, but as it turns out, the price bargain happens in advance. Guests who have been on the show have spoken out about the fact that locations are scouted by producers and not the pickers. This gives them a chance to investigate before they start shooting and takes any type of real discoveries off the table to begin with. The character of “Hobo Jack” isn’t even a homeless man. He’s a successful collector and owner of multiple properties. The first time he has ever been called a hobo was as a result of the show, largely because producers thought it would add another layer to their storytelling process.
American Pickers
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