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Fri Aug 13, 2010 6:44 pm

iowegian wrote: Our VW club is having a show/picnic on Sunday. Only about 6 miles from Mike's shop. I should call him up and invite him to drive his single cab over.

yeah...you and him oughta get along just fine...start ya a new show...American Nose Pickers...bet you got a whole snoot fulla new material...

Fri Aug 13, 2010 7:58 pm

johnnypan wrote: iowegian wrote: Our VW club is having a show/picnic on Sunday. Only about 6 miles from Mike's shop. I should call him up and invite him to drive his single cab over.

yeah...you and him oughta get along just fine...start ya a new show...American Nose Pickers...bet you got a whole snoot fulla new material... 8) :lol: :lol: :D ZING

Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:14 pm

johnnypan wrote: iowegian wrote: Our VW club is having a show/picnic on Sunday. Only about 6 miles from Mike's shop. I should call him up and invite him to drive his single cab over.

yeah...you and him oughta get along just fine...start ya a new show...American Nose Pickers...bet you got a whole snoot fulla new material...
I'll let you know tomorrow night.
Word is that he will be there.
(and, yes, he is a "VW guy"and has a single cab.

Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:49 pm

iowegian wrote: johnnypan wrote: iowegian wrote: Our VW club is having a show/picnic on Sunday. Only about 6 miles from Mike's shop. I should call him up and invite him to drive his single cab over.

yeah...you and him oughta get along just fine...start ya a new show...American Nose Pickers...bet you got a whole snoot fulla new material...
I'll let you know tomorrow night.
Word is that he will be there.
(and, yes, he is a "VW guy"and has a single cab.

Maybe he could pick you some Ambient old school velcro shoes.

Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:46 am

Vanhag wrote: iowegian wrote: johnnypan wrote: iowegian wrote: Our VW club is having a show/picnic on Sunday. Only about 6 miles from Mike's shop. I should call him up and invite him to drive his single cab over.

yeah...you and him oughta get along just fine...start ya a new show...American Nose Pickers...bet you got a whole snoot fulla new material...
I'll let you know tomorrow night.
Word is that he will be there.
(and, yes, he is a "VW guy"and has a single cab.

Maybe he could pick you some Ambient old school velcro shoes.

LOL...Haters! :twisted:

Tue Sep 14, 2010 3:01 pm

I just realized last night, (hippie picker), maybe the only thing I dont like about these guys.

They cant pronounce the word "VOLKSWAGEN".
They pronounce it "VOTESWAGEN".

Hello, American Pickers, if you're out there, and you're truly VW guys, the name has an "L" and 'K" in it. Please Pronunciate.

Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:22 pm

VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: Hello, American Pickers, if your out there, and your truly VW guys, the name has an "L" and 'K" in it. Please Pronuciate.

You know what they say about those in glass houses.

Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:57 pm

VDubTech wrote: VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: Hello, American Pickers, if your out there, and your truly VW guys, the name has an "L" and 'K" in it. Please Pronuciate.

You know what they say about those in glass houses.

Even spell check caught the misspelling.
People need to remember the difference between "your" and "you're".

Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:20 am

If they were educated enthusiasts they wouldn't call a bus a van, nor would they show a pic of a bay and talk about it being a 65... I would be okay with them calling a bay a van, no harm no foul, but calling a 70s bus a 65?? come on now... These guys know their stuff that is for sure, but I really doubt they have any history with V.W's

Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:28 am

Russ Wolfe wrote: VDubTech wrote: VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: Hello, American Pickers, if your out there, and your truly VW guys, the name has an "L" and 'K" in it. Please Pronuciate.

You know what they say about those in glass houses.

Even spell check caught the misspelling.
People need to remember the difference between "your" and "you're".

Touche' :lol: Corrections have been made teachers.

:oops: Dang it, I have always had a problem with spelling and "proper" grammar. I do get in a hurry sometimes while typing, but I can throw a stone hard, fast and far.

Do youz guyz pronounce the name "VOTESWAGEN" too? I know its not just a location issue, I hear it all the time.

I love the show and its...it's entertaining.

Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:40 am

Again remember it is made for TV... They asked for a picture with him and a VW Bus and he found that one, how many pictures of him and the 65 do you think were taken back then.

Look at any of the shows like that and you will find mistakes all over, Ice Road Truckers has some in every show or Wrecked (which I know some inside on that show). They make them to entertain not educate.

Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:40 am

VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
Corrections have been made teachers.
spelling and "proper" grammer.

well, maybe not to the spelling....

Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:01 am

Well CRAP...Fixed it....too :oops:
I thought the topic was American Pickers...not Picky Americans.
You guys win... I take my ball and drive home now in my VOTESWAGEN.

Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:25 am

sorry, couldn't resist, I woke up kinda cranky, and SOMEbody had to catch hell...

Sorry if I offended you, I guess I should have used one of these :D

Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:28 am

I can take the hell. No worries. Not the first time and wont be the last. :lol: Peace and love right? 8-[

Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:02 am

I really like Pawn Stars so I thought that I would also really like this show, but no, I can't stand it. I've watched 3 episodes to see if it would get better but it hasn't for me.

I think the difference between the shows that irritates me is that Pickers aren't as honest, IMHO, as the Pawn Stars. Yes, they are both "reality" tv and it's staged but at least if a guy doesn't know what something is worth on Pawn Stars, they bring in someone that does and then barter. With Pickers I see them pick up things for virtually nothing (railroad lantern light) and act like it's worthless and doing the owner of the item a favour. The seller asked $25 and the Picker said, "How about $20?" Those items are worth a mint.

People need to earn a living but I just get that greasy used car lot feel from Pickers.

Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:03 am

The problem with your thought is that as you say, the pickers ask "how about $20". Not "take $20 or we'll kill your puppy". They ask a question, the owner of the items has a right to say "how about no".

Wed Sep 15, 2010 8:42 am

19super73 wrote: I really like Pawn Stars so I thought that I would also really like this show, but no, I can't stand it. I've watched 3 episodes to see if it would get better but it hasn't for me.

I think the difference between the shows that irritates me is that Pickers aren't as honest, IMHO, as the Pawn Stars. Yes, they are both "reality" tv and it's staged but at least if a guy doesn't know what something is worth on Pawn Stars, they bring in someone that does and then barter. With Pickers I see them pick up things for virtually nothing (railroad lantern light) and act like it's worthless and doing the owner of the item a favour. The seller asked $25 and the Picker said, "How about $20?" Those items are worth a mint.

People need to earn a living but I just get that greasy used car lot feel from Pickers.

Have you been to a flea market/ antique show?? I price all things at them to negotiate cause that is what happens (not so much at VW shows though due to a different market concept). Lets take the 2 toy trucks I bought Tuesday at Brimfield, The dealer wanted $170 for them "but I'll do $125" and I counter offered $120 ( I like even numbers). As far as railroad lanterns some are worth a lot but many are not big buck pieces. Next remember travel costs and "marketing" money (phone, listings,show space, ect) along with wasted stops ( "I got a garage full of old VW parts" = a pile of advanced trash that fit in one seat of a car). Then as true "pickers" they are buying to sell to a dealer that then sells to the collector.

Pawn Stars do some weird stuff, I have a bunch of toys I will sell them for way less than they have paid ( the duck pull toy was made by N N Hill 3 towns away from me and mint in box may (and I mean may ) sell for $150). They are also sitting in a store front waiting for stuff to show up that they then sell to the final buyer. They call in experts and have the seller come back, Pickers are at the house call and can only go on their knowledge or gut feeling (easy way to pay way to much and loose money) Total different land.

Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:44 am

WM971252 wrote: 19super73 wrote: I really like Pawn Stars so I thought that I would also really like this show, but no, I can't stand it. I've watched 3 episodes to see if it would get better but it hasn't for me.

I think the difference between the shows that irritates me is that Pickers aren't as honest, IMHO, as the Pawn Stars. Yes, they are both "reality" tv and it's staged but at least if a guy doesn't know what something is worth on Pawn Stars, they bring in someone that does and then barter. With Pickers I see them pick up things for virtually nothing (railroad lantern light) and act like it's worthless and doing the owner of the item a favour. The seller asked $25 and the Picker said, "How about $20?" Those items are worth a mint.

People need to earn a living but I just get that greasy used car lot feel from Pickers.

Have you been to a flea market/ antique show?? I price all things at them to negotiate cause that is what happens (not so much at VW shows though due to a different market concept). Lets take the 2 toy trucks I bought Tuesday at Brimfield, The dealer wanted $170 for them "but I'll do $125" and I counter offered $120 ( I like even numbers). As far as railroad lanterns some are worth a lot but many are not big buck pieces. Next remember travel costs and "marketing" money (phone, listings,show space, ect) along with wasted stops ( "I got a garage full of old VW parts" = a pile of advanced trash that fit in one seat of a car). Then as true "pickers" they are buying to sell to a dealer that then sells to the collector.

Pawn Stars do some weird stuff, I have a bunch of toys I will sell them for way less than they have paid ( the duck pull toy was made by N N Hill 3 towns away from me and mint in box may (and I mean may ) sell for $150). They are also sitting in a store front waiting for stuff to show up that they then sell to the final buyer. They call in experts and have the seller come back, Pickers are at the house call and can only go on their knowledge or gut feeling (easy way to pay way to much and loose money) Total different land. HEY!!What a coincidence !I had a garage full of VW "parts"(AKA advanced trash) and some chump came and filled his van with them!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:53 am

Florida_Buggy wrote: The problem with your thought is that as you say, the pickers ask "how about $20". Not "take $20 or we'll kill your puppy". They ask a question, the owner of the items has a right to say "how about no".

My issue is the underlaying deceit (I'll give you $20 for something that I know is worth $400 and you'll take it because you're a moron) in the transaction. The difference here is with Pawn Stars an "expert" will come in and say XXXX goes for $4000-$6000 at auction these days, then Rick starts with "I'll give you $1000." and the negotiations start. It's more of a level playing field.

I guess your arguement is that it's OK to take advantage of people because you can. That says something. Don't bitch when it happens to you because I'm sure it has and will again. :wink: