Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Our Most Read Story Ever? 'American Pickers'


This last Sunday, we passed along news that some early forecasting models are predicting a major winter storm for the coming weekend.  

In less than 24 hours, the story garnered 1,956 page views (or clicks), making it one of our 50 most-read stories since this website went online in April 2007.

That prompted one Times staffer to ask: What story has been most read in our nearly 12-year history?

The answer: A February 2015 story on the History Channel's "American Pickers" cast possibly coming to the Dorchester area.  That article produced nearly 4,000 page views.  

As it turns out, the Pickers never visited our area, but they have been spotted in Nebraska several times over the years -- including just last week in Gering, Neb.

For those still hoping Mike and Frank will drop by, you can tell them about all your great junk through this website.  Maybe you and your stuff will be on TV yet.

For those who didn't read our February 2015 article, it appears below in full.

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From the Dorchester Times - Feb. 22, 2015

Who has seen the TV show "American Pickers" on the History Channel? We must admit we've only seen a few minutes of the program, but we've heard much about it. 

Last weekend, a Dorchester Times reader e-mailed us to share that "American Pickers" will be touring the country soon, and he thinks "Dorchester and Saline County is prime 'picking' territory."


Locals who have many collectibles or a "junk collection" could be selected and get to be on "American Pickers" -- and perhaps make some money. 


According the History Channel website, "American Pickers" features antique collectors Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz.  


Here's what the website says:

  
"Hitting back roads from coast to coast, the two men earn a living by restoring forgotten relics to their former glory, transforming one person’s trash into another’s treasure. American Pickers follows them as they scour the country for hidden gems in junkyards, basements, garages and barns, meeting quirky characters and hearing their amazing stories. If you think the antique business is all about upscale boutiques and buttoned-up dealers, this show may change your mind – and teach you a thing or two about American history along the way."

If you have an old barn, house or storage shed full of collectibles -- even if you don't know what's in there -- Frank and Mike want to hear from you, according to the History Channel website.


If you would like to be considered for the TV show, send an e-mail now to americanpickers@cineflix.com.  The more details (and pictures) you can send them, the better your chances.


9 comments:

  1. Cynical Richard, here's your chance.

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  2. I used to be a picker myself............always buying gold and selling junk!

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  3. Picking is dangerous. I once almost touched my brain doing that.

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  4. hey ron barak , look out i''m calling them for you!!!

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  5. Please, please, please pick apart that dump of a property east of the school on school street. Take every board, every nail, every blade of overgrown grass and other vegetation.

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  6. Come to Fairbury too!

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  7. I told them I have a bicycle built for two

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  8. I bet they would like to have my uncle indian motercycle in my basement its all complete and might run with a lot of work,

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  9. I miss Cynical Richard. One of the highlights of this blog.

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