Growing up, my parents had built quite the collection of various different antiques throughout our house. I wasn't too interested in collecting, especially at a young age, but nonetheless still built up small collections of mainly sports items and music memorabilia for myself.
From a young age I always appreciated the pieces and dedication to collecting and displaying. Somewhere along the line growing up, my small collection thinned and the passion for collecting was gone, until I turned to “Picking” many years later. The passion and dedication I had to this hobby was reignited tenfold. It started at flea markets and estate sales. Once the small town local sales were mastered, I gained a few leads, found collectors off the beaten path, and developed relationships. I look for those items that have been hidden from the public for decades. Not just because there is a market for it, but because I enjoy the hunt of finding someone who has been looking for that specific piece to add to their wonderful collection.
I enjoy doing the legwork, and digging through barns and dwellings to let these historic items see the light of day once again. I am a collector myself, so I understand the importance of collecting. Each and every piece I buy is an important part of American History, and our goal is to preserve that history to share with our future generations for years to come.
Have some stuff to sell we may be interested in? Give us a call and see when we will be in your area. We are always on the road buying! Setting up an appointment is free with no commitment to sell. See below for a list of items we typically buy.
If you're a collector and are in search of a specific piece, brand, or genre of items, let us know! From Gas and Oil Signs to a Soda Collector we find it all. If we come across what you're looking for we promise to reach out and give you the first opportunity to buy it. This service is free of charge and more just about connecting collectors to the items they have been looking for. Send us an email with your contact info for future reference.
Whether you're thinking of selling something and just don’t know the value, or you just want to see what something is worth in today’s market, we offer free online appraisals on your items! Contact us and email us pictures and details and we will get back to you with an estimate of value. We will even follow up with our offer to buy after informing you of the value, however there is no commitment to sell unless you would like to.