I like it more than my husband because the characters seem to be right out of an Elmore Leonard book - especially the aging hipster collector Barry. He's got a zillion cool '50s shirts. 
The downside of the show is that the A&E show producers feel obligated to weave in a contrived narrative each episode. I can't believe the station that once showed arts and entertainment now shows Gene Simmons Family Jewels marathons every other day. The plus side is that you do get a close up look at some cool vintage gear. I'd never want to live in L.A., but you can see that there's a thriving thrift/antique scene. There is a store for every oddball obsession out there.
Any thoughts?
Hey, two more days of teaching and I'm off for two months. I hope to get my thrifty self back in action.
I've watched this show but it seems too contrived for me most of the time. Still it can be a fun way to spend half an hour!
ReplyDeleteWe like to tune in to Storage Wars - quite a cast of characters!!!
ReplyDeleteI watch it from time to time. It's a good way to fill some time. I like Barry a lot. He's kooky and seems to have a good heart. Though I'm not sure that he ever makes any money. :) Another station has one of these shows now too but I can't remember which one. Tru-TV maybe?
ReplyDeleteThey are like characters out of a book!
ReplyDeleteIt is very scripted.
I don't know whether I love it or hate it! It's like a train wreck - you start watching and it's hard to stop!
Helloooo! I stopped by this morning and visited a blog over there on the side that had a post about 3 tools for vintage sellers. It was a great article, but I forgot to book mark it. Now I cannot find it. I think I have visited almost every blog over there. That's fun, but I need the info! Anybody got a clue?
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