Sheldon Smithens, an antiques dealer, auctioneer and appraiser by trade, and his partner Scott Cozens, a full-time lawyer and life-long picker - scour towns across Canada in search of objects with historical, collectible and pop culture value.
Showing Season 4 of 4
Season 4
2013
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01. Bad to the Bone
2013-08-27
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02. City Pickers
2013-09-03
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03. The Grand Canyon
2013-09-10
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04. Scott's Private Auction
2013-09-17
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05. Behind the 8 Ball
2013-09-23
A palm reader predicts that the guys will have a productive visit to Quebec, but one reluctant dealer could spoil their plans.
06. Going Hollywood
2013-09-30
An eccentric seller in North Bay attaches his collection to the outside of his home; Brooke and Jerry hold their first sale at the Warehouse
07. Pinball Wizard
2013-10-07
The guys visit New Brunswick, where they uncover vintage automobiles, a retro coffin, and a collector's bargain-priced inventory; a pinball competition at the Calgary warehouse leads to a big sale.
08. When Pigs Fly
2013-10-21
A man is ready to liquidate his collection of dinosaur fossils and other quirky items; Scott hunts for maritime treasures while Sheldon eats oysters; a seasoned picker reveals his impressive man cave.
09. Maritime Madness
2013-10-28
In Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Scott pays top dollar for a one-of-a-kind mechanical rooster, and then it’s up to Brooke to determine whether the gamble will pay off. Later, the guys unearth two great pieces in a decrepit storage barn and hatch a shrewd strategy to seal the deal. And, a lobster fisherman’s sprawling collection includes the entire inventory of an old country store.
10. The Ultimate Man Cave
2013-12-02
A random stop at a Nova Scotia cheese factory leads to an old church packed with unusual antiques. Later, awed by a prolific collector’s jaw-dropping man cave, the guys put together a staggering offer to buy the entire collection. Also, Scott and Sheldon get first crack at a now defunct nautical museum where they uncover a few gems hidden among the chaos.
11. Picking the UK
2013-12-16
Scott and Sheldon have taken a major gamble by traveling to the UK, hoping to buy an iconic Wild West collection with a Canadian twist. But their dream of a major score becomes a nightmare when the seller is nowhere to be found. In order to help salvage the expensive trip, they head out on a cross-country UK picking adventure instead. Steeped in history and old world charm, Maunsel House mansion is jam-packed with antiques. And while the prices inside prove too rich for their blood, the guys scour the outbuildings where they uncover some exquisite rejects. Later, it’s full steam ahead at Trinity Marine where the warehouse is home to one of the biggest collections of nautical salvage in the world. Scott flips for a rare steamship sign, and the guys haggle over a genuine yellow submarine. Back in London, persistence finally pays off when the guys find themselves knee-deep in the century-old collection they’ve been desperately looking for.
12. UK Adventures
2013-12-23
On the second leg of their UK adventure, the guys are determined to fill a shipping container with rare British pieces. In a seaside town, they meet a prolific World War II collector who’s unfortunately reluctant to sell. Later, a sprawling flea market in Denham fails to impress. That is, until the guys meet a fellow picker who offers to show them his first-class collection. And finally, the Welsh village of Portmeiron was the setting for the iconic TV series, The Prisoner. And the guys scour a jam-packed attic for treasure.
13. MegaPick!
2013-12-23
Scott and Sheldon head to Saskatchewan where they return a Coté chief’s long-lost rifle to his First Nations community. Down the road, the guys visit a family farm with a staggering stockpile of stuff. Meanwhile back at the warehouse, Gerry and Brooke make a mega sale and then install an oversize surprise on the roof of the shop.