Hardly a week goes by that someone doesn't come to Glory Days for a little help with a possession.  Our dealers, with a lot of collective knowledge, often identify the quilt name, the china or Depression glass pattern, the purpose of the tool, or in some other way solve the mystery of the item.    Their expertise has been developed over many years of collecting, selling, reading, researching, and even watching TV. 

TV?  Yes, and here's the rundown ...

THE ANTIQUE ROADSHOW might be the best known of all programs.  The British version began in the late 70s and the American version began in 1997.  The ROADSHOW travels to major population centers and features very rare and valuable items which were often family pieces or found in an unusual circumstance.  Both shows are currently televised on PBS. 

From 1986-1991, THE COLLECTORS, another PBS show, came to us from Portland.  Bob Rau and Dana Garrett were the antique experts who travelled to various Pacific Northwest locations to examine collections and learn about that area's history.

Lots of us were shocked and saddened when FX abruptly ended/cancelled PERSONAL FX, THE COLLECTIBLES SHOW, a live, full hour, daily show.  1000+ episodes from June, 1994, through April, 1998, were not enough! 


The next two shows are new programming - both on the History Channel. 

AMERICAN PICKERS chronicles the adventures of Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz through small towns and back roads for a glimpse at this little-known side of the antiques business (yes, there are highs and lows when "picking").   Their treasure hunts through the Midwest and South for "guy stuff", oil and gas signs, bicycles, old cars, motorcycles and parts, toys, and anything rusty,  lead them on fascinating road trips and meetings with quirky, everyday people with stories about themselves and their artifacts.

Lastly, with a 21st century twist, albeit "reality type TV", PAWN STARS takes you inside the colorful world of the pawn business. At the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas, three generations of the Harrison family - grandfather Richard, son Rick and grandson Corey - jointly run the family business.  They use their sharp eyes and skills to assess the value of items from the commonplace to the truly historic.  Be forewarned, you just might set your TIVO because of this family's clashing and camaraderie more than the fabulous merchandise that comes in for pawn or sale (a new season begins tonight).