The “American Pickers” Season 17 episode “The Great Pumpkin Showdown” saw Frank Fritz meet with a collector named Tom. His focus is toys, and he had all kinds of neat things for the expert picker to check out. One cluster that caught Frank’s eye was Halloween-themed, which included everything from decorations to party favors that date back decades. Given the popularity of Halloween items and the sheer size of the collection, Frank knew he could turn a profit. After a brief negotiation period, he walked away with the festive lot for a whopping $2,350 — money well spent in his eyes.
While Frank may have felt this buy was worth the money, the “American Pickers” crew aren’t always so certain when it comes to old Halloween memorabilia. Look no further than the Season 13 episode “The Maineiacs,” where Frank and Mike Wolfe discovered an antique jack-o-lantern parade lantern. They immediately found themselves in a tough spot because of it. On one hand, there’s no doubt some value to it, bearing in mind how rare pieces like it are. On the other, because it’s so hard to find, they weren’t sure just how valuable it truly is. They eventually paid $500 for it, but questions lingered when it came to their prospective profit margin.
Despite its status as a night of terror and frights, Halloween holds a special place in the hearts of many. As a result, the “American Pickers” team will have to continue keeping a close eye out for trinkets related to it throughout their travels.
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