Market Warriors

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  • 2012
  • 1 Season
  • 6.6  (114)

Market Warriors was a PBS television show that aired in 2012 hosted by Mark L. Walberg, Miller Gaffney, and Bob Richter. It was a reality television show that followed four contestants as they traveled across the United States to find and purchase antiques and collectibles at flea markets and antique shows.

Each episode followed the same format, with the contestants arriving at a new location at the start of the show. They were introduced to the area and given a budget to spend on antiques and collectibles. The contestants then scattered to different markets, looking for items they thought would net them a profit.

The show had a focus on education, with each episode featuring different types of items that the contestants were on the lookout for, such as furniture, toys, or pottery. The contestants were required to analyze each potential purchase to determine its value and authenticity. They had to use their knowledge and experience to find the best possible deals, as they were competing against the other contestants to make the most profit.

Once the contestants had made their purchases, they would return to a central location, where an expert in that episode's featured antiques would appraise their finds. The contestants with the highest-valued items would be declared the episode's winner, with the others being eliminated from the competition.

The contestants were not only competing against each other, but they also had to compete against the clock. Each episode had a time limit, and the contestants had to find and purchase their items within that time frame. This added an extra element of tension to the show, as the contestants scrambled to find the best deals before time ran out.

One particularly unique aspect of Market Warriors was the use of on-screen graphics to display information about the items being appraised. As an appraiser examined an item, the screen would display details about the item's history, value, and other relevant information. This added a layer of educational content to the show, making it much more than just a reality television competition.

Overall, Market Warriors was an enjoyable and informative show that combined the excitement of a reality competition with the educational value of a history or antiques program. The expert appraisers and on-screen graphics added an extra layer of depth and insight, while the contestants' quest for the best deals ensured that there was always tension and excitement, episode after episode. Fans of antiques or reality TV competitions would no doubt enjoy Market Warriors.

Market Warriors is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (20 episodes). The series first aired on July 16, 2012.

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Antiquing in Liberty, NC
20. Antiquing in Liberty, NC
April 22, 2013
This week, our pickers head to Liberty, NC for early 20th century American wares.
Antiquing in Rochester, MN
19. Antiquing in Rochester, MN
April 15, 2013
Head out to Rochester, MN with our pickers as they search for French antiques!
Antiquing in Oronoco, MN
18. Antiquing in Oronoco, MN
February 25, 2013
The pickers search the Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days market for toys.
Antiquing in Greenwich, NY
17. Antiquing in Greenwich, NY
February 18, 2013
This week, our pickers head up the Hudson River to Greenwich, NY to search for military objects.
Antiquing in Chantilly, VA
16. Antiquing in Chantilly, VA
February 11, 2013
The pickers search for miniature furniture at the D.C. Big Flea in Chantilly, Va. Among their discovers: a crocodile suitcase; a mid-century modern clock; and a Chinese screen.
Antiquing in Long Beach, CA
15. Antiquing in Long Beach, CA
February 4, 2013
The pickers head to Long Beach, California.
Antiquing in New Milford, CT
14. Antiquing in New Milford, CT
January 21, 2013
The pickers search for metal items in New Milford, CT.
Antiquing in Chicago, IL
13. Antiquing in Chicago, IL
January 14, 2013
The pickers search for items from the '70s in Chicago, IL.
Antiquing in Walnut, IA
12. Antiquing in Walnut, IA
January 7, 2013
Visit the Walnut flea market to find something golden.
Antiquing in New York, NY
11. Antiquing in New York, NY
November 12, 2012
Join the pickers on their search through New York City's Antiques Garage.
Antiquing in Canton, TX (Part 2)
10. Antiquing in Canton, TX (Part 2)
November 5, 2012
Return with the pickers to Canton, Texas, as they search for treasures form the 19th-century.
Antiquing in Burlington, KY
9. Antiquing in Burlington, KY
October 29, 2012
Explore a well-known market at the Burlington Antique Show in Burlington, Kentucky.
Antiquing in Canton, TX (Part 1)
8. Antiquing in Canton, TX (Part 1)
October 15, 2012
A search for Mission Oak furniture at the First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas. Items include an antique document box, a Bostrom Brady surveying tool and a pair of Knoll chairs.
Antiquing in Pasadena, CA
7. Antiquing in Pasadena, CA
October 8, 2012
Head to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, where the pickers search for Native American wares.
Antiquing in Springfield, OH
6. Antiquing in Springfield, OH
September 17, 2012
The pickers search the Springfield Extravaganza in Springfield, Ohio, for cast-iron treasures. Among the items they discover: a Salvador Dali lithograph; a pair of chairs made of skis.
Antiquing in Brimfield, MA - Part 2
5. Antiquing in Brimfield, MA - Part 2
September 3, 2012
The pickers search for valuable items at the Brimfield Antique Show and Flea Market in Massachusetts.
Antiquing in Brimfield, MA - Part 1
4. Antiquing in Brimfield, MA - Part 1
August 6, 2012
The pickers search for art glass at the Brimfield Antique Show and Flea Market in Massachusetts. Items discovered include Bohemian art glass, a vintage scale and a handmade dollhouse.
Antiquing in Cumming, GA
3. Antiquing in Cumming, GA
July 30, 2012
The search is on for vintage advertisements at the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market near Atlanta. Among the finds: a rare Red Rock Cola piece; a Sterling Card case; and an antique hobbyhorse.
Antiquing in Philadelphia, PA
2. Antiquing in Philadelphia, PA
July 23, 2012
The pickers search for valuable items at a Philadelphia flea market and discover jewelry by French costume-jewelry designer Marcel Boucher, a Playboy ice bucket, and a Japanese mixed-metal vase.
Antiquing in Adamstown, PA
1. Antiquing in Adamstown, PA
July 16, 2012
Market Warriors starts off at a flea market in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with the four expert shoppers in search of treasures they can resell at auctions. They find an Eames chair, a Moss floor lamp and a Tiffany jelly jar.
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  • Premiere Date
    July 16, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (114)
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