American Pickers Season 14 Episode 17 A Few Good Junk Men

In American Pickers season 14 episode 17 titled “A Few Good Junk Men” Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz embark on another exciting journey across America as they search for more hidden treasures to pick. In this episode, the duo explores the backwoods of South Carolina, where they come across an elephant-shaped building that houses thousands of collectibles. With just a glance, Mike and Frank make an instant connection with the owner, Rick Raines, who has spent his life collecting antiques and other eccentric items.

As they make their way through the stuffed building, they discover items ranging from vintage gas pumps to Native American artifacts. Rick even has a Civil War era saddle that Mike and Frank have never seen before. They are amazed at the extensive collection of rare items. Rick has been collecting antiques and other items since he was young, and he shares stories with Mike and Frank about growing up with his grandmother, who had a love for old things as well.

Throughout the episode, Mike and Frank negotiate with Rick for some of his hidden treasures, including a fantastic porcelain enamel sign with a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a vintage Coca-Cola machine. The negotiations go smoothly, and Mike and Frank are happy with the deals they strike with Rick. But before they can wrap up their visit, Rick shows them a collection of vintage toys that belonged to his children and are still in pristine condition.

The next stop on their journey is a junkyard in Georgia where they encounter "Booger" Brown, the junkyard dog and owner of the property. Booger takes Mike and Frank on a tour of his junkyard where they discover an impressive collection of vintage automotive parts. The pair finds a unique set of original 60s-era metal flake car seats, which they are excited to add to their collection.

On their way to their final stop, Mike and Frank make a pit stop at a former shrimp boat captain's man cave, where they discover a rare and unusual "two-faced" carved wooden figure that leaves them speechless. The fascination with the item leads them to research its origin and value.

In the final pick of the day, Mike and Frank hit the jackpot when they come across a massive barn filled with classic hot rods, antique motorcycles, and vintage memorabilia. Mike and Frank are elated when they come across a beautiful 1950s era Indian motorcycle that is still in excellent condition. The owner of the barn, Rob Parton, is eager to sell off a few of his pieces, and Mike and Frank get to work negotiating for some of their newfound treasures.

Overall, this episode of American Pickers season 14, “A Few Good Junk Men” takes Mike and Frank on an adventure through the backwoods of the South, as they meet fascinating people and discover a vast array of unique and valuable antiques. The episode showcases the thrill of the hunt and the excitement that comes with discovering hidden treasures. Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy watching Mike and Frank as they continue their never-ending pursuit of the perfect pick.