Ep 9. Frank's Dog Days

Frank's Dog Days is the ninth episode of the fifth season of American Pickers. The show follows Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, who are antique dealers and collectors, as they travel across the United States to find valuable items in junkyards, barns, basements, and other unexpected places.

In this episode, Mike and Frank are in Iowa during one of the hottest summers in recent history. The heat is so intense that the two are forced to take breaks in their air-conditioned van and drink lots of water to stay hydrated.

The first stop of the day is at an old barn owned by a man named Roy. Roy has a lot of items that he's been collecting for years, and he thinks some of them might be worth some money. Mike and Frank are interested in a rusty old motorcycle that Roy has, and they ask him how much he wants for it. Roy starts at a high price, but after some negotiating, they agree on a price that is agreeable to both parties.

The next stop is at Frank's friend John's house. John has recently acquired a large collection of vintage signs and gas pumps, and he wants Mike and Frank to take a look at them. When they arrive, they are amazed at the size of John's collection. They quickly get to work sorting through the items, and they find several pieces that they think are valuable. They make an offer on the items they want, and John agrees to sell them.

Later in the day, Mike and Frank visit an old friend of Frank's who has been collecting cars for many years. Frank's friend has a large property with several old cars that he's been working on for years. Mike and Frank take a look at the cars and find some parts that they're interested in. They make an offer, and after some negotiating, they come up with a price that is acceptable to both parties.

The final stop of the day is at a man named Dave's house. Dave's property is full of old items, including a few vintage motorcycles that caught Mike's eye. They take a look at the motorcycles and find that they are in good condition, but Dave wants a lot of money for them. Mike and Frank offer him a lower price, but Dave isn't willing to budge. They decide to walk away, but before they leave, Dave offers them a deal on a few other items he has.

Overall, Frank's Dog Days is an interesting episode for fans of American Pickers. It shows Mike and Frank searching for valuable items in the midst of a hot summer, and it gives viewers a glimpse of the negotiating process that takes place during their trips. The episode is a reminder that there are still treasures to be found in unexpected places, and that the value of an item is often in the eye of the beholder.