Ep 2. Where's Aldo?

In season 7 episode 2 of American Pickers, titled "Where's Aldo?," we embark on another exciting adventure with Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz as they travel through America in search of unique antique items and collectibles. The episode begins with the duo heading to the small town of Belleville, Illinois, where they hope to find some valuable pieces for their collection.

Their first stop is at the home of a retired dentist who has an impressive collection of vintage motorcycles. Mike and Frank are particularly interested in a 1915 Harley Davidson, which the dentist reluctantly agrees to sell after some negotiation. As they load the motorcycle into their van, they receive a call from their friend Aldo in Wisconsin. Aldo is a fellow picker and has informed them about a potential lead on a rare vintage Indian motorcycle. Mike and Frank decide to change their plans and head to Wisconsin to meet Aldo and check out the lead.

On their way to Wisconsin, they stop at an antique store in a small town and meet the owner, who has an eclectic collection of items ranging from taxidermy animals to antique furniture. They are particularly interested in a Civil War-era drum that Mike believes could be worth a significant amount of money. The owner is reluctant to part with it but eventually agrees to sell it to them for the right price.

Once they arrive in Wisconsin, they meet up with Aldo and visit the location where he believes the rare Indian motorcycle is being stored. To their disappointment, they find out that the motorcycle has already been sold to another collector. However, not ones to give up easily, Mike and Frank ask around the town and manage to track down the collector who bought the Indian motorcycle. After some negotiation, they are able to strike a deal and purchase the Indian motorcycle from the collector.

The episode ends with Mike and Frank driving back to their home base in Iowa, satisfied with their latest haul of antique items. Along the way, they stop at a roadside attraction where they come across a massive metal sculpture of a gorilla. Despite its size, they are unable to resist the temptation and purchase the gorilla sculpture, adding it to their growing collection of unique and interesting pieces.

"Where's Aldo?" is an exciting episode of American Pickers that showcases the duo's determination and perseverance when it comes to finding their next big score. With plenty of interesting stops along the way and some impressive negotiating skills on display, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone interested in antique collecting.