In this episode, Danielle sends Mike and Frank to the hills of Pickens, South Carolina where they meet up with a couple of other pickers. Nathan and his 14-year-old son, Dakota, are two generations of dumpster divers. This picking duo have some really great stuff for the guys to pick through, but the crown jewel is a creepy clown vending machine that spits out devil baby toys. Now, that would look great in my man cave!
There are quite a few items of pop culture interest on this pick but most of them are half-second glimpses. There is a cabinet full of vintage tin toys I wish they paused to peruse, but at least they highlighted a cool plastic Creature from the Black Lagoon, which Mike buys for $5. Mike iss happy to find a (surprise) rusty old bike. This one is a goofy looking Moulton racing bike, which he buys for $45.
We get another nice look at Danielle’s tattoos this week. I think the good folks at the History Channel are reading my reviews (or reading my mind). Danielle tells Mike and Frank that she wants to go on a pick. After they finish laughing at her, she mutters, “Wasted talent, that’s what I am.” Truer words have never been spoken, Danielle.
The next stop is a 300-acre farm owned by Mary and her son, Johnathan, who inherited the property and all the outbuildings filled with stuff from an uncle. The highlights of this pick are some old hanging lights from a local church, a large school bell from the 1800’s, and a few pieces of stoneware pottery. Mary is genuinely happy with all the prices she is offered. I guess since she has never even been in some of the buildings and has no idea what is in them, it’s easy to part with the items, especially while Mike and Frank are throwing money at her.
Mike has a moment with a stoneware jug.
The guys joke about bringing Danielle on a pick, and suggest she would be useful to distract big dogs. Way to stay classy guys.
The best “honey hole” so far on American Pickers is a treasure trove in the middle of a cement plant. Gordon is 89-years old and has been collecting all his life. His place is freaking amazing! I could spend weeks in that building, looking through all his amazing things. Mike and Frank rapidly deplete their funds buying a WWII pilot skull cap, peanut and gum machines, motorcycle signs, a cast iron banjo player, and a canoe, among other things.
My favorite item is the A.C. Gilbert James Bond Aston Martin tin toy car. Frank offers $40 for the car which is really low, in my opinion, and Gordon doesn’t seem too pleased with the offer either. They settle on $75, which is still a pretty great price. Frank keeps lowballing his offers, but Gordon doesn’t take any of his crap, and any offer Frank makes after that is rejected for a higher offer. Go Gordon!
Gordon is a neat old guy with kids who don’t have any interest in his amazing collection. Those ungrateful louts! I’m interested. Gordon, if you’re listening, you can adopt me, and we can play with all your toys. Call me.
Another great pick is a Gripmeter strength testing machine for $200. Frank tests it out and registers just above “sissy.”
Like last week, the pickers take some of their finds to a local appraiser to see how they did. Frank bought a glass gum machine for $500, after Gordon forgot what he had asked for it (he wanted $600). It turns out to be a 1902 glass Mansfield’s Gum dispenser with a bell that rings when a penny is inserted, valued at $900. The cast iron black banjo player that Mike picked turns out to be a fireplace andiron worth $600-800.
The show ends with Mike and Frank teasing Danielle in a fairly scripted scene. Come on guys, you can do better than that.
I like how this season Mike and Frank visit an appraiser rather than just guessing at what they will be able to get for an item. What do you think? Anyone else see anything you would have “picked” in this episode?
Wrought iron black banjo player andiron needed for an old-time banjo winner from Uncle Dave Macon Days in Murfreesboro, TN. The gentlemen is a student of black banjo players from the 1800’s to the present. He’s a state park ranger and notable banjo players often stop by to pick and swap tunes with him. Where’s the andiron and how much?
my mom has two of the banjo players-email me if you would like to know more
Hi Amy,
Just saw your reply re the black banjo players. Are they andirons exactly like Mike and Frank bought at Gordon’s on the “American Pickers” show?
hi just hoped you could tell me as much as possible about the banjo players. i myself found a set in southern illinois and was hoping they were pretty rare. can you help??
Are the black banjo players in cast iron still available? Are they like the one that Gordon sold to Mike and Frank on American Pickers?
Thanks!
Betty
anyone know email for GORDON –
love to contact on items men didn’t buy…
Gordon is my Dad. We are opening up his ‘store’ collection for anyone to come and buy. contact me for details. thanks!
Rebecca,
We live in Chapin, SC and would love to visit your Dad and his “store” collection.
Where is he located and how do we get in touch with him?
Thanks,
Lynn Connelly
Gprdon is my Dad and we have opened up his collection to buyers. We are working by appt so as to not overwhelm him. If you are interested, pls email me and we’ll set up a good time. thanks! Rebecca
Hi Rebecca,
If you are sincere about visiting I’d love to stop by sometime. I live up in Fort Mill, SC.
Thanks!
Mike
Rebecca:
Does Gordon still have the 1954 Silver Wraith for sale?
Brian
PLEASE SEND ME THE STORE HOURS
Rebecca if you could send me information on ure store info i would love to come visit and see whats there for my collections.. thanks
I loved the show on your dad and would love to visit his place. If you are still willing to let people come look, I would be very interested. Please send me information toemail you.
Hey Rebecca, just finished watching the American Pickers on my TiVo. Looks like your dad had a couple of early model Jaguars in the garage. I believe one was red, the other green. Do you have information on those if they are still in his inventory? Thanks
Hello Rebecca,
I am interested in the british sports cars. Please send me an emil with a description of the cars along with prices.
Thank you very much,
C.Chrysafis
Hi,
Interested in coming to see your Dad’s collection would like to make and
appointment.
Please email with available times.
Thanks,
Don Callahan
Hi Rebecca,
Since I saw your dad on American Pickers last year I haven’t stopped thinking about him, his “stuff” and most of all, his story. I’m curious how your dad is doing and how the sale of things down there has gone. I’d also like to know if we could discuss telling his story to the world.
I can be reached by email via and would reply in a timely manner. I think you dad is an amazing fellow.
Richard
Richard, Gordon is amazing. We just celebrated his 90th birthday and at this time, he and my Mom are on a 12 day cruise! No slowing down for him! I think he is simply a great example of a real American success story. Young boy from rural Georgia whose family were farmers, lives thru the Great Depression, earns his way to Georgia Tech, and serves his country in WWII. Stationed in England where he flies bombing missions over Europe – incredible for someone who had never left his rural county. Returns with $5k he saved and starts his own business. I have heard his experiences many times and I never tire of the incredible stories that are simply part of our American heritage. The Greatest Generation – really was great in so many ways and can be a lesson for us all today. I’d welcome the chance to speak with you. Rebecca Bernson ***-***-****
Hi Rebecca,
I recently saw the episode about your Father, I didn’t catch who he was and his story, but was amazed at the classic vehicles he had in his building. I am originally from England and have lived in the US for 7 years. My Father grew up through WW2 and remembers the V1 bombs flying over London. I’ve studied the history of WW2 extensively at school and through my own interest, and remember the US Bombing missions were amazingly day raids. Also I am great Classic car enthusiast and work with a colleague of mine in Forest City, NC at a restoration and sales business, and we are greatly passionate about what we do. Do you have any of the vehicles available? Where are you located? I would greatly appreciate it if you could get back to me and look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards,
Richard J. Ward
Hi Rebecca. My husband is interested in the British sports cars. If there is one for sale, please let us know. Thank you. Sincerely, Beth Anne
ps Mr Gordon is a true gem. We enjoyed watching him on the Pickers show.
Does Gordon still have treasures for sale ?
hi rebecca loved your dad on the show. just wanted to know if he still has the cherry smash dispenser mike got excited about? and if so, is it still for sale??
Rebecca, just wondering if you all still have the store open. Please email me with contact info. We would love to visit. Loved your dad. My dad was also a WW11 vet so he really touched my heart.
Hi! Is Gordon still selling some of his collectibles? Just saw a replay of his appearance on the History channel.
Hi Rebecca,
Just saw a rerun of the episode with your dad, Gordon and all the items in his collection. Also so your post that the store would be open for people to come & buy things. Just wondering if it is still open since the showed aired over 2 years ago but i just caught it for the first time over the weekend. I’ll wait to hear back from you if it is still open. If so, then I’ll have more questions. No sense typing them now, if the store isn’t even open anymore.
Thanks for your time. Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Kelly
Where are you located
Rebecca, could you please send me on information on your dad’s store? Thank you, and have a Blessed day..
I am from south of Athens, Ga. I have most weekends off work. Could you please tell me when we could come up and pick your father’s concrete warehouse? I have kept his general location since the first airing of the Pickers program, several years ago. I just recently saw the rerun and really am interested in seeing/purchasing some of his treasures. Thanks, Cassandra
Are you still selling your dads stuff? Or is it all sold by now…
I also would like a way to contact Gordon, in the show where Mike bought a gum machine and there was an object sitting right next to it and I have on just like it but have never seen one before now and we would like to know what it is. I have pictures
Gordon is my Dad and we have opened up his ‘store’ for others to come and buy. contact me for details. thanks!
I would be interested in setting up a time when we are on vacation to stop by and meet your familey and to do some shopping. Thanks Jeff Ellington 812-327-8118 Bloomington, Indiana
Rebecca Bersnson
I would like to have the address and store hours. I collect coke stuff.
Please contact me…I would love to set up an appointment and come see and buy some items. 704.519.7156
What town & state is Gordon located. Would be interested in seeing his ‘store’ . We just moved to N.C. and would love to add some old items to our home.
I too am very passionate about some of the cars your dad has. It happens my son is going to a school in SC and since he is away from family has time to come see you on my behalf (live in Idaho). I’ll send him this link. Our fathers experiences are very similar.
I am trying to contact Gordon as well on behalf of my father. If anyone knows his last name and/or phone number please contact me.
thanks
Gordon’s concrete company info:
6269 Jefferson Davis Highway
North Augusta
SC
29841
1 – 803 – 279 – 7620
I have been in contact with Gordon’s grand daughter. They are going to sell his stuff on ebay.
Larry, Are you still in contact with Gordon’s grand daughter? If so can you ask her if they still have the 1955 Chevy and get back to me? Thanks
I am Gordon’s daughter and we have several of his cars for sale. Pls let me know your interest and I will provide details. We did not have a Chevy but do have the Rolls, a Lincoln, a Cadillac, Jags. Thanks!
Hi,
I am interested in some of the cars. Please email me your contact info (dtn70@yahoo.com)
Thanks,
dewey
My husband, Gary and I are setting up appts to see my Dads collection so as not to overwhelm him. We can also provide info on the cars for sale. Email me at above address (rebeccabernson@yahoo.com) or Gary at gatl1@yahoo.com. My cell is 404 213 6477 and Gary’s is 770 633 7091. thanks!
I noticed that Gordon had a Jaguar. Can you give me some information on it?
Bill
pls call me at 404 213 6477 or my husband Gary at 770 633 7091 and he will provide info on the cars available for sale. We do have jags. thanks!
Dear Rebecca,
Is the Rolls still there?
From a Norwegian viewer of “Pickers”
Anyone have contact for the grandaughter. I would love information on his cars.
I am Gordon’s daughter. We are not selling on ebay but have opened up the ‘store’ for folk to come and buy. Contact me for details. thanks!
I am interested in purchasing some of these items for display at the new SC State Farmers Market restaurant. Please email me your contact information. Thank you.
Pls email me or my husband Gary at gatl1@yahoo.com
OR call me at 404 213 6477 or Gary at 770 633 7091
thanks!
I would like to purchase the whole lot
You can contact me at 404 213 6477 or my husband Gary at 770 633 7091 – We are assisting my Dad in selling his collection. thanks!
Hi Rebecca, I saw your Dad and his store on American Pickers. I collect petroleum stuff and saw a few things in the store on the show. Would love to stop by the store for a look. Can we set up an appointment ? I see you live in the Atlanta area judging by the phone numbers. I live in Kennesaw. Please contact me. 770-331-5152 (cell) or 770-424-4808 (home).
Thanks Randy
How can my daughter and I get ahold of Nathan and Dakota to set up an appointment to see their toys<
I am still interested in the black wrought iron banjo player–it was one half of a set of andirons. Is it available at all?
Mike and frank , I watch your show all the time. I am in a junk pickup business. I collect all sorts of goody . I have a WWII dumy they use to fool the ememy. Its made out of cast iron with movible joints. I live in northcarolina . If you would like to see it,call me.
No Mike and Frank here, I’m afraid. I’m just a fan like you, sharing my thoughts on the show. But if Mike and Frank are reading this and contact you, let me know!
Seen ya in downtown seneca sc, (next to pickens) will send you an e mail or post on some good pics in sc and ga, when I run accross them. You guys are welcome here in south.
carolina. Hope you like your new glasses, just got mine. Welcome to the gentlemens club.lol
There was a band saw in the background at the farm that I would have jumped on for my shop!
Hi there, I live in Tucker ga and would love to come by with my daughter and have a look at the store!
I noticed two J24s in the background of the garage. I was wondering if they were for sale or available.
do you still have the Rolls for sale?
Mr. Gordan and family members,
My name is MSG Aaron Elliott, I’m presently demployed in the Middle East. Do you’ll still have the roll royal for sale?
To the Gordon Family,
I e-mail you’ll last night, but I were in a hurry. I’m station in the Middle East and I’ll be home soon you have several of his cars for sale. I’m very interested and please provide me with some details. The Rolls, a Lincoln, a Cadillac, Jags.
Thanks you very much for your assistance and support,
I’m still interested in the black banjo player andiron. Is it available anywhere? Single or pair doesn’t matter.
Betty
Betty is still seeking cast iron black banjo player as seen on “Gordon’s Gold Mine” in 2010. Just reading here that Gordon has passed away. My sympathy to his family.
Who has a cast iron black banjo player like the one Gordon sold to Frank and Mike of American Pickers? Anybody? I’m still looking for the item for a relative who is an old-time banjo player.
Noticed that “Gordon’s Gold Mine” will be shown today, Oct. 16, 2013. It will be good to see it again!
just saw the rerun of American Pickers show with Mr Gordon and his awesome array of collectibles….he is such a great, intelligent and wonderful gentleman with southern roots….my dad was in WWII and was in the Navy…he passed away 4 years ago and he would’ve been proud to have known your father…if possible, I would love to drive up to see and purchase some of the collectibles and antiques…please email me if Mr Gordon is still doing business….may God Bless him and his family…and thank him for his service.
Rebecca,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father seemed like such an interesting person.
Gordon just passed away, per Mike’s posting on Facebook.
Hey I know this is a longshot but do you still have the 1954 Rolls Royce that Gordon owned? I love that green paint job. Please contact me Kevinbruce99@yahoo.com.au
Rebecca,
We recently saw a rerun of The Pickers that featured your father…. Enjoyed it very much…your father had a beautiful personality!!
Do you still have one or more of his 20’s30’s brass cash registers that would have been used in a grocery store, etc. ?? If so, what is the price??
My husband and I are very interested in purchasing one, if available.
Thanks.
Dorothy T. Smith
Hartsville, SC 803 428 7180