Sun, Apr 14, 2019
Deb Hoffman doesn't just collect Winnie the Pooh items, she's in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest collection of Winnie the Pooh items. The nearly 18,000 pieces are spread across two houses that are next door to each other. Her collection includes a Winnie the Pooh costume from the Walt Disney World theme park, a mint condition set of Agnes Brush Winnie The Pooh character stuffed animals from the 1940's, an autographed photograph of actor Sterling Holloway, the original voice of Winnie the Pooh, and a limited edition Winnie The Pooh telephone. She's joined by her husband Gary who has been instrumental in helping Deb amass the collection and keep it clean and displayed. Certified appraiser Judy Martin will value the collection for us and as a twist she's brought along a very special surprise for Deb instead of a trade.
Sun, Jan 19, 2020
Elvis superfan George has spent decades building a collection covering the entire reign of the King of Rock and Roll. His hundreds of records, movie posters, fan magazines and more take up nearly every inch of his home. He shares with Lisa such prize rarities as a life-size movie-theater cutout for 1956's Love Me Tender; a mint-condition Elvis board game; a pristine Mylar banner for the King's 1973 Hawaiian concert; and a pair of vintage, never-worn Elvis sneakers. George is joined by his wife Joanne, who has become his partner in all things Elvis; and we've brought certified appraiser (and lifelong Elvis fan) Judy Martin to put a price on the collection. Judy has also brought a rare Elvis comic-book appearance that she'll try to persuade George to take in trade for one of his other treasures.
Sun, May 17, 2020
After his first viewing as a child, Eric Pfeifer began collecting everything related to Star Wars. Now his collection is so vast - covering both floors of his house as well as its basement - that he holds regular "Pfeifer-Cons," drawing people from near and far to come and view it. Eric shares with Lisa some of the highlights of his collection, including a braid of Chewbacca's hair from the original movie; a swatch from Jabba the Hutt's sail barge in Return Of The Jedi; 1980s Han Solo and Lando Calrissian action figures; and a billboard too massive to display anywhere but in Eric's backyard. Eric is joined by his mom, Connie, who has nurtured his collection over the years. We've also brought along Jimmy Mac, a podcaster and Star Wars collector who will appraise Eric's collection - and who's managed to find a rare Star Wars item Eric doesn't have, in hopes of making a trade with him.
Sun, May 5, 2019
Jim Peterik is known for his hit songs like "Eye of the Tiger" when he was with the band Survivor as well his work with .38 Special and The Ides of March. But his collection of nearly 200 guitars is almost as memorable as the songs he plays on them. Jim shows Lisa several of his prized guitars including a near mint 1958 Les Paul, a 1968 Les Paul gold top, a 1968 Everly Brothers acoustic guitar, and a 1958 Gibson Flying V, of which only 93 were ever made. His friend of over 50 years and fellow Ides of March band mate, Bob Bergland, joins Jim. We've brought Dan Orkin, content director for Reverb, one of the premiere marketplaces for vintage music gear to appraise Jim's collection. And Dan has brought one of his own personal, most treasured guitars, a 1964 Stratocaster, in hopes to make a trade with Jim for one of his prized guitars.
Sun, May 12, 2019
Dan Thielmann has been collecting Coca-Cola items for 35 years and has an extensive collection of items dating back to the 1920's. Some of these items include a Coca-Cola Vendo 23 vending machine from the 1960's, Coca-Cola cuff links from 1929, a four foot tall Coca-Cola display bottle and a 1933 radio in the shape of a Coca-Cola bottle. Dan is joined by his daughter Lindsey, who is a clinical social worker work with the U.S. Army and who took her first steps as a child in a hotel at a Coca-Cola's collector's convention. We've brought along Coca-Cola collector Darrell Noble who has been collecting for over 45 years. He has the knowledge to be able put an estimated value on Dan's collection and he's brought some Coca Cola items from his own collection, including a Coca-Cola tire display in hopes of making a trade with Dan.
Sun, Jan 26, 2020
As a well-known radio personality, actor, author and entertainer, Ralph Garman knows the ins and outs of show business; but his Batman '66 collection is a product of his lifelong love for the TV show, not to mention his friendship with Adam West, who played the Caped Crusader. Ralph's extensive collection, which he houses in his very own Batcave, includes the costume West wore as Batman; Catwoman's screen-used belt; and even a limited-edition pedal-car replica of the famous Batmobile. Joining Ralph is his friend Nina Tooley, Adam West's daughter, who has never even seen many of these Batman collectibles. Rob Klein, a pop-culture historian, will appraise Ralph's collection, and then see if he can convince Ralph to give up something from his collection in trade for some Batman items Ralph doesn't already have.
Sun, May 8, 2022
Lisa steps into Allen Machielson's "Whoseum" and is transported through time and space to view an impressive collection of Dr. Who memorabilia. From custom-built replicas of the TARDIS and TARDIS consoles to prototype toys, Allen's beautifully displayed collection captures the growth of his passion for the longest-running sci-fi series. Allen's companion, his wife, Chrissy, has developed an appreciation for Dr. Who over the years, but her appreciation may grow when she hears our expert's appraisal. Movie props and costume expert Mark Short began his own collection of screen-used props and costumes with Dr. Who memorabilia, so he's primed with a perfect trade item to entice our collector.