The History Channel series American Pickers, about two guys traveling around the country is looking for “rusty gold” in New York State in April.  Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are interested in leads to people with a large collection of what some call junk and others others call collectables. They are on the hunt for interesting characters with interesting and unique items. Some of what they look for: vintage bicycles, toys, unusual radios, movie memorabilia, advertising, military items, folk art, vintage musical equipment, vintage automotive items, early firefighting equipment, vintage clothing, pre-’50s Western gear. They’re not on the looking for agricultural items, tools, glasswear or country primitives.

The production company for the series has sent press releases to local newspapers in Canandaigua, Utica, Lake George, Poughkeepsie and Riverhead on Long Island asking for names of people with a large collection to be explored. They are not interested in retail establishments nor flea markets.

If you have any of the above item or want to refer someone to Mike and Frank, e-mail your name, number, address and description of the collection and photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com, or call 1-855-old-rust.