re: Let’s discuss ‘Antiques Roadshow’

I know a lady that was on there several years ago for a big ticket item: a Newcomb pottery vase.

She was contacted ahead of time and arrangements were made for her to be on the show. She was put up in a hotel. The people with big money items are not just showing up with them. They are set up in a sequestered room and guarded by cops until they are called out.

When there is a big money item, people see the show and track that person down trying to acquire the item. She received calls from dealers and museums all over the country after her episode aired.