re: Let’s discuss ‘Antiques Roadshow’

Ive been aired on Antiques Roadshow with my late grandfather.

While there is always a money side, a lot of people there are wanting to know the history of items/heirlooms. Obviously there are thousands of people at each show that do not get aired. Like said earlier, some people that are aired have been invited while others they ask to come back later that day or later in weekend. Ive heard that some cities have a 3-4 day long event but only film on last day and thats when people get invited back.

The experience is awesome and just walking around talking with other people and their items is 90% of the event. There are different tables(lines) depending on what category the item is. The appraisers and presenters are genuinely authentic and really do ask about history and what it means to the owner. They are looking for a story, not just something worth a million bucks. The story catch can be because of the item or the owner or how it became into possession.

Each table has several appraisers to which one may go off and research via internet or calling their store/appraising business. If appraisers think there is a good story, they call in producers. The appraisers are the ones who really sell it to the producers to be on air. If selected theres one or two designated chairs and table for filming usually. The "reveal" is captured live and is genuine, but obviously people know they are being filmed.

It really is an awesome experience and I recommend trying to get tickets to anyone that enjoys antiques and history. Im actually surprised the event model of traveling antiques expo with expert appraisers, minus filming, isnt more popular.