The Repair Shop
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The Repair Shop
Sorry if this has been discussed already, must've missed it.
What an absolutely fantastic piece of television. Great stories behind the articles, great ideas, some excellent skills on show and all without a hint of the current `celebrities` trying desperately to keep themselves relevant.
Excellently fronted by Jay Blades (never heard of him before this) who very quickly builds an excellent rapport with the people coming thru the barn doors.
Give it a look, it's excellent.
What an absolutely fantastic piece of television. Great stories behind the articles, great ideas, some excellent skills on show and all without a hint of the current `celebrities` trying desperately to keep themselves relevant.
Excellently fronted by Jay Blades (never heard of him before this) who very quickly builds an excellent rapport with the people coming thru the barn doors.
Give it a look, it's excellent.
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Top telly. I often have something in my eye whilst watching though.
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It has been discussed before but it's worth another thread. Possibly the best 'little' programme on TV at the moment. So far, I haven't missed an episode. Love it.
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Have any of you watched American Pickers?
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I also get something in my eye whilst watching.... and as i'm watching just now, a lady from Burnley has just walked thru the doors... that's a bit surreal.
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Watched quite a few times and enjoy 95% of it
They remaining 5% is not knowing the outcomes of the things that they buy
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Yeah, I've seen a few episodes (Dave seems to show episodes of random series), but be good if it showed an auction at the end. All it seems to show is amount bought for and estimated sale price.
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Glad it's not just me, super little programme ..... I'm in awe of the skill and patience of those who work on the items !
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Haven't seen prices mentioned before and after restoration on "The Repair Shop" FrankFactualFrank wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 5:17 pmYeah, I've seen a few episodes (Dave seems to show episodes of random series), but be good if it showed an auction at the end. All it seems to show is amount bought for and estimated sale price.
Things brought in are usually of sentimental value rather than out and out monetary value (also repaired items tend to be low value in sales)
Oooops you're on about American Pickers sorry
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I like American PIckers, I like seeing the stories about what the 'junk' was used for decades before and the basic family history of some quiet American guy in some backwater with the barn which its been kept in for years.
I'd love to see where the picked stuff ends up though. If it has a bit of money thrown at it, that sort of show would win loads of awards.
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American Pickers isn’t really put on as a show. That’s exactly what they are pickers. America is full of people doing the same thing. Some have certain things in mind, motorcycles, cars, clothing, some do everything like those 2 on the show.
I know Mike Wolfe has an instagram account you can see follow. They sell most stuff in their shop or to retailers, bars etc.
It massive money generally doing picking. Clothing I know can be mega money for items eg Levis, Workwear etc. You see a lot of that stuff go to Japan where the want for it is huge, same to motorcycles. He’s a keen player in the chopper world (we’re talking classic style choppers as opposed to new American Chopper style). Even has his own little club with a few friends down in Nashville.
I know Mike Wolfe has an instagram account you can see follow. They sell most stuff in their shop or to retailers, bars etc.
It massive money generally doing picking. Clothing I know can be mega money for items eg Levis, Workwear etc. You see a lot of that stuff go to Japan where the want for it is huge, same to motorcycles. He’s a keen player in the chopper world (we’re talking classic style choppers as opposed to new American Chopper style). Even has his own little club with a few friends down in Nashville.
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Yep!, series link The Repair Shop, nice easy to watch programme while marvelling at the skills of the experts.
A friend said to me "it's awful, full of rich people getting things repaired for free" I thought that was a strange view of such a simple programme!!
A friend said to me "it's awful, full of rich people getting things repaired for free" I thought that was a strange view of such a simple programme!!
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Yes often tune in. I'm often amazed at the amount of stuff people hoard and confused as to why having invited "pickers" onto / into their properties they often don't want to sell anything!.
Not sure about Danielle's tattoos though!
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Love the Repair Shop but cringe every time that very skilled lady says 'At hee sieve'
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The Lady that repairs glass and suchlike. It's her pronunciation of 'Adhesive' which probably means at 65 I've hit the age of true grumpiness
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Danielle is a burlesque dancer, worth a Google if you want to research her tattoos.aclaretinstevenage wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:02 pmYes often tune in. I'm often amazed at the amount of stuff people hoard and confused as to why having invited "pickers" onto / into their properties they often don't want to sell anything!.
Not sure about Danielle's tattoos though!
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Think he’s referring to American pickers boss, not repair shop. Not heard money or value discussed on repair shop.Bosscat wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 5:22 pmHaven't seen prices mentioned before and after restoration on "The Repair Shop" Frank
Things brought in are usually of sentimental value rather than out and out monetary value (also repaired items tend to be low value in sales)
Oooops you're on about American Pickers sorry
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It is a great programme - wonder if they could repair the Garlick/Dyche relationship
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Did you read what I put bobhino.... perhaps looking at the last paragraph might show you something
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They're all incredibly skilled in their own way and seemingly such lovely people.
I'm still unable to understand how Will, the woodworking expert, can have seemingly decades worth of experience despite being so young.
A joy to watch
I'm still unable to understand how Will, the woodworking expert, can have seemingly decades worth of experience despite being so young.
A joy to watch
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Superb craftsmen and women - I particularly enjoy the brother and sister with their skills in leather and clock-mending and mechanicals. The skills of Will in woodwork are a joy to watch. My wife always likes the skills of the teddy bear ladies.
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Absolutel Garbage TV. Creating the impression England has an abundance of craftsmen and women.... along with that other silly offering of a woman climbing into skips and turning junk.....into well....... different junk.what a load of old Tat!!
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The Repair Shop bears no semblance to Money for Nothing, ( If that's the programme you are referring to). As others have said, these are master craftsmen, repairing treasures heirlooms, using skills that are unfortunately a dying art in this country. Last week for example featured a story involving a master cooper who, who was the last surviving one in the country. Comparing these craftsmen and women to the 'upcyclers' on 'Money for Nothing' is frankly ridiculous.
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The only possible comparison you could make is that Jay Blades is/was in both of the showsBigRedrose wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:52 amThe Repair Shop bears no semblance to Money for Nothing, ( If that's the programme you are referring to). As others have said, these are master craftsmen, repairing treasures heirlooms, using skills that are unfortunately a dying art in this country. Last week for example featured a story involving a master cooper who, who was the last surviving one in the country. Comparing these craftsmen and women to the 'upcyclers' on 'Money for Nothing' is frankly ridiculous.
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The cooper is the last one in the uk for a reason.....i get the sentiments of people and their treasuresd possessions but It's just another outlet for people crying on TV....its the norm these day.BigRedrose wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:52 amThe Repair Shop bears no semblance to Money for Nothing, ( If that's the programme you are referring to). As others have said, these are master craftsmen, repairing treasures heirlooms, using skills that are unfortunately a dying art in this country. Last week for example featured a story involving a master cooper who, who was the last surviving one in the country. Comparing these craftsmen and women to the 'upcyclers' on 'Money for Nothing' is frankly ridiculous.
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The craftsmenship and the stories around the pieces, along with the emotions these elicit, are what makes it such compulsive viewing.
It's great and all but I can't help continually asking myself who's paying for all these restorations? Anyone else?
It's great and all but I can't help continually asking myself who's paying for all these restorations? Anyone else?
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Will is actually 73. Susie the leather worker has restored his faceCroydon Claret wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 9:59 pmI'm still unable to understand how Will, the woodworking expert, can have seemingly decades worth of experience despite being so young.
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Tim is actually
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I agree, people get far too emotional at the drop of a hat about the silliest of things, it’s not raw or natural it’s forced & staged for maximum sensational effect.
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' Forced and staged for maximum sensational effect,' are we watching the same programme? It's about remarkable craftsmen and women who possess amazing talents. The human interest stories are an added interest to me.Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2020 12:00 pmI agree, people get far too emotional at the drop of a hat about the silliest of things, it’s not raw or natural it’s forced & staged for maximum sensational effect.
In such troubled times when good news is at a premium, I am amazed that that you are so cynical about a programme that brings enjoyment to so many people.
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I wouldn't employ them in the beamish museum that's for sure, the programmes ok my original post wasn't specifically aimed towards anybody in the programme just a general observation about some people in general sobbing on television.BigRedrose wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:34 pm' Forced and staged for maximum sensational effect,' are we watching the same programme? It's about remarkable craftsmen and women who possess amazing talents. The human interest stories are an added interest to me.
In such troubled times when good news is at a premium, I am amazed that that you are so cynical about a programme that brings enjoyment to so many people.