AMERICAN Pickers star Robbie Wolfe has revealed his bizarre new rare vintage find, showing off the unexpected piece in a video.
History Channel fans are frequently critical of Mike Wolfe's brother, who stepped in as a full-time cohost on the show after Frant Fritz's shock firing.
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Robbie, 62, recorded himself showing off his latest pick in a clip posted to his Instagram feed.
The American Pickers star was seen standing in front of a large blue sign with white text that read: "Barney's."
He explained that the sign came from a gas station named for its owner.
"Every day I think I've lost my mind because I'm probably the only one that would buy a sign that says Barney's on it," he said in the clip.
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The TV personality went on to explain the significance of the sign, revealing that it came from a gas station on Route 66 and was made by a company called Federal, which started in 1926 as a neon sign maker.
He also shared his plans for the sign, saying: "We'll get it cleaned up and [it's] another one for the ceiling somewhere."
In his caption, Robbie also urged fans to tune in to a new episode of American Pickers.
The show has been having some ratings issues with fans complaining about its trajectory following Frank's exit.
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STORE STRUGGLES
It's not just American Pickers that's facing backlash and criticism from fans.
Mike's Iowa store has been struggling with low sales.
The 58-year-old is the owner of shops in Le Claire, Iowa, and Nashville, Tennessee, called Antique Archaeology.
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed Antique Archaeology in Iowa’s estimated annual sales, per Experian’s Business Valuation Report.
Antique Archaeology’s estimated annual sales are reportedly $62,000.
The company’s Business Credit Score is 23, which is “medium-high risk.”
The report read: “This score predicts the likelihood of serious credit delinquencies within the next 12 months.”
As for the Financial Stability Risk Ratings, Antique Archaeology received a medium risk of three out of five rating.
The report claimed: “This rating predicts the likelihood of payment default and/or bankruptcy within the next 12 months.”
A rep for the store did not respond to The U.S. Sun's request for comment.
Amid the hard times, Mike and Robbie posed for a photo together.
The pair smiled alongside singer Garrett Hicks inside one of their stores.
Garrett posted the snap on Instagram and captioned it: "Shout out to the fellas for having us out to Iowa to put on a show.
"Luv you boys, let’s go pickin soon."
Robbie shared a photo of the band performing and wrote: "It was a great weekend to have friends and family come together in Iowa.
"Moments like this is what life is all about!"
FRESH FACES
American Pickers fans have repeatedly expressed their frustrations with the show's hosts online.
They have pleaded with the network to bring back Frank or, at the very least, bring on someone new.
On July 26, the network teased plans to finally do just that.
History Channel posted a casting sheet inviting owners of "rare collections" to audition to be featured on air.
The La Habra Chamber of Commerce took to Instagram at the time to share a poster announcing the show's return to California.
The image showed a graphic of host Mike Wolfe's classic red truck with the words: "American Pickers; All signs point to another great season."
The message continued: "American Pickers are looking for large, rare collections & things they've never seen before.
"Tell us the interesting story behind your stuff!"
The form then explained how potential cast members can submit their applications, and what information they should include.
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The post was captioned: "@americanpickers is planning to return to CALIFORNIA in September 2023! They are looking for leads throughout the state, specifically interesting characters with fascinating items and lots of them! Keep in mind they are looking for different, unusual, and unique items - something they never seen before with an extraordinary story!
"Collectors interested in being considered for the show should reach out to us by phone at (646) 493-2184 or email at . Be sure to have them include their full name, city/state, contact information, and a brief description of their collection."
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