Salvage Hunters (2011– ) User Reviews

A nice spin on the American Pickers model

[gpeevers · 7/10 · 8 May 2019]

Of all the various television series that followed the American Pickers approach this for me is the most enjoyable.

There are several reasons I think this show works so well, first would be the concentration on architectural salvage. This sets the show apart and also allow for some really interesting finds, they also focus on furniture which can also be equally impressive.

Another reason is the greater breadth history that is available in Britain which allows for much older artifacts and often of more significance. When looking at architectural salvage and furniture this history can make for truly impressive finds. This history also allows for some incredible locations including castles and industrial sites that are hundreds of years old.

Still another is the restoration and re-purposing aspect which allows the viewer to see the final product - and perhaps better understand what Drew saw when he made the purchase.

The final reason is a strong host an also the addition of a narrator which adds to the presentation.

Very good show. Original interpretation in funny and direct way

[wladirs · 9/10 · 14 August 2023]

Drew has been doing this business for over 30 years. He is engaged in the trade of antiques. He has a team of people who organize sales, then people who restore damages. In the vast majority of cases, the goods are bought by Drew himself. Sometimes one of his employees disagrees with Drew's choice of antiques. Drew respects their criticism. The interpretation is excellent. There are many similar shows, but this one is original. Behind and in front of the camera there are professionals who lead the show in a high-quality and entertaining way. Drew travels mostly with Tee. They often travel more than 300 miles a day. Drew likes to lower the price, but sometimes he pays more and thus respects the seller.

wonderful programme ... we turn it OFF

[diborcherds · 9/10 · 12 October 2021]

Why ? It is ruined by aggravating noises in the background which we tolerate for a while but then just have to switch off. Those so called noises are UNNECESSARY the programme is so good and needs no extras.

Why are those noises there ? They are awful and we cannot concentrate on the dialogue of programme.

Actual truth of Salvage hunters and Drew Pritchard

[ruaraidh_macleod · 10/10 · 13 December 2020]

Somebody put nice spin on american pickers??? what are they smokin, Drew has been out and about for -0 years!!!

fantastic programme, fantastic filming, great narration, humorous, educational, exciting.

I no many people who actually suffer from salvagehunterphrenia and actually have intense withdrawals when there isn't a new season. There was even an article in the times last week they were looking to clone drew and T the hosts and keep the show running for all of eternity. Part of the idea would be the continuity of the show and it's content could educate future generations and indeed alien life if we are to make contact.

So please please please, whoever you are say "oh it's a nice spin on american pickers"

thanks Ruaraidh

stories, histories...

[Kirpianuscus · 11 June 2022]

I saw this series only for objects and places. For the stuffs stories and for stories of the owners. Obvious, it is a series for marketing about a business , so apparences are not more than the crust. But beautiful things and their travel across time are just good things and enough, against doses of selfishness, arrogance, greed or supperficiality of great Drew Pritchard.

Don't let Drew loose on cars!

[per-181 · 6/10 · 11 August 2020]

Usually, my tastes are very similar to Drew Pritchard's - when it comes to quirky objects and antique furniture, that is. He has a very keen eye for what is commercial, and to keep restorations at a sensible level, retaining original patina where this is appropriate and renovating nly when necessary.

Enter "Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars" and we see a completely different side of Drew. Suddenly, the man has NO TASTE whatsoever! Always pushing for meaningless modifications that detract from the vehicle's value, always doing way too much or way too little, thinking black is a good colour on any car... OMG!

With every car Drew and Paul "restore", they demonstrate an eye-watering ignorance about marque history and correct detailing. Also, their focus is only on cosmetics - why not spend a few quid on new shock absorbers or a rebuilt head instead of spending thousands on painting brake calipers and adding decals? This is nothing but turd polishing, total botch jobs that only Arthur Daley could approve of. So please, stick to the antiquities!

Takes advantage of people who don't know the value of what they have.

[rorohiko-40955 · 1/10 · 25 June 2021]

Unlike American pickers where they actually pay fair prices drue wouldn't loose a night's sleep taking the shirt off some poor buggers back.

WHAT AN ODD BLOKE

[mickytanky · 2/10 · 18 March 2022]

This Pritchard bloke is a wiered looking thing, is he not ,so IRRITATEING ,we all have names for him, stupid hat ,he must try to look a Pratt I,but does seem to pay fair prices sometimes, we looked at his shop reviews one * ,alot of people said he was rude offensive, well takes all sorts ,I bet his driver can't stand this bloke Pritchard ,but he pays his wages so can't voice his opinion, yeah we watch it ,we all are rude to him on TV , but we have laugh.

picking off the bones of others work

[arniebraun-28055 · 1/10 · 29 April 2021]

Usually like this type of show as I have been involved in the same thing for some time,but,there is something rather off & sly about this guy. Maybe it's the way it swans around with that huge chip on it's shoulder knowing it's going to screw the last penny out of those that actually did all the work to begin with & end up making,in some cases,big money out of the deal,to me he's a scabby peasant.

He scavenges other scavengers

[chelseat-88559 · 3/10 · 26 February 2021]

I dig this kind of show but after watching a few episodes, this just felt a bit lazy. He didn't actually go out and find anything in the wild, just drove around visiting other junk dealers and actual demo reclaimers that do all of the real eyeballing and work. It is well-produced but I did not really enjoy the host nor the premise of a blowhard "brain" not really doing any hunting just going to known contacts and beating them down on the cameras for their best bits. It would be more interesting to actually go with the demo crews and junk dealers who actually find the things this guy buys to sell. Oh well, plenty of other shows in this genre and I gave it a chance.

Disgusting

[anvarjusic · 1/10 · 31 January 2021]

Yellow teeth, bald man that thinks he is some kind of gentleman. He is not working, just picking things and others lift for him. Using tv show that he can get better prices. Disgusting. I switch channel when I see him on my tv.

One big yawn

[robjsmerdon · 1/10 · 21 November 2020]

Sleep inducing claptrap from one of TV's biggest bores. A man who knows the price of everything but the value of nothing.

Too many words that I want to use to describe this 'person' but not enough time

[brandonwaynekirby · 1/10 · 19 August 2022]

I have tried watching the show many times but as much as I live the premise I can not stand the arrogant,insulting,vain little w*nk pheasant drew,the way he talks to people is absolutely disgusting,talking down to people then offering them insulting amounts of money for their prized possessions and family heirlooms then insults them more when making comments on them once he's out of their earshot.

If you're looking for programmes about antiques and salvaging there is many that are 100x better than this.

Americans don't like British cars

[dswierk · 2/10 · 21 August 2019]

Stop with british cars, we don't know or care what a "rover" is. Come back when you can do something with a real car