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  • Triangle residents broke multiple records as Antiques Roadshow stopped in the triangle
  • More than 34,000 applied for tickets to PBS's highest rated recurring show




Triangle Residents Break Records For ‘Antiques Roadshow’

Credit: AP Online

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WAKE COUNTY, N.C. -

One of the most well known shows on public television took the triangle by storm today.

PBS's Antiques Roadshow just wrapped up at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Producers said they may have found their most expensive collectible ever here, worth up to $1 million dollars

They came out in droves hoping that those old things in the attic could put a little cash in their pocket or at least make for a good story.

"Like these people always say, 'ohh that's so great, but i'd never sell it,'" said Sanders, who brought some chairs to be appraised.

Roadshow producers asked NBC-17 News not to use participants last names to protect their identity.

A record-breaking number of people applied to get one of the 3,200 tickets to Antiques Roadshow, PBS's highest rated recurring program.

"We had over 34,000 people apply for tickets in this city," Executive Producer Marsha Bemko said. "The next highest city was San Jose with 29,000."

Everyone there was trying to make it on the broadcast, where items can be worth thousands, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

"Everybody said bring my bracelet," said Kaye, showing off a World War 2 era bracelet. "I also have indian relics."

For Kaye, it turned out the indian relics were a good thing to bring.

"Our arrowheads, which we have a lot, are worth thousands of dollars," Kaye said.

Though, it doesn't work out that way for everyone.

"Most of what we see is worth about $100," Bemko said.

Still, those who went said they'll treasure the experience like an antique in the attic.

Producers said they expect to make three episodes out of today's footage and they will air sometime next year.

 

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