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Synopsis

'One man's junk is another man's treasure' is a saying that certainly applies to expert carpenter and collector Jay Chaikin. He makes a living by scouring the nation for abandoned buildings that may hold unexpected 'gems' of history with shockingly high values. Follow Jay and his buddies Dan and Mark across the country on their ongoing quest to find their next big paycheck. Along the way, they'll find classic items like Coca Cola memorabilia, an Edison phonograph, and a Zenith radio, as well as surprising discoveries like an early microwave oven and a top secret manual for a Boeing bomber.

Episodes

Season 1

Philadelphia Ame Church

Philadelphia Ame Church: The team hit the jackpot in an abandoned church, finding a Tiffany-style stained glass window and the remains of a basement bowling alley. (S1, ep 12)

Maryland Silk Mill

Maryland Silk Mill: The team turn up one-of-a-kind items in an old silk mill that's been abandoned since 1957. But can they convince their owner to sell at the right price? (S1, ep 3)

Maryland Grist Mill

Maryland Grist Mill: Jay makes major finds under a pile of rubble in an 18th-century mill, including a set of beautiful antique tiles that could be worth $140 each. (S1, ep 11)

Maine Paper Factory

Maine Paper Factory: The team search a sprawling disused paper factory. But with plans to turn it into a museum, will its owners be willing to sell its many treasures? (S1, ep 9)

Mississippi Homestead

Mississippi Homestead: The guys hit the jackpot in an old farmhouse, finding a valuable Windsor icebox, an Edison phonograph and a secret manual for the Boeing B-52 bomber. (S1, ep 10)

Georgia Cotton Gin

Georgia Cotton Gin: The crew head to a disused cotton gin in Georgia, where a depression-era portrait, a Zenith radio and a home-made hot rod set their hearts racing. (S1, ep 4)

Pabst Blue Ribbon Factory

Pabst Blue Ribbon Factory: Jay and the team search the former headquarters of Pabst Brewing Company, finding an intriguing blueprint and a wealth of valuable collectibles. (S1, ep 7)

Oil City, Pennsylvania Bank

Oil City, Pennsylvania Bank: The team salvage elegant furnishings and historic gems, as they search a prestigious former bank that once held the fortunes of rich oil barons. (S1, ep 8)

Connecticut Ghost Town

Connecticut Ghost Town: Follow shrewd scavengers and refurbishers Jay, Dan and Mark as they search long-abandoned buildings for items of high value or huge historical importance.

New York Masonic Lodge

New York Masonic Lodge: Salvage experts Dan, Mark and Jay head to the barns where the Chrysler motor franchise began - an abandoned gold pot of vintage vehicles and signs.

Hot Springs Hotel

Hot Springs Hotel: The team head to Hot Springs, where they search for profits among the deserted rooms of the Majestic Hotel, famous for hosting Babe Ruth and Al Capone. (S1, ep 5)

Vermont Marble Factory

Vermont Marble Factory: The guys search the factory where marble was made for the US Supreme Court. They also find intriguing White House blueprints in an old bomb shelter. (S1, ep 6)

Scranton Lace Factory

Scranton Lace Factory: Given permission to take whatever they can carry, Jay and the team fill their truck with unusual and valuable items from an abandoned lace factory. (13 of 14)