If you are a fan of antiques, collectibles, memorabilia and the kind of old junk that makes your heart beat in fine fettle, news that Mike and Frank and the producers of American Pickers are coming to Maine might make you want to sit a spell and catch your breath.

That might be a bit on the dramatic, but if you are also someone with a collection of motor scooters, old advertising signage, taxidermy, early Boy Scout items, casino tables, sports memorabilia, firefighter collectibles, vintage gas pumps or musical instruments, then it's not a stretch. There could be gold in your basement, garage or barn, and this is your chance to show it off, give it a new life and make some cash.

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are the faces of American Pickers, a documentary series on the History channel that explores the world of antique "picking," as they call it. Dubbed as "two of the most skilled pickers in the business," they regularly embark on road trips across the U.S. in search of the country's most valuable antiques from motorcycles, classic cars and bicycles to one-of-a-kind vintage memorabilia.

"Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle America, restore forgotten relics to their former glory and learn a thing or two about American history along the way," according to a press release from the show's producer for History, Cineflix Productions.

And they are coming to Maine. Cineflix and the Antiquen Archaeology team will film episodes of American Pickers throughout Maine, with filming to begin in August.

Now is the time to let them know if you or someone you know has an interesting or unique item they should consider checking out. They are also looking for characters to talk to, and Maine has a lot of them, especially in the Midcoast.

To be considered by the producers and their team, you must email them at americanpickers@cineflix.com or leave a message at 1-855-653-7878 (1-855-OLD-RUST). Include your name, contact number and a description of your item(s).

Note: American Pickers does not visit retail shops or flea markets.

New episodes of American Pickers appear on History Wednesdays at 9 p.m. You can also watch previous episodes online at history.com/shows/american-pickers.

A complete list of the items American Pickers is currently looking to purchase follows.

• Motor scooters: Vespas, Lambretta, Cushman
• Old advertising signage
• Motorcycles
• Bicycles (Pre-1960s to turn-of-the-century)
• Old toys: tin, wind-up, cast iron
• Pre-1950s vending machines
• Pinball and slot machines
• Old movie posters
• Unusual radios: transistor, tabletop, etc.
• Antique casino/gaming machines
• Vintage movie memorabilia
• Vintage advertising Items
• Taxidermy
• Vintage concert posters and T-shirts
• Early Boy Scout items
• Pre-1960s vintage diner collectibles
• Pre-1960s TV merchandise
• Pre-1950s western/equestrian gear
•Classic motorcycle memorabilia
• Sports memorabilia
• Casino tables
• Houdini items
• Old rodeo items
• Airline collectibles: Pan-Am, TWA, Etc.
• Late-1970s and earlier military items
• Extraordinary mobster memorabilia
• Vintage police officer collectibles
• Firefighter collectibles
• Pre-1940s telephones
• Folk art
• Vintage BB guns/cap guns
• Early Halloween items
• Pre-1940s Christmas items
• Hawaiiana/Tiki collectibles
• Vintage sports collectibles
• Vintage election memorabilia
• Musical instruments
•Civil War antiques
• Vintage gas pumps
• Pre-1970s old neon signs
• Strange woodcarvings
• Vintage collegiate collectibles

They currently are not looking for: Farming/agriculture items, tools, glassware, appliances, tractors, crocks, stoves or country primitives.

Reach Editorial Director Holly S. Edwards at hollyedewards@penbaypilot.com.