What is American Pickers star Frank Fritz’s net worth?
THE HISTORY Channel's American Pickers follows Frank Fritz, Mike Wolfe, and Danielle Colby as they go on the hunt for rare artifacts to obtain and sell.
Since rising to fame after starring in several seasons of American Pickers, viewers are curious to know more about Frank Fritz and his net worth.
What is American Pickers star Frank Fritz's net worth?
Since appearing in the first season of American Pickers, Frank Fritz has become a popular television personality.
Due to his prominence on A&E and The History Channel, audiences have brought Fritz's official net worth into question.
According to , the reality TV star amassed an estimated fortune of $6million.
In addition to finding fame in the aforementioned series, he also released two books - American Pickers Guide to Picking, as well as How to Pick Vintage Motorcycles.
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When did Frank Fritz' join American Pickers?
On January 18, 2010, the first season of American Pickers began airing on History.
Frank Fritz joined the show with Danielle Colby and his friend of 40 years Mike Wolfe.
He went on to appear in 19 additional seasons, which span over 250 episodes.
Prior to coming on board the series, Fritz and Wolfe were already friends and business partners with various years of history between them.
The pair's time together on American Pickers involved them traveling together to find vintage items and purchase them for clients who frequent each of their stores.
While Wolfe's business, Antique Archaeology, is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and Le Claire, Iowa, Fritz's business is centered in Savannah, Georgia.
The explains how Fritz started picking early, "collecting rocks and beer cans as a kid."
Fritz is described as "even-tempered and affable" and has a way with potential sellers and a knack for putting out fires.
"With their complementary personalities and a shared love of picking, Frank and Mike make the perfect team."
The 13th episode of season 21, titled Burlesque Queen, marked the last time the antique connoisseur was last seen on the long-running program.
Where is Frank Fritz today?
In the wake of Frank's absence from American Pickers since March 2, 2020, his future on the show repeatedly came into question.
Regarding whether or not he was coming back, Frank told The Sun: "I would like to come back to the show, but we will see.
"I was doing it for 11 years, but there is a lot of controversy going on right now.
"It’s up to the network whether I come back on the show."
The pro-antique collector shared: "It ain’t gonna affect me one bit, I didn’t leave the show.
"I finished shooting and then I had a little back surgery and the pandemic came."
However, the same day Frank talked to The Sun, Mike Wolfe revealed that his former business partner would not be returning for any follow-up seasons.
Mike said on Instagram: "I have known Frank for as long as I can remember, he’s been like a brother to me.
"I will miss Frank, just like all of you, and I pray for the very best and all good things for him on the next part of his journey."
On July 21, 2022, Mike took to social media to reveal an update on Frank's health.
: "I have been very private in the past year in regards to Frank's life and the journey he’s been on.
"There has been lots of opinions in regards to mine and Frank’s friendship and the show.
"But now is not the time to set the record straight. Now is the time to pray for my friend."
The TV host added: "Frank has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital.
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"Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts. Frank, I pray more than anything that you make it through this okay. I love you buddy."
Frank was allegedly found "sprawled on the floor" around the time of the incident.