American Pickers star Frank Fritz has been a fan favorite given his fun-loving nature and passion for vintage memorabilia, toys, and cans. He has been the heart and soul of the reality show starring alongside Mike Wolfe and Danielle Colby. However, the reality star exited the show citing several health issues, including back surgery and Crohn’s Disease.
Ever since the 56-year-old’s absence from the show, fans have been curious to learn more about his life behind the camera. One key question is how much Fritz is worth. So, what is his 2022 net worth? Read on to find out all of the details.
How Much Is Frank Fritz’s Net Worth?
Frank Fritz has been a regular on The History Channel and A&E. As reported by The Sun, the reality star is reportedly worth $6 Million. Apart from finding fame with American Pickers, he has also authored two books. They are entitled How to Pick Vintage Motorcycles and American Pickers Guide to Picking.
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On January 18, 2010, American Pickers Season 1 premiered on The History Channel. Fritz became a regular on the show alongside Danielle Colby and his friend of 40 years, Mike Wolfe. He appeared in 19 seasons totaling 250 episodes. Before he came on board the series, Wolfe and Fritz were business partners and friends with a lot of history between them.
The show’s premise required the duo, along with Danielle, to travel far and wide in search of vintage items to purchase and then sell to customers that visited their stores. Antique Archaeology, located in Le Claire, Iowa, and Nashville, Tennessee, is owned by Wolfe, while Fritz’s business is based in Savannah, Georgia.
Frank Fritz Loved Collecting Beer Cans & Rocks As A Kid
As explained in the show, Fritz has had a passion for collecting things, even as a kid. He started collecting things such as beer cans and rocks, which gave rise to his passion for antiques. Fritz has been described by fans as ‘even-tempered’ and ‘affable.’ He also has a way with potential sellers and has a knack for putting out fires.
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Given their shared love for antiques and complementary personalities, the duo made the perfect team for American Pickers. However, Frank’s stint on the show ended with Season 21, Episode 13, titled ‘Burlesque Queen.’
Mike Wolfe Prays For Frank’s Speedy Recovery
Since then, Frank’s absence from the show has brought in negative emotions from fans. Talking about his return to the show, the reality star told The Sun, “I would like to come back to the show, but we will see.”
He added: “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,” he continued, “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.”
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The very same day, Mike revealed that Frank wouldn’t be returning to the show in the follow-up seasons. On July 21, 2022, Mike updated on Instagram that Frank suffered a stroke and is in the hospital. He asked fans to pray for his friend’s speedy recovery.
Do you think Frank’s absence from the show didn’t sit well with fans? How do you think American Pickers has fared without Frank? Let us know in the comments!
