Abandoned

ABANDONED is a reality series featuring Pennsylvania antique collector and restorer Jay Chaikin as he searches abandoned buildings for pieces of history. Along with his partners Dan Graham and Mark Pekenas, Chaikin travels around the country searching through buildings that have been locked up or are scheduled for demolition looking for items that can be salvaged and restored. From an old water fountain in a closed paper mill in Maine to some stained glass windows in a condemned Philadelphia church, Chaikin tries to negotiate purchase prices with building owners for the items that will allow him to eventually make a profit when reselling them. It's easy for him to get carried away, especially when the buildings have fascinating stories behind them or have lots of interesting items inside, but luckily his wife and business partner Ricki keeps him in line and on budget.