What happened to Downeast dickering?

So, the History Channel has canceled Downeast Dickering, a REALLY COOL Maine based reality show based around Uncle Henry’s Swap it Sell it magazine. Now, even with several un-aired episodes, History has pulled the plug despite the show’s popularity in Maine and many other parts of the country.

Is Downeast dickering real?

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Down East Dickering is about to begin its second season on The History Channel. The show is filmed in Maine and features real Maine characters including Tony Bennett. So many, in fact, that a TV show has been born around it. …

Where is the cast of Down East dickering?

East Maine
None of the cast members lives in Down East Maine. Besides Bennett and Codwell, three people featured in the show live in the vicinity of Dover-Foxcroft, and two live in the Lewiston area.

Why is it called dickering?

The basis of that theory is founded on the noun dicker, which in English can refer to a quantity of ten hides. That word is derived from decuria, the Latin word for a bundle of ten hides, and ultimately from Latin decem, meaning “ten” (to learn why the month December comes from the Latin word decem, click here).

What kind of dog is Duke from Down East Dickering?

Jack Russell terrier
The Bethel guys — Stanley “Codfish” Cordwell, Tony Bennett and his family’s Jack Russell terrier, Duke — were a mainstay in the first season of the History Channel’s “Down East Dickering.”

What part of Maine is considered Down East?

The term “Down East” or “Downeast” is most often defined in Maine as the eastern coastal region of the State that covers Washington County and Hancock County beginning in Ellsworth and stretching to the East all the way to the Maritime Provinces.

Why is Maine called Down East?

The Down East magazine FAQ explains the origin of the term: “When ships sailed from Boston to ports in Maine (which were to the east of Boston), the wind was at their backs, so they were sailing downwind, hence the term ‘Down East.

What’s another word for dickering?

In this page you can discover 19 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for dicker, like: bargain, haggle, trade, barter, argue, buy, negotiate, sell, chaffer, chaffering and deal.

What kind of dog is Duke from Down East dickering?

How old is Tony Bennett from Down East Dickering?

49-year-old
Tony is 49-year-old Tony Bennett of Bethel, the show’s narrator and arguably its main dickerer.

Where Is Down East Maine?

What kind of show is Down East Dickering?

Down East Dickering follows several groups of bargain hunters (known as dickerers) as they search through that week’s edition of the Augusta-published Uncle Henry’s in order to buy, sell, swap and trade items. I simply love this show. It’s as genuine old New England as it gets.

Where can I watch the History Channel Dickering?

Check out the History Channel’s website for sneak peeks, deleted scenes, behind the scenes videos and cast bios. Keep up with the latest news and share your thoughts on Twitter using hashtag #dickering!

What was the error code on Down East Dickering?

(Error Code: 102630) Down East Dickering follows several groups of bargain hunters (known as dickerers) as they search through that week’s edition of the Augusta-published Uncle Henry’s in order to buy, sell, swap and trade items.

What was the way of life in Down East Dickering?

Knocking and talking, wheeling and dealing, swapping and trading–dickering–is a way of life for these guys. Their bible is Uncle Henry’s, a magazine of classified ads that comes out every Thursday and is filled with opportunities–if you know where to find them.