I suppose its on Syfy because more or less the collections could fit as syfy material - star wars, transformers, comic books, etc.
My family has been watching it every week (on after face-off) ^_^ Its not too bad.. some of the people could really use better organization, I think the show should donate shelving or something lol.
But - the hot wheels / GI Joe guy did sell some things,
Spoiler
and bought display cases with some of the money.
The transformers guy was in deep debt and borrowing from his parents a lot. So far, the majority of collectors on the show have been in financial trouble or hindering their family, or in danger of losing their significant other over it.
A few of them have had goals and were set on a path to realize them (more rare stuff - #1 barbie, financial independence, or harmony in their home).
I do feel sorry for the people sometimes, but it ends up positive at the end. The star wars lady
Spoiler
sold like 1 ewok... lol that was kinda silly. But they said the couple had sold a few other things since the show.
Its interesting for me since I have always collected very casually and just recently began getting all serious about it.
It is good to watch the show and remind myself to narrow my pony purchases down to the few ponies I really want at the moment. Last week it was a set of Newborn twins, a couple weeks before I really wanted a Happy Tails pony, right now I think It'd be nice to find a Glow n show I could afford.