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Pawn Stars on History Channel (2 Viewers)
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videoguy505
Footballguy
belljr
Footballguy
What a #####... Hey I want 2000, well how about 15000
Would you do 17000 - whore
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
What a #####... Hey I want 2000, well how about 15000Would you do 17000 - whore
[whore]If a man is willing to pay $15,000, certainly he would be willing to pay $17,000.[/whore]I hope she gets molested by a Yeti.
videoguy505
Footballguy
IIRC, Rick sold the combo pistol/jail key to the appraiser. Guy appraised it for about $200-300, Rick bought it for $100, later in the episode the appraiser was back in the store and he bought it for $150.
Nightly Mistake
Footballguy
Chumlee is too stupid to breath. He can't possibly procreate, can he? Can he?
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
I would like to see that as well.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Anybody watching Hardcore Pawn? Brutal.
KGB
Footballguy
no, ill check it out
Courtjester
The Town Drunk
Porkchop Express
Footballguy
A lot of it setup beforehand. They know someone is coming in with a certain item. The History Channel producers feed them historical background on the object that they can regurgitate in front of the cameras. The experts are rarely called in in real life. Remember its an entertainment show.
Rick was on Letterman tonight. Nothing too interesting. Letterman seemed like a genuine fan of the show. Rick said that his store always got a lot of interesting historical items in, and that it didn't just start with the show. He said other pawn shops have lists of what to take and when people brought historical stuff in, they don't know what to do with it so they send the people over to Rick's place. He said he loans out about $5 million a year. Oh, and he said there aren't many pawns on the show because most of the people needing to pawn stuff don't want to be shown on TV.
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JaxBill
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How do the experts get paid? In some cases, it's worth it to them to build up their rep so they can do more "consulting" work but at least guy works for a museum.
HERBERT THE HIPPO
REAL Ultimate Power
Absolutely horrendous......
comfortably numb
Footballguy
johnnycakes
Footballguy
I watched the first episode (and only the first episode). I distinctly remember them taking a dig at the Pawn Stars by saying something like, "we don't consult any experts to determine value. Here we are the experts." Is that because the only thing people can bring in for pawn in Detroit is old hubcaps and other assorted items found along the side of the road?unless you like to see people selling their gold teeth.
comfortably numb
Footballguy
Saw some episode last, where some lady was trying to sell some jewelry.The dad, was asking how much she wanted, she said, what can you offer, he said how much do you want.This went on a few times, and she said she would just go elsewhere.He made a comment about people not knowing what they want for their stuff, came off real dooshy.I watched the first episode (and only the first episode). I distinctly remember them taking a dig at the Pawn Stars by saying something like, "we don't consult any experts to determine value. Here we are the experts." Is that because the only thing people can bring in for pawn in Detroit is old hubcaps and other assorted items found along the side of the road?unless you like to see people selling their gold teeth.
UOFI_316
Footballguy
They did buy a guys alligator though.Saw some episode last, where some lady was trying to sell some jewelry.The dad, was asking how much she wanted, she said, what can you offer, he said how much do you want.This went on a few times, and she said she would just go elsewhere.He made a comment about people not knowing what they want for their stuff, came off real dooshy.I watched the first episode (and only the first episode). I distinctly remember them taking a dig at the Pawn Stars by saying something like, "we don't consult any experts to determine value. Here we are the experts." Is that because the only thing people can bring in for pawn in Detroit is old hubcaps and other assorted items found along the side of the road?
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
You mean like when he makes a deal and then re-negs on it?What a dbag.johnnycakes said:I watched the first episode (and only the first episode). I distinctly remember them taking a dig at the Pawn Stars by saying something like, "we don't consult any experts to determine value. Here we are the experts." Is that because the only thing people can bring in for pawn in Detroit is old hubcaps and other assorted items found along the side of the road?comfortably numb said:HERBERT THE HIPPO said:
E Street Brat
Footballguy
More Peaches please
videoguy505
Footballguy
KGB
Footballguy
hmmf, musta missed that one
hooter311
Footballguy
You mean like when he makes a deal and then re-negs on it?What a dbag.I watched the first episode (and only the first episode). I distinctly remember them taking a dig at the Pawn Stars by saying something like, "we don't consult any experts to determine value. Here we are the experts." Is that because the only thing people can bring in for pawn in Detroit is old hubcaps and other assorted items found along the side of the road?unless you like to see people selling their gold teeth.
If you're going to run a shop like that, the offer that comes out of your mouth should be the final one.
skillz
Footballguy
No kidding. I liked the guy with the Indiana Jones whip that claimed Harrison Ford used it in the movie. I think he bought it off some stunt man who claimed that to him. The guy walked in all cocky and wanted 30K for the thing and by the time it was done, Rick didn't even want to make an offer on it b/c the expert said it was an extra whip that was never used in the movie.Been catching up on this on Netflix. It amazes me that there are morons who think Rick will buy stuff because they say it belonged to a celebrity, but they have no proof.
videoguy505
Footballguy
I think there was one that was like: "This is a guitar that my uncle played at some restaurant and some famous celebrity was there and he heard it..." that one got meNo kidding. I liked the guy with the Indiana Jones whip that claimed Harrison Ford used it in the movie. I think he bought it off some stunt man who claimed that to him. The guy walked in all cocky and wanted 30K for the thing and by the time it was done, Rick didn't even want to make an offer on it b/c the expert said it was an extra whip that was never used in the movie.Been catching up on this on Netflix. It amazes me that there are morons who think Rick will buy stuff because they say it belonged to a celebrity, but they have no proof.
. Rick was just 
TheFanatic
Footballguy
Exactly. And they make the kid out to be a doofus when I heard that the kid does the majority of the buying on the show but he's not very photogenic so they keep showing his dad and the old man. Way too staged for me, but I can watch it. That being said, it's one of the few shows I can watch with my wife. She fully admits that the only shows she enjoys are trashtastic. Real Housewives of wherever, Hoarders, intervention, teenager and pregnant or something, secret life of teens or something, etc. I'll take the overly staged Pawn Stars and the Pickers over this dreck.Like a pawn shop is going to send two guys out to buy a $75 kite which they "accidently" fly into a pole.....@ Chumlee flying a $75 kite into a pole.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
This is what bugs me about American Pickers. They say they "picked" it at say $100, and say it's "worth" $2000. BS. Don't tell me what it's "worth." Tell me what someone paid for it.
Nightly Mistake
Footballguy
Neither Pawn Stars nor American Pickers can hold my interest. How many old guns and rusty bicycles can you possibly watch get brought in or discovered before you get your fill?
videoguy505
Footballguy
To be fair, a lot of what they deal with is probably the nickel & dime stuff, plus gold/jewelry and Gen-X collectibles, so that's his wheelhouse... nothing more than a couple hundred dollars, or, something with intrinsic precious metal value... stuff that he can't screw up too bad. Does Rick do more of the high-value, rarer items? Would make sense they don't need to call in the boss if it's just everyday stuff.
TheFanatic
Footballguy
Holy ####. This is a legit show? I thought it was a joke... As for the experts, I'm guessing they charged an appraisal fee before the show and now they do it to have their name and company put on screen as experts in the field... I'd be willing to bet they bring in experts way more now than they ever did before... That and the History channel wants to add the historical aspect to it and somehow place them above the typical reality TV moneygrab networks...Saw some episode last, where some lady was trying to sell some jewelry.The dad, was asking how much she wanted, she said, what can you offer, he said how much do you want.This went on a few times, and she said she would just go elsewhere.He made a comment about people not knowing what they want for their stuff, came off real dooshy.I watched the first episode (and only the first episode). I distinctly remember them taking a dig at the Pawn Stars by saying something like, "we don't consult any experts to determine value. Here we are the experts." Is that because the only thing people can bring in for pawn in Detroit is old hubcaps and other assorted items found along the side of the road?unless you like to see people selling their gold teeth.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Pickers I can understand this sentiment but there are a lot of unique, interesting stuff on Pawn Stars.
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Parasailer
Footballguy
Kevrunner
Footballguy
Here is a link to the Pawn Stars on Fox and Friends. Rick shows off the Faberge spider broach and another piece of Faberge that he bought from the same women. I didn't see where the other piece was mentioned on the show, did any of you, I thought the women only had 1 piece of Faberge? I guess they really do alot of editing and scripting, the show is a cross between reality TV and a sitcom. Regardless, I still really like the show.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4331835/pawn-st...aylist_id=86871
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4331835/pawn-st...aylist_id=86871
They only showed one. Perhaps, after she got $15k for that one, she later brought in another Faberge piece her mom gave her.
17seconds
root of all aliai
I was amazed the woman with the Faberge spider sold it right there. If a guy told me he's giving me 10x what I expected because he has a conscience, I'm going to get it appraised and see if his offer isn't a lowball. Just tell him I'll be back in a couple of days and I'll sell it to you for $15K if that turns out to be a good offer.
Also, what are people doing trying to sell items for more than $10K in a pawn shop. Some of the stuff on there should really be at auction.
Also, what are people doing trying to sell items for more than $10K in a pawn shop. Some of the stuff on there should really be at auction.
Parasailer
Footballguy
A lot of people don't want to go through the hassle of an auction, they just want cash.
exactly. If you're going to a pawn store.....you need cash pretty damn quick.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Not only that but you have to pay fees and commissions and most importantly TAXES.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
I was talking to my cousin that owns a coin/jewelry store last night about this show. He buys almost anything collectible too and he told me a couple of stories.
1. This old lady died who was horder and the kids found a tacklebox of gold coins in the garage and sent him a letter asking if he was interested in buying them. The letter was a copy so he figured it went to a bunch of people. He sent a couple of his guys to check it out and they wrote down a checklist with a grade next to each coin. Except instead of a grade, they wrote things like "wow" & "really wow". He was prepared to bid $140k but really wanted them since they were in such good condition so he bid 170k. He got the coins and found out that nobody else bothered to respond to the letter so he was bidding against himself.
2. I told him about the broad with the Faberge broach and he had a similar story. This guy comes in with some old coins and he wanted a grand for them. My cousin told him about a grading service and that they would probably really increase the value of them. The guy reluctantly agreed to have them graded and they came back with a value of $5500. My couisin offered him $4500 for the coins that he was just going to sell him for $1000 a couple of weeks earlier. The guy came back with "give me $4700". He shook his head and stuck to and bought them for $4500. A week later the same guy came in his shop and bought $850k worth of gold bullion.
1. This old lady died who was horder and the kids found a tacklebox of gold coins in the garage and sent him a letter asking if he was interested in buying them. The letter was a copy so he figured it went to a bunch of people. He sent a couple of his guys to check it out and they wrote down a checklist with a grade next to each coin. Except instead of a grade, they wrote things like "wow" & "really wow". He was prepared to bid $140k but really wanted them since they were in such good condition so he bid 170k. He got the coins and found out that nobody else bothered to respond to the letter so he was bidding against himself.
2. I told him about the broad with the Faberge broach and he had a similar story. This guy comes in with some old coins and he wanted a grand for them. My cousin told him about a grading service and that they would probably really increase the value of them. The guy reluctantly agreed to have them graded and they came back with a value of $5500. My couisin offered him $4500 for the coins that he was just going to sell him for $1000 a couple of weeks earlier. The guy came back with "give me $4700". He shook his head and stuck to and bought them for $4500. A week later the same guy came in his shop and bought $850k worth of gold bullion.
Parasailer
Footballguy
I thought it was slightly amusing but too staged, just like the punching bag thing where he was in the back trying to beat that guy's score.Chum Lee
rick6668
Footballguy
Absolutely. The whole giving out the cards and showing them by the trash was totally staged, but watching Corey laugh after he gave Chumlee the cards made me think that it was Corey's idea to make his name Chum Lee.I thought it was slightly amusing but too staged, just like the punching bag thing where he was in the back trying to beat that guy's score.Chum Lee
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