Pawn Stars

[scott91575]

While it's a fun show, much of it is scripted. It's pretty clear the little family skits are staged (and poorly acted). Much of the rest of it being fake is hearsay, but I believe they do stage some of the interactions and even some of the items. I can't prove that, of course, but like much of reality tv there is only so much reality. So while some people come across as really stupid for selling their stuff, I am not sure they are the real stories for why they are selling them or even items they truly own.

I am sure plenty of people do go to pawn shops to sell watches, guitars, jewelry, etc. for quick cash. Yet I have a hard time believing they are getting historical items (even fake one) on a regular basis.

 

[Best Buckeye]

I lovethis show. It may be scripted or staged but at least it's entertaining
It's kick to see how much old stuff is out there.
And it's heads and tails over the sitcoms and most other shows out there.

 

[DubCoffman62]

I watch it regularly, it's always fun to watch these people leave crestfallen when they learn that their Stradivarius is just a worthless copy.

 

[stowfan]

I find myself laughing and rolling my eyes when the seller, sometimes, has something of much greater value than they are aware, and the kindly pawn broker points it out to the seller.

 

[TooTall]

I find myself laughing and rolling my eyes when the seller, sometimes, has something of much greater value than they are aware, and the kindly pawn broker points it out to the seller.

Right. When in actuality they'd be like, "I can give you a hundred for that" and profit $5,000

 

[OneBuckeye]

I can't get over people selling their ancestors things. Like the guy in the last episode trying to sell his Dad's WWII bomber jacket. Family momentos that cannot be replaced. Frame it, preserve it and display it. Unreal.

 

[Dryden]

I can't get over people selling their ancestors things. Like the guy in the last episode trying to sell his Dad's WWII bomber jacket. Family momentos that cannot be replaced. Frame it, preserve it and display it. Unreal.

Thought the same thing that episode. Guy brings in dads' authentic bomber jacket which survived two years in the skies over Italy. Needs at least four-figures for it ...

Degenerate gambler alert!

 

[Romanowski]

I saw an episode recently where some dude brought in 3 buttons from George Washington's inaugural election. Total appraisal was valued at $15k or something like that. They guy sold them for $3k. Apparently the guy who sold them was left a large coin collection from his grandfather and the Pawn Stars guy looked right at the camera and said something to the tune of, "This guy told me has a large coin collection, he doesn't know what he has, and I know I have the upper hand."

The guy who sold the buttons was a moron. He looked like Clint Howard...you know...deranged.

 

[OSUScoonie12]

I still have not figured out why people would want to sell items that are $1000+ to a Pawn Shop where they will only get 30% of that. Why not just post it on EBay or stick it in a real auction and get its real value for it. Like the George Washington buttons, easily could have sold in auction for $15k, or around that...but instead the guy takes $3000 for it.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

desperate people in the most desperate city do desperate things.

 

[Mr_Burns]

The ones that also drive me crazy are when someone has an item that is significantly more valuable once it's restored. I understand not having the money laying around to tie up on restoring a boat or a car, but something that only takes a couple hundred bucks to restore shouldn't break the bank by any means.

A guy had an antique coffee grinder that he sold on the spot for $200. The guys in the shop turned it over to their buddy who put $300 of work into restoring it, and he said they could sell it for $1800-$2200. So instead of the original seller investing $300 for a profit of $1500-$1900, he decided he needed $200 right then. Again, yes it's Vegas, and it's cash in hand vs the hassle of selling it later, but he probably just pissed the $200 away playing craps or something.

Side note: He kept saying "I don't have much need for an antique coffee grinder because I don't even drink coffee." Hey dumbass, people who drink coffee wouldn't even use that to grind their coffee beans.

 

[TooTall]

I still have not figured out why people would want to sell items that are $1000+ to a Pawn Shop where they will only get 30% of that. Why not just post it on EBay or stick it in a real auction and get its real value for it. Like the George Washington buttons, easily could have sold in auction for $15k, or around that...but instead the guy takes $3000 for it.

The pawn guys try to shy them away from auction because of auction costs...

 

[DubCoffman62]

The pawn guys try to shy them away from auction because of auction costs...

My favorite parts of the shows are when people are getting hosed.

 

[Thump]

A few thoughts:

1) I really hate that douche-kit "Sean" who always wears that Pirates of the Caribbean II shirt when appraising guns.

Dudes's a real chatch with the gold jewelry and hairy chest showing.

2) The Amish-looking guy who is the curator of the Clark County museum is a walking encyclopedia

3) Does History Channel pay people money for appearing on camera?

Maybe that's why they accept less money.

4) Love the "Old man."

5) Ever notice Rick's ashy elbows?

6) Love Rick's smoker's laugh.

 

[Mr_Burns]

A few thoughts:

1) I really hate that douche-kit "Sean" who always wears that Pirates of the Caribbean II shirt when appraising guns.

"So, Rick, what do you want to know about this gun?"

"The same thing I want to know every time I call you--how much is it fucking worth?"