Anyone else catch Pawn Stars on the History channel?

[scooterboy]

I found it strangely entertaining. It's about a guy, his father, and his son who run a pawn shop in Vegas, and the strange things that people bring in the door.

Give it a shot.

[BeanMeScot]

I half saw a commercial (what are those? I was cooking, Ok?) for it over the weekend and thought it seemed interesting but I didn't set an SP.

[MarkofT]

I caught the two episodes this week and the 3 main characters seemed pretty interesting, especially the old man. Doesn't hurt that it is also a Las Vegas pawn shop and I recognize the surrounding areas.

Big Hoss's comment about his assistant was pretty good too. "He may be the village idiot, but he is my village idiot."

[latrobe7]

I stumbled upon this the other day; I like watching the haggling and there will no doubt be lots of interesting people selling lots of weird stuff.

[scandia101]

That's disappointing. I thought the title said pron stars :mad:
I'll give it a look anyway.

[windracer]

From Bill Maher's last episode of "Real Time":

New Rule: Between the "Ice Road Truckers," the show about lumberjacks and the show about a pawn shop, The History Channel must change its name to the "Poor Life Choices Network." What's next? "Porn Shop Janitors"?

:D

[BrandonRe]

Warren? Zat you?

[Gregor]

I like it. Sort of like a Antiques Roadshow for the common man, with a huge dose of reality thrown it.

The old man is cool. I bet he has some great stories to tell that he can't tell on camera.

[pmyers]

I'm loving this show. Thanks for the head's up!

[The Flush]

I don't understand why someone would bring a vintage guitar or gun to a pawn shop to sell (not pawn) instead of taking it to a guitar shop or gun shop in the first place. Or even better yet, advertise it yourself in a specialty forum or magazine. It seems you could get more money that way. Maybe they think they can monetize their assets faster this way, but some, like the guy with the art prints, was not in a hurry.

[pmyers]

I don't understand why someone would bring a vintage guitar or gun to a pawn shop to sell (not pawn) instead of taking it to a guitar shop or gun shop in the first place. Or even better yet, advertise it yourself in a specialty forum or magazine. It seems you could get more money that way. Maybe they think they can monetize their assets faster this way, but some, like the guy with the art prints, was not in a hurry.

I agree and made the same comment to my wife. I guess these people are willing to make less for the quick cash....or in the case of that guitar...the real guitar shops new it was crap and wouldn't pay him either so he figured he'd try a pawn shop.

[MarkofT]

It's easier to find a reputable pawnshop then it is to find a shop specializing in the item you want to sell. You can also form a working relationship with the pawn shop and they nurture the relationship by giving you slightly better deals or a heads up when something you might be interested in shows up.

Selling the item yourself is just a pain. How many cars have you sold yourself either from classifieds or just parking it on a well trafficked street? Compare that to how many cars you have traded in for less then what you would get selling it yourself.

[jsmeeker]

Also, they may not really want to get rid if it. Just put it up as collateral for a loan. :)

[TX WJ]

This is a interesting show.

[The Flush]

It's easier to find a reputable pawnshop then it is to find a shop specializing in the item you want to sell. You can also form a working relationship with the pawn shop and they nurture the relationship by giving you slightly better deals or a heads up when something you might be interested in shows up.

Selling the item yourself is just a pain. How many cars have you sold yourself either from classifieds or just parking it on a well trafficked street? Compare that to how many cars you have traded in for less then what you would get selling it yourself.

I've sold 3 cars myself and only traded in one, and I regretted not selling the one myself. I am probably $5000 ahead by selling them myself and probably gave up well over $1000 by trading in the one.

[ElJay]

I don't understand why someone would bring a vintage guitar or gun to a pawn shop to sell (not pawn) instead of taking it to a guitar shop or gun shop in the first place. Or even better yet, advertise it yourself in a specialty forum or magazine. It seems you could get more money that way. Maybe they think they can monetize their assets faster this way, but some, like the guy with the art prints, was not in a hurry.

It does seem to be a high end pawn shop. I don't know what the guy with the art prints was thinking. Perhaps he was lying to get the price he wanted. I'm assuming these people see the pawn shop as the path of least resistance to selling the thing (as opposed to a specialized auction or magazine ads). Of course that path is likely going to cost at least 50% of the item's value.

[BeanMeScot]

Also, they may not really want to get rid if it. Just put it up as collateral for a loan. :)

That's the first thing they ask and most of the people they have shown with these Antiques Roadshow type items are looking to sell.

I am really enjoying the show, too. The family interaction is fun and the items are pretty cool. I am sure they will get even more interesting items, now!

[Frylock]

I really enjoy it. It's definitely not your typical pawn shop, because I never saw a boat at my local pawn shop! It's pretty entertaining.

[Adam1115]

Is this real...? I can't seem to figure out the actual name of this pawn shop...

[Uncle Briggs]

I like it. Sort of like a Antiques Roadshow for the common man, with a huge dose of reality thrown it.

The old man is cool. I bet he has some great stories to tell that he can't tell on camera.Yeah, it's great. I made an SP.

[Frylock]

Is this real...? I can't seem to figure out the actual name of this pawn shop...

"Gold & Silver Pawn Shop" is the name of it, from here (http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/07/20/pawn-stars-brings-reality-tv-history-channel/)

[Ment]

Big Hoss's comment about his assistant was pretty good too. "He may be the village idiot, but he is my village idiot."

Chum Lee degrades my synapses whenever I hear him speak. He should try out for Slingblade2.

[Mike Lang]

I started watching this show a few days ago, I find the stuff that comes through the door pretty interesting.

[innocentfreak]

I like the show. I almost wonder if it is one of the ones that Dave Atell visited when he had his Insomniac show because most of the store personal look familiar.

[billboard_NE]

Seasone pass set, I loved how the old man complained about the cost of restoring the Lincoln, then would not sell it and kept it for himself.

Good show

[Frylock]

I was shocked to see that 75% of the stuff that comes in the door they can't reach a deal on. I figured it would be a lot lower. I guess they must need to bring few quite a few people to make up each episode.

The only thing that would make this better is seeing how much the items sold for. I'd love to see someone buy the cannon or the boat. Or even from the latest episode, what ring did the guy trade for?

[BeanMeScot]

The only thing that would make this better is seeing how much the items sold for. I'd love to see someone buy the cannon or the boat. Or even from the latest episode, what ring did the guy trade for?

This. But I figure they don't want to piss off the people selling them stuff with how much money they are making off the stuff. :cool:

[latrobe7]

I think the woman with all the autographs should have held out for her price; I think she would have got it.

[JFriday]

I think the boat thing was BS. I'm sure it was checked out prior to him buying it. The Dad and Grandpa were so adimant about not buying boats I'm sure a kid that grew up in that invironement wouldn't shell out 16.5K that easily especially with the both of them sitting in the store.

[scooterboy]

I think the boat thing was BS. I'm sure it was checked out prior to him buying it. The Dad and Grandpa were so adimant about not buying boats I'm sure a kid that grew up in that invironement wouldn't shell out 16.5K that easily especially with the both of them sitting in the store.

I think you're right that he definitely knew the "no boats" policy, but I also think he only bought it because the camera was on him.

[jkbird59]

why wouldnt the guy buy the ejection seat for 300.00 then have it appraised? if you dont have the guts to lose 300 find another line of work

[JFriday]

It just sounds like a good "story line" the way they showed it, I doubt that's how it really went down.

[jkbird59]

i guess so. i dont think they have the customers standing there while an expert appraisal is being done.

[JFriday]

I was talking about the boat. On the ejector seat why not go into your office call your source and he could have easily determined it was possibly worth more than $300.00. Having the guy there when the appraisal done can only end up bad for you.

[ElJay]

I have to laugh at the reaction of the sellers after an appraisal is done.

Appraiser: Your thingy is worth $40,000!
Seller: There you go, it's worth $40,000! I want $40,000!!

Most of them seem to come to their senses after Rick explains the pawn shop business model to them.

[WhiskeyTango]

Well they did show in one of those multiple choice commercial break questions that 75% of customers don't reach an agreement with the shop.

[Satchel]

I love pawn shops...they're my hobby. I stop by about half a dozen a week.

This is a great show, but it seems like they've had some ringers come in...like they know some people with some interesting things and they have them come in...It's getting a little "by the numbers" when something cool comes in...they like it but don't know if it's real...then they have to get it appraised...end of scene...five minutes later the appraiser is there, get a price (in front of the customer no less) and then negotiate.

I'd think the owners would tell the people doing the appraising to not tell the customer the price.

[WhiskeyTango]

Plus, how many 'experts' does a real pawn shop owner really know? This guy knows a pro who knows everything about the more obscure things in society.

[Frylock]

Plus, how many 'experts' does a real pawn shop owner really know? This guy knows a pro who knows everything about the more obscure things in society.

To be fair, this is Vegas. I imagine that a LOT of stuff gets pawned there, and the Old Man has worked there for 30+ years. You don't think in 30+ years he made some contacts?

[urwathrtz]

Just started watching this recently. Love it. My favorite has to be Chumley

[hummingbird_206]

Pretty entertaining show. The old man cracks me up. He and Chum Lee are great supporting characters.

[Fl_Gulfer]

I couldn't believe they didn't fire that girl for showing up late again. I think Chumley is a idiot, they keep him around to be a ginnypig is all. The hotrod was a great deal though.
I been watching the show from the begining. There have been some good deals and some stupid deals IMHO. Its a good summer show.

[billboard_NE]

[QUOTE=Fl_Gulfer;7469399]. I think Chumley is a idiot, they keep him around to be a ginnypig is all. QUOTE]


They have admited that Chumley is an idiot, but they add "he is our idiot"

very entertaining.

[janry]

Just caught a couple of episodes of this and it is interesting. Their pawn shop is nothing like any I've been in. Once you get past the BS they do for TV, the things brought in and the restoration they seem to do on a number of items is interesting.

[ElJay]

I love the people who try to cash in stuff and when the money isn't enough, suddenly they tell the cameras it's a treasured fairly heirloom that will be passed on. Like the woman with the worthless piece of the Berlin Wall. What was she thinking? I remember those being sold in K-Mart and on TV.

[janry]

I need to go back and watch the past episodes. How many have therre been? I've tried to find a listing of the past episodes but can't find them.

[ElJay]

I've recorded ten so far. I'm not sure how many I am missing though, because I didn't start watching until it was already on for a little while.

Boom or Bust
Brothels & Busses
Confederate Conundrum
Damn Yankees
Gangsters & Guitars
Knights in Fake Armor?
Rick's Big Bet
Rope a Dope
Sink or Sell
Time Machines

[Ment]

The latest episode was hilarious with Corey using Chumley as resource for his pawn shop knowledge test given by his father. Chumley idiot savant! :)

[ewolfr]

I think ElJay is correct with 10. I did a quick search on Mininova and it shows 10 eps available with Rick's Big Bet just being released today.

[innocentfreak]

Yeah last night's was episode 10 according to TVrage.com.
Pawn Stars (http://www.tvrage.com/shows/id-23281/episode_list)

[pmyers]

Love that the new season started! I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was inside that chest!

[JFriday]

You would think if anything was in there they would hear it rattle.

[Steve_Martin]

The only episode I liked Chum Lee in was when he flew the kite.

The mechanism on the chest was pretty interesting.

[hummingbird_206]

The only episode I liked Chum Lee in was when he flew the kite.

The mechanism on the chest was pretty interesting.

I just knew that kite was going to end up on the pole, but I couldn't stop watching.:)

The Old Man just cracks me up. Did he really not get the Shelby over 20mph?

I think it's a pretty entertaining show. Glad it's back for a second season.

[ElJay]

Chum Lee was hilarious when he was going on about the Imperial that they'd "sold" for $1000. "The guy that bought it is going to put some hydraulics on it."

[Adam1115]

LOL Love this show.

[Ment]

Chum Lee was hilarious when he was going on about the Imperial that they'd "sold" for $1000. "The guy that bought it is going to put some hydraulics on it."

That car is a sweet ride. Not a super fan of all the 'classics' but I'd ride with that top down in that thing anywhere. I don't think Old Man really ever believed the car was sold. I'm sure if he did he would call the purchaser buy it back.

[Queue]

I caught a marathon of this the other night and found it very interesting. It was like antique roadshow with a capitalistic bent to it.

Some of the stuff people bring in is very interesting.

I set up a SP for it.

And Rick looks like Michael Chiklis to me.

[Tsiehta]

I've always wondered how a pawn shop operates. Like, if I'm looking for a Rolex, are pawn shops a viable option in order to save some cash on one? Or, will a pawn shop mark it up significantly?

And, what happens to the people who pawn something. Do they know if an item has sold? Or, do they just go back to reclaim it, only to find it gone?

Also, how does one get into the pawning business? Like, how do you build your inventory? Start with an empty store and a mound of cash?

[JFriday]

You can either Pawn something (get a loan with an item as collateral). If you do this you get a set amount of time to pay the money back, you also pay interest. If you default they keep the item and have the right to sell it. Or you can just sell them your item to them and they can immediately sell it.

[Idearat]

I like the show. The thing that surprised me is how much they'd pay to fix things up to increase their sale price. The coke machine, gas pump, barber chair, Shelby Cobra and boat had substantial money added in addition to the purchase price to make them more valuable. So these guys aren't just buying low and selling high, they're investing the extra money to make more money in the end.

I like that when they have the experts come in for a consult they they're doing it in front of the person who wants to sell the item. They could conceivably find out the value then really lowball the seller who didn't hear the value. Some customers feel like they are being lowballed, but they don't usually understand the difference between the highest auction price and a wholesale price. The only one that I'm sure bummed out the seller when he saw it on TV was the ship's chronometer. They brought it in and sold it as non-running, but the clock expert pulled out the bits of cardboard used to secure it in transport and found it working perfectly and worth quite a bit more than what the shop bought it for.

I wonder how many people bring an item in, get the expert evaluation, then reject the wholesale offer only to go straight to selling it on Ebay with all the new information they learned put in the item's description.

[Adam1115]

I've always wondered how a pawn shop operates. Like, if I'm looking for a Rolex, are pawn shops a viable option in order to save some cash on one? Or, will a pawn shop mark it up significantly?

It can be, but in my experience they are better negotiators than me.

[Queue]

I like the show. The thing that surprised me is how much they'd pay to fix things up to increase their sale price. The coke machine, gas pump, barber chair, Shelby Cobra and boat had substantial money added in addition to the purchase price to make them more valuable. So these guys aren't just buying low and selling high, they're investing the extra money to make more money in the end.

I like that when they have the experts come in for a consult they they're doing it in front of the person who wants to sell the item. They could conceivably find out the value then really lowball the seller who didn't hear the value. Some customers feel like they are being lowballed, but they don't usually understand the difference between the highest auction price and a wholesale price. The only one that I'm sure bummed out the seller when he saw it on TV was the ship's chronometer. They brought it in and sold it as non-running, but the clock expert pulled out the bits of cardboard used to secure it in transport and found it working perfectly and worth quite a bit more than what the shop bought it for.

I wonder how many people bring an item in, get the expert evaluation, then reject the wholesale offer only to go straight to selling it on Ebay with all the new information they learned put in the item's description.
There was one the other night where a guy brought in a harper's ferry musket and turned out it was still loaded. After getting the evaluation the guy decided to keep it.

I don't remember the item but the expert was in awe of it, he said museums didn't have one in as good shape as this owner did. He estimated auction house as really high, and instead of taking it to an auction house he pawned it for thousands and thousands less.

Why??

[Adam1115]

There was one the other night where a guy brought in a harper's ferry musket and turned out it was still loaded. After getting the evaluation the guy decided to keep it.

I don't remember the item but the expert was in awe of it, he said museums didn't have one in as good shape as this owner did. He estimated auction house as really high, and instead of taking it to an auction house he pawned it for thousands and thousands less.

Why??

Needed the money right away would be my guess.

[pmyers]

I've only been in a pawn shop once and was looking at some power tools. the prices were not near as cheap as I thought they would be, but then again maybe they expect you to barter. I would think jewelry would be cheaper.

[Idearat]

I've peeked in a few pawn shops, but the prices are just OK, no steals. When you deal in used goods you probably have an idea on what they're worth, so you don't offer deals unless you just need to clear out inventory.

[MarkofT]

They were filming at the Pawn Shop tonight when I drove by after work. They had one door closed off and a bunch of lights in the other door. It was a good bit after dark too and you never see them filming after dark, it's always bright and clear outside.

[wendiness1]

When they consult an expert, who pays for that? The implication is that they are doing a favor but surely if a pawn shop consulted experts all the time there would be a fee.

[squint]

You would think if anything was in there they would hear it rattle.

Or inserted a video camera. The bullet holes were more than big enough for that or even a small mirror...

[jeepair]

When they consult an expert, who pays for that? The implication is that they are doing a favor but surely if a pawn shop consulted experts all the time there would be a fee.

I'm guessing they have their 'experts' on call and pay them a small montly fee. Its worth it for them since they don't want to possibly spend alot on something worthless.

[janry]

I've been disappointed in the merchandise of the few pawn shops I've been in. Things like power tools were not even cleaned. Electronic items looked like they'd been through a war. Prices were not good. No thanks. The pawns shops I went in were the chain ones.

I've wondered if a lot of the things in the series are not really purchased by the pawn shop, such as the airplane, coke vending machine, and other high end specialty items. It makes for a good show to think the pawn shop is buying, fixing and reselling them, but I wonder if the "experts" they deal with aren't really the purchasers.

Obviously, they buy some of the items like the Lincoln. I wonder if Chumlee is still making payments on the Harley.

[janry]

Some interesting discussions about the Cobra and Coke Machine here:

http://boards.history.com/category/Pawn-Stars/520000029

[Swirl_Junkie]

I would think they bring the experts in just for television value, and are payed in part by the production company. I think that the pawn shop might have some experts on a retainer type system, but would be used much more infrequently than when they are filming for the show.

[wendiness1]

I have an old steamer trunk (probably 1910) that I have yet to get open. I wonder what's in it?

[Kablemodem]

I hope it's not full of steamers.

[Steve_Martin]

If it's from Cleveland, let it lie.

[janry]

I have an old steamer trunk (probably 1910) that I have yet to get open. I wonder what's in it?

Jimmy Hoffa?

[Supfreak26]

Caught this show on accident last night and I really like it! Going to set up an SP in hopes of catching some old eps.

I like that it's like Antique Roadshow but not as boring.

One of the episodes last night had a quilt with signatures from hundreds of old celebrities. What a cool item. And I want that treasure chest! The locking mechanism was very cool.

[JFriday]

Pretty funny when Chumlee set the ball and chain down on the glass counter.

[Adam1115]

Pretty funny when Chumlee set the ball and chain down on the glass counter.

That was HILARIOUS! OMG!

[HoosierFan]

We've caught a handful of these. Do they ever show them selling the stuff the buy? I think that would be very interesting. He always talks about being able to make a profit on things, I would love to see if he does.

[Kablemodem]

I've never seen them sell an item they bought, but there was a show recently that revealed the profit made on some of the items they've bought.

[Neenahboy]

If anyone watched the Christmas special on the 21st, was it all new material or a clip show?

Also, is it just me, or have there been a LOT of new episodes lately (at least according to my guide data)? There was the Christmas ep on the 21st followed by two more new eps, then two MORE new ones on the 27th.

[innocentfreak]

I've never seen them sell an item they bought, but there was a show recently that revealed the profit made on some of the items they've bought.

One of the later episodes around Christmas would show an item they bought during the season and how much they sold it for.

[wendiness1]

I like this show but I'm a bit disappointed at what appears to be "staged" events. Luke Chumley breaking the cabinet with the ball and chain. The camera just happened to be on him at that moment?

[latrobe7]

I like this show but I'm a bit disappointed at what appears to be "staged" events. Luke Chumley breaking the cabinet with the ball and chain. The camera just happened to be on him at that moment?

I think a lot of the stuff in the show is staged - like at the end of the episode when the potty-chair fell out of the truck. Pretty much anything that doesn't involve a customer I assume is a set up.

[JMikeD]

I like this show but I'm a bit disappointed at what appears to be "staged" events. Luke Chumley breaking the cabinet with the ball and chain. The camera just happened to be on him at that moment?

They may be keeping those camera on more than we think. It doesn't have any film costs, anything they don't like, they just erase.

[xuxa]

They may be keeping those camera on more than we think. It doesn't have any film costs, anything they don't like, they just erase.

It was definitely staged, that was window glass that broke, tempered glass is used on the tops of showcases. I would say 80-90% of the show is staged.

[CraigK]

I just had to remove a bunch of episodes on 1/11 that were scheduled. I have my Season Pass set up for First Run Only but these had generic descriptions so they ended up on my To Do List.

I'll have to check their web page and see if I can find out when the next new episodes will broadcast.

[modnar]

I like the show, but I easily tire of the staged things and what seems like memorized lines.

[scooterboy]

I don't think Chumly is actually Hoss's childhood friend. I bet he's just an actor hired for the show.



Scratch that. Not just an actor, but a Master Thespian!

[YCantAngieRead]

Man, he's terrible, isn't he? Almost to the unbelievable point.

[Supfreak26]

I don't think Chumly is actually Hoss's childhood friend. I bet he's just an actor hired for the show.



Scratch that. Not just an actor, but a Master Thespian!

That's what I think, too. He can't be THAT stupid. I don't know if he's an actor but he's definitely playing up the stupid factor for entertainment value. I'm ok with that. I think he's hilarious.

[Kablemodem]

I loved when he made the wine and added wine for color.

[pmyers]

I'd love to see some behind the scene stuff on how they sell this stuff. They can't just be waiting for a 1 in a million collector to come in and buy. I think it would be neat to see them tracking down buyers.

[markymark_ctown]

like this show. it's like an interesting "antiques road show"

[mpar1]

I'd love to see some behind the scene stuff on how they sell this stuff. They can't just be waiting for a 1 in a million collector to come in and buy. I think it would be neat to see them tracking down buyers.

They sell on ebay.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

I read on another forum that Chumlee is actually fairly intelligent, and it's all an act.

[nmiller855]

I absolutely love the old man. He reminds me so much of my dad. The prank they pulled on him about the Continental as great. I loved when Chum Lee gave the old man a coin off of his desk wrapped as a Christmas present.

[jkbird59]

whats their user name on ebay?

[latrobe7]

whats their user name on ebay?

goldsilverpawn (http://stores.ebay.com/goldandsilverpawnshop)

[pmyers]

They sell on ebay.

Would be hard to sell a lot of there stuff on Ebay though

[Donbadabon]

You can either Pawn something (get a loan with an item as collateral). If you do this you get a set amount of time to pay the money back, you also pay interest. If you default they keep the item and have the right to sell it. Or you can just sell them your item to them and they can immediately sell it.

And to further clarify, they had a sign on the wall that said you had 120 days to pick the item back up, and they charged 10% interest per month, along with a processing fee.

They also said verbally they give people an unwritten 14 days beyond the 120 days, just in case.

Stumbled across the show this past week (while being snowed in) and found it entertaining enough to SP.

[scottjf8]

We love this show. Chumlee is the best.

[nmiller855]

The dune buggy episode really made me laugh. The kite episode is classic Chumlee.

[scottjf8]

I dig how anytime they take a gun out to test it, they always have Chum shoot it first :D

[MarkofT]

And to further clarify, they had a sign on the wall that said you had 120 days to pick the item back up, and they charged 10% interest per month, along with a processing fee.

They also said verbally they give people an unwritten 14 days beyond the 120 days, just in case.And you can pay the full interest and they will extend for anothe 120 days. Basically you pay off the pawn in full and they give you a new one.

[pmyers]

This really has turned into one of my favorite shows. I just love all of the random stuff that comes in there!

[billypritchard]

This really has turned into one of my favorite shows. I just love all of the random stuff that comes in there!

I like it a lot, but the format is pretty rigid. Same phrases for every person who comes in. Most of the special items fall into certain categories (guns, machinery, coins/memoribilia). I'd like there to be more variety in the items.

The Old Man is awesome.

[markz]

We've caught a handful of these. Do they ever show them selling the stuff the buy? I think that would be very interesting. He always talks about being able to make a profit on things, I would love to see if he does.

I've never seen them sell an item they bought, but there was a show recently that revealed the profit made on some of the items they've bought.

On an episode I saw the other day, they sold a Rolex watch that they had purchased earlier. Big Hoss bet the old man that he could sell it for $5000. If Big Hoss won, the old man would have to wear in some baggy jeans to work. If Big Hoss lost, he would have to wear a suit and tie to work for 3 weeks.

As far as pawn shops go, when I was in the Army from 1987-1990, there were LOTS of pawn shops outside the Army base. I bought all of my stereo equipment at the various pawn shops. You could even find the same items at several stores and get them to meet or beat each other's prices.

Most of the stuff came from GI's that needed drinking money so they'd pawn the stuff they bought when they had money. Sometimes the guys would pawn their kevlar helmets, boots, uniforms, etc and then when they didn't have them for our next inspections, they'd get written up and sometimes even lose rank/pay, etc for selling gov't equipment.

[Steve_Martin]

I loved when he made the wine and added wine for color.

I can't believe they actually drank it too.

[janry]

I got a kick out of the man trying to sell the 5 signed Pete Rose baseball cards but Rick said they were fake so he wouldn't buy them. Then the guy says he knows they are real and he'd bet Pete Roses's reputation on it. LOL

[ElJay]

Yeah, the formula is feeling way too scripted. Although the items generally are rather interesting to hear about.

Old gun comes in. Is it real or not? Expert says it's real. Ok I'll buy it, but it will be worth more if we have a successful test fire. Let's go to the firing range and test it out.

Old <priceless artifact> comes in. Wow, this is great. I'd love to have it in my store. Expert gives a guess about an auction price. I wonder if I can get it for a good price? Customer asks for big bucks. No deal

Big ticket item comes in. That's a lot of money to lock up, but if we restore it we'll double/triple our money. Shop fixes the item and everybody is happy.

[pmyers]

I think the items have a good variety: motorcycle, coke machine, chair, wagon, spoon, chest, clock, etc. Of course there are going to be a lot of guns....it's a pawn shop ;)

and being in sales.....I can say that most transactions follow a usual "script".

[Mars Rocket]

Agree that's it repetitive in process, and comes across as heavily scripted at times - every time Chumlee does something *really* stupid I can't help but think the producers are pushing him to do it - but it's still really interesting, educational*, and fun. Plus it's family-friendly so I can watch it with my kids. There aren't too many shows for which that's all true.

* I wonder how much research Rick does before going on camera and spewing forth all his seemingly extemporaneous knowledge of { baseball cards, antique clocks, revolutionary war guns, art, etc. }. His breadth of knowledge is simply staggering as seen on TV.

[omnibus]

One of my favorites was the antique hand made cuckoo clock. Expert says that if the cuckoo works it will be worth thousands more. Then they all hover over the clock while the expert checks to see. it worked

[MarkofT]

* I wonder how much research Rick does before going on camera and spewing forth all his seemingly extemporaneous knowledge of { baseball cards, antique clocks, revolutionary war guns, art, etc. }. His breadth of knowledge is simply staggering as seen on TV.I don't see him having to research a whole lot. He seems to know the generalities and key things to pick up on but the depth of knowledge isn't there and he has been surprised by things now and then. He has been doing this for 20 years or so and remember, this is his job. Lots of time to learn new tricks from his buddies.

[ellinj]

I am always surprised about the endless supply of experts that he defers to. Who knew that there would be so many in the Las Vegas area.

[cheerdude]

If you are the only family-owned pawn shops in the area... and probably one of the biggest; you can always find a way to get experts to help.

[innocentfreak]

Cash helps too since there is usually a consultant fee paid to experts.

[pmyers]

plus I bet he ends up selling a lot of this stuff directly to the experts after he buys it (they get first crack and a reduced price). Makes sense they would jump at the chance to be his expert.

[janry]

plus I bet he ends up selling a lot of this stuff directly to the experts after he buys it (they get first crack and a reduced price). Makes sense they would jump at the chance to be his expert.

I've wondered if the experts aren't the ones that really buy the items. When they did the wrecked helicopter bit, Rick was supposedly told about it by a guy that operated some shop associated with that brand of helicopter and he was telling Rick how good a deal this was. Then he was the expert that rebuilt the helicopter. If it was such a good deal, why wouldn't he have just bought it himself, fixed it and pocketed the profits.

Regardless, it's an entertaining show.

[Unbeliever]

If it was such a good deal, why wouldn't he have just bought it himself, fixed it and pocketed the profits.


That's quite common in aviation. Very few FBOs[1] own their rental aircraft because very few have the capital to do it. Aircraft aren't cheap, usually. They lease them from private individuals or other companies. Leasing them also puts the onus and the risk of large maintenance costs on the owners, and not the FBOs themselves.

Fixing up that helicopter was a sweet deal for the FBO. They got all the labor and parts markups, and none of the risk of having to put up the cash.

I'm well convinced that EVERY encounter we see is scripted and recruited. There may be a few people that may come in unexpectedly and are asked to come back when the cameras are in, but they all know what's coming in the door. Random bad editing hints like scenes where you can see the front door, and it's bright daylight when the patron comes in, pitch black outside in the middle of the negotiations, and then bright daylight again at the end. Or the cutaway interludes:

Expert: "This is worth 1 million dollars"
<cut away> Patron in parking lot: "Now that I know how much it's worth, I'm not going less than half a million"
<cut back, with no time passed from the cutaway> Rick: "How much do you want?"
Patron: "1 million"
Rick: "No, I'll give you 5 bucks."
Patron: "Sold"

But knowing its scripted lets me enjoy the show a bit more. I in no way am under the illusion it's reality, but a comedy show with some history thrown in.

--Carlos V.

[1] Fixed Base Operators. Aviation companies with a storefront.

[Queue]

I've wondered if the experts aren't the ones that really buy the items. When they did the wrecked helicopter bit, Rick was supposedly told about it by a guy that operated some shop associated with that brand of helicopter and he was telling Rick how good a deal this was. Then he was the expert that rebuilt the helicopter. If it was such a good deal, why wouldn't he have just bought it himself, fixed it and pocketed the profits.

Regardless, it's an entertaining show.

Maybe the expert didn't have the money like Rick did?

[ellinj]

If you are the only family-owned pawn shops in the area... and probably one of the biggest; you can always find a way to get experts to help.

I am more suprised about the type of "experts" that seem to be available in the area. Wonder if history channel is flying them in.

[Idearat]

I am more suprised about the type of "experts" that seem to be available in the area. Wonder if history channel is flying them in.

I've lived in Las Vegas and it's an interesting city. It's pretty good sized and it needs a lot close by to support it. It's also very isolated from any other large or even medium sized cities, so there's no going 100 miles to the next city for an expert. I think you'd have to go to Manhattan to find another place in the U.S. where there's so much in such a small area.

They might be flying some in, but since you're not going to find an expert from 200 miles away ( no other big city ) you might just find them 10 miles away.

[omnibus]

First time I saw the show I thought it was in Seattle because the observation tower was the only thing recognizable on the skyline.

[Mars Rocket]

They might be flying some in, but since you're not going to find an expert from 200 miles away ( no other big city ) you might just find them 10 miles away.

Los Angeles is less than 300 miles away and is loaded with experts, many of which would be happy to make the drive for $100-250. I have no doubt that the production company is paying for a lot of that.

Hell, we used to drive there for fun weekends when I went to UCLA. Through the desert it's really only about a 3 1/2-4-hour drive.

[scottjf8]

Los Angeles is less than 300 miles away and is loaded with experts, many of which would be happy to make the drive for $100-250. I have no doubt that the production company is paying for a lot of that.

Hell, we used to drive there for fun weekends when I went to UCLA. Through the desert it's really only about a 3 1/2-4-hour drive.

Did you scream "ROAD TRIP!!" out the window of the car at little kids too?

[brianp6621]

I can't believe they actually drank it too.

They didn't drink the wine. This was one of the more staged things they have done.

You can clearly see the wine they were originally holding was cloudy (not having been filtered) and then as there was a cut away and back to them about to drink, the wine was very clear.

It was very obvious that they changed to good/at least well produced wine and faked the reactions.

[tgewin]

I am more suprised about the type of "experts" that seem to be available in the area. Wonder if history channel is flying them in.

My wife and I were curious about Sean, the weapons expert. Some google searching revealed that he's a regular hollywood consultant, including jobs with Pirates II and III. It really looks more like he's a buddy of the producer of Pawn Stars rather than a buddy of Rick's. Now, that's not to say that he hasn't become a friend of Rick's, but our guess was that he's being paid by the show's producers. I'm guessing the others are too, but at least the two listed in Las Vegas and the curator of the Clark County Museum were probably brought in by Rick rather than by the History Channel people.

Meet the Pawn Stars Experts (http://www.history.com/content/pawn-stars/meet-the-experts)

[Unbeliever]

But knowing its scripted lets me enjoy the show a bit more. I in no way am under the illusion it's reality, but a comedy show with some history thrown in.


Ok, now they've gone and done something on Monday's "bid for the fortune teller" machine episode that makes me want to cancel the SP.

An in show commercial scripted to look like a conversation. Complete with catch phrase and product fondling.

--Carlos V.

[CraigK]

An in show commercial scripted to look like a conversation. Complete with catch phrase and product fondling.

That product placement section was pretty blatant.

I imagine all the other "customers" in that scene were probably pawn shop employees or worked for Subway.

[Neenahboy]

5.1 million viewers Monday, and History's already eyeing two spinoffs...

After already conquering Las Vegas, the cable network wants to spin off its top-rated reality hit -- not just once but twice -- launching editions in New York and Miami.

The plans still are very much in preliminary stages, but sources said the network is bullish on getting another version or two of "Pawn Stars" on the air.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ibe85493aa8b41330a367d3484eb0ca40

[omnibus]

Ok, now they've gone and done something on Monday's "bid for the fortune teller" machine episode that makes me want to cancel the SP.

An in show commercial scripted to look like a conversation. Complete with catch phrase and product fondling.

--Carlos V. Hey "Subway" is an official sponsor of the show, what's the problem. Let's make free TV a donate system, maybe a tithe based on your income like the Catholic church.

[pmyers]

Wow...that Subway commercial was REALLY bad...I expected Chum Lee to break out into that damnsong!

[Unbeliever]

Hey "Subway" is an official sponsor of the show, what's the problem?

They already have commercial breaks. Let them use those. I don't mind commercials, I mind obtrusiveness. The more annoying and in-your-face the advertisement is, the less likely I will buy or patronize. They present themselves as a reality show. If it's reality, ask yourself how often you say, "give me back my 5-dollar footlong!"? You don't. I bet you say, "give me back my sandwich!".

If they had just set it in the Store, with no product fondling and twisting the conversation so that they could utter catch-phrases, and just let the environment speak for itself, I wouldn't have minded.

--Carlos V.

[JLucPicard]

I bet it made you stop the FF, right? Get used to it, I think these will become much more prevalent in the DVR vs. Ad Dollar wars.

[ferrumpneuma]

It was a delicious looking meatball sandwich, no?:D

[janry]

It was a delicious looking meatball sandwich, no?:D

Didn't look so good to me. In fact, I was turned off. I think product placement is cool and enjoy discovering it in shows, but that sammich didn't look so good.

[twentyfive]

Didn't look so good to me. In fact, I was turned off. I think product placement is cool and enjoy discovering it in shows, but that sammich didn't look so good.


I half-way expect to walk into a Subway and see the new Pawn Stars meatball sammich, complete with big fat greasy hand prints baked right into the bread.

It is only a matter of time before there is a cross promotion with Jared Fogel, Corey and Chumlee. If those two guys lost 100 lbs each, they would still be too big, IMO.

The show used to be enjoyable, now I can't ignore the fact that it is completely staged.

[pmyers]

TV people really are stupid......I don't mind product placement but at least attempt to make it work in the storyline! I could think of a dozen different ways to get Subway in there without making me want to throw up watching it!

[Kablemodem]

How can I help you?

I have a $5 foot long meatball sub from Subway.

Are you looking to pawn it or sell it?

I think I want to sell it.

How much do you want for it?

Seeing as I paid $5 for it, I'd like $5.

That's not gonna happen.

Why not?

I gotta heat it up, then maybe I can sell it for $5. I'll give you $1 for it.

I can't take any less than $3.

I'll go $1.25, but that's as high as I can go.

OK, I'll take $1.25. [they shake hands]

OK, let's go do some paperwork.

[Outside] I'm happy. I think I got a good price. I'm going to put this money towards a down payment on an Oscar Mayer baloney sandwich.

[drumorgan]

I'm not sure the premise of this show, as I'm about to watch my first episode tonight. But, I just got an email that my friend's son (Tim) is on the show tonight and has to pretend he knows nothing about gliders. In fact, he is a professional glider instructor in Vegas. Makes me think everything you think you know about this show is wrong.

[Kablemodem]

Not everything is based on a novel by Sapphire.

[drumorgan]

yes, totally fake. And you can tell he is faking. He pretends to have no knowledge about how much gliders are worth. He is an instructor at the school that fixed it up for the shop owner.

Makes me question all the reality in my reality shows.:D

[zordude]

Makes me think everything you think you know about this show is wrong.

yes, totally fake.

One of these statements is correct, and one is very wrong :)

Z

[drumorgan]

One of these statements is correct, and one is very wrong :)

Z

:confused:

[zordude]

:confused:

I think we all were under the impression that the show was very staged/fake.

Which is the opposite of "Makes me think everything you think you know about this show is wrong."

Z

[JFriday]

For some reason my season pass quit working on this show. hmm.

[drumorgan]

I think we all were under the impression that the show was very staged/fake.

Which is the opposite of "Makes me think everything you think you know about this show is wrong."

Z

Thanks. I couldn't parse that. OK, makes me think everything I thought about this show is wrong. ;)

[zordude]

Thanks. I couldn't parse that. OK, makes me think everything I thought about this show is wrong. ;)

Sorry for the confusion :)

I still really enjoy the show to see the objects.

Z

[pmyers]

Looks like they are now trying to introduce a new character..the big black bouncer guy.

[TheAdmiral]

Unlike the auto reposession show (this channel or perhaps tru tv, I'm not sure) this one really is not staged. That stupid repo show is staged.

[hummingbird_206]

Looks like they are now trying to introduce a new character..the big black bouncer guy.

Yeah, first time I remember seeing him. He sure was ready to bounce that nasty little guy with the fake statue thingy. Too bad Rick told him to back off. That would have been entertaining!:D Actually I was surprised that the old man was so nice and explained in a reasonable tone to the guy that the statue wasn't for them.

[YCantAngieRead]

Unlike the auto reposession show (this channel or perhaps tru tv, I'm not sure) this one really is not staged. That stupid repo show is staged.

Ugh. You aren't kidding. I made it through one episode of that stupid show. SO, so staged.

I'm sure this one's staged to an extent, too. But not to the ludicrous level that one is.

[Supfreak26]

Let's face it... All reality TV is staged. Who would want to watch "real" reality TV? How boring would that be?

I like this show and American Pickers for what they are. Shows with cool old stuff on them.

[JFriday]

Unlike the auto reposession show (this channel or perhaps tru tv, I'm not sure) this one really is not staged. That stupid repo show is staged.

Don't they say it's re-created at the beginning of the show?

That said the big guy in the overalls sure gets beat up by the smallest people.

[stalemate]

I discovered this last week when I was home from work sick and a marathon was on. I'm hooked!

[scooterboy]

I discovered this last week when I was home from work sick and a marathon was on. I'm hooked!

Great! C'mon down to the end of the counter and we'll do some paperwork...

[stalemate]

Great! C'mon down to the end of the counter and we'll do some paperwork...Write em up Chumlee!

[marksman]

I have semi recently caught up on this show, and really enjoy it. Is one of my favorites.

Been reading through the thread and will share a few of my own comments. Sure a lot of the stuff is staged, but I don't think the nuts and bolts are really staged.

As for the experts, I suspect the experts do the consulting for several reasons. 1) The get their expertise and business acknowledged on tv, which is of great value to them. 2) Rick likely looks out for items for them that they may be interested in and give them the first chance to purchase said items.

I doubt there are specific fees paid in most cases. As for someone like the Museum guy, that is what he does, so he probably enjoys seeing these items. I also suspect most of the experts like doing it because it provides them the chance to see stuff they would not otherwise get.

I don't think they use experts nearly as often for every day purchases as they do for the show, but I guess those items are special and thus why they end up on the show. Part of the reason why I believe they do get the appraisal in front of the customer is it sends a message to customers of their honesty. You watch the show and see that the guy appraises it for $1500 at an auction, you know Rick is not going to offer $1500. He is going to offer $500 and pay $700.

It buys them credibility with the general population and the average customer, and it also likely makes their job negotiating easier.

I do enjoy the show. I recorded it when it first came on but never watched it. I think some other channel had a pawn themed show on at the same time. But have caught up most episodes and watching the new ones.. Just a real entertaining show. Having never been in a pawn shop this makes me interested. As for things that go on in this shop in terms of knowledge, and items and such. This is a seemingly unique pawn shop, where the owners have a lot of knowledge that covers a lot of territory. This is likely why this shop has a tv show about it. Because of their knowledge and interesting items. I doubt the producers just randomly picked a pawn shop out of the phone book.

[bareyb]

Sounds like something I might like. SP set. Thanks for the tip. :)

[MarkofT]

Been reading through the thread and will share a few of my own comments. Sure a lot of the stuff is staged, but I don't think the nuts and bolts are really staged.That's about my feelings as well. The producers don't go around asking for people to bring in odd items. Just just sit back and wait for the guys to bring in a list of people that stopped by with something unique and they pick which ones get called back. The intros are probably staged. They already know what the person has and might already have the expert in back enjoying a beverage while the setup is filmed.

As for the experts, I suspect the experts do the consulting for several reasons. 1) The get their expertise and business acknowledged on tv, which is of great value to them. 2) Rick likely looks out for items for them that they may be interested in and give them the first chance to purchase said items.Probably a whole lot more of #2 then #1. The antique arms and armor guy bought that key gun right away.

I don't think they use experts nearly as often for every day purchases as they do for the show, but I guess those items are special and thus why they end up on the show.I think while the show is going they are making appointments for the special items and everything else is business as usually. I've seen both Rick and Corey mention several times that their business is 55% pawn but I've only heard one customer prefer to pawn their item over selling it.

Having never been in a pawn shop this makes me interested. As for things that go on in this shop in terms of knowledge, and items and such. This is a seemingly unique pawn shop, where the owners have a lot of knowledge that covers a lot of territory. This is likely why this shop has a tv show about it. Because of their knowledge and interesting items. I doubt the producers just randomly picked a pawn shop out of the phone book.They got picked because they are family run and not a corporate store like Cash America or Super Pawn or any other chain. If anyone would ever bring in any item seen on Pawn Stars to the chain stores I'd lay good money that it was a stolen item.

[omnibus]

6/21 Guy approaches the old man with a duckie pull toy and asks for $500.

I know there's a market for old toys but like the old man said it has to be in new condition in a box to be worth that.

I was surprised that it brought more than the $25 first offer.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

Rick and his partners actually made a self-produced pilot to sell the show idea. You can find it on youtube. They weren't picked by anyone.

[CraigK]

I'm getting real tired of the fake pause they edit in now between the time an expert is asked if an item is authentic (or what it's worth) and his/her reply. :down:

[pmyers]

How bad do things have to be, before you'd come in there to pawn or sell a $40 item? I'm amazed at some of the crap people bring in there! Have you ever heard of Ebay, people?!?

[Azlen]

How bad do things have to be, before you'd come in there to pawn or sell a $40 item? I'm amazed at some of the crap people bring in there! Have you ever heard of Ebay, people?!?

You can't really pawn stuff on ebay. I'm also sure that there is a good % of the population that hasn't heard of ebay or have no idea how it works. People who desperately need $40 probably don't even have an internet connection.

[scooterboy]

How bad do things have to be, before you'd come in there to pawn or sell a $40 item? I'm amazed at some of the crap people bring in there! Have you ever heard of Ebay, people?!?

It's Vegas. When you got da fever, you need da cash NOW.

[Neenahboy]

Here's their original pitch tape, if anyone's curious.

kh5BJ7N0PeQ

[scottjf8]

Here's their original pitch tape, if anyone's curious.

Where?

[Neenahboy]

Where?

My bad...it's the first time I've embedded a YT video here, and I still can't get it to load properly even though I seem to have followed the instructions correctly. Talk about a back asswards plugin...seems to be more hassle than it's worth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh5BJ7N0PeQ

[bareyb]

My bad...it's the first time I've embedded a YT video here, and I still can't get it to load properly even though I seem to have followed the instructions correctly. Talk about a back asswards plugin...seems to be more hassle than it's worth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh5BJ7N0PeQ

Looks like you figured it out. It's totally counter intuitive to have that first Popup screen appear. Most people would assume that you are supposed to paste the code in there. I know I did the first time... They should just get rid of that popup and go straight to the tags in the post.

[JFriday]

Here's their original pitch tape, if anyone's curious.

kh5BJ7N0PeQ

That looks more like a promo. here's the sales pitch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQLqAP60T5g

[WhiskeyTango]

The whole flax bow thing or whatever it was called was really cheesy. The show is good enough without them having to put crap like that or the Subway commercials in the episodes.

[Ment]

I'm convinced ChumLee is fed some of his lines. He cracks me up with his stupidity but some of the idiot things he says have to be rehearsed...they're too good.

[Frylock]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeXe3yPh8Qg&feature=related has the Behind the scenes tour that Chum Lee takes people on. They sure do sell a lot of Pawn Stars merchandise!

[Mars Rocket]

I'm convinced ChumLee is fed some of his lines. He cracks me up with his stupidity but some of the idiot things he says have to be rehearsed...they're too good.

Almost everything you see is scripted to some degree; that's just the way it is with reality TV these days. Did you really think Rick knows so much about every subject as soon as the customer walks in?

[MarkofT]

Probably pretty close. In interviews he states that he is an absolute bookworm. Add in looking items brought in for the last 30 years should give him a pretty wide knowledge base.

I don't think Chumlee is fed lines. I think he plays dumb for the cameras.

[Unbeliever]

The pitch videos look more interesting and "reality" than the History channel show.

--Carlos V.

[marksman]

I would like to see a spin-off with Rick Dale and his son doing all their restoration stuff.

[jeepair]

I would like to see a spin-off with Rick Dale and his son doing all their restoration stuff.

Agree, that guy can turn junk into beauty.

[Donbadabon]

I was in Vegas last week and was walking down the road when I came across their store.
I assume they must've been filming inside, based on the crowd that was lined up to go in.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4770759707_82dc9989d6.jpg

[markz]

I was in Vegas last week and was walking down the road when I came across their store.
I assume they must've been filming inside, based on the crowd that was lined up to go in.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4770759707_82dc9989d6.jpg

A friend of mine went a few months ago and got in. They only let so many at a time in. The only cast member he saw was the old man.

[bareyb]

Have any of you checked out "American Pickers" on History Channel? You might like that one too. :)

[mike_k]

Probably pretty close. In interviews he states that he is an absolute bookworm. Add in looking items brought in for the last 30 years should give him a pretty wide knowledge base.

I don't think Chumlee is fed lines. I think he plays dumb for the cameras.

I'd believe that Rick is pretty smart - but I also believe that Corey is about as smart as a brick. He's got to be fed lines for everything that comes in.

[scooterboy]

Have any of you checked out "American Pickers" on History Channel? You might like that one too. :)

Never miss it - I even have this shirt:

http://www.antiquearchaeologyshop.com/products/mainLarge_69201090831pm.jpg

[marksman]

I'd believe that Rick is pretty smart - but I also believe that Corey is about as smart as a brick. He's got to be fed lines for everything that comes in.

I agree too. If Rick died from some tragic accident, the business would be in big trouble. The Old Man could manage to keep it going for a while, but ultimately Corey would run it into the ground.

He seems to have a very narrow scope on things, although one of the commercial blurbs said he buys more items for the shop than anyone else.

[Frylock]

I think Chum-Lee is definitely smarter than he is portrayed. I don't think Corey is at the level of Rick or Old Man, but I think he knows how to buy more every-day stuff, and isn't as an expert on the stuff on the show. I am sure he and Chum work way more hours than Rick and Old Man do as well, because he is young and supposed to be learning, and why wouldn't they work less!

[scooterboy]

I think Chum-Lee is definitely smarter than he is portrayed.

There are some behind-the-scenes videos on youtube in which Chumlee talks to the camera quite a bit more intelligently than he does on the show. I really think most of the moronic things he says and does on the show are just an act.

[Frylock]

There are some behind-the-scenes videos on youtube in which Chumlee talks to the camera quite a bit more intelligently than he does on the show. I really think most of the moronic things he says and does on the show are just an act.

Yes, I saw those, and that's actually what brought me to that conclusion. The tour of the shop is an interesting one. Especially how the show cuts out the giant corner of merchandise they sell of the show, and how it even has its own seperate cash register.

He also mentioned how the shop was looking to expand, no doubt due to their increased business from the show.

[marksman]

Chumlee has been especially funny the last couple of episodes. I know some people don't like him, but I think he is funny.

[Kablemodem]

I loved the one with the moon flag where he says, "Or we'll give you $25 for it right now."

[markz]

or when he said to the lady with the Disney figurines:

Do you have Bugs Bunny?

I also liked the guy that had all the Mickey Mouse memorabilia, and Chumlee asked in a surprised voice:

and you have a girlfriend?

[Neenahboy]

New episodes were on the other day, and ABC's Nightline did a very complimentary piece on the shop tonight.

[marksman]

Yeah the other episode the lady came in with Fabrege Spider Broach and Rick was amazed by it... And she said she wanted 2k, and you could see Rick's devil horn's pop up and he said he had a conscious and offered her 15k, to which she immediately asked for 17k lol.

[Ment]

Yeah the other episode the lady came in with Fabrege Spider Broach and Rick was amazed by it... And she said she wanted 2k, and you could see Rick's devil horn's pop up and he said he had a conscious and offered her 15k, to which she immediately asked for 17k lol.

I bet Devil Rick would have kept the 2k offer if the cameras weren't on..

[Adam1115]

I bet Devil Rick would have kept the 2k offer if the cameras weren't on..

Yes! This. :)

[baxter316]

To me this all seemed staged to put him in a good light. Maybe not but the spider was inside a box that said faberge. You can't tell me that she would not have popped that into google.

[pmyers]

To me this all seemed staged to put him in a good light. Maybe not but the spider was inside a box that said faberge. You can't tell me that she would not have popped that into google.

she looked to be a "what is a google" kind of person. I wonder why 3/4 of these people don't sell their stuff on ebay/craigslist/internet but figure they just don't have access or knowledge of those worlds.

[pmyers]

And call me gullable, but I think Rick would make that offer to that lady even if the cameras weren't there....maybe not $15k but more than the $2k she offered. You don't last that long, in Vegas, by screwing people and getting a bad reputation.

[nataylor]

she looked to be a "what is a google" kind of person. I wonder why 3/4 of these people don't sell their stuff on ebay/craigslist/internet but figure they just don't have access or knowledge of those worlds.

There is something to be said for walking out of the place with a stack of cash.

[Tpfer]

I bet he would have just paid the $2000 if:
1- The cameras were not there.
2- This was not a setup to make the shop look good.
3- As I mentioned in another thread, this was probably worth $40,000 + if he jumped up to 15k that fast.

I buy some watches and Diamonds from a pawn type jewelry shop and know the owner. He has stories like this one person came in with 2 watches and wanted $200 for both. One was worth about $100 and the other was a philippe patek worth $10,000. Of course he paid the $200 for both watches.

[pmyers]

How about that guy wanting $150k for that Civil war set? That's the problem with that musuem guy...he knows his stuff, but to him all this stuff is priceless (from a musuem perspective) but that doesn't mean it's actually worth anything on the open market. He put dollar signs in that guy's head! lol

[JFriday]

Wouldn't an offer of 15K when you threw out a 2K figure get you to wondering how much it was really worth and make you reconsider any offer.

They usually give an approximation of what the item is worth, did I miss that?

[bareyb]

Just for kicks I looked up a Faberge Spider Brooch on Google and the latest one they make sells for $58,000.00. Just sayin'... The old original one was probably worth a lot more. :)

[zordude]

They usually give an approximation of what the item is worth, did I miss that?

That is only when they call in an expert, which they didn't do for this item.

Z

[pmyers]

Wouldn't an offer of 15K when you threw out a 2K figure get you to wondering how much it was really worth and make you reconsider any offer.

They usually give an approximation of what the item is worth, did I miss that?


I thought it was funny that she did try and strongarm him...you could see him kicking himself for not taking her original offer!

[vertigo235]

Just for kicks I looked up a Faberge Spider Brooch on Google and the latest one they make sells for $58,000.00. Just sayin'... The old original one was probably worth a lot more. :)

Interesting because I did a search just now and there was links to a bunch of stories that the Faberge Spider Brooch doesn't exist?

[bareyb]

Interesting because I did a search just now and there was links to a bunch of stories that the Faberge Spider Brooch doesn't exist?
It sounds like they went out of business and have just made a comeback. I misread the quote though.. It says their jewelry STARTS at 55,000.00.

After a nine year hiatus, Faberge Jewelry has made a comeback with the latest exquisite piece, the Faberge Spider Brooch. The Faberge Spider is simply tantalizing to look at. The colors, the sparkles, the amazing craftsmanship all add it’s it’s value. Recently released, the buzz about the piece is quite amazing.
Faberge Jewelry, which operated for over 129 years from 1872 to 2001, went out of business, only to be brought back very recently by the granddaughter of the founder, and a private equity firm in South Africa. The company already supposedly has several amazing pieces planned for future releases.

If you want a Faberge Spider, or any of the jewelry the company is now making, you better have deep pockets. It is said that their jewelry prices start at over $55,000, and run all the way up to $8 million.

[vertigo235]

To be honest it appears a lot of the links appear to be bogus and probably a result of the increased searches induced by the show. All the articles and things are dated 9/7/2010.

Somewhat interesting but I didn't spend too much time looking into it.

[marksman]

So was nobody else shocked to see Bob Dylan on the show?

I was shocked. Really shocked. The Chumley asking for his name was obviously a put on, but according to an article in Rolling Stone, it was not set up, and Chumley did stupidly walk into Bob Dylan walking to his bus or whatever.

In the article they also noted the producers had a very hard time securing the rights to broadcast the footage with Dylan in it. I assume this is why none of it was used in any way shape or form to identify or promote the episode.

[latrobe7]

So was nobody else shocked to see Bob Dylan on the show?

I was shocked. Really shocked. The Chumley asking for his name was obviously a put on, but according to an article in Rolling Stone, it was not set up, and Chumley did stupidly walk into Bob Dylan walking to his bus or whatever.

In the article they also noted the producers had a very hard time securing the rights to broadcast the footage with Dylan in it. I assume this is why none of it was used in any way shape or form to identify or promote the episode.

A shot of Dylan was used in the ad promoting this episode...

[billboard_NE]

I do not know if the Bob Dylan part was a set up, but it sure "felt" like a total set-up.

I liked the line "you could sell it to another Chumlee"

[kdelande]

So was nobody else shocked to see Bob Dylan on the show?

I was shocked. Really shocked. The Chumley asking for his name was obviously a put on, but according to an article in Rolling Stone, it was not set up, and Chumley did stupidly walk into Bob Dylan walking to his bus or whatever.

In the article they also noted the producers had a very hard time securing the rights to broadcast the footage with Dylan in it. I assume this is why none of it was used in any way shape or form to identify or promote the episode.
:confused:

All the ads I saw for the episode showed Dylan walking down the strip (alone) for a few seconds. Admittedly not much but he definitely had a presence in the ads.

KD

[pmyers]

I hate those types of scenes...I'm surprised he didn't come back with the autograph and a $5 footlong!

[Neenahboy]

I would like to see a spin-off with Rick Dale and his son doing all their restoration stuff.

Guess they were paying attention:

The network has made a deal with Leftfield Pictures for "Rusty Nuts," in which restoration expert Rick Dale brings trashed treasures back to life.

Executive producer Brent Montgomery said the idea was inspired by feedback from "Pawn Stars" fans about how they wanted to see more of Dale's restoration process.

History plans to debut eight half-hour episodes Oct. 25.


http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i0121638c1a14264ac23460e6117c7bd0

[dbranco]

So was nobody else shocked to see Bob Dylan on the show?

I was shocked. Really shocked. The Chumley asking for his name was obviously a put on, but according to an article in Rolling Stone, it was not set up, and Chumley did stupidly walk into Bob Dylan walking to his bus or whatever.

In the article they also noted the producers had a very hard time securing the rights to broadcast the footage with Dylan in it. I assume this is why none of it was used in any way shape or form to identify or promote the episode.

Here's a link to the Rolling Stone article:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/208418

[omnibus]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i0121638c1a14264ac23460e6117c7bd0 Rick Dale's spinoff from Pawn Stars, SP set, can't wait.

[bareyb]

Rick Dale's spinoff from Pawn Stars, SP set, can't wait.

Same here. Awesome! :):up:

[uncdrew]

Sweet. :up:

[marksman]

Rick Dale's spinoff from Pawn Stars, SP set, can't wait.

I want credit as a producer on that show wth.

[Neenahboy]

Rick, Corey, and Chumlee will be playing for charity on the syndicated version of Millionaire this Tuesday. Check your local listings. :)

[scooterboy]

Rick Dale's spinoff from Pawn Stars, SP set, can't wait.

I mentioned it in the other thread, but just in case:

The spin-off show is now called "American Restoration", not "Rusty Nuts" as originally described.

Episodes are now out there to set an SP for.

[Idearat]

Rick, Corey, and Chumlee will be playing for charity on the syndicated version of Millionaire this Tuesday. Check your local listings. :)

I don't usually have the patience to sit through Millionaire, it feels to me like one or two categories of Jeopardy! spread out over 1/2 an hour.

But the possibility of seeing Chumlee beating the other guys will be worth a watch.

[scottjf8]

Last weekend, the wife and I were in Vegas for a vacation.. so on a whim, we decided to walk up to the pawn shop and check it out.

Here's the outside

http://idisk.me.com/scottjf8/Public/Pictures/Skitch/IMG_0066-20101017-165101.jpg

Here's the inside... sorry for the crappy pics but I had to sneak it :)

http://idisk.me.com/scottjf8/Public/Pictures/Skitch/IMG_0067-20101017-165216.jpg

And here's my Chumlee bobblehead I bought for my collection. He'll look great sitting next to Dwight Schrute :)

http://idisk.me.com/scottjf8/Public/Pictures/Skitch/IMG_0068-20101017-165238.jpg

[Adam1115]

I really wanted to go there when we went to Vegas. Looks fun!

[JFriday]

Were any of them working?

[MarkofT]

Here's the inside... sorry for the crappy pics but I had to sneak it :)

http://idisk.me.com/scottjf8/Public/Pictures/Skitch/IMG_0067-20101017-165216.jpgThat square archway, 3 ceiling fans from the front of the picture, is where the showroom originally ended.

The guys don't usually work weekends. They are out making appearances. This weekend they were at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, CA. And the Old Man only works mornings as the heat gets to him later in the day.

[ewolfr]

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/03/22/national/a083526D52.DTL

"Pawn Stars" reality TV show co-star Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison has been arrested after a barroom run-in at a California mountain resort.

[VegasVic]

BIg Hoss isn't exactly a bright bulb :) I do like this show though.

[JFriday]

BIg Hoss isn't exactly a bright bulb :) I do like this show though.

Are you thinking of Chumley? Cory doesn't strike me as dumb.

[MarkofT]

If you pay attention you see that Big Hoss is classically just below average intelligence while Chumlee is acting dumb and/or has moment of low brainpower.

[marksman]

Chumlee's bobble-head body needs to be 350% larger.

[scottjf8]

Chumlee's bobble-head body needs to be 350% larger.

I have one :D

[sushikitten]

Here are the Millionaire results, since I didn't see them in this thread:

http://theentertainmenthotline.net/2010/10/21/pawn-stars-take-on-millionaire-recap-of-how-the-guys-did/


“Pawn Stars” Rick, Corey and Chumlee walked away with $10,000 in winnings after incorrectly answering their Free Image Hostingsixth question on Tuesday’s episode of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” The Pawn Stars will donate their winnings to the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas.

[Frylock]

I watched them on Millionare. They did NOT do very well.

And Chum-Lee I am guessing is 1000% smarter than Big Hoss. He was smart enough to realize that without playing a character, he wouldn't be a focus in the show. By playing a dim-wit, he gets plenty of airtime.

[scooterboy]

“Pawn Stars” Rick, Corey and Chumlee walked away with $10,000 in winnings after incorrectly answering their Free Image Hostingsixth question on Tuesday’s episode of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” The Pawn Stars will donate their winnings to the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas.

I can't really fault them for missing that question, since I know nothing about Free Image Hosting either.

[VegasVic]

I think Chumlee plays dumb and is smarter than Big Hoss. Maybe not. Neither will be joining Mensa anytime soon.

[omnibus]

6/6 episode: Big Hoss showed a 1st edition of a Hemingway book that RicK bought for $500 to a customer in a white polo shirt.

The Hoss did'nt recognize the guy for who he was but his dad immediately did.

Rick sold the book for a tidy profit.

It was George Stephanopolous and Rick' profit was $175

[Dssturbo1]

6/6 episode: Big Hoss showed a 1st edition of a Hemingway book that RicK bought for $500 to a customer in a white polo shirt.

The Hoss did'nt recognize the guy for who he was but his dad immediately did.

Rick sold the book for a tidy profit.

It was George Stephanopolous and Rick' profit was $175

This was just another reality show setup.......... George S was sent there to do a segment for GMA which aired a couple weeks ago, he didn't just walk into the pawn shop as a customer as they pretended.

[DanB]

along those lines... ever notice on "Hardcore Pawn" that the customers that cause problems and get thrown out are wearing microphone packs?

[Frylock]

along those lines... ever notice on "Hardcore Pawn" that the customers that cause problems and get thrown out are wearing microphone packs?

Well, to be fair, EVERYTHING on truTV is fake, which is pretty ridiculous, since their whole premise is that it's real!

[Frylock]

This was just another reality show setup.......... George S was sent there to do a segment for GMA which aired a couple weeks ago, he didn't just walk into the pawn shop as a customer as they pretended.

I put this segment in the same category as their other "end of the show" segments, where it clearly is not real, and is just meant to add some humor.

I'll take that over a 5 minute discussion on the deliciousness of a Subway breakfast.

[ewolfr]

Well, to be fair, EVERYTHING on truTV is fake, which is pretty ridiculous, since their whole premise is that it's real!

I dont know about that. Even the head honchos admit that its not even real.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-ca-trutv-20110529,0,7324048.story

But network executives downplay the criticism, explaining that viewers know exactly what they're getting. The station's tag line is "Not Reality. Actuality" and disclaimers at the start of most series state that episodes are "based on real events."

"Notice we don't say it's reality," said Steve Koonin, Turner's entertainment chief. "We call it actuality. This is our version of reality."

[dbranco]

Has anyone noticed that Chumlee's hair is different lengths in the segment when he goes "off-site" to look at something? When he's at the place with the "rocky horse" ride, his hair looks cut like a pageboy (although he's wearing a hat, so it's a little hard to tell). At another offsite (when they were shooting the cane/rifle, his hair is cut quite short. Looks good on him! Then, whenever they have shots back at the store, it's the greasy, straggly hair we're used to. These different hair lengths messmess with continuity.

[latrobe7]

Does anyone believe that Chumlee really bought that mandolin for $1,500?

[JFriday]

Not anymore than Cory traded one of those posters for free framing, or that the guy wanted the poster so bad he'd frame the others for free.

[Donbadabon]

These fake scenarios are really starting to make me dislike these shows.
I LOVED them when they started, but now. Ugh.