Ronnie1776

It is fun to watch greedy people getting screwed and others attempt a bargain after finding out the actual value of their junk

Sean O'Hara

If you have BBC America, try to watch some episodes of Cash in the Attic. Just because an expert appraises something for $500, doesn't mean it'll actually get $500 at auction. If there are two or more people who really want an object, it could go for well over the estimate, but it's just as likely, especially with a specialized item, that no one will want it or the bids won't meet the reserve. The experts are right on average, but you never know if your object is an outlier.

Sean O'Hara

The old guy seems to have genuine knowledge. The bald guy, however, usually sounds like he googled the subject off camera and is repeating whatever he found.

statcat

it's more fun when the pawn shop guys get screwed, happens occasionally

Bob_Bobbson

I just saw the episode where they bought the, The Who Woodstock contract for Rick.

I was laughing as soon as I saw it come in the store. My family didn't understand so I went and pulled my copy out of my Live at Leeds LP to show them.

Seriously, I have no idea how those guys couldn't tell that all the handwritten stuff was printed on it. It's a pretty obvious reproduction

iggystar

Yeah, the art of the negotiation is fun to watch, even though you can tell Rick hates to part with his money.

I mentioned that sometimes Rick seems like he's trying to get over on the deal, but what about the customers who do the same. It's funny to see a customer try to pump up the item, like the guy who came in with a championship ring. He tried to sell it was player's ring, but Rick called him out letting him know it was a ring for a trainer and detailed why. If I'm remembering correctly the guy walked out, then came back later.

Rick does let the customer know up front that he has to make a profit too, but I wonder if he should let them know how long it would take and how uncertain it would be to take the item to auction.

That being said, if I had something to sell, I'd probably want the old man to do business with me.

chino77

its funny cause when i read this the other day i thought "why does he think they are dorky?". well i had just started watching season one. i just finished catching up to the newest episode. and wow these guys got pretty dorky as the episodes went on. especially this season.. not really sure why they are losers though. they have a business and work hard...not really losers in my eyes.

i really like pawn stars but im actually more of a fan of american pickers now. i find it very interesting to see all the people they meet and to get a look at all the stuff they have.

as for chumly. i wanna hate him...but he is pretty damn funny. i just hope they dont start focusing on him like they did with the extremely unfunny mikey on american choppers.

also the dad whatever his name is, annoys me with his laugh.

come to think of it i dont like anyone on pawn stars except chumly. then again i only watch for the stuff. i could care less about the people.

Charlie Goose

I hate when he has a customer name a price, then laughs in their face because it's too high. I'd give him a slap.

JJE-187

American Pickers filmed an episode in my hometown that just aired and I gotta say it's pretty neat seeing a very close family friend on there (I have known Johnny Walker my entire life)

chino77

nice. just watched that one. he seems like a real cool guy.

islandclaws

My gf and I drove by it when we were in Vegas last month. Line wrapped around the block, and the front has huge signage reminding everyone that it's from the TV show.

JJE-187

He is a really cool guy, My uncle works for him and he is the one that found that Cross that they bought.

SterlingBen

After watching Hardcore Pawn on TruTV I have a new appriciation of Pawn Stars.

MLBFan24

100000000000000000000000000000000000% agree

Charlie Goose

Pawn Stars
Hardcore Pawn

Will we soon get a show about a store specializing in used toys called Kiddie Pawn?

Setzer

The gambler's kit that guy brought in last week's episode(Ace in the Hole) was awesome!

Noonan

Yeah it was. And I don't blame the guy for not selling it. He'd have no problem getting full value for it on his own.

Deftones

yeah. that was one of the few people smart enough to realize what he had. personally, i'd feel weird selling an item appraised by a guy who is friend's with the person buying said object. not that they are pulling a scam, but an independent assessment seems prudent when you have a valuable item.

Dan1boy

Hardcore Pawn is growing on me a bit, a much different show than 'Pawn Stars' - that's for sure! Hell, it's something nice and quick to watch until 'Rehab - Party in Vegas' comes back on next month...mmm, booooobies

SterlingBen

Pawn Stars and American Pickers are back. Interesting both episodes had "I better give this person more money since I am being filmed" moments.

I would love to have that lobby card display that Mike found.

mickey65

I thought it was cool when those guys from AP went back and gave the guy half of their profits from those side-show banners - but then again, maybe they felt like they "had to" or else they'd look like shit for profiting off of the poor guy with the destroyed fairground!

And as for Pawn Stars and AP, one thing I don't care much for on these reality shows is the "fake" plot lines and forced banter.

And Chumlee from Pawn Stars is either a complete moron, or putting on an act. His "stupid" act is getting a bit tiresome now - altho they seem to be milking it for all it's worth for entertainment on the show.

Deadman31

I knew as soon as they got the $10 grand for the posters, they were gonna give that guy some of the money, but really $5000 was a bit much. So the guy was gonna fixup one ride? That park looked like it needed about $1 million dollars of repairs.

fuzzbox

So it just occurred to me last night as I was watching Pawn Stars- is this shop ACTUALLY a Pawn shop? I believe that real Pawn shops actually take things with, at least the "premise" of the item being collateral on a loan. None of these people seem to be under any illusion that they're going to be buying the stuff back- they're just dumping stuff to make money on it. Am I missing something here?

-jason

ytrez

They often ask "so what are you looking to do with it?", which means pawn or sell. They'll do either but the majority of the people coming in on the show have been looking to sell. I recall a guy who pawned his tractor trailer but, like I said, the majority have been sales.

Lateralus

They have a back room full of pawned stuff, they were cleaning it out when I was watching it over the weekend. I take it most people just sell their stuff, but those who do pawn have like 100 days to pay them back with interest or the pawn shop can sell the item.