Something about Pawn Stars

[David LaPell]

I have been watching this show for a bit now, and I am disturbed by one thing, that you see many people getting very nice stuff left to them, and they get rid of it faster than you can drop a hat. Makes you really want to save stuff for the next generation doesn't it?

 

[Xfuzz]

Caught that one night...thoses dudes should wear masks.
Did not like thier style.
I agree about what you state about folks uping the things
left to them.

 

[sparky9]

I've thought the same thing at times. I remember one guy that said "Grandma had this in a corner of the garage..." It was an old blunderbuss worth many $$.
If they're not really serious about selling the item, it seems they can get a free appraisel there. He's always bringing in an expert for an evaluation.

 

[CW Spook]

Don't save 'stuff' for the next generation. What do you expect them to do with it? By the time they're married and settled in, they've already got more 'stuff' than they know what to do with. My 87 year father-in-law just passed away and we're going to have to empty out their retirement condo in Florida which is just filled with nice 'stuff', none of which we, my brother-in-law, or my kids need. You want a lot of fine glassware and art work?? My wall and cabinets are already full. I'll make you a really good deal...

 

[charlie sherrill]

I like the show. I enjoy seeing some of the odd stuff that pops up. The pawn guys figure out what it's worth and offer less money for it because if they don't make a profit they don't stay in business. If you don't like what they offer you don't have to sell it to them and some of them don't. The one thing I disagree on is for some reason they feel they must shoot every old firearm. They'll quit that when one of them blows up on them. They are also big into reconditioning stuff. I would leave that to the buyer.

 

[66TAS]

What amazes me is how they seem to know a good bit about a lot of different things, but dont claim to be "experts" on much. As far as the prices they pay...its a pawn shop, what do you expect them to pay? If they pay what an item is "worth", they wont make a profit. Profit aint a vulgar word folks.

 

[kwikrnu]

It makes you wish you taught your kids better, or went on a vacation or two before you died.

 

[Andy Griffith]

Who actually sells anything to a pawn shop should have their head examined.

Pawning is one thing, selling to a pawnbroker is inexcusable.
It's not the pawnbroker's fault...I blame the bozos that have to go there.

My father taught us that under no circumstances should we ever go to a pawnbroker. He told us the bankers are in the same profession, but they are regulated to the interest they can charge and can't take your underwear like the pawnbroker can...I mean shall.

 

[Markcuda]

That one dude is a little guffy, if you ask me
The one that put 3 grand down to the old man for the Harley

 

[Dr.-d]

I enjoy it when the Bald guy starts squabbling with the Big son about something and the Old man comes in and "Lays the Law down" Either of them wouldn't have anything if it wasn't for him.

 

[gunlovingirl]

I love the show and love the guys! No matter what my day has been like, I know I can always get a laugh from Pawn Stars! But you are right. It's a shame to see family heirlooms being sold. But as others have said, only leave your kids what you know they would like to have. (besides cash!)

 

[BrianE]

Its a decent show... I find myself watching it when it comes on. Like already said, why would you "sell" something to a pawn shop, you know youre going to get ripped off. Doesnt make much sense, especially the items that belong in a museum. And Chum Lee is a clown......

 

[cowboy117]

I like the show and the owners of the pawn shop as well as the sellers.The old man is hilarious [and smart]!Did you see the one where he drove the Cobra replica around the racetrack at 30 miles an hour?

 

[pawncop]

Call me cynical, but I think a lot of that is staged. Now maybe things are different in Las Vegas, but locally my pawn shops would not be involved in some of the deals they have portrayed.

Selling artwork in a pawn shop - hmmmmmm, selling antique cars in a pawn shop - hmmmmmmmmmmmm, selling a practice roping setup in a pawn shop (where the pawn brokers go to the ranch to look at it) oh come on now get real.

JMHO

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

My father taught us that under no circumstances should we ever go to a pawnbroker. He told us the bankers are in the same profession, but they are regulated to the interest they can charge and can't take your underwear like the pawnbroker can...I mean shall.

Today it's hard for me to imagine going to a pawnbroker, but when I first joined the Navy, someone else's error caused me to need a small short-term loan. Banks don't do that. Pawnbrokers and loanshark shipmates do that. Pawn brokers ARE regulated, and in 1964 Jacksonville FL, they charged MUCH less than the sailors did. At least one was also a dealer in new S&W's, including some impressive J-frame pintos.

 

[Andy Griffith]

Today it's hard for me to imagine going to a pawnbroker, but when I first joined the Navy, someone else's error caused me to need a small short-term loan. Banks don't do that. Pawnbrokers and loanshark shipmates do that. Pawn brokers ARE regulated, and in 1964 Jacksonville FL, they charged MUCH less than the sailors did. At least one was also a dealer in new S&W's, including some impressive J-frame pintos.

If I remember, the old hardware store down near the river on Bay St. was still selling guns. AFAIK, the only hardware store in Jacksonville still selling guns is Curry Thomas Hardware in the old A&P Grocery building on Beach Blvd. I think it was the late 60's early 1970's when they moved into the A&P building.

I remember a couple of pawn shops in Jacksonville then...but I can't remember the name- it'll bug me all day!
Thanks!

 

[george minze]

Ah come on folks give hem a break. They are in business to make money. It is in fact the American way. Unless you have lived in Nevada where most casino income is from tips.(tell that to a banker even in Nevada) Walking into a bank asking for a small loan is almost a joke especially now. Here in Mo. we have loans for titles, talk about over priced usury costs. I think the show is very entertaining and I am amazed at the knowledge they show about some items I never even thought about. Of course some of it is staged or at least edited or why would we watch. They seem pretty smart about calling in experts for real appraisals. About the Shelby Cobra "It was real and they put an added 80K into it. Right now I would rather invest in their operation than Bank America or some of those silk shirt corporations that we as taxpayers have had to bail out. Chumly probably isn't as dumb as he makes out to be. Or he is there to add some hilarity to what is a serious business. Informative show, staged or not. I had never seen a real ships Chronometer even though I trade watches as a hobby. It is their money at risk unlike GMC which is OUR money at risk..

 

[MO_mule]

Yesterday, a guy brought in a musketoon and it was deemed to be authentic and original (well, rebuilt some time in its life but by the authentic armorer/gunsmith). Very few in museums, highly sought after. Expert figured the value at $10 to 15k. Seller took $6k, if I recall correctly.

I don't watch it much other than stopping by on a surfing run when commercials are running when my "preferred" shows are on.

Chris

 

[CZBrian]

I can understand if these people needed cash like that day they would go to a pawnshop, but some of the stuff they could be putting on ebay themselves and have payment within a week.

I really like the show though.

 

[Leonard]

You always have to question the reality of a reality show?