dougb1946
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They also discuss how the aliens built the pyramids. That says something about reality right there.
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Mcwsky09
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Or watching deadliest catch and wondering how it makes sense that restaurants can have all you can eat deals.
You can "audition" to be on Pawn Stars. Not surprising that there is some level of at least coaching going on if not flat out scripting.
I don't think they scripted last week's AXMEN when nummnuts stuck his leg into the cable spool and it pulled his leg in and messed him up BAD! His leg was flopping around. What an IDIOT!
I saw the promos and my morbid self just had to watch....
I saw the promos and my morbid self just had to watch....
The owner of the shop sure does know almost everything there is to know, and why do people bring stuff of real value there?? I'm sure there are collectors that will pay a great deal more for an authentic item, that is brought there, than a pawn shop.
Dstyles75
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Chum is actually really smart with money. He is worth around 5 mil. while Corey is worth 3 mil. Its all an act guys.
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labworm
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Pawn Stars has been on since 2009, I enjoy the episodes and of course understand it is scripted, like most things that are shown on TV. If it makes you laugh and keeps your interest, why not watch.
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Back in 2009 when Pawn Stars first appeared, my old gun collector friend, Sean Rich, was the "gun expert" that Rick always called to verify whatever gun was being offed for sale. (The guns were from Rick's collection, as I recall !) . At the start each of the four Pawn Stars was paid $4,000 per episode, I was told, and other friends I knew from the Las Vegas gun show were hired as actors to bring guns into the shop to sell. Other people regularly appearing, like the Clark County Museum guy , Hall-Patton, and the book lady and the toy shop owner, etc. are paid a nice stipend each time they appear and are allowed to research the question before they announce their opinions. It's entertainment, guys, not facts ! Ed.
My favorite part was when Rick talked about paratroopers jumping out of gliders on D Day.
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Yet he lives in a small studio apartment or bungalow.They showed it on a few episodes where he had ah hem """called in sick""" and was busted for playing video games. Ricks son has a huge and nice-looking abode.Pa and Grandpa both have very nice huts.
Yes I know--I need to get out more often.
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Ματθιας;138468666 said:
Ive noticed "'bleed-overs"" from one show--appearing on another show.One I recall seeing on various shows in guest spots--is the dude with a paint brush beard who is a manager/?on that other pawn shop show--I cant think of his name? but have seen him on Counts Customs as well one of those stupid repossession ::::::south beach?I think?::::: shows and also--before Red Jacket? was cancelled--he apeared as a gunsmith on that show.Really a very "'talented"" fellow.
Another ive seen on another show--who went by a totaly different moniker--was the girl with big mouth also from that other pawwn shop show.
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If I had the kind of money he has? id enjoy driving a banged-up Fiat.
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Half of their ""specialist friends " and who just ""happen to be just down the street from the shop"""also come from California. I know of at least two--who do have businesses in Calif--one was their militaria ""Go To Guy"" and the other had something to do with musical instruments. The militaria guy is craig gottlieb--one of the biggest ripoff artists in the business.
calmex
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Pro wrestling isn't real??? Whatchu talkin' about, Willis?
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No he doesn't.
The show is semi rehearsed. The stuff that is brought in that has value, Rick knows it's coming and googles the item just as we would do.
Ever wonder why the show's "Experts" seem to be waiting in another room?
He's like the male version of "Manhatten Psychic" or whatever.
A lot of the stuff that "comes in" was already in the shop and they recreated the deal.
I seem to remember reading that what they mostly do is buy and sell gold and silver and not as much of the other stuff we see.
Which seems in line with what I've seen in real pawn shops.
Also, Rick is a firearms collector, or at least he says he is. However, he has no interest in being a FFL, which is why they only take in antique firearms.
I wouldn't be surprised if many of the employees are armed when they are working. I think I saw a peekaboo of handgun in of the episodes where they showed one of the security guards. Plus it seems that the "stars" seem to wear a lot of untucked shirts.
I seem to remember reading that what they mostly do is buy and sell gold and silver and not as much of the other stuff we see.
Which seems in line with what I've seen in real pawn shops.
Also, Rick is a firearms collector, or at least he says he is. However, he has no interest in being a FFL, which is why they only take in antique firearms.
I wouldn't be surprised if many of the employees are armed when they are working. I think I saw a peekaboo of handgun in of the episodes where they showed one of the security guards. Plus it seems that the "stars" seem to wear a lot of untucked shirts.
Yeah, "Reality" shows seldom are.
I rarely watch anything but Fox news and sports, but a few years ago out of curiosity I tuned in "Cheaters". This is a show about a Private Investigator who takes on a client whose spouse is cheating on them. They would follow the target to a restaurant. They, and the person they were having the affair with would always sit at an outside table, or at a window seat, clearly visible to the PI. They would smooch over their dinner, Then, when they left, they would get someplace, get out of the car, and the guy would grab her butt and kiss her passionately, all in plain view.
I have been a PI for about 20 years. I have done thousands of hours of surveillance. Many of them with infidelity cases. Rarely is it that easy. You will set up and some idiot will immediately park in your line of sight.
I got a notice in the mail from the producers of the show, asking me if I would be interested in taking part in an episode. I called them and asked if it was staged. They said absolutely.
I want no part of that nonsense.
Jim
I rarely watch anything but Fox news and sports, but a few years ago out of curiosity I tuned in "Cheaters". This is a show about a Private Investigator who takes on a client whose spouse is cheating on them. They would follow the target to a restaurant. They, and the person they were having the affair with would always sit at an outside table, or at a window seat, clearly visible to the PI. They would smooch over their dinner, Then, when they left, they would get someplace, get out of the car, and the guy would grab her butt and kiss her passionately, all in plain view.
I have been a PI for about 20 years. I have done thousands of hours of surveillance. Many of them with infidelity cases. Rarely is it that easy. You will set up and some idiot will immediately park in your line of sight.
I got a notice in the mail from the producers of the show, asking me if I would be interested in taking part in an episode. I called them and asked if it was staged. They said absolutely.
I want no part of that nonsense.
Jim
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Discover Channel filmed a show in my rural area last year. They leased a local car shop and put up new building signs and papered over the windows.
In came the enclosed car haulers with what appeared to be finished custom cars. My guess is they put the hoods up and pretended to be customizing the cars by removing some parts than reinstalling them for the camera.
When the show was a wrap, down came the fake signs and it was as though they were never there. So much for reality.
Discover Channel filmed a show in my rural area last year. They leased a local car shop and put up new building signs and papered over the windows.
In came the enclosed car haulers with what appeared to be finished custom cars. My guess is they put the hoods up and pretended to be customizing the cars by removing some parts than reinstalling them for the camera.
When the show was a wrap, down came the fake signs and it was as though they were never there. So much for reality.
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Watched it for a while, then just got tired of it and moved on.
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