I am hooked on the show Pawn Stars

[RNR]

I cannot believe how stupid some people are. They buy some really cool stuff and pay little vs worth. I would think these people have the internet and have heard of e-bay or Craigs list~

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I love the show. I think the selling of certain items at such low prices is a product of being in Las Vegas and the desire to give everything you own of value to the casinos. :D

[Mr. Flopnuts]

When it first came out I thought "How fucking stupid is this?" ROR actually talked me into watching it, and I don't think I've missed an episode since. Chum cracks me the fuck up.

[BossChief]

great show

[Baby Lee]

Best part of the show is Old Man's toothless bluster.

Worst part is Pops' incessant chuckling. Does he light up a fattie before EVERY show?

[RNR]

When it first came out I thought "How ****ing stupid is this?" ROR actually talked me into watching it, and I don't think I've missed an episode since. Chum cracks me the **** up.

He does me also. He plays the perfect foil and I think he is much brighter than he lets on. I like the bald guy but the dad and his son could go away and the show would lose little~

[LaChapelle]

They're going to have to start charging for appraisals

[CaliforniaChief]

The publicity that those businesses/appraisers get per appearance more than makes up for anything Rick Harrison could ever afford to pay.

[ClevelandBronco]

Who knew that the world's foremost experts on seemingly every object in the known universe all live in Las Vegas and Rick has their phone numbers.

"My name is Jim Vinegar and I'm an expert in 16th century feminine products."

[CaliforniaChief]

Who knew that the world's foremost experts on seemingly every object in the known universe all live in Las Vegas and Rick has their phone numbers.

"My name is Jim Vinegar and I'm an expert in 16th century feminine products."

ROFL

I liked the one guy who is an expert in 18th Century restraining devices. They failed to say he probably also runs the brothel west of town.

[RNR]

Who knew that the world's foremost experts on seemingly every object in the known universe all live in Las Vegas and Rick has their phone numbers.

"My name is Jim Vinegar and I'm an expert in 16th century feminine products."

I am fresh out of rep from my grandpa thread or you would have got some for that line ROFL

[Baby Lee]

To be fair, there isn't an INFINITE variety of things they review.

Lots of guns, lots of historical artifacts, some old weapons, a few motorcraft, then vintage machines in need of repair.

And their historical artifact guy is an academician , and only offers authenticity, not appraisal.

[KCChiefsMan]

I bet it's not as easy as you think to move that stuff. It's like a burglar needs a good fence. I'm sure the pawn shop boys need to know where to sell these things. I don't think anybody on ebay is willing to pay the shipping on those big signs they seem to like.

[LaChapelle]

Saccopoo is scouting Corey every monday night

[ClevelandBronco]

I bet it's not as easy as you think to move that stuff. It's like a burglar needs a good fence. I'm sure the pawn shop boys need to know where to sell these things. I don't think anybody on ebay is willing to pay the shipping on those big signs they seem to like.

I think the big sign guys you're talking about are the American Pickers.

And they just have to call the kinds of restaurants that require flair.

[Vegas_Dave]

alot of it is staged. I was approached by producers of the show to be their musical instrument "expert"... but the experts are basically used to arrange the staging of something to "sell" in which they are then called in for. Turned me off completely from it. I understand its TV, but its also supposed to be "reality" as well.

[KCChiefsMan]

I think the big sign guys you're talking about are the American Pickers.

And they just have to call the kinds of restaurants that require flair.

yup, that is what I was thinking of. Nevermind

[KCChiefsMan]

alot of it is staged. I was approached by producers of the show to be their musical instrument "expert"... but the experts are basically used to arrange the staging of something to "sell" in which they are then called in for. Turned me off completely from it. I understand its TV, but its also supposed to be "reality" as well.

is it staged like that just for the show? It kinda sounds like a tactic that a pawn shop would use.

[Vegas_Dave]

is it staged like that just for the show? It kinda sounds like a tactic that a pawn shop would use.

Yes, staged for the purpose of the show.

[KCChiefsMan]

and that pawn shop show irritates the crap out of me. The owner of the shop looks like a serious, old school business man that doesn't put up with shit. But those 2 morbidly obese f*cks for his son and his friend are just gonna take it over and never have to worry about much. Those 2 idiots deserve a foot up their ass.

[RealSNR]

The Old Man and Chum are what makes the show.

Rick is necessary, but if it were just him, the show wouldn't be half as good as it is.

Corey can die in a fire. Make it a forest fire. It's gotta be big enough.

[RNR]

The Old Man and Chum are what makes the show.

Rick is necessary, but if it were just him, the show wouldn't be half as good as it is.

Corey can die in a fire. Make it a forest fire. It's gotta be big enough.

I guess the old man plays a role but he talks all knowing but it appears to me Rick is the brains of the operation. His son is a total shitbag~

[CaliforniaChief]

I guess the old man plays a role but he talks all knowing but it appears to me Rick is the brains of the operation. His son is a total shitbag~

And yet his son (Cory) actually runs the shop on a day to day basis. That's shocking to me.

[RNR]

And yet his son (Cory) actually runs the shop on a day to day basis. That's shocking to me.

I am pretty new to the show and what I have seen he plays a small role. He strikes me as a big fat soft punk who acts the badass. But like some posters have said the show is staged and maybe he knows how to run a pawn shop~

[Ebolapox]

corey is a cocky sumbitch. he HAS to be smarter than he plays on the show, especially if they're making money hand over fist like it looks like.

rick has that annoying little giggle he unleashes on occasion, but he's vital to the show.

old man is charmingly ancient, his annoyed looks make it worthwhile

chum HAS to be smarter than he lets on... he's funny, makes the show, but more for stupidity than anything sometimes.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Who knew that the world's foremost experts on seemingly every object in the known universe all live in Las Vegas and Rick has their phone numbers.

"My name is Jim Vinegar and I'm an expert in 16th century feminine products."

LMAO Golden!

["Bob" Dobbs]

My nephew went into the shop the other day, saw Chum hanging out there, then the producers asked him to be an extra and basically hang out in the background for some shots. It'll be cool if they use him.

[Ebolapox]

My nephew went into the shop the other day, saw Chum hanging out there, then the producers asked him to be an extra and basically hang out in the background for some shots. It'll be cool if they use him.

so do they actually work as a pawn shop, and how does the show work around the day to day business? I'd imagine that gets in the way quite a bit.

["Bob" Dobbs]

yeah it's really a pawn shop, apparently much smaller than it looks.

[googlegoogle]

I also like Operation Repo. Good show but staged. Hate it but what can you do.

[Deberg_1990]

alot of it is staged. I was approached by producers of the show to be their musical instrument "expert"... but the experts are basically used to arrange the staging of something to "sell" in which they are then called in for. Turned me off completely from it. I understand its TV, but its also supposed to be "reality" as well.

There's nothing reality about reality tv. Its still entertaining to watch though
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[Ebolapox]

There's nothing reality about reality tv. Its still entertaining to watch though
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yep. this one is more entertaining than the others, IMO... I usually pay no mind to normal 'reality' tv.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

Chum isn't stupid IRL from what I've ready, it's an act. He's married to some gal from that Operation Repo show.

[RNR]

yep. this one is more entertaining than the others, IMO... I usually pay no mind to normal 'reality' tv.
I watch the Deadliest Catch also~

[googlegoogle]

I guess they can act any way they want.

http://www.kgbanswers.com/how-much-does-the-pawn-shop-from-the-show-pawn-stars-make-anually/4174922

[Frazod]

I have a friend in the Air Force who's getting stationed at Nellis, and at some point I'm going to visit him. I definitely plan on checking the place out when I go.

Obviously staged, but fun nonetheless.

[Ebolapox]

I watch the Deadliest Catch also~

ya know, I never could get into that show.

[RNR]

I have a friend in the Air Force who's getting stationed at Nellis, and at some point I'm going to visit him. I definitely plan on checking the place out when I go.

Obviously staged, but fun nonetheless.

frazod you will be one of the guys he says "thanks for showing it to me" you have too much game for them boys LMAO I can only hope your rant makes the cut~

[RNR]

ya know, I never could get into that show.

I have not watched that much. I used to hang iron when younger and kind of like seeing guys who do jobs you do not always come home from doing the job. Nowdays OSHA has iron workers pretty well protected. The same cannot be said about those guys~

[cdcox]

American Pickers is a better show.

Those dudes go out and find the goods in their natural habitat, instead of waiting for it to roll into their shop. Plus you get to see all the hoarders.

[Frazod]

American Pickers is a better show.

Those dudes go out and find the goods in their natural habitat, instead of waiting for it to roll into their shop. Plus you get to see all the hoarders.

I hate that show - seems mainly like weasels taking advantage of ignorant yokels. I have no interest in any of that or the junk the find. And there's something about the tall guy that just makes me want to reach through the screen and slap him.

[Ebolapox]

I hate that show - seems mainly like weasels taking advantage of ignorant yokels. I have no interest in any of that or the junk the find. And there's something about the tall guy that just makes me want to reach through the screen and slap him.

the tall one is ok by me. the bearded guy is the one that comes off as sleazy to me, but maybe it was those pics of him as the water boy at the wet tee-shirt contest... he seems skeezy to me.

[cdcox]

I hate that show - seems mainly like weasels taking advantage of ignorant yokels. I have no interest in any of that or the junk the find. And there's something about the tall guy that just makes me want to reach through the screen and slap him.

Reminds you of young Mike Shanahan, doesn't he?

[RNR]

Reminds you of young Mike Shanahan, doesn't he?

LMAO out of rep damn it used it all up in my I am a grampa thread~

[Quesadilla Joe]

Pawn Stars is the shit.

[Frazod]

Reminds you of young Mike Shanahan, doesn't he?

More of a young Chris Collinsworth. That's nearly as bad.

[cdcox]

More of a young Chris Collinsworth. That's nearly as bad.

Yep, that is the other one I think of.

[CosmicPal]

Brian Regan has a funny as hell skit about the people on those antique shows. If I could find a video for it, I'd share it. I know it's from his DVD Brian Regan Standing Up

[KCrockaholic]

It's a good show. A lot of shows on that channel are good.

[Over-Head]

Who knew that the world's foremost experts on seemingly every object in the known universe all live in Las Vegas and Rick has their phone numbers.

"My name is Jim Vinegar and I'm an expert in 16th century feminine products."ROFLROFLROFL

[Over-Head]

I watch the Deadliest Catch also~ :thumb:

[kpic]

The guy with the Iwo Jima landing maps from his dad; sells it for $2500 to help with his daughters wedding? He must really hate his dad and love his soon to be son in law, I know I would have those framed and hanging somewhere.

I'm thinking they have it set so that if your item is appraised and they make an offer on it you have to sell it to them?

[cardken]

Brian Regan has a funny as hell skit about the people on those antique shows. If I could find a video for it, I'd share it. I know it's from his DVD Brian Regan Standing Up

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[boogblaster]

can you pawn your ole-lady ...

[cardken]

RICK “The Spotter”After 28 years in the business, Rick Harrison is an expert when it comes to spotting anything fake or stolen. As far as big-ticket items, Rick is the man for the job. Spotting a fake Cartier watch that most people would mistakenly purchase for $30,000 is just one of his many skills. Often acting as the middleman between his father and his son, Rick is the glue that holds this family and business together. Trained in the pawn business from the age of 13, Rick was born a hustler. He even dropped out of high school to pursue his $2,000-a-week business of selling fake Gucci bags. With enough money to partner with his father at the age of 23, he never looked back.

[RNR]

RICK “The Spotter”After 28 years in the business, Rick Harrison is an expert when it comes to spotting anything fake or stolen. As far as big-ticket items, Rick is the man for the job. Spotting a fake Cartier watch that most people would mistakenly purchase for $30,000 is just one of his many skills. Often acting as the middleman between his father and his son, Rick is the glue that holds this family and business together. Trained in the pawn business from the age of 13, Rick was born a hustler. He even dropped out of high school to pursue his $2,000-a-week business of selling fake Gucci bags. With enough money to partner with his father at the age of 23, he never looked back.

He seems like a sharp guy and as I said appears to brains of the operation. If the old man ran the place I think it it would be the standard low rent joint that got by on desperate people hocking belongs and missing payments. Someone said the son is pretty sharp but strikes me as a tub of worthless~

[Deberg_1990]

someeone said the son is pretty sharp but strikes me as a tub of worthless~

Who knows? These reality shows often edit and script things for pure entertainment value. Its more fun if u have characters.
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[RNR]

Who knows? These reality shows often edit and script things for pure entertainment value. Its more fun if u have characters.
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True but he is on enough that you would think it would show if he had anything to offer less being a dump. Taking a guess the old man was a hard ass small time hustler and Rick had to earn his way up. He son appears to be the product of a wealthy father who handed everything to him~

[Al Bundy]

I like the show Billy The Exterminator.

[RNR]

I like the show Billy The Exterminator.

I have never heard of it

[cardken]

When I was living there like 5 years ago, my then Girlfriend and I went in there looking for a Digital camera. The place is really small and he had like 5-6 cameras, that was it everything else in the place was like art, and collectibles, not what you would consider a traditional pawn shop. I don't remember much else as we we only there for like 10-15 mins. tops, but I do remember Rick giving us a look at the cameras. Then last year I come across the show and see the exterior shots and thought, "I 've been in there, once they showed the interior I knew for sure, weird."
A friend of mine walks to work and walks by there everyday, he says there are lines out the door and velvet roped. Huge attraction now. The shop is located in between The Stratosphere and Fremont street, on the Las Vegas Blvd (Strip), but the neighborhood would be sketchy at best at night. A lot of low rent (by the hour) hotels, pawn shops, porn shops, and liquor stores. But anyways, cool show I love it.

[cardken]

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[ClevelandBronco]

I have never heard of it

It's a time travel show as near as I can tell.

Dog the Bounty Hunter hasn't gone through puberty and chain smoking yet, so his voice is still high and squeaky. In preparation for going after human criminals, he's practicing on roaches, wasps, and snakes.

[Buehler445]

Reminds you of young Mike Shanahan, doesn't he?

Goddamn it. Spot on.

[Al Bundy]

I have never heard of it

It's on A&E on Wednesdays.

[cardken]

It's on A&E Wednesdays.

Pawn Stars Mondays at 10ET on History Channel. "History Made Everyday." Proceeded by "American Pickers." 9ET.

[Ebolapox]

Pawn Stars Mondays at 10ET on History Channel. "History Made Everyday." Proceeded by "American Pickers." 9ET.

he's talking about mike the exterminator.

[ClevelandBronco]

Pawn Stars Mondays at 10ET on History Channel. "History Made Everyday." Proceeded by "American Pickers." 9ET.

No, no, no. He's talking about Puppy the Insect Hunter now.

[cardken]

he's talking about mike the exterminator.

My Bad, Carry On.

[RNR]

Pawn Stars Mondays at 10ET on History Channel. "History Made Everyday." Proceeded by "American Pickers." 9ET.

I catch it on weekends, they play several shows in a row~

[googlegoogle]

Brian Regan has a funny as hell skit about the people on those antique shows. If I could find a video for it, I'd share it. I know it's from his DVD Brian Regan Standing Up

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[Deberg_1990]

I like the show Billy The Exterminator.

Seriously? That's like bottom of the barrel...even by reality show standards...what's next? Harry the HVAC guy?
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[Al Bundy]

Seriously? That's like bottom of the barrel...even by reality show standards...what's next? Harry the HVAC guy?
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Thats about the only one of them I like and I am not sure why..

[MahiMike]

This is the business of the future. Used to be only poor n'hoods had pawn shops. It'll be mainstream middle America soon.

[gblowfish]

I'd like to see a crackhead come in a shoot the place up over $50.
That would be reality TV...

[Param]

alot of it is staged.

duh........... All of these "reality tv shows" are fake.... tha fook....... Are people still not realizing how fake these "reality" tv shows are?

And to add, had a friend who "won" on a reality tv show. . Um, yah it was built into her contract she would win.

[Pablo]

Don't care for any of the "characters" on that show. All of em seem like douchebags IMO.