Pawn Stars..

#28
#28
govols182 said:
That's one of the first things I thought of when I watched it for the first time.
Click to expand...

Im' not going to lie I felt a little bit like the Old Lady in Grandma's Boy when I watched a marathon of it.

Its good entertainment. I majored in History in College so I find it pretty educational.
 
#29
#29
VOLnVEGAS said:
Went into this pawn shop about two months ago. It is called the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. It is located near Fremont Street, where the old happening part of the strip once was. I love it down that way. Anyhow, I went in with gfriend just for kicks. We have both seen the show and thought we should check it out. I brought along an old Rickenbacker guitar that I do not play much at all, just to see if we could do some business as well.
Anyway, it is a very cool place. Alot smaller than you would imagine. A guy sitting right inside the door to help/security. They have alot of folks working all the time. Alot of people were in there. I saw the Grandpa owner!, who is my favorite anyway. He was real nice and didnt mind answering any stupid questions at all.
He said before the show, they had 300 to 400 people come in a day. Now it is closer to 2,000 to 2,500! It is fun to look around. Best pawn shop I have ever seen. A whole lot to look at.
And for my guitar?? They only offered me 500 bucks..Its value is about 1500. I just wanted to deal with them.

Anyway, if you are ever in Vegas...It is another thing to see if you ask me.
Click to expand...

Thats an awesome guitar, I prob wouldn't sell it IMO.

Has anyone here ever bought anything from a Pawn and then later found out it was worth a ton of money? I bought an Alvarez guitar for a hundred bones. Went ot the guitar shop to put some new strings and get the frets sanded and a nut replaced in the neck. The clerk asked me where I got it and how much I paid. He offered me 500$ on the spot.
 
#30
#30
I bought couple of firearms from pawnshops in MaconGa when I was in college that are probably worth more now than then. The few pawnshops that still exist on the fringes of what I consider to be safe areas of town in Nashville, TN never seem to have anything. I think that most of these places must sell thier best stuff online and leave the junk on the shelves. It's been awhile since I bothered to stop into one.
 
#32
#32
The last episode with Chumlee dressed as the elf and hoss getting that sweater was the funniest thing I've seen in a while.

I also watched this show called "Hardcore Pawn" on Tru Tv, it was basically Ghetto style Pawn Stars. It was pretty awful.

I'm going to vegas in Jan, so I'm going to swing by the G&S pawn
 
#33
#33
Hate to disagree with everyone but I don't find this show that appealing. I've tried to give it a second chance, it's ok.

With collectibles, i've always thought the number of people selling them far exceeds the number of people interested in buying them. Something may be appraised to be worth $$$$ dollars, but if no one is out there willing to pay that for it, is it really worth it??
 
#34
#34
oklavol said:
Hate to disagree with everyone but I don't find this show that appealing. I've tried to give it a second chance, it's ok.

With collectibles, i've always thought the number of people selling them far exceeds the number of people interested in buying them. Something may be appraised to be worth $$$$ dollars, but if no one is out there willing to pay that for it, is it really worth it??
Click to expand...

Yes you are right. I even think Rick goes to explain that as well.

Not everything brought into the Pawn is a collectible.

I think g&s pawn gets a lot of that stuff because of its location in Vegas and the owners love for history itself.
 
#35
#35
The show is mildly interesting, but it's almost embarrassing watching the total fake and setup conversation between the staff and some of the customers. Most any time they have to call in a 'specialist' it turns into really bad, made for tv moments that is awful. Owner hears what he needs in the first minute and then just looks bored as hell as they continue their made-for-tv speeches about the history.

Now, all that said, it's ok here and there. Even though it's all setup and arranged, some of the interactions with the workers is pretty funny.
 
#36
#36
DrRosenRosen said:
The show is mildly interesting, but it's almost embarrassing watching the total fake and setup conversation between the staff and some of the customers. Most any time they have to call in a 'specialist' it turns into really bad, made for tv moments that is awful. Owner hears what he needs in the first minute and then just looks bored as hell as they continue their made-for-tv speeches about the history.

Now, all that said, it's ok here and there. Even though it's all setup and arranged, some of the interactions with the workers is pretty funny.
Click to expand...

That was my impression. It seemed almost scripted which customers are going to be on tv and get their items appraised, etc.
 
#37
#37
oklavol said:
That was my impression. It seemed almost scripted which customers are going to be on tv and get their items appraised, etc.
Click to expand...

i doubt anybody would be interested in watching somebody bringing in their sound system or television because they're looking for their next crack fix.

of course they pick the most interesting people and/or items to feature on the show.
 
#38
#38
doozer said:
i doubt anybody would be interested in watching somebody bringing in their sound system or television because they're looking for their next crack fix.

of course they pick the most interesting people and/or items to feature on the show.
Click to expand...

You completely missed the point. Who is saying they should bring in old tv's or sound systems? It's a given, they are going to pick the most interesting stuff. That's the only interesting thing about the show IMO.

But do they have to stage the intereaction with the customer? Isn't there enough reality shows out there for them to at least to make it appear natural?
 
Last edited:
#39
#39
doozer said:
i doubt anybody would be interested in watching somebody bringing in their sound system or television because they're looking for their next crack fix.

of course they pick the most interesting people and/or items to feature on the show.
Click to expand...

That is what is on Hardcore Pawn
Crack heads trading anything.

Dude brought in a freaking pet Gila Monster.

Then some gal brought in her dentures, that had one gold tooth and totally flipped cuz the owner wouldn't give her a grand for it.

She couldn't get the concept that an 1oz of gold is worth about 500 bucks, that that tooth weights way less than an ounce.
 
#40
#40
oklavol said:
You completely missed the point. Who is saying they should bring in old tv's or sound systems? It's a given, they are going to pick the most interesting stuff. That's the only interesting thing about the show IMO.

But do they have to stage the intereaction with the customer? Isn't there enough reality shows out there for them to at least to make it appear natural?
Click to expand...


I see what your saying Oklavol.
Since I work in the TV/Production industry, one reason that it is a lil staged is because you dont want to put people on TV who can't talk. It will make them look more like a moron than they already are or arent.
 
#41
#41
not too mention they don't keep the weapons, antique, history, restoration, etc. expert on hand in their in the store or their immediate beck and call.

so obviously when they come in to look at something the production crew is going to know when that is.

they say something like 75% of the people who bring something in can't reach a deal with Rick and his crew. i doubt they're going to waste their time with every single person who walks in the door.

FYI: a lot of what you see on reality shows is either pre-planned or staged.
 
#42
#42
doozer said:
FYI: a lot of what you see on reality shows is either pre-planned or staged.
Click to expand...

That might be true, but when a scene/show comes off as completely staged and nearly unbearable because the folks are so bad in front of a camera, it begins to turn you off a bit.

I think the show is interesting in some ways. But, I just think they went about the show in the wrong way. Don't make each episode around 1 or 2 items that need expert opinions. Don't make so many shows that just show the owner getting one over somebody and then taking it to a professional to get it refurb'ed and then we listen to how great he is over and over.

I think the show format, combined with their charisma after an episode or two turned me off a bit. The bald father/owner is just annoying to watch. As bad as he is in front of the camera, the rest of the crew is 10x worse. It's so awful to hear and watch that you know the "office hi-jinx and behind the scenes look" is just made up stories with incredibly bad acting, even by reality show standards.

Obviously I've watched it a few times. It's mildly interesting. But after a few episodes I couldn't take it any more.
 
Last edited:
#45
#45
DrRosenRosen said:
That might be true, but when a scene/show comes off as completely staged and nearly unbearable because the folks are so bad in front of a camera, it begins to turn you off a bit.

I think the show is interesting in some ways. But, I just think they went about the show in the wrong way. Don't make each episode around 1 or 2 items that need expert opinions. Don't make so many shows that just show the owner getting one over somebody and then taking it to a professional to get it refurb'ed and then we listen to how great he is over and over.

I think the show format, combined with their charisma after an episode or two turned me off a bit. The bald father/owner is just annoying to watch. As bad as he is in front of the camera, the rest of the crew is 10x worse. It's so awful to hear and watch that you know the "office hi-jinx and behind the scenes look" is just made up stories with incredibly bad acting, even by reality show standards.

Obviously I've watched it a few times. It's mildly interesting. But after a few episodes I couldn't take it any more.
Click to expand...

The guys are in the Pawn business. I dont think they had a lot of in front of camera experience prior.

From an editor/ producer standpoint. They really aren't that bad at all.

The focus on this show really isn't the pawn shop, its about the things people brought in and the history on em. If you look at it like that the show is a lot more enjoyable. Then again I'm a history buff so...
 
#46
#46
Volfan_TrappedN_KY said:
The guys are in the Pawn business. I dont think they had a lot of in front of camera experience prior.

From an editor/ producer standpoint. They really aren't that bad at all.

The focus on this show really isn't the pawn shop, its about the things people brought in and the history on em. If you look at it like that the show is a lot more enjoyable. Then again I'm a history buff so...
Click to expand...

Agree, i enjoy the different odds and ends that end up in there, some interesting stuff. Though i don't see why none of these people search out collectors or even auction houses rather than jumping at a chance to unload something for less than 1/2 of teh appraised value.
 
#47
#47
Saw a smart one last night..
Guy brought in a muzzleloader from 1845...

He had paid $300.00 bucks for it...After bringing in an expert Rick offered him 2000.00. It was worth between 4000.00 and 5000.00.

The guy said, think I'll keep it and give to me kid in a few years

You also have to remember this is in Vegas... Odds are if someone's bringing in something to pawn, they need the money
 
#48
#48
vol_in_il said:
Saw a smart one last night..
Guy brought in a muzzleloader from 1845...

He had paid $300.00 bucks for it...After bringing in an expert Rick offered him 2000.00. It was worth between 4000.00 and 5000.00.

The guy said, think I'll keep it and give to me kid in a few years

You also have to remember this is in Vegas... Odds are if someone's bringing in something to pawn, they need the money
Click to expand...


Very True.

I'm going to Vegas in 4 weeks. I'm going to have to hit the place up.
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top