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Post by -Lithium- on Jun 30, 2011 23:59:15 GMT -5
I know it's an original picaso but there just isn't a huge market, I can go as high as 200$ and that's it I gotta make a profit. "I know the expert said this was worth $250,000, but that's retail, and I also have to buy a 5 dollar frame, and its coming to take up about one foot of space in more store, so the offer is $200 and I'm scared to even go that high." I'll say too, if I live to be as old as the Old Man, I hope I don't look like that. He doesn't even look human...
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Post by Orange on Jul 1, 2011 0:03:01 GMT -5
I'm sure they do too..I would just like to see sometimes if the sword he paid 2,000 for he gets 4,000 for or something. Though I guess if people know he's doubling on them maybe it hurts in the future? My favorite I have seen so far is the guy who went in with a show room car from I think the 50s and got 95,000 for it. He didn't want cash, he wanted gold! That guy was ridiculous, it took them forever to get him to budge from 100 grand!
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Jul 1, 2011 0:33:25 GMT -5
I don't watch much tv outside of wrestling and old shows like 90s Simpsons, Seinfeld, and game shows, but I gotta say, I'm a big fan of Pawn Stars, Modern Marvels, and the new restoration show that branched off from Pawn Stars. Some good shows there with cool things to learn about history and Americana.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jul 1, 2011 0:57:36 GMT -5
Hopelessly addicted to this show. It's entertaining while being educational, plus it seems like Rick has a genuine interest in the history of some of the items. Hard not to get enthused sometimes.
My favorite item? Honestly, I'd go with the Fabrege spider broach. The woman had no CLUE what it was worth, wanting $200 bucks and Rick has the greatest moment twice over. He just says "I could give you $200... unfortunately, I have a conscience." Turns out the thing is covered with rubies and diamonds and worth lots more. The crazy part? Once the price goes up, the woman wants MORE. Crazy stuff.
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Post by Back to being Cenanuff on Jul 1, 2011 5:20:18 GMT -5
You have to be impressed with the popularity of a show when it gets a guy who's on less than half of them, and then only for a few minutes each time, gets his own spinoff after about two seasons.
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Post by salTy on Jul 1, 2011 5:29:57 GMT -5
I watched a few episodes before I got sick to my stomach watching them screw people out of their valuables.
It's unfortunate that most people don't realize pawn shops are just a scam and that they could easily get true value for an item selling to a collector on this lovely invention known as the internet
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Post by Cactus Jack on Jul 1, 2011 6:01:36 GMT -5
I prefer Richard Dominick's 'Hardcore Pawn'.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2011 6:46:11 GMT -5
I like the Old Man, he don't mess around with price haggling.
"I'll give you $125, son; that's the best I can do." "Can you go $200?" "I'll go $75."
Old Man goes DOWN in price if he suspects people are getting too greedy for a beat-up piece of work. But, he also has his soft side and buys things nobody in their right mind would, just for the nostalgia factor. The old National cash register Rick ended up buying just because his dad said "I like it, it's pretty". Rick says, "Sometimes it's worth taking a hit just to make the Old Man happy."
"I'm so damn happy, I might actually crack a smile."
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Post by Red Impact on Jul 1, 2011 8:11:32 GMT -5
I watched a few episodes before I got sick to my stomach watching them screw people out of their valuables. It's unfortunate that most people don't realize pawn shops are just a scam and that they could easily get true value for an item selling to a collector on this lovely invention known as the internet It's not really being screwed if you're told what an item is worth, told what price someone is willing to pay for it, and are able to walk away at any moment. As for getting the "true" value of an item online, it's not actually that easy. Even collectors want to get good prices. But I do agree, if you have an item of any real worth and don't have to have the money immediately, then I don't know why you'd go to a pawn shop.
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Post by turkeysandwich on Jul 1, 2011 8:32:07 GMT -5
I love Pawn Stars, I watch it every day pretty much. However the thing I hate more than anything is the opening to every show that shows what's gonna happen on the show. It is always so misleading, once you watch the show, it's completely different.
Here's a couple of examples: In the opening: Man brings in what he thinks is an original Stradivarius violin. Rick,"How much were wanting for it." Seller,"One million dollars." (cut to Rick looking extremely surprised)
In the actual episode: Man brings in what he thinks is an original Stradivarius violin. Rick,"How much were wanting for it." Seller,"If it's a real Stradivarius I'd like to get one million dollars." Rick,"If it's real, I'd be willing to give you one million dollars."
In the opening:Guy brings in classic car. Rick,"It looks good, but does it run?" (Seller gets in car to crank it, sound effects of the car not cranking) Old Man, "Oh my god."
In the actual episode: Guy brings in classic car. Rick,"It looks good, but does it run?" (Seller gets in car to crank it, and it cranks right up) Old Man, "Sounds good."
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Post by jagilki on Jul 1, 2011 10:06:36 GMT -5
-edit- Oops, wrong thread-
However I DO love this show.
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Post by Triple H buried SnS on Jul 1, 2011 10:15:36 GMT -5
I like this show. Not a must see program, but something I put on if I see it when channel surfing.
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Post by Throwback on Jul 1, 2011 10:22:13 GMT -5
The one I watched had a guy come in with world series staff rings. He didn't like the guys offer so he said "sorry we couldn't do business" and walked away does that happen alot?
then a guy came in with 2 pistol lighters. He wanted $100.000 the guy offered $100 and he took it.
Also I felt like the pawn shop guys were screwing them. I know they have to make a profit too but they were REALLY screwing them. I just kept saying "Put it on ebay" of course this was before I made the thread and found out were the show is filmed so I bet there's a lot of people just looking for a quick buck.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2011 10:41:22 GMT -5
The one I watched had a guy come in with world series staff rings. He didn't like the guys offer so he said "sorry we couldn't do business" and walked away does that happen alot? then a guy came in with 2 pistol lighters. He wanted $100.000 the guy offered $100 and he took it. Also I felt like the pawn shop guys were screwing them. I know they have to make a profit too but they were REALLY screwing them. I just kept saying "Put it on ebay" of course this was before I made the thread and found out were the show is filmed so I bet there's a lot of people just looking for a quick buck. I think one of the trivia questions mentioned that about 30% of all deals don't work out for one reason or another, usually a person who puts such a high price tag on something and won't budge from it. That comes mainly from a person putting too much sentimental value behind an item. (The lady with the portable typewriter who wanted like $5,000 for something worth like $250.) Sometimes, Rick has to bring them back down to Earth and point-blank tell them, "It's not as rare/collectible as you think." Other times, if a guy brings in an item and wants $250,000 for it, Rick won't even make an offer. "No way I can even come close and I won't even embarrass you with a dollar figure." An item is only worth what somebody is willing to pay for it. You can go through all the price guides and eBay transactions you wish to peruse, but if Rick will only offer $50 for your allegedly "$75,000 item", you do have the option of walking away with your item. In an earlier show, Rick would tell us (paraphrasing) "we don't feel offended if you choose not to sell for the price offered. In many cases, that's probably the smart thing. The majority of people we deal with DO take it home and think about the offer, many come back." You're mainly watching for the odd assortment of items anyway, not because Corey is such a stand-up guy.
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Post by Orange on Jul 1, 2011 11:31:51 GMT -5
I watched a few episodes before I got sick to my stomach watching them screw people out of their valuables. It's unfortunate that most people don't realize pawn shops are just a scam and that they could easily get true value for an item selling to a collector on this lovely invention known as the internet If they're going to bring their items into a pawn shop, they have to understand the circumstances as well. Nobody is forcing them to take it to a pawn shop as opposed to selling it themselves.
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Post by Dean-o on Jul 1, 2011 11:57:44 GMT -5
I love Pawn Stars, I watch it every day pretty much. However the thing I hate more than anything is the opening to every show that shows what's gonna happen on the show. It is always so misleading, once you watch the show, it's completely different. Here's a couple of examples: In the opening: Man brings in what he thinks is an original Stradivarius violin. Rick,"How much were wanting for it." Seller,"One million dollars." (cut to Rick looking extremely surprised) In the actual episode: Man brings in what he thinks is an original Stradivarius violin. Rick,"How much were wanting for it." Seller,"If it's a real Stradivarius I'd like to get one million dollars." Rick,"If it's real, I'd be willing to give you one million dollars." In the opening:Guy brings in classic car. Rick,"It looks good, but does it run?" (Seller gets in car to crank it, sound effects of the car not cranking) Old Man, "Oh my god." In the actual episode: Guy brings in classic car. Rick,"It looks good, but does it run?" (Seller gets in car to crank it, and it cranks right up) Old Man, "Sounds good." It's annoying, but many TV shows do this. It's the classic Bait & Switch tactic designed to keep you watching past commercials. Those Storage Unit shows do it as well, and that restoration show too.
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Post by Back to being Cenanuff on Jul 1, 2011 12:10:11 GMT -5
I watched a few episodes before I got sick to my stomach watching them screw people out of their valuables. It's unfortunate that most people don't realize pawn shops are just a scam and that they could easily get true value for an item selling to a collector on this lovely invention known as the internet If they're going to bring their items into a pawn shop, they have to understand the circumstances as well. Nobody is forcing them to take it to a pawn shop as opposed to selling it themselves. Besides that, these guys are offering instant cash for these items. You pay a premium for that.
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Post by Red Impact on Jul 1, 2011 12:43:37 GMT -5
The one I watched had a guy come in with world series staff rings. He didn't like the guys offer so he said "sorry we couldn't do business" and walked away does that happen alot? then a guy came in with 2 pistol lighters. He wanted $100.000 the guy offered $100 and he took it. Also I felt like the pawn shop guys were screwing them. I know they have to make a profit too but they were REALLY screwing them. I just kept saying "Put it on ebay" of course this was before I made the thread and found out were the show is filmed so I bet there's a lot of people just looking for a quick buck. Yeah, people walk away from deals all the time in it. And like I said, you can always try selling something yourself, but you'll always assume an added risk. People who go in there tend to think the items are worth a lot more than they actually could get for them in the condition it's in. if you put it on ebay, there's just as good of a chance that it won't sell or won't sell nearly for what you want it to sell for. At least the people on the show will actually tell a person what an item is worth, even if the person wants less than what they would be willing to pay for it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2011 13:31:21 GMT -5
The one I watched had a guy come in with world series staff rings. He didn't like the guys offer so he said "sorry we couldn't do business" and walked away does that happen alot? then a guy came in with 2 pistol lighters. He wanted $100.000 the guy offered $100 and he took it. Also I felt like the pawn shop guys were screwing them. I know they have to make a profit too but they were REALLY screwing them. I just kept saying "Put it on ebay" of course this was before I made the thread and found out were the show is filmed so I bet there's a lot of people just looking for a quick buck. Yeah, people walk away from deals all the time in it. And like I said, you can always try selling something yourself, but you'll always assume an added risk. People who go in there tend to think the items are worth a lot more than they actually could get for them in the condition it's in. if you put it on ebay, there's just as good of a chance that it won't sell or won't sell nearly for what you want it to sell for. At least the people on the show will actually tell a person what an item is worth, even if the person wants less than what they would be willing to pay for it. It especially happens alot with the championship rings. I've seen a couple of episodes now where someone brings in the staff ring and wants something through the roof. The shop has seen so many championship rings that unless it's a player ring it's something they don't make THAT big of a deal about. But whoever holds it seems to think that the value of Lambeau's Locker Room Janitor=value of Aaron Rodgers' ring.
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Post by nate5054 on Jul 1, 2011 18:31:52 GMT -5
I like the show for the history, but sorta hate everyone involved in it (especially the kid of the owner).
I also never understood why someone would pawn something off for $2k that is worth $6k or so. Unless you need the money tomorrow to save your house or have a hell of a cocaine habit I'd much rather wait and put it on auction. I think the auction houses only take a 10% cut, not a 66% cut.
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