5 Pawn Stars Most HEATED MOMENTS With Customers...

5 Pawn Stars: HEATED MOMENTS with Customers
Pawn Stars is a popular American reality television series that premiered on the History Channel in 2009.
The show follows the daily operations of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and owned by the Harrison family. The show has become known for its unique and sometimes unusual items that are brought into the shop, as well as the heated moments that can arise between the staff and customers.
In this video, we will be exploring five Pawn Stars episodes that featured some of the most heated moments with customers.
Let’s start with the number 01:
Perseus and Pegasus Statue - Season 6, Episode 11
In this episode, a customer brought in a statue of Perseus and Pegasus, which he claimed was an original work by the renowned Italian sculptor Antonio Canova.
Rick, one of the show's main stars, examined the statue and asked the man if he knew much about it. The man explained that Perseus was the mythological figure that killed Medusa, and the helmet he was wearing made him invisible.
Rick was impressed with the piece's quality but admitted that he did not know the sculptor, a French artist born in the 1830s and died around 1915.
Rick explained that Picard did a lot of mythological sculptures, and this was his most famous one. He also cautioned that the art world has millions of fakes, so you must be careful when buying or selling artwork.
Rick observed that the patina on the statue looked right, but there was a dent on it, and the crack in the statue was from when they cast it, which he believed was a sign that it was not original.
Rick explained that the casting would all be right if it were an original. He also believed the statue was recast, probably overlying 40 or 50 years ago, long after the cult died.
The man insisted that the statue was genuine, but Rick noted that it had a label that said "Made in the USA," indicating that it was not made in 1888, as the man had claimed.
Rick further noted that the label indicated that it was made in an American foundry in the 1950s, which made the statue much less valuable.
The man argued that it was a genuine statue and accused Rick of being full of it. Rick, however, stood by his appraisal and reiterated that they were in the business to make money and felt uncomfortable buying something they needed to be sure was genuine.
The man left the store, disappointed that he could not sell his statue for the price he wanted.
Number 02:
PEZ Collection - Season 8, Episode 23
The customer brought a collection of PEZ dispensers from the 1960s and 1970s. These items are very collectible and could be worth a lot of money. While it seems like a hobby kid would be into, collecting vintage PEZ dispensers can be pretty profitable.
The customer has a Casper the Friendly Ghost PEZ dispenser in its original box from the 1960s, which could fetch up to $400.
They also have a die-cut Mickey Mouse dispenser in its original box worth around $350-$400. One of the most fantastic pieces in the collection is an original Batman dispenser, which is very difficult to find and could sell for $250-$300.
Other notable pieces in the collection include dispensers featuring Bozo, Tinker Bell, and Zorro. The customer wants to sell the entire collection of 50 pieces for $5,000, but the Pawn Stars team knows they'll have to negotiate to get a fair price.
The team advises the customer that they could make more money by selling the dispensers individually online, but the customer is willing to part with the collection for $2,500.
After some haggling, the Pawn Stars team offers the customer $1,000 for the collection. The customer never accepts the offer.
The customer became agitated and began to argue with the team but ultimately left without making a sale.
Number 03:
Pawn Stars: Season 8: 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series Ring
In this episode of Pawn Stars, a man brings in a 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series ring that belonged to a relief pitcher named Brandon Puffer. He hopes to sell the ring for $89,000 but is willing to take $65,000.
The seller explains that he acquired the ring from a sports memorabilia dealer in Boston and that he is from Massachusetts. The ring is made out of 18-karat gold and features natural diamonds.
The Pawn Stars expert notes that the 2004 Red Sox victory was a significant moment for Boston sports fans and that the ring is rare for a sports ring.
However, he points out that Puffer's criminal record may impact the ring's value, as he was convicted of a felony for intent to sexually assault.
The expert offers the seller $60,000 for the ring, but the seller declines and leaves with the ring.
Number 04:
Lincoln Family Photo - Season 5, Episode 13
In this episode, a customer brought in a rare photo of Abraham Lincoln with his family, which he claimed was worth over $100,000.
The shop owner has doubts about the authenticity of the photograph and calls Maureen, a photograph expert, to take a look at it. Maureen explains that the photograph is an ambrotype, which is a type of photograph that enhances the cheeks and lips to make them look more lifelike.
She notes that Abraham Lincoln was a distinctive-looking individual with a particular beard style and that his nose and eyes in the photograph differ from his known features.
However, Maureen also acknowledges that Lincoln had a crooked nose, which is visible in the photograph. Maureen suggests using facial comparison software to compare the photograph with known photographs of Lincoln and finds that the eyes match.
Nevertheless, Maureen concludes that the photograph is not of Abraham Lincoln, based on her expertise and observation of other details such as the woman's eyebrows and the clothes and background in the photograph.
However, after examining the photo, the Pawn Stars team determined that it was a reproduction and was only worth a few hundred dollars.
The customer was disappointed and left without making a sale.
Number 05:
Pawn Stars: Civil War Infantry Sword (Season 12)
William is selling a Civil War Officer's sword, Model 1860, that belonged to Colonel Bassett, a highly decorated officer who fought in 22 battles and was present at Lee's surrender.
William is selling the sword to fund his wife's kitchen renovation and is asking for $20,000. Rick, who is interested in the sword, is still determining its authenticity and history, so he calls Mark Hall-Patton, an expert in historical artifacts, to examine it.
Mark confirms that the sword is authentic and was likely a presentation piece given to Bassett upon his promotion to Colonel before the battle of Gettysburg.
However, he needs to verify if the sword was used in battle, despite some damage to the blade. Rick and Mark continue to discuss the sword's history and value.
The customer was left without making a sale.