Anyone see the episode of Pawn Stars where his kid Big Hoss buys the 38k used hot air balloon without the dad's and old man's approval?Just looking at the balloon made you cringe thinking of maintenance and depreciation.Who in their cotton picking mind that's been around the pawn shop industry for all his growing up years would get suckered into buying a POS used air balloon for 38 grand?It's getting where the History Channel budgets a big chunk of money for each episode and they stage these blunders on purpose just to attract an audience who thinks it's funny.I have to admit that it did look like his dad was pissed beyond belief over it.I think the show has become totally staged,scripted,set up etc.but it's still fun to watch.Anyone going to the bash taking a walk over to the pawn shop?
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was watching last night and the main guy bought one of those off road motorcyles, and went to get it fixed up.... but I missed the ending when I went to the free weights.... I wanted to see him ride that thingComment -
I like the show alright but its definitly staged a little . Did you see the episode where hoss and the old man bought the "who contract " from woodstock ? The same" contract" that came with every live at leeds album .Comment -
I don't buy the balloon thing either. The seller must have called the shop in order for them to send out Hoss in the first place, so somebody higher up knew about it, IMO. It is staged out of necessity.Comment -
like that one and pickers. any popular show ends up being scripted the longer it runs. chumly taking 5 hundy to an auction in hopes of landing piece that went for over 20k. lolComment -
At first I hated these guys..then the educational aspect of it grew on me..I like the old guns, coins and memorabilia stuff
I look forward to this show now along with the two nerds from pickers..
I agree baloon totally staged
I also think the 200 bucks The Who WoodStock concert contract was a set up too..cant be taht stupid to think the who`s contract wasa running around inthat losers basement
chumley has grown on me..they just like him because he plays a bigger loser roll than rick-old man -big hoss characters
the pinball machine expert-restorer gives me the fuken creepsComment -
Oh yeah..thats what I like about the show..I had not seen that Gypsy fortune teller machine in over 20 years I think..I think it may have got me for a qtr onceOriginally posted by nobshineComment -
For the record if I had their money I would not fly in that baloon or that freakin stupid glider they bought eitherComment -
Just ramblin guys..
Speakin of Histopry channel?
Is it me?..or does Colby from Survivor who is hosting the best shootter program think he is jeff from survivor?
He is so fuken fake trying to iminate jeff probst..fuk you colby
and a special history channel FUK YOU to that old fuker who is hunting for mummies..that guy needs a kick in the assComment -
..."I told you mudderfukers to not make me think again
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How the Hell would that kid know what a balloon is worth ? I wouldn't have a clue what a new one sells for, or who I might be able to sell it to.
Another obvious staged "event" was Chumlee dropping the ball and chain through a glass display case....had to be intentional ( glass was probably already scratched and needed replacement).Comment -
the episode that made me ill is when he bought that helicopter for ten grand
it was in about ten thousand pieces, and he paid what the fukin dork asked for
he could have paid a grand for that garbageComment -
huh? helicopters are expensive i dont see why that was such a bad purchase.....Like i believe they said on that episode just selling it for parts would net them a lot more than 10k....Comment -
I like the show, but some of it does looked staged. Going to the bash, but not going to walk to the Pawnstar's store. Heard it's a small shop and the regulars on tv are usually not there on weekends.Comment -
It's an amusing show, real or staged, and people apparently watch it.Comment -
Love it! Already made a thread about this and american pickers. Anything on the History Channel rocks.Comment -
I have been to the shop before. It has a completely different feel than the show. Lots of junk in that place.. I will be going back to check it out. I am sure a few of the Bash attendees will want to go.המוסד
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Very cool, were they all in there when you went in? So upset I will not be at the bash.Originally posted by flyingilliniComment -
show sucks, all the morons ALWAYS agree to prices that are like half of what they can get at an auction house or private collector simply because they are stupid and lazy....all morons....that bond that 1 guy had was worth like $35k, and he agreed on like 12k and a guitar........idiotsComment -
You don't get it, most of these people are prolly low lifes or degenerate gamblers who have no money. Cash is King and most will take that in a second instead of going to an auction and paying the house it's ridiculous fee. Sure, you might get a little more, but most just want the cash and they want it now. It's not like nobody knows this. Everyone knows Pawn Shops lowball you. It's part of the business.Originally posted by FrozenMANComment -
The part that gets me is when they call the experts in and right there in front of the customer he tells the pawn people what something is worth. I'm in the business and we would never do that. You don't want the guy telling your customer how much something is worth? You take him to the backroom or you let him know do not EVER speak in front of the customer as to the value of something. I assume they do this because it's being filmed and they want to come across as super honest. In the real world if a customer has something that is actually worth 50k and he is unaware of that the pawn shop is not going to educate him on what it is actually worth. Trust me on that one.Comment -
For sure, it's all for the cameras when it comes to that.Originally posted by Patrick McIrishComment -
Originally posted by Mr Windy City
Correct. A pawn shop isn't a retail store. And unlike this show most of the transactions are much more mundane. We aren't buying hot air balloons, calf ropers and so on, we are buying drills, laptops and jewelry.
As to why they "lowball" you, they have to. We buy something depending on the state we have to hold it 30-60 days before we can do anything with it. Every item taken is sent through the Sheriff's office, if someone has reported it stolen then guess what, we are sometimes out of luck. Then if it does happen to be okay, we have to turn around and sell it to someone. People that come to the pawn shop to buy want a bargain! Why would you buy something from us if you can buy it from WalMart at close to the same price and have a warranty as well? The answer is you wouldn't.
I'm not defending pawn shops as much as I am just presenting the other side. When people sell you something they want top dollar but when they buy something from you they want it for nothing. In order to survive you have to buy merchanidse cheaply, you aren't a retail outfit, you exist mainly to assist people that have nowhere else to go. Most that have dealt with pawn stores understand this, you still get newbies coming in with a drill they paid $79 dollar for and want you to give them $75 for it, LOL.Comment -
yea the person who said the parts are worth more than ten k is the seller, and he is not motivated to exaggerate at allOriginally posted by OmgUrMom
i find it impossible to fathom that that bald fuk has a clue on what a helicopter that has been in a MAJOR crash is worth by one glance, how do you know if that parts are even re-usable ?Comment -
only seen a few episodes and seems like a good show. thought is was partially staged too because lots of times no one is in the store at all except the person pawning or selling their itemComment -
Originally posted by Patrick McIrish
It goes both ways though McIrish. The pawnshop got a used cordless drill for $25 from a loan. it is $79 on sale at HD, and they won't budge off of $75 for the used item. Go Fvck yourself pawnshop.... sell it for like $45, maybe $50.Comment -
stupid show!
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Originally posted by flyingillini
Correct. We were walking down the sidewalk and didn't even know it was the place except for the large sign on the front of the building that said "As Seen on TV"..was told by a worker that the guys you see on tv are only there from 10am till 1 pm daily and come out into the store on and off during that time. I would lean more toward the show being staged than not being staged but not totally sure. The Pawn Shop is located between the Stratosphere and downtown, right before Charleston St. as you are heading down to Freemont, for those interested.Comment -
Let's do some skiing and then go check out Pawn Stars store!Originally posted by flyingillini
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sounds like a field trip!Comment -
waste of time to visit .Comment -
Originally posted by Doug
Damn Doug, you sound angry? Did you have a bad experience somewhere? As for your example I don't know any operator that wouldn't take $75 for a $79 dollar drill. If they are out there I agree with you they deserve all the obscenities you can possibly yell at them.Comment
