Pawn Stars
June 10th, 2011 at 7:13:15 PM
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Quote: mrjjjClose. I think around 60 years ago, it was enacted that only ONE more pawn store permit may be granted after the population hit 250,000. When it got close, every week Rick would call (whatever office) to check on the current population. Anyways, it was over 250,000 at some point and Rick was the FIRST one to get the permit/license. The rest is history.
Ken
It was 1988 when they got it, and it was the old man, not Rick. Rick was a snot nosed 23 year old in 1988, the old man is the driving force behind the business.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
June 10th, 2011 at 7:19:20 PM
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Ok thanks man.....
June 10th, 2011 at 7:47:11 PM
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Right or wrong, I quoted from this interview. (Great interview BTW). 1:37-2:22 is key. >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NSvvyTVG10&feature=related
June 10th, 2011 at 10:26:48 PM
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Yeah, thats Ricks story, he always wants to be the hero. The fact is, Rick was 16 when they moved to Vegas, and his old man wanted to open a pawn shop, but couldn't. So he opened a second hand shop and applied for a pawn license every year waiting for the population to go over 250K. In 87 Rick thought the population had gone over 250, and he kept bugging the city about it and they finally agreed and gave them a license. Rick learned the business from his old man, not the other way around, like he'd have you believe. Watch the father son dynamic on the show, you can see who the real boss is, and it ain't Rick. The old man owns 51% and Rick owns 49%, and it was never Rick's idea, it was always the old man's.
Finally, vindication. 'According to a customer who appeared on the show in a May 2011 episode, the show is "planned out", as both the workers at the shop and the customers are told what to say.' Its scripted, just like I've always said.
Finally, vindication. 'According to a customer who appeared on the show in a May 2011 episode, the show is "planned out", as both the workers at the shop and the customers are told what to say.' Its scripted, just like I've always said.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
July 19th, 2011 at 3:27:28 AM
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Pawn Stars Gold & Silver Road Show
"This live show features Rick, Corey and Chumlee, the stars of the History Channel's #1 show, Pawn Stars. See live negotiations for collectible items on stage, plus audience games like "The Price is Right" and "Are You Smarter than a Chumlee?"
This is on tour at casinos around the country. C'mon Rick, how low can you go. Are you really that desperate for money?
"This live show features Rick, Corey and Chumlee, the stars of the History Channel's #1 show, Pawn Stars. See live negotiations for collectible items on stage, plus audience games like "The Price is Right" and "Are You Smarter than a Chumlee?"
This is on tour at casinos around the country. C'mon Rick, how low can you go. Are you really that desperate for money?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
July 20th, 2011 at 2:59:09 PM
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Quote: EvenBobThis is on tour at casinos around the country. C'mon Rick, how low can you go. Are you really that desperate for money?
You have to strike when the iron is hot.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
January 4th, 2012 at 8:37:16 PM
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Rick and Corey are on Jay Leno tonight, sorry for the short notice.
Ken
Ken
January 8th, 2012 at 12:31:51 AM
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Actually went to the store and saw nothing worth purchasing. No negotiation on coins, which were widely inflated. Also, a number of the antique watches were in bad shape. Coolest thing I saw were superbowl rings being pawned. Sad.....
January 8th, 2012 at 7:44:05 AM
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Quote: AsswhoopermcdaddyActually went to the store and saw nothing worth purchasing. No negotiation on coins, which were widely inflated. Also, a number of the antique watches were in bad shape. Coolest thing I saw were superbowl rings being pawned. Sad.....
It is like any other pawn shop then. They have the advantage of 1,000+ people a day walking in the place. Some number will buy to say they bought there. While the show is terrible, "Hardcore Pawn" is more like the real inventory. Lots of musical insturments coming and going by starving musicians. Worn-to-hell consumer electronics. Jewelry that appeals to ghetto-funk only. Lots of power-tools.
That said, I will probably stop in the store my next visit. I need an ejection seat fro a fighter plane for my living room.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
January 8th, 2012 at 11:24:42 AM
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January 8th, 2012 at 2:15:48 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanIt is like any other pawn shop then. They have the advantage of 1,000+ people a day walking in the place. Some number will buy to say they bought there. While the show is terrible, "Hardcore Pawn" is more like the real inventory. Lots of musical insturments coming and going by starving musicians. Worn-to-hell consumer electronics. Jewelry that appeals to ghetto-funk only. Lots of power-tools.
That said, I will probably stop in the store my next visit. I need an ejection seat fro a fighter plane for my living room.
4,000 per day.
Ken
January 8th, 2012 at 5:49:37 PM
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I was hoping to get a decent deal on either a watch or some coins. No luck. Wonder if it's as bad at all the other pawn shops in town?
January 8th, 2012 at 5:56:21 PM
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You're wasting your time. Pawnshops never give deals on
anything, especially precious metals. They don't have to,
everything sells eventually.
anything, especially precious metals. They don't have to,
everything sells eventually.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
January 8th, 2012 at 7:48:21 PM
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Quote: mrjjjRick and Corey are on Jay Leno tonight, sorry for the short notice.
Ken
Most people would require NO notice. Rick is the only one worth watching on there. Corey is a big fat slob dumbass. Thinks he's tough, but I would slap the shit out of him before he had a chance to sit on me!
November 18th, 2012 at 6:26:16 AM
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Just wondering if anyone thinks we will see a gag where someone brings in a box of Twinkies which they buy for a nominal price then Rick catches Chumlee eating them?
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
November 18th, 2012 at 7:04:43 AM
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Twinkies have already shown up on ebay.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
November 18th, 2012 at 7:32:19 AM
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November 18th, 2012 at 8:07:33 AM
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I've been in both before and after the show was famous. It was a pretty typical pawn but it was 24 hrs. Dave Attel also did a special there before they were famous--- you can find it on YouTube.
They hit it big because Las Vegas is exotic and they have a big volume of weird shit because they cater to international and obsessive gamblers. I like the show because its not about pawn; rather, it is basically a PBS traveling roadshow with some haggling. If you just fast forward to the three items they show per episode you miss the annoying parts.
They hit it big because Las Vegas is exotic and they have a big volume of weird shit because they cater to international and obsessive gamblers. I like the show because its not about pawn; rather, it is basically a PBS traveling roadshow with some haggling. If you just fast forward to the three items they show per episode you miss the annoying parts.
November 18th, 2012 at 8:35:54 AM
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Quote: 1BBTwinkies have already shown up on ebay.
Only $250 for 10 Twinkies.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 18th, 2012 at 8:56:31 AM
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November 18th, 2012 at 11:46:14 AM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesHostess is trying to sell 30 of the brand names. Wouldn't surprise me if Twinkies survives.
Twinkies will absolutely survive. The Bankruptcy Court will see to it that the valuable brand names get sold. The eBay nonsense is crazy. They have been off the market for two days!
FWIW I was just in a local grocery chain. The Hosetss display was already disassembled and the only Hostess product on the shelf was fruitcake.
Quote: IbeatyouracesI would only go to a pawn shop for a short term loan. Never sell anything to these crooks.
I fail to see how they are crooks.
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November 18th, 2012 at 12:01:05 PM
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November 18th, 2012 at 12:06:04 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesNot in a legal sense but as in these places are the absolute worst way to sell any item you have. My comment was directed at all pawn brokers, not just these guys.
If you need money they will buy, this can be a service to many people. In exchange you get a lower price. If you want more there is craigslist.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
November 18th, 2012 at 12:59:29 PM
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I love pawn shops. I just bought a porter cable framing nailer for less than half of a new one. When I'm done with it, I'll be able to sell it on Craigslist for what I paid. What helped was that the tool section was a horrible mess and the nailer had been sitting there for 5 months.
As for the Pawn Stars, the shop is a tourist destination. Most of their sales are Chumlee dollar bills and bobble heads.
As for the Pawn Stars, the shop is a tourist destination. Most of their sales are Chumlee dollar bills and bobble heads.
I heart Crystal Math.
November 21st, 2012 at 5:46:58 PM
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Looks like the show may be reaching middle-age. Preview showing Big Hoss leaving because he is not being allowed to buy into the shop. This is a total rip-off of "American Chopper." We know the show is almost as staged as professional wrestling, but can't they come up with their own storyline? Or may there be some truth to it?
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
January 24th, 2013 at 5:35:32 PM
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Here's a video on Chum on Leno. Listen to him
talk, he's not dumb at all. It takes a lot of
intelligence to play a stupid guy like he does
on the show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT0EFTJ-4C0
This is Rick Harrison on Letterman. Listen to how
personable he is, it jumps right out at you. Pawn
Stars is the Cadillac show on History now, the
show could be on for 10 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY-bTKX8YKM
Rick is getting married in July. He's 48. Look at the
babe he snagged, what is she, 32 at the most?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKo6kKm8Ia8
talk, he's not dumb at all. It takes a lot of
intelligence to play a stupid guy like he does
on the show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT0EFTJ-4C0
This is Rick Harrison on Letterman. Listen to how
personable he is, it jumps right out at you. Pawn
Stars is the Cadillac show on History now, the
show could be on for 10 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY-bTKX8YKM
Rick is getting married in July. He's 48. Look at the
babe he snagged, what is she, 32 at the most?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKo6kKm8Ia8
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 12th, 2015 at 10:55:53 AM
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Pawn Stars toy expert just got busted for domestic violence
I've visited his downtown toy store months ago but he was not there
http://www.tmz.com/2015/11/12/pawn-stars-arrest-mug-shot/
I've visited his downtown toy store months ago but he was not there
http://www.tmz.com/2015/11/12/pawn-stars-arrest-mug-shot/
When somebody doesn't believe me, I could care less. Some get totally bent out of shape when not believed. Weird. I believe very little on all forums
May 8th, 2016 at 4:12:02 PM
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Chumlee was fired from the pawn shop.
What a moron. He's facing 80 years.
19 felony counts. 4 years each.
http://www.morningledger.com/chumlee-arrest-update-fired-victim-filed-charges-ordered-keep-silent/1370105/
http://www.tmz.com/2016/03/15/chumlee-search-warrant-drugs-marijuana-cocaine/
What a moron. He's facing 80 years.
19 felony counts. 4 years each.
http://www.morningledger.com/chumlee-arrest-update-fired-victim-filed-charges-ordered-keep-silent/1370105/
http://www.tmz.com/2016/03/15/chumlee-search-warrant-drugs-marijuana-cocaine/
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
May 8th, 2016 at 4:18:42 PM
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Quote: EvenBobChumlee was fired from the pawn shop.
What a moron. He's facing 80 years.
19 felony counts. 4 years each.
Legal system will suck him dry. All those commission checks from selling pawn shop jewelry gone. Rick must want to smack the crap out of him for making a mess of a declining but still good thing.
Maybe some shop in Detroit will hire him.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
May 8th, 2016 at 4:28:32 PM
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Quote: AZDuffman...Maybe some shop in Detroit will hire him.
We have enough criminals just running the city government. No need for him.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
May 8th, 2016 at 4:34:30 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanLegal system will suck him dry. All those commission checks from selling pawn shop jewelry gone. Rick must want to smack the crap out of him for making a mess of a declining but still good thing.
Maybe some shop in Detroit will hire him.
Lol on the commission checks. He made $25,000 per episode for the TV show. I would be surprised if he is not already broke and in debt.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
May 8th, 2016 at 4:39:44 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesWe have enough criminals just running the city government. No need for him.
I was thinking him and Ashley working together.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
May 8th, 2016 at 4:59:37 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanI was thinking him and Ashley working together.
She left the business. Maybe they can open a new one across from Motorcity casino.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
May 8th, 2016 at 4:59:40 PM
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As bad as this sounds - but for the context of a message board - at least the guy had a life to wreck.
So much bullshit; so little time!
May 19th, 2016 at 3:49:17 PM
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If Chum gets 2 years probation, that a long time
for a dopey doper like him to stay clean.
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/chumlee-pawn-stars-dodge-jail-time-drugs-gun-arrest-article-1.2641920
for a dopey doper like him to stay clean.
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/chumlee-pawn-stars-dodge-jail-time-drugs-gun-arrest-article-1.2641920
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
May 19th, 2016 at 4:29:46 PM
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Quote: EvenBobIf Chum gets 2 years probation, that a long time
for a dopey doper like him to stay clean./q]
Kid? The dude is 33!All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
May 19th, 2016 at 8:22:27 PM
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Methinks adolescence lasts a lot longer than it used to. Sometimes permanent nowadays.Quote: AZDuffmanKid? The dude is 33!
Suck dope, watch TV, make up stuff, be somebody on the internet.
May 20th, 2016 at 3:26:01 AM
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Quote: DrawingDeadMethinks adolescence lasts a lot longer than it used to. Sometimes permanent nowadays.
More and more often. Maybe this is the smack he needs.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
May 20th, 2016 at 6:25:35 AM
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Go soon, rumors swirling the show will be canceled and the shop closing by years end.
May 20th, 2016 at 2:39:03 PM
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Quote: JIMMYFOCKERGo soon, rumors swirling the show will be canceled and the shop closing by years end.
The show has probably run its course. Shop more likely to be sold than closed as there is value in the pawn license. Not sure if I would make the effort at this point even if I was in Vegas.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
May 20th, 2016 at 4:06:12 PM
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It was a scruffy plain everyday pawn shop for a long time before they got into mining this TV thing. Used to see a steady trickle of meth tweakers and crackheads going to and from it, being conveniently located in walking distance of one not just one, but two of their outdoor pharmacy neighborhoods.
Suck dope, watch TV, make up stuff, be somebody on the internet.
May 20th, 2016 at 6:10:00 PM
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Zero.zero chance that it closes
No longer hiring, don’t ask because I won’t hire you either
May 20th, 2016 at 11:04:21 PM
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No way the shop closes.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
May 21st, 2016 at 6:29:52 AM
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I met Rick and Corey at a gaming show a couple years ago. I chatted with Rick a little and he definitely didn't seem comfortable with having to make the celebrity appearance. My take on him from that and an interview I saw of him is that he is truly a history geek and all the sudden fame feels awkward to him. Nevertheless, I'm sure he likes the money and takes some pleasure in sharing his love of history.
My prediction is they fire Chumlee. However, on the show they brush over his disappearance and perhaps hire somebody else to play the role of the clown.
My prediction is they fire Chumlee. However, on the show they brush over his disappearance and perhaps hire somebody else to play the role of the clown.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
May 21st, 2016 at 7:26:49 AM
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I can't imagine that shop closing any time soon. It has to be a major cash cow. Dumping Chumlee may be necessary at this point, unfortunately it's a move that has serious shark jumping potential for the show.
Variance giveth and variance taketh away.
May 21st, 2016 at 11:02:53 AM
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The Harrison's will never sell the pawn
shop, why in gods name would they.
The old man and Rick were rich before
the show started from what they make
off that place. It's on LV BLVD, right smack
between DT and the Strip. Their claim
to fame and biggest money maker is
they're open 24/7. You can go there
at 4am and pawn your Rolex. The
Harrison's aren't going anywhere.
Chumlee will be back, he's 70% of the
show. 90% of the audience has no
idea he was arrested and could care
less anyway.
shop, why in gods name would they.
The old man and Rick were rich before
the show started from what they make
off that place. It's on LV BLVD, right smack
between DT and the Strip. Their claim
to fame and biggest money maker is
they're open 24/7. You can go there
at 4am and pawn your Rolex. The
Harrison's aren't going anywhere.
Chumlee will be back, he's 70% of the
show. 90% of the audience has no
idea he was arrested and could care
less anyway.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
May 21st, 2016 at 11:28:38 AM
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I read ricks book- it's a fun and easy read- the history of the Harrison's and chumlee would let you know why he will be back on the show
They have been friends for years and years and through a lot together
They would not turn their back on him
They have been friends for years and years and through a lot together
They would not turn their back on him
No longer hiring, don’t ask because I won’t hire you either
May 21st, 2016 at 3:14:59 PM
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Quote: EvenBobIt's on LV BLVD, right smack
between DT and the Strip.
It's odd that you say that like its a good thing.
May 21st, 2016 at 3:18:53 PM
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Quote: mcallister3200It's odd that you say that like its a good thing.
It's a great place for a pawn shop. It's very
visible, I saw it for years before I ever went
in. People often don't go looking to
pawn something when they need money,
but seeing a pawn shop right there will
trigger a light bulb over their head.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
May 23rd, 2016 at 2:32:27 PM
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Chum went to court today.
"Austin Lee Russell, who is known as "Chumlee" to television viewers, said he'll plead guilty to a felony weapon charge and a misdemeanor attempted drug possession count in an agreement that will get him counseling and three years' probation.
If he stays out of trouble until 2019, the felony charge would be dismissed and Russell would be left with only a misdemeanor conviction on his record."
3 years is a long time to be peeing every week
for a probation officer. I have faith in Chum's
innate idiocy, he'll screw this up somehow.
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/05/23/pawn-stars-star-chumlee-avoids-jail-time-with-plea-deal.html
"Austin Lee Russell, who is known as "Chumlee" to television viewers, said he'll plead guilty to a felony weapon charge and a misdemeanor attempted drug possession count in an agreement that will get him counseling and three years' probation.
If he stays out of trouble until 2019, the felony charge would be dismissed and Russell would be left with only a misdemeanor conviction on his record."
3 years is a long time to be peeing every week
for a probation officer. I have faith in Chum's
innate idiocy, he'll screw this up somehow.
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/05/23/pawn-stars-star-chumlee-avoids-jail-time-with-plea-deal.html
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
