How many Vegas players gone by the Pawn Shop?

The pawn shops I've been in don't know a lot about cues. They know a few major production cues like McDermott and Meucci but not much beyond that.

A guy in a local shop told me an elderly woman came in with a cue she said her husband had paid a lot of money for, but he didn't see any logo on it so he didn't buy it.
 
We made the trip over the Pawn Stars during the BCAPL event. There were about 80 people inside shopping, but it was neat to see the areas that don't make it on camera in the show and some of the items that were purchased. We tried to go another time but it was closed for filming.
 

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Would someone do this?

The next time you guys are in Vegas for a tournament could someone please do this just for fun. Find a cube of slightly used Kamui chalk and take it to the Pawn Shop. Tell Rick that you are giving up pool and you have decided to sell the chalk. Tell Rick that you paid $25 for it but since it's a little used you would be willing to take $15 for it.
 
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do you know how to tell if a customer trying to sell something in a pawn shop is lying? their lips are moving.
 
I went once around 8AM and it was closed because it was 'payday' and another time i went by and there were 30 people waiting out front. Musta been filming.

I like the show but Rick's wheezing laugh really annoys me and there is no way Chumlee could be the idiot he portrays. He was employed there way before the show started when no idiot was needed.
 
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I went by last year and was inside for maybe 10 minutes. They everyone out to do some filming. The place is exactly like you see on the show you can see where they keep consistent angles for the filming. The pawnshop has some areas you do not see and those ask you not to film there. The place is pretty small. They close the store at night but they keep the window open you can definitely pawn gold or similar items at night. You cannot pawn most items except if the main shop is open. They have an item I am interested in and see every time the show runs. I am going to call out there and see what they want I am sure it is going to be a high retail price.
 
Nostroke said:
there is no way Chumlee could be the idiot he portrays. He was employed there way before the show started when no idiot was needed.
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di you see the episode where the guy wanted to sell the Nike Jordan shoes? Chumlee was like the idiot savant of sneakers... it was really odd to see.
 
justaguy said:
di you see the episode where the guy wanted to sell the Nike Jordan shoes? Chumlee was like the idiot savant of sneakers... it was really odd to see.
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I cant recall that one and i thought i had seen them all. The only thing i ever saw him do well was jump rope!

Damn- i was thinking of things to bring out there and came up empty-it just dawned on me-the Sand Pail (avatar) Next year! I know the American Pickers guys would want it.
 
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Chumlee is great. I am pretty sure he is only employed so Big Hoss has someone to make him look not so worthless standing next to. :D

The old man makes the show for me. His buying segments are interesting and I like how he interacts with the customers. Rick is ok too, and seems to get the crazier items, but the old man is a kick to watch. :)
 
Was I dreaming or did I read somewhere that people auditioned to bring their items to the show. Must be because the majority of things people bring in is jewelery and junkie tools. It wouldn't be a very interesting show if there weren't people bringing in Harry Houdini's straight jacket etc.

Another thing that makes one wonder is that they are always taking motorcycles and cars over to the guy that customizes them for the show.
The show itself must be footing the bill for those. The restores are mighty expensive and I can't see ordinary pawn shop owners doing that just about every episode.

Chumley is a perfect example of reincarnation. There is no one that could
be that stupid in just one lifetime. Still, hes good for the show. I'd bet that in real life he is quite inteligent and no where close to his
TV persona.

If anyone is interested in seeing all the Pawn Star shows, go to Projectfreetv. Not hard to find the shows and they have available every episode from Season 1 on.

The wife gets the remote for the dish and I watch most of my TV shows on Project Free.
Season 2 of Swamp People is on as well. I love that show too. About 8 episodes so far.
Man, I'd give anything to go out for a few days with Troy Landry and hunt some gators.
I've never seen the Bayou before and will before my time is up.
They have outdoor cook outs and deep fry the battered gator. I drool every time I see them eating.
Everything looks so tasty.
 
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Flying home from Louisville (Derby) I had to change planes in Chicago. Walking into the terminal from the airplane I see Big Hoss. He's first in line to board the same plane I just got off of.
 
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Man, I'd give anything to go out for a few days with Troy Landry and hunt some gators.
I've never seen the Bayou before and will before my time is up.
They have outdoor cook outs and deep fry the battered gator. I drool every time I see them eating.
Everything looks so tasty.
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Love Swamp People. I thought Troy was a dumbass at first but he isnt-just sounds that way. How about Shelby from Ax Men? There's a character. He just let a Water Moccasin/Cottonmouth bite him a couple times few weeks ago. Said he has been bit maybe 350-380 times. He is like a Honey Badger that guy

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/e858312f83/the-crazy-nastyass-honey-badger
 
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I hadn't heard of Ax Men. Project Free has those as well. Looks like I have a new series to watch. Thanks.

Season 2 of Swamp People has a couple of brothers on there. Can't remember the names but most likely these guys are on for comic relief.
They are seriously the Beavis and ButtHead of Swamp People.

Thats pretty much all they do is stare at the camera and giggle like B and B.

They probably worked a deal to get free beer for appearing.

I have no idea why I want to walk around the swamp. I hear cotton mouths are extremely aggressive. If one started chasing me down the trail, I'd probably be screaming like a little school girl. Troy and the boys would make me wear a dress after that. They have a habit of dropping from the trees into boats. It would be like man over board, I don't care about the gators, ain't riding in a boat with a snake.
 
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There was an episode on Pawn Stars (Ive seen everyone online at fastpasstv.com) where a lady came in with a platinum faberge broach. Asked for $2000.00. Rick said he couldnt buy it at that price with a good conscience and offered her $15000.00.

Anyone who goes into a pawn shop expecting more than 50% of the value, except if it is precious metals, shouldnt ever walk in there.

Find the value of something, see if you are willing to accept 50% (60% at most) of its value, then dont go lower.
 
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