Pawn Stars: Pawning Dos and Dont's | History

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[@him050]

Rick saying “shop around then go back to the guy who offered you the most money,” just made me respect him a lot more. Everyone says these guys are constantly ripping people off but you gotta remember that no one’s forcing them to take the deal, they can walk away and sell it themselves at auction or whatever.

[@DynamiteChannelist]

True.

[@georgerobinson1457]

That's not ripping you off! That's just good business! You always have the option to walk out the door!

[@sdgakatbk]

And I agree with what Rick said to check out a few places as there are dishonest shops.

[@ShadowGaming26548]

@@sdgakatbk yeah

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

If they really want the price you wouldn't go to a pawn shop

[@brentcolvin]

when I go to Vegas. I will be stopping by to check out this store. I love this show. Maybe I will find something cool to buy.

[@Dylan_The_Car_Dealer]

“This ain’t Burger King. We are gonna have it our way” LOVE IT😂

[@hlslayer123]

The show gives you a history lesson behind every item without going insane about historical facts, which is nice because it attracts more people to your channel. I know of people who aren't really history buffs but still watch the show because they think it's cool.

[@noyb154]

The old man saying "be nice" is a bit funny.

[@KingRiverVlogs]

Gee Willickers. I know lol

[@fredwasnothere]

"This ain't McDonalds and this ain't Burger King, we're gonna have it our way" Well spoken.

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

This era of the show feels like a lifetime ago

[@MisterMattyMo]

You learn an AMAZING amount of history from this show! Every item has an historical lesson attached to it. Do you even watch the show?

[@TheManWithGreenSocks]

2,000 bucks? How bout I meet you in the middle at 10 dollars?

[@ModProject05]

ANGELXOFX XDEATH no shit, they are trying to make a profit off each item they get.

[@iluvutube22222]

ANGELXOFX XDEATH Easy to say that when you're just watching it happen and it seems like rick is just being greedy. Honestly it's always about how much profit you can make, the more the better. If he can get the seller down in price then he will try every single time but there is a limit. Rarely but sometimes it happens to where the seller is asking too low of a price because they have no clue what they have and then rick offers them more than what they asked for it. So obviously he isn't just consumed and blinded by greed. If you were in his position i guarantee you would be trying to get as much money as humanly possible. I don't think you understand how many things they buy that they either haven't sold yet or lost money on.

[@iluvutube22222]

You're right what was i thinking god forbid they actually try to make a living for themselves and their families...

[@Eajry]

+TheManWithGreenSocks You forget that they have to pay staff, pay rent, pay utilities, pay for stuff when items are found out to be stolen (which in their market, happens quite frequently; if the police find the items in there database, they have to confiscate it and return the item to its owner; absolutely NO money is returned and its a complete loss for the Pawn Shop). No one is forcing them to sell their items, if you don't want the business, the door is right behind them, and craigslist/ebay exists. So you're kind of naive and ignorant for not really thinking these things through and being objective in nature. Rationality is something that shows genuine intellect. Assumptions and emotion in contrast.

[@poketube9245]

they earn over 10k a week from the show, excluding the items

[@freshkiiid100]

2:14 chum lee got hungry when he said this aint mcdonalds,this is not burger king,haha

[@yangmagic0703]

Chum is actually a smart guy who pretends to be dumb for comedy

[@SpeedKiller198]

It’s true, he’s actually one of the best entrepreneurs on this show and has made loads of money with his idea

[@Jarvalicious]

@@SpeedKiller198 is that why he was selling meth?

[@rickyhou6345]

@@Jarvalicious it's easy money

[@KyleThePug]

One of my friends met The Old Man from Pawn Stars and he says he's hella nice due to the fact he can be grumpy on TV haha

[@chedda]

LOL "This aint burger king, were gonna have it our way"

[@f5gwtw]

I like it when he's saying "I really want this. I can't let this guy walk out the door." But then he's offering about 1/3 of what its worth.

[@JasonL77]

I was in a pawn shop today & behind the counter was a sign that read, "Prices vary depending on the attitude of the customer."

[@mitch5661]

lol

[@YellowDice]

Lol my exact response when I was watching most shows.

[@lollollolhej]

history channel used to be about plain and boring war documentrys, but they changed that a couple of years ago, bringing in some refreshing shows, like pawn stars.

[@him050]

Corey’s neck be fatter than his head, that’s dedication.

[@windsordrywallpro]

This show ROCKS!!!!!

[@AlejandroGonzalez-bz4wv]

1:19 classic ol' man RIP they dont make men like him anymore

[@sdgakatbk]

Yeah and basically he was an a-hole with his co-workers lol.

[@ShadowGaming26548]

@@sdgakatbk in a way

[@frisky_raccoon6076]

Rip old man :(

[@kxdillon]

thanks!

[@sdasdweee]

Every second that passes is, you know, 'history.'

[@funnywhiteroots]

The show gives you historical perspectives on items people are selling without beating you over the head with the history aspect. I think the show has reached a good balance.

[@myst1822]

11 yearsater and this is still amazing

[@Isswanas]

Lol, of course Chum Lee would use fast food places as a simile. "A pawnshop isn't McDonald's or Burger Kind, we're going to have it our way."

[@RPSGCC733]

Rick: I got a bro who's an expert at cool stories.

[@Macsk8ing]

Hahahahaha I see that Chum Lee has burgerking and all fast food restaurants in his head all the time.

[@catsadilla324]

Be nice and courteous? Uhh that's a UNIVERSAL rule.

[@Fallout3131]

Hahahhaha this made me laugh so much xD

[@bingdat]

0:33 The father of Chumlee comes armed to recapture his son!

[@TMclaughlin6597]

I wish right after Chum bought whatever he bought at the end of the video he just said, "alright Rick go write him up"

[@cLcINFERN0671]

Dude, I learned so much history on this show... So whatcha talking about Willis?

[@Deadganon]

give this 5 years and it will be history :P

[@JesusEffingChrist69]

"Cause this ain't McDonalds and it's not Burger King" Could have fooled me.

[@Seldanas]

Essentially, be courteous. In other words; purchasing something for half the price gets you forcibly removed. Selling something for half it's value will get you an offer to reduce that by a further half, and a rude remark to boot. Be courteous. Bless papa Rick

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

I've been selling comics for 35 years. It's almost the same business.

[@keithbu]

OMG IM DYING LAUGHING, that is fucken gold!!!

[@DcAeGaming]

Expert: No. He made it at home. Rick: Best I can do is 5 cents

[@RaylandTiburcio]

@ILiveToRemember On seasons 1 and 2 they used to feature pawn transactions about 2 or 4 per season. I think Rick decided that a pawn transaction is supposed to be private between the shop and the customer so they removed all future pawn transactions from the show.

[@zeropointpoly]

hello can anyone tell me which episode had the old book about female charms and the one that teaches them the moves and so. would appreciate the help thank you

[@hondaquad82]

most smaller pawnshops are really just ebay stores anymore. i used to go every saturday looking at guitars and gear in my local area trying to help friends and friends of friends find good deals and i can t tell you how many times i saw people trying to sell items and being told well they are going for x dollars on ebay so i cant give you more than 1/3 to 1/2 that amount. when pawnshope stopped negatiating based on local market they stopped being fun

[@badmiyagi]

Pretty original....it's a hoot!

[@OGmailUser]

Love these comments on these Pawn Star videos.

[@CycleSeth]

They get over 400 customers a day!!! thats crazy. This show is awesome. They are true business men.

[@TRUMPER007]

I would love to have a butchers around that store - seems they have got everything!

[@favrerules04]

This video is the Holy Grail of KZbin videos

[@penguinsandtrent]

I love OldMan's rule.

[@jonosaymynameheisenbergyou5588]

Yeah baby cool

[@thepielord26]

Funny part is my dad was best friends with rick until he moved to vegas and is probably going to go on this show =O

[@adamgribble3936]

If it happened yesterday it is History :D

[@MONOPOLY35]

When you make a deal with them, be firm at all times. Show no signs of weakness and be straight forward. Don't make statements like "$160?" or "How about X". It tips the pawnbroker off that you will accept the lower offer.

[@BackEddy29]

And you love it. Thanks for the vote. Appreciate it man. What is a goon, is that like a hockey fighter or something. Not sure I get it.

[@vytautasgaldikas7588]

I's sure Chum has his way in mcdonalds too :D

[@Kanakattaka808]

hell, that's tv for ya.. haha

[@Nergal945]

It is. There is history behind every item on the show.

[@2ndOfficerCHL]

I love this show and all the strange things these guys find. And I'm tired of people complaining about them being cheap, it's a damn pawn shop. You want the full collector's price, bring your stuff to an auction. These guys are like Gandhi compared to some of the pawn shop owners out there.

[@TYMEKOPZ]

The things they bring in are usually old artefacts and these guys tell us a little bit about the history of each item.

[@RaylandTiburcio]

Now to answer your question about the difference about pawning and selling, the difference is if you sell you won't get the item back unless you buy it back from them. while pawning is they loan you money againts the item, you have 90 days to give them back the money they loaned you + interest then you get your item back

[@MUDSWAT]

Chumlee for President !!

[@rockstarchris88]

Have you ever even watched the show? They usually have historical items in every episode and talk about the histories of old antiques and such.

[@KyleThePug]

@NintendoDrunkie true, but that is when he is on the camera haha

[@saberaxe]

To all the people that are trying to say "I'll just offer twice want I want and then they will end up giving me what I want." You guys clearly don't realize that tactic is useless when the other guy knows how much the item is actually worth. In a pawn shop they are going to try to double their money on an item. That is the general goal when buying. So if they know what an item costs they are going to go for half that. If you are good at negotiating then maybe you will bring them up to 70% or so.

[@yyyy2999]

whats the green painting in the back

[@landmine21]

@mikeymike3232 haha, right as I scrolled down and read this, the old man was saying it too lol

[@MrHandro13]

Customer: Hey, hows it going I got a rare 1766 flintlock pistol used by Ben Franklin and made by Ralph Atticks. Only 2 were made, and the other one just sold for 53k. This ones in perfect condition and I have 17 certificates of authenticity from 17 reputable sources. Rick: Alright, you lookin to pawn or sell it? Customer: Eh looking to sell it. Rick: Alright how much you want for it? Customer: I'd let it go for 30,000 Rick: Aw man....I was thinking a quarter. I mean cash money right now.

[@theboarman]

@Shangas whats that show called?

[@lastmiles]

@etheromlet right on !

[@jamesp8095]

dont.... pawn your stuff fullstop.

[@jeremymedlock9626]

I have pawned before, but always got it back out weeks later. I only do it when I actually need the money

[@fjccommish]

"Don't offer me $50 when I have it marked $500. What do you want for that? $2000? I'll offer $300."

[@maxmiddleshirtz]

0:21 Holy crap! It's Jim from Fateful Findings!!!!!!! He's alive!!!!!

[@justwhy7449]

I just watched that Breen of an experience

[@FFAxGodlike]

Rick: 'I got a buddy who's an expert on pawn shops, let me get him down here, check this out, and hopefully we can work something out.'

[@floridabigbear]

to be fair alot of stuff brought in is cool history stuff

[@adhesive400]

..it is history, you learn about artifacts and items that tell stories about history.

[@Cheesedeliveryvehicle]

This ain't mcdonalds, and its not burger king, we're gonna have it our way. that should be in a plaque at every business.

[@sk8forfeedboo]

cool

[@funnywhiteroots]

This aint McDonald's, and this aint Burger King, cause were gonna have it OUR way. Genius.

[@spikes7846]

Comes in with the original bible rick "best i can do is 20 bucks"

[@KyleThePug]

@goodvibesallround That's Sean Rich for ya.

[@uaman11]

ikr seriously man haha

[@Judex777]

"It's not McDonalds and it's not Burger King..." Yes. Chum Lee knows of those places well.

[@thehuhu]

Seller : I've got this 28 carat diamond ring I got from my grandmother. Rick : I'll give you like, $50 bucks for it.

[@ihatebobsaget1989]

@btmtmtprip was it off tv?

[@MrHandro13]

Where would you take it?

[@superanimallover11]

@loganandnickinc oh my gosh that is so funny good one

[@BackEddy29]

Pizza Delivery Guy: That will be $22.50 please. Rick Harrison: I'll go two bucks. Pizza Guy: ??? No. Sir. The bill is $22.50. Rick Harrison: OK, I'l go to 4 bucks and thats it. Pizza Guy: ???? Rick Harrison: Look. I have to open the box, take a piece out, get a napkin. Its a lot of work. Pizza Guy: But... Rick Harrison: Look, I don't even know if the toppings are genuine. How do I know that pepperoni is real? Pizza Guy: ??? Rick Harrison: Ok, let me call a couple of experts. Corey!!! Chumlee!!

[@toddnolastname4485]

An honest pawn shop? Isn't that a contradiction in terms? "I'll give you $200 for that thing that is worth $500, but I hope to sell for $750."

[@martinmcniece6170]

Chumlee was on the money in this clip!

[@mukundcricket7683]

Chum

[@spartacus778]

...and Chumlee knows a thing or two about fast food. In fact, he'd be my expert on the subject if I needed one.

[@91chevyc1500]

@ILiveToRemember Pawning is when you give the item to the pawn shop and they give you money in exchange. You have a certain amount of time to pay that money back before they try to sell it.

[@wyattbrugger5533]

0:20 isn’t that the drunk guy in Neil Breen’s Fateful Findings?

[@RelaxNplay64]

I wish they would show more guitars or other instruments on this show and a few less guns then I would watch it even more than I do now

[@Tacojimmy95]

not only that, but I seriously learn a lot of things from watching it. sure it's random stuff, but who wants to hear about WWII every single day, or the Declaration of Independence. It get's boring. I mean, I'd say most of their T.V. shows aren't very historically relevant, but Pawn Stars actually does have a lot of historic references, which is cool.

[@Yyy0111]

South Park should do a parody on this show. Cartman should be Rick, Butters can be chumlee and Stans Grandpa can be the old man

[@TheIcefreeze]

I didn't know Jabba The Hut was on Pawn Stars!

[@datboiderrty]

Can i get change for a 5? Best I can do is 79 cents that's my best offer

[@hhscadets0925]

Overused joke is overused.

[@statesecretmusic]

this aint mcdonalds or burger king were gona have it our way

[@AmbidextrousBanana]

The guy with electric guitar looked and sounded like Shaytard