The Strangest Pawn Shop I've Ever Seen

While video game hunting in Memphis, Tennessee I stumbled upon the strangest pawn shop I've ever been in. Were you as confused as I was?
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[@AliTahan25]

Your channel is literally an addiction, I can’t stop watching

[@petulantwolf6393]

ya dood. You can make some bucks following his pointers also! js =)

[@Garrettlynch33]

Same, he deserves more subs.

[@AliTahan25]

@@Garrettlynch33 eh that’s debatable because it’s literally like encouraging a scalper, but I guess everyone has a different point of view on what is acceptable and what isn’t.

[@SwagLikeChrist]

@@AliTahan25 scalper??? 🤣

[@The-Ginjaninja]

so true

[@indatubesurfer]

The big red pawn machine is actually a simulate car for car stereo. So you can test and hear what the speakers/sound system can sound like in your car. They use to have them in Best Buy.

[@danielrobles8712]

Definitely learning a lot from you. I have traded 2 nintendo switch lites so far and I have doubled up on profit and one I tripled up. I even got a brand new sealed time splitter for gamecube. Thanks for all the great tips

[@_keiko_7]

Started watching 3 weeks ago, this is all I watch when I have free time! Great stuff

[@GibbsBro]

Seeing that Freekstyle GameCube game brought back so many memories! totally forgot about that one. I put tons of hours into that game on the PS2.

[@lompocbraves8036]

Big daddy’s 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 pawn shop I’m dead 😵!!!!!!

[@liamholtzman7380]

Love the hustle Caleb, I found a Miles Davis cd set at a garage sale today and should be able to get $160 for it!

[@msflips6326]

i live 5 minutes outside of memphis. ive never really had good sourcing trips there. hope you do way better in part 2!

[@F1Fast]

I went to 3 pawn shops here in antelope valley CA the pawn shops don’t even have 3% of what your shops have dry af here

[@ZefTillDeath8878]

I love how the big pawn shop comes off as it's bragging in it's advertising yet no one is shopping there.

[@SneakerFetish420]

Same shit I was thinking that’s a lot of confidence for a empty store

[@srbeast1725]

The owner probably won the lottery and decided he wanted to use it to build a store and try to make a profit

[@RetroHabit82]

Nobody goes there to shop anymore. I haven't stepped foot in there in years.

[@gregkareem9824]

​​@@SneakerFetish420stop cursing its a sin dude ......

[@MSUHitman]

First time I’ve seen a Google Stadia in a pawn shop.

[@FlippingNostalgia]

6 hour drive + gas station pizza = a 1 and a half hour bathroom stop.

[@PhoenixResale]

Haha I think you missed when I talked about the traffic jam

[@DitchDr101]

When you walk into a place called “Big Daddy’s Pawn” and palm trees are in the parking lot, you know there’s gonna be some interesting “Sheeeeeet” in there lol

[@sanesaint90]

Thanks for the consistent uploads. I started my own collection after watching you. You're an inspiration man. I've got some rare games if you ever want a hook up lol

[@captainamerica1274]

The last pawn shop looked like a giant flea market minus the people that was wild

[@jesusjammmer]

Love your channel. When I am sick I just trun your channel on and it helps me get better. You make me laugh and smile at the same time. Like how you make your audience feel like part of the video. You are #4 favorite KZbinr. Thanks! Keep making videos; I'll watch.

[@pharrispatton]

King Kong Caleb!

[@sethtanner1]

The at bats analogy is the difference between a full timer and a part timer.

[@kaboom987]

10:20 "A new 3ds XL" Thing looks like it survived Hiroshima 😂

[@ArcadeDude44]

A couple of years ago, after I moved here, I went to that pawn shop, expecting great things. Sadly, as you discovered, it was mostly junk. :( I work in Memphis, live nearby across the border in MS. I need to get to more pawn shops, I never thought there was much (video games/electronics) in them, but it seems that some do indeed have great deals!

[@gamerforever5105]

BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEOS NOT ONLY I ENJOY THEM BUT ALSO I AM PROBABLY STAR DO WHAT YOU DOING ON BUYING GAMES ON WALMART AND PLACES THAT HAVE GAMES FOR CHEAP THAT ARE GOOD TO SELL ,REALLY LOVE IT GG BUD THANKS YOU

[@platinumshard8688]

Cool video, that last store, The Big Daddy Thrift, looked really sketchy, but also cool. My guess would be they were still kinda setting up shop, and when you got there it had not been fully stocked yet. Keep up the cool content dude!

[@MrHereticC]

Naw, that's just Memphis. They been there forever.

[@platinumshard8688]

@@MrHereticC Weird, it looked rather unfinished to me, with the flooring and empty spaces, but it could very much have just been that it is an unpopular store, and like you said it has been there for a long time.

[@stressfreepaperchase3215]

16:14 you def need that for the collection.

[@memphisprodig3818]

I love that u came to Memphis

[@jasonjones649]

I live here in Memphis and welcome to the baron wasteland lol. I had to laugh when I saw you at Big Daddy's Pawn. That used to be a Target until the area got so bad and everything started leaving the area. The funny thing is it is one of the biggest pawn shops you will ever see and the slowest at the same time

[@RetroHabit82]

True! I've found more games at the Goodwill on Winchester than I have ever found at Big Shady Pawn.

[@jasonjones649]

@@RetroHabit82 I know. People really underestimate Goodwill around here

[@MSUHitman]

One reason the XBox version of BttF isn’t as expensive as PS4, besides user base, is that BttF was a Games for Gold title for all XBox Gold members a month or so before it was delisted digitally.

[@Cfreezy12]

This job looks fun as hell

[@The-Ginjaninja]

Another Great Video! sorry I was a bit Late Today

[@andysisk8429]

New reseller in Memphis here, made a plan to take a personal day Monday to spend the day sourcing. Then opened up KZbin and say today’s title. Hopefully It won’t be a total bust.

[@PhoenixResale]

This was filmed like a month ago haha

[@andysisk8429]

@@PhoenixResale I saw that. Big Daddy’s pawn used to be full of stuff a couple years ago but I think they kept getting caught selling hot merchandise.

[@andysisk8429]

@@PhoenixResale also wasn’t meant as a complaint or dig. Love your channel and have learned a ton from it. Was just super funny and random to see you coming here. Keep up the content.

[@chasingtails7416]

14:49 - The middle part of this great nation is so wild still. "Check your gun in at the front or leave it in your car." What happened in that store for there to be the need for that sign?!!?

[@Quarterbash]

Locally, Cash America has been great for me for DVD scores.

[@clint125]

Good call on the vitamin water 😉 it’s all about balance

[@TheFlippingAccountant]

12:58 that is all gold right there. Reselling is definitely a numbers game and the more places you shop at, the more opportunities you have, and the more profit you find. Thanks for sharing Caleb!

[@JordanAdlerJMan]

you say folks like A LOT! haha I like that, not that many people say folks now days

[@PhoenixResale]

Haha kind of a nod to my Midwestern heritage I guess

[@JordanAdlerJMan]

@@PhoenixResale haha cool man I bet the KZbin folks love it! lmafo

[@baxtos1498]

So it snowed on april 21st on prince’s 5th year death anniversary ? I guess sometimes I really snows in April ...

[@taylort8182]

I’ve been watching every video in reverse order since I’ve found you 😂

[@jacobnewton2001]

1:34 if you came for the gas prices……

[@kannalols1513]

i barely started watching your videos a few months ago but id just like to thank you. thank you for helping me get through school and stuff like that :D (youre like my favorite nerd ever (this is a compliment) )

[@PhoenixResale]

Haha thanks Kanna!

[@ArcadeFrenzy]

Wish I had known you were coming to my hometown! I was heading to that same place you got the 3ds xl tomorrow so glad to know now not to waste the trip😭😂

[@retrogamingkings4136]

In my opinion these are your best videos!!!! Awesome job!!!!!!😀🕹

[@PhoenixResale]

Thanks RGK!

[@shmapple29]

9:03 such a good game

[@CraigUchiha]

Caleb I wish you would comment more on videos!!! I love your content I seriously do, and I do the same thing, but in MMO games then sell the currency for cash!

[@SneakerFetish420]

Damn didn’t know the DS was flipping like that I have several of them the Zelda 3ds the new 3ds Zelda Pokémon 2ds xl green Zelda 2ds and emerald colored og 3ds

[@jtunney_]

My man just drove over 7hrs to go game hunt and I felt bad about driving 2 1/2 hours....

[@moxheeuk2671]

Dude big daddy's pawn 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LordsOfSkulls]

7:15 they do have some rare stuff, but ya, looked like they knew what they had. 10:30 $99 nice, good find. also you can put in, "Much Loved" ;P

[@mudd4054]

Must....watch.....video

[@wyomingsk8355]

I love your videos I've started collecting a little bit ago I'm trying to get all the Nintendo systems and all Mario and legend of Zelda games and then going to move on to handhelds for Nintendo your videos are awesome man I watch them all the time

[@davewest3137]

That really was weird especially the car parts section I was like what the hell 😂 great stops Caleb 😁

[@lilrano]

Those are some of my favorite spots. Big Daddy Pawn was a Target store back in the day. I hoped you enjoyed.

[@chrishiggins5936]

Nice video bro as always. Intro music is on point.

[@xmaa9x]

200$ for such a beat up DS??? insane...

[@samtheelf7]

Looks like a store trying everything to stay relevant and open but nothing is working. I see a lot of pawn shops in my area in the same shape or worse. Went into one that had this huge floor space and just one shelf off to the side with some DVDs. Nothing else in it. I had looked it up and it had pre covid-19 pictures where it was stacked with old games and tvs only reason I went.

[@rjswrld6941]

Hey if yu ever wanna come threw tx I live in the east tx area an I have 3 all within an hour driving distance I think you would really like them pretty big stores too.

[@Term271]

Usually I don’t like resellers but ngl you’re like one of my favorite retro gaming youtubers

[@PhoenixResale]

Hey that’s a great compliment! Honestly I get pretty insecure around hardcore gamers/collectors for that reason haha

[@franciscotorres7638]

Man I just got hella lucky. Went to GameStop and some guy sold them pokemon black 2. So I bought it right away for $50.. Came in the original box and has all the manuals..

[@west-texas9806]

Phoenix resale even though I barely found your channel maybe 2 weeks ago you have become one of my favorite KZbinrs. Also quick question how did you overcome eBay's selling limit. I noticed that new sellers are only allowed to sell anywhere from five to 10 items until they're selling limit gets increase

[@platinumshard8688]

I will assume it increases over time based on how popular someones store is, and their star rating. Other than that I have no idea.

[@PhoenixResale]

You can request limit increases periodically, not sure how often.

[@anthonyxavier6300]

That's like the biggest and weirdest pawn shop I have ever seen. Seems like the bought a bankrupt store without remodeling and are trying to get their inventory from different sources.

[@skellylmaoo]

I click for monke, i stay for good content

[@PhoenixResale]

Lol I’ll take it!

[@TheJonDeezie]

love that kentucky weather lol

[@joebnco6617]

Saw a deal on Facebook market place I don't have funds to jump on it but thought I'd tell you see if you wanted to jump on it. 3ds xl red, 2ds xl black with blue trim Mario kart 7 built in and 4 games 2 Pokémon games sun and moon and harvest moon and zelda ocarina of time all that for 350.00 and all games were complete

[@Cfreezy12]

Even though you’re a reseller you make a decent amount from KZbin it seems a month as well

[@celldweller1982]

its funny, i grew up in memphis, the big daddy pawn, used to be a target about 10+ years ago

[@MSUHitman]

Are the Rock Band 3 keyboards for PS360 not worth anything anymore? There was one in the bin at the first GameXChange.

[@stevemarshall7943]

You are the King 👑 at what you do I am learning so much

[@Zoey-uf1nl]

You have gotta be one of the best KZbinr in the world in my opinion

[@PhoenixResale]

Haha thanks Zoey!

[@duvalcricket63]

The last place kinda looked like a target

[@RetroHabit82]

It was about 15 years ago

[@Theknowitswagman]

I’m still trying to figure out how you got in your car without knocking all that snow off the door getting inside 😂 love the videos keep it up !

[@dustyhughes1049]

daddy big pawn shop looks like use be a big shopko

[@bENOFFICIALMASSIVE]

I'm in Australia and hopefully will be moving to America next year but dang u have better n more games. Like for example DS and Ps2 you never see them any more and not even at stores.

[@andywicks9080]

Big daddy for the win

[@logustrate]

never been so quick to a vid, haha. nice.

[@jmdilley02]

I am curious how much was the dokapon kingdom and ncaa football 14 at the 1st stop? The reason I ask is because when I paused the video at 2:54 I couldn't read the price for dokapon kingdom but it looked like the ncaa football 14 was only $34.99 which if that was the price is pretty good considering it can go for somewhere between $60 and $110 on eBay! So if it was $134.99 I understand why you didn't buy it! Also why I am curious about dokapon kingdom is because I have seen sold listings for copies of dokapon kingdom for the wii disk only go for $100 or more on eBay!

[@StrawberryRaine]

The New 3DS pickup reminded me of when I got mine! For my 16 birthday a couple years ago, I went to a random cash America looking specifically for a 3ds because I'd never own one before, and it turned out that the one I went to is where my step-mom worked at as manager! She was able to give me a massive discount, and I walked away with a black New 3DS XL for $20 and purple GBC for $10!

[@nintenjoost]

Lets go🔥 nice vid Caleb 💪

[@bingevintage8124]

I miss these older type of videos tbh

[@blueinferno2952]

Love ur vids

[@hyaatyyy4237]

awesome vid

[@AnJohnThanhNguyen]

I got Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers from Burlington Stores

[@juanperdomo9991]

Yooooooo I wish I'd have known you where coming to Memphis I could have given you some recommendations and maybe showed you some of my collection

[@jasonjones649]

Yeah, I'm from Memphis as well and he definitely needs someone local to show him the honey spots

[@juanperdomo9991]

@@jasonjones649 yea going to daddy's pawn was legit a waste of time for him disc connection is definitely good for content but didn't think he'd get to many deals

[@jasonjones649]

@@juanperdomo9991 very true about disc connection. Great people there though. I've been getting good things game xchange on Union and Dirt Cheap of all places lately

[@juanperdomo9991]

@@jasonjones649 o yea definitely have nothing bad to say about them hell they changed the plates on My Gameboy advanced, game exchange can be a hit or miss sometimes the staff is real cool but sometimes it seems like they don't care seems to be no in between

[@fortniteprogod8841]

I live in Memphis but never went to bug daddy pawn

[@RetroHabit82]

Nobody does

[@42calking53]

Big daddy's reminded me of a Tarantino film scene

[@Taitastic]

Great video

[@sammyevans5279]

My son has over 120 skylanders he wants to sell. Some are hard to find. He even had thr 4 Frito Lay mail away minis. We just don't have time to list them

[@ziarre5797]

Do you find yourself traveling because of lack of stock at your local stores? I've noticed in the past few video's your doing alot of driving.

[@PhoenixResale]

Haha yup, also for events/collabs/to see family

[@crimesforkibble6912]

Man that 3DS is beat up as hell up nobody in their right mind is going to pay what you're asking for that piece of junk acceptable is definitely not what I would call it

[@thedadvocate6724]

Coincidence, its April 21st 2022 and I'm watching this.

[@Nintendos]

Do you stay the night after a 6 hour drive or do you drive back home? Or are you doing multiple cities and stops during this trip? .

[@randomrandomness8743]

Great video! Do you feel more under pressure to buy when you're out of town?

[@bronx718nyc9]

Wow amazing

[@expensivecardboard]

Honestly. I have the upmost respect for pheonix resell.

[@collinculver3377]

That’s big ass pawns in hickory hill I been there I took a picture with the big gorilla

[@zentheplayer1411]

What’s the app or website ya use to scan the codes or covers that shows the price online

[@lachicadelrosa]

I believe amazon

[@daltontooley3302]

NOOOOO i used to have FREESTYLE !!

[@rmcb3]

Have fun in Memphis but wtf was that pawn shop

[@Spankmepink]

damn, snow in may

[@ChicagoRetroGamer]

You always find the best stuff!

[@Dople1989]

Woman with the Nintendo checking her nails was not friendly.

[@mr.h1059]

Size does matter !!!! ........:(

[@gamerforever5105]

HEY Phoenix Resale I HAVE GOD OF WAR ACENSION COLLECTOR EDITION FOR PS3 IN THE ORIGINAL BOX WHIT GAME STAINLESS STEAL CASE AND STATUE IN GOOD CONDITION LIKE NEW, AMD GOT COUPLE OF GAME LIKE POKEMON SHIELD ,THE LEGEND OF ZELDA BREATH OF THE WILD AND THE LEGEND OF ZELDA LINK's AWAKENING ALL IN NEW CONDITIONS , ALSO A TRANSLUCENT PS4 CONTROLER USED LIKE NEW ,DONT KNOW IF YOU LIKE THOSE ITEM BUT YEAH JUST WONDERING ,LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS I ENJOY THEM A LOT BECAUSE AM A GAMER SINCE I WAS 7 YEARS OLD BACK IN THE 80's SO YEAH KEEP THE GOOD WORK CANT WAIT FORT MORE CONTEND GG BRO.........