The Proof Pawn Stars Is Fake Was Always There

[@Looper]

Did you believe this show was real or fake?

[@nicepaulrobinson12]

The show is fake

[@plainwhitepaper3898]

If the items and their value are real, The characters are alright. I like the show, Meh, makes no difference really. Its not like rigged sports.

[@jonnym4670]

the negotiations are real i have talked to someone on the show the producers call up people on Craigslist to see if they want to come in and sell the stuff the producers will suggest what to say but the negotiations are real you should talk to someone on the show before making a story about it

[@Daniel-es2qy]

It's scripted, to some degree or another, just like lots of other so-called 'reality' TV shows.

[@mcfcguvnors]

Course its not , if you are so smart to have collections youd KNOW 1 their value 2 pawn shops rip you off why would you sell an Original sealed mario Brothers game thats worth a millio dollars for a few grand ? the customers would all get mugged soon as they walked out too - cos if they were that dim to go in & sell , id say there were cars outside like taxis at a train station ready to take the lot

[@bigstackD]

There is nothing real about reality TV 🙄

[@jeffreyjohnson7359]

Remember: if it's called a reality show, it's fake.

[@GodFearingHuman]

Honestly sad how many people think these “reality” shows are real. Public schooling has failed our society.

[@StanimirBorov]

@@GodFearingHuman whats sadder is that they find this "show" interesting lmao.. guess they never played WoW and tried an auction house themselves

[@Ipeck1977]

I was an extra on the show. They have a set behind the store.

[@Ipeck1977]

Negotiations are real. The fluff in between negotiations are fake.

[@michaelcolon6431]

Stop capping....lmao😂😂😂

[@GodFearingHuman]

I was a producer for the show, and I don’t remember you peck.

[@WhoAREyou-22iv]

I was the camera I don't remeber you being there.

[@Ipeck1977]

@ I didn’t get paid to be an extra. I was in the store and someone came up to me and said they were shooting in a hour and asked if I wanted to be an extra (in the background) and pretend like I was shopping. Pretty cool experience. We were there for an hour. The negotiations were real. Rick did the negotiations and Chum Lee was in the background. Pretty cool experience

[@Mr_Oggie]

The biggest thing with the show is that it gives people an unrealistic expectation of going to a pawn shop. On the show, if somebody comes in with something that is worth $2000 the pawn shop will probably end up giving them upwards of $1500-1800 for the item - which to the viewer seems relatively fair that they are getting close to what the item is worth and don't have to go through the hassle of selling it and can get their money right now instead of maybe a week, month or longer if they went and sold it online or placed a classified ad. But the reality is: if your item is worth $2000 they will probably only end up giving you $200-300 for it. Thats not the pawn shop trying to cheat the sellers or rip them off: their job is to basically flip stuff as fast as possible and if they pay $200 for something worth $2000 they'll probably put a $500 price tag on it so somebody will come in, see it at $1500 cheaper than its full retail price and be willing to buy it ASAP because if they leave and come back the next day it might be gone.

[@Aragorn7884]

Well, no 💩

[@12thMandalorian]

One thing that always has bugged me is that no one has an "expert" on literally everything. I get that Rick may be well connected but honestly you do not have an expert on French wigs from 1754.

[@65FASTBACKMAN-dx9ge]

I mean... did anyone actually ever think that this show was real? The first thing that stood out to me was a "seller" bringing something in that they wanted say $1k for, to then have the crew call in "their buddy who is an expert" about whatever the item is. Which is immediately a conflict of interest for the "seller" considering it's the "buddy" of the staff member, but let's continue on and have the "buddy expert" show up. They say the item is actually only worth $100, of which the crew offers the "seller" $20 for the item. And then the "seller" actually goes along with it for some reason when they went into the shop wanting $1k for the item. I won't watch the show, because it's so incredibly scripted and fake that it's ridiculous to think anyone would actually ever think that it's real. There are times that it's been on the tv at work and an item will supposedly be worth "$10k" of which they will offer the "seller" $1,500 for it and the seller will take it. Because they claim it'll be a difficult sell or they might only get $7,500 for it. Which is absurd, and if the "seller" actually had any common sense at all, they'd sell the item on their own instead and make way more money.

[@kentucky_ken]

Same feeling about that reality show of a toy collector guy who scavenge alot of vintage toys that he must sell before an episode ends.

[@outlet6989]

I must say that 'Storage Wars' is the best-of-the-best fake reality show out there." Please make a video about that one.

[@AlexCole272]

It was a cool era 😅

[@doggerproductions]

No......Lizard lick towing was the worst 😂

[@outlet6989]

@@doggerproductions You are so right. I missed that one.

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

Well of course it's fake. Real pawn shops pretty much deal exclusively in videogame consoles and cheap jewelry. Even then, they pay literally cents on the dollar for said items. I still remember they only offered me a dollar for a PS3 controller, back when PS3 was still the hot console. Total ripoff shops are what they are.

[@Lp0tr33]

I went there a long time ago. It felt 100% tourist attraction, didn't look the same, and didn't even think you can buy any of the pawned items. The staff there just said no picture and keep moving until you get to the gift shop. There were no katana blades or arcade machines either. Seemed like a lot less stuff.

[@Marshyreevesy]

Who really cares if it was fake or not you all watched it

[@RealBadGaming52]

We didnt know it was fake

[@markandrewpaul4233]

Yeah I'm sure pawners won't want to be seen on international TV pawning they family jewelry😂😂😂

[@TypicalAmericanCitizen]

It is confirmed that it's a set there was a dude who went on the show like 5 years ago and filmed the process on a watch camera, it's a set with fake doors and fake merchandise

[@MicoRich]

If you’re watching television, it’s not real life. I can’t believe I have to say this to a group of adults in 2024.

[@RealBadGaming52]

Loaded statement bud, so the news is fake too and dovumentarys

[@ibgarrett]

I wandered through the store one time and they had a signed print of some limited artwork that I’m quite familiar with… their price was substantially below what the street price would normally be. When I chatted with the publisher of the artwork they said they knew some knock offs were out there… so odds are what was on sale in the actual store was a knock off…

[@craigholmes8594]

So what if it’s fake I think it’s very interesting. I like to see the stories behind historical items.

[@craigholmes8594]

@@rareblues78daddy Well I think you're Real. A Real Asshole.

[@craigholmes8594]

@@rareblues78daddy huh? I praised the show. Are you some sort of idiot?

[@67LOCsiNYC]

I friend of mine went to Vegas and he said it's a tourist trap now,the guys aren't there unless their taping also he was told they record on a set now

[@12thMandalorian]

It was in an online report that the cast of Pawn Stars don't work at the shop. The Gold & Silver Pawn is managed by someone else and filming interrupts business because they have to close down to bring in the cast and pre-screened customers.

[@raidernation9920]

I’m so confused. People thought this was real? It’s television

[@Grazzt]

Bottom line : it's a show. Who would have guessed ? 😅

[@Daniel-es2qy]

05:29 Bob Dylan & Chumlee. I don't know how the hell that happened, but it's beautiful.

[@latigorapper]

Seriously, don't take it seriously. It's obviously NOT going to be 100% true because this is a SHOW... and I repeat "it's a SHOW!". It's primarily for entertainment. Go watch Documentaries instead if you want to watch something that's the closest to being true.

[@vaibhavsane2]

I am so amazed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . That you even thought that it was not scripted.

[@joeshepheard2823]

I worked at a pawn shop for 20 years ... I can truly say the entire show is totally 100% fake ... that's reality TV for you

[@stevemount]

The shop being filmed on a set is not speculation. It's fact. There's videos of it on KZbin where you see someone filming the experience on a hidden camera on his wrist watch and you can see the studio lights on the ceiling. The set is beside the real shop. Do your homework before posting false info

[@blattman13]

They have a duplicate shop secretly in the same business. I was in it and met Rick there

[@fckinasshoe17]

I mean ive been to a pawn shop n they never pay more than $2 for anything. Worse than the diamond district

[@erinmalone2669]

I went there when I was in Vegas a few years ago. It’s way smaller than it looks on the show

[@foskco87]

I mean it's definitely partially scripted, particularly a lot of the inbetween segments and the way the sellers seemingly wander in casually off the street, but I would be willing to bet that the actual items and bargaining is more or less real. I mean they literally do run a pawn shop, but their ability to deal in such expensive items and large amounts of cash is likely due to the backing of the TV production and their huge personal earnings. The shop itself may have gotten to the point where it's more of a tourist destination now but it didn't just start like that from day one. It's not like they were world famous when they filmed season one, and when you compare the later seasons it's still basically the same show, just with more scripted segments taking place outside the shop. I think people are missing the point of the show. I couldn't really care less about the personalities and the drama... the show is interesting because it focuses on historical and culturally significant items, and provides some interesting facts and the evaluation from an expert. It's essentially just Antiques Roadshow except they cherry pick more universally interesting items to be on the show.

[@thedave1602]

It's kinda not a surprise. The intention could've been to film everything there and possibly was, but overtime, you know you're going to have people who just want to be on TV, disrupting the operation of the store. Add to that, you know the show would naturally do metrics about what makes the show more interesting, and try to capitalize on those aspects of the show, which could be difficult to record when someone who just wants to be on TV starts making a scene.

[@nichtsowichtig1630]

In Germany we have so fakes too ..PEOPLE says : its real..but its fake..the show name in german is : bares für rares in english is it Cash or trash...funny is : They did ask Horst lichter : Is it a show with fake items or is it real ?..Horst lichter : in this show is all REAL trust me its 100 % real..no fake....and later the tv ZDF did say : most in this show is fake.....haha

[@Proudathiest1]

It was interesting to watch for a season or two then it got very old very fast

[@zainiboy13]

Can’t stand the Homer Simpson looking owner

[@weedthenorthdragon9366]

@zainiboy13 Yet you support an orange makeup wearing obese old senile angry man who cries everyday about how he lost the 2020 election. Oh wait. He still denies the election because he is a victimhood baby who denies reality. Just like you big baby.

[@suedenim]

I knew it was clickbait but clicked anyway.... They have talked about a lot of this stuff on the show itself, like how there's so much more straight sale transactions than actual pawning.

[@brb__bathroom]

waaaat, are you next gonna tell me pimp my ride is fake too? haha,

[@prole2554]

How do they sell anything if no one is allowed in?

[@kierenmoore3236]

7:22 … there’s no wall full of assault rifles, in my local Cash Converters … … 🙃

[@johntatman8182]

I can't believe how these guys can get 75% of the value of the item the people are trying to pawn and sell granted they should make money but only 25% after all it's not their item

[@Gor85]

Shame it's fake. It's they prepare people for the camera,sometimes producers interfere.Scripters help. They make show engaging,interesting.Negotiations. But it's shame it's fake. I love it though. It's great.Product placements are not needed too

[@Lp0tr33]

I remember that SEX can Pepsi episode. Never felt that it was out of place as a product placement. That is like the coke machines at American Restoration, those are just really collectible and no necessarily product placement.

[@profoundwanderer1441]

Pawn shops being a "service to the community".. Me walking in one when I was like 17, to sell a perfectly fine Xbox controller: "I'll give you 6 bucks.." 😅 knowing damn well i'm desperate to throw down on some bud.

[@tadstar6194]

yeah the service is more like making money off people's financial desperation.

[@jacknakash2677]

Whatever one "feels" about the Pawn & Storage auction reality shows has totally ruined my going to the local flea markets to find unknown militaria at a good to reasonable price. All l see are totes full of storage auction junk after the buyers/owners look up items online and sell the item(s) online or in an auction venue Thanx Pawn Stars, Hardcore Pawn & all the Storage Wars shows for nothing

[@guybassett12]

Anyone and I mean anyone that would go to pawn stars in Vegas just sell something or to buy something has definite problems in their thinking these people are con artist, pure, and simple going to Vegas To visit these con artist is complete insanity

[@leeabend8079]

One of my favorite programs regardless of how it's produced.

[@glrasshopper]

I know much of it is staged, but I still find the historical details fascinating.

[@TheArchersTungsten]

In 2024 people still have to be told how tv is made? Like it’s a big secret.

[@advancedmonkey7702]

This shat is as real as WWE. 🤷‍♂

[@TheXerosyn]

People ever really thought a reality show was real???? They have never been Real

[@SaKOTR]

Honestly there's only lines during peak months or cast members spotted. Go off season...walk right in.

[@jmont1031]

My understanding is that a set is used to shoot the show.

[@larryhattier512]

To me it’s fake because first why would you bring anything, especially that is perceived significant value to a lowballing pawn shop? Two, if you had something that is old or antique wouldn’t you do much research to maximize your potential sale price? And finally the items, old guns, swords, guitars, artifacts.. there are specialized dealers who buy that all day long and will pay a premium in many cases. To me it’s scripted and fake.. but I’ll still watch it and that’s only my opinion.

[@brandonreal916]

why dose this video sound like the script was made from chatgpt?

[@SpEdMice]

“…No one pawns their possessions to buy books…”. You haven’t been to college lately, have you?😅

[@IAmSweetPea]

Can we all just agree that any SHOW on TV is fake?

[@MichaelCampin]

It was obviously fake as when you see well known paintings such as The Scream being offered for sale you know its fake

[@huwgrossmith9555]

I know a guy... More like the producers know a guy

[@okidokicreations1075]

But the products, the items sold are real?? Also the pryce for the items are real??

[@TommyTwoGuns24]

I had a friend who’s cousin worked at the pawn shop down the road. It’s fake

[@guybassett12]

All these different shows pawn, stars, storage wars, and all the other ones are all fake. They’re just there to make money that’s all it’s about watching this stuff is like watching shit run down the toilet.

[@spede1]

Oh shoot, and here I thought this show was entirely real. /eyeroll.

[@girardedward]

Duh!!! Only watched 2 episodes and never gave it thought until now.

[@MarioLamRedRebel]

I know from the first season that its as fake as f*** and stop watching. People are so short minded about tv and the internet.

[@pamelamays4186]

RIP Old Man.

[@johntatman8182]

Packers is a better show then the pawn Crooks

[@tommygunmang2261]

I was a seller on the show and got scammed

[@doggerproductions]

This is a insult to the pez community

[@vmno6300]

It’s so obvious lol. But I still watch it.

[@Magicchessgg]

People will do anything and everything just to make MONEY. Dumb species.

[@sincerelyayoungblackking1916]

What's Sad His Dad And Son Passed Away Which I Feel Bad For The Guy

[@jeremiahdelatorre3304]

I watch the show for Rebecca 😬

[@jackpwade]

Sure it is, but turn on the news and watch politics if you really want some fake nonsense

[@markfranklin1306]

I didn’t see one point you made to call this fake it’s a reality show get over it

[@hanve]

❤❤❤

[@jameseldridge4185]

Fake? Or totally scripted?

[@marthanewhouse7750]

Its real... Just hidden camera and thats what happens

[@dbeardsley0]

The place looks like a dump in all honesty and it isn't very big

[@jonnym4670]

the negotiations are real i have talked to someone on the show the producers call up people on Craigslist to see if they want to come in and sell the stuff the producers will suggest what to say but the negotiations are real you should talk to someone on the show before making a story about it

[@davonjohnson5528]

It’s a tv show. When you reach that commercial level you get paid to keep that type of content driving. I’ve seen KZbinrs who had original content to that I just got a deal it’s a skit content.

[@rcuadro]

You mean reality tv is not reality reality 😢

[@MichaelCampin]

As it's a reality show like Big Brother etc etc etc it is fake

[@mfirstchoice]

It’s tv no big deal it’s entertainment

[@عبداللهالصامت-ز1س]

It s true fake fake fake

[@mothersuperior2014]

lol fake as f

[@StanimirBorov]

tbh who cares lmao its one of hte most boring shows ever probably minecraft more interesting

[@CakeMonster82]

I’ve been there it wasn’t a line I just walked in it’s very small inside and the stores restaurant and other related places in the parking lot (Rick’s BBQ spot) is pretty good cast members usually over there hanging out

[@CradaOC]

Tell me something I don’t know