History's Pawn Star$, some thoughts

firsttimeJul 20th, 2009 - 09:34:11

I think this show is great. I love the negations. It's a great show and I've never said that before.

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ChugJul 20th, 2009 - 13:35:10

I found this program last night while working at my desk with the History Channel on in the background.
I liked it!
It seemed to have a good edit, and was very quirky and entertaining.
The back stories are interesting.
The Grandson/Grandpa insults were pretty stupid and this I could live without.
I will not set an alarm, but it is harmless fun for white noise in the background while cleaning the house, cooking, or working on the computer.
Will I sit down and give it my undivided attention, NO WAY!
But I think that it is excellent 'filler'.
Chug

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PAwnJul 20th, 2009 - 22:36:55

Hey I know this probably wont be postd because I disagree with the guy that wrote this review. I think for the first episode you need to establish some sort of character with the guys running the shop... I think that if you dont establish the characters early it would quickly turn into just another antique road show... and we dont need another one of those. I think that It was really well done it looked fantastic and I will certainly be setting my DVR because this show is pretty refreshing amidst the crap thats on TV this summer!

Way to go history for thinking outside the box and seeing that a pawn shop could be an interesting topic on your channel!

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RodinJul 24th, 2009 - 03:36:56

I agree about the Big Hoss/Old Man conflict. I just watched two episodes and found that aspect cringe inducing. The situations seem so painfully contrived. The Old Man can't see! The Old Man has to come to work wearing Ed Hardy jeans! Don't even get me started on Chumley. I guess he's just on the payroll so the rest of the Pawn Stars crew can have someone to call idiot and make themselves feel smart. Luckily, Rick finds almost anything funny. Drinking game enthusiasts can create a new one by watching Pawn Star$ and downing a shot each time he does that creepy laugh.

Learning about the history of the items being pawned/sold/bought could be interesting. The cannon was cool. The Civil War sword was cool. That they were issued without an edge was fun to learn. But that one quality could not redeem the show from how unlikeable the pawn shop family and the customers are. Haggling is never pretty to see, especially when it's done in numbers that seem obscene in this down economy that the Old Man thought would limit their profit to $2200 on the Rolex GMT rather than the $2800-$3000 Big Hoss bet he could get. Ed Hardy jeans! Ha-ha-ha! Did you see that doddering old man in hip-hop phresh jeans! Barf.

'I paid $20,000 for it, but I want to sell for $30,000.'
'My friend says it's worth $40,000.'
'I'll take $40,000.'
'Hold yer horses there, Slim Jim. I have to make a profit. I'll give you $30,000.'

Next time I have nothing to do and Pawn Star$ is on, no thanks, there's just nothing I can do with it.

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rambo66Jul 24th, 2009 - 10:33:14

what if I seen something that im interest in at your shop that i'd like to buy? where is your website????



Rambo, West Virginia

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pawnboyJul 27th, 2009 - 01:34:27

I actually work in a pawn shop. Our pawn shop doesn't have cool historical memorabilia. All we get are crappy old TVs, playstations, and ugly jewelry we sell for scrap gold.

We also have black collared shirts as our uniform- and we also start every transaction with 'Are you trying to pawn it or sell it?'

and

'How much are you trying to get?'

So it's pretty realistic. I'd like to see some more regular transactions that aren't historical items- but then I guess it wouldn't be on the History channel. It's certainly a high-end pawn shop- because our shop has a locking door and we all carry handguns.

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fishjonJul 27th, 2009 - 05:47:47

it is staged and some of the stories fake and bad acting. I like it.

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Eddie MexwellJul 27th, 2009 - 12:45:18

3 generations of low-lifes under one roof.

I like the pained expression the middle one uses each time someone tells them the price they want. 'A penny.' 'Oh, ummmm....geeee....I dunno....how about a half-cent?'

Like the old man's wig. Earl 'Fatha' Hines must have pawned it there.

And Fatboy III - Walking lard sack with his Asian retardo yard dog, Chumlee.

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SteveJul 27th, 2009 - 17:20:08

Of course it's all staged, what reality show isn't these day's? It was entertaining the first week, but the newness has worn off a bit. The middle son really knows his stuff, but I feel embarrassed for the old man and that fat kids (Jaba the hut)sidekick chumly, I actually think he is a bit handicapped, and whats the sport in making fun of a mentally disabled young man every week?? Is this a reflection of society as a whole these days? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. I wouldn't count on this show having much staying power, but as I said, todays society will surly embrace it...for a while, anyways.

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HankerdownJul 28th, 2009 - 17:58:21

I am a Pawn Shop owner myself and I found the show to be pretty good minus the staged BS. I have a good friend who passed on a similar type reality show using his stores in LV. I myself would be scared to do a reality show because of confidentiality issues, but I have enough material for at least 6 seasons. I have a lower to mid range customer range so I see a little bit of everything, but I also have doctor's & lawyer's who would not care for cameras when it is time for them to borrow a little cash. Most of the higher end professionals meet you off location to handle business, but either way, it is just too risky. I would be glad to hook the History Channel up with some of the guys that I deal with in North AL & GA. They run 24hr shops and you will not find a stranger clientele than some guy pawning his toaster at 3am.

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