Pawn Stars: TOP 10 BEST PAWNS OF 2023!

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Magic the Gathering was created as a card game in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast, with the iconic Black Lotus card becoming extremely valuable and rare after being banned in competitive play. Various items, from vintage toys to historical artifacts, are evaluated and sold at a pawn shop, including a John Wilkes Booth wanted poster and a set of fossils, with experts determining authenticity and value before final sales.

Insights

  • The Black Lotus card from Magic the Gathering, once a competitive staple, is now extremely rare, no longer reprinted, and valued at around $70,000 despite an owner's asking price of $85,000 due to concerns about potential fakes in the market.
  • A Civil War model 1854 uniform jacket, donated for a theater production, is assessed by an expert to be worth $1,500 to $2,000 but is sold for $850 after negotiation, showcasing the importance of expert evaluation in determining an item's true value.

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00:00

Rare Black Lotus Card: Valuable Collectible Item

  • Magic the Gathering, a trading card game, originated from the idea of creating a board game but was developed into a card game by Wizards of the Coast in 1993.
  • The Black Lotus card, iconic and powerful, was initially a staple in decks until it was banned in competitive play.
  • The Black Lotus card is no longer reprinted and is on the no print list, making it extremely rare and valuable.
  • The owner of an Alpha Black Lotus card is looking to sell it for $85,000, with concerns about potential fakes in the market.
  • The card is authenticated by a grading expert who highlights specific features to identify the original Alpha print.
  • The expert suggests a market value of around $70,000 for the card, advising caution in the purchase.
  • Despite the owner's firm price of $85,000, the expert recommends a safer purchase price of $70,000 for potential resale.
  • A visit to a pawn shop in Chester reveals a piece of the Titanic's hull for sale at a staggering price of 1.2 million pounds.
  • A negotiation for Booker T's wrestling boots at the pawn shop ends with a sale price of $3,000 due to lack of authentication paperwork.
  • The boots are later authenticated by Booker T himself, confirming their authenticity and the successful purchase made by the pawn shop.

12:58

"Lock-up technique transitions to wrist lock"

  • Wrestling lesson: First step is to lock up, keeping the left arm stiff and placing it on the chest.
  • Adding both hands to the lock-up technique is demonstrated.
  • Transitioning from the lock-up to a wrist lock is taught.
  • The significance of a wrist lock in challenging situations is highlighted.
  • Historical importance of a John Wilkes Booth wanted poster after Lincoln's assassination is discussed.
  • The rarity and value of the poster, with only 30-40 in existence, are emphasized.
  • Details about John Wilkes Booth's assassination plan and escape are shared.
  • The expert appraisal of the poster's authenticity and value is explored.
  • Comparison of an authentic poster with the one in question is conducted.
  • Evaluation of an Aztec death whistle, its potential uses, authenticity, and value is examined.

27:48

Vintage Toy Collection Sold for $1,400

  • Chum is offered $2,500 for a whistle and decides to sell a vintage toy collection.
  • The collection includes vintage tin toys, original Migo dolls, and a vast array of Star Wars toys.
  • Tin toys originated in Germany before World War I, later produced in the United States.
  • Migo action figures, produced from 1974 to 1984, featured DC and Marvel characters.
  • Negotiations lead to a sale of the vintage toy collection for $250 and the Star Wars toys for $1,400.
  • Star Wars toys, iconic and collectible, are valued at $2,500 but sold for $1,400 due to missing accessories.
  • A handwritten book purchased for $250 is revealed to be in Russian Church Slavonic from the early 1800s, valued at $1,500.
  • A Porsche engine is examined for potential purchase at $4,500, with concerns about water damage and sitting time.
  • A mechanic values the Porsche engine at $15,000 to $20,000 new, suggesting potential uses in various vehicles.
  • Despite differing opinions on the engine's condition, the mechanic advises opening it up for a thorough inspection.

41:36

Pawn Shop Evaluations: Civil War Jacket & Fossils

  • Danny is a cool customer, declines to make an offer on a Civil War jacket brought in for evaluation at a pawn shop.
  • The jacket was donated with costumes for a theater production, and the seller hopes to get at least $500 for it to fund the school's wardrobe shop.
  • An expert, Mark, is called in to assess the jacket's authenticity, noting its excellent condition for its age.
  • Mark identifies the jacket as a Civil War model 1854 uniform jacket, likely worn behind the lines or from surplus.
  • Mark values the jacket at $1,500 to $2,000, but after negotiation, it is sold for $850.
  • A set of fossils, including a crocodile skull and a T-Rex tooth, is brought in for evaluation at the pawn shop.
  • An expert paleontologist, Andre, determines that the T-Rex tooth is a replica, but the crocodile skull and fish fossil are genuine, with the fish valued at $500 and the crocodile skull at $16,000. A deal is struck for the skull at $9,000, higher than the initial asking price of $8,000.
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