Pawn Stars: "Why So Serious?" 5 Sellers That Would NOT Laugh
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The individual brought in a valuable shotgun, vintage rifle, autograph collection, and Pez dispensers for appraisal, hoping to secure high prices due to their rarity and sentimental value. However, expert appraisers often valued the items below the owner's expectations, emphasizing the importance of condition, market value, and the practicality of sentimental attachment in determining worth.
Insights
- The value of collectibles such as firearms and autographs is heavily influenced by their condition, with even rare items seeing a significant drop in appraisal value if not well-maintained or in fair condition.
- Emotional attachment and sentimental value can lead individuals to overestimate the worth of their items, often resulting in disappointment when appraised values are much lower due to practical market considerations.
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Recent questions
What is the value of the old shotgun?
$700 to $1,000
What is the value of the Marlin model 1894 rifle?
$21,000
What is the value of the autograph collection?
$8,000 to $12,000
What is the value of the Pez dispenser collection?
$1,000
What is the value of the Sharps 1874 Buffalo rifle?
$6,000 to $10,000
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Summary
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Rare Shotgun and Hollywood Autograph Collection Valued
- The individual brings an old Steven shotgun with three triggers, in the family for 60 years, used for 15 years while working as an insurance adjuster.
- Hopes to get $100,000 for the rare shotgun, highlighting the unique third trigger that opens the breach, hand-engraved details, and its age of approximately 150 years.
- The shotgun features a barrel made of Damascus steel, a costly process involving wire wrapping and hammering to create a single solid piece of steel.
- An expert appraiser values the shotgun at $700 to $1,000 due to fair condition, noting wear, potential repairs, and pitting on the barrels.
- Despite rarity, the shotgun's value is limited by its condition, with the possibility of reaching $2,000 to $3,000 if in excellent shape.
- The owner declines a $500 offer, aiming for $10,000, considering the sentimental value and rarity of the shotgun.
- A Marlin model 1894 rifle, customized with platinum and gold details, special wood, and case-hardened frame, is appraised at $21,000 after negotiations.
- The owner initially sought $41,000 but agrees to the final offer, acknowledging the risks and potential resale value for the appraiser.
- A vast collection of over 250 autographs from 1940s and 50s Hollywood celebrities, obtained by the owner's uncle, includes signatures of iconic figures like Marilyn Monroe, Babe Ruth, and Marlon Brando.
- An expert appraiser values the collection at $8,000 to $12,000, highlighting the rarity of vintage dated signatures and the presence of elusive autographs like Elvis Presley and Babe Ruth in ballpoint pen.
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"Pez Dispenser Collection and Buffalo Rifle Appraisal"
- The individual brought in a collection of Pez dispensers from the 1960s and 1970s, including rare pieces like Casper the Friendly Ghost, Mickey Mouse, and Batman, valuing the collection at around $5,000.
- Despite the sentimental value and rarity of the Pez dispensers, the pawn shop owner offered only $1,000 for the collection, citing the competitive market for selling such items online.
- A Sharps 1874 Buffalo rifle, purchased in Wyoming, was presented, with the owner seeking $37,000 due to its historical significance and powerful caliber.
- An expert appraiser valued the rifle at $6,000 to $10,000 based on its condition and rarity, significantly lower than the owner's asking price.
- Despite the owner's emotional attachment and stories associated with the rifle, the dealer was only willing to offer $6,000, emphasizing the practical market value over sentimental value.
