The Grand Thousand: $1,000 Treasures on Pawn Stars

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A seller brings unique items to a pawn shop for appraisal, including a rare star note, Don Quixote books, a vintage motion picture camera, a bowling alley arcade game, and a Navy searchlight, negotiating prices based on sentimental value and restoration costs. Through various valuations and negotiations, the seller ultimately decides to keep some items while selling others to raise funds, showcasing a balance between monetary value and personal attachments.

Insights

  • Star notes are unique due to missing serial numbers, indicating printing errors, making them valuable to collectors due to their rarity and historical significance.
  • The sentimental value attached to items often influences decisions in selling, with sellers opting to keep items despite lower offers, showcasing the emotional connection people have with their possessions beyond monetary value.

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  • What are star notes?

    Unique bills with missing serial numbers due to errors.

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Summary

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Rare $1,000 Star Note Valued at $7,000

  • The individual brings a $1,000 star note to a pawn shop to sell, hoping to raise funds for a show on the strip.
  • Star notes are unique due to missing serial numbers, indicating printing errors.
  • The note is from 1934, a common year for large bills due to gold confiscation in 1933.
  • The note is valued at around $6,500 to $7,000 due to its condition and rarity.
  • An expert appraises the note and offers $5,500, but the seller declines, hoping for $10,000.
  • The seller decides to keep the note due to sentimental value and lack of a higher offer.
  • A collection of Don Quixote books from 1731 is brought in for appraisal, aiming to start a college fund.
  • Don Quixote is a popular novel, and the books are valued at $1,500 to $1,800.
  • An expert confirms the books' value and offers $1,000, which the seller accepts.
  • The seller decides to keep the books for sentimental reasons and to explore other fundraising options.

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Vintage military camera and arcade game sale.

  • The motion picture camera discussed had a slow speed of 10 frames per second and used 35mm film.
  • The camera was used for training aerial gunners in military aviation, known as the Type 89, to replace guns.
  • Aerial gunnery training involved a moving platform firing against another moving platform, requiring precise aim.
  • The camera was missing parts like the forward lens, sight, and aerial site, affecting its functionality.
  • Negotiations for the camera's sale involved pricing discrepancies, with the seller initially asking for $2,000.
  • The seller settled for $1,000 due to missing parts and potential restoration costs, feeling content with the deal.
  • A 1957 bowling alley arcade game was presented for sale, with restoration estimates and pricing discussions.
  • A 1944 Navy searchlight from a PT Boat was also offered for sale, with negotiations leading to a final price of $1,000.
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