Pawn Stars: 10 TOP DOLLAR CHUMLEE DEALS (From Care Bears to Flamethrowers) | History
Pawn Stars・38 minutes read
Allison sells her rare Care Bear Cousins collection at a pawn shop, including a valued pig plush, after expert appraisal. Chumlee makes a good deal buying an antique Chinese fingernail guard while Rick doubts his purchase, leading to successful valuation and confirmation of its worth.
Insights
- The Care Bear Cousins collection, including the rare plush toys like Treat Heart, holds significant value, with an expert appraising the items at $1,400 to $3,000, showcasing the allure and desirability of these unique pieces among collectors.
- The exchange of 100 pounds of silver for a bronze Madonna bust resulted in a $3,000 increase in the silver's value, highlighting the dynamic nature of collectibles and antiques as investments that can appreciate over time.
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Recent questions
What are Care Bear Cousins?
Care Bear Cousins are rare plush toys, animals and friends of the Care Bears, considered holy grail items by collectors.
What is the value of a Vietnam-era M9A1 flamethrower?
A Vietnam-era M9A1 flamethrower is valued at $4,500 and is still valuable to collectors.
What is a "Not a Flamethrower" by Elon Musk's company?
The "Not a Flamethrower" is a roofing torch made to look like a gun, valued at around $800 to $1,200 if used.
What is the value of a bronze Madonna bust?
A bronze Madonna bust, a reproduction of Michelangelo's work, is valued at $80,000 but realistically worth around $35,000.
What is the value of a James Bond Aston Martin DB5 toy?
A James Bond Aston Martin DB5 toy is valued at $2,400 due to its condition and historical significance.
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Summary
00:00
Rare Care Bear Cousins Collection Sells
- Allison is at a pawn shop to sell her rare unproduced Care Bear Cousins from Kenner, part of a secret Care Bear collectors' society for over 20 years.
- The Care Bear Cousins are animals and friends of the Care Bears, straight from the Kenner Morgue, considered holy grail items.
- The collection includes hand-painted, rare plush toys, with one, Treat Heart, being one of only four known in the world.
- An expert values the plush toys at $1,400 and the rare pig at $3,000, advising Allison on their worth.
- Allison negotiates with the pawn shop owner, eventually selling the collection for $3,100.
- A customer brings in an antique Chinese fingernail guard from the Manchurian era, worn by elite women to signify wealth and status.
- The customer sells the fingernail guard to the pawn shop for $240 after negotiations.
- Chumlee buys the fingernail guard without consulting his colleagues, leading to skepticism from Rick and a valuation by an expert named Phineas.
- Phineas values the fingernail guard at $750, confirming Chumlee's good deal.
- A Vietnam-era M9A1 flamethrower is brought in, valued at $4,500 and modified for civilian use, with historical context provided by an expert named Ron Cheney.
11:17
Flamethrowers: History, Value, and Legality
- Flamethrower operators used flamethrowers to clear holes and obstacles by shooting napalm inside.
- Napalm is a mixture of diesel gasoline and a thickener used in flamethrowers.
- WWII flamethrowers are sought after by collectors but are expensive and hard to maintain.
- Vietnam-era flamethrowers are still valuable to collectors.
- Flamethrowers are legal in most US states, especially in agricultural areas.
- A flamethrower costs around $4,500 and can shoot a wall of fire 30 yards.
- A "Not a Flamethrower" sold by Elon Musk's company is actually a roofing torch made to look like a gun.
- The "Not a Flamethrower" is valued at around $800 to $1,200 if used.
- A bronze Madonna bust, a reproduction of Michelangelo's work, is valued at $80,000 but realistically worth around $35,000.
- The Madonna bust is considered a legitimate piece from the New Renaissance era and is highly regarded for its workmanship.
23:32
"Silver Value Rises, Paris Metro Seats Sold"
- 100 pounds of silver is valued at about $24,000.
- A deal is made to exchange silver for a bronze Madonna bust.
- The silver's value increased by $3,000 since the deal was made.
- A set of 1920s Paris Metro train car seats is sold for $1,300.
- The train seats were originally thought to be from San Francisco.
- The Paris Metro started in 1900 with first and second-class seats.
- A collection of 2,300 corkscrews is sold for $650.
- Some corkscrews are chosen to be displayed in a bar.
- A clock made of corkscrews is gifted to Rick for his bar.
- A James Bond Aston Martin DB5 toy is traded for $200 worth of work.
34:30
Vintage toy car sells for $1,450
- The car has an ejection seat that works, tested for the first time, and still functions.
- The car is considered easy to sell due to its appeal to James Bond fans.
- Research indicates the car's value ranges from $200 to $2,000, with the box being crucial.
- A toy shop owner values the car at $2,400 due to its condition and historical significance.
- The vintage toy car, a replica from the "Goldfinger" movie, impresses with its functionality.
- Negotiations lead to the sale of the toy car for $1,450 after starting at $2,000.
- A prop from "Saturday Night Live," Super Colon Blow, is presented for sale at $8,000.
- The negotiation for the prop settles at $3,500 after starting at $8,000.
- A vintage toy lie detector, valued at $500, is sold for $50 due to market prices.
