Pawn Stars: 7 BEST TRADES OF ALL TIME!
Pawn Stars・27 minutes read
A pawn shop owner evaluates and trades various valuable items, including antique firearms, swords, and artwork, with customers like Charles, Davey Deals, Will, and Richard, striking profitable deals based on expert assessments and negotiations. The transactions involve unique and historical items like a French musket, samurai sword, blunderbuss, bronze "Madonna" bust, Las Vegas Club $5 chip, harmonica, and a Louis Marx & Company tin toy, showcasing the diverse range of collectibles exchanged for cash or other valuable goods.
Insights
- The French double-barrel musket brought in by Charles, with ornate engravings and a spring-loaded bayonet, was estimated by expert Sean to be worth $10,000 due to its rarity and historical significance, showcasing the value of unique antique firearms.
- The negotiation process between Rick and various sellers, such as Davey Deals and Will, demonstrates the importance of understanding the true value of items and the art of bargaining, as seen in deals involving a samurai sword, a blunderbuss, and a bronze bust, emphasizing the need for informed decision-making in pawn transactions.
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Recent questions
What historical item did Charles bring to the pawn shop?
A French double-barrel musket coaching gun.
What was the estimated value of the samurai sword brought in by Davey Deals?
$15,000 to $20,000.
What item did Will bring to the pawn shop for sale?
A 1750 blunderbuss.
What item did Richard bring to the pawn shop in hopes of renovating his kitchen?
A bronze "Madonna" bust.
What was the final selling price of the Las Vegas Club $5 chip?
$3,000.
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Summary
00:00
Pawn shop trades rare gun for guitar
- Charles brings a French double-barrel musket coaching gun to the pawn shop to sell in exchange for a new guitar.
- The gun belonged to Charles' uncle, who collected weapons and antiques and gave it to him seven years ago.
- Rick, the pawn shop owner, recognizes the gun's high quality and uniqueness, suggesting it was used by noblemen in the 18th century.
- The gun features ornate engravings, a spring-loaded bayonet, and English proof marks on a French gun, indicating modifications made in England.
- An expert named Sean confirms the gun's authenticity and estimates its value at $10,000 due to its rarity and historical significance.
- Charles agrees to trade the gun for a 1978 Les Paul guitar, which Rick values at $4,000.
- Davey Deals brings in a samurai sword from the 1500s, which Rocco, a weapons expert, confirms as authentic and worth $15,000 to $20,000.
- Davey initially asks for $18,000 for the sword but eventually agrees to sell it to Rick for $12,000.
- Davey tries to negotiate for a higher price or a trade, eventually settling on a four-seater sand rail that Rick values at over $20,000.
- Rick starts the sand rail to demonstrate its value and successfully trades it for the samurai sword, concluding a profitable deal for both parties.
11:08
"Deals, Swords, Blunderbuss, and Madonna Bust"
- Davey Deals wants to make a deal for a samurai sword and offers $10,000, but Rick paid $18,000 for it.
- Rick refuses to break even and mentions needing $4,000 for a transmission rebuild, leading to a final deal of the sword and $8,000 for $12,000.
- Will brings a 1750 blunderbuss to sell for an engagement ring, inherited from a family member who bought it at an auction.
- Rick explains the blunderbuss's history and potential dangers, and Will aims to sell it for $3,000.
- An expert, Sean, confirms the blunderbuss's authenticity, estimating its auction value between $3,500 and $5,500.
- Will agrees to trade the blunderbuss for $2,500 at the shop, satisfied with the outcome.
- Richard brings a bronze "Madonna" bust, a licensed cast of Michelangelo's work, hoping to sell it for $80,000 to renovate his kitchen.
- Chad, an expert, confirms the bust's authenticity and value around $35,000, despite Richard's $80,000 asking price.
21:26
"Vintage Collectibles Sold for Bargain Prices"
- New Renaissance issued the fantastic piece, valued at $20,000 initially.
- Negotiation led to a deal for $24,000 worth of silver, instead of the offered $23,000.
- A rare Las Vegas Club $5 chip was sold for $3,000 and three statues, valued at $600.
- A 90-year-old harmonica with a zeppelin design was sold for $200, not reaching the desired Rolex trade.
- An electronic tin toy from the '40s by Louis Marx & Company was sold for $40 with $20 store credit, despite a desired $200.
