Pawn Stars Customers Were COMPLETELY SPEECHLESS at the REAL Value
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Rick examines various items brought in by customers, ranging from coins to artifacts and historical documents, providing valuations and insights. He carefully assesses authenticity and historical significance, engaging with experts and negotiating prices to secure fair deals for both buyers and sellers.
Insights
- Rick often uncovers the true value of items brought in by customers, such as a fake coin worth significantly less than claimed, highlighting the importance of expert appraisal in determining authenticity and worth.
- The negotiation process in the pawnshop involves skilled assessment by experts, like authenticating coins or historical artifacts, leading to fair deals that benefit both the seller and the shop.
- The historical significance and authenticity of items play a crucial role in determining their value, as seen with signatures from presidents or artifacts tied to significant events, showcasing the importance of provenance in appraisals.
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Recent questions
How much is a 1927 D double eagle coin worth?
The 1927 D double eagle coin is revealed to be fake, valued at $1,800 for its gold content.
What is the value of a Marc Chagall print?
An expert values the Marc Chagall print at $88,000, eventually sold for $4,500.
How much is a 1947 Moscow guitar amplifier priced?
The 1947 Moscow guitar amplifier is priced at $450,000.
What is the value of a Spider-Man comic strip signed by Stan Lee?
The Spider-Man comic strip signed by Stan Lee is valued at $5,000.
How much is a Shelby GT350 car appraised for?
The Shelby GT350 car is appraised at $100,000 to $110,000.
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Summary
00:00
"Rare Coins, Valuable Art, Historical Treasures"
- A customer brings in a 1927 D double eagle coin, claiming it's one of the rarest in the US, seeking $500,000 or more.
- Rick examines the coin and reveals it's fake, worth only $1,800 for its gold content.
- Another customer presents an 8 escudos gold coin, hoping for $2,000, which Rick suspects might be counterfeited.
- An expert authenticates the 8 escudos coin, valuing it at $188,000, leading to a negotiation settled at $11,000.
- A girl brings in a Marc Chagall print, unaware of its value, which an expert values at $88,000, eventually sold for $4,500.
- A man brings in an antique sword with historical significance, potentially worth $75,000 to $100,000, but Rick declines due to the risk.
- A guy offers a 1922 proof High Relief matte finish coin for $20,000, later valued at over $50,000, sold for $80,000.
- Rick examines a letter signed by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, authenticated by an expert and valued at $505, sold for $700.
- An original GI Joe nurse Action doll from 1967 is appraised at $1,200 to $1,500, sold for $800.
- A lady sells a pottery duck from Khma Mexico, believed to be ceremonial, with intricate craftsmanship and historical significance.
11:40
Antique artifacts and collectibles appraised on show.
- Rick consults an expert about an ancient tomb artifact, valued at $8,000, dating back to 300 BC to 300 AD.
- A customer brings in a Soviet Cold War era General's uniform, valued at $650 to $750, with an Order of Lenin medal, indicating KGB affiliation.
- An old man offers a 1947 Moscow guitar amplifier, linked to Hank Williams Senior, priced at $450,000, but needing capacitor repair.
- A Spider-Man comic strip, signed by Stan Lee, is valued at $5,000 after authentication, with no definitive proof of authenticity.
- A letter with Winston Churchill's signature is examined by an expert, appraised at $1,500 to $2,000, and sold for $800.
- Guitars featuring DC characters are appraised at $7,500 by the expert who designed them, but the seller seeks $15,000.
- A Gunsmoke prop gun, with unique features, is offered at $1,200, negotiated down to $700 by Rick.
- Illuminated books from the 1700s, valued at $2,000, are appraised at $2,500 to $4,000 each, with original artwork enhancing their worth.
- A collection of silver coins, totaling 3,372 ounces, is scrutinized for purity, with concerns about potential non-silver cores.
- The testing process for the silver bars involves drilling to ensure no non-silver components, with a cautious approach due to the high value involved.
23:39
"Silver, Signs, and Shelby: Valuable Treasures"
- Nitric acid turns pure silver creamy white when reacted with it.
- Coins and bars are valued at $110,900 by Rick.
- A Gulf oil sign is found and sent for restoration by Rick Dale.
- The sign is estimated to be worth $25,000 with neon lights.
- A movie poster with autographs is deemed a reproduction by experts.
- A cigar box from Mrs. Lincoln's personal secretary is offered for $95,000.
- A crashed helicopter is bought for $10,000 and rebuilt for $100,000.
- A restored helicopter is valued at $160,000 to $175,000.
- A Shelby GT350 car is appraised at $100,000 to $110,000.
- Hard rock photographs from a closed hotel are sold for $100,000.
35:36
"Rare artifacts and historical treasures appraised"
- A man negotiates with the police to visit his mom during a car chase, following a Bronco closely with helicopters involved.
- The man values the Bronco at $1.3 million, considering its iconic status and uniqueness.
- In the desert, a Sherman tank is found, the only one in private hands used in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
- The tank, made of wood for protection against magnetic mines, is fully functional and priced at $1.5 million.
- The tank's historical significance, including the iconic flag-raising photo at Iwo Jima, is discussed.
- Bills from the 19th century related to education and art are brought in, valued between $200 and $25,000 based on condition.
- Silver certificates from 1896, featuring historical figures and science, are appraised by an expert.
- The bills' potential value ranges from $700 to $7,500, with Martha Washington and Civil War heroes depicted.
- A desk that doubles as a gun, possibly a movie prop, intrigues Rick, but its age and functionality are uncertain.
- An infrared heat seeker for Sidewinder missiles, valued at $33,000, is brought in, with a fighter pilot appraising its rarity and history.
47:38
"Authenticity of Historical Artifacts Revealed"
- A government official cannot authenticate realistic artifacts presented to them.
- The head of the OSS research and development program compiles a scrapbook showcasing counterfeit items created by the OSS.
- The CIA Museum director examines the documents in the scrapbook, noting their similarity to authentic documents.
- The counterfeit items, like registration certificates, are referred to as "pocket litter" to enhance the appearance of belonging.
- A customer brings in parchments detailing a soldier's career, signed by different presidents, from Second Lieutenant to Brigadier General.
- An expert is consulted to verify the authenticity of signatures on the parchments, revealing one signature to be a stamp due to an injury.
- The customer is informed that the rest of the signatures are genuine, adding value to the collection.
- A historical document related to the development of the atomic bomb is presented, but the offer is significantly lower than expected.
- Old documents from the Pentagon are brought in, containing information on Vietnam and international affairs, deemed legal but not rare or collectible.
- Documents from the Lindbergh kidnapping case, including original ransom notes and evidence, are showcased, with an expert confirming their authenticity and value.
