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A seller has a rare Pokemon card, a Gastly card, with a unique printing error, sold for $2,500 after negotiations. A guitar played by Jimi Hendrix and valued at around $750,000 is presented, with its authenticity confirmed by a vintage dealer.

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  • A unique Pokemon card with printing errors, a Gastly card, is valued at $3,000 by an expert, eventually selling for $2,500 after negotiation.
  • A Fender Stratocaster guitar played by Jimi Hendrix is authenticated by a vintage dealer and valued at $750,000 to potentially a million, showcasing its historical significance.
  • Corey's expertise in recognizing valuable items is evident as he purchases a limited edition autographed "Friday the 13th" Jason hockey mask for $6,500, with an expert estimating its value at least $2,000 due to rare signatures.

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  • What is a Gastly Pokemon card error?

    A card with both sides printed on one side.

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Summary

00:00

Rare Pokemon Card, Scarab Ring, Hendrix Guitar

  • The seller has an error Pokemon card, a Gastly card, with both sides printed on one side and the other side completely blank, seeking $4,000 for it.
  • Pokemon cards typically have the back and front printed separately, but this error card has both sides printed on one side.
  • The seller acquired the card from another collector who found it in a theme deck.
  • An expert confirms the card's authenticity and values it at $3,000.
  • The seller negotiates the price to $2,500 and sells the card to the buyer.
  • A customer brings in an Egyptian scarab ring from the 18th Dynasty, seeking $15,000 for it.
  • An expert confirms the scarab's authenticity and estimates its value at around $450 to $500.
  • The seller eventually sells the scarab ring for $360 to the buyer.
  • A Fender Stratocaster guitar from 1963, played by Jimi Hendrix, is presented to the buyer by the seller.
  • The guitar's connection to Jimi Hendrix adds significant value and historical importance to it.

10:34

Jimi Hendrix's Guitar and Dinosaur Eggs: Valuable Items

  • Jimi Hendrix was an iconic guitarist known for playing a Strat guitar in a unique way.
  • He initially played right-handed guitars strung upside down due to the scarcity of left-handed guitars.
  • The guitar in question was owned by Skip Juried, the chief engineer at Juggy Sound Studio in New York.
  • Skip received the guitar after production wrapped up on "Band of Gypsies."
  • The guitar was played by Jimi on several records, including "Nervous Breakdown."
  • The guitar's authenticity was confirmed by a vintage dealer and its serial number, L14985.
  • The guitar was valued at around $750,000, potentially reaching a million at auction.
  • A paleontologist confirmed that the dinosaur eggs were genuine, but not a matching pair, reducing their value.
  • The dinosaur eggs were identified as belonging to a duckbill dinosaur, valued at $300 to $600 each.
  • The final offer for the dinosaur eggs was $400, significantly lower than the initial asking price of $20,000.

21:25

"Pawn Shop Expertise: Risk and Rewards"

  • Rhonda negotiates with Corey, starting at $800 for an item she believes will eventually sell for $600, settling on $500.
  • Corey purchases what he believes are dinosaur eggs to prank Chum, while Rick evaluates a mastodon tusk brought in by a seller.
  • The mastodon tusk is potentially valuable due to its age and origin, possibly being from a mastodon or woolly mammoth.
  • Rick buys the tusk for $500, taking a risk due to uncertainty about its authenticity and value.
  • An expert confirms the tusk is actually a fossil walrus tusk, estimating its worth at $1,200 to $1,500.
  • Vital brings in 18th-century platinum and diamond spectacles, hoping to sell them for $5,000 but is offered $700 to $800.
  • Rick's evaluation of the spectacles leads to a final sale price of $850, despite initial low estimates.
  • Corey buys a limited edition autographed "Friday the 13th" Jason hockey mask for $6,500, recognizing its value in the horror movie franchise.
  • The mask, signed by multiple actors who played Jason, is a sought-after collector's item, with only 13 in existence.
  • Corey's willingness to take risks and trust his instincts in evaluating unique items showcases his expertise in the pawn shop business.

31:55

"Signed 'Friday the 13th' Mask Appraised"

  • The mask from "Friday the 13th" was taken to conventions to be signed by various actors who played Jason, with different actors portraying Jason in almost every movie.
  • The mask was collected and signed over 16 years, with the anticipation of a new "Friday the 13th" film in the future.
  • An expert, Steve Grad, was brought in to assess the value of the signed mask, highlighting the significance of signatures from deceased actors like Richard Brooker and Steve Dash.
  • Steve Grad estimated the mask's value to be at least $2,000 due to the rarity of the signatures, especially those of deceased actors.
  • Negotiations for the mask's sale led to an offer of $1,000, which was deemed too low by the owner due to the irreplaceable nature of the signatures.
  • A rare item from the "Entourage" movie, a Johnny Drama Whiskey promotional bottle signed by Kevin Dillon, was presented for appraisal.
  • The bottle was valued at $1,200, with Chumlee expressing interest in purchasing it due to his admiration for the show "Entourage."
  • Kevin Dillon authenticated his signature on the bottle, confirming its authenticity and historical significance.
  • Negotiations for the bottle's sale concluded at $1,000, with the owner expressing some regret at parting with the unique item.
  • A unique piece, a pistol grown into a tree, was presented for appraisal, with an asking price of $18,000 to $20,000, leading to further evaluation by an expert.

43:24

"Remington New Model Army: Historical Value"

  • The gun in question is a Remington New Model Army, produced from 1862 to 1875, competing with Colt during the Civil War.
  • The gun was significant for the Union during the Civil War and was produced in large quantities due to a fire at Colt's factory.
  • The gun's value is difficult to determine due to its uniqueness and historical significance.
  • The owner values the gun for its story and conversation piece rather than its monetary worth.
  • An offer of $3,000 to $4,000 is made for the gun, with the owner expressing interest in keeping it for personal enjoyment.
  • Despite its historical value, the gun is not purchased due to the mismatch between its cool factor and asking price.
  • A Renaissance art piece, purportedly by Raphael, is brought in for evaluation, estimated to be worth $95,000.
  • The art piece is determined to be a collotype, likely from the 1850s, reducing its value to around $300 to $400.
  • The owner decides to keep the art piece for its beauty and personal enjoyment, despite its lower than expected value.
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