Pawn Stars: "That's The Best I Can Do" *Rick's 4 TOUGHEST Negotiations*
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The items brought in for negotiation include World War One knives, a signed picture of President Benjamin Harrison, an espresso machine, and a Diamond Tiara formerly owned by Ida McKinley. Various experts authenticate and appraise the items, with negotiations ending in settlements below the initial asking prices.
Insights
- The negotiation for the World War One knives ends without a sale, as the seller wanted $350 but was only offered $250, showcasing the challenge in reaching a mutually agreeable price point.
- The Diamond Tiara, connected to Ida McKinley and valued at $75,000, demonstrates the intersection of historical significance and celebrity ownership in determining an item's worth, highlighting the complex factors that influence pricing in the antique market.
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What are World War One knives?
Knives used in trench warfare with knuckle guards.
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Summary
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Historic Knives, Signed Picture, Espresso Machine, Tiara
- The knives brought in are World War One knives, one called the "Skull Buster," known for its knuckle guards and banned blade type post-Geneva Convention.
- The knives are authenticated by an expert, Dean, who identifies them as a 1918 alion and a 1917-1918 trench knife, used for trench warfare.
- The value of the knives is assessed at $175 for the alion and $225 to $250 for the American Cutlery knife, with the latter being in better condition.
- The negotiation for the knives ends with the seller wanting $350 but being offered $250, leading to no sale.
- A signed picture of President Benjamin Harrison is brought in, authenticated by an expert to be genuine, valued at $1250 due to being a second or third-generation photograph.
- The negotiation for the signed picture ends with the seller initially asking for $500 but settling for $750.
- An Astro Omega one espresso machine and grinder are presented, with the seller seeking $1300 for both, but the buyer offers $1400 with the grinder included.
- The negotiation for the espresso machine and grinder concludes with the seller accepting $1400 for both items.
- A Diamond Tiara formerly owned by Ida McKinley, wife of President McKinley, is brought in, containing 220 diamonds and valued at $75,000, eventually settling for a sale price between $65,000 to $70,000.
- The expert shares personal connections to Ida McKinley due to her epilepsy, expressing interest in the tiara's history and significance.
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"Convertible brooch with historical and celebrity connection"
- The piece is a convertible brooch with diamonds and gold, valued at around $6,000 to $7,000, but the owner is looking to sell it for $75,000 due to its historical and celebrity connection.
- The jewelry expert, Greg, values the piece at $75,000 in a retail store like Fred Leighton, but the owner is initially offered $40,000, eventually settling on $43,000 after negotiation.
- The piece is from the late 1800s, featuring nature motifs popular during that period, and has a historical connection to the McKinley Museum, potentially adding value to it.
