Pawn Stars: TOP 7 PRESIDENTIAL PAWNS
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Jack has a tape recording of a conversation with President Kennedy about Birmingham, aiming to sell it for $100,000. Rick Harrison assesses the tape's value and negotiates deals for various historical items at a pawn shop, highlighting the importance of rarity and details in pricing negotiations.
Insights
- President Kennedy expressed genuine concern for the safety of people in Birmingham during riots, necessitating the deployment of troops to restore peace, showcasing his commitment to public welfare.
- The value of historical items, such as John F. Kennedy's memorabilia, heavily relies on rarity and specific details, as highlighted in negotiations with Paul over JFK's luncheon invitation and ID badge, emphasizing the importance of unique characteristics in determining price.
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What was President Kennedy concerned about in Birmingham?
Safety of people during riots.
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Summary
00:00
"Kennedy Tape Recording Sparks Historical Intrigue"
- Jack has a tape recording of a conversation with John F. Kennedy where the president is angry about events in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Jack was an operational intelligence specialist in the Pentagon and took a call from President Kennedy by accident.
- President Kennedy was trying to reach the Army War Room to inquire about the events in Birmingham.
- The conversation involved President Kennedy expressing concern for the safety of the people in Birmingham during riots.
- President Kennedy had to send troops to restore peace in Birmingham due to the severity of the situation.
- Jack wants to sell the tape recording for $100,000.
- Rick Harrison contacts a museum to listen to the tape recording and assess its historical value.
- The tape recording may not have significant collector value if similar recordings exist in the Kennedy Library or National Archives.
- Jack is surprised to learn that the White House may have recorded similar conversations with President Kennedy.
- A separate transaction involves Craig selling an 1863 book about the Battle of Gettysburg with a map inside to Rick Harrison for $7,000.
12:47
Presidential Memorabilia Deals and Valuations
- Rick Harrison presents a Reagan era White House telephone, non-secure, asking $1,200.
- White House telephones were not on the president's desk until Hoover's time.
- Clinton administration revamped the White House phone system.
- A bipartisan deal is struck for the phone at $350.
- Edward seals the deal for $350 to witness a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral.
- Steven offers a presidential plaster Easter Egg signed by George W. Bush, George Bush, and Barbara Bush, asking $3,500.
- Chumlee inspects the Easter Egg, authenticated by an expert, and a deal is made at $3,100.
- Matt brings in a Richard Nixon head candle, hoping for $3,000, but Corey offers $500.
- Teddy presents a Dwight D. Eisenhower doll, hoping for $800, but expert values it at $200-$300.
- Expert explains that collectible items often made to collect are generally not highly valuable.
24:22
Pawn Shop Negotiations: JFK Memorabilia Sales
- Johnny Jimenez explains that a particular item wasn't meant for play, leading to its survival in good condition but lack of demand, setting a price expectation of $300, which the seller declines, settling for $150.
- Teddy is offered $100 for an item at a pawn shop, feeling disappointed but decides to keep it for his daughter.
- Paul presents John F. Kennedy's luncheon invitation and ID badge to Corey at the pawn shop, aiming to sell due to his interest in the JFK conspiracy theories, eventually accepting $150 for the items.
- Corey discusses the historical significance of JFK's memorabilia, highlighting the need for rarity and specific details to fetch higher prices, eventually negotiating with Paul to settle on $150 for the items.
