If your mom ever sucked you into watching Antiques Roadshow
with her, and you secretly kind of enjoyed it, you will probably also enjoy
Pawn Stars. I really didn’t think I could become hooked on a show that takes
place in a pawn shop, but the mystery of the story and value behind each item
is enough to keep me watching. Featured on the History Channel, the show
focuses on the Harrison family’s Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, located just
outside of Las Vegas. Three generations of men run the pawn shop together:
grandfather Richard, son Rick and grandson Corey. Together they amusingly
appraise, and make offers on, some very interesting and historical items
presented to them by all kinds of individuals.
Almost everyone that comes into the shop is looking to sell
their items for a very desirable profit. The stories behind some of the things
that come into the shop are quite incredible and a little hard to believe. This
usually leads to the shop owners calling upon an expert to examine and appraise
the item at its highest value. If the item turns out to be authentic, one of
the Harrison men are usually willing to make an offer on it. However, this
offer is usually much lower than the amount desired by the seller. With their
stubborn attitudes and years of experience, they usually manage to get an
amazing deal on whatever they buy.
