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Post by #HEELSRI on Dec 22, 2013 1:32:40 GMT -5
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Post by WSS? on Dec 22, 2013 1:35:35 GMT -5
I used to watch it, but not anymore. I thought it was entertaining. Is that really what it's like now? |
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Post by wildknight on Dec 22, 2013 7:33:26 GMT -5
I really like Pawn Stars just for the parade of bizarre and historical stuff they get on that show, but after you've seen a dozen or so episodes, you've heard all of the Rick-isms, so if you're in it to learn Rick's business management techniques, you don't have to watch much past that 8)
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Post by miketheratguy on Dec 22, 2013 8:35:43 GMT -5
"Yeah I know that this original signed Declaration of Independence has great historical value but you've got to understand this is Vegas, not a lot of people come through here looking for important historical documents. Okay. It's an expensive curiosity in a bad economy and I'm going to have to get a frame for it which is going to cost me even more money and take up more space. This thing may be really cool but if I buy it it's just going to wind up sitting on the shelf for the next eight months."
"Yeah but that guy who just left appraised it at 37 million dollars".
"Yeah, that guy doesn't run a pawn business. Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeheeeheehee! Tell you what. I'll give you two thousand bucks, and I don't even like paying that".
"Well....can you do twenty-five hundred?"
(Grimacing in pain) "Ehhhhhhh...I can do twenty two and that's it. I mean I like it but there's just no market for it".
"Well...my kids need to eat so I guess I can do that, yeah."
"Great, Chumlee, write 'im up!"
(Backstage segment) "I totally got a great deal on this piece. Not only can I say that I held a piece of profoundly important American history in my hands, I know several people who would love to hold it in theirs."
(Generic rock outro)
POP QUIZ: Who is most likely to rape you?
(A) That unnervingly sleazy Hoss guy
(B) That scary-looking black dude working security
(C) Rick
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Post by charliebucketsgranpa on Dec 22, 2013 9:28:20 GMT -5
I've watched some episodes in the past week out of sheer boredom and for some reason it's strangely addictive. I do like the historical documents but Rick does rip everyone off.
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Post by miketheratguy on Dec 22, 2013 10:02:16 GMT -5
It's his job though, and he's a charming enough guy to get away with it. I'd prefer that he just be straight with people and tell them "Look, I know that you want more but I have to buy at a price that's going to net me a fair profit" more often than he does, but the whole "point out the flaws of the item and all the negative aspects that come with purchasing it" routine is a tried and true method of wheeling and dealing. Sometimes he really does lowball guys pretty offensively though, and one thing that annoys me is that he always asks to try all kinds of cool shit like canons and dune buggies and then doesn't even wind up buying them.
That's not even what I dislike about the show though. I just got sick of all the cheesy, staged character crap that happens in between the sales. I know that they want endearing personalities and fun situations to help compel people to watch the show but really, the channel should have more faith in its audience. These guys are likeable enough as they are without the routines, just show them buying and discussing interesting items without the yuks.
And quit airing 17 episodes per week.
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Post by muta75 on Dec 22, 2013 10:38:25 GMT -5
shows like this drivel is why i gave up watching 99% of the t.v.'s a few years ago. i wait a while before investing my precious time into a show..
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Post by charliebucketsgranpa on Dec 22, 2013 11:31:50 GMT -5
It's his job though, and he's a charming enough guy to get away with it. I'd prefer that he just be straight with people and tell them "Look, I know that you want more but I have to buy at a price that's going to net me a fair profit" more often than he does, but the whole "point out the flaws of the item and all the negative aspects that come with purchasing it" routine is a tried and true method of wheeling and dealing. Sometimes he really does lowball guys pretty offensively though, and one thing that annoys me is that he always asks to try all kinds of cool s*** like canons and dune buggies and then doesn't even wind up buying them. That's not even what I dislike about the show though. I just got sick of all the cheesy, staged character crap that happens in between the sales. I know that they want endearing personalities and fun situations to help compel people to watch the show but really, the channel should have more faith in its audience. These guys are likeable enough as they are without the routines, just show them buying and discussing interesting items without the yuks. And quit airing 17 episodes per week. agreed 100% |
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Post by miketheratguy on Dec 22, 2013 11:42:53 GMT -5
shows like this drivel is why i gave up watching 99% of the t.v.'s a few years ago. i wait a while before investing my precious time into a show.. I saw a listing for a show called "Swamp Pawn" last week. I killed myself. |
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Post by #HEELSRI on Dec 22, 2013 11:51:08 GMT -5
"Yeah I know that this original signed Declaration of Independence has great historical value but you've got to understand this is Vegas, not a lot of people come through here looking for important historical documents. Okay. It's an expensive curiosity in a bad economy and I'm going to have to get a frame for it which is going to cost me even more money and take up more space. This thing may be really cool but if I buy it it's just going to wind up sitting on the shelf for the next eight months." "Yeah but that guy who just left appraised it at 37 million dollars". "Yeah, that guy doesn't run a pawn business. Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeheeeheehee! Tell you what. I'll give you two thousand bucks, and I don't even like paying that". "Well....can you do twenty-five hundred?" (Grimacing in pain) "Ehhhhhhh...I can do twenty two and that's it. I mean I like it but there's just no market for it". "Well...my kids need to eat so I guess I can do that, yeah." "Great, Chumlee, write 'im up!" (Backstage segment) "I totally got a great deal on this piece. Not only can I say that I held a piece of profoundly important American history in my hands, I know several people who would love to hold it in theirs." (Generic rock outro) POP QUIZ: Who is most likely to rape you? (A) That unnervingly sleazy Hoss guy (B) That scary-looking black dude working security (C) Rick LOL!!!!!  Nailed it. PS: This is a good post, but I can only include one smiley. It's gonna take a lot of space, plus this post would stay 8 hours or so, before being quoted. I want to laugh, but I'm not even comfortable about that. -_- |
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Post by muta75 on Dec 22, 2013 11:52:56 GMT -5
shows like this drivel is why i gave up watching 99% of the t.v.'s a few years ago. i wait a while before investing my precious time into a show.. I saw a listing for a show called "Swamp Pawn" last week. I killed myself. it'll be a smash hit.. |
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Post by #HEELSRI on Dec 22, 2013 11:54:38 GMT -5
And they've started airing "Pawn Stars UK" too. Well, it doesn't include Rick and Co. It is about a pawn shop named "Regal Pawn".
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Post by miketheratguy on Dec 22, 2013 12:37:32 GMT -5
LOL!!!!! Nailed it. Lol what can I say? I really liked the show at first so I saw enough episodes to know what I'm talking about.  I can do American Pickers next, despite the fact that I've never liked that show. |
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Post by miketheratguy on Dec 22, 2013 12:38:54 GMT -5
I saw a listing for a show called "Swamp Pawn" last week. I killed myself. it'll be a smash hit.. Oh, it probably already is. Rack it up along with Towing Wars and Storage Hunters and Gator Ducks and Existence Enthusiasts and whatever other bullshit is smeared across the television that I don't watch anymore. |
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Post by muta75 on Dec 22, 2013 12:51:26 GMT -5
Oh, it probably already is. Rack it up along with Towing Wars and Storage Hunters and Gator Ducks and Existence Enthusiasts and whatever other bulls*** is smeared across the television that I don't watch anymore. well, there is stuff i watch, but it's shows i've been into for sometime, and most of them are on HBO...btw FUCK COMCAST!!! |
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Post by miketheratguy on Dec 22, 2013 13:29:01 GMT -5
Nothing but true crime shows for me. Honestly, aside from the Christmas stuff, the Jodi Arias trial and the weather channel I don't think I've watched anything other than Investigation Discovery all year.
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Post by wildknight on Dec 22, 2013 15:41:20 GMT -5
I hate to nitpick Mike's little scenario there (which is fairly accurate, given), but Rick almost ALWAYS pays a fair price based on what his expert says something is worth in retail. Oftentimes I'm actually shocked at how much he pays, because the general "rule of thumb" for resale type businesses is not to pay more than 55% of what something is probably worth on your shelf, and he often pays considerably more than that. I can probably count the number of times he hasn't made an offer in the range of 50% of the retail value he's told by an expert.
... and he almost always tells customers straight-up that all he cares about is profit 8)
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Post by wildknight on Dec 22, 2013 15:42:52 GMT -5
As far as I know, Swamp Pawn is already canceled and was a tremendous flop. I'd watch Pawn Stars U.K though.
If you want to see the bottom of the "pawn reality show" barrel, find something called "The Cash Dome". It's so terrible it wraps almost all the way around to being good again.
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Post by justinlynch3 on Dec 23, 2013 12:03:33 GMT -5
Yeah, I've watched it too. Its funny, how sometimes the experts come and name the price, then Rick is like, "He said $9000, it is in perfect condition, I can only give you $3500". It is logical though. After all if you own a pawn shop, you are buying something to sell it again, not keep it. Not only that, you want a little playing room for yourself as you may not always get retail price. So I can see why offering half retail prices sense. But it is still funny anyway though. |
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Post by TomJohns on Dec 23, 2013 12:21:37 GMT -5
"Yeah I know that this original signed Declaration of Independence has great historical value but you've got to understand this is Vegas, not a lot of people come through here looking for important historical documents. Okay. It's an expensive curiosity in a bad economy and I'm going to have to get a frame for it which is going to cost me even more money and take up more space. This thing may be really cool but if I buy it it's just going to wind up sitting on the shelf for the next eight months." "Yeah but that guy who just left appraised it at 37 million dollars". "Yeah, that guy doesn't run a pawn business. Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeheeeheehee! Tell you what. I'll give you two thousand bucks, and I don't even like paying that". "Well....can you do twenty-five hundred?" (Grimacing in pain) "Ehhhhhhh...I can do twenty two and that's it. I mean I like it but there's just no market for it". "Well...my kids need to eat so I guess I can do that, yeah." "Great, Chumlee, write 'im up!" (Backstage segment) "I totally got a great deal on this piece. Not only can I say that I held a piece of profoundly important American history in my hands, I know several people who would love to hold it in theirs." (Generic rock outro) POP QUIZ: Who is most likely to rape you? (A) That unnervingly sleazy Hoss guy (B) That scary-looking black dude working security (C) Rick  |
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