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Does anyone watch Pawn Stars?

Topic started by billabong7329 on May 13, 2010. Last post by ThePickle 2 years, 8 months ago.
Post by billabong7329 (306 posts) See mini bio
I love this show.  I probably watched the entire series (so far) in about a week's time span.  I remember when my parents use to watch the Antique's Road Show, but I never got into that.  I feel like this is a modern day's equivalent. 
 
I've read some critics saying that it's silly that they portray a pawn shop in this light.  But I think it's obvious that a real pawn shop wouldn't bring in experts on every single thing brought into the store, but I can over look that easily.  A lot of parts also seem pretty scripted, but I'm alright with that as well.
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Ryax (278 posts) See mini bio
ive been watching it on and off. i like to see what comes in but it pisses me off how they take advantage of the people who need money. but its an ok show
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Sirthirdfilms (158 posts) See mini bio
yeah I watch it like at 2 am when it's on demand. It's funny but I don't care enough to set aside time to watch it whenever it's on
Posted 3 years ago
Post by billabong7329 (306 posts) See mini bio
@Ryax: 
 
Yeah, they definitely rip people off, no question.  But if the person bringing in the item really wanted to sell it on their own than they could.  The pawn shop is doing them a service by giving them the money they need now as oppose to later on.  I don't think I'd ever take anything into a pawn shop and expect to get my initial investment back. 
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Ryax (278 posts) See mini bio
@billabong7329 said:
" @Ryax:   Yeah, they definitely rip people off, no question.  But if the person bringing in the item really wanted to sell it on their own than they could.  The pawn shop is doing them a service by giving them the money they need now as oppose to later on.  I don't think I'd ever take anything into a pawn shop and expect to get my initial investment back.  "
no that would be pretty naive. but i dunno, it just doesn't sit right with me when some one gets ripped off to their face and there is nothing they can do because they need the cash. 
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Creamypies (482 posts) See mini bio
I've never even heard of it. Is it only showing in the US at the moment?
Posted 3 years ago
Post by billabong7329 (306 posts) See mini bio
Yeah, it's definitely depressing, but when you need the money I guess you have to make sacrifices.  If the pawn shop gave market price for all of the items brought in, they would be broke and in need of money too.  
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Kaboom (195 posts) See mini bio
 
Yeah,its great.
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Snail (772 posts) See mini bio
@creamypies said:
" I've never even heard of it. Is it only showing in the US at the moment? "
That's exactly what I though. I guess it isn't being broadcast outside the US since I've never heard of it either.
Posted 3 years ago
Post by billabong7329 (306 posts) See mini bio
Ah, sorry, it's a show that plays on The History Channel I think.  
 
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pawn_Stars
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Caligula (458 posts) See mini bio
i seen the one episode where they get that Electro-Shock Therapy thing.
Posted 3 years ago
Post by damnboyadvance (33 posts) See mini bio
I've seen it a few times. It's sometimes interesting, but it's weird how he has a "friend" for every little thing.
Posted 3 years ago
Post by billabong7329 (306 posts) See mini bio
@damnboyadvance said:
" I've seen it a few times. It's sometimes interesting, but it's weird how he has a "friend" for every little thing. "
Yeah, if you watch the show a bunch of times it's just the same people coming back over and over again to help them out.  I'm sure that's not a normal practice, but it makes good television so I won't complain.
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Daniel (135 posts) See mini bio
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I was really into this show when it first came on, but since I've kinda fallen out of love with it. It lost the organic comedy that was so charming about it, and now has reverted to just reinforcing the personalities over and over again. The saving grace, though, is that there is some pretty damn cool items brought into the store. I especially like when they refinish old Americana items like Coke machines.  
 
Getting kinda tired of the whole Chumlee bit. And they should probably play up the girl that works there a little bit more.
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Ryax (278 posts) See mini bio
@Daniel said:
" I was really into this show when it first came on, but since I've kinda fallen out of love with it. It lost the organic comedy that was so charming about it, and now has reverted to just reinforcing the personalities over and over again. The saving grace, though, is that there is some pretty damn cool items brought into the store. I especially like when they refinish old Americana items like Coke machines.   Getting kinda tired of the whole Chumlee bit. And they should probably play up the girl that works there a little bit more. "
peaches is kinda cute. and chumlee is getting pretty annoying. but the items that you get to see are generally pretty awesome. 
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Daniel (135 posts) See mini bio
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@Ryax: PEACHES, that's her name. Thanks for reminding me. How can you not have a girl on a show more when her name is PEACHES? That's adorable. ha.
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Vince (66 posts) See mini bio
It's alright. As far as History Channel is concerned, I'd rather just watch Modern Marvels. In Pawn Stars, that one extremely fat guy is just such an idiot.
Posted 3 years ago
Post by Lemon (157 posts) See mini bio
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@Daniel said:
" @Ryax: PEACHES, that's her name. Thanks for reminding me. How can you not have a girl on a show more when her name is PEACHES? That's adorable. ha. "
The reason to watch. 
Posted 2 years, 9 months ago
Post by President_Barackbar (525 posts) See mini bio
I'm fascinated by the historical stuff that often comes into the shop, it's a history lovers dream. I actually visited the shop when I was in Vegas, bought an Xbox 360 from there because my old one had just died.
Posted 2 years, 8 months ago
Post by ThePickle (2,855 posts) See mini bio
Hell yeah I do!
Posted 2 years, 8 months ago
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