Middlefork Bob, SASS #53945 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 20 something year old kid brings in a pair of Colt 1860 army engraved revolvers in excellent condition says he found them in the garage of a house he bought??? Really! who leave $5,000.00+ worth of antique firearms in their garage and then moves without taking them?? I call BS on this episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winchester Jack, SASS #70195 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I was walking the dog and missed that part. I did like the 32 roadster from the other episode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi Bob, I saw it and briefly heard something about stolen goods. I was sure it was the pistols. It turned out to be the coin instead. Yep, I think there was something fishy. Regards, Allie Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Dick, SASS #12880 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Is $5000 what they told him they were worth? BTW, they would be 1860 armies or 1861 navies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi Dick, "Worth" is a moving target. (Pun intended.) What something is worth to a dealer who wants to resell at a profit is different from what a seller wants to get out of something. Or, it's something totally different (replacement value maybe) to an insurance company. I do believe they paid him $5000 for the pair. Regards, Allie Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlefork Bob, SASS #53945 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Is $5000 what they told him they were worth? BTW, they would be 1860 armies or 1861 navies. 1860 army's Fixed it. And yes Rick gave him 5K for them because it wasn't colt factory engraving. I was thinking that either this is the luckiest kid on the planet or those guns are so hot I wouldn't touch them without asbestos gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I believe a business person should make a fair profit but ... I stopped watching the program - his last and final offer was $3,200 for a Winchester 1876 deluxe that looked to be 85-90% antique grade. I would have paid the kid $10,000 and both of us would have been happy. Then I could have doubled my money if I sold it PS: Read that each showing is $1,000,000 paid to the old man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal barnes sass #5792 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 There's always a possibility his story is real. A friend of mine does cleanouts on houses repossessed by a bank. He is allowed to keep anything he finds. He has found guns, gold coins, a Corvair Monza Spider in a garage and a number of other items. The Monza and the gold coins are the most valuable finds with most everything else being junk but stuff happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like the show but.... Repeat after me. REALITY TV AIN'T ALWAYS REAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi Royal, Thanks for mentioning that. Hubby was an electrician. Many times, he was there on a gut job where "treasures were trashed." He brought some home. One real cutie was an oak medical cabinet with a marble and beveled glass hinged top. It came with all manner of glass and metal thingies and vials. Also, the 1929 instruction booklet was included. It had been in a leaky basement and was covered with green sludge. He brought it home, hosed it off and I refinished the oak and cleaned it up. It's a cute little accessory to our pool room now. There were also many old lighting fixtures... Regards, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 There's always a possibility his story is real. A friend of mine does cleanouts on houses repossessed by a bank. He is allowed to keep anything he finds. He has found guns, gold coins, a Corvair Monza Spider in a garage and a number of other items. The Monza and the gold coins are the most valuable finds with most everything else being junk but stuff happens.A friend of mine gave me a militia sword that was found in the wall of a Boston house when it was torn down in the 60s.Ya just never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 A colleague of mine's Mother passed away. When they started removing furniture a near mint Remington 1890 police model was found under the mattress. None of the family had a clue it was there. While the show is pretty atypical of how a pawn is run, stuff can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Ya never know what someone will leave behind. Could be someone passed on. And the rest of the family did not even know they was there. but do think a lot of that is brought in just for the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivery Keys #11974 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 They had a sword on there one time that I was interested in buying. Went to their web site which went straight to e-bay. Did a little research and it looks like some of the items on the show may be salted by the producers. Local guitar shops especially seem to have been tapped to bring in merchandise just to get it on air. Continued to research and found this trend can possibly be traced back to the old standard Anitques Roadshow which has been rumored to salt the program with articles brought in from local stores. Regards, and don't forget, if it ain't real, it ain't real, Ivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tennessee Stud, SASS# 43634 Life Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like the show but.... Repeat after me. REALITY TV AIN'T ALWAYS REAL. Utube Bob is right... knowin' you are on camera makes a difference in how ya act. Heck... there was a time when the cameras came on... I tried to cover up my head. ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 It is a TV show!! They make things up. They follow a script. Nothing to do with reality. Lafitte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Reality tv isvery far from reality I have beenon the set of pawn stars several times There mightbe a hint of truth behind the segment Then cameras,and action kicks in If you cannotenhance a story, then you should not tell a story applies Camera anglestell the truth, think about it When thewhole scene of “live” is played out, camera men would be filming camera mentake the recent biker fight on reality tv, that had to been done with severaldifferent replays, for camera angles And yet our underinformed tv watchers, take it in, hook line and all three sinkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Hound Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I like the show for the periodic history lesson on an item, but it is as staged as staged can be. Here is a link to someone who picked out a few of the more egregious incidents: http://centraltendencies.com/2011/03/pawn-stars-is-fake/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 one time I was on the set they had a guy drive from Pennsylvania with two civil war canons on the set we fired them then they hit him with oh golly gee wize I am not sure they are legal for us to buy Sorry Charlie I talked to Charlie on the set, he was devastated, and drove all the way backwith both cannons Worriedthat airing the show might have consequences for him That is not right Pawn stars had enough time to do homework, and they probably did Yet they suckered the guy into the trip, just for one segment of one show real facts for underinformed tv watchers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubbins Colt #7802 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Helllloooooo everyone! Every "reality" show in the world is scripted. Nobody walks into the pawn shop without pre-screening from A&E/History channel. How's everyone? ***Nubbins*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck D. Law, SASS #62183 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I found an 1803 Large Cent in a discarded purse. I was really glad because the purse didn't match anything I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klondike SASS Life #29713 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 They were at first glance an excellent set of pistols. But the engraving was not factory and engraving was done over dent, dings and hard knocks. They were reblued, and not all numbers matched. A great set of pistols, but not museum quality, and not $100,000 quality either. I think they got thme for $20K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Why in the world do people take things to pawn shops to sell them and expect top dollar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shoer 27979 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Why in the world do people take things to pawn shops to sell them and expect top dollar? do you really want me to answer that for you Sergeant, I think we both know the answer to your question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I found an 1803 Large Cent in a discarded purse. I was really glad because the purse didn't match anything I had. You never want to be over coordinated. Sometimes a mismatched purse can be an accent point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I just like to see the old stuff. Except in my mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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