How do Pawn Stars know so much?

The items that you see on Pawn Stars are vetted before they are showcased on the program. They aren't being seen with fresh eyes for the very first time. According to Nickiswift.com, items that get the spotlight on the show have been vetted in advance.
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Is Pawn Stars real or staged?

Insiders revealed that there are real and staged elements to Pawn Stars. Mike Hoover, who claimed to be an extra on the show, discussed his experience onset. "[Visited] as tourists and my friend decided to buy a Cartier watch for his wife," he said.
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Do Pawn Stars pay their experts?

Do the experts on "Pawn Stars" get paid? No. According to DeadlineHollywood.com, “They work without a script and they're not paid a dime, but being on the show has boosted their businesses and made them brand names in the appraiser field."
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How do the Pawn Stars know chumlee?

Chumlee went to work at the pawn shop five years before filming the first season, having been a childhood friend of Corey Harrison whose father and grandfather founded the shop.
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Do Pawn Stars experts lowball?

The Pawn Stars often make an opening bid that sounds really low, even after an outside expert has made an assessment of the item and offered an opinion on its value. That's called a 'lowball' offer, and it's designed to get a reaction from the Seller and to test how committed they are to their position.
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When did Pawn Stars get cheated?

In a History Channel segment in 2010, Rick Harrison discussed the time he was cheated by a girl's best friend. A man in a sharp suit was looking to pawn a pair of diamond earrings. Harrison asked all the right questions. The seller gave all the right answers, and even had a receipt.
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Did chum from Pawn Stars go to jail?

He was arrested and later released after posting a $62,000 bond. Two months later, Chumlee was charged with 20 felony counts, including unlawful possession of a firearm. He pleaded guilty to the felony firearms count and to a misdemeanor for having drugs.
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Is Corey still on Pawn Stars?

He can still be seen on Pawn Stars, even if his role on the show has been cut down for the foreseeable future.
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Does Chumlee still own a candy store?

Austin “Chumlee” Russell, one of the stars of the Las Vegas-based “Pawn Stars” reality series, has opened a new candy store, Chumlee's Candy on the Boulevard. The candy shop is located in Pawn Plaza, a shopping complex adjacent to the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop made, y'know, world famous, on “Pawn Stars.”
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Who is the richest person on Pawn Stars?

Austin Chumlee Russell net worth: Austin Chumlee Russell is an American reality television star, businessman, and pawnshop employee who has a net worth of $5 million. Austin Chumlee Russell is most famous for his starring on the History Channel show "Pawn Stars."
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What is the most Pawn Stars paid for an item?

After consulting with an art expert who told him he could expect to net $310,000 for the sketches, Rick talked the owner into selling the lot for $250,000. This is still the most expensive item ever purchased in Pawn Stars history.
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How much money is Rick from Pawn Stars Worth?

What is Rick Harrison's net worth? Rick Harrison is an American business owner and reality TV star who has a net worth of $9 million. Rick Harrison is part of the Harrison family which owns the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Does Rick really own the pawn shop?

Richard Kevin Harrison (born March 22, 1965) is an American businessman, reality television personality, and owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop which is featured on the History series Pawn Stars.
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Do the Pawn Stars still work at the store?

Is the 'Pawn Stars' shop still open? Rick, Corey, and Chumlee might not be full-time employees at the store anymore, but Pawn Stars' Gold & Silver Pawn Shop is still open, and you can visit it any day of the year except for Christmas and Thanksgiving. The shop is located at 713 S. Las Vegas Blvd in Las Vegas.
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Can you see Rick at the pawn shop?

Rick and Chumlee can be seen most weeks right next door to the shop at Pawn Plaza (facebook.com/pawnplaza). Friday and Saturday nights you can meet Rick when he is bartending at his bar, Rick's Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern; follow them here for the latest appearance schedule (https://www.facebook.com/RicksRsbbq).
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How much is Chumlee worth 2020?

The reality star (and if you're a fan you can visit the set) is worth five million dollars! From lavish homes to flashy cars to millions in the bank, Chumlee has managed to elevate his status immensely over the last few years.
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Why does Corey from Pawn Stars look sick?

Corey's weight loss came after a life-changing doctor's appointment. Corey told Good Morning America in 2014 that he decided to get weight loss surgery three years prior after learning he was pre-diabetic.
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Why did Pawn Stars end?

The Corona Pandemic. The momentum of Pawn Stars showed no signs of stopping until world events brought the show to a screeching halt. In March 2020, and during the filming of the 17th season, the Pawn Stars crew was forced to pull the plug on production as it was deemed non-essential work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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How did Chumlee get rich?

He's been with the show since it first aired in 2009. His pay is $25,000 per episode and with his ability to wrangle the best deals on high end items, it's fair to say that he's made his fortune through the Pawn Shop, with some of the credit due to the fact that it's a part of a major reality television show.
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Why was Chris Harrison left out of his father's will?

It is unknown why he chose to cut him out of the will. The document then stated that any future references to his children were about Joseph and Rick Harrison. The latter was named the estate's administrator, according to The Blast.
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Is Rick Harrison deaf?

Conversation. Today we learned Rick Harrison, of “Pawn Stars” fame, is virtually deaf. (Hog related.) We also learned masks are wreaking havoc with the hearing impaired, because lip reading.
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How much did Rick sell the crutch guns for?

1890s Colt .

45 revolver, which he says "sell better than just about any antique gun I carry." Rick's excitement is palpable, especially after the seller, Brian, foolishly reveals he purchased it for $25. They eventually agree on a price of $3,000.
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