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 they film Pawn Stars in the actual store?

They built a duplicate pawn shop on the premises, but out of sight of the public. The pawn shop clone allowed production to happen without interrupting business in the real pawn shop. That's right. Most of the “Pawn Stars” you see is taped on a set, not in the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop proper.
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Do Pawn Stars experts get paid?

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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Who was the fake expert on Pawn Stars?

Steve Grad was a Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) who appeared on Pawn Stars between 2013 and 2014. Unfortunately, some embarrassing controversies make it very unlikely he'll reappear on the show anytime soon.
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What was the scandal with Pawn Stars?

Chumlee was investigated for sexual assault and busted for drugs and weapons. In 2016, Austin "Chumlee" Russell had his home raided by police who were investigating a sexual assault complaint against the "Pawn Stars" cast member. While he was never charged with a sex crime, the raid proved devastating for Russell.
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Why did chum go to jail?

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Handout photo provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Austin 'Chumlee' Russell after his arrest for possession of a firearm and numerous narcotics during a sexual assault investigation raid March 9, 2016.
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Why did Corey from pawn star go to jail?

Corey Harrison, co-star of the TV show "Pawn Stars," was arrested by California Sheriff's deputies after they said he shoved a deputy and a security guard. Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison, 27, of Las Vegas, was booked into jail Sunday at the Big Bear Lake, Calif.
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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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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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Was chum from Pawn Stars Fired?

But, in 2019, a rumor began circulating that Chumlee had been let go from the popular series. Though he's been involved in some legal issues (more on that later), Chumlee is still an active cast member on Pawn Stars and was even featured in the show's March 22, 2021 return.
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What is the highest paid item on Pawn Stars?

Maurice Sendak drawings are the most expensive 'Pawn Star' item to date. According to both Outsider and Looper, Rick's acquisition of original Maurice Sendak drawings for Where the Wild Things Are in the Pawn Stars Season 15 episode “Can't Pawn Me Love” ranks as the History show's most expensive purchase.
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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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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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What happened to Rick from Pawn Stars?

The show features Harrison and his father, Richard Harrison (generally referred to on the show as "The Old Man") along with his son Corey ("Big Hoss") and Corey's childhood friend and employee Austin "Chumlee" Russell. Richard Harrison died in June 2018, during production of the fifteenth season.
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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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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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Is Rick ever at the pawn shop?

Although Rick is not a full time employee at the store anymore, he does occasionally visit the shop and stay for photos and autographs with fans, according to Distractify. Corey and Chumlee, also part of the Pawn Stars cast, occasionally stops by unannounced.
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How much do Pawn Stars make per episode?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Pawn Stars employee makes $25,000 per episode. With 30 episodes a season, that equates to a $5 million salary.
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Why was Christopher Keith Harrison cut from 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 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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