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| - So, I went here on a trip to Vegas, because, well, the shop is on the TV show pawn stars. Had to go.
Had to wait in line for 10 or 15 minutes to get in, no big deal. The door guy was cool, screwing around with everyone, said they are the only pawn shop in the country with a velvet rope and a line to get in. He joked around with everyone waiting in line because no one likes to wait. He gets a point for the shop. The guy with the ponytail deserves a raise.
The pawn shop itself was a bit of a disappointment. Not that I was really planning on buying anything, I was in Vegas and lost my ass at the tables the night before. Inventory was pretty weak and seemed like what was for sale was pretty high end and was a bit over priced. No one inside gave us any pressure to buy anything though, that was a huge plus. Although the Jim Morrison painting you see in every episode is not for sale. Weak. Seemed like the best sellers they have are the pawn stars merchandise in the back. All I wanted was a Rick magnet, and that was the only one they were sold out of. Figures. No sale.
Didn't get to see any of the staff that is on TV in the store here but I didn't expect to. I bet those guys spend their days by the pool drinking beer cashed in on the TV show. I hope so. God bless the American dream.
Here is the best part about this place. When I was leaving, there was a cab driver leaning against a customers car. A guy that works at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop (the guy proudly displaying his handgun holstered), points at the cab, yells at the cab driver "Is this your cab?" Cab driver says "Yes." Pawn guy yells at him "Then quit leaning against that fucking car!" Any business that looks after their customers shit like that says something good about the place. Awesome!!!
If you have watched this show even once and have a free hour to kill in Vegas, go check this place out. Take a picture outside of the place to show your buddies. It won't change your life, but a cool tourist trap.
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