‘Pawn Stars’ Fans Sense Something Off About Recent Episodes

While Pawn Stars promises to show real-life interactions in a pawn shop setting, some fans aren’t convinced. A recent clip shared by the show raised suspicions among viewers, who thought it looked too staged to be genuine. In the clip, Rick Harrison heads out to inspect a rare handheld cannon, but many fans questioned the authenticity of the offer that Rick made.

So, what happened in the episode? And what did fans have to say about it?

The Pawn Stars YouTube channel recently posted an intriguing episode featuring a unique item. A seller presented a rare handheld cannon, and Rick Harrison was eager to see it in action. Consequently, they ventured out to the Las Vegas desert to test its capabilities.

Rick Harrison, his son Corey Harrison, and an expert in ancient firearms accompanied the cannon’s owner. They aimed to do something that Rick particularly enjoys: blowing things up. The handheld cannon provided the perfect opportunity.

The owner allowed Rick to fire the handheld cannon and also permitted filming. He believed the footage could enhance its marketability.

As the expert examined the handheld cannon, he stated that similar items have sold for around $10,000. He confirmed that the cannon was from the 1600s or possibly the 1700s and that it was in good condition, capable of functioning as intended.

However, many fans watching the video felt something was amiss. They believed that the owner’s statements about the handheld cannon’s value were inaccurate.

Rick wanted to demonstrate the cannon’s effectiveness by blowing up a teddy bear. They set up the teddy bear in the desert and fired the cannon, successfully destroying it. After this demonstration, the expert revised his valuation, stating that the cannon was worth between $5,000 and $7,000, significantly lower than the initial estimate.

Rick offered the owner $2,000, a bid that did not sit well with the fans. They didn’t think the cannon was fake, but they felt that the expert and Rick were misleading the owner about its true worth.

• “Wait, so the expert says they’re valued between $7,000 to $10,000 but appraises it at $5,000? Something is definitely off.”
• “Right. The value goes down when they are shown to work.”
• “Guy accepted $2,000 is another WTF.”

What are your thoughts on the deals made on Pawn Stars? Do you believe they are all legitimate, or do you think some offers are fake to boost entertainment? Share your opinions in the comments below.

Source: TV Shows Ace