Pawn Stars

Austin · 05-20-2010, 02:28 PM

Does anyone watch Pawn Stars? There was a guy that came into the shop wanting to sell a Datsun 280Z 10 Anniversary. Here is a quick version of how it went.

Pawn Stars: So how much are you looking to get for this?
Seller: I would really like to get $26k for it.
Pawn Stars: I'll give you $4k.
Seller: Oh come on. It dives great, no problems. This could sell for $60k.
Pawn Stars: This thing needs a lot of work.
Seller: Ok, $4k.
Pawn Stars: Let my mechanic look at it and make sure there isn't anything really wrong with it.
Seller: Ok.
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Mechanic: Do not buy this car, not even at $4k.
Pawn Stars: Sorry man, I can't buy this car.
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Seller: These guys don't have any idea what they are talking about. Jerks said they would give me $4k and then they backed out.

wishihadnav · 05-20-2010, 02:53 PM

^^hahah!.i've seen that show..

Lug · 05-20-2010, 02:53 PM

That show reminds me of Deadliest Catch. I have no idea why I like it but can't stop watching it!

antman22 · 05-20-2010, 03:24 PM

I've caught this show on occasion, its pretty amusing. Watching the deal go down is great. Seller wants 10k, Buyer offers 2k. Ends up at 3k, Buyer spends 2k to restore and sells it off at auction for 20k. Pretty good business model if you ask me.

They had a tow truck driver trade in a legit shelby cobra chassis/body once...i think he brought it off the guy for 20k, restored it, sold it for 125k.

Lemers · 05-20-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by antman22

I've caught this show on occasion, its pretty amusing. Watching the deal go down is great. Seller wants 10k, Buyer offers 2k. Ends up at 3k, Buyer spends 2k to restore and sells it off at auction for 20k. Pretty good business model if you ask me.

They had a tow truck driver trade in a legit shelby cobra chassis/body once...i think he brought it off the guy for 20k, restored it, sold it for 125k.

Yeh I saw that show. He had it restored and drove it on a track. The grand dad is still trying to het to 60 mph. Didn't he put over 100k into the restore? Still made a lot of money but tied up and risk a lot in the car.

nogoodname · 05-20-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by antman22

I've caught this show on occasion, its pretty amusing. Watching the deal go down is great. Seller wants 10k, Buyer offers 2k. Ends up at 3k, Buyer spends 2k to restore and sells it off at auction for 20k. Pretty good business model if you ask me.

They had a tow truck driver trade in a legit shelby cobra chassis/body once...i think he brought it off the guy for 20k, restored it, sold it for 125k.

I think it was bought at 14K or 15K. I remember that episode.

MC · 05-20-2010, 03:38 PM

yeah i like watching the show.. especially when it replays at like 3am and nothing is on..

05-20-2010, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Austin Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 53 Drives: 2007 350z Rep Power: 15	Pawn Stars Does anyone watch Pawn Stars? There was a guy that came into the shop wanting to sell a Datsun 280Z 10 Anniversary. Here is a quick version of how it went. Pawn Stars: So how much are you looking to get for this? Seller: I would really like to get $26k for it. Pawn Stars: I'll give you $4k. Seller: Oh come on. It dives great, no problems. This could sell for $60k. Pawn Stars: This thing needs a lot of work. Seller: Ok, $4k. Pawn Stars: Let my mechanic look at it and make sure there isn't anything really wrong with it. Seller: Ok. . . . Mechanic: Do not buy this car, not even at $4k. Pawn Stars: Sorry man, I can't buy this car. . . . Seller: These guys don't have any idea what they are talking about. Jerks said they would give me $4k and then they backed out.

05-20-2010, 02:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	That show reminds me of Deadliest Catch. I have no idea why I like it but can't stop watching it! __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

05-20-2010, 03:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	yeah i like watching the show.. especially when it replays at like 3am and nothing is on.. __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

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wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	^^hahah!.i've seen that show..

05-20-2010, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I've caught this show on occasion, its pretty amusing. Watching the deal go down is great. Seller wants 10k, Buyer offers 2k. Ends up at 3k, Buyer spends 2k to restore and sells it off at auction for 20k. Pretty good business model if you ask me. They had a tow truck driver trade in a legit shelby cobra chassis/body once...i think he brought it off the guy for 20k, restored it, sold it for 125k.