Anybody see Shat on Pickers last night ?

[jds1911a1]

More and more I am having trouble getting into these shows. It's like Shat in Generations, deep down I know it's not real. Pawn Stars is at least somewhat educational, but every other time Rick opens his mouth I'm like, "Oh yeah, you didn't just google that."

There is an old addage from Winston Churchill that an uneducated man should own a book of quotations... which correlates to this you don't have to be formally educated to know alot if you READ A BOOK. Yes he may google stuff but 20plus years of experience help

[samurainoir]

Did those Superman carnival prizes in the first segment come in red and yellow? In those colours I thought they might be Captain Marvels.

[Adam West]

Oh, I'm sure Shatner can afford it...

There's one on Ebay right now that's 200 lbs and the seller wants $2,000 for it.

I think the one they bought was much nicer looking and weighed 600-700 lbs I think.

[Adam West]

I don't think it would be too difficult. I would think as long as you have paid property taxes and any other applicable tax, the Federal government doesn't get involved. Now getting in and out of the country or claiming residency might be a different story.

[Mikey]

A bit off topic ........

I always wondered how it works for non USA citizens (even rich celebs) buying houses in the US ?

Or is it easy because Shat's wife is probably American ?

[Sideshow Spock]

I'm normally the cynic, but I doubt they would hire a local actor to show up at their shop three different times. I'm guessing the guy keeps contacting the show (like most of the "customers" do) with his high-end stuff so he can keep getting his mug on TV. Good for his "career", after all. He certainly tries to make his appearances memorable by playing the hammy jerk..

[EMCE Hammer]

Yeah, Rick seems to know way too much about everything considering he claims he dropped out of high school in the 10th grade.

I fell off the Pawn Stars train when I kept seeing the same "customer" try to sell championship rings, Lombardi trophies, vintage detonators, etc. Turns out he is an actor:

http://www.tonyzanlungo.com/

I noticed that he turned-up more than once. I foolishly assumed he was a local that cruised auctions and estate sales. I still like the show, but a little of the shine is off. And what a nice coincidence that no matter whose handwriting is in question, the "forensic document guy" can authenticate it in thirty seconds or less. I do buy into the Clark County curator guy, he's probably an actor too:-(

[Hector]

I think they payed way too much for that mill stone.

Oh, I'm sure Shatner can afford it...

[tomstoyz2]

I've often wondered how real or fake those shows are. but, they're kinda fun to watch. I like Amer. Pickers better.

The ones that get on my last nerve are the 2 "Storage Unit Auction" shows. They both seem SO fake.

[The Nawd]

he reminds me of Bill Nye

Yay! I'm not the only one who thinks that!

[Mego Magyar]

....man that chick designer was pretty hot

Agreed!!

[Mikey]

Frank seems more realistic as a regular guy

Mike seems like an actor

Maybe because he reminds me of Bill Nye

[Adam West]

He actually does seem to know quite a bit about the merchandise at least probably from seeing similar items and learning over the years.

His side commentary talking about the history, etc. obviously was researched and dubbed in. It doesn't make me think any better or less of him....I just think it adds some interesting education to the show...it is the History channel after all.

[megomania]

More and more I am having trouble getting into these shows. It's like Shat in Generations, deep down I know it's not real. Pawn Stars is at least somewhat educational, but every other time Rick opens his mouth I'm like, "Oh yeah, you didn't just google that."

Yeah, Rick seems to know way too much about everything considering he claims he dropped out of high school in the 10th grade.

I fell off the Pawn Stars train when I kept seeing the same "customer" try to sell championship rings, Lombardi trophies, vintage detonators, etc. Turns out he is an actor:

http://www.tonyzanlungo.com/

[jwyblejr]

All those Star Trek puns were getting to me.