Pawn Stars Babe Ruth Auto

AnkurJ · April 7, 2011 2:09PM

I'm watching an episode of Pawn Stars where someone walked in with a Babe Ruth signed photo. It was checked by one of their "experts" and was deemed authentic. The expert said its worth $2-$2500, and the IDIOT owner sold it for $1200!

Am I way off, but where can you buy an authentic Ruth auto for $2-$2500? The sig looked very sharp and clean.

AJ

yankeeno7 · April 7, 2011 2:14PM

I saw and thought the same exact thing. Honestly, I think it looked a little off but then again I am far from being a Ruth auto expert. But yeah, I think I would buy a signed ruth photo for 2 grand too!

mcadams · April 7, 2011 8:03PM

<< I'm watching an episode of Pawn Stars where someone walked in with a Babe Ruth signed photo. It was checked by one of their "experts" and was deemed authentic. The expert said its worth $2-$2500, and the IDIOT owner sold it for $1200!

Am I way off, but where can you buy an authentic Ruth auto for $2-$2500? The sig looked very sharp and clean.

AJ >>

As I'm sure you're aware, most people aren't spending thier disposable income (if they still have any) on frivolities these days. I don't find the price range to be that ridiculous, especially given everything else that is still going on in the economy. $2500 maybe a little low, but not ridiculous IMO.

The appalling aspect to me was when the appraiser recommended to the owner that he cut the bottom half off. The item was a postcard of some type with a "To" line on the bottom, with someone else's name there. I always thought the rule of thumb was to leave older items in thier natural state...

AnkurJ · April 7, 2011 9:35PM

The wealthy still spend. The reason he suggested to cut thebottom of the picture off was because it wasn't written by Ruth.

Sean1125 · April 7, 2011 9:42PM

Pretty sure it's a TV SHOW for a reason, we had a discussion here and someone who had worked with someone on the set said it is basically all staged now.

alnavman · April 7, 2011 10:31PM

I saw that episode last night, believe it was a repeat....also saw the episode with the Gold Pants from OSU....does anyone know if the pants are gold? goldplated?? are they 14K? or what? he paid a lot for them.

dzolot · April 7, 2011 11:19PM

I also thought the price was low. Isn't a clean ruth auto more in the $4k range?? $1,200 for that was definitely a steal!! I was also pretty surprised when the "expert" recommended cutting off the bottom!

AnkurJ · April 7, 2011 11:20PM

<< Pretty sure it's a TV SHOW for a reason, we had a discussion here and someone who had worked with someone on the set said it is basically all staged now. >>

That is true, much of the "rare" stuff that walks in is all set up. They had George Washington inaugural buttons walk in a few years ago. Was set up by their expert who appraises for them!

Brick · April 7, 2011 11:51PM

<< I saw that episode last night, believe it was a repeat....also saw the episode with the Gold Pants from OSU....does anyone know if the pants are gold? goldplated?? are they 14K? or what? he paid a lot for them. >>

OSU gold pants are probably a poor investment. The supply has been increasing at an alarming rate and will probably continue to do so for some time.

Garabaldi · April 8, 2011 1:21AM

<< 

<< Pretty sure it's a TV SHOW for a reason, we had a discussion here and someone who had worked with someone on the set said it is basically all staged now. >>

That is true, much of the "rare" stuff that walks in is all set up. They had George Washington inaugural buttons walk in a few years ago. Was set up by their expert who appraises for them! >>

Of course it is. Regular every day items would not be too good for tV ratings.

theczar · April 8, 2011 2:17AM

Of course it is. Regular every day items would not be too good for tV ratings.

i respectfully disagree. if you watch Hardcore Pawn on TruTV the customers are the ratings regardless of what they bring in which is mainly jewelery or low end electronics. i

mlbfan2 · April 8, 2011 2:36AM

<< Of course it is. Regular every day items would not be too good for tV ratings.

i respectfully disagree. if you watch Hardcore Pawn on TruTV the customers are the ratings regardless of what they bring in which is mainly jewelery or low end electronics. i >>

I'd say the items on Pawn Stars definitely play a part in the ratings. The producers apparently agree, because otherwise they would just have people on the show with ordinary items.

earlycalguy · April 8, 2011 4:20AM

they had an autographed Bears football from the 50's the other week. it looked like the autos were all stamped on it. they paid 2k for it.

I am aware of a guy who is a family friend who brought in an Ansel Adams painting and it was staged well ahead of time.

RipublicaninMass · April 8, 2011 5:09AM

yes, they cast for the show through various agencies, cameras are only there certain times, as are the prolific members of the cast. I didnt see the item, but Ruth signatures are very common

mknez · April 8, 2011 7:57AM

<< 

<< I saw that episode last night, believe it was a repeat....also saw the episode with the Gold Pants from OSU....does anyone know if the pants are gold? goldplated?? are they 14K? or what? he paid a lot for them. >>

OSU gold pants are probably a poor investment. The supply has been increasing at an alarming rate and will probably continue to do so for some time. >>

Nice one Ralph!!!

Pawn Stars Babe Ruth Auto

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