Pawn Stars buys first 3 years of Soprts Illustrated
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Last night on Pawn Stars they bought a complete run of the first three years of Sports Illustrated from some guy for $750. The first issue still had the cards in them. What is the approximate value of all those magazines. How bad did they take this guy for??
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They give the guy a BS line it take alot of time to scan and post a description of eack magazine on Ebay. They just say that to drive the price down on the guy.
But that said don't go to a pawn shop if you want top money! The guy was happy with the $ 750!
They started in August of '54 - so that's about 20 issues for that year and another 2 yrs or 104 more - so that's approximately 124?
That's 6 bucks an issue - there's some issues in the catalog that are worth more money like the first and the second issue - and one notable from 1956 - Mantle - is popular.
Otherwise except for a few more that are in the 60 to 90 buck range - most are in the 5 to 8 buck range.
Of course condition is important.
Having said that - if they don't sell them in large lots or all at once - they could sit in the shop forever?
Good buy, if ya can find someone for a quick flip and make a few hundred bucks.
The first issue used to be really popular - IMO - until SI dropped the bomb and found cases upon cases of original copies and blew them out at 300 per - good buy? IMO - OK - since they were pristine - but it did make the overall value of the premier issue to drop like a rock.
What's the value of SI's now? I have no idea - would like if someone is a collector or knows - would be interesting.
I would say the first and second issues can be found in "Ex" condition for around 80 bucks on EBAY?
edit: I bought the 2nd issue a few yrs ago for 80 bucks - was in "Ex" condition - I just did a scan of some premier issues with many BINs - and the asking prices were really high! Has the value of the first issue rebounded? I don't know - but based on what a few are asking for a graded #1 - I think I should get mine graded!
<< <i>I would say the first and second issues can be found in "Ex" condition for around 80 bucks on EBAY >>
I've got the 2nd issue CGC graded. I paid around $100 for it.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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<< <i>I would say the first and second issues can be found in "Ex" condition for around 80 bucks on EBAY >>
I've got the 2nd issue CGC graded. I paid around $100 for it. >>
What's the grade?
I can't believe what people are asking for the #1 graded!
Maybe I better revisit my stored SIs!
<< <i>Mike ... when did that "find" happen with the SIs? >>
Hi Doug
It was around 1993 or 4. I bought one from them - I returned 2 of them before they gave me one that had a perfect front page - the first 2 were slightly dinged.
They came in a nice binder.
I heard that there was a reprint of #1 - but doesn't have the inserted mailer card. I know there was also a commemorative copy but that one is stated on the front page. Not sure about the reprint - when it was and how easy it is to deceive people. I know someone with a better memory then I will have more info on this.
Did everyone posting here forget that it's a TV show and they stage all the stuff you watch like a Hollywood production.
The pawn shop is no longer the reason they are in business.
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<< <i>This makes me laugh.
Did everyone posting here forget that it's a TV show and they stage all the stuff you watch like a Hollywood production.
The pawn shop is no longer the reason they are in business. >>
What!
Next thing you're gonna tell me - there's no Santa?
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<< <i>There was two 1st edition Sports Illustrated magazines that were sold today on e-bay and they sold for $178.00 & the other one for $187.00 >>
Agree.
But if ya check the entire list - some sold for around 100 bucks and one for less.
It seems to be all over the place?
Good discussion.
<< <i>What!
Next thing you're gonna tell me - there's no Santa? >>
Well there is a "Secret Santa"
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As was mentioned - pawn shops are for people who need very quick cash for whatever reason. Frankly a good percentage of those selling their items on the TV show I would have to imagine within minutes if the camera followed them, would be found inside a Vegas casino at the gambling tables or machines with the money they just received from Pawn Stars.
<< <i>Competition for pawn shops isn't so much ebay while of course that is a factor...their competition really is other pawn shops, and companies such as jewelry shops who buy gold, silver, rings, etc, and also pay cash right away.
As was mentioned - pawn shops are for people who need very quick cash for whatever reason. Frankly a good percentage of those selling their items on the TV show I would have to imagine within minutes if the camera followed them, would be found inside a Vegas casino at the gambling tables or machines with the money they just received from Pawn Stars. >>
Actually, I read that they "seed" a lot of the sellers. They give them the item to pawn, plus a little backstory, and send them in.
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<< <i>Competition for pawn shops isn't so much ebay while of course that is a factor...their competition really is other pawn shops, and companies such as jewelry shops who buy gold, silver, rings, etc, and also pay cash right away.
As was mentioned - pawn shops are for people who need very quick cash for whatever reason. Frankly a good percentage of those selling their items on the TV show I would have to imagine within minutes if the camera followed them, would be found inside a Vegas casino at the gambling tables or machines with the money they just received from Pawn Stars. >>
Actually, I read that they "seed" a lot of the sellers. They give them the item to pawn, plus a little backstory, and send them in. >>
Especially on April Fool's day.
Just sayin....
<< <i>I wonder who here would give more than 750.00 for that lot?????
Just sayin.... >>
+1
<< <i>I thought that the first issue was worth $750 by itself. >>
It can be, I'll sell you mine for that.
<< <i>I've got the 2nd issue CGC graded. I paid around $100 for it. >> >>
<< <i>What's the grade? >>
Mid-level. I believe either a 5.5 or 6.5. I tucked it away, so I don't remember....
<< <i>I didn't catch that episode...I was watching "Pretentious Card-Collecting House Husbands of The Internet" >>
that was you outside my window?
<< <i>This makes me laugh.
Did everyone posting here forget that it's a TV show and they stage all the stuff you watch like a Hollywood production.
The pawn shop is no longer the reason they are in business. >>
Morning,
So True, I've got an old College friend who did some production work for the first season on contract. The show started out about 80% up and up after the idea was sold, because they do get some pretty off the wall stuff. But after a few episodes while planning the second set of episodes they realized that they weren't going to be getting the Rare items that they needed to continue at the pace they were going. It is now just like any other Scripted Reality show. You don't actually believe that all that Revolutionary War to Civil War Arms, Currency, Coins, and Bric Brac actually lives in Vegas do you? If ya do, I've got some.....................................!!
Now it is 90% seeded with scripted back story's, hired Amateurs to play the parts and basically a TV Show....Period!
And as said with all the Sag cards given and the residuals its about the Show not the Pawn Shop!!!
Its not even much of a reality show anymore, just entertainment.
Neil
<< <i>I don't have any friends in the business so I am not up on how much reality TV is fake and how much is real. I just figured that people travel to Las Vegas all the time and now the the show is big, they bring their stuff with them so that it probably comes from all over the country. I figure they only show on TV the goood stuff or the entertaining transactions. >>
I know Auction Hunters is like this and even better, they say so at the beginning of the episode.
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Perhaps the show would get better ratings if after someone pawned a family heirloom, the camera could follow them into the casino to the craps table, and see if they can win enough money to prevent foreclosure on their house. That would make for some exciting TV show drama if the next roll of the dice would mean either staying in the house or going homeless. The wife and kids could be standing there next to the roller and either cheering the passline win, or breaking down in tears when the croupier says, "seven out, line away".
It is a shame that Robinson never made a real SI cover until his 50th Anniversary in 1997.
-Jason
As for the show...yes, all reality type TV is largely scripted. Remember, it's a TV production, not just a guy with a camera. I'm told the show tapes on Mondays.
Something I found interesting - he seems to have a never ending supply of "experts" who come into the store - and for no apparent fee - are willing to give expert advice on something and walk away.
And recently I saw an episode where a guy restored a coke vending machine - and the guy does great work - I've seen him do many others - for 2500 bucks - I thought that was really cheap?
Did anyone else think about that?
I see these shows for what they are - entertainment. But, I see things I would not see otherwise - just like on the Antique Roadshow, American Pickers, Auction Kings etc. Ya learn something every day - ya can't beat that.
<< <i>While we're on the topic of the show...
Something I found interesting - he seems to have a never ending supply of "experts" who come into the store - and for no apparent fee - are willing to give expert advice on something and walk away.
And recently I saw an episode where a guy restored a coke vending machine - and the guy does great work - I've seen him do many others - for 2500 bucks - I thought that was really cheap?
Did anyone else think about that?
I see these shows for what they are - entertainment. But, I see things I would not see otherwise - just like on the Antique Roadshow, American Pickers, Auction Kings etc. Ya learn something every day - ya can't beat that. >>
I agree with ya about the prices charged for the restorations - basically on the low side, sometimes seemingly ridiculously low, for whatever reason...perhaps they see it as an opportunity for free advertising of their services...so in exchange for that they price the restorations accordingly.
I think maybe the experts come in for the publicity of course...but I think also hoping that they might get first crack at purchasing the item, if Pawn Stars buys it?
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
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<< <i>While we're on the topic of the show...
Something I found interesting - he seems to have a never ending supply of "experts" who come into the store - and for no apparent fee - are willing to give expert advice on something and walk away.
And recently I saw an episode where a guy restored a coke vending machine - and the guy does great work - I've seen him do many others - for 2500 bucks - I thought that was really cheap?
Did anyone else think about that?
I see these shows for what they are - entertainment. But, I see things I would not see otherwise - just like on the Antique Roadshow, American Pickers, Auction Kings etc. Ya learn something every day - ya can't beat that. >>
I agree with ya about the prices charged for the restorations - basically on the low side, sometimes seemingly ridiculously low, for whatever reason...perhaps they see it as an opportunity for free advertising of their services...so in exchange for that they price the restorations accordingly.
I think maybe the experts come in for the publicity of course...but I think also hoping that they might get first crack at purchasing the item, if Pawn Stars buys it? >>
Quite possible Steve.
My point was that if I had a store and called a bunch of people to help me with authenticating - unless we share Thanksgiving dinner - are gonna expect something for their time?
Also - for those who've watched the show - I find it interesting that sometimes a guy walks in and gives an opinion after a cursory glance - no loupes, lights etc.
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<< <i>While we're on the topic of the show...
Something I found interesting - he seems to have a never ending supply of "experts" who come into the store - and for no apparent fee - are willing to give expert advice on something and walk away.
And recently I saw an episode where a guy restored a coke vending machine - and the guy does great work - I've seen him do many others - for 2500 bucks - I thought that was really cheap?
Did anyone else think about that?
I see these shows for what they are - entertainment. But, I see things I would not see otherwise - just like on the Antique Roadshow, American Pickers, Auction Kings etc. Ya learn something every day - ya can't beat that. >>
I agree with ya about the prices charged for the restorations - basically on the low side, sometimes seemingly ridiculously low, for whatever reason...perhaps they see it as an opportunity for free advertising of their services...so in exchange for that they price the restorations accordingly.
I think maybe the experts come in for the publicity of course...but I think also hoping that they might get first crack at purchasing the item, if Pawn Stars buys it? >>
Quite possible Steve.
My point was that if I had a store and called a bunch of people to help me with authenticating - unless we share Thanksgiving dinner - are gonna expect something for their time?
Also - for those who've watched the show - I find it interesting that sometimes a guy walks in and gives an opinion after a cursory glance - no loupes, lights etc. >>
Morning,
The experts are paid a Retainer, they are given notice of at least a week when needed (Tell me that isn't scripted!), then a flat rate for every opinion. They get a SAG card out of it (In hopes of future TV Expert Opinion Work) and lastly get that little Residual check everytime their episodes are re-ran, most get to Hype their business's during the show, So There is NO Down side!!!
Neil
The show is shot under an AFTRA contract not SAG, and they do not get a SAG card
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<< <i>While we're on the topic of the show...
Something I found interesting - he seems to have a never ending supply of "experts" who come into the store - and for no apparent fee - are willing to give expert advice on something and walk away.
And recently I saw an episode where a guy restored a coke vending machine - and the guy does great work - I've seen him do many others - for 2500 bucks - I thought that was really cheap?
Did anyone else think about that?
I see these shows for what they are - entertainment. But, I see things I would not see otherwise - just like on the Antique Roadshow, American Pickers, Auction Kings etc. Ya learn something every day - ya can't beat that. >>
I agree with ya about the prices charged for the restorations - basically on the low side, sometimes seemingly ridiculously low, for whatever reason...perhaps they see it as an opportunity for free advertising of their services...so in exchange for that they price the restorations accordingly.
I think maybe the experts come in for the publicity of course...but I think also hoping that they might get first crack at purchasing the item, if Pawn Stars buys it? >>
Quite possible Steve.
My point was that if I had a store and called a bunch of people to help me with authenticating - unless we share Thanksgiving dinner - are gonna expect something for their time?
Also - for those who've watched the show - I find it interesting that sometimes a guy walks in and gives an opinion after a cursory glance - no loupes, lights etc. >>
Morning,
The experts are paid a Retainer, they are given notice of at least a week when needed (Tell me that isn't scripted!), then a flat rate for every opinion. They get a SAG card out of it (In hopes of future TV Expert Opinion Work) and lastly get that little Residual check everytime their episodes are re-ran, most get to Hype their business's during the show, So There is NO Down side!!!
Neil >>
I was thinking to, that as well as all of this, the chance to get on a national TV program, showing off so to speak, could be enough incentive as well for a lot of folks. I mean if I lived in Vegas, and Pawn Stars called me to authenticate some 1960's Topps cards, I'd do it for free, at least a few times until I got tired of it and then yes, at some point I'd tell them I'd want a fee on future sessions - gasoline isn't cheap. LOL
<< <i>And as said with all the Sag cards
The show is shot under an AFTRA contract not SAG, and they do not get a SAG card >>
Ted,
My source told me they had already had or get a SAG card out of it, what's the difference between that, and what is AFTRA? I was always told SAG applied to any speaking part on any production, sometimes even grunts! Is there a special clause/contract for Reality?
Thanks
Neil
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<< <i>And as said with all the Sag cards
The show is shot under an AFTRA contract not SAG, and they do not get a SAG card >>
Ted,
My source told me they had already had or get a SAG card out of it, what's the difference between that, and what is AFTRA? I was always told SAG applied to any speaking part on any production, sometimes even grunts! Is there a special clause/contract for Reality?
Thanks
Neil >>
SAG (Screen Actors Guild) is for film production; AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) is for TV and radio production.
Nick
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Fine.
That's not my point.
I'm "nobody" watching a show and wonder how the shop gets all this advice and was curious "who" was compensating them or did they do just to be on TV - nothing more - nothing less.
And second - like I said - I saw a guy look at something printed - that was like 200 yrs ago - and didn't even consider a loupe - I just found it interesting - the naked eye may be fooled - yet the guy made a definitive assessment - it's just a question.
I have no interest in debating the validity of it's "reality" status.
As I said - I see it as entertainment - and more importantly - I learn stuff about items I would never see or have information about.
The experts probably looked at the item off camera, and like you said, tell us about things we generally don't see.
People probably come from far and wide to be on that show and hopefully sell there item. A simple call to the History channel
will get you to a producer or whoever. Yeah, the show is scripted, edited and made to be interesting.
The experts get a lil free advertising out of it and probably a days pay (based on the minimum rate I'd assume.
Steve
<< <i>Maybe they did it just to meet Chumlee and get his autograph? >>
Now that's funny!
<< <i>You could always keep an eye out for the SIs to show up on their ebay account. >>
Is that the pawnshop ebay account Jeff?
I saw this - not bad: I had to steal the URL from the "source."
My favorite is Chumeister!
The guy is the classic dumbass. But ya gotta love the guy.
James