Top 20 Most Outrageous Pawn Stars Items
Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most ridiculous, bizarre, and surprising items seen on “Pawn Stars.” What other unbelievable items have you seen on “Pawn Stars?’ Tell it all in the comments.
#20: Antique Duck Press
“Silence of the Lambo”
What the heck is a duck press, you may be asking yourself? Well, that’s a question that most people had before seeing this grotesque episode of “Pawn Stars.” And not to be too graphic, but it’s for, well, “juicing” a duck. A partially roasted duck carcass is placed in the presser and its blood is squeezed out. The blood is then mixed with cognac and butter to make a special sauce. Hey, you asked. Being such a rare and unique item, Chumlee showed great interest in the duck press and offered the seller some good money. Unfortunately, he didn’t think it was enough and ended up walking.
#19: A Dirty Old Waffle Iron
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“Weird Science”
Food items often blend interest and practicality for the right person. But there’s a danger in veering too far in one direction. For example, a customer walked in with a fifty-year-old waffle maker, asking for $100. This item is way too old to be practical, and not quite old enough to make for an interesting historical object. Heck, waffle makers have been around since about the 12th century! The seller knows that she has little to offer, hence the low asking price. Corey agrees, stating that it’s too dirty and rusted to be of any true value, even for collectors. He ends up giving her $50, which isn’t too bad considering she got it at a flea market for $10.
#18: A Tonsillotome
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“Rick ‘n’ Roll”
We go from simple waffle making to one of the most horrific things you’ll ever see in your life. A seller brings in a tonsillotome, an ancient surgical device that was used for removing tonsils. The 19th century was basically a waking nightmare, especially when it came to its surgical instruments. It was an awkward time - we knew enough to attempt procedures, but we just didn’t have the tools to pull it off. This petrifying contraption blends a pair of scissors with a cigar cutter, and the episode provides a truly gruesome lesson in how it was used to remove tonsils. It was scary enough to procure $800.
#17: Silver Tiffany Walkman
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“Silence of the Lambo”
Old walkmans are cool (albeit pretty useless). Sterling silver is cool. Tiffany’s is really cool. Blend them together and you have this wild item that’s worth good money. A woman walks into the store with a Sony Walkman made out of sterling silver. She claims that they were made by Tiffany’s to celebrate the Walkman’s tenth anniversary and that only 250 were produced. Even crazier, this Walkman once belonged to John Entwistle of The Who, to whom the seller was married! What an item! What a story! Rick agrees and shells out $1,250 for the one-of-a-kind device.
#16: A Marilyn Manson Figurine
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“Grand Theft Corey”
We don’t know what’s scarier - the tonsillotome, or this Marilyn Manson figurine. This clay figure was made for MTV’s “Celebrity Deathmatch,” a show in which claymation celebrities fought in wickedly violent wrestling matches. The seller claims that he bought the figure for $8,000, which is certainly a big investment. However, he claims that the doll scares his wife and that she wants it out of the house. Yeah, no doubt. We wouldn’t want to live with it, either. Corey gets the creepy thing evaluated and finds, much to the seller’s remorse, that it’s only worth about $1,500. He’s ultimately offered $500 and ends up walking, probably disappointed that his investment failed so spectacularly.
#15: A Giant Richard Nixon Head
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“RC/DC”
Just one glimpse of this thing is enough to send people into hysterics. Two guys (yes, two) walk into the store bearing an enormous golden head of Richard Nixon, the controversial 37th President of the United States. Rick giggles as the item is carried in and the owner has a huge grin on his face, both relishing the absolute craziness that is the giant head. Owner Paul claims that it was placed in the front window of his business but that he’s now getting rid of it to the tune of $2,500. Unsurprisingly, this also elicits a huge laugh. Instead of shelling out thousands, Rick shows him the door, playfully claiming that he would never buy it.
#14: A Jolly Chimp
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“Monkey Business”
You probably know Jolly Chimps better as “those creepy monkeys from horror movies.” And for good reason. Jolly Chimps are known the world over for their bulging red eyes, malicious smile, and penchant for loudly banging two cymbals together. These were primarily made between the ‘50s and ‘70s by the Japanese company Daishin C.K., but they have endured in pop culture throughout the decades. A lady tries to sell her Jolly Chimp from the 1950s, claiming that it scares her grandchildren (again, no doubt). Luckily, the Old Man was in a good mood that day and waxed nostalgic about the toy before giving her $150 - $50 above her asking price!
#13: An Autographed David Hasselhoff Buoy
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“Riders on the Pawn”
While he’s had a long and storied career, David Hasselhoff is perhaps best remembered running down the beach as Mitch Buchannon in “Baywatch.” A woman comes into the store holding a buoy signed by none other than the legend himself. It’s a fun object, especially considering that adorable little smiley face that Hasselhoff added to the end of his autograph. Unfortunately, there were some problems with the item, most notably the major scratches adorning the surface which ruined the signature. Furthermore, Hasselhoff’s autograph isn’t that expensive, as he did a ton of them. Despite asking for $1,000, the owner walked away with just $375.
#12: Slash’s Driver License
“Sweet Pawn of Mine”
It’s not rare for the Pawn Stars to get items that once belonged to famous celebrities, but it’s very rare to get something so incredibly personal. One man walks in with an odd but amazing find - Slash’s old driver’s license. The real name of Guns N’ Roses’ famous guitarist is Saul Hudson, which can easily be seen on the license in question. It’s a great little collector’s item, but relatively worthless in terms of value. Despite the seller asking for an astounding $50,000, Rick argues that no one will ever pay that kind of money for it. He offers him $1,000 instead but the seller walks, unimpressed with Rick’s proposal.
#11: The O.J. Simpson Bronco
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“If the Pawn Don’t Fit”
The Pawn Stars got the opportunity of a lifetime when a man named Mike contacted them with big news. He was in possession of the infamous white Bronco from the O.J. Simpson case, and he wanted to sell it. This is the same Bronco that was used in the famous chase of June 17, 1994, which saw Simpson fleeing the authorities across the L.A. freeway system. The car is in pristine condition, and the history speaks for itself. Mike asks for $1.3 million, but Rick is hesitant owing to its dark history and not knowing the true value of the car. He ultimately passes, but hey, at least he got to ride in the White Bronco!
#10: Dinosaur Eggs
“Everybody Do the Dinosaur”
You hear the words “dinosaur eggs,” and you automatically assume that they are worth big money! The seller certainly thought so, as she offered to sell them to Corey for $20,000. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and the dinosaur expert put a quick stop to her big ambitions. He identified them as belonging to a duck-billed dinosaur called the Dendroolithus. However, he also states that these are far more common than you would think, as there are “tens of thousands [of them] on the international market.” As such, each egg is only worth between $300 and $600. Corey ended up buying the eggs for a measly $500, a far cry from the initial $20,000 offer!
#9: A Grammy Award
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“Bumpy Ride”
This Grammy award has quite the storied history. It was originally given to Ronald Dunbar and General Johnson back in 1971 for their song “Patches,” which won the award for Best R&B Song. It then made its way to someone who needed legal counsel, who gave it to their lawyer as a form of payment. The lawyer then brought it into the shop, where it was purchased for $2,350. It’s definitely an odd number, but just think – Rick’s original offer was only $1,500! The lawyer certainly knew how to negotiate, and he got himself an extra $850 in the process! Now let that be a lesson to all you sellers out there…
#8: Elephant Waste
“Zoodoo”
Oh, the things that will come into a pawn shop. In this episode, a confident man wielding a specialized carrying case walked into the shop, tickling the curiosities of Chumlee and the old man. Unfortunately, what was inside said case was a disappointing load of crap. Literally. It was a can of elephant waste suitably named “Zoodoo,” albeit beautifully labeled! The seller asked for a ridiculous $10,000, believing the item to be a rare novelty. Or he was trolling. Probably the latter. Luckily, Old Man didn’t bite, although Chumlee personally purchased the can for $20. It would certainly make for an interesting conversation starter…
#7: Exploding Dye Pack
“Corey’s Big Burn”
A man who is definitely not a professional bank robber walked into the shop with a novelty item – an exploding pack of $10 bills. As he and the professional explain, these fake stacks are snuck into a bag of real money during a robbery and are meant to explode upon leaving the bank, coating both the criminal and the money in a colorful dye. This not only exposes the criminal in public, but it also renders the money totally useless. While Rick initially questioned the legality of purchasing and owning such an item, he eventually got the OK and purchased the stack for $175.
#6: A (Stolen) Submarine
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“Sub for Sale”
You gotta be careful with big purchases like this, because there’s always the chance that it has been stolen. Unfortunately for Rick, that was the case with this one-man submarine. Rick states that a miniature sub in good condition can bring in up to $10,000. However, the sub brought to Rick needed some TLC, and he purchased it for $3,000. A lawyer in California was watching the episode when he recognized the sub, as it rightfully belonged to his wealthy client. Turns out, the sub had been stolen from him five years earlier (although not by the seller, whom police claim had no knowledge that it had been stolen). Much to Rick’s probable disappointment, the sub was reclaimed and returned to its rightful owner.
#5: An Old Blood Transfusion Kit
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“Pawnocchio”
It must be exciting to work at a pawn shop. Sometimes people walk in with some old baseball cards or something. Other times they walk in with old blood transfusion kits. No biggie. This kit includes a traveling case, clear glass jars, and rubber tubes. The owner states that she “doesn’t need it any longer” (which kind of scares us) and asks for a weirdly specific $211 for the whole kit. Chumlee offers her $100 instead, but works his way up to $125 after getting a particularly scary and threatening stare-down from the customer. Ah, we’re sure this woman is lovely and certainly not a vampire…
#4: The “Wayne’s World” Car
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“Party On, Pawn”
The Mirthmobile itself made an appearance on an episode of “Pawn Stars,” when Rick traveled to Orlando to see the iconic car in person. The car is a 1976 AMC Pacer, which Rick calls “one of the ugliest cars ever made.” Fair enough. The baby blue color and added flames certainly don’t help. The car still had the original camera mounts installed, although it did not run, and it needed a lot of body work to look like it did in the movie. Due to the car’s rough condition, Rick purchased it for $9,500. Luckily, the car was eventually restored to its former glory and sold at an auction for $37,400 in 2016.
#3: Electrotherapy Kit
“Weird Science”
Honestly, where does someone even get their hands on a vintage electrotherapy kit? The woman in question had what is called a Master Violet Ray #11, an old medical appliance that used electrotherapy to treat things like headaches, acne, constipation and male pattern baldness. Of course, it was all nonsense. Wait, you mean electricity DOESN’T cure acne? Oh, come on! Violet rays were first developed in the late 1890s and eventually prohibited in the United States in the 50s because they were both entirely useless and incredibly dangerous. After testing it out on themselves, because of course they did, Rick and Chum paid $75 for the device.
#2: Liquid Pistol
“Field Trip”
So, it turns out that you can use liquid to fire a gun. Who knew? Craig Gottlieb of Gottlieb Military Antiques was brought in to review a gun, and what he found was simply incredible. He claims that the gun is unbelievably rare and that it used liquid carbonic acid to fire. According to Craig, the carbonic acid would instantly expand into gas, which in turn generated enough pressure to fire the pellet. Despite him praising nearly every aspect of the gun and proclaiming time and again just how rare of a collectible it is, Craig only priced the weapon at $3,000. Talk about a disappointment! Rather surprisingly, Rick bought the gun for $2,500.
#1: Saddam Hussein’s Fingerprints
“Silence of the Lambo”
We all have an interest in the macabre, even if we don’t want to admit it. Rick even remarks that he doesn’t like purchasing things related to evil people, but he admits that there is a market for this type of memorabilia. As such, he showed an interest in Saddam Hussein’s fingerprints. The seller states that he was involved in the arrest of Hussein, and the fingerprints were allegedly given to him as a gift. Now that is arguably the weirdest gift anyone has ever been given. Was a nice watch too much to ask for? Rick had no idea how to value the fingerprints and offered the seller $1,500. The seller thought it could fetch up to $10,000 at auction and ended up walking.
