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Pawn Stars Mixin’ It Up With iCarly Stars

Without speculating or assuming about the fans who routinely watch Pawn Stars and their taste in cable TV shows, I think it would be safe to assume that many of you have kids that watch iCarly, a Nickelodeon sitcom. The reason for bringing this up is that the most unanticipated and unexpected move has been announced; and you won’t believe it.

Later in 2012, yours truly, the boys from Pawn Stars – Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Chumlee (Austin Russell) –  have a guest spot on an episode of iCarly; unbelievable. These pawn shop celebrities in their own right have really crossed some influential paths just by being who they are in their own cable hit series. As unlikely as it may seem, the stars of iCarly will be hosting these guys as part of a story line that takes Sam and Carly on a road trip to the star-studded gambling capitol of the world, Las Vegas.

As it has been released, the need for some serious cash, quick, Sam and Carly stumble upon the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, aka Pawn Stars store, trying to pawn some stuff. From here, only your imagination can guess what will actually happen. Rest assured, any ideas that Chumlee will be any different should be tossed out the window. He needs to be himself, that’s what works in Pawn Stars, and it will work with iCarly as well. Perhaps, some serious teasing and taunting by Rick and Corey can yield some Three Stooges comedy to really add some humor to the set.

How ever it goes, it is a sure bet that the cast and crew of two very popular series will have a great time together. What else could anyone expect? When the worlds of Pawn Stars and iCarly collide, all bets are off, even in Las Vegas, on what comedy will ensue. In fact, I wonder if they have considered the combination of Spencer (the incredibly funny character from iCarly) and Chumlee experiencing a hillarious interchange would turn out? Well, I guess we will have to just tune in to find out.

Providing the best online shopping experience, a pawn shop provides the opportunity for anyone to sell designer handbags, pawn gold, or receive loans for jewelry. To sell watches Boca Raton folks have looked for the chance to rid themselves of unwanted pre-owned watches. They have chosen to pawn Rolex watches to take advantage of our great prices for pre-owned watches. The wonderful patrons of Boca Raton sell jewelry of the luxury nature quite often, so a great selection is comprehensive and incredibly beautiful to say the least.

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Chumlee, Les Gold, and Jimmie DeRamus are Reality Pawn Stars

As promised, we are going to go down the road with some interesting tidbits on some characters from pawn shop reality TV shows. Before getting their big break on Pawn Stars, Chumlee, aka Austin Russell, was quite the avid pawn shop regular. Considered to be like a son to Rick Harrison, Chumlee had spent a lot of his boyhood time with friend Corey Harrison. This time has obviously paid off, and he goes right along with the punches that come his way from the Harrison clan.

Reality TV has  also given some spotlight to Les Gold, a 40 year veteran to the pawn shop industry. This generational family business has been well established and very successful long before TruTV came along for the ride. This reality TV show has a strong following that tend to visit in person at the astonishing 50,000 square foot pawn shop; easily one of the largest in the country.

It would be impossible to not have some success in a place this big. At any rate, Les Gold knows how to run a business. With 45 employees, he has managed to grow an empire, literally, that is managed by son, daughter, wife, and some very close friends. Family is not the real qualifier here either; his two children are college graduates and know their stuff. This is one family in a pawn shop business you do not want to mess with.

Moving on, there is a newcomer to the reality TV stage; his name is Jimmie DeRamus of the new hit pawn  shop series Cajun Pawn Stars. His pawn shop has got to have some of the most unusual characters walk through his doors. While the other pawn shows experience their own wildlife, this place tops the list. In fact, when was the last time you saw a cow show up as a pawn item?

This is a simple example of what you can expect from this series; it’s no wonder they are climbing the chart. To really appreciate what I am talking about, you have to check out this show on the History Channel. Of course, there is a lot more you can find out by looking up information on Chumlee, Les Gold, and Jimmie DeRamus using the Internet. The fun part of this is that you never know exactly what or who will show up at any of the reality TV pawn shop shows. 

Rick Harrison – Buy Gold Or Field Work?

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Pawn Stars takes Rick Harrison out into the field more, making the show more interesting by not spending the majority of the time in the shop.

Watching a pawn shop show has just so long to be a series. This holds true for any cable or network series; the lifespan is finite. Making the material interesting enough to draw a large viewing audience is something that producers probably lose sleep over at some point.

Even so, the current task at hand will involve understanding what the viewing public want to see. Are they interested in drama, action, mysteries, comedy, and so on? The answer is what will drive the motivation to create something bold enough and cutting-edge to hit those elusive top numbers.

An example here is the Pawn Stars series on the History Channel, their content cannot be about clients constantly coming in to pawn gold, pawn jewelry, sell a watch, etc. No, they have to really beef up the antics or drama; make it interesting for the viewership. Industry trends have been for many, many years to include some form of conflict with humor and at least one person being clueless about most everything.

It appears that the executives over Pawn Stars is seeing the need to get the show out of the famous pawn shop and into the field more. This means that, to some extent, the items being sold to the shop will be bigger, stranger, and more challenging to make a profit from after committing to a purchase. All of this can really create a whole new appeal for those used to seeing words flying, pranks being played on Chumlee, or hearing the boss (Dad) make off-handed remarks ensuring that everyone remembers who is boss.

I say if they find that appeal factor to draw in larger numbers and a different demographic, absolutely fantastic! Why, you may ask? This is what creativity in reality shows is all about, connecting with those who pay the bills and look for entertaining television. Okay, Pawn Stars, go for it and all the best!

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Luxury, High-End Jewelry And Watches At Pawn Shops

For the luxury jewelry shopper, it may not be a first consideration to drop by a pawn shop for a look  at some high-end jewelry, watches, and other fine pieces. The mere thought of going to such an establishment may not settle well. This could be a very costly mistake to give heed to such notions. Remember the saying, “…no stone left unturned…”, and consider what surprise awaits for those with patience and give due diligence to the idea.

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Cartier watches are among the most popular among women.

The pawn shop industry has gone to great lengths to improve the public perception to help attract those who can afford the more precious jewelry and other high-end items not typically found at a pawn broker. Some of the brand names that you can expect to find include, but are not limited to, Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany, and Polanti. Luxury watches are some of the most popular items of high-end products in these unbelievable inventories. Not only will they sell gold, jewelry and other precious items, they will also buy gold and other jewelry from customers.

Gold rings, bracelets, and watches will absolutely amaze the most difficult to please clients. Those who can afford the finer things in life, and this includes jewelry and watches, can certainly find exactly what they have been searching for at one of these pawn shops. Surprised? If this surprises you, then wait until your eyes feast on other large ticket items. Are you in the market for some truly remarkable instruments or vehicles? That is right, you can find some of these at a high-end pawn shop.

Located in Boca Raton, Dallas, Hollywood, and other large metropolitan or resort areas, these amazing stores can supply any clientele with some astounding choices and provide tremendous savings as well. So, give a second, third or even a fourth look at your local pawn shop. The opportunity and experience will likely cause you to gain a whole and completely different outlook on what they will do to get your business.

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Reality Pawn Shop Characters

After watching Pawn Stars or Cajun Pawn Stars – or both if you are into all of that – do you get the impression that these are the kind of people you are going to meet when you check out your local pawn shop? Hopefully, your fantasy world does not follow you after changing the channel.

It is safe to say that most people would love to have a great time when shopping at a pawn shop. Do they necessarily want to be part of the drama in person? Probably not; at least for the non-drama seeking folk this would be the case. At any rate,  having a positive attitude and seeking out the best deals will certainly improve the likelihood of enjoying the outing.

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Pawn Stars on the History Channel

From having opportunities to use a pawn shop, people sometimes are so focused on their personal situation that they miss out on the pleasantries the representative is trying to share. I believe that these pawn shop employees are well aware that most customers who drop in are going through some kind of a financial hardship. Their goal appears to be one where each customer is given every positive consideration possible in an attempt to lighten the mood or distract from the challenges anyone may be facing.

I find this to be quite admirable and extremely considerate coming from a customer’s perspective. Seeing businesses taking special care to put the customer first puts the mind at ease. Furthermore, it can reduce anxieties or stress for the most troubled of the clients. In short, be realistic of your expectations when taking advantage of the business a pawn broker offers. They are in business to provide a service in your time of need.

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Pawn Shops Over Garage Sales – Why Not?

Selling personal property is a way of life for millions of Americans. It could be a garage sale, yard sale, estate sale, online auction or any other variation of sales method. Some have taken the approach of foregoing a sale where they have to spend hours out of their day or over a weekend and elected to drive down to their nearest pawn shop.

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Dragging all of your goods out on the lawn is not always the best option for earning cash on the spot; at least not as long as pawn shops are around.

Handing over any of your property to a business does not always come easy; it has its challenges, depending on your personality type and such. At any rate, the opportunity to cash in quick and without a lot of the hassle of garage or yard sales has its advantages. Sell gold, sell jewelry, sell precious stones, and yes, sell your luxury watches, boats and cars. Frankly, there is not much that a pawn shop would not buy. The only catch is that the pawn broker needs to be able to resell anything they purchase.

There is the other side of the business,  pawning your property. By deciding to retain possession of your property via a pawn arrangement, you have an advantage of keeping anything pawned after the agreement has been satisfied. A real plus for the cashless folk, pawn shops provide a great service and opportunity when the tougher times are present.

Consider all of your options when thinking of how you can benefit from selling unwanted items. Give the pawn industry a chance. Let them at least get the experience of seeing you and providing all of the information necessary to have a successful shopping trip.

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Financial Industry Woes Are Pawn Broker’s Gold

Nation-wide success of pawn shops is not a coincidence or a fluke. There are several contributing factors that have made the past five years the most profitable for this misunderstood industry. When people in very high and influential places were making decisions in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s regarding the financial industry, little did they know just how detrimental it would be on a global scale. Likewise, little did they know how much it would influence the growth of the pawn brokering business.

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Finding that pawn shops were truly a great option, millions of people have enjoyed the great deals due to the economy the past several years.

It did not take long for individuals to recognize the potential for being able to get great deals, and also to come across some much needed cash. The business of a pawn shop is set up to handle the onslaught of used personal property being sold to them in droves. Some examples include those who did pawn gold, sell jewelry, and even luxury items.

In the process, what actually surprised those who had not even considered the effects of a down economy on pawn shops was the explosion of interest in not only selling, but buying from these entrepreneurs.

Having such tremendous opportunity and outstanding inventories of products from simple electronics up to luxury boats, pawn brokers saw an opportunity to provide a wonderful retail experience to customers. With no snags to speak of industry-wide, pawn businesses grew substantially in assets and cash flow. During this period, the cable industry tapped into some of this success by springing up a couple of reality shows – Pawn Stars and Cajun Pawn Stars.

Overall, the owners of these successful pawn brokers have been able to provide financial services to customers when other companies in the private sector were unable to due to issues in the banking industry. The next time you may think that a pawn shop is not a good option for retail shopping, think again. They have accumulated tremendous inventories over the years with great deals attached just waiting for you, the next customer, to cash in on their good fortune.

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Is It A Pawn Or A Sell?

At a time in your life when things may be a little tight or some extra cash would be handy for the interim, considering how to quickly obtain that money may not yield a positive result instantly. However, it is important to remember that making sudden decisions at any time is not always the best approach. In fact, personal experience has proven this time and again. It is always better to take the time necessary to weigh the available options for determining the best outcome.

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Deciding to sell or pawn your personal property is the most important decision in the process of doing business with a pawn shop.

A very popular and successful possibility exists when considering utilizing the business of pawn shops. There is a choice to be made that will either provide the amount of money you truly needed, or you can be left with less than you needed and expected. Approaching such an important decision with some forethought can save some real heartache and frustration. Before jumping off of that train while it is still moving, decide if the best option is to sell to a pawn shop or to simply open a pawn account to retain possession when the note is paid off.

There will be those who honestly think that they will not receive as much by pawning their item or items rather than selling to the pawn shop. This is a bit confusing and can leave you with more questions than you started with initially. Putting the options into perspective, it is important to understand the primary purpose of either selling or pawning an item.

Selling has a simple meaning that tells the pawn shop representative you are not interested in retaining ownership at any time. No matter the reason for not wanting to keep the piece of property, once it is sold, you are relinquishing any and all rights to the property at that time.

If you pawn your property, this is making a clear statement that you want to keep it after paying off the note. Some have taken the notion that they will pawn an item for a better cash amount versus selling. Pawn brokers have a great sense of value on used items and they will not put their business at risk; indeed, they are a business, not a charity. Decide if you want your property back at some time or if it is fine to let it go. This can help with using a pawn shop the way it was designed and to your advantage, too.

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Thinking Of Pawning Something Can Be A Good Experience

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Pawn Brokers want their customers to be at ease, to enjoy their experience, and to trust that all personal property will be carefully stored and protected.

The process one goes through to decide whether or not to pawn a personal item can be a real tricky experience. Trying to put some sequential perspective on this topic leans towards the reason for having the notion to begin with. What drives someone to consider taking a piece of personal property to turn over to a business? After careful consideration, it comes down to needing money the majority of the time.

Other considerations that may play a part in this kind of mind-set could include making some change on something that has no personal value any longer, getting rid of property that belonged to an ex-spouse or friend, or even avoiding the hassle of holding a yard or garage sale. Whatever the reason may be to pawn something at the time, the ultimate result is receiving cash on the spot. Perhaps, money being a driving force or motivator is not such a bad idea after all.

Finding the gumption to move beyond the anxiety or concerns that could accompany such a decision to pawn personal items may raise emotions in an individual that make the whole transaction difficult. Some thoughts to possibly help with that include, but are not limited to, speaking with a representative from your local pawn shop before taking the property to the business; read about experiences from others in your area to help discover any warning signs or areas to watch for; and research the value of your item from several sources before accepting a price from any representative.

Researching the cost of your item can be done easily by driving to three or four pawn shops to get quotes from each in order to get your best results. All in all, the process does not have to be so challenging that you cannot function in life. This kind of debilitating anxiety will not allow your thoughts to be clear and will most assuredly cloud any judgement when the time comes.  So, relax and enjoy the whole experience, and remember, you are going to get some cash in the process.

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Cajun Pawn Stars Could Be New Hit

Now, there is a point at which something original does not need a sequal or spin-off. Case in point, the hit reality show, Pawn Stars, is indeed a hit. The amount of attention Corey, Chumlee, and the crew receive has grown substantially since its debut. Being in its fourth season, there appears to be more of the same and less of Corey; he lost 115 pounds. At any rate, the whole notion that another pawn reality TV show is necessary or will be popular is a stretch at best. Move the concept to a part of the country where community spirit about being Cajun is strong and proud, then kick it a few times in the teeth and you get the Cajun Pawn Stars.

I say “…kick it in the teeth…” because the folks have apparently not entirely welcomed this show to their neighborhood, and yet, they are going to get this nation-wide coverage anyway, like it or not. Some comments on the Internet are not even close to being favorable. It makes you wonder what the producers, creators, and so on, were thinking and who they did not bother to speak with to get a feel for the cultural response to their idea. Of course, all of this is opinion that opposes the new series.

On a lighter side, the show is promoting a little twist to shake up the usual pawning aspect of the show. For example, instead of seeing a lot of people sell gold, jewelry, or their fancy watches, you are likely to see a bovine beast traipse across the floor or a donkey grace the television set. Yes, this will be entertaining to some. Let’s agree to give this series a chance and see just how much it makes you laugh and smile. Who knows? It could be a huge hit and become a pleasant surprise.

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Businesses Positioning For Success While Economy Is Suppressed

Leave all of your previous notions about what is profitable and what is not in this new and volatile economy. The rules have changed and are being re-written often to keep up with the global markets that are in disarray. It takes a very astute and business-minded individual to see through all of the fog of bankruptcies, buy-outs, and failing companies. Given the opportunity, one can realize just how much is still possible to gain, even with the money or cash flow being severely disrupted.

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Sluggish times brought about a stunning market surprise among pawn brokers due to a second-hand market.

One of the games, if you want to call it that, is a company choosing to hold onto what assets they have waiting for the government regulations to become more stable in order to make future, long-term plans. One aspect of business that so many do not have a fundamental understanding of is the fact that lawmakers have so much influence and power as to how an economy functions and reacts to policies of an administration in the White House.

Posturing for a position to be prepared when the confidence in businesses returns is part of a strategy some CEO’s and small business owners may take. Careful and deliberate action is waiting in the wings for the time when consumers show a genuine interest in purchasing regularly from businesses, online or otherwise. One industry that has found success in this tough financial environment are the owners of pawn brokers. Their tenacity and determination to find and promote a second-hand market has produced some of the most profitable years of business the industry has ever experienced.

This was done by having the patience to discover and diversify. Not being constrained by employment numbers that represent consumer’s ability to spend, the pawn shops delivered by offering to buy gold, silver, jewelry, and luxury watches. Such a move created a stir and frenzy, to some degree, of a public in need of cash. Pawning items was one aspect of the business that helped to secure a longer term of fairly steady revenue. While clients could not afford to lose their possessions entirely, the pawn option availed them of a solution that was affordable for their budgets and lucrative for the pawn broker industry.

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Pawn Shops Use Creativity To Build Pre-owned Market

Finding the direction we must take in order to discover success in our lives is a daunting, and frankly, sometimes downright tough. Nevertheless, taking control of your life and its current path is indicative of someone who has dreams, aspires to be someone that is reliable and trustworthy, and is willing to sacrifice for a better future. Believing that there is no hope or not a good reason for holding to a faith that life can and will improve with the right attitude and conviction would be ludicrous in the least.

Many have fallen on hard times over the past three years or so; actually in record numbers has this happened. Regardless, many have survived, putting their trust in a system that has proven successful in the past. Down-turns will happen, it is inherent with any democracy and capitalist-based economy. Corrections in markets due to decisions made by those in a position to trade and invest can have very prosperous times. Additionally, these good times can result in over indulgence or behaviors that do not take businesses in a positive direction; hence, bubbles burst and economies suffer for a season.

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Down-turns in any economy have positive attributes by which the most creative business minds can capitalize and prosper.

Discovering new and innovative ways for people to survive, find work, create jobs, and so on is part of what naturally happens; in part due to the resilience and tenacity of entrepreneurs across the United States. Sectors of the market place become more apt to succeeding and actually growing during depressive economic times by stepping outside of the box looking for not so obvious ways of serving a diverse customer base. As an example, consider the pawn brokering industry. These businesses have made some creative moves to capitalize on the strains existing in our current economy. They realized that no matter the income or status of a person or group, they all have surplus items that no longer are of vital interest or considered a priority.

In fact, many have discovered, especially in the Boca Raton area, that they can sell gold that is unwanted to bring in cash for use to take care of bills, provide rent, pay mortgages, and so on. It is interesting to observe the trends within the pawn shop industry taking on electronic devices like never before, buying up Apple products, purchasing enormous amounts of gold and jewelry, and finding that eBay is an ally that can be a profitable pursuit. Indeed, the discovery of a pre-owned market has never been so lucrative; all due to the decisions by those with means and power who never anticipated the ultimate gift to thousands and thousands of pawn brokers.

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Pawn Gold For Cash In Boca Raton

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Boca Raton, Florida is home to very successful Boca Raton Pawn.

Some of the most important parts of considering a pawn loan have to do with your desire to retain ownership of the gold or jewelry you are considering to sell. It has been found that most people who deal with a Boca Raton pawn shop are likely to need cash in hand. With the struggling economy and so many people being out of work, the industry of pawn brokering has literally exploded into a competitor among retail businesses.

Searching the Internet has also become a means by which individuals, or potential customers as the industry likes to call them, have a source for directing them to those pawn shops that tout the best deals around. Selling or pawning an item is the real choice that one needs to consider. Sell gold, sell jewelry, sell IPads, or any other item, and you can receive cash almost immediately. The only problem some may see with doing this is that the sell is final. Seller’s remorse plays no part in trying to recover an item that is sold. For those who make the decision to sell, it is usually a firm one and they do not look back and feel as though they made a poor choice.

There is a safe method for retaining your valuables in the future if a short-term cash fix is all that is needed; pawn your goods. It is not unusual for those with means during a more prosperous and robust economy find their situation being rather desperate and needing a sudden influx of cash. Boca Raton pawn shops are designed to accommodate their needs as well. High-end items are something these pawn brokers specialize in and are prepared to offer some really good prices. So, take heart and know that Boca Raton pawn shops have your back and want to help you in any way possible when the need for cash-in-hand is critical.

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Chumlee Antics or Reality?

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Chumlee is everywhere!

How would you like to own anything you could possibly want? This is certainly a dream of many, but rarely is it ever realized; unless, of course, you are Chumlee of the hit television cable show Pawn Stars. He has become something of an icon, and has done so in very quick fashion. What has contributed to his success, at least in part, is his ability to maintain a straight face while doing and saying some really quirky stuff.

Why does he act this way? Is this really who he is or is it some facade to get the ratings? Only Chumlee can answer these questions. Frankly, to many of his followers, this does not matter. He is one well-liked fella that has a lot of money because of his ability to be himself; at least that is the way it appears. It does not appear he made all that money selling gold or jewelry.

If you had one question that could be asked of our friend, what would that one interesting question be? Here is a fascinating thought; imagine all of the ideas that come to mind when contemplating this concept.

How about this question, “Chumlee, how do you really feel about  the other guys on Pawn Stars?” That could be a real fire storm. Not to create a problem for anyone on the show, but you have to wonder if they really are that mean to Chumlee all of the time. Of course, to them it may not come across as being mean; it may be the best way to deal with Chumlee’s personality. Everyone has their own way of coping with others who really rub them the wrong way. It just so happens that the entire nation and people across the world get to see how Rick and the others cope…or don’t cope with Chumlee’s antics.

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How About The Chumlee Phenomenom

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Famous, fun-loving, and most definitely care-free describes the admired Chumlee.

If you listen carefully, you might be able to hear the cheers coming from the fans of Pawn Stars. Yep, there it is. They are chanting, “Chumlee, Chumlee, Chumlee” and it seems to be getting louder. Okay, so you can’t really hear the  cheers over the Internet or on the cable show, but if you pay any attention at all to what is showing up on the web, Chumlee is getting a lot of attention. By all accounts, he has become the most popular character on the television show, Pawn Stars. This is a show about a pawn shop in Las Vegas where a family spends most of their time fussing and cussing about something that…you guessed it, something that Chumlee did or said.

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Chumlee is by far the most popular "star" on Pawn Stars.

Give the guy a break! Sure he brings the teasing and harassment upon himself, for the most part; and, yes he definitely contributes to his own delinquency; and, of course, he is always looking out for his best interest. But, does that mean he should be tormented and taunted beyond belief? Now that I think about it, yes, he probably deserves everything he gets. Nonetheless, all of this attention has brought him some pretty serious fame and fortune. When the guy goes out to buy a Maserati, this should send a clear message that money is certainly flowing in, and it is doing so in large quantities apparently.

No matter how you may feel about good old Chumlee, he also deserves some credit here. He has shirts with his caricature on it, other items mass-produced that are all about him and his role on Pawn Stars. His namesake alone is probably worth millions right now. In fact, it would not surprise many of us if he does not turn out to be the most successful of the entire clan; now there is irony for you. With all due respect, and Chumlee is due a little bit, at some point this whole series and concept will grow old. When that time will be is anyone’s guess. For many fans, they surely hope that it is not in the near future. As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” Does that mean that all bad things never end? Oh well, that is way too deep for now.

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