The individual brought in a life-size stuffed teddy bear made by Steiff, a renowned company that produced teddy bears since 1900. Steiff bears are highly collectible, and this particular bear has an ear tag, which is a common feature on Steiff products. They are known for making authentic and life-sized stuffed animals. The owner acquired the bear at a yard sale about 10 years ago. They are hoping to sell it for $5,000 but are open to offers. The pawn shop owner is considering getting an expert to evaluate its value since it could range widely, potentially from $100 to $5,000.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
- The text is a transcript of a TV show called Pawn Stars, where people bring in various items to sell or pawn at a shop in Las Vegas.
- The text covers several segments of the show, each featuring a different item and customer.
- Some of the items featured are: a 1933 pinball machine, a life-size stuffed teddy bear, a Mark Twain aphorism, some Bradley watches from 1980s TV shows, and some World War II ration books.
- The shop owners are Rick, his father (the old man), and his son Corey. They also have an employee named Chumlee, who is often the butt of their jokes.
- The shop owners often call in experts to appraise the items and help them negotiate with the customers.
- The text contains some humor, sarcasm, and banter between the characters.