This episode of "Pawn Stars" features several items being appraised and potentially sold at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop.
First, a local bail bondsman brings in a rare 1861 Double Eagle $20 gold coin, which he hopes to sell for a significant amount to pay off a bond. After appraisal, the coin is valued at $40,000, and the bondsman agrees to sell it to Rick for $34,000.
Next, a client brings in a collection of Willy Wonka memorabilia, including a golden ticket, a Wonka bar, and the Everlasting Gobstopper. The client is willing to sell the Gobstopper for $100,000, but only if Rick agrees to include a Wonka bar in the deal. Rick agrees, and the client sells the Gobstopper for $105,000.
Later, a man brings in a straitjacket that he claims belonged to Harry Houdini. After consulting with a magician and expert, the straitjacket is confirmed to be one of Houdini's, and the owner agrees to sell it to Rick for $30,000.
Finally, a woman brings in a collection of four volumes of "Don Quixote" printed in 1731. After consulting with a rare book expert, the volumes are valued at $1,500 to $1,800. The woman agrees to sell them to Rick for $1,000.
Overall, the episode features a range of interesting and unique items, and Rick and his team work to negotiate deals that satisfy both the sellers and the pawn shop.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A man brought a 1861 Double Eagle $20 gold piece to a pawn shop to sell.
2. The coin was taken as collateral for a $50,000 bail bond.
3. The man needs to sell the coin to pay off the bail bond.
4. The coin is a rare and valuable item, with a low mintage year.
5. There are 11 different grades of coin condition, from MS-60 to MS-70.
6. A variant of the coin is worth around $250,000.
7. The coin was evaluated by an expert, who determined it was in excellent condition.
8. The expert estimated the coin's value to be at least $40,000.
9. The man sold the coin to the pawn shop for $34,000.
10. A man brought a collection of Don Quixote books to a pawn shop to sell.
11. The books were printed in 1731 and are a fourth edition printing.
12. The books are leather-bound and in good condition.
13. A rare book expert evaluated the books and determined they were worth around $1,500 to $1,800.
14. The man sold the books to the pawn shop for $1,000.
15. A man brought a straitjacket to a pawn shop, claiming it belonged to Harry Houdini.
16. The straitjacket was evaluated by a magic expert, who determined it was likely authentic.
17. The expert found a photograph of Houdini wearing a similar straitjacket.
18. The straitjacket was estimated to be worth around $34,000 to $42,000.
19. The man sold the straitjacket to the pawn shop for an undisclosed amount.
20. A man brought a collection of Willy Wonka memorabilia to a pawn shop, including the Everlasting Gobstopper.
21. The collection was evaluated by an expert, who determined it was authentic and valuable.
22. The man sold the collection to the pawn shop for an undisclosed amount.