The episode features several rare and valuable items being appraised at a pawn shop. First, a bail bondsman brings in a rare 1861 Double Eagle gold coin, which is appraised to be worth at least $40,000. The bondsman sells it to the pawn shop owner for $34,000.
Next, a collector brings in a Willy Wonka memorabilia collection, including a Golden Ticket and an Everlasting Gobstopper. The pawn shop owner is particularly interested in the Gobstopper and negotiates a deal to buy it for $105,000.
A magician then brings in a straitjacket that he claims belonged to Harry Houdini. After some research and authentication, the straitjacket is confirmed to be genuine, and the pawn shop owner offers to buy it for $25,000. However, the magician declines, wanting to sell it for at least $30,000.
Finally, a man brings in a collection of rare books, including four volumes of "Don Quixote" printed in 1731. A rare book expert is called in to appraise the books, and she determines that they are worth around $1,500 to $1,800. The pawn shop owner offers to buy them for $1,000, and after some negotiation, the seller agrees to sell them for that price.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A bail bondsman brings in a rare 1861 double eagle $20 gold piece as collateral.
2. The coin is graded by an expert and determined to be in good condition.
3. The coin is valued at around $40,000.
4. The bondsman is willing to sell the coin for $35,000.
5. The pawn shop owner offers $33,000, and they eventually agree on a price of $34,000.
6. A collector brings in a Willy Wonka memorabilia collection, including Gene Wilder's hat and a Wonka bar.
7. The collector is willing to sell the Everlasting Gobstopper for $100,000.
8. The pawn shop owner offers $105,000, and they eventually agree on a price of $105,000, including a Wonka bar.
9. A client brings in a straitjacket that supposedly belonged to Harry Houdini.
10. An expert is brought in to authenticate the straitjacket and finds a matching photograph of Houdini wearing the jacket.
11. The client is willing to sell the straitjacket for $40,000.
12. The pawn shop owner offers $25,000, and they eventually agree on a price of $30,000.
13. A client brings in a collection of Don Quixote books, including a fourth edition printing from 1731.
14. An expert is brought in to authenticate the books and determines that they are worth around $1,500 to $1,800.
15. The client is willing to sell the books for $1,000.
16. The pawn shop owner offers $1,000, and they eventually agree on a price of $1,000.