10 yrs in the business
i can honestly say they don't show alot of what you really have to go through and all the literature you have to have on hand when something comes in. As for all the experts they have, that's rare. there are alot of things that go on behind the scenes you don't see, just the stuff that the history channel thinks will make it interesting. I've been through a few break in's, pulled my gun on 2 guys and had a guy shooting heroin in the parking lot with 2 other guys. So sure the show is ok, but just like jimmy houston fishing show there are alot of down time that you don't see. i like the show though but just like any owner of a pawnshop it's about the dollar. wonder how long this show will be on, i give it a few years. The guys are likeable and they get some items you wouldn't see in a normal store. then again look at where they are. from what i've heard there are pawnshops in nevada that will loan on your car if you own it. me and my wife ( she has 17 yrs in the business ) watch it from time to time and laugh at some of the things customers bring in. i always love the people who come in and say i bought this ring for X amount of dollars and it's worth X amount of dollars but then i pull a ring out like theirs or better and show them i'd sell them it cheaper then their asking. The line that always gets me is the people who come in and say I'll be back to get it. My response is if that was the case then i wouldn't have anything to sell because everyone picked up their item. Just my 02 cents on the show, good show though just like any job they don't show the down time or issues involving stolen items or other issues you have to deal with.