Pawn Stars Deals That Nearly Bankrupted the Shop

Oct 21, 2025

Even the most experienced negotiators can make costly mistakes — and the crew at Pawn Stars is no exception. Over the years, Rick, Corey, and Chumlee have struck some deals that turned out to be way less valuable than they hoped, costing the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop big time. From overpriced antiques to fake collectibles and risky gambles, these are the deals that almost bankrupted the Pawn Stars. Find out which bad buys taught them the hardest lessons in the business of pawning.