Ep 17. Money in the Bankshot

Pawn Stars is a popular American reality television show based on the daily transactions at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. This store is known for buying and selling unique historical items, antiques, and collectibles. Each episode features the shop's co-owners Rick and Corey Harrison, along with their team of experts: Chumlee, Austin Russel, and Olivia Black as they examine, bargain, and purchase various items from customers that walk into the shop.

In season 19's episode 17 titled "Money in the Bankshot," the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop is as busy as ever as Rick and Corey receive a visit from some interesting customers and potential sellers. The episode is set in their pawn store where customers from different parts bring their prized possessions to sell to the experts in the store.

The episode starts with Rick and Corey deciding to take a look at an extraordinary bank that a customer has brought in. The metal box has a curious design with a monkey on top and is marked with the famous words "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil." The seller is looking to cash in the item and leave with a huge bundle. Rick and Corey lead negotiations as they try to determine the value of the unique bank.

Next, they are visited by a man looking to sell a 1900s- era camera with its original box. He's hoping to fetch a high price for it, but as always, Rick and Corey are not one to be taken for a ride easily. They bring in their expert technician to evaluate the condition to establish its worth and decide if it’s a worthwhile investment for their store.

As usual, Chumlee is also having a good day as a customer brings in a classic video game system - the Atari 5200. Chumlee shows excitement over the classic game console and is looking forward to adding it to his collection. However, before any money changes hands, he decides to test the device to see if it is still in working condition.

One of the more interesting items in the episode is when a woman comes in with a pair of vintage Italian pinball machines that she's owned for several decades. Rick takes a look at the items and even offers to play a game of pinball. However, when it comes time to negotiate, he may have a hard time reaching a fair price and deciding if they are the perfect fit for the store.

The episode does not end on the usual sombre note as the experts are visited by a seller with an unusual interest - a mechanical fortune teller machine. The curious customer is hoping to make a quick profit from a machine he's had at home collecting dust for years. The group goes into research mode as they learn about the machine's history and ultimately decides on its value in the market.

Overall, the episode is an entertaining look into the inner workings of the famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, where the bargaining, haggling, and strategizing is always in full force. Fans of the show and those with an interest in unique antiques, collectibles, and pop culture nostalgia are sure to enjoy this episode of Pawn Stars.