Ep 24. Pawnasaurus Rex

Pawn Stars Season 19 Episode 24, titled "Pawnasaurus Rex," sees the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, Nevada bustling with excitement. From rare books to antique toys, the pawn shop has seen it all. But in this episode, the team is in for a unique surprise.

The episode begins with a customer walking in with an intriguing item - a Tyrannosaurus Rex tooth. As expected, the pawn shop is always looking for unusual and rare objects, and the appearance of this fossilized tooth has the team curious. The seller explains that the tooth was found in Montana and is estimated to be around 70 million years old, which makes it an extremely rare piece. The shop's paleontology consultant examines the tooth and is surprised to see that it is an almost complete tooth - a find not usually seen.

Meanwhile, Chumlee is at another part of the shop, gazing at one of his old toys, a red Ferrari. Rick joins in, but he isn't interested in Chumlee's toy car. Instead, he discovers a first edition of "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton hidden in its glove compartment. Rick is excited as this rare book is considered one of the most influential works of the 20th century. While it has some wear and tear, it is in great condition, and its value is estimated to be around $5,000.

Back to the main shop floor, a customer walks in with a replica of a 1950s barber chair. The chair looks similar to the one that was used by Elvis Presley, and the seller claims that it is the real deal. Rick is skeptical and decides to bring in an expert to authenticate it. The expert examines the chair and discovers that it seems to be a vintage replica from the 1960s rather than the original item. Despite that, Rick offers to purchase it, and the seller agrees to the deal.

Further into the episode, a seller walks into the shop with an old modified fire engine dating back to the early 1900s. The fire engine was purchased for $450 about 30 years ago and has been modified since then. The seller would like to sell it as he doesn't have enough space for it. Rick calls in his expert restorer Danny "The Count" Koker, who specializes in restoring vintage cars, bikes, and countless other items. After assessing the truck, Danny is optimistic that he can restore it to its original state.

Later in the episode, a customer walks in with an antique musical instrument - a Bass Recorder. The seller claims that it belonged to his grandfather and has been passed down to him. However, as the team examines it, they realize that it's a very rare instrument. Corey and Chumlee don't know much about it, so they call in a specialist. The specialist identifies it as an 18th-century French-made Bass Recorder, which was the largest of its kind. The instrument has the original box and is in immaculate shape, making it a valuable piece of history.

Finally, a customer walks into the pawn shop with a collectible. He has brought in a set of original trading cards from the first-ever Star Wars movie. The cards are from 1977 and are in mint condition. Each card has a different character from the first film, making it an excellent collectible for any Star Wars fans. Because the cards aren't a complete set, the value is slightly lower. However, the seller is still hoping to get a good price for his unique item.

Overall, Pawn Stars Season 19 Episode 24 is an action-packed episode with lots of unique and rare finds. The episode shows the team's expertise and their willingness to go to great lengths to authenticate an item. Despite some disappointments, the team shows that they are always ready to make a deal and value each customer's visit to the shop. "Pawnasaurus Rex" is a must-watch for any pawn shop enthusiasts looking to catch some of the exciting deals.