Ep 6. Father vs. Son

In season 1 episode 6 of Hardcore Pawn, tensions are high as Les and his son Seth clash over how to run their pawnshop, American Jewelry and Loan. Les is the founder of the shop and has been in the business for over 35 years, while Seth is the general manager and is eager to modernize the shop and bring in new customers.

The episode opens with Seth introducing a new idea for the shop: a virtual pawnshop where customers can submit their items and receive offers online. Les is hesitant about this new venture, concerned that it will take away from their traditional brick and mortar business. As the day goes on, the tension between father and son grows as they butt heads over whether or not to embrace this new technology.

To make matters worse, a customer comes into the shop looking to sell a hunting rifle. Les and Seth disagree about the value of the gun and begin arguing in front of the customer. The argument escalates to the point where Les ends up kicking Seth out of the store, leaving Seth feeling angry and betrayed.

While Seth is away from the shop, Les takes matters into his own hands and begins testing out the virtual pawnshop idea. He decides to upload some of their inventory to the website and receive offers from potential customers. However, when Seth returns and finds out what his father has done, he is furious. He feels that Les has gone behind his back and made a big decision without consulting him.

As the episode progresses, the conflict between Les and Seth reaches a boiling point. They argue about everything from pricing to customer service to the future of the pawnshop. It becomes clear that they have very different ideas about how the business should be run, and neither is willing to back down.

Despite all of the arguing, there are still moments of humor and lightheartedness throughout the episode. A man comes into the shop hoping to trade in his old car for a new one, only to realize that the car he wants is out of his budget. Les and Seth try to come up with creative solutions to help him out, including trading in some of his valuables and offering him a loan.

In the end, Father vs. Son is a tense and dramatic episode that showcases the complicated relationship between Les and Seth. While they may not always see eye to eye, it is clear that they both have a passion for the pawnshop and are committed to keeping it running. As the episode comes to a close, viewers are left wondering what the future holds for American Jewelry and Loan and whether or not Les and Seth will be able to find a way to work together.