Ep 8. Inside Job

In season 9 episode 8 of Hardcore Pawn titled "Inside Job," the Gold family faces new challenges as they try to run their pawn shop in Detroit. Les Gold, the owner of the shop, must deal with a thief who was caught stealing from the store. The thief was an employee who had access to valuable items. The situation becomes even more complicated when the employee tries to blackmail the Golds into giving him his job back.

The Golds must also deal with a difficult customer who insists on selling his grandfather's World War II memorabilia. After examining the items, Les and his team discover that some of them are fake. The customer doesn't take the news well and tries to negotiate a higher price for the remaining items.

Meanwhile, Seth, Les's son, tries to prove himself as a valuable member of the team. He takes on more responsibility and tries to implement new ideas to attract customers. However, his efforts are met with resistance from some of the other employees. Seth must navigate office politics while trying to contribute to the success of the store.

As always, there are plenty of interesting items brought into the pawn shop. A couple comes in to sell a unique piece of artwork. However, Les is hesitant to buy it because he is unsure about its value. He brings in an appraiser who gives his opinion on the artwork's worth, but it's not what the couple was hoping for.

Another customer has a rare coin collection that he is hoping to sell. However, Les is cautious about buying the collection because it's not his area of expertise. He consults with a coin expert to ensure that he's making a wise purchasing decision.

Throughout the episode, tensions run high as the Golds try to deal with the thief, the difficult customer, and their own internal conflicts. However, they manage to come out on top and continue running their successful pawn shop in Detroit.

Overall, episode 8 of season 9 of Hardcore Pawn provides an exciting look into the daily operations of a pawn shop. With interesting customers, valuable items, and personal conflicts, the show keeps viewers entertained and engaged.