Ep 16. Rock Bottom

In season 9 episode 16 of Pawn Stars, titled "Rock Bottom", viewers are taken on a journey through the fascinating world of pawnbroking with the Harrison family. The episode begins with Rick and his son Corey examining an unusual item that has been brought in by a potential customer - a vintage Coca-Cola machine from the 1950s, which the owner claims is still in working condition.

As they inspect the machine, Rick and Corey start to notice a few issues with it - the bearings are worn out, the wiring is frayed, and there are a number of other small problems that need to be fixed. However, the owner is unwilling to lower his asking price, leading Rick and Corey to have to make a difficult decision about whether or not to take a chance on the machine.

Meanwhile, Chumlee is hard at work cleaning out the back room of the pawn shop, where he comes across a strange-looking guitar. As he examines it more closely, he realizes that it is a rare Gretsch Country Club guitar from the 1950s. Excited by the discovery, Chumlee takes the guitar to Rick to get it appraised and to see whether or not it might be worth investing in.

After examining the guitar, Rick is impressed by its quality and rarity and decides to have it appraised by a music expert. The appraiser tells Rick that the guitar is one of the best examples of its kind that he has ever seen and that it could be worth a significant amount of money. However, because it is a niche item, finding the right buyer for the guitar may take some time.

Later in the episode, a customer comes into the shop with a collection of precious gemstones that he hopes to sell. The gemstones are all of a very high quality, but the seller is a little cagey about where he obtained them, leading Rick and his team to be a little suspicious about their origins.

To try to determine whether or not the gemstones are legitimate, Rick contacts an independent appraiser who specializes in precious stones. The appraiser tells Rick that the gemstones are indeed genuine and that they are of exceptional quality. However, because they have such a high value, Rick and his team will need to be extremely careful when selling them to make sure that they don't get cheated or taken advantage of.

Throughout the episode, the team at the pawn shop faces many challenges, from negotiating prices with sellers to finding the right buyers for high-end items. However, their experience and expertise allow them to navigate these challenges with ease, and they ultimately come out on top, finding success in the often-unpredictable world of pawnbroking.

Overall, "Rock Bottom" is a fascinating and engaging episode of Pawn Stars that showcases the unique and often surprising world of pawnbroking. From vintage Coca-Cola machines to rare guitars and precious gemstones, this episode has something for everyone and is sure to captivate viewers from start to finish.