Ep 3. Storm's a-Brewin'

In Hardcore Pawn season 2 episode 3 titled "Storm's a-Brewin'," the team at American Jewelry and Loan prepares for Hurricane Katrina, which threatens to hit Detroit. The pawnshop must secure their items and prepare for potential flooding and power outages.

As they make necessary preparations, Les, the owner of American Jewelry and Loan, receives a call from a man who claims to have a collection of rare gold coins. Les is skeptical and decides to have Ashley, his daughter and the shop's COO, evaluate the coins. Ashely quickly realizes that the coins are counterfeit, but the man refuses to believe her and becomes confrontational.

Meanwhile, Seth, Les' son and the shop's manager, deals with a customer who wants to pawn his custom-made motorcycle. The bike is worth a significant amount of money, but Seth is hesitant to accept it because he's unsure of the customer's ability to repay the loan. To make matters worse, the customer becomes aggressive and demands that Seth accept the bike.

As the storm nears, the shop experiences a power outage, and Les decides to close early to ensure the safety of his team and his assets. However, when a group of people arrive at the shop seeking shelter from the storm, Les and his team are faced with the difficult decision of either letting them into the shop or turning them away.

The episode concludes as the storm hits Detroit and the team at American Jewelry and Loan is forced to face the aftermath. They must assess their inventory for any potential damages, including flood and water damage, and continue to serve customers in a challenging post-storm environment.

Overall, "Storm's a-Brewin'" highlights the challenges faced by business owners in the face of natural disasters and showcases the resilience of the team at American Jewelry and Loan in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.