Ep 2. Whack Job

In Hardcore Pawn season 3 episode 2 titled Whack Job, viewers are taken on a wild ride through the world of high-stakes pawnbroking. The series follows the day-to-day operations of American Jewelry and Loan, a family-owned pawn shop in Detroit, Michigan, as they negotiate deals with customers looking to sell or pawn their valuable items.

In this episode, the staff of American Jewelry and Loan have to deal with all types of customers, including some "whack jobs" who are more than a little unhinged. From a biker selling a gold Harley Davidson watch to a woman trying to pawn an ancient Egyptian mummy case, the pawnbrokers must navigate some seriously weird waters.

One of the central conflicts in the episode revolves around a man named Crazy Greg. Greg is well-known to the American Jewelry and Loan staff as a volatile, unpredictable character who has a habit of causing problems and getting into fights. He comes into the shop looking to sell a truck, but Les Gold, the owner of American Jewelry and Loan, is hesitant to deal with him.

As the negotiations drag on, tensions begin to rise. Crazy Greg becomes increasingly agitated and confrontational, leading the other customers and employees to worry that things might spiral out of control. The American Jewelry and Loan team must use their best negotiation tactics to keep the situation from getting violent while still getting the best deal for the shop.

Meanwhile, another customer comes into the shop looking to sell a mysterious box. The box has apparently been in the customer's family for generations, and they believe it might contain something valuable. The American Jewelry and Loan staff are intrigued, but skeptical - they've been burned before by customers who claim to have hidden treasure.

The episode also explores some of the personal dynamics between the members of the American Jewelry and Loan staff. Les Gold's son, Seth, is often in charge of negotiating deals with customers, and he sometimes clashes with his father over the direction of the business. At the same time, Ashley, Les's daughter, is frustrated with the way her family treats her like a secretary, even though she wants to be more involved in the decision-making process.

All of these elements come together to create an intense, fast-paced episode of Hardcore Pawn that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With its mix of high-stakes bargaining, personal drama, and bizarre characters, Whack Job is a must-watch for fans of reality TV.