Ep 5. Tripped Out Cash

It's another day at American Jewelry and Loan, and the Gold family is gearing up for a busy day of bartering and buying from their customers. In Season 6 Episode 5, titled "Tripped Out Cash," the stakes are even higher than usual. Les Gold, the patriarch of the family business, is on the lookout for something special to add to the store's inventory. But he quickly realizes that he's not the only one with something to sell.

The episode kicks off with Les and his son Seth discussing a unique opportunity that just landed in their lap - a collection of antique coins from a customer who is in desperate need of cash. But before they can seal the deal, they'll need to wait for the store's expert, Garrett, to come in and assess the collection's value. In the meantime, they've got plenty of other customers to attend to.

One of the first customers of the day is a man who has brought in a crazy-looking tricycle. The tricycle is covered in bright colors and psychedelic patterns, and it's clear that the customer has put a lot of time into customizing it. Les and Seth are intrigued, but they're not quite sure what to make of it. They negotiate with the customer for a while, trying to come up with a fair price, but they can't seem to agree on anything. Finally, they decide to call in Big Joe, one of the store's most experienced buyers.

Big Joe takes one look at the tricycle and starts rattling off a list of custom parts and features that the customer had installed. Les and Seth are impressed - they had no idea that the tricycle was worth so much. With Big Joe's help, they come up with a price that's fair for both the customer and the store. The customer walks away happy with his cash, and American Jewelry and Loan has added another unique item to their inventory.

As the day goes on, the store sees a steady stream of customers with all sorts of items to sell. Some of them are looking for quick cash, while others are hoping to get a good deal on a rare item. There's a woman who has brought in a collection of antique dolls, a man who wants to sell a set of rare vinyl records, and a group of teenagers who have found a box of old comic books in their basement. Seth and his sister Ashley are kept busy as they negotiate with each customer and evaluate each item.

One of the most memorable customers of the day is a man who has brought in a suitcase full of cash. He tells Les and Seth that he's been saving up the money for years, with the goal of using it to buy a house. But now, with the housing market in a slump, he's realized that he's not going to be able to afford his dream home anytime soon. So he's decided to cash in his savings and start fresh.

Les and Seth are skeptical at first - they've seen plenty of customers who claim to have a lot of cash on hand, but turn out to be lying or exaggerating. But when they open up the suitcase, they're stunned to see that the man isn't lying - he really does have a huge stack of cash.

They call in their expert on all things legal and financial, Karen, to help them count the money and make sure that it's all legitimate. As they count, they realize that the man has saved up over $100,000 in cash - an impressive feat, but also a risky one. Karen warns the man that carrying around that much cash is dangerous, and recommends that he consider putting the money in a bank or investing it in other ways.

In the end, the man agrees to sell his cash to American Jewelry and Loan for a fair price. Les and Seth are thrilled with their new purchase, but they can't help but wonder what kind of person saves up that much cash and carries it around with them wherever they go.

"Tripped Out Cash" is a fast-paced and exciting episode of Hardcore Pawn that showcases the unique world of pawn shops and the eclectic mix of customers who frequent them. Whether you're a fan of the show or new to the world of pawn shops, this episode is sure to entertain and intrigue.