Pawn Queens

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  • 2010
  • 1 Season
  • 4.8  (72)

Pawn Queens is a reality television show that aired on TLC in 2010. The show follows the lives of three pawn shop owners in the Chicago area: Tom Brunzelle, Minda Grabiec, and Nikki Ruehl. The show focuses on their daily interactions with customers, the unique items that come into their pawn shops, and the challenges they face in the competitive pawn industry.

Tom Brunzelle is the owner of Aragona Pawn, a pawn shop he inherited from his father. He takes pride in his shop and is passionate about the pawn industry. He is careful about what he buys and sells, as he wants to make sure he is getting a fair deal. Tom is also a family man and a devout Catholic.

Minda Grabiec is the owner of A to Z Pawn, which she started with her husband. She is a savvy businesswoman and is always looking for innovative ways to grow her business. Minda has a sharp eye for diamonds and other valuable items, and she is not afraid to take risks to make a profit. She is also a mom to three young children, making her balancing act between work and family all the more impressive.

Nikki Ruehl is the owner of Nikki's Wholesale Jewelry and Pawn, which she started after working in the pawn industry for over a decade. She has a keen eye for unique items and enjoys the thrill of the hunt when it comes to finding valuable items to sell. Nikki is tough but fair with her customers and is not afraid to speak her mind. She is also a devoted wife and mother of two.

The show follows the three pawn shop owners as they navigate their personal and professional lives. They deal with a wide range of customers, from those who are in desperate need of money to those who want to sell their items for a profit. The items that come into their shops are equally as varied, from jewelry and high-end watches to vintage motorcycles and rare memorabilia.

Throughout the show, the Pawn Queens also face competition from other pawn shops in the area. They must constantly adapt and evolve their businesses to stay ahead of the game. They attend auctions and flea markets to find unique items to sell, and they use social media and other marketing tactics to attract new customers.

One of the unique aspects of Pawn Queens is the female perspective it brings to the male-dominated pawn industry. Tom, Minda, and Nikki are all successful business owners and savvy negotiators. They show that women can thrive in this industry and bring a fresh perspective to the world of pawn.

Overall, Pawn Queens is an entertaining and informative show that gives viewers insight into the world of pawn shops. It showcases the unique items that come into the pawn shops and the challenges that come with the territory. The show's focus on three female pawn shop owners adds a unique perspective to the genre and makes for an interesting watch.

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Seasons
You Break It You Buy It
10. You Break It You Buy It
May 25, 2011
When Minda breaks a pricey guitar Nikki demands that she pay up. Minda doesn't take it seriously until Nikki threatens to walk out on the partnership. Meanwhile, the girls are presented with a wedding kimono that could be the deal of the year.
Marketing Madness
9. Marketing Madness
May 25, 2011
Nikki can't find common ground with Minda, Tom and Greg on their quest for an expensive advertising campaign that could put the Pawn Shop's finances in jeopardy.
House Divided
8. House Divided
May 18, 2011
Nikki and Minda's disagreement on the storefront display threatens to ruin their partnership. Meanwhile, a gamble on a rare Mustang convertible has Minda tickled pink, while Nikki weighs buying a guitar.
Looming Deadline
7. Looming Deadline
May 18, 2011
Nikki and Minda clash over the looming deadline of an inventory report for the police. Following a screaming match, Nikki takes a ride on a mechanical bull.
Going, Going, Gone
6. Going, Going, Gone
May 12, 2011
Tom and Minda buy a refrigerator from the 1930's. When Minda reveals that the shop made money at the end of the fiscal year, she trusts Greg and Tom to throw a party.
Price of Busincess
5. Price of Busincess
May 12, 2011
Nikki and Minda realize some gold jewelry they bought and sold was actually stolen merchandise. Tom complicates matters when he risks hundreds on the makeover of a fire truck pedal car.
Supply and Demand
4. Supply and Demand
May 5, 2011
Minda and Nikki are desperate for cash to pay the tax bill. They bring some expensive items and guitars to auction while they wait for other big bets to pay off.
Bring on the Knight
3. Bring on the Knight
May 5, 2011
Meet the business savvy ladies who run the only female pawnshop in Naperville, Minda and Nikki. Along with their partners Greg and Tom we see these in action as they buy and sell female focused items.
Diamonds Go Missing
2. Diamonds Go Missing
November 18, 2010
A woman comes to collect her diamond ring she used as collateral for a loan. Nikki and Tom can't find the ring and if it doesn't turn up the shop will have to pay the furious woman $10,000.
Golden Barbie
1. Golden Barbie
November 18, 2010
Minda and Nikki run a pawn shop with partners Greg and Tom. Tom gambles on an antique stove. Further complicating matters is a vintage doll.
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  • Premiere Date
    November 18, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    4.8  (72)