Ep 6. Silver, Slots & Robots

The popular reality television series, Pawn Stars, is back with its seventeenth season and this time with episode 6 ‘Silver, Slots & Robots’. As the title suggests, the episode revolves around items that are rare, unique, and intriguing. The show takes place at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop located in Las Vegas where people bring in their valuable and not-so-common possessions for appraisal and possible purchase.

The episode starts with a man walking into the store with a silver toy robot, which he claims to be an original from the 1950s. The robot is a throwback to the days when toy-making companies were competing to create the best toys that could move, light up, and make noise. The man is hoping to get a good price for his robot, but he’s not sure how much it’s worth. The Pawn Star team examines the robot and provides an insight into its historical setting, innovativeness and evaluates its value with experts.

In a natural progression, the next item that is showcased in the show is a silver coin, which belonged to a slave who escaped during the Civil War. The experts examine the coin and try to authenticate its historical significance. The owner is then asked to share the story behind the coin and the journey of his ancestor. The owner's story provides a fascinating glimpse into the past and how one individual changed his destiny. The Pawn Star team then evaluates the coin’s value and decides if they want to purchase it.

The show then takes a turn towards some vintage gaming machines. The first piece is an antique knockout machine, which the owner wants to sell. The knockout machine was once a popular game in bars and pubs where people would place bets on which player would knock out all the other players through a marble-sized ball. The machine has been restored and the seller is hoping to make a profit out of the investment he's put in. The Pawn Star team determines if the machine still works and whether its restoration enhances or diminishes its original value.

In continuity of vintage gaming machines, a slot machine is brought in by another seller. The slot machine has a unique design and is claimed to be a rare find in the market. Slot machines hold a special place in the gaming industry, and their evolution over the years cannot be denied. The Pawn Stars team gathers experts to evaluate the quality of the machine, the history behind it, and the exceptional design that is still significant to the contemporary era. The team then strikes a bargain with the seller, deciding if it's worth purchasing or not.

Later in the show, a silver flask is brought in, which belonged to a cowboy in the 1800s. The flask has a unique design and is claimed to be a remarkable piece of history. The experts evaluate its historical context, authenticity, and value. The show then pauses here for the owner to share the story behind the flask, its significance, and how it stayed with his family for so long.

The episode ends with a unique item that catches the team’s attention. A silver table, the seller claims, is an original from the 1800s, with intricate carving on the legs, and is a rare collectible item. The Pawn Star team evaluates the table, examines the intricacy of design, and the condition of the silver. The team contacts appraisers to evaluate the table, and after rounds of scrutiny and discussion, the team agrees on a final price.

The seventeenth season of Pawn Stars continues to entertain audiences with rare finds, unique collectibles, and historical pieces. The show uses expert opinion to evaluate the items and provide an insight into their historical setting, innovation, and value. The Pawn Star team's expert opinions, the seller's personal stories, and anecdotes, and the historical context behind these items make Silver, Slots & Robots a must-watch episode for all collectors, history enthusiasts, and everyone who enjoys good television.