Ep 8. Pawning For Treble

Pawn Stars season 17 episode 8 titled "Pawning For Treble" follows the team at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas as they come across an intriguing and rare collection of music memorabilia. The shop's owner, Rick Harrison, is particularly excited about this collection as he is a big music lover himself.

The episode kicks off with a seller bringing in a guitar that he claims once belonged to rock icon Eddie Van Halen. The guitar looks impressive, and the seller has some documentation to back his claim. Rick, who is a big Van Halen fan, is naturally interested in the item, and the two engage in some haggling.

While this is unfolding, Chumlee, who is always up for a good laugh, finds a fascinating toy from the 1950s. The toy showcases a clown that does somersaults and has a hilarious facial expression that elicits laughter from everyone in the room.

Next, a seller brings in an old record store sign featuring Elvis Presley. The sign is in great condition, and it takes Rick and his team a little while to determine its value. Given the passion Rick has for music, he is delighted to have such a sign in his collection if everything checks out.

The encasing of the sign also piques Rick's curiosity. It is made of aluminum, a material not commonly used in the 1950s when this sign was likely produced. Rick and his team start doing some deep research and expert analysis to determine the sign's provenance.

Another seller comes in with a Gibson guitar that belonged to a famous musician. The seller explains that he was able to acquire it after a concert and wants to sell it for a decent price. Once again, Rick and his team are suspicious and want to do some background checks on the story before making an offer.

While this is going on, Chumlee comes across some old-school sound equipment, including a turntable and speakers. He finds the equipment interesting, and they could fetch a good price if they are authentic.

The episode wraps up with Rick purchasing a rare musical instrument and adding it to his already vast collection. He also makes an offer on one of the guitars he has an interest in, but the seller is hesitant to take it. Meanwhile, Chumlee ends up purchasing the clown toy he found earlier.

"Pawning for Treble" gives the audience an excellent glimpse into the world of music memorabilia and its value. The episode showcases how even the smallest detail can make a massive difference in determining an item's value, making it a fascinating show for collectors and fans alike.