Ep 18. Atomic Pawn

In this episode of Pawn Stars season 18, titled "Atomic Pawn," viewers are taken on a journey with the team at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas as they navigate some fascinating items that come into their store.

The episode starts off with a unique, antique, brass microscope that a customer brings in, which is a relic from the early 1900s. While Rick and Chumlee are excited about the history of the piece, they don't agree on the potential value of the microscope. Rick advises the customer to bring in more information about the item to make an accurate assessment.

Next, the team at the pawn shop welcomes a gentleman bearing a vintage Batman toy from the 1960s. The Batman toy is a bright-red plastic vehicle, and the customer claims it's a hard-to-find, valuable item. However, as with most items that come into the pawn shop, Rick and Chumlee are skeptical and want to check the authenticity of the toy.

As the episode progresses, it becomes apparent that this particular episode of Pawn Stars is quite unique due to the presence of a large variety of ancient and historical items.

One item that gets a lot of attention is an ancient coin collection. Rick and his team of experts delve into the intricacies of numismatics and carefully examine the coins to determine their rarity and potential value. The customer is adamant about offering a higher price for his collection, but Rick is cautious because of the many fakes and forgeries in the market.

Apart from historical items, the show also features an unusual item: a replica of the famous display case seen in the movie Jurassic Park. The customer is an avid collector of film memorabilia, and the case is just one of the many items in his collection. Though the item does not hold any intrinsic value, Rick is amazed by its uniqueness and decides to make an offer.

Later in the episode, someone brings in a rare and distinct military prize from a past U.S. war. As the show progresses, it becomes clear that this item has a considerable amount of significance beyond a financial value. This leads to an incredibly welcomed turn in the episode where Rick and his team show their deep appreciation for the military and their struggle.

Towards the end of the episode, an individual comes into the pawn shop with an item from the Soviet Union: a gas mask. While the item seems boring and pointless at first glance, due to the rarity and association with the Soviet Union, it holds immense historical significance for the team, who start digging into its history.

Overall, Atomic Pawn is an entertaining and intriguing episode of Pawn Stars that showcases the team's expertise in appraising valuable items and provides a glimpse into the fascinating history of an array of items that come into their store. The episode offers viewers exciting information about how unique historical items can be and reveals how difficult it can be to appraise them accurately. As with every pawn shop, the excitement of buying and selling is at its core, and this episode is no exception.