Pawn Stars Season 3 Episode 9 Hello Nurse
- TV-14
- October 18, 2010
- 21 min
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7.2 (55)
In season 3 episode 9 of Pawn Stars, titled "Hello Nurse," viewers are taken on a journey through the fascinating world of antique medical equipment. The episode opens with Rick and his father examining an 18th-century amputation kit that is incredibly rare and intricately designed. They both marvel at the history behind the kit, its uses, and how it has stood the test of time. The father and son duo then turn to the store's back room and come across an old nurse's uniform from a bygone era. They discuss how much the uniform would be worth, its historical significance, and who might possibly be interested in buying it.
As usual, the store is open for business, and a customer comes in with a unique item - a 1920s medicinal cannabis bottle. Rick and his team find the item interesting and decide to bring in an expert to help appraise its value. The expert provides detailed insights into the history of cannabis in medicinal use and its eventual fall from grace as a legal drug. He also offers the team a unique perspective on how much the bottle may be worth and what collectors may be interested in it.
In another encounter, a customer brings in a striking artifact that they had earlier purchased from a yard sale. They claim to have bought it for next to nothing, and upon further inspection by Rick and his team, they discover that the artifact is a mid-nineteenth-century operating table. The team is left stunned seeing such a rare item being sold inexpensively. They bring in a professional appraiser to help them determine the value of the table, and they are astonished to learn that it could fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rick immerses himself in the item's history, and viewers get a rare glimpse into how he negotiates the best price for the seller while still maintaining business sense.
The episode concludes with Rick acquiring a stunning set of items. A nurse brings him an old medical bag that her grandfather used in the Second World War, and Rick is fascinated by how the bag has remained intact despite the passage of time. He also acquires a bloodletting tool that dates back to the 1800s, and he gets detailed information about the practice of using the tool during that time. Finally, Rick purchases an unusual prosthetic limb that was used by veterans of the Civil War. He learns about how the limb uses an ingenious mechanism to move and function like a real arm.
As always, the episode is filled with Rick and his team's humor, avid negotiations, and deep appreciation for history and rare items. Viewers are taken on a thrilling journey through a fascinating world of unique and historical artifacts that reveal how medicine has evolved through the centuries. The expert appraisals, detailed historical accounts, and the sheer volume of rare items that are brought into the store make for a riveting watch. Whether or not you are a fan of the show, this episode is a must-see for anyone who has a deep appreciation for history, unique items, and the stories that they tell.