Ep 18. Les Is More

In season 5 episode 18 of Pawn Stars, titled "Les Is More," viewers are taken on a journey through the fascinating world of pawnbroking as the stars of the show, Rick, Corey, and Chumlee, take on a series of interesting items brought into their Las Vegas shop.

In this episode, the Pawn Stars are approached by a man who has a collection of antique toy soldiers from the 18th century. The owner tells them that he inherited the toy soldiers from his grandfather, who was an avid collector. The Pawn Stars take a closer look at the collection and are shocked by its pristine condition. They recognize that the toys are worth a lot of money, but they must figure out how to properly authenticate and market them.

In addition to the toy soldiers, the Pawn Stars are presented with a very unique item - a 1967 Cadillac DeVille. The owner is looking to get a fair price for the vehicle, but Rick is hesitant to commit to buying it. He knows that classic cars are difficult to sell and that they can take up a lot of space in his shop. Nevertheless, Rick takes a closer look at the car and considers making an offer.

Another interesting item comes into the shop in the form of a rare Gibson guitar. The owner tells the Pawn Stars that he has owned the guitar for 20 years and it has never been played. Rick and Corey are impressed by the guitar's pristine condition and they know that it could fetch a high price. But they also know that Gibson guitars are notorious for being counterfeited, so they must be meticulous in their assessment of the item.

Finally, a man walks into the shop with a very old Texas Rangers badge. The badge has significant historical value and the man is hoping to get a good price for it. The Pawn Stars bring in an expert to authenticate the badge and they are amazed by how rare and valuable it is.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse into the business of pawnbroking and the strategy involved in assessing and purchasing valuable items. They also get a sense of the unique historical and cultural items that come through the doors of the Pawn Stars shop in Las Vegas.

In the end, the Pawn Stars must decide which items to buy and which to pass on, based on their knowledge and expertise. The choices they make will determine the success of their business and the satisfaction of their customers.