Ep 29. Beam Me Up

In season 7 episode 29 of Pawn Stars, titled "Beam Me Up," the Harrison family and their team at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop are in for a treat when a Star Trek memorabilia collector walks into the shop.

The episode begins with Rick Harrison, the owner of the shop, examining a gold pocket watch from the 1800s that was owned by Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States. The watch has a sentimental value to the owner and she is hesitant to sell it, but Rick knows its potential worth and tries to persuade her to sell it. Meanwhile, Corey Harrison, Rick's son, is approached by a customer who wants to sell his Star Trek collection.

The Star Trek collection includes a life-sized replica of the transporter room from the original series, a replica of the captain's chair from the Enterprise, and a replica of the phaser used by Kirk and Spock. Corey is excited about the collection and calls in an expert, Gary, to authenticate the items and determine their value. Gary confirms that the collection is genuine and estimates its value to be around $20,000.

As the negotiation process ensues, Corey realizes that the collector is a die-hard Star Trek fan and wants to keep the collection, but needs the money to pay for his daughter's college education. Corey sympathizes with him and decides to make him a fair offer. However, things get complicated when the collector starts crying and tells Corey that selling the collection would be like losing a part of himself. In a compassionate move, Corey decides to loan him the money instead of buying the items.

Meanwhile, Rick is still trying to convince the owner of the Ulysses S. Grant watch to sell it. He invites in a historian who can shed more light on the watch's history and its significance in American history. The historian confirms that the watch belonged to Ulysses S. Grant and was given to him by his wife as a gift during his presidency. The watch also has a unique feature where the hands move backwards, making it a rare and valuable timepiece.

With this new information, Rick offers the owner $17,000 for the watch. The owner is still hesitant but decides to take the offer and sell the watch to Rick. He is pleased with the purchase and plans to add it to his collection of historical artifacts.

In another part of the shop, Chumlee Russell is tasked with appraising a vintage golf club set from the 1920s. The clubs are made of hickory wood and are in excellent condition, making them highly collectible. Chumlee consults with an expert who confirms that the clubs are valuable and can fetch up to $2,500 at auction.

Overall, season 7 episode 29 of Pawn Stars is a treat for Star Trek fans and history buffs alike. The episode showcases the shop's expertise in appraising historical artifacts and collectibles, and highlights the compassionate side of the Harrison family.