Since the show premiered on the History Channel in 2009, Pawn Stars has attracted active sellers, unique products, and loyal audiences eager to witness every transaction fail. At the Harrison family's gold and silver pawn shop counter, some of the most expensive items include an antique ship clock worth $15,000; an Egyptian mummy mask, purchased by Corey Harrison for $30,000; and Maurice Sendak children’s book Where the Wild Things Are Original artwork from Rick Harrison was purchased for US$250,000.
Not surprisingly, celebrity relationships often push up prices. The Harrisons gave up their ownership of the original contract between the Beatles and the Five Tigers ($1 million asking price) and Jimi Hendrix’s 1963 Fender Stratocaster guitar (valued between $750,000 and $1 million). trade. The same goes for OJ Simpson's white Ford Mustang — the escape vehicle in the infamous police hunt in 1994 — which was considered out of reach of $1.25 million.
Knowing all this, when the seller Vernon walked into the store hoping to buy a necklace owned and worn by actress and powerful producer Lucille Ball at a reasonable price, he certainly had no delusions.
When Vernon walked into the gold and silver pawn shop, he held a faux double-stranded pearl necklace with a gorgeous silver metal clasp and a photo of Lucille Ball wearing it. Rick Harrison would be happy to take a look. Although Bauer's fame has been well-known before his time, Rick has to admit that he is a fan-not only her famous works in I Love Lucy, but also her other projects.
Rick remembers Ball because of her role in the movie before the hit show and her work in producing other popular series. As a pioneer of women in the entertainment industry, Bauer founded Desilu Productions with her husband Desi Arnaz in 1950. When they divorced and sold her shares in the company, she became the first female owner of a major Hollywood studio. She continued to produce the Andy Griffith Show, Star Trek and other iconic series. "Everyone remembers Lucille Bauer who I love Lucy, but behind the scenes, she is a Hollywood star with great power," Rick said.
Vernon has to wonder whether this star power will turn into major cash. He even provided a certificate of authenticity for the necklace. "This must be the cheapest certificate of authenticity I have ever seen in my life," Rick said. "I mean, he really printed this on his home computer." Nevertheless, Rick still believes that the certificate is legal and Vernon is about to sell it. The bargaining started at $500, and in the end, Rick got the work for $325. Bauer's necklace will not make anyone wealthy, but this transaction makes both buyers and sellers satisfied.