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- ‘Pawn Stars’ boss Rick Harrison geeks out on Val Kilmer’s ‘Top Gun’ jacket and agrees to pay $17,000 (marketrealist.com)
“Pawn Stars” Rick Harrison Snags Val Kilmer’s “Top Gun” Threads
Rick Harrison, the ever-thrifty “Pawn Stars” patriarch, added a piece of Hollywood history to his collection: Val Kilmer’s iconic “Top Gun” uniform. Never one to pass up a deal, Harrison’s eyes lit up when a seller named Randall walked into his shop with the Iceman’s signature threads.
Randall explained the uniform’s provenance, stating it was worn by Kilmer in the film’s graduation scene. Harrison, a self-proclaimed “Top Gun” aficionado, immediately recognized the uniform’s significance. Randall revealed he’d acquired the suit from a major auction house over two decades ago, noting its authenticity with a “Western Prop” stamp inside the collar.
Always the shrewd negotiator, Harrison consulted with Hollywood property master Hope M. Parrish via video call.
Parrish confirmed the uniform’s authenticity, pointing out key details like the bars, initials, and Western Costumes logo. She estimated the collectible could fetch around $30,000.
Armed with this information, Harrison launched into his trademark lowball offer, starting at $15,000. After some back-and-forth, the two settled on a price of $17,000, proving once again that Harrison knows how to strike a deal, even when faced with a piece of cinematic gold.