Additional Coverage:
- Chumlee from ‘Pawn Stars’ pays $3,500 for an ‘ugly’ guitar and Rick Harrison’s reaction said it all (marketrealist.com)
Chumlee Strikes Out on a Tennis-Themed Guitar
“Pawn Stars” fans know Rick Harrison has a keen eye for valuable guitars. But even he couldn’t believe what Chumlee did recently. It all started when a seller walked into the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop with a unique Gibson Les Paul – a custom model adorned with images of tennis legends like Andre Agassi and Billie Jean King.
Chumlee, manning the counter, saw dollar signs and negotiated a price of $3,500, convinced he’d scored a rare collectible. He didn’t even bother to consult an expert or, even more bafflingly, plug the guitar in to check if it worked!
The next day, Harrison’s reaction to the “ugly” guitar was priceless. Already suspicious, Harrison’s interrogation of Chumlee revealed the purchase price.
With an expert already present, the news wasn’t good. The guitar, while unique, was valued at only $3,000, less than Chumlee had paid.
A frustrated Harrison, barely containing his exasperation, declared, “No one’s gonna buy this!” He instructed Chumlee to consult experts in the future, a lesson learned the hard way.
The whole incident highlighted Chumlee’s impulsive buying habits and provided viewers with another classic “Pawn Stars” moment.