Pawn Stars

During a recent visit to Las Vegas, we were able to stop and visit the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop.  Or should I say, the World Famous Tourist Trap.  While the sign as you approach states the shop is open 24 hours, it actually isn't.  It was after 2AM when we arrived, and there was a window where I actually spoke with Big Hoss, who informed me the showroom is only open from 9A to 9P.

So after catching some Z's, and a breakfast buffet, we made the trip back to "Pawn Stars".  It was nothing like you see on The History Channel.  Samantha was so excited for the chance to meet someone she's seen on TV.  But, no Rick Harrison...no Chum Lee...not even The Old Man.  Our only brush with greatness was seeing Johnny Cash's 1967 California Driver's License, and it's $95,000 price tag.

Possibly even more interesting was the gift shop, where you can buy postcards, magnets, coffee mugs, t-shirts, bobbleheads, and even golf balls - all with the "Pawn Stars" name.  Other than that, this is just your basic pawn shop.  Minus the TV's, DVD players, and musical instruments. Plus some old coins, old guns, a Samurai sword, and a few original Picasso paintings.