10 of the Most Valuable Finds Ever On 'Pawnstars'
Pawnstars was one of television's biggest reality TV hits for 21 seasons, airing from 2009 to 2022.
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Pawnstars was one of television's biggest reality TV hits for 21 seasons, airing from 2009 to 2022. Starring Rick Harrison, the shop bought and sold priceless antiques and novelty items, enticing viewers for its unique merchandise and hard-nosed haggling.
Here are some of the most valuable finds ever found on Pawnstars.
1
Super Mario Bros
This original Super Mario Bros game was called “the most significant piece of video game history that's ever passed through our grading company," by Rick’s expert. But even that lofty assessment wasn’t enough for Rick to come to a deal with the game’s owner, who held firm at his $1million asking price. That owner eventually sold his game elsewhere for $2million.
3
Maurice Sendak Illustrations
Shockingly, the most valuable item ever sold on the show was a collection of Maurice Sendak drawings. The author and illustrator for Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak is a celebrated figure in children' s literature, and this collection of early concept drawings for the book was one of a kind. They sold for $250,000, although an expert valued them around $310,000.
4
O.J. Simpson’s Bronco
The O.J. Simpson chase is one of the wildest moments ever caught on live television. It makes sense that the mechanical star of that show, his white Ford Bronco, would sell for a pretty penny. Owned by Simpson’s agent at the time, Rick wasn’t willing to meet the $1.25 million asking price.