In 2009 “Pawn Stars” premiered on the History Channel featuring Richard “Old Man” Harrison, his son Rick and grandson Corey, breaking the network’s audience records at the time.Īlthough the show’s concept was appealing and items shown in it fascinated audiences interested on America’s history, the show was ‘lacking something’ in Chumlee’s words.
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In the search of a fitting, established family business ideal for their idea, they found The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop.įor years Rick Harrison had been trying to produce a series featuring his shop, so he enthusiastically accepted the proposal made by Gaines and Montgomery.
In 2008 producers Colby Gaines and Brent Montgomery visited Las Vegas, and struck by local pawn shops aesthetic and eclecticism, both producers considered creating a show centered in one of those shops, thinking it would be successful. Although Harrison only counted a capital of $5,000 to fund his business, it quickly became a local success, as an increasing number of customers with valuable items to pawn or sell visited the shop. The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop was founded in 1989 by Richard Harrison and his son Rick.
Although his main occupation was testing and loading objects, his knowledge of history and passion for sneakers and video games led Chumlee to specialize in the pop culture’s collectible items, valuating shop’s objects in these categories. Career Pawn ShopĪlready acquainted with business’ work dynamic, Chumlee became an employee of The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas when he was 21 years old. #chumlee #positivequote #sunnyday #energy #goodenergy #sunset #positiveenergy #healthythoughts #positive #pawnstars #motivation #positivethinking #positivemind #witcherystyle #positivity #darkselfiechallenge #positivevibesonly #love #positivequotes #quotes #inspiration #instagood #flowers #happythoughts #positivevibes #hope #AYF702 #photography #goodvibes #2020willbeouryearĪ post shared by Chumlee on at 10:28am PDTĪs a result of his close friendship with Corey Harrison, in his youth Chumlee spent countless hours in his friend’s family owned business- The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop – and steadily learned about the business of antique objects and jewelry, even if just pawned. You could have everything you want, if you can put your heart and soul into everything you do.
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