Many people bring antiques in the store, some of them have been around for years, even centuries. There was one coin, in particular, that was something extraordinary.
The coin was an antique that was proved to be a from 325 B.C., meaning it was a didrachm, an ancient Greek currency unit that would roughly be worth two dollars today – if not for inflation.
You Won't Find Them Behind the Counter
Back when the show started, Gold & Silver was just like any other pawnshop - with most of their business being done over the counter.
But now, because of their success on TV, if we went into the store we won't see the cast at work. They're far more likely to be by the merchandise stand signing autographs.
The Store Was on TV Before the Show Started
Although Pawn Stars first hit off in 2009, the store had actually appeared on TV twice before.
First, the store was filmed in 2001 when PBS filmed a full-length documentary about the family and their Pawn shopping business. Two years later, the comedian Dave Attell showed up to kvetch about antique watches, a "wedding night instruction" scroll, and the pawn process during an episode of his 'Insomniac' show in 2003.
Between 3,000 and 5,000 visitors call at the shop each day
Many pawnshops receive around 5,000 visitors in a month, and that's a good month, but Gold & Silver get around that much in a single day!
On a daily basis, the store is flooded with tourists, which is why the way the guys do business has changed so much since the success of the show. In fact, there are fans who will go even as far as to sneak around the back to get a peek at the cast.
No More Garage Sales
Fame has a funny way of intruding on people's personal lives. Like in Rick's case, he now has a reputation for being a sharp, and keen negotiator which means that he's eyed with suspicious at garage sales and swap events.
Many people have been known to hide their stock if they see him so he doesn't even get a chance to visit them.