King of Collectibles on Netflix

[Snapolit1]

I won't watch and haven't generally don't watch any similar shows on TV, whether Pawn Stars or anyone else.

1. The little bits I have seen of this genre are all fake as hell and the silly dramas they gin up are just ridiculous.

2. It's all just promotional BS for whoever the stars are.

3. Many times they are way way way off on valuation.

Antique Roadshow is a decent watch but even they are ridiculous sometimes on prices. "It's worth between $85 and $100,000." Sure. Try to sell it and report back. I'll wait.

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by Ronnie73

So I stood there for a few minutes as they were talking about a Jackie Robinson Jersey for ten million and Ken talking about the bidders in the auction, and knowing all of them well enough that he knew it wouldn't go to ten million. I'm like, did he just say he could see who all the bidders were and how much each of them bid on the auction??

It sounded like they were all discussing with Ken how much they were willing to bid, a la Brent and the $30K *Altered* PSA 10 Bowman Musial... yes, ripe for shill bidding. It's amazing how many times he could have mentioned something illegal but came just short...

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by swarmee

It sounded like they were all discussing with Ken how much they were willing to bid, a la Brent and the $30K *Altered* PSA 10 Bowman Musial... yes, ripe for shill bidding. It's amazing how many times he could have mentioned something illegal but came just short...

Wink Wink Nod Nod, Say No More....

For those Monty Python fans in the crowd.

[h2oya311]

I’ve been binge watching this week. Just had a really cringeworthy moment in episode 4 when the head of auctions (Dave Amerman) says “provenance” but pronounces the nance like the word “nonsense”. So, not provenance (as normal people pronounce it), but with a French accent. And then explains what the word means. Dude. Really?

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

That's like saying someone is the toughest man in France...

Or the Fastest snail.

[mrreality68]

But I got sucked into all the collectibles as I get sucked into watching other shows like American Pickers waiting to see what they find.
It was also very much feels liked this was timed with some of their auctions like as this is starting to air on Netflix the Dream Team Auction starts

[jethrod3]

I might fast forward through the episodes just to catch a glimpse of the rare memorabilia, but I don't think I could take sitting through the whole episodes, based on what most folks are saying.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

Or the Fastest snail.

Toughest Muppet.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by jethrod3

I might fast forward through the episodes just to catch a glimpse of the rare memorabilia, but I don't think I could take sitting through the whole episodes, based on what most folks are saying.

I definitely got a kick out of seeing Karl Malone's Dream Team collection and hearing the story of how he got it. I cannot imagine a better signed basketball jersey team run, especially with the unassailable provenance. Even the shoes*. If I was rich that would be something I would go after very, very aggressively.

*Is it the shoes, Michael?

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

There is no world in which a princess Di beanie baby is worth $1500. To perpetuate that myth is just wrong. The show is sleazy. And I agree with Denny, the treatment of some of his consignors whether or not for dramatic purposes or not is just wrong.

If you want to watch something fun and a lot more wholesome regarding the hobby watch the YouTube show “Chasing Cardboard” which actually does focus on sports cards. The production quality is top notch for a YouTube show.

My wife put this on while we were watching tv together thinking she was being nice. I appreciate the gesture of course, but found it off-putting for the same reasons.

The prices were astronomically inflated to excite the unknowing. When the auction took place I thought the Robinson jersey was a marketing gimmick and should not have been included. Seeing the behind the scenes of promising an impossible amount to an absolute dreamer was nuts. The amount he did get was still insane and just due to the timing of that auction.

Also, please forgive me to the east coasters that don't notice this, I can't stand the cast of Jersey Shore that works for him. I wouldn't buy a used car from those voices and it's soured me completely on taking the company seriously. Get some people with some actual subject matter expertise and don't look like they drive an IROC with a tracksuit to work every day.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by JustinD

I can't stand the cast of Jersey Shore that works for him. I wouldn't buy a used car from those voices and it's soured me completely on taking the company seriously. Get some people with some actual subject matter expertise and don't look like they drive an IROC with a tracksuit to work every day.

20,000+. Do they really expect us to believe that these mimbos are the best experts around?

[russkcpa]

Watched episode 1 until Ken and daughter have talk about "pulling out". I would rather watch Ashley Gold get assaulted on Hardcore Pawn.

[Hankphenom]

Anybody got a link to the hilarious rap video Ken and his son made a few years back? I wanted to show it to a buddy.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Anybody got a link to the hilarious rap video Ken and his son made a few years back? I wanted to show it to a buddy.

Here you go Hank, enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPiALa0CIMc

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Here you go Hank, enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPiALa0CIMc

Thanks, Phil. I warned my buddy he will never be able to unhear this.

[5-Tool Player]

Originally Posted by The Detroit Collector

Yes, I watched it. Honestly not bad. heavily scripted, but the items they have on the show are really cool.

+1.....and FULL of himself

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by russkcpa

Watched episode 1 until Ken and daughter have talk about "pulling out". I would rather watch Ashley Gold get assaulted on Hardcore Pawn.

Right? I thought of that show too when I watched this. My daughter and I used to watch that show all the time just to see customers go ballistic on Ashley. Cracked us up. As my daughter put it, she just has a slappable face and it was fun the moment a customer realized that the woman (who has zero customer service skills) actually said whatever offensive or annoying thing she would come up with, usually followed by Ashley's stunned expression when the customer screamed at her for essentially being labeled an idiot.

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Here you go Hank, enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPiALa0CIMc

That was painful to watch.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Thanks, Phil. I warned my buddy he will never be able to unhear this.

I think was originally sung in the Movie Wayne’s World

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Here you go Hank, enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPiALa0CIMc

HaHa, how many words rhyme with the name Goldin?


Apparently only two. Holdin' and a repeat of the name Goldin.


Don't even think they worked out a way to slip the word "golden" in there...even though it's right there in the name. Maybe they did, but I've got to go wash my hair and don't have the time to confirm.

Started off boppin' and then they lost me partway through. Had to stop when it felt like I had been listening to the song for about 10 minutes. Imagine my shock when I discovered I was only at the 1 minute 30 second mark.

Maybe a rewrite is in the works. Gotta improve a bit on the wordplay.