Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison, and Austin 'Chumlee' Russell in Pawn Stars (2009)

Steve Grad

Rick Harrison

Austin &apos;Chumlee&apos; Russell

In Pawn Stars Season 18 Episode 5, Mo&apos; Monet, Mo&apos; Problems, the day at the Gold &amp; Silver Pawn Shop begins when a seller walks in with a sketch attributed to the famous French impressionist Claude Monet. Rick studies the drawing ca...

Mo&apos; Monet, Mo&apos; Problems

In Pawn Stars Season 18 Episode 5, Mo' Monet, Mo' Problems, the day at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop begins when a seller walks in with a sketch attributed to the famous French impressionist Claude Monet. Rick studies the drawing carefully, looking at the paper, the style, and the signature. He explains how Monet's work is among the most sought-after in the art world, which makes it both incredibly valuable and highly forged. Rick calls in an art expert to weigh in on authenticity, and the negotiation turns into a tense discussion of whether the shop should risk serious money on a piece with uncertain provenance.

Later, Corey takes a look at a vintage Rolex Oyster watch. He examines the case, dial, and movement, noting details that reveal its production year and condition. Corey talks about how Rolex remains one of the most consistent performers in the watch market, with collectors eager for both vintage and modern references. The seller hopes for a high payout, but Corey carefully measures the costs of service and resale margin before making an offer.

Chumlee then gets a turn when a seller brings in a skateboard signed by Tony Hawk. As a fan of skate culture, Chumlee is thrilled, but he knows the market only rewards authenticated pieces. He inspects the signature, checks the deck style, and discusses the growing demand for 1990s and early 2000s memorabilia as nostalgia drives new collectors. The negotiation balances his personal excitement with the shop's bottom line.

The episode closes with Rick reviewing a set of Civil War era documents. The seller claims they include military correspondence, and Rick goes through the handwriting, paper, and ink. He explains how Civil War memorabilia has a passionate collector base, but also how the market can vary widely depending on condition and content. To avoid a mistake, Rick seeks outside authentication before committing to a purchase.

By the end of the episode, the shop has dealt with a broad mix of art, luxury, sports memorabilia, and historical documents. Each segment underscores the challenges of separating authenticity from forgery, enthusiasm from practicality, and history from hype. Rick, Corey, and Chumlee each bring their own style of judgment, showing once again how every deal at the shop carries both risk and opportunity.

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