Pawn Stars: Rick Harrison Buys A Priceless Civil War Jacket & $550 Coffee Grinder That Could Fetch A Fortune!

The Pawn Stars boss, Rick Harrison, is back in the spotlight after an unexpected item turned up at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. The veteran reality star is used to seeing rare treasures and bizarre artifacts, but this time, a simple find jacket brought in by a seller quickly stole the show.

Fans couldn’t help but wonder if the odd-looking jacket was actually something special or just another dud. Rick looked it over in his typical serious manner, and the shop grew tense and intrigued. Was this a forgotten treasure from history? Or just another overhyped piece with no real worth? Keep reading to know the full story.

Pawn Stars: Rick Harrison Turns 1800s Coffee Grinder Into A $2,500 Treasure

Rick Harrison, owner of Pawn Stars, pulled off an unprecedented deal on a simple coffee grinder. He spent $550 on a coffee grinder from the 1800s, not realizing it might sell for as much as $2,500 at auction. The seller bought it as a graduation gift from his grandfather, hoping to sell it for $500.

But as Harrison observed its age and condition, and offered  $200. He intended to restore the antique to boost its value. Harrison took the grinder to Rick Dale, who refurbished it to a like-new condition for around $350. Then Harrison realized its auction potential far exceeded his expectations. Laughing, he suggested Chumlee use it each morning before selling it.

Pawn Stars: Rick Harrison Pays Big For Civil War Jacket!

Rick Harrison had Pawn Stars fans hooked when a seller walked in carrying what he believed to be a classic Union Army jacket. The man explained that he had stumbled upon the piece in a pile of old theater costumes. He never expected it could carry real historical value. At first, he only hoped to sell it for around $500, planning to use the money to support his school.

Harrison, however, wasn’t about to take any chances before committing cash. Calling on Mark Hall-Patton, the “beard of knowledge” and trusted expert, Rick needed confirmation. Patton studied the jacket carefully, checking its details, including an inspector’s mark stamped inside. Though it lacked a belt loop and shoulder brace scars, the expert ultimately called it authentic, confirming it was indeed from the Civil War era.

The revelation excited both Rick and the guest. Still, money talks, and this find brought with it a tough negotiation. While the seller raised his asking price to $1,000 after learning about the jacket’s authenticity, Rick knew where to draw the line. He estimated a possible $2,000 at auction. After factoring in hefty selling fees, he calculated a fair offer of $750.

The deal closed on a friendly note, as the seller pushed Rick’s price slightly higher to $850.Rick agreed. Walking away with nearly double his original expectation, the lucky seller secured a win that will surely be remembered as one of the season’s most intriguing finds. Once again, Rick Harrison proved why Pawn Stars remains a must-watch for unusual discoveries and jaw-dropping negotiations. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for the latest reality TV tea.