Pawn Stars: Guest Refuses To Sell Olympic Torch Over Rick Harrison’s Low Offer!

Pawn Stars boss Rick Harrison knows how to negotiate very well. Fans know that Harrison will never buy anything without bargaining for it, even if it is rare and authentic. Harrison is not someone who can be easily convinced to spend a fortune on any item. While it is tough to get him on board with something, have you ever wondered what would happen if he wanted the item and the seller disagreed with his offer?

From time to time, Harrison has lost incredible deals because of his low offers. Once, a guest brought in an iconic artifact: an Olympic torch. While there was no doubt about its authenticity, Rick’s habit of negotiating and bargaining pushed the guest to walk out of the shop without selling the item. But what did Harrison offer in return for such an important artifact? Was it really that low? Keep reading for more details.

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Once, a guest brought in three Super Bowl rings. The rings originally belonged to the San Francisco 49ers, who dominated the game during the 1980s. The rings were in incredible condition, and the guest said that they were authenticated. Still, Rick noted that the ring did not have the proper marking and said that this would affect the price. However, he was sure that they were original. The guest said that he wanted to get $112,500 for the rings.

To be sure, he wanted to call in an expert. The expert agreed with the price range and said, “They cost between five and five-and-a-half million dollars to buy the 150 rings.” The expert confirmed that the rings were authentic and added that one of the rings would be worth approximately $20,000. Later, Harrison said that he would offer $45,000 for all three rings, which was a relatively low amount. The guest said he couldn’t sell the rings for that amount, so no deal was made.

Pawn Stars: Rick Fails To Buy An Olympic Torch

Everyone knows that Rick Harrison is tough to please. If he makes a decision, it’s hard to change his mind. But sometimes, his negotiation skills have cost him incredible deals that no one would want to lose. Once, a guest brought in an Olympic torch. Its condition spoke to its authenticity. The guest revealed that someone used the torch in the 1984 games, which took place in Los Angeles.

The guest also added that he had a user manual and a picture of himself with the torch. “My dad got to choose three runners, and of course, being his son, I was nominated as one of the runners. I was 17 years old,” the guest said. He also added that he would like to sell the item for $5,000. The guest mentioned he would lower his price to $3,000, but would not sell it for less than that. Rick, true to his nature, still wanted to be 100% sure about the item.

He called in an expert to examine the item closely. The torch also captivated the expert, Jeremy. Learning that the guest himself had run with the torch impressed Jeremy. He also confirmed it was authentic and added that he had not seen a genuine Olympic torch for sale. When Harrison asked about the market value, Jeremy estimated it could be between $1,700 and $12,000.

This made the guest visibly upset because he believed it was worth much more. Harrison initially offered to buy the torch for $800, but later raised his offer to $1,000. The guest said he wouldn’t sell for less than $1,500. Unfortunately, they couldn’t reach a deal. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for more Pawn Stars updates and tea.