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If you’re anything like me, you’ve been itching to go to Las Vegas to see the World Famous Gold and Silver Pawn Shop from the very first episode you saw of Pawn Stars.
The show, which has been running since 2009, features owner Rick Harrison, his son Corey, family friend Chumlee, and other employees working at the pawn shop, where they encounter many weird and wonderful items brought into the shop by customers.
My first trip to Vegas took place before I discovered Pawn Stars, and I kicked myself when I realised that I could have visited the pawn shop myself if I had only discovered the show earlier!
On my most recent trip to Las Vegas I made it my mission to finally visit the pawn shop from Pawn Stars. Unfortunately, though, I couldn’t find much info online about what it is like to actually visit the shop.
Having now visited the shop for myself I decided to write this post to cover everything you could possibly want to know before you visit – including when to visit, what to expect, and my honest opinion on whether or not it’s worth visiting.
Let’s go!
Where is the Pawn Stars Shop?
You’ll find the World Famous Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, where Pawn Stars is filmed, on Las Vegas Boulevard, in between the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas/Fremont Street.
How to Get to the Pawn Stars Shop in Las Vegas

The pawn shop is just a 15-minute walk from Fremont Street, but if you’re visiting Las Vegas in summer chances are this walk would be unbearable in the heat!
Obviously if you’re visiting Vegas with a car this is the best and fastest way to get to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. There’s a large car park outside the shop, and parking is free.
However, if you’re like me and are visiting Vegas without a car, I have good news – you can reach the pawn shop via public transport.
The Deuce, a public bus, runs along the Las Vegas Strip all the way north past the Fremont Street Experience. It runs 24 hours a day, and the buses are surprisingly frequent. Tickets cost $6 for a 2-hour pass, $8 for 24 hours and $20 for three days. You’ll easily get your money’s worth. If you’re visiting Vegas without a car this is the perfect solution for you!
To reach the Pawn Stars shop with the Deuce, get off at the “SB Casino Center at Garces” bus stop. From here, it’s just a 5-minute walk to the pawn shop. The easiest way to make sure you get off at the right stop is to use Google Maps, which I found super useful in Las Vegas.
What’s It Like Visiting the Pawn Stars Shop?
The first thing that struck me was that the pawn shop is in the middle of nowhere – there’s pretty much nothing going on in this area of Las Vegas aside from the pawn shop. This might come as a shock given how the show’s B-roll makes it feel like the shop is right in the middle of Vegas’ hustle and bustle.
I visited the shop at around 1pm on a Thursday in June and fortunately there was no queue. However, I have read online that the queues here can get quite lengthy, so if you’re visiting on a weekend make sure you get here early to avoid the crowds!
The pawn shop is free to enter, and you’re allowed to take photos (except for the office area where the guys hang out on the show – this is off-limits). As I entered the shop I had a moment of shock – I couldn’t believe that I was standing in the place I had seen so often on my TV screen!
Inside, lots of people were browsing the items on display, but to be honest it did seem like most visitors were just fans of the show. I don’t think anybody was there just to shop.
Inside the shop you’ll find all sorts of different items, from celebrity autographs and sports memorabilia to posters, artworks, and more. Prices range from affordable to very expensive – it just depends on what you’re looking at.
There were plenty of small, cheap items on display like figurines and jewellery (that also looked pretty tacky – but what do I know…), so if you do want to buy an item from the shop you don’t have to break the bank.
I’d say almost half of the shop’s content is show merchandise. Which I guess makes sense since most of the shop’s visitors nowadays only visit because of the show, but yeah… It definitely made it feel like a bit of a tourist trap.
What’s more, the merch was pretty expensive! I can’t say for sure off the top of my head, but I think T-Shirts were around $45. There was also quite a lot of questionable Chumlee merch, and I really didn’t understand who would be buying it.
I personally wouldn’t walk around town in this vest that says “Enjoy Chumlee” in the Coca-Cola font, but, again, what do I know…
The actual stars of the show unfortunately don’t work at the shop on a day-to-day basis anymore, so it’s very unlikely that you’ll actually get to see them on your visit, but fear not! There’s a huge cardboard cutout of Rick that you can take a photo with instead.
Overall, I think Rob and I spent around 20 minutes in the shop, browsing and taking some photos, and I feel like this is the right amount of time to allocate to your visit.
Is It Worth Visiting?
Whether or not the pawn shop is worth visiting on your trip to Vegas totally depends on how much you’re into the show. I saw numerous people on forums say that it was a waste of time to visit since at the end of the day it’s just a shop.
What did they expect, though?
It’s literally just a shop, and I don’t know what else the people who were disappointed expected to find here. I think these high expectations are maybe what make people say it’s disappointing and not worth a visit.
It’s a very cool place to visit, and I recommend it, but it’s highly unlikely that it’ll be the best thing you see or do in Las Vegas. As long as you go there with realistic expectations, and you’re into the show, I think you’ll find the Pawn Stars shop to be worth a visit.
I am personally very glad I visited the pawn shop. For me, it was worth visiting. It had been on my travel bucket list for years so there was no way I was visiting Las Vegas without stopping by!
Practical details & tips for your visit

- Although the pawn shop is technically open 24 hours, it’s actually only a small drive-up pawn window that is open 24 hours. The shop itself is open between 10am and 5:30pm every day of the week.
- It’s important to keep your expectations realistic. Although it’s very cool to visit the actual pawn shop you see on TV, it’s just a shop at the end of the day.
- Don’t expect to see any of the cast there. The guys from the show don’t work there on a day-to-day basis anymore, so you’re only likely to see them if you book a meet and greet.
- The address of the Pawn Stars shop is 713 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101.
- To reduce your chances of having to wait in line it’s best to visit Monday-Thursday before noon.
Other Pawn Stars Attractions in Las Vegas
You can’t watch a full episode of Pawn Stars without Rick, at least once, saying that he’ll need to call a buddy of his to check out an item brought into the pawn shop. So it goes without saying that Las Vegas has numerous other Pawn Stars locations! Here are my top picks:
- The D Casino, on Fremont Street, is often featured in Pawn Stars B-roll (I swear they must have a sponsorship deal).
- The Toy Shack is owned by the show’s toy expert Johnny Jimenez, who is often at the store.
- Chumlee’s Candy is just across the car park from the pawn shop.
- Count’s Kustoms, as featured in Counting Cars and Pawn Stars.
- Rick Harrison’s Roll’n Smoke BBQ & Tavern, which is again just across the car park from the pawn shop.
If you’re a Pawn Stars superfan and want to visit the pawn shop as well as the other top Pawn Stars locations in Vegas, it’s definitely worth considering hopping on this 4-hour Pawn Stars tour! It’s the most efficient way to visit all of the show locations in just a few hours, accompanied by a guide who knows everything there is to know about the show.
I’m definitely not the only Pawn Stars fan out there. The show pulls in millions of viewers per episode from across the world, so it’s safe to say there are a fair few of us who want to visit the Pawn Stars shop on our trips to Las Vegas.
If you’re considering it, just go! It’s easy to fit a visit here into even the shortest of Las Vegas itineraries, and is definitely worth it to get your photo in the pawn shop!
Got any questions? Drop them in the comments!
FAQs
Can you visit the Pawn Stars shop? ›
Yes, you can visit the Pawn Stars shop. There are a few things to keep in mind, though. The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop is a popular tourist attraction, thanks to Pawn Stars. There's often a long wait to get in, and a doorman controls the coming and going of people.
Do you have to pay to go into Pawn Stars? ›To visit the Pawn Stars shop for free, you simply have to show up during their store hours! However, keep in mind that there are usually long lines. Nevada residents get priority in the store, so if you know someone in Las Vegas, it might be worth asking them to tag along.
Does Rick still own the pawn shop? ›...
Rick Harrison | |
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Years active | 1983–present |
Known for | Pawn Stars Pawnography |
Political party | Republican |
Gold & Silver Pawn Shop is still around and is located at 713 S. Las Vegas Blvd in Las Vegas. Although Rick is not a full time employee at the store anymore, he does occasionally visit the shop and stay for photos and autographs with fans, according to Distractify.
Who owns the Pawn Stars pawn shop now? ›Main shop staff. Richard "Rick" Kevin Harrison – Co-founder/co-owner of the pawn shop. The son of "The Old Man" Richard and father of "Big Hoss" Corey, he has earned the nickname "The Spotter" due to his sharp eye for rare and valuable items. He started in the pawn business at the age 13.
How do I meet Rick on Pawn Stars? ›Rick and Chumlee can be seen most weeks right next door to the shop at Pawn Plaza (facebook.com/pawnplaza). Friday and Saturday nights you can meet Rick when he is bartending at his bar, Rick's Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern; follow them here for the latest appearance schedule (https://www.facebook.com/RicksRsbbq).
Do Pawn Stars get paid for being on TV? ›Reportedly, experts on Pawn Stars do not get paid. According to DeadlineHollywood.com, “They work without a script and they're not paid a dime, but being on the show has boosted their businesses and made them brand names in the appraiser field."
What is the highest price paid on Pawn Stars? ›After consulting with an art expert who told him he could expect to net $310,000 for the sketches, Rick talked the owner into selling the lot for $250,000. This is still the most expensive item ever purchased in Pawn Stars history.
Do Pawn Stars experts lowball? ›The Pawn Stars often make an opening bid that sounds really low, even after an outside expert has made an assessment of the item and offered an opinion on its value. That's called a 'lowball' offer, and it's designed to get a reaction from the Seller and to test how committed they are to their position.
Is Corey still part owner of Pawn Stars? ›Richard Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison (born April 27, 1983) is an American businessman and reality television personality, known as a cast member of the History TV series Pawn Stars, which documents his work at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, which he co-owns with his father, Rick Harrison.
Why did Pawn Stars go to jail? ›
In 2011, Corey Harrison was arrested for battery in California (via FindLaw). The affable Chumlee (aka Austin Lee Russell) was arrested on felony weapon and drug charges in 2016, according to USA Today.
What is Chumlee doing now? ›But, in 2019, a rumor began circulating that Chumlee had been let go from the popular series. Though he's been involved in some legal issues (more on that later), Chumlee is still an active cast member on Pawn Stars and was even featured in the show's March 22, 2021 return.
How much is Rick off Pawn Stars worth? ›According to Celebrity Net Worth, he has a net worth of $9 million. Rick Harrison is the owner of Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. He is best known for starring on History Channel's Pawn Stars. Birthplace: Lexington, N.C.
Who is Chumlee to Rick? ›As Corey's devoted childhood friend, Austin “Chumlee” Russell is just like a son to Rick and he's been around the shop since he was a kid.
How old is Chumlee? › Does Rick from Pawn Stars work at the store? ›As of the time of writing, the current owner of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas is Rick Harrison. Aside from his work at the pawn shop, Rick also operates a restaurant called Rick's Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern.
What app did Rick from Pawn Stars make? ›The free “Rick Harrison's Trivia Challenge” app was developed with his longtime friend, Jim Scott.
What is the most famous pawn shop in the world? ›LAS VEGAS, Nevada, United States-- The "World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop" in Las Vegas, Nevada, opened in 1989 and ran as a 24-hour family business, has on an average day, approximately 4,000 people walk into the shop, thus setting the world record for being the World's Most Successful Pawn Shop, according to the ...
How much do the Pawn Star guys make per episode? ›According to Celebrity Net Worth, Chumlee brings in $25,000 for each episode of "Pawn Stars," giving him a current net worth of roughly $5 million. That's not a bad payday, especially seeing how there tend to be 30 episodes within a single season of the reality show.
How much does chumlee make per episode? ›Austin "Chumlee" Russell — $5 million
According to Celebrity Net Worth, he has roughly $5 million to his name and makes about $25,000 per episode of Pawn Stars.
What can you pawn to get the most money? ›
- Jewelry.
- Precious metals.
- Watches.
- Firearms — registered to you.
- Electronics.
- Power tools.
- Musical instruments.
- Sporting goods, such as bikes.
It didn't appear to be scripted very much, but they did reshoot a couple of the negotiations." He added that the customer "didn't 'just walk in' that day" and that producers "ran everyone out of the store except the 12 or so people that signed up to be extras."
Does Pawn Stars use actors? ›'Pawn Stars' Is About as Real as Any Other Reality Show... Meaning a Lot of It Is Staged. We've never seen a reality show quite like Pawn Stars.
What are the secrets of Pawn Stars? ›- It All Started In Sin City. ...
- Rick Never Gave Up On His Idea. ...
- Don't Forget, The Show Is Still Reality TV. ...
- The Experts On The Show Aren't Actually Rick's Friends. ...
- Some Of The Deals Are Made Beforehand. ...
- Legal Issues For The Boys Of Pawn Stars.
Over the years, folks have gotten to know Rick Harrison as the head man in charge at Pawn Stars. He's also running his own bar.
Where is the real Pawn Stars shop? ›Gold and Silver Pawn Shop
East side of Las Vegas Blvd S. between Garces and Gass Aves. Hours: Daily 9-9, window open 24 hrs.
It didn't appear to be scripted very much, but they did reshoot a couple of the negotiations." He added that the customer "didn't 'just walk in' that day" and that producers "ran everyone out of the store except the 12 or so people that signed up to be extras."
How much do the Pawn Stars get paid? ›Given "Pawn Stars" rise in the zeitgeist, it should come as no surprise to hear how the main cast members make far more than $40,000 a year. Chumlee alone makes just about that by filming a single episode.
Why can't Pawn Stars buy guns? ›They Cannot Pawn Firearms
The reason the shop sticks to strictly antique guns is because they do not have a Federal Firearms License.