Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, made internationally famous in HISTORY's hit series Pawn Stars, isn't the only family-run shop in America that's bursting at the seams with one-of-a-kind historical items and fascinating stories. Silver Dollar Pawn & Jewelry Center in Alexandria, Louisiana owned and operated by Jimmie DeRamus and his family, is a colorful place that collects an eclectic array of historical merchandise, with a daily stream of quirky local characters attempting to sell, purchase or pawn items - including livestock.
Seasons & Episode
Get blown away with Cajun Pawn Stars as they check out an old hunting rifle believed to have belonged to George Washington. Will the appraisal force the shop to cough up some big bucks? In addition, an old friend of Jimmie's wants to sell his twelve-foot Native American-styled totem pole. And Cajun shop regular Gerard shows up with a chair made out of cattle horns.
Get ready for some down home cookin' when the Cajun Pawn Stars consider buying a massive 40 foot BBQ pit on wheels. Plus, a seller isn't horsin around when he gallops into the shop to unload his miniature horse. And a customer looks to buy a prop gun from the movie classic Gone with the Wind. Will Jimmie give up one of his most prized possessions or will he frankly "not give a damn"?
Jimmie challenges his staff to a scary Halloween costume contest...with a day off as first prize. In keeping with the holiday spirit, the Cajun Pawn Stars are offered a 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood hearse and a Sleepy Hollow movie collectible with a Johnny Depp autograph.
The Cajun Pawn Stars put a new twist on an old classic when they go bowling--Southern style. Using a shotgun, see the gang try to score some strikes on their day at the range. Plus, there s a lot to comb through for Jimmie when a local hairdresser stops by to purchase some famous locks. And, a custom LSU-themed chopper signed by former head coach Nick Saban rolls up to the shop.
Ride along with the Cajun Pawn Stars as they test-drive a rare James Bond-type Aston Martin...and decide whether it's worth the six-figure asking price. Plus, Johnnie tries to secure the rights to a land grant signed by President James Madison. And, local musician Wade Benson Landry swings by the shop to sell one of his famous-designer rhinestone stage suits.
Jimmie and Tammie check out a 1960s voting machine, a customer comes in to sell his 1970 s Mego super hero action figures, and Jimmie tries to lock down a price on an old Mississippi prison ball and chain.
Join the Cajun Pawn Stars for a rock-n-roll history lesson when they meet the woman at the epicenter of the 1950s Jerry Lee Lewis child bride scandal. Jimmie and Johnnie then hope checking out a 1930s Rail Bus doesn't go off the track. And Tammie corrals her pop to check out a camel named Chewy owned by shop regular Gerald.
The Cajun Pawn Stars get a lesson in farming when they check out an antique corn grading machine. A signed Jackie Robinson baseball lands in the shop, but will Jimmie hit a home run during negotiations? And, after checking out a customized Harley Road King, Johnnie gets to live out a childhood fantasy when he goes on a ride along with deputy sheriff and shop regular Chester.
Items featured include an antique Maytag washing machine from the 1920s, a bust of General George Custer, a model Lone Ranger frontier town cut out from boxes of Cheerios, and a trunk claimed to have been owned by Ernest Hemmingway.
Join the Cajun Pawn Stars as they explore the monstrous myth that is Bigfoot when a "certified" lock of his hair stomps into the shop. Jimmie gets excited over a commemorative gun of World War I hero Alvin York. And, Jimmie and Tammie check out a unique snow cone concession stand--will they scoop up a cool deal or will the seller's price freeze them out?
A handmade Native American bison jacket; a cannon that was supposedly used in the Colfax Massacre of 1873.
Charge! Go back to the battlefield with the Cajun Pawn Stars as they check out a collection of historic Civil War projectiles. Tammie and Johnnie try to lasso a deal on an antique toy horse. And, a customer walks in with a very rare weapon--a 1913 pistol sword. Will Jimmie be able to slash his price and secure this unique item or will he be shot down?
Start your engines with the Cajun Pawn Stars as they check out an old go-kart that, with the help of Yankee's powers of restoration, has the potential to become something extraordinary. Johnnie encounters a high end government document that contains handwritten notes from former President Dwight Eisenhower. And, shop regular Gerard stops by to sell a classic Ernst Roth bass fiddle.
Place your bets with the Cajun Pawn Stars as they check out an antique, but beat-up, 1930s horse race gambling machine. Jimmie fiddles with the idea of buying a rare Martin Guitar even though his music expert is out of town. And, it's father vs. daughter when Tammie bets her dad she can make a profit on a unique bar-on-wheels. Will Jimmie end up triumphant in all his dealings or will this turn out to be a bad day for Big Daddy?
A 1950s Space Commander ride; a chair that allegedly belonged to former Louisiana governor and U.S. senator Huey Long.
A 1929 Ford fire engine; an Easy-Bake Oven from the early 1970s. Also: Bruce Mitchell ("Swamp People") shops for a gun.
Get star struck with the Cajun Pawn Stars when country singer Tracy Lawrence stops by the shop looking to sell his 1920s Martin guitar and a colorful 1960s suit from singer/songwriter Hank Snow. Jimmie tries not to get thrown off when negotiating for a mechanical bull. And, shop regular Joker tries to clean up on a deal for what he calls a "Cajun hot tub."
Get all shook up with the Cajun Pawn Stars when the shop gets an opportunity to buy a very unique piece of Elvis--his tooth. Johnnie inspects a vintage Batman marionette. And, Jimmie proves a pawnbroker never takes a break when he sets his eyes on a 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood limousine while he's out to lunch with his wife and Tammie. Will Big Daddy ride home in style or will his wheeling and dealing make him miss lunch and cause family friction?
Hit the road with the Cajun Pawn Stars when they head to shop-regular Bayou Bob's place to see a restored 1927 Chevy Roadster. Jimmie checks out a very rare zebra/donkey hybrid called a zedonk. And, a promissory note signed by Francis Scott Key has the shop feeling patriotic, but will Jimmie swing a star-spangled deal or will negotiations go off-key.