Exposing a Scammer: He Tried to Sell Me Stolen Merchandise

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  • @rush437
    @rush437 Рік тому +2162

    dressed like a cartoon cat burglar selling a bag of brand new apple products, seems legit

  • @ksm300
    @ksm300 Рік тому +2233

    The best scammer video was the lady that came in with the "new unopened power tool", but was instead full of newspapers.

    • @cewaffles
      @cewaffles Рік тому +112

      That was Classic... "Oh My... What?? It was in there.. What.. ohh Noo....".... and the Soap Opera Award goes to...
      Edit: Changed Soup to Soap ;-)

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss Рік тому +64

      "Oh wow I had no idea thats really weird all these newspapers show up in my power tool box like that"

    • @dcg509
      @dcg509 Рік тому +48

      “And we got newspaper”

    • @George.W-Jenson
      @George.W-Jenson Рік тому +13

      Yes, how they get there 😂😂😂

    • @cuttinstones3024
      @cuttinstones3024 Рік тому +99

      Right, and she had the balls to try and scam him again with the blank gift cards, fake watch, and fake jewelry! She was a real piece of s**t.

  • @PossumSoup_
    @PossumSoup_ 6 місяців тому +334

    I cannot believe that guy sold a lamp that has been in his family for 100 plus years for a lousy 50 bucks. Wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better off just keeping the lamp.

    • @nickieca
      @nickieca 6 місяців тому +23

      and even if you have no family members to pass it on too or they aren't interested in keeping it.....i would donate to a home I've picked that would appreciate it and it's history.... rather that than selling it for $50 and no idea where it will end up.

    • @ruthberesford1198
      @ruthberesford1198 5 місяців тому +22

      it's just trash in many people's eyes tho

    • @bulletproofair
      @bulletproofair 5 місяців тому +36

      I instantly doubted everything he said after proclaiming his great grandpa was a multimillionaire mail carrier/snake-oil salesman who lost it all in the markets...and started to believe he's the snake-oil salesman with that bs story. 😂
      He jumped at that $50 quicker than a man half his age could lol.

    • @MotoAtheist
      @MotoAtheist 5 місяців тому +7

      @@bulletproofair Yeah, millionaires don't have every last cent tied up in stocks, what a load of S for sure.

    • @chrispotter219
      @chrispotter219 5 місяців тому

      I agree entirely. It all seemed a bit rehearsed to me. With the Snake Oil reference and the millionaire great grandfather, it sounded like a tall tale. I think that is why Pete only gave him $50. In New Zealand a genuine item like that would sell for $300 - 400 easily, I bet he picked it up in a yard sale for a few dollars and made a healthy profit@@bulletproofair

  • @EuroGupper
    @EuroGupper 4 місяці тому +51

    He looked like a budget Assassins Creed character trying to sell his loot 😂😂😂

  • @daydreamers8254
    @daydreamers8254 7 місяців тому +140

    "these things are so hot they're burning my hands."
    damn good line.

  • @user-yj6nn4ut3o
    @user-yj6nn4ut3o 7 місяців тому +701

    Pro-tip: If you're going to try to sell stolen merchandise to a pawn shop, don't dress in the same outfit you used to commit the smash and grab the night before. Bro walking in there dressed all in black like the cat burglar. All he was missing was the balaclava and gloves.

    • @rastus666
      @rastus666 6 місяців тому +31

      Had to have the hood up indoors to block as many camera views as possible.

    • @kimmeex
      @kimmeex 6 місяців тому +1

      💀💀💀

    • @keithRR2023
      @keithRR2023 6 місяців тому

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @sandra-iy2ce
      @sandra-iy2ce 6 місяців тому

      😂😂😂

    • @liamjones9115
      @liamjones9115 6 місяців тому +6

      Should of had SWAG written on his bag

  • @MikeMikeSmith
    @MikeMikeSmith 2 місяці тому +50

    Respect to a guy who doesn’t do business with Thieves!

    • @DjStiv3
      @DjStiv3 7 днів тому +2

      well duhh, doubt he wants cops coming or raiding his place lol or discovering other items that may also be stolen who knows. Im sure every pawn place or whatever has had stolen things come thru all the time

  • @Kitten2642
    @Kitten2642 5 місяців тому +84

    I like honest pawn shop owners. My mom sold all my stuff after she threw me out, my dad got a call from one of the pawn shops he visits a lot, basically told my dad "Hey...I don't know how to tell you this, but I got your kids stuff. I bought it for a low ball offer, so you can come get it." My mom had been delaying letting me come get my stuff, stuff my dad had bought for me, stuff for school or things I bought myself and we finally knew why. They knew we'd been having issues getting my stuff back and they knew my mother. They took a loss to help us. She had the audacity to actually be mad at me and act like I was in the wrong for demanding to know what right she had to sell things she didn't buy. When she went back to try and sell things she HAD bought, even her own stuff that pawn shop owner refused to do business with her. He said he knew she was heartless, but he never imagined how right my dad and I were. We've since paid him back because we're in a better financial state, but it is something I'll always remember, so if I have something to sell I wont do business with any other pawn shop. They didn't have to do that. They didn't have to even give me my things back, they could have charged for it, they could have not even told us about it. There was no way to prove she had stolen that stuff because I was 15. They went out of their way to do a good thing and I love them for it.

    • @buildTheWALLNOW
      @buildTheWALLNOW 2 місяці тому

      Your mom looks like a “real good person”. Selling your kids stuff for some money. Was she a drug addict or addicted to alcohol?

    • @pennyspamzlol
      @pennyspamzlol 2 місяці тому +7

      Im sorry you had such a deadbeat mum x I know how it is. Sending love

    • @docducttape9270
      @docducttape9270 2 місяці тому +1

      So yall are on first name basis with a pawn shop? Lol

    • @Kitten2642
      @Kitten2642 2 місяці тому

      @@docducttape9270 yeah my dad is on a first name basis with a lot of people in town. Well the stationary ones anyways. He’s been here since he was stationed here in his 20s. Mans in his 70s now. Plus we have a habit of bringing food to people, so they tend to remember us. He knows most of the homeless people cause he gives them socks at that start of winter every year and makes sure their blankets don’t need to be replaced. We aren’t rich or anything, but we’re financially stable enough to help others out with small stuff whether it’s getting a bus ticket, food or blankets. It makes people remember who you are.

    • @VigilantSight
      @VigilantSight 2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for sharing this. Those guys working at that pawnshop are amazing people, bless them.

  • @mt-nv4jd
    @mt-nv4jd Рік тому +610

    A good friend of mine had several guitars and amps stolen. A couple of days later, the perps tried to sell it all at Guitar Center, where the gear had been purchased. The store called my friend to ask about it, he told them it was stolen, they called the cops and delayed the perps till the cops got there. Must have been fun to watch.

    • @XxMidnightToker420xX
      @XxMidnightToker420xX 9 місяців тому +38

      This is how all companys should operate have a secret code somewhere unique to the person that bought it.

    • @bltn7469
      @bltn7469 7 місяців тому

      A secret code lol ?@@XxMidnightToker420xX

    • @b.a.1591
      @b.a.1591 7 місяців тому +22

      @@XxMidnightToker420xX Guitars all have serial numbers and are stolen so much that stores don't buy them unless they can see the serial number.

    • @user-ts3mi4zk2n
      @user-ts3mi4zk2n 7 місяців тому +4

      Oh to be a fly on the wall, Hugh !...🪰

    • @user-ts3mi4zk2n
      @user-ts3mi4zk2n 7 місяців тому +2

      Oh to be a fly on the wall, Hugh !...🪰

  • @GenXPertChannel
    @GenXPertChannel 7 місяців тому +316

    When they dodge your question with an answer like "I pay money" you just know the dude is trying to scam you.

    • @Yahooligan72
      @Yahooligan72 6 місяців тому +5

      Thanks Pierogi!

    • @joewas2225
      @joewas2225 6 місяців тому +6

      No shit captain obvious

    • @REH86
      @REH86 6 місяців тому +6

      English obviously wasn't his native language. Realistically, how do you think he could have scammed the owner? As far as I know, airpods can't be remotely disabled, like a phone can. So, even if they were stolen, they can still be used.

    • @Deeskiii762
      @Deeskiii762 6 місяців тому +8

      I pey mawney

    • @joshuapace5129
      @joshuapace5129 6 місяців тому +3

      Or just broken English 😂

  • @bryantguzman5019
    @bryantguzman5019 5 місяців тому +21

    Love this guy. It's like Pawn Stars but without the fake drama and stories. Just a real day in the life of. So authentic and a good guy even to those trying to scam you. Keep going. I've subscribed.

  • @Neverender3367
    @Neverender3367 5 місяців тому +10

    That cat seriously loves that guy. She gave him the light love bite!

  • @Fastxfords99
    @Fastxfords99 Рік тому +337

    The airpod guy was super obvious.. He had points where his English got better instantly, and the squirrel level of nervousness says it all. I used to have people like this weekly in my pawn shop.

    • @malcolmharing3744
      @malcolmharing3744 Рік тому +21

      No habla, haha

    • @Dky640
      @Dky640 Рік тому +50

      Peter was smart for not taking the deal with the Sith Lord Darth AirPod

    • @gigisdreamworld2624
      @gigisdreamworld2624 Рік тому +3

      Dispenser

    • @jseidl21
      @jseidl21 Рік тому +18

      theyre trying to get drugs

    • @mixedmartialanarchist6469
      @mixedmartialanarchist6469 Рік тому +19

      You have to play the part. If he wore a polo,slacks, and dress shoes and had a better story… then maybe???

  • @josephguilfoyle9356
    @josephguilfoyle9356 Рік тому +595

    This guy is the most honest pawn shop owner I’ve seen

    • @xenakiddle
      @xenakiddle Рік тому +26

      You have no idea how funny that is

    • @Ir-of4zn
      @Ir-of4zn 9 місяців тому +33

      You haven't been watching him for years. Pete can be a snake... and a BEAST in the resell business.

    • @Mike-01234
      @Mike-01234 7 місяців тому +29

      People think they can get what they paid for something. If you're at a pawnshop probably shouldn't have bought the thing you're trying to pawn anyway. People have issues with always spending more than they take in those are the ones down at the pawnshop. Friends' cousin like this he always broke his mother died left him 10 million a 40-acre ranch about 5 years ago. You would think with that much at age 40 he just retire and live off the interest. What did he do buy bunch of new vehicles, race car, boat, Trips around the world for months. In 5 years ran through all the money the ranch is up forsale for $1.2 million. No matter if he had $100 a week or million was always broke.

    • @dontknow3949
      @dontknow3949 7 місяців тому +24

      @@Ir-of4znwatched him for years, not once would I ever describe this man as a snake lmfao you must be using the term in a way I’m not familiar

    • @Ir-of4zn
      @Ir-of4zn 7 місяців тому +10

      @dontknow3949 I have watched him for years.. and have watched him take advantage and/or be misleading to some of his customers. Do not question me about why I use this adjective. You are out of line to approach me with this... I do not have to explain anything to you. If you do not like it...too bad.

  • @DarkMessiah499
    @DarkMessiah499 6 місяців тому +32

    I like how (unlike reality shows) this guy explains why he is pricing things and is so respectful, unlike the scammers.

  • @rpandocchi
    @rpandocchi 6 місяців тому +60

    I stumbled upon your videos randomly and found them to be entertaining. Then my jaw dropped when you had my BROTHER Steve in this video. It was great to see him in this video being happy and loving just like I always remembered him to be. Love you Steve, you will be missed, RIP

    • @deannalumia1707
      @deannalumia1707 5 місяців тому +3

      Oh wow, that is so beautiful that you got to see your brother again.
      Sorry for your loss.

    • @Alexi6onfire
      @Alexi6onfire 5 місяців тому +2

      Steve forever

    • @Daniel-lb7bu
      @Daniel-lb7bu 5 місяців тому +1

      Which guy in this video was he? Rip Steve

    • @rebeccatyler1333
      @rebeccatyler1333 4 місяці тому +4

      ​@@Daniel-lb7buhe was the guy that was holding honey the cat. Rip🙏

    • @gregkasza1925
      @gregkasza1925 3 місяці тому +4

      That must have been great to see! About 2 years after my mother died, I was watching TV late at night. The show was called America in color. They showed a clip of women waiting outside to see a Frank Sinatra concert. 1950ish. There was my mom and her friend Marilynn. I was able to confirm she had been to that concert. She kept the ticket stub!

  • @philsmith3261
    @philsmith3261 Рік тому +293

    I think it's sad how the lamp was in his family for 140 years and he got 50 bucks for it. Guess it's better than throwing away, but still it's a piece of family history.

    • @drumnbassdan
      @drumnbassdan 7 місяців тому +82

      Indeed, unfortunately sentimental value is different to actual value. Personally i would hold onto it and try keep it in the family longer.

    • @Mike-01234
      @Mike-01234 7 місяців тому +45

      The problem is when you get older, you're the last one in a family line what do you do with the stuff you have. I never had kids not that kids even care about your parents, or their parent's lot of them have their own things they don't want all this stuff. I think about all my father's pictures he had of himself and my grandparents. All their things what happens to it when you die gets thrown in the trash. My grandfather was an artist going back the 1930's. He did lot of painting in the 1980's also none of it is worth anything what do I do with it? Even the older stuff there is one art gallery who he used to sell his things at maybe they take a few of his paintings they won't pay me for them. They already have lot from when he was alive haven't sold, he passed in 2005 at age of 95. When I get closer to my 70's going to just get rid of everything don't want bunch of stuff left behind. Rather liquidate it and donate the money to an animal rescue.

    • @Cybertruck1000
      @Cybertruck1000 7 місяців тому

      I don't really get the hand me down thing. Possessions are just millstones around your neck. When you are gone the people left to deal with things are in a bind dealing with things. It can create bad will and guilt for everything they end up throwing or giving away.@@Mike-01234

    • @Downecker
      @Downecker 7 місяців тому +20

      Why sell something so special? For what, $50 ? The lamp will live on! It's the $ 50 that will quickly become history!!😅

    • @Cybertruck1000
      @Cybertruck1000 7 місяців тому +17

      Maybe he thought there was no interest in his family for it. Better to clear clutter. No point leaving it for someone when you've gone.

  • @adamstraker1177
    @adamstraker1177 Рік тому +338

    My guess is that they are fake rather than stolen. Ridiculously convincing fakes out there for a fraction of the price.

    • @koDaffi
      @koDaffi Рік тому +36

      Yeah my guess is fake too. No way he's rolling around with that many real ones unless he knocked over a store. The counterfeits nowadays look identical to the brand name. I even have a pair of knock offs just so I don't lose my expensive ones while mowing or roaming around lol.

    • @TruthTellerTV
      @TruthTellerTV Рік тому +41

      They are 100% fake. The story is probably real, he bought them thinking he was getting a deal.

    • @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va
      @OldsmobileCutlass1969Va Рік тому +8

      The Phone Guru bought some knock-offs for something like $50 and everything looked the same down to the packaging! I bet you could make a racket by buying real ones and switching them out with the fakes...
      It's one of those things... If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is fake!

    • @TruthTellerTV
      @TruthTellerTV Рік тому +9

      @@kylemarsun … Says who? You realize these gen airpods are like $250, right? Asking just over $100, If he went lower that would be an obvious red flag.

    • @guruoo
      @guruoo Рік тому

      @@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va Saw that

  • @Threedog1963
    @Threedog1963 6 місяців тому +11

    I learned my lesson on stamp collecting when I took the collection I had done as a kid to a dealer and tried to sell it. I didn't have anything rare or valuable, but a lot of stuff from the 1920's up. He offered me less than face value for everything. I laughed at him and told him the Post Office will give me face value for them. Then, I went and sold them to the Post Office up the street. Stamps are a waste of money unless you're willing to do a lot of research and spend some big bucks.

  • @renetravis
    @renetravis 6 місяців тому

    I just love your page, your so honest and level with your words and customers,

  • @xlrators5378
    @xlrators5378 Рік тому +54

    Definitely wouldn't go into a pawn shop dressed in all black with the hoodie up selling new electronics LOL

    • @shaun2318
      @shaun2318 Рік тому +18

      Definitely wouldn’t have tried all 5 at once

    • @HomestarCrawler
      @HomestarCrawler Рік тому +3

      Not to mention the fact that he was asking full retail price, lol. Even if they were real and not stolen, Pete would have lost money on them 😂 You could see how easy it was for him to say no. On other videos he hesitates, not here.

    • @piranhaeatspanda
      @piranhaeatspanda Рік тому

      What were they that he was selling

    • @shaun2318
      @shaun2318 Рік тому

      @@piranhaeatspanda AirPods

  • @jerrettcoffey5021
    @jerrettcoffey5021 Рік тому +70

    Rather than being stolen, I suspect they're fake. There are a lot of convincing fakes out there for a fraction of the cost. Also, I would love the dispenser!

  • @chrislaplante4787
    @chrislaplante4787 Місяць тому

    You are a very cool,nice man.I just found your videos today and i’m just LOVING them.Ypure even nice to the scammers And that’s awesome too..because that’s best for YOU and your health not to get mad everytime❤

  • @alexday5892
    @alexday5892 4 місяці тому

    What’s great about all of these videos is that moment of realisation when they spot the camera. They are almost picking the item back into their bag as the first questions get asked. Brilliant stuff !

  • @xx7secondsxx
    @xx7secondsxx 7 місяців тому +14

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I CANT BELIEVE someone got to use "these are sooo hott... they're burnin my hands!" Line in a real life situation!!! That's golden!
    This vid just made my day!
    This is the greatest channel!!

  • @StangLX351
    @StangLX351 7 місяців тому +17

    Good call on those AirPods that dude totally stole those! Never have I seen a more obvious thief!

    • @Longtack55
      @Longtack55 2 місяці тому +2

      All that was missing was a big bag named "loot."

  • @nscuthbert
    @nscuthbert Місяць тому

    Pete you are a proper gent and I can see why your clients love you. Even the scammers leave on good terms which is a credit to you and your interpersonal skills. I see you like Turkey too, one of my favourites like a lot of UK residents. Keep it up mate! ❤

  • @flexmasterson4297
    @flexmasterson4297 Годину тому

    These are the criminals we see shoplifting and causing prices for everyone to rise.

  • @1911GreaterThanALL
    @1911GreaterThanALL 7 місяців тому +6

    "Eh I pay money". Yes that is how you buy things.

    • @SlimDaSavage
      @SlimDaSavage Місяць тому

      That was hilarious to watch. Where’d you get these from? Eh I pay money 😂😂

  • @HummBabyBaseball
    @HummBabyBaseball Рік тому +20

    It takes a special person to do that job and deal with these people.

  • @RittingsTN
    @RittingsTN Місяць тому

    Stumbled across this channel by pure accident... I'm English, lived in Tennessee for a decade, now back in England with my American wife. Absolutely LOVE this channel. I've not seen anything newer (hoping you're still making them) because busy watching all the older stuff.
    I'm a musician by trade, but I've always wanted to do this kind of thing for work as I'm a big big fan of history and just meeting people and finding interesting objects. But your personality, pets and sense of humour really makes me wish I lived close enough to pop in the store and have a cup of tea and a chat with you :)

  • @lucymarie714
    @lucymarie714 6 місяців тому +1

    Crazy enough I was wondering after being a fan for a while where you were from. I had a feeling it was a polish accent! My stepdad’s mom was from Poland. Love to hear it 🫶🏼

  • @MsMdevaney
    @MsMdevaney 7 місяців тому +84

    I hope Brian is okay! Sudden ghosting on communication after putting down a good deposit has me worried that something may have happened to brian unexpectedly praying he is okay

    • @ScottCooperDeeDooper
      @ScottCooperDeeDooper 7 місяців тому +19

      Unfortunately our suspicion was correct - Bryan died last month during a gasoline fight accident.

    • @xixi560
      @xixi560 7 місяців тому +4

      ​@@ScottCooperDeeDooperno idea what a gasoline fight accident is but fk I'm hoping you're just some idiot, yk what I mean.. 😓😓 Fk RIP to the man, damn. Also I just realised it's probably gasoline fire.. hopefully we went out peacefully, smoke inhalation or something... 🎰🕊️

    • @muckleshoot1
      @muckleshoot1 7 місяців тому +10

      @@xixi560 you are reading into things way to much,have you ever seen the movie zoolander?? freak gasoline fight accident

    • @Yahooligan72
      @Yahooligan72 6 місяців тому +5

      You are using the term "ghosting" wrong baby girl 😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂

    • @xixi560
      @xixi560 6 місяців тому

      @@muckleshoot1 I have but don't recall it. Don't watch programming if you can help it, it's programming

  • @Downecker
    @Downecker 7 місяців тому +47

    Wow ! I just accidentally found this guy! No fake drama or extras walking around like buyers! The reality of the show appears to be sincere!

    • @thetruepatriot7733
      @thetruepatriot7733 7 місяців тому

      This is a great channel, pete is a good businessman and a lot of cool stuff comes into the shop.

    • @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206
      @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206 7 місяців тому

      Me too!
      So impressed!
      ☮️💜

    • @Teenpig24
      @Teenpig24 7 місяців тому

      Except that most aren't scammers. People think their stuff is legit usually.

    • @thetruepatriot7733
      @thetruepatriot7733 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Teenpig24 I think it's 50/50... a lot of people don't know that their items are fake, but some people absolutely do. The newspaper box lady was as bad as it gets! Total scammer.

    • @Teenpig24
      @Teenpig24 7 місяців тому +1

      @@thetruepatriot7733 Yep, she was full of it.

  • @simonmasse7840
    @simonmasse7840 3 дні тому

    Real warm-hearted guy running a real shop. Much more interesting to watch than that fake pawnshop drama show (you all know which one I'm talking about). Big props to the channel.

  • @katiedid1851
    @katiedid1851 4 місяці тому +1

    I subbed your channel.
    I enjoy your politeness and courtesy, even during efforts to steal from you.
    Stay in good health.

  • @danleu7499
    @danleu7499 Рік тому +107

    Praying for whoever Bryan is because a man don't spend money and then stop talking for no reason. May God be with him and his family

    • @signready
      @signready 7 місяців тому +13

      I was thinking the same thing. I pray that he is good.

    • @just_nate_8694
      @just_nate_8694 7 місяців тому +7

      Exactly

    • @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206
      @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206 7 місяців тому +11

      I came looking for this comment!
      Where are you Brian?!

    • @matimus100
      @matimus100 7 місяців тому +5

      Praying or Karma doesn't save innocent children's lives anywhere in the world 🌎 grow up

    • @lokiwartooth1138
      @lokiwartooth1138 7 місяців тому

      @@matimus100you need help. We will pray for you.

  • @pats9414
    @pats9414 Рік тому +18

    That guy was strange. He acted like his whole life’s mission was to sell those to Pete.

    • @ualemp902
      @ualemp902 Рік тому +5

      Yes, he kept persisting. He should have left the store when Pete said no. Pretty clear that he wanted cash asap to go buy some drugs.

    • @peterlangbridge4628
      @peterlangbridge4628 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@ualemp902Now, now, you don't know that. It's more than likely that he wanted to buy a suit and tie for his next job interview.

    • @Drew791
      @Drew791 13 днів тому

      I didn’t really get drug user vibes from him. I honestly think he just gets off on the whole fleecing thing.

  • @evilladollyz7602
    @evilladollyz7602 Місяць тому

    I just found your channel. This is wonderful! ❤❤❤

  • @519MEDIA
    @519MEDIA 6 місяців тому

    Just landed on your channel somehow brother UA-cam algorithm is crazy .. watched a couple of your videos. Love the Contant keep doing what you’re doing. 👍📸👈

  • @FlyingDaddy721
    @FlyingDaddy721 Рік тому +41

    "U-line dispenser." Thanks for the great content over the years. That one dude seemed super sketch. The oil lamp guy is a gem! Thanks Peter

    • @LazyIRanch
      @LazyIRanch Рік тому +1

      Beautiful lamp, but Pete's right. These lovely old Bradley Hubbard lamps don't sell for as much as one would think for such a lovely antique.
      20 years ago I bought a large, Victorian era brass hanging lamp that came from an old general store in a small Texas town that had shut down in the 1950s. There were pics of the lamp hanging in the store circa 1880s, over the heads of shopkeepers sporting handlebar mustaches. This particular store was THE store that my great-grandparents shopped at. It was a day trip by wagon to go there, about 20 miles from their farm.
      My grandfather was one of 12 kids, born in 1882. I loved him and knowing that this same lamp hung over the counter where my ancestors shopped was too cool to pass up. I bought it on eBay for $175 including shipping. It was sent by Greyhound bus and it arrived in perfect condition thanks to the very careful seller.

    • @FlyingDaddy721
      @FlyingDaddy721 Рік тому +1

      @Lazy I Ranch I really want to send something via Greyhound bus now! Your story is lovely and evokes a certain nostalgia for me as I have been in several old towns that still operate a general store. St. Elmo in Colorado is one such place that is more of a novelty now, but they keep the town as it would have been. I can see the handlebars milling around in my minds eye with these light fixtures above and the wooden shelves and glass cases. I am really glad that you were able to hold onto one of the very items that holds the memory of your family history. Incredible, thank you for sharing.

    • @mrfriendid
      @mrfriendid Рік тому

      U-line dispenser

  • @toddt6730
    @toddt6730 7 місяців тому +65

    I just found this channel and I'm loving it, I love how real and down to earth,it's great seeing all the pets and the family atmosphere and best of all the honesty, I thought that was completely lost in this country, he shows people online what the items are worth and even tells them about the profit he needs to make, excellent content and i wouldn't hesitate to do business with him

    • @matimus100
      @matimus100 7 місяців тому +2

      Congratulations on being in love with another man Thanks for telling everyone

    • @soulclap80
      @soulclap80 3 місяці тому

      ​@matimus100 wouldn't it be easier to just say "hey, guys, I'm insecure!", instead of putting down positivity. 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @Golgari213
    @Golgari213 6 місяців тому

    Something about the casual interactions where you talk price and make a deal then shake is always so satisfying.
    Just two humans making a deal! Small interactions are fun.

  • @meghangonyea1564
    @meghangonyea1564 7 днів тому

    The parrot at the window during the post cards 😍 I love all your shop pets!

  • @indian2003
    @indian2003 7 місяців тому +21

    I am not a reseller but subscribe from Norway. First time I saw your video, the first thing that struck me was you treating customers with respect. That is worth more than any advertising.

    • @interiorattack8331
      @interiorattack8331 7 місяців тому +4

      Literally the same thing drew me in. I subbed two days ago and already can’t get enough of these raw and authentic interactions. I’m not reseller either but they make it look fun.

  • @user-om2uo1ys9t
    @user-om2uo1ys9t 2 місяці тому

    Great channel man. Endless wisdom about scams but honest deals as well

  • @ericcarey9286
    @ericcarey9286 Місяць тому

    Love the dispenser, thank you for the offer.

  • @FREEEDDOOMM
    @FREEEDDOOMM Рік тому +12

    I don't want the dispenser. 😂

    • @allaboutroofing2
      @allaboutroofing2 Рік тому

      Maybe he can just venmo you the shipping cost he saved 😂

  • @CoinSilver800
    @CoinSilver800 Рік тому +7

    Sometimes the best deal is the one you don't make.

  • @mitsuevotunerviii
    @mitsuevotunerviii 2 місяці тому

    Man I'm glad I found your channel. You're so easy going. I could watch for hours. You could have your own TV show 😅

  • @keithtwill6140
    @keithtwill6140 6 місяців тому

    Just found this channel. Good job sir, very entertaining. Just subscribed!

  • @svenf1
    @svenf1 7 місяців тому +6

    I appreciate your authenticity and sharing of your thought process when you evaluate items. Thank you for your videos!

  • @MileHighHustlers
    @MileHighHustlers Рік тому +19

    The tape dispenser is cool. Pete is always giving back to the community. Thanks Pete keep the videos coming 😊

  • @blackcobra6501
    @blackcobra6501 6 місяців тому +29

    If I can give you some advice, I wouldn’t call out people like that and say their stuff is stolen. Those types of people only need a very small reason to do harm to someone.

    • @FA-sr6lx
      @FA-sr6lx 4 місяці тому +4

      Don't worry the store is armed

    • @bakielh229
      @bakielh229 4 місяці тому +9

      @@FA-sr6lx Why risk it? I would just nah I'll pass on this one, I don't think I can move them... etc. No reason to antagonize someone who you think has no problem robbing a store

    • @rondobson1828
      @rondobson1828 4 місяці тому

      Friend of mine worked in a pawn shop and said there was a loaded gun under the counter every 10 feet or so.@@FA-sr6lx

    • @mxktm39
      @mxktm39 2 місяці тому +4

      He never said he stole it directly. He implied that maybe who he got it from stole it but never said it directly to the guy. He also said he hopes it isn’t but he doesn’t want to buy stolen merchandise and that’s his business. When it seems too good to be true, it usually is. Apple is very smart and will put holds on stuff that is labeled stolen from a snatch and grab and whatnot.

    • @william9922
      @william9922 21 день тому

      @@bakielh229Not everybody is scared to be a man, unlike yourself.

  • @God_family_6.5creedmoor
    @God_family_6.5creedmoor 29 днів тому

    Such a cool chill guy. We can all learn some humility from this guy.

  • @Mrs.FlippinAintEasy
    @Mrs.FlippinAintEasy Рік тому +4

    Pete- You are the best! I'm so glad I finally started watching on my own. Jon usually has you playing in the background as we work. You're genuine, honest and quite funny! Thank you for entertaining us and bringing us useful information. Oh- ULine Tape Dispenser. As the one that does the shipping for Flippin Aint Easy, I sure could use that one.

  • @Rubenrodriguez-xu2vy
    @Rubenrodriguez-xu2vy Рік тому +3

    Dispenser….. a year and half ago when I had COVID and was all alone in my room I found your channel and been watching ever since! You bring a old school television vibe to your channel.

  • @nightcritterz
    @nightcritterz 5 місяців тому +4

    Pete is like a guy that would give you a side quest in a GTA game lol

  • @edgufler1122
    @edgufler1122 7 місяців тому +1

    First time to your YT Channel.. if you run like a Pawn Shop you're an awesome Proprietor. So kind to your Customers.

  • @lincolnlandpicker
    @lincolnlandpicker Рік тому +4

    Uline dispenser looks great. Also truly enjoy your videos. Working with the public in retail can be very mindboggling. You handle things well with the customers.

  • @sebastianakins414
    @sebastianakins414 7 місяців тому +3

    Hey Peter-
    I've just recently found your videos over the past few days. I love the way you do things. Keep it up!

  • @regwatson2017
    @regwatson2017 16 днів тому

    This channel is addictive. Can't stop watching !!!

  • @Patriots1262
    @Patriots1262 2 місяці тому +1

    Look at the background 😂your beautiful bird(i am sorry i dont know the name) is gettin' down!!! So cute and hilarious!!

  • @jwrudloff
    @jwrudloff 7 місяців тому +5

    I wish you nothing but continued success I've enjoyed watching his videos now for the past Forty-Eight hours that I've subscribed and love your personality and demeanor with your customers..
    Jim from California

    • @orthodox_gentleman
      @orthodox_gentleman 5 місяців тому

      UA-cam hasn’t been around for 48 years! Hell videos on the internet are a fairly recent thing!

  • @Timidator388
    @Timidator388 Рік тому +3

    I want the Uline Dispenser 😀 Love how you turned down the possible stolen product. Always better be safe than sorry when it comes close to protecting your business.

  • @1Life2Live007
    @1Life2Live007 5 місяців тому +1

    I just LOVE the cats snow boots. LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤❤
    😂 he was looking at that bunny like wth is this!! 😂

  • @EliCamacho-xx2zo
    @EliCamacho-xx2zo 3 місяці тому

    Like your show dude interesting to see the different things that come in to your shop as well as the people I try to guess who's scamming and who's legit

  • @chrischeeseburger3121
    @chrischeeseburger3121 Рік тому +16

    Great story behind that lamp, funny how the guy tried to act like he didn't know what you meant when you said those ear buds were HOT!! I would love the Uline Dispenser.

    • @MrScroad
      @MrScroad Рік тому +2

      He’s obv had broken English. Some people who just moved to America may not know your slang words. Jeeeze

  • @pathoover2786
    @pathoover2786 6 місяців тому +2

    I watch your videos, because of you. Not for resale. You're awesome.

  • @eliseelise9711
    @eliseelise9711 6 місяців тому

    This channel keeps getting better not only a cat but also a bunny? If i was not sold before i sure am now. I find these scam videos you make very interesting. Also i like that you treat everyone with respect. Just hit the last clip he also has a bird !? Lol

  • @rjfox9372
    @rjfox9372 Рік тому +15

    I love your channel brother. Thanks for keeping it real, and being you! You're such a character with so much lovable attitude and great knowledge!

    • @matimus100
      @matimus100 7 місяців тому +1

      Strange comment

  • @dathyr1
    @dathyr1 Рік тому +8

    Peter and everyone - My Uncle got me into STAMP collection a long time ago and thought that having a good Stamp collection would be worth something in the future. I went into a Coin/Stamp shop several years back and asked how much my Plate Block collections would be worth and found out they are NOT WORTH collecting/investing anymore.
    He wasn't even taking any collections anymore and said that I might as well use them for postage stamps. So I stopped wasting my money on getting anymore stamps for my collections. I have them all stored away in books in containers.
    Note: a minted plate block stamp is a block of unused fresh stamps and has an associated plate block number which is supposed to make them more expensive than just a single stamp.
    So people, DO NOT get into collecting stamps - it is not worth the effort - unless you just want to see all the pretty artworks on the stamps and learn historical information on each stamp through the years.

    • @urbanurchin5930
      @urbanurchin5930 Рік тому +3

      I collected stamps when I was a kid ( 1960's ) and had a pretty good collection. Plate blocks and plates with Mr. Zip, etc. In the late 80's I was struggling to make ends meet
      and decided to sell. I calculated the face value of all the unused stamps and took them to the coin shop. He would not even give me face value - so I ended up using them on
      my regular mail envelopes. Some of the stamps went back to WWII - so some of my envelopes had five or six stamps to make the correct postage.

    • @billylongmont3438
      @billylongmont3438 Рік тому

      Such an horrible thing to hear after all the time and care put into a collection like that, I hate that for you guys. You have that number in your head, only to have your heart broken like you went into pawn stars.

    • @PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim
      @PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim Рік тому

      I don't think that most kids collected stamps as an investments. When I was a child 55 years ago, Dad got my brother and me stamp albums and sent off for a bag of stamps. I loved all the different shapes, the languages, the pictures. We asked dad about the countries they came from and where in the world those countries were. I still have an album somewhere.
      I don't think I have ever bought something with a coldly cynical view of what I can sell them for sometime down the line, not even the house I live in.

  • @alastairbarkley6572
    @alastairbarkley6572 2 місяці тому

    Sheesh. You really earn your money! Must be stressful fighting off scammers all the time. Regards from England.

  • @CarlLatham-uc1cq
    @CarlLatham-uc1cq 4 місяці тому

    I want the dispenser. Just found your channel, love it.

  • @TheThoress
    @TheThoress Рік тому +20

    Steve is the best!!! Such an asset to the business.

    • @dollarbielsyall
      @dollarbielsyall Рік тому +4

      I don’t know Steve before watching this episode, but if Honey endorses him, then he must be an okay guy.

    • @percyhawkins716
      @percyhawkins716 Рік тому +2

      @@dollarbielsyall
      When a man truly loves and cares for animals like Pete does, you know he has a good heart and will always be fair.
      I love when he takes time to show the animals.

    • @ccgb92
      @ccgb92 Рік тому +2

      So was Vicky. Better be careful Steve! Pete gonna fire him too

  • @2Old2Care
    @2Old2Care Рік тому +6

    I enjoy your videos and all the interactions with the animals. The tape dispenser would be awesome!

    • @LazyIRanch
      @LazyIRanch Рік тому

      I'm laughing at Ruby dancing in the background. I think what she's hearing in her mind is "I'm gonna boogie-oogie-oogie 'til I just can't boogie no moooore!"
      I have a Senegal parrot who loves to get his groove on. He dances and tries to whistle "Tequila".

  • @MikeHunt-nu9lf
    @MikeHunt-nu9lf 5 місяців тому +1

    thieves and junkies are hilarious, they think they are fooling people when in reality they are only fooling themselves😂😂

  • @distler37
    @distler37 7 місяців тому +24

    I've been watching UA-cam from the beginning, so needless to say I've seen thousands of videos and never once have I hit the subscribe button until now. You're a genuine guy who deserves nothing but good in your life! Thanks for being real

    • @bakielh229
      @bakielh229 4 місяці тому +2

      Except your subscriptions (which there are many) are publicly visible

  • @donin99
    @donin99 Рік тому +8

    Dispenser - Glad you mentioned the part about being an authorized distributor. Apple barely leaves any margins for even them. There's no feasible way to "flip" brand new Apple products unless they are stolen.

  • @judymoody8718
    @judymoody8718 6 місяців тому +2

    He is what we call an honest businessman. Attempts to make a net profit, which is required in order to stay in business.

  • @southportman
    @southportman 6 місяців тому

    Hi there, love the show and would love the dispenser ... fingers crossed 🙂

  • @AG-6969
    @AG-6969 Рік тому +11

    Seeing the cat and the Bunny together reminded me of this story: Back in the 70's I lived in Colorado and had a bunny that lived in an enclosed outside 8 x 10 deck out my bedroom slider door. I had a hutch for him to go in at night and keep warm, but he loved running around all day in that enclosed space. One time in the Winter we had a big snowstorm over the course of a couple of day and the snow piled up over 2 feet in that space. that bunny loved it and made a ton of borrows all thru it and just stayed in there, I didn't see him for a few days so I was worried and cut into the main living area of his borrow. There he was curled up snug as a bug with the neighborhood cat. I could not believe it. It was a sight to see. LoL ( I always use that brown paper water activated tape for shipping my stuff. )

  • @toyotaboyhatman
    @toyotaboyhatman Рік тому +5

    Nice trading places reference. Even if HE didn't steal them, it's possible whoever he bought them from stole it and used offerup to unload them quick and without traceability.

  • @horrorluver565
    @horrorluver565 6 місяців тому

    “You costing me money goddammit” 😂😂😂 earned my 👍for sure 🤣🤣🤣

  • @petepaul615
    @petepaul615 6 місяців тому +1

    Ooouuuch man. From a Pete to another Pete, NO more stickers on guitar finsihes PLEASE my guy !

  • @cacadaca4123
    @cacadaca4123 Рік тому +12

    I buy expensive stuff all the time and then decide I don't want it anymore and sell it to someone else for cheaper than what I bought it for. makes perfect sense to anyone if you ask me

    • @JoeRogansForehead
      @JoeRogansForehead 2 місяці тому

      Same thing with the unopened power tools , why wouldn’t you just return them for full price instead of selling them for half at a pawn shop if you really bought them 😂😂

  • @cyradus
    @cyradus 6 місяців тому +3

    6:10 Cats are perceptive. They have one foot in our reality and one foot in the next. She gravitated to Steve because his time here was short and she knew. RIP to him and condolences to everyone that knew him.

  • @real-edperez
    @real-edperez 6 місяців тому

    DISPENSER LOVE YOUR HONESTY AND PROFESSIONALISM

  • @Kevin-cl7xj
    @Kevin-cl7xj Рік тому +10

    "They're so hot they are burning my hands!" Too funny!

  • @Sniperatyourfeet
    @Sniperatyourfeet 4 місяці тому +3

    They are most likely not stolen but rather knock offs.

  • @___mister.dior__________
    @___mister.dior__________ Місяць тому

    I'm loving all your videos.... American's really do push their boundaries to sell stolen goods.....we have a shop here in Australia called Cash Converters very similar to yours..... take care and keep on posting awesome videos..... your number one fan from Australia 🌏

  • @mdcustoms95
    @mdcustoms95 5 місяців тому

    Besides all the craziness..I like the fact that you actually read people's emails,cards etc..plus the animals roam free..nice

  • @lisastevens2431
    @lisastevens2431 9 місяців тому +4

    That lamp isnt a hard sell in my eyes! It's absolutely gorgeous! I'd buy it for twice what that poor old guy got for it!

    • @alanmurrell6620
      @alanmurrell6620 6 місяців тому

      Which is probably what Pete will be trying to sell it for :-D

  • @GG_BEATS
    @GG_BEATS 7 місяців тому +3

    Brian put a deposit and suddenly stopped communicating. I hope hes ok and didnt pass away or something.

  • @kathleenbakos4533
    @kathleenbakos4533 Місяць тому

    Love your videos, especially the "scammer" ones - I am a reseller, definitely want a Uline 3' inch tape DISPENSER
    TY

  • @tinomacias9151
    @tinomacias9151 2 місяці тому +2

    About the slot machine & the guy. I hope he's okay, healthy, wise, or not in jail or somewhere else.

  • @t_rilla2x
    @t_rilla2x Рік тому +10

    What was the Spanish Luigi tryna sell that was stolen? Lmfao

    • @knxghtro
      @knxghtro Рік тому +3

      I think air pods im trying to figure it out too 😂

    • @t_rilla2x
      @t_rilla2x Рік тому

      @@knxghtro oh shit that would explain the small boxes haha cool thanks

    • @micemr76
      @micemr76 Рік тому +1

      Don't think so cause he kept saying he bought them from old ladies. Don't think ol ladies has new airpods

    • @knxghtro
      @knxghtro Рік тому +1

      @@micemr76 idk just looks like apple logo on side. Same size and shape as a air pod box too

    • @knxghtro
      @knxghtro Рік тому

      @@micemr76 also the fact that you actually believed his story 😂 😂

  • @Paul-ke8zd
    @Paul-ke8zd 6 місяців тому

    Just started watching this channel from Leicester in the UK And Love it already. here in the UK we have pawn brokers called cash converters and other big companies nice to see it belonging to a non cooperate organisation 😃 Thanks for the channel uv got a new subscriber for life. by the way do you ever get any soccer or nba stuff

  • @zjagdharr
    @zjagdharr 6 місяців тому

    I am new to this channel…now I am hooked for I love the wheel and deals and the stories attached the products..also saw you are giving away triple tape and would love to have one if I am lucky..never won anything before 😂..

  • @mspitstoptoyou
    @mspitstoptoyou Рік тому +46

    It's got to be hard to tell if stuff is stolen or not, yes? I imagine if they're covering their face because they know you're recording might be a giveaway... 😂

    • @femmebrulee5053
      @femmebrulee5053 Рік тому +2

      ​@@cansore probably got them off of Wish

    • @dukethecat
      @dukethecat Рік тому +2

      @@cansorefakes are now starting to use real apple serial numbers, gotta watch out.

    • @sittingyak
      @sittingyak Рік тому +4

      It's hard until you've been doing this forever. I've got 2 years experience and I can see it a mile away.

    • @LazyIRanch
      @LazyIRanch Рік тому +4

      But "I pay mooney for dem!"

    • @freebird1ification
      @freebird1ification Рік тому +1

      @@LazyIRanch shoulda kept your money and think how much fuel you woulda saved