Reality TV has come a long way, and there are still a ton of people who can not get enough. They tune in every week to their favourite show and they binge-watch episodes online.

Pawn Stars is one of these shows. It airs on the History channel, and it follows a business that excels in pawning goods that others bring in to sell.

It is filled with drama, and the illusion of what is real and what is not real remains a mystery to many. However, there are some things about the popular show that have been unveiled, and we are going to share the details.

We have found 15 things that people should know before they decide to enter this popular store in Las Vegas. Things they should know if they think they are going to get an experience like they see on TV.

15 Many Deals Gone Bad

We don’t see all the deals that are made in the show, and that is because there are not enough hours in the day. We, of course, only see the dramatic ones.

Experts are often called in to verify a product and its worth. This does not always work out, and the store ends up losing a lot of money in the process.

14 Dealing With Criminals

We get used to seeing these people on the show, that we often wonder who they are in real life. Do we even know the people we are watching and working with?

Chumlee is one of the more prominent figures on the show, but he has gotten into a bit of trouble. His recent criminal charges give fans pause...

13 How Much Of Reality TV Is Staged?

The biggest question when it comes to reality TV is how much of what we are seeing is happening organically, and how much of it is staged.

Here's a hint: on Pawn Stars, if a customer comes in with an interesting item, they may be asked to return again later at a time when cameras are there.

12 Personal Life Vs. Professional Life

We all know not to mix business with pleasure, but that takes on a different meaning when your life is broadcast to the entire world. Rick Harrison got married to Deanna Burditt in 2013.

All seemed well, but it was not long before people discovered that Burditt’s ex was a bit of a criminal, and not a nice guy in general.

11 They Can See The Future

Some may think that working in a pawn show would be exciting, never knowing what item is going to walk through your door next. However, that is not the way it really works.

On Pawn Stars, the producers make a big effort to find people who may be interested in selling things that would be interesting and bring in a big viewing audience.

10 Business Really Isn’t Doing Well

Reality shows can be deceiving because they only show us what they want us to see.

It may seem like the shop on Pawn Stars does good business, but that is not always true. There are tons of people in the store all the time, however, that is due to the popularity. They are rarely there to make an actual purchase.

9 Melting Gold?

Pawn stores, in general, make a lot of their money by buying and selling gold and silver. However, there are a lot of laws about selling gold, and one of those is that it can not be melted down.

When the store came upon some gold coins, they melted them down. The original owner found out and sued the shop.

8 Who Are These Experts?

Pawn Stars always has an expert waiting to check out and verify the goods.

It may seem like these experts are close friends of the staff of the shop, but they are not. These experts are just people that the production company has found and brought in when needed.

7 They Don’t Even Work There Anymore (Shock)

Here is a big one you need to know if you are planning on heading into the shop to see the cast and crew. You likely won’t see them.

The show is not filmed every day, and the staff you see on TV are only there when the show is filming.

6 Less Than Kind To A Veteran

The store and staff have been sued multiple times apparently, and this time it was from a veteran of the Vietnam war. Apparently, an altercation happened and the man left saying that he was assaulted by staff.

His cane was damaged, as well as the item he wanted to sell. He was suing for $20,000.

5 Fancy Pants With Personal Assistants

It makes sense that the staff you see on the show are probably a bit more financially well off now than when the show first started. This means that they live a fancier lifestyle.

Chumlee and Corey, two of the regular staff on the show, have their own personal assistants. These assistants do most of their paperwork and other mundane tasks.

4 What About The Pawn Plaza?

Since the show has taken off, the owner did what he knows how to do, he expanded. Since the pawn store was doing so well, he decided to branch out and create a Pawn Plaza.

The plaza is full of individual stores and merchant sellers, but apparently, they are not always happy with the management of the property.

3 You Might Walk Into Flying Dishes

This is not the first time that we are mentioning Chumlee getting into trouble. It seems like he is a bit of a bad boy. He is known on the show as having a rather immature nature.

Chumlee once broke a bass that a customer had left and was planning on returning. This cost the shop $700, and if anyone else did that they would likely have been fired.

2 It Is A Family Show

Olivia Black is a name that may sound familiar to the faithful who watch the show. However, she is not on the show anymore.

Olivia was hiding a bit of an awkward past. History, the network airing the show, was not happy about this and they pulled her from filming. She still works at the store, just doesn’t appear on TV.

1 Most Stores Screen For Stolen Goods

A big problem with pawn stores is the worry about stolen goods being sold for a profit.

Pawn Stars has had its fair share of stolen goods on the show, including a 2,000-year-old Tyrian Skehel. A coin that is believed to have been in the hands of Biblical Judas. It turns out the coin was stolen, but the store was allowed to keep it due to the insurance policy.