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Pawn Stars

Why it worked

The video likely performed well due to the inherent drama and intrigue of a rejected high-value offer, the massive price escalation, and the cultural phenomenon of collectible trading cards. The 'Pawn Stars' mention adds a layer of recognition and relatability.

Summary

A person discusses their Charizard Pokemon card collection, which they initially tried to sell for $500,000 to Pawn Stars, but were rejected. They then list the cards on eBay, starting at $19 million and increasing to $49 million, stating they don't want to sell it. The actual value they took in was $32,000.

Structure

1Rejected offer for Charizard collection
2Listing cards on eBay with escalating prices
3Current asking price and refusal to sell
4Actual amount taken in

Product placement

The video features a discussion about a Charizard Pokemon card collection, with on-screen text showing the cards and their increasing prices on eBay. The show 'Pawn Stars' is also mentioned.

On-screen text

YOU TRIED CHARIZARD COLLECTION FOR $500,000 PAWN STARS AND THEY SAID, "NO." WHAT DO YOU THINK THAT WOULD BE WORTH? I HAVE THOSE CARDS LISTED ON EBAY A YEAR AND A HALF AGO, $19,000,000 AND THEN I WENT UP TO $29,000,000, NOW, IT'S $49,000,000, BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO SELL IT. 97 PSA 10 CHARIZARD'S 6 1st EDITION BASE-12 SHADOWLESS 27 BGS 9.5 6x10s Pokemon king_pokemon Seller's Other Items Message US $49,000,000.00 or Best Offer Condition: Graded - PSA 10 Quantity: 1 lot available (120 items per lot) Buy It Now Add to cart Make offer Add to Watchlist People want this. 5176 people are watching this. KING_POKEMON

Original caption

Pawn Stars REJECTED $500k+ Pokemon Collection

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Transcript

YOU TRIED SELLING YOUR CHARIZARD COLLECTION FOR $500,000 AND THEY SAID, PAWN STARS AND THEY SAID, "NO." WHAT DO YOU THINK THAT WOULD BE WORTH? I HAVE THOSE CARDS LISTED ON EBAY A YEAR AND A HALF AGO, I HAD IT AT $19,000,000 AND THEN I WENT UP TO $29,000,000, NOW IT'S $49,000,000, BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO SELL IT. SO, ACTUAL VALUE OF THOSE 132 CARDS I TOOK IN, MAYBE... $32,000.