Wednesday, November 13, 2013

What happened to Rich Pyle on Hardcore Pawn?

This story was written by Andrea Blum for The News-Herald Newspapers. Reprinted with permission. 

Woodhaven resident Rich Pyle, 
formerly of truTV’s “Hardcore Pawn” 
reality series, is carving out a new
 niche as an urban treasure hunter
 on the National Geographic Channel’s
 new show, “Meltdown.”

Rich Pyle was riding high on a reality TV series for the past few years, but then it all came crashing down.

The Woodhaven resident was featured on truTV’s reality series “Hardcore Pawn,” which follows the daily goings-on at American Jewelry and Loan in Detroit. He worked at the shop for 25 years and was a manager before being fired last year.

The decision came as a surprise to Pyle, who said he can’t legally discuss much of what transpired.

“’Hardcore Pawn’ came to an abrupt end,” he said. “I was not expecting that.”

After kicking around some ideas, a plan began to take shape in his mind that would have him using his skills in precious metals and negotiating in a new way.

“I decided to take it on the road and find things,” he said. “Everybody is doing these gold-selling parties now, so I decided to find a new twist on that.”

He started his own gold business in Los Angeles, and rather than find someone to take his precious metals to the refinery, he decided to cut out the middle man.

“Most people think jewelry is the upper end of it, but I found that it only accounts for 3 1/2 percent of the national consumption of precious metals,” he said. “I started thinking about where the other 96 1/2 percent was going, and that morphed into what it is now — finding precious metals in weird, interesting places.”

Soon the National Geographic Channel came calling.

“It all twisted into this idea, and shortly after National Geographic called and asked what I was up to,” he said. “It’s not like I was out there looking for a new show. … I was just trying to find a way to support my family and it all fell in my lap.”

As fate would have it, his outgoing TV persona helped him win another starring role.

He’s now part of “Meltdown,” a new show on the National Geographic Channel that follows him and two other urban treasure hunters searching for precious metals in unlikely places, hoping to turn junk into gold.

“I feel blessed that all of this has happened,” he said. “The support I’ve had over the past year when people realized I didn’t work at the pawn shop anymore has just been overwhelming.”

“Meltdown” premiered Oct. 31, with the channel ordering 12 episodes right off the bat.

“That’s huge,” Pyle said, adding that most shows initially are picked up for two or three episodes.

“Either they thought it was a great idea or they’re just gambling on a new way to go about their network,” he said. “Reality TV is a newer thing for National Geographic.

Despite much travel to L.A., Pyle said he doesn’t plan to become a permanent West Coast resident.

“Since the airing of the new show, I’ve been going back and forth a lot,” he said. “When I go out there, I usually stay a while, but I’m still a Downriver boy and I always will be.”

The new show finds Pyle combing the country for precious metals in some very unexpected — and remote — places.

“When I wake up every morning to follow the leads I’ve been putting together, I never really know where they’re going to lead me,” he said. “It’s not like I’m stuck in one building anymore; it’s almost like being a detective of sorts.”

The most recent episode, “Ready to Rock-It,” which aired Thursday, sent him hunting for old rocket parts in the middle of a desert.

“One day I actually spent 16 1/2 hours in the Mojave Desert,” he said. “Now I know how people die in the desert.”

He visited a rocket launch testing facility and was taken out to El Ranchito Rokete, home to Waldo Stakes, who’s intent on breaking the land speed record by putting a rocket engine into a car.

“He’s a rocket scientist for real,” Pyle said. “When NASA can’t figure something out, they call him.”

His new role provides Pyle with a chance to use skills he developed during his 25 years in the pawn trade.

“You have to figure out your niche and hone it to the business’ best interest,” he said. “Obviously, I’ve done a lot of negotiating. Now, once I find who owns the product I’m looking for, I have to buy it from them and I’m not in a building behind bulletproof glass and surrounded by guards anymore.”

Researching items that came into the pawn shop also translates to his new job.

“I’m using the Internet and looking through books to find where these products might be,” he said. “It’s not like you can take an urban prospecting 101 class; it’s a day-to-day learning process.”

That process is an educated guessing game, according to Pyle — whether it’s determining the worth or purity of an ounce of gold or platinum, how much to invest in tools and equipment or how much to pay for what he wants.

“I’m getting to do some of the coolest things that most people in the world will never be able to do,” he said.

A drummer for more than two decades, Pyle is keeping busy on the musical front, as well.

He plays drums with the band SuperLast, performing around the Detroit area with acts such as Kid Rock, The Beastie Boys, Ted Nugent and Clutch.

The group released its self-titled CD last year at the Magic Bag in Ferndale.

“I’m always going to be working with the band,” Pyle said. “It’s a huge part of my life … and National Geographic has been great about working with my schedule.”

SuperLast features lead vocalist Mike Azuri; Pyle on drums; John “Johnny Q” Quiroz on guitar and backing vocals; Tim Reamer on guitar, keyboards and mandolin; and Tim Downs on bass.

The group recently hired a company to track its music on radio stations across the country, and plans a national tour next year.

And Pyle has his hand in another new venture to boot — a new clothing company called RPM Gear with Darren Hamilton, owner of Detroit Muscle.

“He’s a good friend of mine and contacted me about a year ago about starting a clothing line,” he said. “It’s not something I ever really thought about, but it sounded great.”

The idea for his own line eventually turned into an entire company.

“So many doors have opened up out of nowhere, and I thank God for that,” he said. “My perspective is that I’m going to walk through every one of them.”

“Meltdown” airs at 10 and 10:30 p.m. Thursdays on the National Geographic Channel.

Visit natgeotv.com for more information about the show.

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    1. I'm late but I just saw the show where Rich was fired for bullshit. I board that negative feelings for the owner of American Jewelry and Loan. A real shame!

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    3. Rich you keep going no matter what, some people really don’t know the real world and they are always behind bulletproof glass or a 8 foot guy1 inch away so not even a wind up for a punch would be stopped before the first punch is even thrown then throw you face first in the plant outside the shop and face plant a plant. They were and are cowards mate, I don’t have to say keep up the amazing work because the good work is already done, thank you for being you dude take care and rock on \m/ :) \m/

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    4. Wish u well Rich and enjoyed you on Hardcore Pawn. Here is the first I'd heard of Meltdown. Never saw it on tv and on natgeo's site there's absolutely nothing about it. Good luck and wish you well.

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    5. Rich was an Asset to that Reality Show!!! Ashley was so Hateful, I think Rich was Right, for 25 YEARS LOYALTY to that Family and treated like that!! Les Gold is a Good guy but, he's more interested in his HAIR and His Kids Fighting CONSTANTLY in a Family owned Business is so wrong!! And Les, you were Sooo STUPID to give that $43 THOUSAND DOLLAR WATCH With little piece of paper, note!!! Seth was Good on the internet but always in his office!!!! Those Detroit Customers were SOO dang Hateful!!! If y'all lived in the South, No one would ever like YOU!! Rich was the Best one on the Show as being Processional!!!!

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  2. Rich, I wish you the best with your new show. I can't believe you were fired from AJ&L if anyone on that show had all his crap in one sock it was u bud! I have know use for group of people that run that place,( I mean the owners ), from what I could tell they just plain took advantage of most of the customers and showed NO respect to the people that work there! needless to say I do not watch that show any more, I did see MELT DOWN and kudos to u and the producers. 25+ years is a lot of loyalty to give and then to get treated like that, it was wrong in so many ways I cant count 'em. Good luck bud with the new show.

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    1. Well if I had to work for greddy cheap gold family they think there above everyone else good luck

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    2. Just because spmeone has a long employment historie on a work place does not entitle Them to think they Are indispensable, your NOT.Follow the rules wether or not its your 1st Day of employment , 1st year or first half century.Same rules to All.Byrd from Jydge Judy thougjt he could be rude and arrogant until JJ kikkede his A...out.

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  3. Awesome job I really enjoy the new show don't sell out like the rest of the "REALITY TV"

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  4. You were the only person on the show that I liked. Ashley and Seth were spoiled brats who were always trying to one up the other and Les was a big bully. Best of luck in your new show.

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    1. Les was only a bully when he had his beef cakes round him, that goes for Seth as well , Ashly is to full of her self importance horrible person, she actually ruined the shop. I would have liked Seth and Rich to take over.

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    2. Rich best thing to happen to you could not work with these ungrateful people good luck in your life and future

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    3. Blaaaaah blaaaaah blaaaaah

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    4. I think less is a great guy reminds me of my Father which was a holocaust survivor I'm also Jewish and I love him very much and I wish these kids would get along because you never know what you have until it's gone

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  5. Rich really was the best person on Hardcore Pawn. The Golds are just horrible, obnoxious people and frankly I'm surprised anyone could work with them on a daily basis for 25-years. I'm really hoping the Golds aren't as pathetically awful in real life as they portray themselves on the show. It's disgusting how they treat people and even how they speak to each other. They have zero respect for anyone and have atrocious, insulting vocabularies.

    It's too bad such horrid behavior is rewarded in today's society and that there are no negative consequences for what they do to people. Oh well.

    At least their firing of Rich appears to have had a silver lining. Of course it wasn't really a true firing and rather a staged firing in order to eventually set up this opportunity with Nat Geo. I wouldn't be surprised in the least.

    Either way, Rich seemed like a decent guy so good luck with the new endeavor and I hope you find much success.

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  6. congrats on your new show, you really didn't belong on hardcore, your better than that

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  7. No more Ashley in your ear , Have a great time with the new show, Good Luck on the ventures you are overtaking......You will achieve all you set out to do.....

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    1. Yes no more Ashley she was a horrible fat sow

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    2. Dude, Seth was the bigger menace

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    3. I was a big fan of Rich and him being let go was shock. I'm glad he was able to move forward.

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  8. Rich you were great in Harcdore Pawn and you are OUTSTANDING in Meltdown, best wishes bro and keep on rolling

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  9. Rich, you made hardcore pawn look great. Les, Seth, and Ashley are boring.

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  10. Congratulations on your new opportunity! I always wondered if anyone actually took a swing at any of the Gold's and landed one?

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  11. Rich you made the show there loss I cant stand the foul mouths ashley and seth have especially less shame on you no one likes to here ur foul mouth have some respect its not cool .....good luck Rich you and ur family .

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  12. All the best Richie, the Golds are pure evil!

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  13. not like pawn stars where family come 1st and money 2nd the golds les ashley seth are money hungey jews that would rob old people blind what will you really take to get this show off the air without the show look at all the money they lose by not having tru-tv paying them

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  14. Very proud of you rich i hope you do great with your new show & clothing line and the hell with the golds bunch of spoiled money hunger people

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  15. Missed you Rich on Hardcore Pawn. Always knew you would do great were every you end up at. We will continue to watch you on your new adventures and the will be a hit your a great person.

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  16. Good luck rich if i had kids like seth and ashley i put them on a desert island never seen two arrogant people and i blame les gold after all he raised them to be what they are.

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  17. Rich from spain i wish you The best luck in your new rule.

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  18. Grande rich io sono un tuo fans italiano, il banco dei pegni di detroit ti ha scaricato cosi, non sanno quello che hanno perso tu sei il migliore in assoluto almeno ti sei tolto dai coglioni quella culona di Ashley e quel rimbambito di Seth che senza il loro paparino non sanno convivere in uno spazio del genere. Auguri per la tua nuova avventura ciao Rich Pyle da Davide Perrelli

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  19. Hi Rich, my husband and I were so sorry to hear you had left AJ&L. You appear to be a genuine nice guy and we wish you and your family every happiness in the future. What fools the Gold "family" were to let you go after 25 years of loyal service. You have many fans in England and are missed on the show.

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  20. Yeah I thought they took hard core off the air use to watch it hopeing some body would clock ol monkey boy and boldie dont forget the spoiled little witch you go rich I know you'll do well

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  21. The more distance Rich puts between him & H.Pawn the better.
    I was horrified, more than once, by Les' lack of respect for 25 years of loyal service.
    You always deserved better Rich, and it seems your good Karma has finally come around!
    Congrats on the new show & all the best for you and your family.

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    1. Blaaaaah blaaaaah blaaaaah ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

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  22. Rich is a d bag and the show is better without him!!

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  23. Meltdown was the first time my wife and I have seen and followed Rich and the other two guys who do their own thing. We loved that show, however, it doesn't look like it's still on. It does look as if Rich is making a living doing his own thing, which is great!!! When we finally started to watch H. Pawn we both said, hey, that guy was on another show, so we never knew you worked there first. We watched the show and knew you would go on and make a better life for yourself and family. Plus you being wrongly fired from the pawn store is probably the best thing that could have happened to you!! The Gold's have NO respect for anyone and it's money before family for them. I guess we missed the show where you got fired. We binge watched a bunch of shows up to the one where they were talking about you screwing up and leaving some jewelry on the counter. Then the season's premiere for this year came on and we noticed you gone, but knew you went on to do your own thing.

    We wish you well Rich and hope to see you soon with your own show!!!

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  24. Rich, you seemed to be the only person there that had 1/2 a brain. I have read a few reliable place that to call this show a Reality Show is so so wrong. There is absolutely NOTHING real about this show. If it's real than Les is a chicken butt to stand back and let Seth be a complete jerk. Anyway, Rich I wish you the best in the future. Like I said you made the show worth watching and made American Pawn Shop worth going into.

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  25. good luck with the new venture rich! you were the best guy on hardcore pawn

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  26. Rich- good luck on your new show & all other adventures.
    As for Hardcore Pawn I like the
    show & like Les the best but also like Ashley & Seth. I would
    Love to see Seth be nicer to people and not be so set in believing his way is alwsys the right way. He needs to be nicer
    to Ashley. The episode where Les stood up for his daughter when that jerk came in talking
    about spanking Ashley wanting that "sex" table. Thats the way I want to see the family stick up
    for each other. I think if we saw more of a family treating each other with respect and all stickingup for each other would make people feel better about
    watching that show. I hope you are still friends with them. I want to see Rich do really good. You deserve it. Best to you.

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  27. THE GOLD FAMILY SUCKS. MY SON WOULD NEVER TRY TO SELL SOMETHING OF MINE. I WOULD NEVER LET A LOUD MOUTH KNOW IT ALL DAUGHTER WORK IN MY PLACE. LES RIP'S PEOPLE OFF AND RICH WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO WORK WITH PEOPLE. THEY NEED TO SHUT THE SHOW DOWN.

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  28. i don't even watch it now without rich...its the worst show now ever, the one that should be gone is that disgusting, revolting annoying Ashley

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  29. Ashley is a snob who I'd like to jump in the mix of the line that's queuing up to slap the shit out of her. Seth is a wanna-be manager who needs to take his training wheels off before even hoping to become manager of the janitorial department. Les is just an entitled little fake Goodfella who helped raise those moochers. I feel sorry for Bobby J., he's the only bright spot on that show ... until they feel threatened and fire him too. Much success to you Rich. I know you're going to be great!

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  30. Sadly I just found out what happened to Rich :( I've not watched Hardcore Pawn in ages. I just happened to see a rerun to fill time and never knew Rich got fired (staged or not). I had planned on going to place just to see him but hell if I'd go now! Rich was the main reason I continued to watch it after finding it a few episodes into the 2nd season. Anyways all the best to Rich in his new career and show and to hell with the pawn shop.

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  31. I just hope Rich hooked up with Ashley. She is gorgeous! And, that big butt....YUM!

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    1. Ashley is gorgeous? LOL cut the games, son. That booty is pretty fat, though.

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  32. The Golds and there employees are all dumbazzs. Why. Ok. Anyone who works for dumbazzs is certainly a dumbazz in my book.

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  33. Les always talks about family and how it should be but its not like that on the show. Ash and Seth are so disrespectful to one another and to their father, the way Les handles them especially on the show for tv purposes is totally unprofessional. Compared to the other Pawn show HP is just drama we got enough of that in the world, get a clue HP money and profit isnt everything. Rich I am so glad your doing your own thing 25 years is a long time but as I tell my kids accept whats you've been dealt and move on, life throws you a curve ball you better swing and if you miss you know you tried. Rich wish the best on your new endeavors one door closes another opens...Best wishes

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  34. Rich in the Netherlands we have a speaking: When others throw a door then others open by that blast. Good luck!

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  35. He looked more like a Goat. Store is better off without his stuck-up attitude.

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  36. Only watched the show to see Rich... Les is a greed hound, Seth, a spoiled brat, and Ashly needs a lifetime membership to Jenny Craig...

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  37. Rich , as so many others have said already, You are one great dude for suffering 25 years of that misery. God Bless you going forward. I will certainly watch whatever you are involved in.
    By the way, I recently watched the episode where you were drumming, man I am a guitar player that would love to hook up with a dude with your skills !!!

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  38. No need to watch Hardcore Pawn anymore..Pretty boy Rich is not there for me to feast my eyes on..not only that, you were good at what you did and treated the (deserving) customers with respect...so sad..But..will be checking you out on your new show..Good luck!

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  39. It's sad to see that you are no longer on Hardcore Pawn for you were the real reason that I would watch...(Sexy) but when 1 door closes there will be 1 more to open and God blessed you with very well. I am looking forward to watching your new show and wishing you the best of luck. Keep it real and safe but never forget about the little people, I keep you and your family in my prayers....

    Your fan

    Lisa

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  40. Ashley has the most annoying voice. You are lucky to get away from her rude attitude and jello.
    Rich you are the man. You will do so much better with out these fakies holding you back.

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  41. Rich You are My Hero....You were a Blessing at AJ&L and now its Time To bless yourself...#TeamRich

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  42. Miss you on the show. I stopped watching. I can't take the "family" crap and now with the cousin. Ugh, show is in the toilet. Horrible show now....it needs to go off the air.

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  43. Is Rich single?? :)

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  44. Rich: You took to much shit from the Golds, Les cannot see the forrest thru the trees. You were right to tell Les that his kids are spoiled and could not stand on their own 2 feet without
    daddy. They should try and get real jobs. Creep Les, buying a painting for $60.00 and selling it for $2500, I hope he gets called on it when his judgement day comes.

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    1. I'm wondering if Les put his hand in his pocket and gave Rich half the sale money as for the fact he or Seth didn't appreciate what it was they had and Rich did,made the call and got the interested customer.Someone with less loyalty in them would have bought it for themselves and sold it on for a profit cutting the Golds out of the deal completely.I mostly reckon he didn't even get a finders fee but hope Gold lives to regret letting such an honourable guy go for such little infringement.What more would you expect from a pawnbroker!

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  45. Good luck Rich - love to you & yours! Bless you. XXX

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  46. Rich, be glad you are out of that HELL! The only reason I watched those idiots was because of Rich and Bobbie. I love Rich's King Tut beard! and he is a descent guy. Ashley and Seth assholes. Les take advantage of people, low-balling them because the economy in Detroit is so bad! But how much is put on for the camera? Rich good luck with the your new show, we will be watching! We won't be watcing HARECORE ASSHOLE! I am so soryy for those, that work that family's company.

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  47. rich is true you were handling ashley out back and the gave you the flick

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  48. Being black on father's day > Working for Les and company

    "I have this ancient egyptian cartouche of Thutmose III, which I've recently had appraised for $150,000.00"

    "What would you like to do with it, pawn it or sell it?"

    "Sell it"

    "Would $37.00 help you out?"

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    1. Your comment pretty reasonable except for the racist BS. Educate yourself, son.

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    2. Hello Rich im Bill from uk have warched the complete series how in gods name you worked for that shower of degenerates fo 25 years very good luck for the future what i seen in the series they were just bullys and back stabbers only when the beefs where behind them without them they'd be nothing,.

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    3. All the gold's did was pure daylight robbery, taking full advantage of desperate hardworking people but treated his customers appalling,and treated his long time customers disgustingly bad. Where do they get off in treating people this way!!!!!. I'm so glad that ritch or anyone who leaves this shower show of shit . I don't understand how and why people actually put up with this kind of belittling,and bullishness behaviour. I hope that everyone around the world has a blessed day and night ๐Ÿ™☮️❤️๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฆ‹๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿค—๐ŸŒ

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  49. Rich, their loss has certainly become your gain! I am so happy for you for all of your new opportunities! I am a big fan of yours and can't wait to see Meltdown! Hopefully, when your band goes on tour, you'll come to my area. Good luck with everything! Hugs, Leena

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  50. I have to agree with many on here who have said you made the show on Hardcore Pawn! You handled yourself well and knew what you were doing and that's even now more obvious than ever! Wishing you the very best!

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  51. I heard he was fired for stealing!

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  52. Rich was stealing the thunder from the Gold family. That's why he was fired.
    When Hardcore is canceled, you will not see any of this family on another show. They are just unpleasant in every way.
    Congrats Rich.

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    1. Who is to say what the value of an item is? The seller asks for a certain amount and the buyer responds nobody puts a gun.to anyone's head, you are free to leave

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  53. Rich was the ONLY one who was himself. I can't believe that Network would show a business of Stealing from there Customers and reselling at a Markup thats just outrageous. That girl Ashley who looks like a Pear and Seth looks look like Skinny Caveman and the Father is one of the Ugliest Man on TV. Good Luck Rich

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  54. The Gold's are scum of the earth. Anyone doing business with them are sure to be cheated. What goes around comes around. Their day will come.

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  55. How could a company fire a person that worked for 25 years. I am very disappointed with the show. He need to fire his own kids. They are spoiled unfriendly individual with no customer service. Rich was my favorite person. I wish Rick the best and bless his family.

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  56. Reality TV is just like roller derber. I can't believe people wtach this stuff. Must be wrestling fans. Thats definitely real. Lol

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  57. Gold's give jews everywhere a black eye.

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  58. Rich, congrats. I'm so happy for you. Your new endeavors rock. You will make it. Leaving the Golds is probably the best decision you"be ever made for your self. You have truly been BLESSED..

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  59. Wow, Glad to see that I'm not the only one who wonders about Rich's where-abouts. I am super thrilled to hear that he's doing well and that some really awesome things has happened for him. Rich deserves it, no doubt about that. Actually, I've only recently started watching re-runs of hard core pawn, so I never knew who he was until this past week. Is Ashley really that bitchy? Anyway, wishng you the best of luck and God bless. Hope to see you on TV again soon. Your a Super-Star!! Rock on Baby.

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    1. I would have fired Ashley and Pretty boy. Seth is so annoying. Good thing it's just made up
      Goodluck Rich you do deserve the best.

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  60. They need to change the name of the show from Hard Core Pawn to Hard Core JEWS

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  61. Why would ANYONE work for Les at his Pawn shop? If he can fire Rich after 25 years of loyalty, he could fire anyone for anything. You'd have to be crazy to be loyal to Les and his family, they'll dump you and won't think about it.

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  62. rich was the only person on that show was out that was outside of the family I'm sure he got fired for wanting money from the showhoney we're dealing with Jews there three Jews are money hungry to the and family on top of it

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  63. Rich, you have been a sad loss to "Hard Core Pawn' I have had to look you up on the internet to find out what happened. I used to like your Gothic era music look which was in contrast to everyone else on the show and above all your fairness with people. I don't have Foxtell in Australia but I shall watch your show when it comes on free tv. Mr StClair

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  64. It's all about the money with the Gold's. (Note: the severe hoarding problems.) They couldn't have Rich taking that much of the profits from "their TV show" or should I say their "Gold"en Goose... Spoiled rotten family with no realistic idea of what they look like to the rest of the world. Embarrassing...

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  65. I saw yesterday the chapter que Rich was fired by Les Gold. I am from Spain. I like the show. I find it interesting. But I must admit I would not like to be an employee of the Gold family. The way they treat people and even thenselves is awful. If sucess and becoming rich consists of being like that then I prefer to be poor. Somos personas antes que mรกquinas de dinero. El dinero vuelve a personas como los Gold en seres sin alma. Quizรก sea la manera de triunfar en esta รฉpoca. Pero si es asรญ.... es muy triste.

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  66. We're so far behind over here, that I've just read this ! RICH - COME BACK- GET BOBBY - AND - RUN ! !
    The Colds bully poor Bobby J ( and the other Rich as well ) ! Not funny !

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  68. I'm glad you landed on your feet! Dude you were the only one that didn't talk and acted tuff only when the guards were around. I can't stand that "Fake Gold" Bravado!

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  69. Hi from Melbourne Australia Rich, have not had the show down here yet, see what you can do about it, sounds like a great show/concept. I agree with all of the comments above about Hardcore Pawn, you did make that joint. Getting fired was a blessing in disguise, Les talks the talk but sure a hell does not walk the walk, whats up with the hunching over looks like quasi motto???. Seth seems like the best out of the three, he looks to be fair and lets himself down mirroring his father, hes better then that. Ashley is a typical sort of "manager" that would only get that position through family, in any private job where there are no contacts she would be luck to be cleaning toilets, runs around like a small dictator, you can easily tell the staff hate her guts, I don't blame them.

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  70. I have just finished watching the new series of hardcore pawn in the UK and have been thinking what ever happened to Rich maybe he is running the new store and no longer wants to be on the show. I am so glad things have turned out well for Rich and hope you do well for yourself. I must say I miss how angry you got when a dad was ripping into his son for being rubbish at baseball. That was one of the best shows ever. GL to you in whatever comes next.

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  72. Rich is now working at JackPot Pawn in Fraser, MI.
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  73. wow can't believe you took that abuse for 25yrs ! crooks...............

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  74. Good for you Rich !! It`s better you got out before those two putz`s, Seth, and Ashley in particular, flush the business down the toilet!!

    I can`t believe that Les, who must be one good businessmanif nothing else, would allow those two spoiled ROTTEN BRATS to cause his empire to come crashing down ............. and it WILL once those two self-centered buffoons take over !!

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  80. Racist remarks really show off your intelligence [comma] buddy. If you are too slow to catch on; [colon instead of semicolon] I am being sarcastic. I can judge by your comment that you [are] lack[ing] in education. What a shame that is.

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  81. Good to see you are doing okay Rich. Got to visit American Jewellery last year on a trip from England to visit my Uncle in Dearborn but nobody knew much about what you were up to.

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  82. Youv'e got real issues Mr Anonymous,pull your neck in...

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  83. Rich good luck In your new venture. The Golds are worse off now you've gone.
    UK viewer here all the best

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  85. Hey rich, me and the family loved the show with you in it. Not the same now you have gone. All the best from me and the family from the uk. Angus.

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  89. Good luck in your new career Rich. Will be sorely missed. Ray in Ireland

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  90. I would have knocked Seth’s teeth down his throat within the first week. Good Luck!

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  91. I would have knocked Seth’s teeth down his throat within the first week most likely.

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  92. Get rid of this racist bilge. Go away.

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  93. The Golds were pussies who acted tough when they had security standing in front of them. How many times did they have to lean around the guard to talk back to the customer.

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  94. Fuck all of you lowlife racist skinheads that are using Rich's release from the show as an outlet to bond with Rich in a racial way! I enjoyed Rich as much as everyone else and was very disappointed to learn he was no longer on the show as most have expressed. I also feel the Gold family members were greedy, rude, annoying and made a huge mistake in letting Rich go. But
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  97. The person complaining about all the skinheads or Nazis in this comment thread has a lot of mental issues so you're going to threaten richer national geographic because some other people don't like Jewish people nothing he said nothing he did he can't control who follows him on an open post you got mental issues man

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  98. Praying all goes well with you n family. Forward!!

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  99. Great article. I really think Rich brought common sense and professionalism to HCP. I enjoyed his interactions. Glad to see his new network recognizes his talent. Any success he has i wish him luck.

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  100. I'm very glad to hear that Rich has moved forward in his life and is doing well. I, too am from Michigan (Adrian) and am in CA.(I hate it though). I hope he doesn't get stuck here.
    TBH I guess I was too filled with nostalgia over MI. Bc I definitely didn't remember so many nasty, rude,loud,demanding, despicable people there. That nasty, loud, arrogant self absorbed shrew of a daughter to les is straight trash. The only upside is, the way she likes to pick fights and yell and scream all the time coupled with her weight issue, means she likely has high blood pressure and that leads to heart attacks and early death.

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  101. Yes I think the same ,why are some of these commenters saying there gonna not follow ritch through other people's statements is craziness. Why has this got anything to do with ritch!!!!!! Obviously these people hating on someone who has never said anything racist,or hung round with racist people ,nor dose ritch condone any kind of racism PERIOD ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ก๐Ÿคฌ. Maybe some of these commenters need some much needed therapy as not everything is black and White PERIOD ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ก. Godbless ritch and godbless his family and friends.๐Ÿ™☮️❤️๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿค—๐ŸŒ

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  102. Why dose Les gold look like a slimy drug taking ,drug pushing PIMP!!!!!. No shit he always looks HIGH on some kind of stimulant,or medication that makes him look like he's there but not really all there !!!!!. Good riddance to very bad rubbish ,or should I say trash !!!!.

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  103. HEY THERE DICKHEADDDDDDDDD I CANT STAND TOUR LIEING FUK LOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

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  104. Dear old Ashly has a face like a blind cobblers thumb. Onwards and upwards Rich.

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  105. Good luck it’s not the same without you on it that’s crazy to let you go

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