Worst Buy On Pawn Stars Apr 2026

While "worst" is subjective, the story of Rick Harrison’s purchase of a 1915 Vicatone Phonograph

The reality set in once the cameras stopped rolling and the "experts" actually took a look. It turned out that:

A seller brought in a rare, early 20th-century phonograph. It was an impressive-looking piece of musical history—housed in a large, ornate wooden cabinet. The seller was confident, and the machine appeared to be a high-end relic from a bygone era of audio engineering.

Rick Harrison, known for his love of antique tech, was immediately intrigued. He saw a potentially massive profit margin if he could flip it to a high-end collector. Despite the shop’s usual "bring in an expert" rule, Rick felt confident enough to negotiate on the spot. After some back-and-forth, he shelled out for the unit, believing it was worth several times that amount.

: Unlike Edisons or Victrolas, "Vicatone" had almost no collector following or historical significance.

is often cited as one of the biggest "buyer's remorse" moments in Pawn Stars history.