Such a frustrating disappointment

Fresh and Exciting

Beautiful, moving film.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

I see a BUNCH of negative comments about Ashley. IMO, Seth is WAY worse. The way he disrespects his dad by calling him "Les" is horrible! Business or not; it should be about RESPECT!I also don't like the way he talks to Ashley and curses her on the workroom floor in front of customers and staff. People that disparage Ashley with no mention of Seth's behavior are being grossly unfair.Seth is much worse. He went behind his dad's back to "consult" for another pawn shop.He also tried to sell the Pontiac location right from under him. What gave him the right to even consider doing it.He has a really bad attitude and for reason, thinks he's better than everyone; even his dad who built the business entirely without him.Yeah, Seth is not an innocent in this AT ALL.Ashley worked in the business for a long time before Seth gave up on medical school to join the business. Now he disrespects her at EVERY turn and somehow feels she's not worthy to be there because she took a couple years off to have/raise her children.Me and countless other women throughout the annals of time have exactly the same thing.I. CAN'T. STAND. HIM!!!

I made an account with IMDb to write this quick review specifically. I cannot believe i read a review referring to the Gold family as "classy." I used to be a fan of this show, I figured like most reality TV that it is exaggerated, however I don't mind that aspect too much. The crazy customers are entertaining- although quite sad once you analyze this aspect further. Considering these moments are mostly the exaggerated parts of the show, its sad they are required to garner any kind of sympathy or moral high ground for the Gold family. Obviously, when you have someone acting like a lunatic demanding money for junk, it casts the person on the receiving end of the tirade in a more positive light...Now let's pretend there aren't as many scenes of people acting nuts (and while I am sure it happens, I highly doubt it is as frequent or as black and white as the show depicts) and realize what the owners look like then. I'm sure most people already have a negative opinion on the Gold family, but can you imagine how much worse they would look if they didn't have these crazy encounters where obviously the customer is in the wrong? Keep in mind that most people here have claimed that they have been eye witnesses to this part of the show being staged...but i digress. Most of the blowouts between the customers and staff are humorous- even if seeing an arrogant punk act tough because he has 300lbs of muscle right next to him to protect him from any harm gets a little old.The sibling rivalry in the show, the family drama in general is all quite aggravating and not entertaining at all in my opinion. Despite this, I did watch this show quite often (albeit with my brain turned off.) Now to my main criticism of the show...There is no way i can stomach the shameless attitudes of Les, Seth, and Ashley. Ashley always was annoying, but its a television show so you have to have someone to cause conflict in the family. Les and Seth on the other hand are scum if they are in any way as the show depicts them to be. Les acts as if he has a huge heart and loves helping people out, yet his style of negotiating is to NEVER enter a negotiation without making the customer give an asking price- only to belittle them and make them feel like idiots (on television) for asking for such a crazy amount of money, no matter if the asking price is reasonable or not. I understand that for his business he is not going to pay what the item is worth. Obviously pawn shops need to make profit. They also have the added benefit of knowing the people coming in tend to be desperate, therefore almost certainly will come down in price. But it seems like its NEVER a small amount- Les tends to offer maybe 25% of what the person wants AT BEST. Once the customer makes a deal, which is normally a terrible one, we then get to see Les shake their hand and act as if he did this person a great favor...followed by talking to the camera about how great of a deal he has gotten.Seth is even worse. The sheer arrogance he possesses is infuriating. The only proof I need to know the show is scripted is that Seth hasn't been attacked for the way he treats people. He clearly thinks he is better than everyone, and his only motivation is to rip the customer off and make the MOST money he possibly can. He gloats whenever he achieves this goal.Its just business right? Nobody made these people say yes to bad deals, and the Gold family is there to make money. All true. Watch an episode though, see how they go about it. See how they treat people looking for a FAIR deal. See how they manipulate the customers into making bad deals, and have the gall to act as if they performed an act of kindness. If you enjoy this show, I don't begrudge you. In my opinion though, there should be an element of ACTUAL human decency. Of course the pawn shop should make only deals that will yield them a profit, but don't show me a negotiation where a customer's starting price is basically laughed at, negotiated down to 10% of what was asked, then show the Golds patting themselves on the back afterward for how much money they are going to make off something they supposedly didn't want.The Gold family apparently believes their business is to get anyone they make a deal with to the lowest possible price that will be taken. I guess you can call that good negotiating and good business. To me, all I see is a terrible group of human beings that have no souls ((probably caused by a deal that would impress Crowley ("Supernatural" reference)). In the real world business may be cut throat, but I can no longer watch these characters prey on the desperate. If you watch this show and are genuinely happy for Seth or Les when they rip someone off followed by either gloating or acting like they did a good deed, then I don't know what to say- I can't cheer on this greedy family and I hope one day karma comes knocking- at the very least by this show being ended. You can still make money, lots of money, without employing the tactics the Gold family uses throughout Hardcore Pawn.Rant over. QUICK THOUGHTS ON ACTUAL SHOW- If you never have seen it, I suggest you check it out so you know exactly the kind of pawnshop/business owners to stay away from. If you want lowbrow entertainment, this show is also worth a look at. Interested in the items that are pawned? Watch Pawn Stars.

Thanks for adding Karen to the show. Love her personality . Maybe she can teach Ashely how to have one.Ashley needs a lot of training in customer service,she has no personality. She has a total disorder when it comes to salesmanship.Les and Seth are perfect for their position's. Karen please help Ashley. Her dad and brother are blinded by their love for her. Hang in there Karen please don't let her run you off the show , you are great .I had almost stopped watching the show before Karen was added. My main problem with Ashley is , she has no respect for anyone mainly her Father. How can that be ? He is so loving with her. Maybe she takes too much for granted... Good luck to all . Looking forward to new shows coming up.

I use to watch the show and try to ignore Ashley. I can't watch anymore, that woman is way too snippy, I don't even like hearing her voice anymore. It would be a good show if she were to retire. How nasty she is to her father, brother, co--workers and customers ruins the show. Her constant picking at of her brother sickening is sickening. She's trying to be noticed so bad as "hard core" its a such a turn off. I don't watch anymore.The father and Seth are entertaining, so are most of the customers but not entertaining enough to have to listen to Ashley's big mouth. Does she have anything to think about but pick on Seth. Very immature and obviously going way over board with the nasty voice and attitude.