1900 Olympic Games Ticket Stub | Pawn Stars

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Introduction of the Item: A seller brings in a rare ticket stub from the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, which was the second moder

n Olympic Games [00:02].

Historical Context:

Following the first modern Olympics in Athens in 1896, many believed the Games would only be a one-time event held in Athens [00:42].

Howeve

r, organizers of the Paris World's Fair integrated the Olympics into the fair, though the Games were largely overshadowed by the rest of the exposition [00:58].

The 1900 Games featured

several unusual events, including a live pigeon shooting competition [01:13].

Evaluation: The appraiser notes that while Olympic memorabilia is generally collectible, items from the ear

ly 1900s are rare compared to pieces from the 1950s or 1970s [01:32]. The ticket itself features intricate Art Nouveau engraving [01:38].

Negotiation:

The seller initially asks for $200

[00:33].

The buyer makes an initial counteroffer of $100 [01:51].

After some back-and-forth negotiations—with the seller proposing $150 and noting it could be the oldest Olympic ticket

available [01:55]—they finally settle and strike a deal at $125 [02:13].

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1900 Olympic Games Ticket Stub | Pawn Stars

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