Vol. 2 No. 83 The Value of a Bronze Medal

In the previous posting the article about Joey Greene selling his medals to a pawn shop in Las Vegas got some of us wondering about what they are worth.  

How much would you pay for an Olympic Bronze medal won in Atlanta and one in Barcelona?

Ready to put it on your credit card?



Check out this clip from the TV show Pawn Stars which has or had them for sale.



http://www.history.com/shows/pawn-stars/videos/olympic-bronze-medals#olympic-bronze-medals


Mr. Pawnbroker    by B.B. King  (says it all)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s7L3NlH4Pg
I'm a pawnbroker, what do you want on your ringI'm a pawnbroker, what do you want on your ringSee like every woman I loaned, they want the same old thing
Have to use my tester and see if will stand the testHave to use my tester and see if will stand the testYes, I'm a pawnbroker, don't have nothing but the best
18 carat is o.k., but 14 carat will make the grade18 carat is o.k., but 14 carat will make the gradeYes, I'm a ring pawnbroker, don't have nothing but the best that's made
Yes, I'm a payin' pawnbroker, I pay the best price in townYes, I'm a payin' pawnbroker, I pay the best price in townWell, if you don't believe me, baby, just lay your ring down
Yes, you may need money, baby, on your ring some dayYes, you may need money, baby, on your ring some dayWell, you can't ever tell, what bad luck may come your way