Corey Harrison: The Pawn Stars’ Hidden Struggles and Surprising Wealth Gap!

Millions per episode, “Pawn Stars” turned the History Channel into a gold mine—literally.

But for the stars themselves, the riches haven’t been evenly distributed.

Is pawn shop prodigy Corey Harrison stuck scraping by on reality TV fame, or is there more to the story? This video explores why Corey might be the least wealthy member of the “Pawn Stars” crew.

We all know the “Pawn Stars” crew, but what about their side hustles? Besides the show, these guys have other ventures going on.

 

 

Let’s talk about Corey.

In 2014, he and a buddy bought a bar in Vegas called Beauty Bar.

Now, this isn’t your typical nail salon; it’s a whole chain with locations everywhere, offering manis and martinis all under one roof.

They even incorporated cool stuff from an old-school salon in New Jersey, giving the place a vintage vibe.

Seems like a sweet deal, right? While Corey is happy with it, some of the other cast members are raking in the dough in different ways.

Take Chumlee, for example.

You might think he’s just our goofy buddy on the show, but he’s a business mastermind.

As “Pawn Stars” blew up, so did Chumlee’s bank account.

We’re talking rumors of serious cash per episode at the show’s peak.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Chumlee has his own merchandise line—shirts, hats, maybe even a bobblehead of himself.

He’s so good at this business stuff that Rick Harrison himself bought half of Chumlee’s company back in the day.

Chumlee is the king of personal branding, and Rick wasn’t going to miss out on a piece of that pie.

But Chumlee doesn’t stop there.

He lends his name to all sorts of products, gets paid for appearances, and even flips houses.

Remember that fancy Vegas mansion he sold for a profit? Chumlee’s got an eye for real estate too.

With all that hustling over the years, estimates say Chumlee’s sitting on a cool $5 million as of 2024—not bad for the “Pawn Stars” goofball.

 

 

While Chumlee is busy building his empire, Corey seems to be stuck in the shadows.

In contrast to Chumlee’s entrepreneurial spirit, Corey’s ventures haven’t yielded the same financial rewards.

Although he pulls in a cool $30,000 per episode and makes over a grand for appearances and club gigs in Vegas, his stake in the family business is limited.

Corey only owns 5% of the pawn shop, which means he makes significantly less than Rick, who is the main man at the shop.

Corey started helping out at the pawn shop at the young age of nine and worked his way up to manager.

However, his financial situation has led to an estimated net worth of around $4 million as of 2018.

While this is still a respectable amount, it pales in comparison to the wealth accumulated by Rick and Chumlee.

Let’s rewind a bit and discuss Corey’s childhood friendship with Chumlee, which set the stage for their “Pawn Stars” success.

These two have been tight since they were kids, which is how Chumlee landed a job at the pawn shop in the first place.

Ironically, while Corey got Chumlee the job, it seems like Chumlee kind of stole the show.

Despite some bumps in the road, including legal troubles, Chumlee has become the fan favorite, overshadowing Corey.

While Chumlee’s quirky personality and humor resonate with audiences, Corey often finds himself cast as the villain.

Some fans perceive him as indifferent to his job or the show, merely showing up for the paycheck.

This perception can be attributed to his serious demeanor and tough negotiating style, which sometimes comes off as grumpy compared to Rick’s enthusiasm and Chumlee’s light-heartedness.

 

 

However, Corey knows exactly what he’s doing.

He’s playing a role, just like in any good story.

Every show needs a bit of conflict and tension, and Corey provides that, even if it means taking heat from some viewers.

But is there any truth to the perception that Corey doesn’t care? Some of his past actions haven’t exactly helped his case.

Flashback over a decade ago, and Corey found himself in handcuffs after a bar fight in California.

Things got heated, and Corey ended up pushing both a police officer and a security guard—not exactly the way to stay on the right side of the law.

Fast forward a few years, and Corey was on a motorcycle trip with friends in Missouri.

After a drink at a bar, he struggled to walk and ended up relieving himself on a bar stool, which got him kicked out.

More recently, Corey made headlines for a DUI arrest in Vegas, where police found him swerving all over the road.

He claimed he only had one drink before being pulled over, but he failed a field sobriety test, raising eyebrows about his sobriety.

These incidents haven’t endeared him to fans, and they certainly haven’t helped his popularity.

Corey’s questionable judgment extends beyond his personal life and into the shop itself.

In a Season 7 episode, a lawyer walked into the shop with a samurai sword, unaware of its worth.

Corey offered a lowball price of $800, even though he admitted in a backroom chat that these swords could fetch much more.

When the sword was appraised, it turned out to be a rare artifact worth $115,000.

 

 

While the shop scored big on that deal, it left many viewers questioning Corey’s negotiating tactics.

While Corey may have gotten lucky with that one deal, Rick Harrison has built a whole empire on his business savvy.

The “Pawn Stars” launched in 2009 and quickly became a smash hit.

Rick, along with the rest of the cast, became stars practically overnight.

However, some stars shine brighter than others.

While Chumlee might be the fan favorite, Rick is a close second, and he has capitalized on his popularity in various ways.

In 2011, Rick released a book called “License to Pawn: Deals, Steals, and My Life at the Gold and Silver,” which became a New York Times bestseller.

He followed that up with another successful book about the world of pawning.

Add to that all the public appearances and speaking gigs he does, and it’s no wonder Rick’s net worth is estimated to be between $8 and $10 million.

For Corey, there’s a clear distinction between his public persona and his private life.

While he has been a celebrity for years, he keeps his personal life relatively private.

He married his high school sweetheart, Charlene, in 2009, but they divorced in 2015.

He then dated Roxy Gonzalez, but that relationship didn’t last either.

In 2017, Corey announced he secretly got married again, this time to a woman named Kiki.

 

 

However, just recently, they revealed they were getting divorced, which came as a shock since Kiki was eight months pregnant at the time.

This pattern of quick marriages and divorces could certainly add up financially, especially when legal fees are involved.

It raises the question: could this be why Corey’s bank account isn’t overflowing like some of his castmates?

In conclusion, while Corey Harrison is an integral part of the “Pawn Stars” family, his financial situation is complex.

With limited ownership in the pawn shop and a series of personal and professional missteps, Corey finds himself in a different financial league than his co-stars.

As his friends thrive in their respective ventures, Corey’s journey serves as a reminder that fame doesn’t always equate to fortune.