How Much Pawn Stars' Old Man Was Really Worth Before His Passing

When Richard Harrison first opened the doors of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, it was a far cry from the must-see tourist destination it is today. According to TV Over Mind, it averaged roughly seven visitors on a good day and saw next to no growth for a few years. That all changed when the Old Man's dream of turning it into the setting of a reality TV show came true, skyrocketing its daily foot traffic and profits simultaneously. As a result, he had accumulated a $5 million net worth by the time he died, in addition to worldwide recognition.

For comparison's sake, the rest of the "Pawn Stars" cast have done incredibly well for themselves in the financial department too. Rick Harrison is estimated to be worth approximately $8 million, taking home $15,000 per episode as of 2016 and using his earnings to invest wisely in hopes of raking in even more money. As for Corey and Chumlee, it's said that they're sitting somewhere in the $5 million neighborhood. Over the years, they too have found new ways to make a living away from the Gold & Silver, and use their savings to pursue other professional ventures.

Surely Richard "Old Man" Harrison didn't have the slightest inkling that the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop would make him and his family as much money as it has, let alone cement their place in pop culture. $5 million is nothing to scoff at, and he certainly earned every penny of it.