The Pirate Treasure Chest That Sold For Hundreds On Pawn Stars

Ben wasn't willing to give up the idea just yet, however. He was clearly taken with the notion that he had a pirate's chest to sell. Reaching inside, he pointed out a hidden compartment and said there were several more, perfect for hiding treasure — not that he'd found any when he'd searched the chest before bringing it in.

For his part, Rick wasn't convinced this meant the chest belonged to pirates. After all, before banks and safety deposit boxes, secret spaces might be used by anyone traveling by sea to keep their valuables hidden. But Rick did think the compartments added interest to the item. "How much are you looking to get?" he asked Ben, ready to deal.

A motivated seller, Ben noted, "I'd like to sell this chest today because I have absolutely no room in my house for it." But when he said he had $2,000 in mind, Rick wasn't about to just hand it over. Before that, Rick wanted to verify a few facts about the chest and hear from an expert who'd know what it was really worth.