Las Vegas Pawn Shop Sees Surge in Demand for Patriots Super Bowl Rings

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As Las Vegas awaits news on whether it will host the Super Bowl in 2029 or 2030, a popular pawn shop in the city is seeing a surge in demand for New England Patriots Super Bowl championship rings. The Gold and Silver Pawn shop, a tourist destination featured on the TV show "Pawn Stars," has rings listed for as much as $135,000, with prices varying based on the player, year, and team. The store's general manager says they've already received numerous inquiries about the Patriots rings since the team secured a spot in the big game.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl is a major economic driver for host cities, generating over $1 billion in impact for Las Vegas when it hosted the event in 2024. Even when not the host, the influx of visitors to "the sports capital of the world" provides a significant boost to the local economy. The demand for rare sports memorabilia like Super Bowl rings also highlights the passion of NFL fans and the collectible value of championship-winning items.

The details

At the Gold and Silver Pawn shop, a Patriots AFC Championship ring is listed for $40,000, though the store's general manager notes the actual purchase price could be much higher. The store's website lists a Super Bowl ring for $135,000, with the value depending on the player, year, and team. The manager noted that a 2017 ring that sold for $30,000 recently resold for $87,000, underscoring the appreciation in value of these rare collectibles.

• Las Vegas is awaiting news on whether it will host the Super Bowl in 2029 or 2030.
• The 2024 Super Bowl generated $1 billion in economic impact for Las Vegas.

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What’s next

The city of Las Vegas is eagerly awaiting the NFL's decision on whether it will host the Super Bowl in 2029 or 2030, which could provide a major economic boost to the region.