For as long as human beings have valued certain items over others, there have been pawn shops and pawn brokers. And, for as long as there have been pawn shops, people have been making pawning mistakes. When handled correctly, pawning can be a great way to get the cash you need and to transfer inconvenient … Continued
The gold standard, the golden boy/girl, a golden age. There’s a reason why the word ‘gold’ is so immediately synonymous with all things great and good, which explains why you might consider pawning gold to be a good idea. There’s also a reason why the gold medal is the best prize available at the Olympic … Continued
When you’re in a hurry for extra cash, a pawn shop offers a fast and easy way to get money from a loan or by buying items outright; but what do pawn shops buy? If you have ever shopped at a pawn shop, you already have a general idea. The items they sell come from … Continued
In the past, there was a sharp division between people who did business with pawn shops and those who didn’t. If you asked the latter group “What is a pawn shop?” they would respond that it was a seedy place that dealt in stolen goods. Of course, that wasn’t really true then and it is … Continued
Gold, silver, and palladium are the most discussed precious metals in investment and pawning circles. There is, however, a fourth metal, which is typically omitted and that is platinum. Our Ultimate guide to pawning, selling or buying Platinum at a Pawn Shop outlines platinum’s monetary and investment value both now and in the future. We … Continued
History of the Military Lending Act Passed originally in 2006, the intention of the Military Lending Act was to protect consumers, particularly those with low income, from what legislators consider to be “predatory” interest rates and other potentially “exploitative” lending practices. Since then, the MLA has been updated with newer forms of legislation. Despite what … Continued
When you need money fast, you need to know where to get it; fast! You know that one option is to take something of value to a National City pawn shop. But which one? You don’t have a lot of time to mull your choices over. Pawn shops determine the value of items and how … Continued
A walk through the city of Escondido will almost always lead you past more than one pawn shop. Escondido has more than its fair share of pawn stores, all of which look similar from the outside. It isn’t until you go through the doors with the plan to buy or sell items that the differences … Continued
The rise in popularity of the reality show, Pawn Stars, led to a resurgence in the popularity of pawn shops. Follow these tips when at a pawn shop for buying and selling to help you make the most of your experience and protect yourself from possibly shady practices. Tips When at a Pawn Shop How Pawn … Continued
A pawn shop is a great place to pick up some fast money or find something you need at a lower price than in the store. If you know how to negotiate at a pawn shop, you can get even better deals on what you sell, pawn, or buy. Some pawn shops actually expect you … Continued
