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Going through Pawnshops versus Banks to Secure Loans

Share Did you know that pawnshops give loans just like banks? Pawnshops don’t just buy and sell used items in good condition, they also give collateral loans to people who need quick cash in exchange for something of value that … Continue reading

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Risks of Selling Your Goods at Auction Rather than at a Pawnshop

Share Anyone looking to sell off an item is searching for the best deal and the easiest way to do so while reaching the largest possible audience. Sometimes this means pulling out all the stops and taking unconventional measures. And … Continue reading

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10 Tips for What to Know Before You Pawn

Share If pawning wasn’t a viable source of liquidating assets, it would have gone the way of the dinosaurs years ago. But throughout history, pawning personal items has been a valid and valuable way to trade out the tangible for … Continue reading

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A Brief History of Pawnshops

Share Pawnshops and the art and business of pawnbroking have a long history that dates back over 3,000 years to both the ancient Chinese and the Roman Empires. The Romans are largely responsible for spreading pawnshops around Europe as they … Continue reading

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How Retail and Wholesale Prices Affect the Selling Price of Your Item

Share When you put personal items up for sale, you should consider all the factors that will determine your asking price. There are many factors that influence the selling price of goods in the marketplace, whether you are selling something … Continue reading

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Weighing the Decision to Sell Your Personal Items

Share Selling your personal items is—well, a personal endeavor. Settling on this decision takes more than the need for some extra money to ease up the holiday rush. It also takes assessing whether the return on your sale provides more … Continue reading

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Getting Through the Holidays: Benefits of a Collateral Loan Through a Pawnbroker

Share All right folks, you know the deal. It’s that time of year again, and you know if you don’t come through with yuletide cheer (a.k.a. gifts under the tree) then your little ones will stop believing in the magic … Continue reading

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What to Expect When you are Selling your Gold/Jewelry for the First Time

Share The economy has seen some rough times in the past few years, leaving many jobless or just barely keeping their heads above the water. In such dire times, many people turn to selling their valuables, from collectibles to antiques … Continue reading

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Items Most Frequently Brought Into Our Office

Share The country’s economy is the last thing anyone is willing to brag about. High unemployment, a federal deficit that seems impossible to reduce, and a depressed housing market are just a few of the problems currently plaguing our nation. … Continue reading

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Tips for Accurately Valuing Your Jewelry

Share Many people own some piece of precious jewelry, either locked away in some bank safe or worn proudly on their fingers. People value jewelry based on three things: money, beauty, and sentimentality. These might intersect for some or completely … Continue reading

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