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Choosing to pawn your high-end electronics including your laptop can be a great decision. Bringing your laptop to a pawnshop means that you can free up some money. So, if you need cash fast, pawning is a good alternative if you can’t bear to permanently lose your...

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘diamonds are forever’, but what if you need to sell yours for money today? This article will help you understand how a pawn shop can help you use your diamond jewelry to get the cash you need. Whether you have diamond rings, diamond...

Similarities between payday lending and pawnbroking According to a 2019 report by the Federal Reserve, 22% of American adults (63 million) are either unbanked or underbanked and have limited, if any, access to banks. Individuals in this situation often seek...

Silver is surging February 1, 2021: Silver futures surged as much as 13% Monday, touching five-month highs following a 6% rally last week. Meanwhile, retail sites warned customers over the weekend they could not meet skyrocketing demand for silver bars and coins....

McDonald’s just released limited edition Pokemon cards in Happy Meals designed for children, but adult collectors are already trying to scoop them up. Happy Meals will come with a special edition booster pack of cards for Pokemon’s 25th anniversary. Each pack comes...

What does the 10K/14K/18K Stamp Mean? Understanding Gold Purity and Value Generously contributed to our content swap by Evergreen Traders of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada You’ve been meaning to assess the value of your gold jewelry collection, but it’s always...

Despite being around for thousands of years, pawnshops are at the forefront of one of today’s strongest retail trends—sustainability. According to Thredup’s 2020 Resale Report, shifts that were already afoot in retail and consumer behavior got accelerated over the...

This blog post was generously provided by Perry Lewin of Decatur Jewelry and Loan and reprinted here with permission. Be sure to reach out to Perry if you have questions about this article! Consumers often wonder about the value of their silver coins. So, how do you...

This blog post was generously provided by the team at Max Pawn in Las Vegas, Nevada, and reprinted here with permission. Be sure to reach out to Michael Mack if you have questions about this article! In today’s day and age, times are changing and that means more and...

This blog post was generously contributed by Tyler Wilson of Pocket Pawn. We are always so inspired by his common-sense approach, be sure you download his marketing tips! SPRING CLEANING? It’s that time of year. A time of starting fresh, getting things in order, and...

You’ve seen them on shows like Pawn Stars and Hardcore Pawn, but how much do you really know about pawnbrokers and their businesses? Here are five things that you may not know about pawnshops and the people who work there: Pawnbroking is one of the world’s oldest...

Are you curious about diamonds, confused about all the different shapes, or grades they can be given? Let’s break down all the things to know about diamonds plus some tips and tricks before purchasing an engagement ring. First, let’s break down all the diamond...

Did you know pawn shops started more than 3,000 years ago? For thousands of years, people all over the world sometimes find themselves needing FAST CASH. Pawn shops originated in ancient China as a method of granting short term credit. Pawn shops thrived in Greece,...