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Is a pawn loan the best alternative to short term borrowing?
When you need money and quickly, you are faced with a variety of options. Pawn loans and short term loans are two of the most common options people will be faced with when they need money to pay for an unexpected expense or a necessary purchase. Let’s face it, life is full of unexpected things. […]
How Did Pawning Begin
Pawning dates back to the earliest times known to man. There are references to pawning in biblical times right on through the ages in China, ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe and later the United States. Pawning is an ancient practice that has been looked upon both negatively and favorably at different periods in time. […]
Halloween Special – Scary Collectibles
Do you have scary items lurking in your home? Jack-o-lanterns, scarecrows and cornstalks can be found in nearly every yard in anticipation of all the little ghosts, ghouls and goblins who will come out to revel in the fun and excitement of Halloween. However, what many people don’t realize is that aside from their spooky […]
Where does the word “pawn” come from?
The word pawn comes from the Latin word “pignus,” which means pledge. When you think about it, this makes perfect sense. A pawn shop provides secured loans to people who in turn use personal property as collateral for the loan. The personal property is known as pawns or pledges. While you may not have given […]
Strangest Items Pawned Worldwide
Do you have some strange items laying around your home? It may surprise you, but you may be able to pawn some of them at your local pawn shop. People pawn strange items throughout the world each day. Chances are good these items are much stranger than anything you could ever imagine. The old saying […]
Get Your House Ready for Winter – Great Value Tools from Your Pawn Shop!
As a homeowner, fall means preparing your home for winter. There are lots of things you need to do to get ready for the long winter months here in New England. Along with preparing your yard, you’ll need to winterize your home, make preparations for heating it and have a plan in place for snow […]
When is it the right time to cash in on your gold?
Gold is a commodity that is traded internationally. The standard rule of thumb for investing in gold is to buy low and sell high. While this is a sound investment practice, applying it in the real world can be difficult. After all, gold could be high, but go even higher the next day. Like all […]
Pawning Firearms – Things to Think About
Firearms are a valuable item to own. They retain their value and sometimes even go up in value. As a result, they are also an ideal item to pawn when you are in need of quick cash. However, before you decide to pawn your firearms, you may want to consider the following: 1.Family heirlooms. Firearms […]
Using eBay to Value Your Items for Pawn
eBay is an extremely popular auction website for buying and selling items. While you may not want to sell your items on eBay, you can use it as a resource to value your items for pawn. Most people have lots of items around their house that they would like to pawn, but don’t know their […]
Fall: A great time to pawn your summer time goods
Is your garage looking like a disaster after summer home improvement projects, day trips to the beach, vacations, picnics and parties? As the leisurely days of summer draw to a close and fall approaches, now is a great time to pawn your summer time goods. Think about it, how often will the clutter that you’ve […]