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How A Pawn Loan Works

The pawn industry is one of the oldest means of borrowing money on the planet, in one form or another pawn shops have been around since the early history of Europe, and even before that, people used similar methods of trading to free up cash to fund their lives. Despite the fact that many people use […]

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What are the most valuable coins for collectors?

Coins can be valued on what they are worth as a currency, what they are worth to collectors and what they are worth for the metals they contain. Coin collectors generally collect them for what they are worth to collectors. This is known as the numismatic value. Here are the a few of the most […]

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Connecticut Collectables – What is our state famous for?

Connecticut is a state with many firsts for North America including having claim to the first telephone book ever issued to the first public library to the first nuclear powered submarine. Collectors travel throughout the state to pick up historic finds in expected places like quaint New England antique shops to hole-in-the-wall pawn shops. You […]

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Clearing out after Summer – Pawning Sports Equipment

Clearing out after the home, garage and yard after the busy summer months have passed is a daunting task many households. All of the barbecues, parties and activities can leave your property filled with all sorts of extra goods, including sports equipment. Perhaps you needed some extra equipment for a pick up game of badminton […]

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What’s the difference between pawning and selling goods?

Pawn shops are a great way to free up some cash. Many people go to pawn shops to pawn and sell their goods. If you’re new to pawn shops, you may not know the difference between pawning and selling goods. Pawning Goods When you walk into a pawn shop, you have two options, you can […]

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Pawn Shops in Central Connecticut

When you are short on cash or want to find a great bargain, pawn shops in central Connecticut are an ideal place to start looking. You can free up some cash by using your valuables to take out a pawn loan. If you have unwanted valuables, you can always sell them outright to a pawn […]

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Pawn Shops: The Importance of Discretion

Confidentiality and privacy are both important considerations when you are dealing with a pawn shop. When you bring your valuable items in for an appraisal or for a pawn loan, you want to be comfortable knowing that the pawn shop you are dealing with values your privacy. You also want be confident that the items […]

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Free Up Some Cash for Christmas at Your Local Pawn Broker

Who doesn’t need extra cash during the Christmas season? Work parties, parties with friends and family all adds up to money. You want to be able to give your colleagues, friends and family members memorable gifts, but times are tough. Money is tight for a lot of people. Aside from gifts, preparing food for parties […]

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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 […]

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