Six things to check before you pawn anything, anywhere
Before you hand anything across a counter, get six numbers in writing. The loan amount. The monthly finance charge. The storage fee, if there…
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Why your 10k chain weighs more but pays less than 18k
Karat is a fraction. 24k is pure gold; 18k is eighteen parts gold in twenty-four, so 75% gold; 14k is 58.3%; 10k is 41.7%.…
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Pawn it or sell it: the question we get asked most
The honest answer is that it comes down to one thing: do you want the item back? If you do, pawn it. You will…
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What a watch is really worth without its box and papers
A luxury watch with its original box, warranty card and service history can be worth a third more than the identical watch without them.…
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How a pawn shop is actually regulated
People are often surprised how tightly this trade is regulated, and it is worth knowing because the rules exist to protect you. Every transaction…
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