If you’re in a relationship, the 14th of February can be the most romantic day of your year — or it can be the source of a great deal of stress and disappointment. “Will she like what I get her?” “Will he think it’s too much?” Questions like these have different answers for different couples, but one way you can almost never go wrong is to give the lasting gift of jewelry.
You’re kidding yourself if you don’t think we are already in the Holiday season! Yes it is already that time of year where retail stores all around have put away the Halloween decorations and are now “decking the halls” with Christmas now just around the corner. Deny it all you want, but it is November and we’ve turned the clocks back. Just when we are on the verge of not
In more ways than one, getting a loan from a pawn shop usually defies expectations. People see television shows about pawn stores and may enter into a pawn shop with an idea in their head about how the experience is going to go. But, in reality, most pawn customers are looking for a safe place to borrow a little money to get by, and most don’t take out more than
Have you started casually collecting something, but are ready to take your collection to the next level? Quality collections of any kind require interest, attention, research, and a sharp eye, among other attributes. If this sounds appealing, and you want to get started as a collector, be prepared to spend time honing your skills. Here are 6 tips to get you on the road to being a successful collector.
With popular television shows on the History Channel and truTV, pawn shops and their growing popularity have seen steady growth. In fact, according to Emmett Murphy, spokesman for the National Pawnbrokers Association, “We’ve been going through a renaissance in the past few years.” Reflecting today’s tough economic times, the association’s 2,000 members now loan an average of $150 a customer, up from $85 in 2009. A pawnshop, owned and operated
Need to make some quick cash? If you happen to have an attic, basement, or garage full of things that might have value but are only gathering dust, you should consider heading to a pawnshop. And although you could walk away with money in your pocket, beginners should learn the ins & outs of how these transactions work before they even enter the shop. Some things you should know…. Firstly, pawnshops
Interesting Pawn Shop Facts Forget everything you know about pawn shops, these interesting facts about the industry are what you need to know about the world of pawning your goods and finding treasures. Most Popular The most frequently pawned item is jewelry. The price that you receive for your precious metals are based on weight and pawnbrokers are up on the latest values to ensure they are offering the right price for
Let’s talk about the truth about pawn shops. The real deal. There are plenty of misconceptions about pawn shops, and in all honesty, television programs like Pawn Stars have done a lot of good for the industry. The beauty of pawn shops is the amount of services they offer; if you have something of value or an interesting trinket there’s a good chance the pawn broker will be interested in
Christmas in July? You heard that right. Christmas in July. Mentally pull yourself away from BBQ’s, pool parties and slathering on the sunscreen for just a moment, and think about the fact that in 5 short months, the holiday season will be upon us. And with all the sparkling lights, hot cocoa and Christmas movies comes the pressure of finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Why not
What to buy for Father’s Day? If you are wondering what to get dad for the perfect Father’s Day gift, we have some ideas for you. Some great items for Father’s Day gift giving: Cameras – more opportunity to capture wonderful memories, and who knows, maybe you’ll be able to make the next viral video sensation with ol’ pops. iPads– from reading news or his favorite book, to playing