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Insider's Guide to Pawn Shopping: Answering Your FAQs with Gem Pawnbrokers

Insider's Guide to Pawn Shopping: Answering Your FAQs with Gem Pawnbrokers

Navigating the world of pawn shopping can be an enriching experience, but it often comes with its fair share of questions. Whether you're a seasone...

Unlocking Cash: 5 Easy Steps to Getting a Pawn Loan with Gem Pawnbrokers

In today’s uncertain economic climate, unexpected expenses can catch anyone off guard. Whether it’s a sudden medical bill, car repair, or simply ne...

Pros and cons of getting a pawn loan with gold

When you are looking for some extra cash a loan is one of the options many people turn to. Some people sell their belongings to raise cash, but the...

Pawn shop myths

There are so many myths about pawn shops which are untrue for most pawn shops. If you choose a reputable pawn shop like ours then you shouldn’t hav...

Can you pawn broken jewelry?

We all know that jewelry is a great item for pawning and there is value in it but what if your jewelry is broken or damaged, does it still hold som...

Do pawn shops offer layaways?

Layaway is a purchase option that is available at some pawn shops for some high-value items, but what exactly is it and how does it work? What is l...

Do pawn shops deal in gold bars and bullion?

Gold bars and bullion have often been seen as an investment as gold is a great commodity that holds its value well and tends to increase with infla...

Did you know that you can pawn footwear?

Pawn shops are an Aladdin’s cave of treasures, and many people often don’t realise what a broad range of goods they can deal in. For example, did y...

Buying preloved designer watches

When you are thinking of buying a watch either for yourself or as a gift for someone else do you consider looking at preloved designer watches? If ...

Cash in on your designer sunglasses

If you are looking to raise some funds you may be considering what items you have that are suitable to sell. Some of the suitable items may surpris...

Pawnbroking: a guide to how pawnbroking works

If you have never been to a pawn shop then you may not know how one works and how you could benefit from the services that they offer. So let us ta...

What are installment loans and are they the right loan for you?

?There are many types of loans available on the market but how do you know which is the right one for you? One of the most common loan types is an ...

How old do you have to be to get a loan?

In most cases, you must be over 18 in the United States to get a loan with a few exceptions such as a student loan. This rule also applies to pawn ...