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When you want people to notice the stunning earrings you picked up at a discount by taking advantage of the savings you get with quality pawn shop jewelry, there are several things you can do. Most importantly, you need to remember the earrings will be the stars, so you don’t want to overdo it to […]

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“Seriously? It was just Christmas!” Right? You just got finished spending all that cash on your sweetie, and now you’re sitting here reading a Valentine’s Day gift guide. Hey, you can wait until the last minute, but here’s the thing: If you really love them, then you gotta step it up this year—and if you […]

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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about popping the BIG question. If you still haven’t picked out an engagement ring, you can get a great deal on one by shopping pawn shop engagement rings. Buying from a pawn shop can save you hundreds on an engagement ring. […]

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Remember that weird old gem you found in the jewelry drawer the other day? The one that your grandma supposedly gave you, way back when you were born? That’s a birthstone and, like everything old-fashioned, they’re coming back in a big way. Although the idea of birthstones—12 types of precious gems representing the 12 months […]

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Just like other types of businesses in New York City, local pawnshops have different regulations they must follow. Unlike regular retail stores that just sell items, pawn shops also offer pawn loans when you need quick cash. How Does a Pawn Loan Work? Getting a pawn loan is not difficult or complicated. You bring an […]

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Is that chill you’re feeling from your mother-in-law’s stare, or is winter at the doorstep? Either way, the temperature’s definitely dropping. You might be bundling up soon, but you can still inject some easy trends into your wardrobe. The easiest of them all is pawn jewelry, and this winter you’ve got options galore. Check out […]

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When you are looking for bargains on electronics, jewelry, watches, and other such items, you can buy knowing that the items include either warranties or optional product protection plans/service contracts. There are some similarities between the two and some differences. What Is a Warranty? A warranty is offered by the manufacturer of the product. The […]

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It is no accident that they call it drowning in debt. When you get in over your head with high interest rates on loans and credit cards, you might start to feel panic—like there’s nothing you can do to get back on top. But fear not! There are some easy steps you can take to […]

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