Got something you want to sell to the shop? Perfect! However please understand that we can only buy items when both the seller and item are in our store! If this is not something you can bring down to us we will not be able to buy from you! We cannot preview any item via mail, email, phone etc. the only way to have us look at your item is to bring it to the store, there are no exceptions! Please read the following FAQ for information on selling to us, and be sure to read the bottom of the page for advice relating to specific categories of items. If you can’t bring your item here unfortunately we can’t do business as store policy requires all transactions to take place in the shop.
If you’re dealing with an emergency or unforeseen event and need cash in a hurry, a short-term collateral loan from a pawn shop can help.
You can pawn almost anything of value at a pawn shop, but not all pawn shops will accept the same items as collateral for a loan.
In this article, we’ll look at what you can pawn at a pawn shop and what the most popular items are. We’ll also cover why pawn shops might not be interested or willing to accept certain items.
THE MOST POPULAR ITEMS TO PAWN AT A PAWN SHOP
1. Electronics
Electronics is the most popular category. It includes items like televisions, smartphones, laptops, video game consoles, and digital cameras. The item must be recent and in good working order.
2. Antiques and collectibles
There will always be a strong demand for antiques and collectibles. The item should be in good condition considering its age. Note that not all pawn shops have the space to store furniture. So before you load your antique dining room table on a truck, first phone the pawn shop to find out if they’re interested in it! Some pawn shops might be willing to give you a rough idea of an item’s value based on photos. If the value isn’t what you have in mind, it’ll save you transporting a large and heavy item to the pawn shop.
3. Tools
There is always a market for power tools from popular brands such as Bosch. If you want to pawn some tools make sure they’re working and in good condition.
4. Jewellery
Jewelry is a big part of most pawn shops. It’s a popular item to pawn because it’s small and most people can live without it for a while. Most pawn shops have in-house experts who can evaluate jewelry and many offer services. Many people don’t understand how pawn shops determine value. It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the process before taking your jewelry in to be evaluated.
Note: Although pawn shops typically accept broken jewelry, they don’t accept fake gold or silver jewelry as it has no inherent value.
5. Luxury watches
Many pawn shops are not interested in watches unless they’re very valuable, authentic, and from a popular brand. Brands like Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Chanel, and Breitling are very popular.
Note: Although brands like Michael Kors may be popular, it’s not a luxury brand that has a high resale value.