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Pawn Shop Facts

The Item That’s Most Often Pawned at Pawn Shops
Let’s be honest, most pawnshops will literally take anything of value. While there are some shops who operate with a certain specialty (ie: tools or firearms), many just want a vast array of valuable items that can be resold for a higher profit. With that said, you may be shocked to learn which items are most often pawned at pawn shops. Believe it or not, electronics such as television, video games, and laptops are some of the items that are most often pawned off for a bit of rent money. Unfortunately, customers are often pretty bummed out over the low returns on these items. Since tech is constantly changing, most electronics do not hold their value for very long.

Aside from electronics, the majority of items pawned at shops are jewelry related. They can grab a lot of money fast, as gold, silver, and gemstones tend to have value by the very virtue of weight and quality. It isn’t uncommon for folks to pawn off grandma’s jewelry or their old engagement ring to make a few quick bucks. While pawnshops will almost always take jewelry items, a few are wary about buying sentimental items. The reason? Those who pawn off sentimental jewelry items almost always come back to retrieve them.