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About Pawn Shops

How to know how pawn shops work and how to take advantage of them; get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

Series Summary

A pawn shop is a place where a pawnbroker offers monetary loans in exchange for an item of value to the given pawn broker. The word pawn is derived from the Latin pignus, for pledge, and the items having been pawned to the broker are themselves called pledges or pawns, or simply the collateral. Pawn shops are often willing to take in many types of items, including jewelry, electronics, musical instruments, firearms, vehicles and tools. In this free video series, you'll learn how pawn shops work, what they're looking for, and what not to bring. Our expert will teach you about some common mistakes made in pawn shops, how to get the best deal possible, and some items you'll ordinarily find, such as vintage guitars, electronics, and tools. After watching these videos, pawnbroker will no longer be a dirty word, and you'll gain a new respect for a type of store that's in the business of saving everybody money!
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  • TVs & DVD Players in Pawn Shops

    Learn how to sell and trade TVs and DVD players in pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Being Respectful in Pawn Shops

    How and why you should be respectful in dealing with pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Pawn Shop forms & Stolen Items

    Learn how to know about forms and stolen items in dealing with pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Resale Value in Pawn Shops

    Learn how to know about resale value in pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Saving Money in Pawn Shops

    Learn how to save money in pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Vintage Guitars in Pawn Shops

    Learn how to sell and trade vintage guitars in pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Common Mistakes in Pawn Shops

    Learn how to avoid some common mistakes people make when going into pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • What Pawn Shops Are Looking for

    Learn how to know what pawn shops are looking for and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Digital & DVD Cameras in Pawn Shops

    Learn how to sell and trade digital and DVD cameras in pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Price On Gold & Rolex information in Pawn Shops

    Learn how to know the price per gram of gold, as well as some information about selling Rolex watches in pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • What Not To Bring To Pawn Shops

    Learn how to know what you shouldn't bring into pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Best Seasons for Pawn Shops

    Learn how to know the best seasons are for going to pawn shops; get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Tool Return Policy in Pawn Shops

    Learn how to sell and trade tools, and learn about their return policy in pawn shops and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • The Acid Test for Pawn Shops

    Learn how to give pawn shops the acid test and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Why Pawn Shops Don't Discriminate

    Learn how and why pawn shops don't discriminate and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Pawn Shops During The Holidays

    Learn how to know what to expect from pawn shops during the holidays and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Time Given To Reclaim Pawned Items in Pawn Shops

    Learn how to know the amount of time your are given to reclaim your pawned items and get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.

  • Deals On Silver & Gold Jewelry in Pawn Shops

    Learn how to get deals on silver and gold jewelry in pawn shops; get expert tips an advice on how to buy, sell, trade, and save money in pawn shops in this free instructional video.