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Hot sidebar by Erika Brooks May 30, 2024

A View from Behind the Pawn Counter: Gold Hits an All-Time High

Gold has recently hit an all-time high…… $2,400. Something feels different this time. I have been a pawnbroker since 1996. I remember when gold hit $800 in 2008. I remember when gold broke $2,000 in 2011….. that was a wild ride. Gold in 2024…

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The Salvation Army Honors Prominent Orlando Business Leader at “An Evening for Others”

Orlando, FL - The Salvation Army Orlando Area Command is proud to announce that the esteemed William Booth Award was presented to John Thedford their annual, "An Evening for Others" on May 10th. The award is among the highest accolades bestowed by…

Media and PR by Erika Brooks April 3, 2024

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Gold price forecast for spring 2024: Here’s what experts predict

"Many said the price of gold would fizzle once it hit $2,000 per ounce," says Nick Fulton, managing partner at USA Pawn and chairman of the Mississippi Pawnbrokers Association. "Clearly, they were wrong. In the last six months, gold is up almost…

Hot sidebar Media and PR The Pawnbroker Network by Erika Brooks March 10, 2024

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Dynasty Jewelry and Loan Celebrates “Best of Gwinnett” Win

Dynasty Jewelry and Loan, a cornerstone of the Norcross community and a leader in the pawn industry, is thrilled to announce its latest achievement as the "Best Pawnshop" in the Best of Gwinnett awards for yet another year. This remarkable recognition has…

Hot sidebar Media and PR by Erika Brooks January 24, 2024

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Meet the Birkin matchmaker: Inside one of the world’s largest collections of Hermes bags

If you’re looking for The One — a Birkin, that is — Michael Mack is your guy. The Las Vegas luxury reseller is the proud steward of a fleet of coveted Hermes Birkin and Kelly handbags — 120 to be exact. “I never thought I’d…

The Pawnbroker Network by Erika Brooks December 6, 2023

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National Pawnbrokers Day: A Celebration of a Rich Tradition and Economic Contribution

National Pawnbrokers Day is celebrated annually on December 6 and is the perfect time to explore the fascinating world of pawnbroking, a resilient industry with a rich history that has been an integral part of American commerce for over a century. Although its origins…

Hot sidebar Media and PR by Erika Brooks December 5, 2023

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CBS MarketWatch: Are 1-gram gold bars a good investment? Experts weigh in

Read full story at CBS News: Many consumers have grown interested in gold in recent months. Persistent inflation is one driver of this trend (gold has long been considered a good inflationary hedge) and geopolitical tensions play a role, too. Many also use it as…

Hot sidebar Media and PR by Erika Brooks November 8, 2023

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Max Pawn To Give Away Hermes Birkin Bag

See the original story at 8 News Now. https://www.8newsnow.com/news/las-vegas-now/max-pawn-to-give-away-hermes-birkin-bag/

Hot sidebar Media and PR The Pawnbroker Network by Erika Brooks October 18, 2023

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Local Business Hosts Coffee with a Cop Event to Build a Bridge Between Decatur Community and Law Enforcement

https://youtu.be/VvcrfaIF8QI?si=WYABUrvhBFUYlBMCDecatur Jewelry and Pawn, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, hosted a "Coffee with a Cop" event this week at their Decatur store as part of a community outreach program to foster positive dialogue and strengthen relations between local law enforcement officials…

Content Swap Hot sidebar Media and PR by Erika Brooks September 12, 2023

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The Dixie Pawnbrokers Association Celebrates Successful Annual Convention at Perdido Beach Resort

ORANGE BEACH, AL - September 12, 2023 - The Dixie Pawnbrokers Association held its annual convention and tradeshow from September 4-6, 2023, at the Perdido Beach Resort. The event attracted a broad spectrum of pawnbrokers and vendors from across the nation who…