Thank You TAP! Happy Anniversary to the Texas Association of Pawnbrokers!

We were excited to attend the Texas Association of Pawnbrokers' Convention in Dallas. Learn more about the event and get involved in TAP here: https://texasassociationofpawnbrokers.com/convention

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Demand for secondhand luxury products is rising. So are fakes. How one Dallas business uses training and technology to protect customers from scams

From humble beginnings in 1987, Uncle Dan's Pawn has grown into an industry leader and one of the largest independently-owned pawnbrokers in North Texas. Customers count on them whether they are buying, selling, or pawning their belongings. "Our customers trust us. They…

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Prices keep skyrocketing because of a perfect storm of Americans’ stimulus-fueled shopping spree and messed-up supply chains, Goldman says

From Business Insider: Pandemic-era stimulus might've been a double-edged sword for low-income Americans. It helped lift them from the depths of the coronavirus recession, but it's now fueling the high inflation that's chipping away at their earnings, Jeff Currie, global head of commodities…

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Top 5 Interesting Facts About Pawn Shops You Did Not Know

We love it when our audience submits a blog post to add to the industry's first and only Content Swap! We are all about marketing efficiency—why pay for blog posts when you can copy-and-customize the ones you'll find here?  This entry is particularly special…

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How consumers can avoid fakes while shopping for last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts

Demand for luxury brands is on the rise. So are fakes. Here are three ways to avoid scams when shopping for Valentine's Day. Consumer demand for luxury goods is at an all-time high, particularly when shopping for last-minute gifts. Not everyone who…

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Pawnbroker takes the helm of Hinsdale chamber

Read the full story: thehinsdalean.com  As an enterprising undergrad at Arizona State University, J. Ford Sunderland was a quick study recognizing he could leverage his background working in his father's jewelry business to help cash-strapped co-eds obtain funds.  "I would buy from…

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National Pawn’s Instrument Donation Gets Shuttered Children’s Art Program Back on its Feet

When the team at National Pawn in Fayetteville saw local news reporter Gilbert Baez’s story about a local arts program falling victim to theft, they knew it was a cause close to their CEO’s heart. Since 2010, Bob Moulton and his team at National…

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TRR Releases 2022 Luxury Consignment Report

Luxury Is Moving From One Generation To The Next More Than Ever. Every demographic increasingly adopted consigning this year. The Real Real 2022 Luxury Resale Report A Luxury Consignment Report from The RealReal (TRR) — the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury…

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Demand for Physical Gold Highest in Over a Decade

Last week, the U.S. Mint released updated sales data revealing that said it sold more than 1.25 million ounces of gold in 2021 in various denominations of its American Eagle gold coins. Up more than 48% from last year, demand for physical…

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Record donation to shelter

Nearly $8,000 raised for the Kelowna Women’s Shelter through the Castanet and Premier Jewellery and Loans diamond earring auction From Castanet.net:  It’s a record donation at a time when it’s sorely needed. The Kelowna Women’s Shelter has been dealing with a spike…

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