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Telling your own story Editor's Note: On our Facebook page, we shared an important invitation from Fran Bishop, the Government Relations Committee liaison, for an important webinar that will cover pawn industry facts, FAQs, how-to's and some especially important rate cap talking…

Hot sidebar Profiles in Pawn The Pawnbroker Network by Blogger March 7, 2021

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Profiles in Pawn: Brian Garrett

Abraham Lincoln said "Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing." Brian Garret, our latest 'Profile in Pawn' is the real thing. Brian, a second-generation pawnbroker, runs Tom's…

Hot sidebar The Pawnbroker Network by Blogger March 4, 2021

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Gold In Your Closet: The Startup Helping Patagonia And Levi’s Cash In On The Resale Boom

Secondhand clothing is the hottest trend in apparel, and big brands are suddenly happy to make the profits—but avoid the headaches—by outsourcing the grimy work to tiny Trove. From Forbes: The packages come every day by the hundreds, hauled in on pallets and…

Hot sidebar Media and PR The Pawnbroker Network by Blogger March 4, 2021

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A glimpse into the past

A glimpse into the past Two friends turn 100-year-old photograph cache into calendar series From Telluride News: A lot of life can fit into a small, timeworn box no bigger than a dusty old novel, along with a good dose of mystery,…

Hot sidebar Resources and Tools The Pawnbroker Network by Blogger March 3, 2021

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23 Frequently Asked PPP Loan Questions, Answered

FROM USCHAMBER.COM: The federal Paycheck Protection Program offers forgivable loans to small businesses, but it has been changed several times. This article from the US Chamber of Commerce answers all of them. February 22, 2021: The Biden Administration has announced changes that will impact access to…

Hot sidebar Pawn Industry Resources and Tools by Blogger March 2, 2021

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High-interest loans have a purpose

When there's talk about interest rate caps on lending, pawnbrokers have a right and a responsibility to pay attention and inform themselves so that, when the time is right, they can share their insights from their own shops with the legislators who…

Hot sidebar Media and PR Pandemic The Pawnbroker Network by Blogger March 1, 2021

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How the COVID pandemic — and stimulus — has affected Fall River pawnshops (gated content)

How the COVID pandemic — and stimulus — has affected Fall River pawnshops Charles Winokoor The Herald News NOTE: This is subscriber-only content, reprinted with permission to Pawnbroker Network. FALL RIVER — Daniel Jaynes says contrary to what some people might assume, pawnbrokers haven’t been…

Hot sidebar Profiles in Pawn The Pawnbroker Network by Blogger March 1, 2021

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Profiles in Pawn: Lisa Little, CPP

"Lisa Little is one of the most generous and friendly pawnbrokers I've ever met. She is a wealth of knowledge and always eager to pitch in wherever needed. She's an asset to the pawn community and we are blessed to have her…

Hot sidebar Resources and Tools The Pawnbroker Network by Blogger February 28, 2021

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Is Operation Chokepoint Back?

Is Operation Chokepoint back? Written by Dave Griffiths, The Consultants Over the last several weeks, I have seen on forums references to what many believe is a resurgence of the old bank discontinuance. Some are even referencing its old “Operation Chokepoint” name,…

Hot sidebar Media and PR The Pawnbroker Network by Blogger February 28, 2021

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Turning your closet into cash

Need some cash? Or possibly you are just tired of items in your home or closet? You might want to try selling at a pawn shop.