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The pawn industry was rocked in February by news of the tragic and senseless murder of Daniel White, owner of Lewisville Pawn in Lewisville, Texas. Pawn life isn't for everyone. But for some, it's everything. Pawnbrokers Helping Pawnbrokers (PhP) has joined with The Pawnbroker Network to launch 'The No Pawnbroker…

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Illinois Pawnbrokers Association Announces Scholarship Winners

On behalf of the IPA Scholarship Selection Committee, we are proud to share that the winners of the Frank Ingram Memorial Scholarships have been notified. Due to the overwhelming response, we were able to secure two private donations for two additional students who…

Hot sidebar Media and PR News and Announcements by Erika Brooks March 31, 2023

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Sean Makovsky Joins Vintage Luxury Wholesaler Two Authenticators Inc. (2a)

Luxury wholesaler and dropship partner Two Authenticators (2a) has named Sean Makovsky as their new Director, Pawn and Jewelry. The wholesale leader recently unveiled a plan to expand into the pawn industry and made the staffing announcement at the Texas Association of…

Hot sidebar Media and PR by Erika Brooks November 25, 2022

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Jeweler’s Cut Pawn Supports Cullman Caring for Kids

Jeweler's Cut Pawn is Cullman, Alabama's largest and most trusted pawnshop. But it didn't start out that way. "We started with a tiny storefront of approximately 500 square feet in July 2017," shares co-owner Bryan Collins, "Now, with our third location, we…

Hot sidebar Media and PR by Erika Brooks November 25, 2022

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Portland pawnbrokers do more business amid inflation, economic unease

Portlanders are turning more to pawn shops for loans, easy cash and cheaper goods as inflation pummels their purchasing power. Customers can forage in their homes for items to bring as collateral to procure short-term loans from pawnbrokers or sell their stuff…

Hot sidebar Media and PR by Cyndee Harrison November 16, 2022

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Witchita’s A-OK Pawn and Jewelry Celebrates Hunger Heroes

Our annual Hunger Hero promotion is to raise food for our local community. Billy Haywood said, "I chose the 'Table of Hope' because they are in our local community, and provide food items for about 1,500 people a week." According to Haywood,…

Hot sidebar Media and PR by Cyndee Harrison November 15, 2022

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Sweet music: National Pawn donates instruments to Millbrook Magnet Middle School band

See full story at cbs17.com: Raleigh, NC (WNCN) — For the first time in three years National Pawn is back — and continuing to help the next generation of musicians. Monday, employees of the company gathered in the East Millbrook Magnet Middle school…

Hot sidebar Media and PR by Cyndee Harrison November 7, 2022

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Tom’s Luxury—Offering VIP Customer Experiences in Lake Jackson, Texas

Brian and Shellie Garrett are the embodiment of strong personal branding, with success not only leading Tom's Pawn but also Young Living. Now, they're applying their expertise to a new endeavor, Tom's Luxury Handbags and Jewelry Known as Brazoria County's favorite pawnshop, this…

Hot sidebar Just Say Pawn Media and PR by Cyndee Harrison November 7, 2022

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Just Say Pawn.

What pawnbrokers could learn from the fishing industry By Kelly Swisher The invasive Asian Carp, which is threatening the Great Lakes ecosystem, is getting a name change so that more people will try it when they see it on a restaurant menu.…

Hot sidebar Media and PR by Cyndee Harrison October 26, 2022

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Business Insider: I’m a pawnbroker. Here’s how I deal with shady customers, fakes, and the occasional boa constrictor.

From Business Insider: This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nick Fulton, a pawnbroker based in Jackson, Mississippi, about the pawn industry. It's been edited for length and clarity. I've been working in the pawnshop industry for almost 31…