Pawn Shop loans can provide financial relief to those in need

From KWTX: Despite the rising cost of items like gas, groceries and living expenses, many American’s wages have remained the same, causing a need for extra income when things are tight. You get your paycheck and stick to your budget but soon…

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Gracious Gratuities: Pawnbrokers surprise server with a $1,200 tip while in Vegas

While in Las Vegas for the industry's annual trade show, Pawn Expo, a group of pawnbrokers from all over North America gathered for lunch for their second tip drop of the year. The idea, which gained popularity over the past few years,…

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Post-COVID, Consumers have assets they can now turn into cash

During COVID, plenty of people purchased items that they now find they are no longer using. Things like laptops, electronics, guns, and other assets are now being turned into cash at local pawnshops like Max Pawn in Las Vegas.

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Pawn Shops Nationwide Seeing Record Numbers of Customers Looking to Beat Inflation

Today's modern pawnshops don't live up to the negative stereotypes from the past and are one of the best ways people can cope with rising costs. From Consumer News Today: Today's modern pawnshops don't live up to the negative stereotypes from the…

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How pawnshops help consumers cope with inflation

As costs rise and budgets tighten, people who haven't previously done business in a pawnshop may be wondering how pawnshops help consumers cope with inflation.   People come to pawnshops to sell items like gold jewelry or other items they aren't using. It's a lot…

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Decatur pawn shop sees increase in business amid high gas and grocery prices

From WANDTV.com: High living costs including gas and groceries are leaving some people searching for ways to end meet.  The owner of Decatur Jewelry and Pawn, Perry Lewin said they've recently seen an increase in customers looking to make some extra money.  “Our influx…

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Dallas Pawn Shop Sees Record Number of Customers Seeking Loans Due to Inflation

See the full story: at NBCDFW.com: For more than four decades, Dallas’ P&J Pawn has served as both store and lender. “We’ve been helping people in this neighborhood as long as I can remember,” said owner Patrick Wade. "There are so many…

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Pawn shop owner sees increase in business as people try to make extra money

From WTOC.com: With costs going up for everything from fuel to food, plenty of people are looking at options for extra income. One pawn shop owner says he’s seeing more business than ever before. Tools, TV’s and more line the shelves at Tom’s Pawn…

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From pawn shops to grocery stores, shoppers aim to save cash amid rising inflation

From CBS17.com: A report out by the federal government Friday shows that inflation in May was rising at a level we haven’t seen in four decades. That means you’re paying more at the pump, at the grocery store and pretty much everywhere. “Our…

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Kelly Swisher of Illinois Named First Recipient of Krupnik-Stempkowski Lifetime Achievement Award

At the Midwest Pawn Convention, a change was announced to the name of their Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor is now titled The Krupnik-Stempkowski Lifetime Achievement Award, named in honor of Steve Krupnik and Ron Stempkowski. Steve ran Red’s Pawn Shop in South…

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