F.A.Q.
Pawnbroker Trivia
The Nursery Rhyme "Pop Goes the Weasel" refers to pawning. A weasel Is a shoemaker's tool and to "pop" is to pawn.
I've never been to a pawn shop before, what is it?
Pawn shops are the working-class people's bank. Where someone can get a quick loan on an item of value that they own. It is a buy/sell store, where you can sell items that you no longer want. It is also retail store where you can find fabulous deals on Diamonds, Gold, Musical Instruments, Tools and even rare collectables. All in all, it is a very unique shopping experience
“How does the pawn work?"
A pawn is a collateral loan contract between the customer and the pawnbroker. An item is left in the possession of the pawnbroker for a period of 30 days. The customer can redeem their property within 30 days for the original amount borrowed plus a service charge (Service charge vary from state to state. Service charge is a percentage of the amount borrowed.) During this time, the customer is allowed to extend their pawn for as long as needed providing they pay their extensions regularly & on time. Regularly meaning every 30 days. If the pledge allows sixty days without any effort to redeem or extend his/her pawn contract, the item will be forfeited and put out for sale.
“How old do I need to be, to pawn an item?"
In the State of Florida, you MUST be 18 years old to legally pawn an item.
“What kind of identification will I need to pawn an item?"
We only accept valid Government issued, picture I.D.
