FAQ's
Pawn Questions
Will my items be safe?
Our stores are professionally operated, clean, discreet, and safe. Your items are secured on site in our warehouse and always guaranteed to be taken care of and returned without worry of loss or damage.
What is the difference between a pawn/loan and selling your item?
Pawning an item means that you are using your item as collateral to secure a loan. After appraising the value of your item, the pawnbroker will work with you to determine the loan amount.
Selling an item at a pawnshop is simply that: selling an item to the pawnbroker.
What is a renewal or rewrite?
A renewal/rewrite is when a customer pays the interest due on their loan to create a new contract, extending the loan.
Will my merchandise be sold?
We securely store all collateral property for the duration of the loan contract. If the loan contract expires and the customer has not renewed or redeemed the item, the collateral items will be placed into our inventory and put out for sale.
How do you determine an items value?
We use many factors in determining an item’s value, including age, condition, and the value it currently holds on the retail and reseller markets.
How do you determine the value of jewlery?
The value of jewelry is determined by assessing the salability of the piece, the precious metal content using current market values, and using several wholesale/retail websites to determine the value of the stones. All this information is then compiled to offer a fair market price.
Will you give a quote on an item over the phone?
Yes! Our loan associates are trained to give you an estimated range on your collateral as you describe it over the phone. Of course, we cannot guarantee a quote until we examine it in-store.
Is my collateral safe?
Rest assured that Pawn 1 has a state-of-the-art alarm and video surveillance systems in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Firearms and jewelry items are locked in our safes/vaults until customers redeem them. All other items are stored in our safe, secure, climate-controlled warehouses.
Also, all Pawn 1 employees must pass a background check and we also insure all items to further protect our customers from loss or damage.
Can I receive a pawn/loan on a firearm?
Rest assured that Pawn 1 has a state-of-the-art alarm and video surveillance systems in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Firearms and jewelry items are locked in our safes/vaults until customers redeem them. All other items are stored in our safe, secure, climate-controlled warehouses.
Also, all Pawn 1 employees must pass a background check and we also insure all items to further protect our customers from loss or damage.
Do you pawn or sell stolen items?
Pawn 1 follows all applicable state and local laws to ensure we are not dealing in stolen property. We report all incoming items daily to law enforcement agencies to be cross-referenced with reported stolen property.
If it is believed that we’ve received a stolen item, we work diligently with both local law enforcement and the victim towards a resolution.
Is a pawn/loan favorable over a title or a payday loan?
Yes, a pawn/loan is favorable over a title or payday loan. If a pawn/loan expires it simply switches from a loan to an inventory item at our stores, eventually to be sold to compensate for the loan.
If a title or payday loan becomes due without payment, it can and will affect your credit score. Also, the payday loan company can garnish your paycheck, seize funds from your bank account, and you may have to to attend small claims court.
Be aware that title and payday companies typically charge much higher interest rates compared to a pawn/loan company, and their loans are typically 14-60 days in duration, while pawn/loans are 60-90 days.
Retail Questions
What are your hours?
10AM – 7PM, Monday through Friday, and 10AM – 6PM, Saturday and Sunday.
Do you offer warranties?
Yes! If the item you purchase is defective, we offer a warranty in the form of an exchange.
For jewelry items we offer a 50% buy-back guarantee.
And for added piece of mind we offer an extended warranty Product Protection Plan that for a small fee will cover your item for 6 months!
*some restrictions apply
Do you offer layaway?
We sure do. Layaway terms for most items are for 90 days and require a minimum 20% down payment.
Do you do a background check for firearm transactions?
Absolutely. We constantly strive to help keep our communities safe from harm by keeping firearms out of the wrong hands, while still safely offering firearms to our sporting customers. We are a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer and are regulated by federal, state, and local authorities.
Do you accept trade-ins?
Yes, we love to work with our customers on trade-ins. Trade-ins provide a great opportunity to help customers upgrade or purchase a more desirable piece of merchandise. We with work with you to determine the value of the trade in item, and put that amount toward the new item.
Do you sell new and used items?
Yes, we do. However, the amount of new inventory is exclusive to certain retail categories.
Do you guarantee your jewelry items' authenticity?
Yes, all metals and diamonds are tested thoroughly using state-of-the-art equipment and verified to be authentic multiple times by a trained jewelry specialist before being refurbished and sold.