Author Archives: Modell

A visit to the pawn shop is a great way to make your season brighter and save you cash. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and, while most of us are excited for the lights, music and festivities, it can also be a financially stressful time of year. Taking advantage of the deals offered at […]

The economic collapse of 2008 left many Americans with bad credit, and many consumers are still recovering. Traditional loans from banks fail to provide consumers, who struggle to keep up with day to day financial challenges, with quick cash solutions. While banks simply don’t offer the types of small dollar, short term loans that most […]

Gold has long been the traditional choice for many people when it comes to fine jewelry. However, since people have discovered it is both beautiful and durable, platinum jewelry has quickly become a very high demand precious metal. Platinum jewelry is trending in all forms of fine jewelry including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, high-end watches, and […]

Estate jewelry is always beautiful, but oftentimes women have trouble figuring out how to wear it so that it works with their modern look. Vintage estate jewelry can be large and showy, so one of the best ways to wear your vintage jewelry is with a simple outfit. The classic little black dress with a […]

It is a little known tale to most people, but pawnbrokers know it well.

The price of gold has experienced major fluctuations in recent history. In 2011, the price of gold reached record highs above $1,600 per ounce, sparking a frenzy in gold investing. Though the price of gold isn’t as high as 2011, gold still remains a good investment that provides protection against inflation, safety when the markets […]

A pawn shop is not usually the first place people think about when it comes to taking care of back to school shopping, but if this year’s graduation ceremonies have left you stressing about how you are going to supply your young scholar as they venture off to college your local pawn shop may be […]

A collateral loan, or a pawn loan, is simply taking out a loan based on the value of something you own. If you have collateral, that is, something of value, you can use it to access quick cash. To get a traditional loan you have to prove that you have good credit and the means […]

If you’re worried you don’t have the cash to do all you wanted to this summer, here are a few ways your local pawn shop can help you make it happen.

For those of you who scour eBay and other online sites in an effort to score fine jewelry for less it’s time you got out of the house and into a New York City pawn shop.