When you are looking for gifts but have a firm budget, Cash Express is a perfect shopping stop. Whether you want rings, musical instruments, electronics, or even antiques, we have a little bit of everything for everyone. This is just one of many reasons to shop for gifts at a pawn shop.
5 Reasons to Shop for Gifts at a Pawn Shop
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Green Living
Everyone is recycling these days. Rather than throw items out or go through the hassle of an auction site, people sell them to a pawnshop for fast cash. The store inspects each item, looking for the best condition. In some cases, such as with designer clothing, a piece may arrive with the tags still attached. When the product goes on sale, it’s pre-owned, priced right, repurposed, and ready for worry-free gift-giving. And because your purchase was never thrown out, you’ve helped reduce the carbon footprint, even in a small way. This is called upcycling.
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Hours of Operation & Inventory
You’ll find that pawn shops are frequently open longer hours, some even being 24/7. So you won’t have as many constraints on your shopping times. Additionally, stores like Cash Express have an ever-changing inventory. You can look at our gallery or call us ahead of time to see if we have one or more options for you, based on your inquiry. When you come into the store, you may find unexpected treasures that you’d never thought of for gift-giving.
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Sell to Buy
Perhaps you find the perfect gift, but it’s a little out of your price range, even though it is pre-owned. Good news! You probably have one or two things sitting at home that you have no real use for anymore. You can come in and sell those or use them in trade to raise extra money for your purchase. What sort of things do we buy?
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Rare books
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Dinette sets
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Silverware
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Coins
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Antique furniture
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Designer handbags and clothes
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High-end watches
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Artwork
And much more. If you’re unsure, please feel free to call us at 215-922-1560 before visiting the store. We can tell you if what you have is what we are looking to buy.
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The ability to negotiate
For as long as there has been the art of pawning, there’s also been haggling. This part of shopping for gifts at a pawn shop is fun. You can work toward a reduced price and walk away with a great bargain. Don’t be afraid to give it a try. You’re not insulting the seller. They expect this.
There are a few essential tips for haggling. Be polite. This isn’t the time to get all puffed up. If you are buying more than one item, your chances of getting a bundled deal are greater than if you were buying just one piece. If you notice an imperfection, point it out as a reason for your offer. Finally, cash is king. Cash transactions have historically offered more final price flexibility than checks or credit cards.
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Stolen Property Database Check, Visual Inspections, and Appraisals
Pre-owned, priced right goods are excellent, but not if you find out they’re stolen. It is the shopkeeper's responsibility to check the databases for reported items. Once they’ve determined there are no legal issues, the next step is a visual inspection to look for flaws and verify if the item works (if applicable). Finally, an in-store appraiser reviews current market values for pricing. So, if you’re shopping for something valuable, you’ll walk out with an appraisal for your insurance.
There are certainly more than 5 reasons to shop for gifts at a pawn shop, but these are some key points.
We’d love to help you find that perfect treasure. You can email info@pawnphiladelphia.com, use our Online Form, or visit our store at 731 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
