February 13, 2020 - Pawn Resources
Pawn shops have become especially popular since the 2008-2009 recession. People who fell on hard times and needed quick cash turned to pawn shops as a solution
The result? The average pawn loan shot up from $80 in 2008 to $150 in 2011.
Of course, if you’re new to the world of pawning, you probably have some questions. What do pawn shops buy? What can you expect to get for certain items?
You’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll reveal the best items to pawn for quick cash in Oklahoma City. Read on!
Prices vary from shop to shop, and you need to hone in on your bargaining skills too.
In general, the following items should fetch you around $50 in a pawn shop:
You might also pawn some common household electronics for $50-$100.
For a quick $100, pawning one of these items should get you the cash you need:
When it comes to phones or other electronics, the newer the item, the more you can expect to get for it.
What will pawn shops take for $200 to $500? They might consider:
Again, depending on which Oklahoma City pawn shop you visit, prices can vary considerably. Only accept offers you want.
If you want to walk away with some serious cash from a pawn shop–$500 or more–you’d better bring in some serious merchandise.
The best items to pawn for this kind of cash include:
In general, if you expect to make a lot of cash at a pawn shop, your items need to be clean, in good working order, and in high public demand.
So, what do pawn shops buy in Oklahoma City?
The possibilities are almost endless, but certain items will fetch you more cash than others.
Of course, there are also items people try to pawn that most pawn shops reject. Click here to find out what not to take to a pawn shop.
David Stiebel is one of the cofounders of PawnGuru. David was educated at MIT, where he studied Math. He subsequently worked at Bain as a data scientist before starting PawnGuru in 2015. He started PawnGuru to build a better tool for pawn shops and consumers to connect.
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