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How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

Need cash? Pawn shops edge into the mainstream

A growing number of U.S. borrowers are pawning their jewelry, electronics and other valuables to make ends meet.

How to Clean Silver Jewelry in a Matter of Minutes

Keep your rings, necklaces, and bracelets shiny using everyday household ingredients.

How to Deal With a Pawn Shop

A pawn shop can be a good place to get a few extra dollars if you need a loan or a quick sale. Pawn shops typically allow you to either sell an item outright, or place the item in the temporary care of the store in exchange for a cash...

10 Myths About Gun Owners

There are a lot of myths about gun owners on the Interwebs. For whatever reason, people seem to believe everything they read, watch and listen to about gun owners. Not good — because most of what people read, watch and listen to is B.S.

Our Guide to Buying a Diamond Ring from a Pawn Shop

Purchasing the perfect diamond ring from a pawn shop requires a little bit of patience, luck, and knowledge. The great news is that pawn shops are always getting new diamond rings, so you never know what you will find each time you visit. Because of this, it is something of an exciting adventure

How to Clean Coins to Make Them More Valuable

You come across a rare 1909 Indian Head Cent, generally worth over $400. But wait it’s very dirty and tarnished. What do you do?

The wealthy are using pawn shops to finance their business ideas

Wealthy people looking to fund new ventures are turning to their Rolexes as collateral for quick and easy loans from high-end pawn shops.

Are You Pawn Shopping The Right Way?

If you are in need of some quick cash, have an attic or basement full of items that are of significant value, you might consider heading t...

Why are millennials turning to payday loans and pawn shops?

More millennials are turning to payday loans and pawn shops for much needed cash -- moves that can provide immediate relief, but often result in deeper debt.

What Can I Do with Damaged or Dated Jewelry?

You don't have to let your dated or damaged jewelry remain unworn. It does still have value and you can make the most of that value at Modell Collateral Loans.

Need something unusual? Take your list to the pawn shop, where it could cost you an arm and a leg

Andy Tucker has been in the pawn shop business for more than 20 years and has learned some hard lessons along the way. One is don’t let anyone pawn a live critter. “I did take three horses one time,” Tucker said with a grin. “I vowed that I wouldn’t take anything that eats because once …

Tips for Getting More Cash

Getting the Most Money when Selling or Pawning Your Items<br>With our expertly trained staff, you can always feel confident that you’ll leave our store with the most cash possible. That’s why we want you to know the following tips for getting more cash at a pawn shop<br>Decide if you’re pawning or selling. Often, you can get more money for your item by selling it. However, with a pawn loan, you can get the money you need, and you still get to…

How does pawning work

Never Pawned Before? It's Easy!

So many reasons to pawn. So easy to do. If you’ve never opened a pawn loan before, don’t worry! The process is so easy and quick that you’ll wonder why you’ve never done it before. So let’s get started. Look around. What do you have that you’re not currently using that has value? In the summer, […]