So, if you want to sell your valuables to a pawnshop to pocket a bit of quick cash before payday or clear some space in the top drawer of your desk, there are a few things you need to know. When you get right down to it, there are a couple of considerations for not only selling an item but getting the best price for it, and that’s not going to happen if you’re a greenhorn at negotiating and don’t know how pawnshops work. Luckily, we’re here to save your bacon, so let’s talk through a few things you ought to know.
- Not All Pawnshops Are Made Equal
You’d be mistaken if you thought all pawnshops were made equally and offered the same services. However, it is a common misconception, so we’ll let you off. Pawnshop services differ by location, company, and whether it is an independent shop or a chain.
You’ll need to pick your pawnshop carefully to get the desired results—this isn’t always easy, but it is possible with time and prior thought. Look at pawnshops in your area and weigh the pros and cons. For example, a pawnshop owned by a big company and part of a chain will offer better prices thanks to more funding but may not take items that a smaller, independent shop would purchase. It’s important to find what will work for you.
- Haggling is Part of the Deal
Haggling is a core part of any pawnshop interaction, so exploring how to negotiate and get good prices through your interactions with them is important. When we look at haggling, it is important to aim to set a slightly higher price from the beginning because most negotiations end a little lower. With that being said, we’ve talked about haggling in more detail in other blogs – check them out.
- You Can Sell or Pawn
When it comes to selling valuables, you’ve got a few options at a pawnshop, which helps a lot with flexible selling power. You can either sell the item outright and walk away with the cash or pawn your items instead. The great thing about pawnshops is that you get a choice and can experiment with what’s on offer. If you need a payday but want to keep the item, you should look into pawning an item instead of selling it, but the option will always exist for both.
Selling to Pawnshops
When selling to a pawnshop, knowing that you have options and making sensible decisions to sell your items for their maximum value is important. Picking the right shop for your needs and understanding how to haggle will help you in a big way. However, with that being said, you need to be proactive regarding what you do and recognise how best to make a sale. Pawnshops are a great resource, and we’d recommend anyone take a look at selling because they are an easy way to do things and don’t involve a lot of hassle from negotiating and worrying about hidden costs like posting an item or commission fees from selling sites.