Pawn Shop Blog

Do Pawnshops Buy Gold?

Here at Xtreme Pawn, we work hard to get you the best price for your gold. It doesn't matter if it's a ring, bracelet, or bar. We will negotiate and find the most comfortable price for you!

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Best Places To Buy Guns and Ammo

There are many places to buy guns and ammo, but are they like Xtreme Pawn? At Xtreme Pawn we have lots of different calibers of guns and ammo. You will find what you are looking for and more at a better price than anywhere else. It's a bargain!

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What Are The Best Places To Buy and Sell Gold?

Are pawnshops really the best place to buy and sell your gold? Xtreme Pawn will take any gold of any sort whether it's a necklace, ring, coin, whatever it is. Also if you are looking to buy any of those things we have them all, stop by and you will be amazed!

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Tips For Buying a Used Smartphone

There are many aspects to consider when buying a used smartphone. 1. Check phone's hardware. 2. Research phone costs.

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Hunting Supply Guide for Beginners

Hunting is a sport that is exciting and requires a lot of preparation. If you are a beginner, this is the perfect place to start to learn all of the basic gear necessary for hunting, plus some pro tips.

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Pawn Shop vs. Garage Sale

Exploring the pros and cons of pawnshops vs garage sales. What's the better option for someone de-cluttering their home, or getting ready to move?

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Need Cash While Awaiting Your Tax Return?

Pawnshops often get a bad rap due to the many misconceptions surrounding them, but despite any rumors, they are highly regulated by state law. Unlike the more highly advertised versions of borrowing money such as payday, title and traditional bank loans, a pawn loan is your best bet, and here's why:

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Buying and Selling Pawn Shop Guns at Xtreme Pawn

Maybe you’ve bought a new rifle for Christmas, or you have extra boxes of ammunition. You can pawn any of your rifles and ammunition for a loan or sell items to us directly and get cash fast.

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Loan?

While we’re all aware of the potential workarounds to getting a pawn loan under age, it’s important to recognize the strong laws in place that when broken, can result in legal repercussions. You have to be 18 years of age to take out any kind of pawn loan.

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Pawning Jewelry

It can be hard to understand since the answer isn't as cut and dry as it may seem. Pawning jewelry typically comes from being in a tight financial spot. The driving factors of someone's personal circumstances often play a significant role in why people pawn jewelry over selling or keeping it.

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Best Place to Buy Used Guitars

Pawn shops generally seem to be the superior option when it comes to finding the best place to buy used guitars, but why? Let's look at our options:

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What Decides Pawn Shop Prices?

Ever wondered what decides pawn shop prices? Perhaps a big book of numbers, an online database or the quality and availability of an item. Maybe even all three.

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Are Pawnshops Good for America?

With the stigma surrounding pawnshops due to their high interest rates, it's easy to assume that pawnshops might be taking advantage of people in a low place. But when the true nature of the pawnshop comes to light, you will see how pawnshops are instrumental to Americans of all different classes due to their availability, quick cash abilities and how they aid Americans in staying out of the debt cycle without being sucked back in. This is the beauty of a pawnshop. Pawnshops keep America on the path to financial stability.

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How do Pawn Shop Loans Work?

To get a loan from a pawn shop, you will need to show a form of identification and have a form of collateral to use for proof of payment. When you go into a bank, the first thing they will look at is your credit score. If it’s terrible, you don’t even have the slightest shot at a loan. Pawnshops, however, will look at your collateral instead. Some forms of collateral are jewelry, entertainment items, video game consoles, power tools, antiques, and more.

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Do Pawn Shops Buy Cars?

It can take months or even longer to sell your car by yourself. The good news is; Yes! Pawn shops do buy cars. Based on the value of your car, pawn shops can give you a loan or buy your car outright. However, it is important to note that you will need to own your car to do this.

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Advantages of A Pawn Loan

Getting a loan from a pawn shop comes with some ups and downs. But as long as you know how and when to use it appropriately, a pawn loan has more advantages than you can ever think of.

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What Can I Pawn for $500?

computers, laptops, cellphones, gaming equipment, motorcycles, old cars, TVs, recreational vehicles, and so much more. Check out our article.

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4 Highest Priced Items in a Pawn Shop

Have you ever thought about selling to a pawn shop and wondered if it would be worth it. Maybe you wanted to know if you’ve had anything worth value that would make selling to a pawn shop worth the time. Well, here are the top four highest priced items in a pawn shop.

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How to Tell if Gold is Real

Lucky for you, even when fake gold looks severely close to real gold, there are still some ways to tell them apart. Here are some ways you can tell if your gold is, in fact, real.

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Where to Buy Used Audio Equipment

Xtreme Pawn Shop has all the audio equipment you need to get started on your hobby. Visit our pawn shop today. Whether you're starting up a band or wanna make some music, we have a massive selection of new and used audio equipment. We also have car audio equipment, speakers, and a lot more to choose from.

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How Long Do Pawn Shops Hold Items Before Selling?

On average, they will hold items for up to 30 days before selling them. But, that still depends on whether you are pawning the item or selling your item. If you pawn your item for a loan, the pawn shop may give you a grace period before they sell your item.

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Things You Didn't Know You Could Pawn or Sell to a Pawn Shop

Getting money has never been easier. Here is a list of a lot of the things you can pawn or sell, but this isn't all of it. If you are wondering if the item you have can be sold to our pawn shop, make a call, and we can help you know. In the meantime, why not check out our amazing list of things you can pawn for a loan. 

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How to Get a Loan Without a Job

Do you need a loan? Xtreme Pawn Shop is the place to go! You can get the money you need as fast and easy as possible with no commitment. We also do not care about credit score either, so you don’t have to either. Come into our shop today to find a loan fast!

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As an Essential Business we will be open during the Covid-19 Pandemic

As an essential business Xtreme Pawn will be open for service during the Covid-19 Pandemic,

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8 Easy Steps to Start Fishing

Read the best guide ever to start fishing. There are even steps to line a fishing rod and cast your bait. No more video games and social media! It's time for some fantastic outdoor fishing.

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What to Look for When Picking Out High-Quality Watch

It doesn’t matter how expensive the watch is; any watch can be a scam; you have to know how to spot the real ones. Finding the watch that matches your taste and personality is not easy, and choosing one that will last generations makes it even harder to find the perfect watch.

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Top 5 Things to Consider Before You Pick Out Your Jewelry

Every person should consider these top five things before they pick the jewelry they want to buy. There is a different style and type of jewelry for every person based on their personality and preference, but did you know that certain types of jewelry can make a bold statement to the people around you and even show them what type of person you are.

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The Top 3 Myths About Pawn Shops

Want to know the greatest myths when it comes to pawnshops? Here are a few things you've probably been hearing about a pawnshop that isn't true.

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Pawn Your Old Skateboard

One of the best places to take your skateboard is Xtreme Pawnshop, where you can get quick cash for all your old sports equipment. If you don't want to drive out to our shop, you can also get a quote over the phone, so we can tell you what your skateboard is worth before you walk through our door.

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Pawn Your Old Impact Driver

Impact drivers are used for lots of different jobs, but mechanics are usually the main people to use them. The main thing an Impact driver can do is loosen larger bolts, screws, and nuts that are hard to loosen or “frozen”. Impact drivers are pervasive and are very popular. If you have an old impact driver, there’s never been a better time to sell than now. Take it into Xtreme Pawn Shop today to get some quick and easy fast cash. 

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Can you Give a Quote on an Item Over the Phone?

Don’t waste your time coming into the shop if you don’t even know if you want to sell your item. Instead, you can get something called a “quote over the phone.” This means you can call one of our amazing employees and tell them about your item before you come into the shop.

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How to Start Hunting

Are you going hunting? Read this first! Here's a list of all the equipment you will need and what supplies work best for hunting in the woods. There's also a few tips from other hunters and what they wish they knew. Check it out!!

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Pawn Your Old Emeralds

Here are some of the best tips for pawning your ancient jewels and what they are worth. When you sell an emerald, you are selling one of the most valuable gems out there. Emeralds have always been a popular gem and will never go out of style. So what makes gems so unique in a pawn shop. It's bright green beautiful color is naturally attracted by the human eye.

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Why do People use Pawnshops?

For anyone interested in making quick easy cash without any hassle or stress, pawnshops are the best places to go. Trying to sell your item online may take weeks or even months and that’s why selling your item to a pawn shop might be your best bet. You can get cash the same day and be out the door in a few minutes. This, however, is not a good idea for thieves. Anyone trading in an item for fast cash will have to give their name and ID to the pawnbroker and then all the information goes straight to the police to check for stolen property. Selling stolen goods to a pawn shop has to be one of the dumbest mistakes anyone could make. 

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Negotiating at a Pawnshop

Make sure to do your research before you walk into a pawnshop, for example, let's say you wanted to buy a Fender Frontman 10G Guitar Combo Amp. You will need to know how much it sells for new and how much it sells for after it has already been used, so let's get an idea of what we are looking at here. If we go to amazon and look up the same amp, it is worth around $59, not including tax, but it is only sold on eBay for around $37. In the pictures below, you will see both the amazon and eBay website when I looked up the amp on their website. It is essential that you also only look at the specific type and brand that you want to buy

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How Much Do Pawn Shops Pay for Power Tools

Check the condition of your power tools before you bring them into a shop. Wash up your tools and make sure there’s not any rust or goo stuck on it. Most of the time a tool that looks rough can look better with just a quick wash. If your tool has scratches or tears on it, it will most likely bring the price down. Pawnshops make their money by reselling items that are sold to them. If they feel like they won’t be able to make a profit off of your tools, they won’t be buying it for too much money. 

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Do I have to pay a pawn shop to recover a stolen item?

If you have an item stolen, make sure to go to the police as soon as possible. Give the officer the serial number of the item and any specific details. Thousands and thousands of items get stolen each year, so it is tough for police to know how to find your particular item if you don’t list as many details as possible. This will also help if your item shows up at a Pawn Shop and you need to provide proof that the item does belong to you. If an item gets stolen from you and you find it at a pawn shop, you will usually not be required to pay the pawnbroker the original amount he paid for the item. Keep reading to find out what you can do to make sure that you can get your item back and what steps to take to make it as easy as possible. 

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How Does a Pawnshop Work?

Pawnshops' main profit comes from exchanging money for products. This is known as a pawn loan. Getting some extra cash to pay off a debt or go on a trip is hard to come by. So how does a pawnshop work? Keep reading, and you will find out. Finally, all your questions about pawnshops will be answered, and you can see how easy and fast pawning truly is. 

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Where to Buy or Sell Used Bikes

Xtreme pawn is the best place to buy your favorite bikes at a lower cost! Come into our shop today to find the bike that best suits you!

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Pawn Your Old Longboards

Do you have a sweet longboard that you just don't have the time to ride anymore? Sell it to us at Xtreme Pawn. Bring your board in and we can appraise it and make you an offer.

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Camping Checklist

If you are looking to find a great checklist to know what to bring when camping you've come to the right place. You can also buy a large amount of the items on this list at our pawn shop at a great price.

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Pawn Shop Tools Can Save You Money

Pawn shop tools are useful items that typically last a long time. While brand new power tools can be quite expensive, buying them from a pawn shop can save you a lot of money while still getting the full functionality of the tool.

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Pawn Shop: Should You Sell Your Item Or Get A Loan?

Pawn shops can give you two options for your item: you can sell it for its value or get a short-term loan by using it as collateral.

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The Convenience of Power Tools

Whether you’re building a house, or doing a smaller project, power tools provide a solution to complete the job with higher quality at a much faster pace. Believe it or not power tools have been around a lot longer than you may think.

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What Can I Sell To A Utah Pawn Shop Near Me?

Pawn shops allow you to buy and sell a variety of products and merchandise. This is because pawn shops are interested in items of value. Having a valuable item such as an old antique found in your garage, or a baseball card collection can bring in quite a bit of money.

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What Are The Best Items To Pawn For Quick Cash?

Pawn shops can accept virtually anything of value when providing a collateral loan, so what are the best items to pawn for quick cash?

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What Exactly Do Pawn Shops Do?

How Pawn Shops Work The way pawn shops work is a relatively simple idea. The word “pawn” is another term for a collateral loan. Our Pawnbrokers lend money on items of value ranging from gold and jewelry, musical instruments, televisions, electronics, power...

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Christmas Shopping at Xtreme Pawn!

Christmas is just around the corner, and this means getting ready for Family gatherings, drinking eggnog by the fireplace, and finishing up any last minute shopping.

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Buy and Sell Electronics at Xtreme Pawn

Bring in any old electronics to Xtreme Pawn and see what we have to offer! You can also stop by our store and see what we have available for purchasing.

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Xtreme Pawn Shop Locations

Trying to find a pawn shop near you? Xtreme Pawn has been serving their customers for over 20 years by providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices.

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10 Things Not To Sell To A Pawn Shop

Pawn shops will typically buy and sell almost anything of value. Almost. Apart from the regular gold & jewelry, electronics, and other popular pawn shop items, there are some items that are more likely than others to get rejected. Here are a list of 10 things not to sell to a pawn shop.

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