The first time I tried to pawn a piece of jewelry, I dealt with a salesperson I can only describe as "slimy". He went in back to talk with someone, then came back & said he "called their other store" about it. They gave me an estimate of $20 on a $450 piece.
I went back the next day with some gold. On 8 pieces which were worth much more, they gave me $230. When I tried to pawn a $600 engagement ring, they offered me a loan of $40.
They don't want to pawn anything. They give you less money if you pawn rather than sell to them & they really low-ball you in selling.
Go somewhere else.
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