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Buying Guns From Pawn Shops

Tips for Buying Gold Jewelry

You'll know exactly what you're buying when you learn the facts about the terms used to describe gold.

PODCAST: This is why most of your stuff is worthless

Most of what you own is worthless. I'm not being judgmental. It's a fact.

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?

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

9 Things You Might Not Know about Pawn Shops ...

So, I recently started getting into shows like Pawn Stars and Hardcore Pawn (which, represent, is located in Detroit, all up on 8 Mile) – which are about pawn shops, naturallyNow, I’ve been in pawn shops, but I’ve never bought anything in one of them, and I’ve never utilized their services.Having finally learned that not everything my TV says is 100 percent true (shock, right?), I decided I better look up some true facts.If you’re curious too, then here are…

How a CNY band teacher used school instruments to get money from pawn shop

James C. Demauro, a Phoenix teacher, admitted to State Police he took school instruments to a pawn shop 25 times.

How To Shop For Diamonds

Know Your Diamonds Ever since the first diamond engagement ring was given to a 15th century bride, diamond has been the stone of choice for professing your love. But that doesn’t mean you sho…

Making Sure We're No Longer Pawns

Family caregivers aren't pawns that help others make money. Family caregivers are important customers that help providers stay in business.

3 Reasons to Use Pawn Shops vs. Selling Items On Your Own

Whether an emergency requires collecting some extra cash or you wish to let go of unused valuables, pawn shops offer an ideal solution. Rather than dealing with the risk

12 Fascinating Facts About People Who Go To Pawnshops

Pawning tips: How to find out what your items are worth

The Gold Family is featured on the Tru-TV show "Hardcore Pawn," and they explain to Kathie Lee and Hoda the steps you should take in order to determine the price of your old items.

Here's how to sell those unwanted holiday gifts

From RealReal to Raise and Reverb, there are a number of ways to hawk holiday presents online.

How do you cool down a hot interior?

Have you ever walked across a hot asphalt parking lot, and, with each step, dreaded the moment you have to open the car door and climb into an oven? That hot summer sun: we love it, we hate it. But who enjoys burning their hammies, their hands, and every other body part that makes contact with a car's interior on a hot summer day? The good news is that I am the "Sultan of Cool," bearing tips to he

How to Make Money from Your Spring Cleaning

If you’re short on cash or just want to add to your stash, there are ways you can make money from your spring cleaning efforts. Here are some tips!

Pharma and Self-Perception: Knights, Knaves or Pawns?

In 2003 British social scientist Julian Le Grand published Motivation, Agency, and Public Policy: Of Knights and Knaves, Pawns and Queens. Le Grand's core