Pawnbroker Boosts Image With Ads
from the Boston Herald
 Many businesses scale back on advertising during a recession. But Empire Loan, a Boston jeweler and pawnbroker, is ramping up. The company has started advertising its money-lending services on local radio and television stations and online. Already, Empire Loan’s Michael Goldstein said, the public’s response has been positive. “The phone has been ringing and the e-mails are coming in,” he said. More
Even the Kitchen Sink
from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The inventory list at Warrenton Pawn & Jewelry in Warrenton, Mo., has 2,000 items featuring everything from diamond rings and electric guitars to the kitchen sink. No joke. Owner Bill McClure chuckled when asked about the dull silver two-sink set sitting by a water heater and shelves of power tools. More
Pawn Shops Send Electronic Reports to Police in Albany, Ga.
from WFXL-TV
A new software program will allow pawn shops to directly send information to the Albany Police about possible criminals pawning stolen items. Shops can Email information to APD and they can then do background checks on the seller and the merchandise. More
EZCORP Acquires 11 Nevada Pawn Shops
from The Wall Street Journal
EZCORP, Inc. announced last week that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of 11 pawn shops located in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nev., that operate under the Pawn Plus and ASAP Pawn brands. EZCORP will acquire approximately $6.6 million of pawn loans, $2.2 million of inventory, $1.2 million of auto title loans and all other operating assets at the eleven locations for a total purchase price of $34.5 million. More
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Product Showcase: Pawnguard
 The PawnGuard has 35 individual drawers. It takes time to open each one, and they can only be opened one at a time. With time-delay enabled, it takes even more time between drawers. The bad guys depend on fast, lucrative and small targets, and that's why jewelry is a primary target. And that's why PawnGuard keeps you protected. It takes time. More info
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Pawn Shops See Oddities as People Try to Make Ends Meet
from Bay News 9
More families in Spring Hill, Fla., are parting with treasured heirlooms to make ends meet, and many of those items are showing up on pawn shops. In addition to the typical pawn shop fare, like guns, jewelry, guitars, rarer items are starting to show up, like a Civil War flag or a horse trailer with a saddle. More
As Technology Advances Hidden Cameras Multiply
from Newsday
They're easy to hide, cheap to buy, and simple to use. Evolving technology makes them more useful than ever. They can ease personnel costs, reassure parents who employ baby-sitters and boost security. More
Burned-Out Pawn Shop in Killeen, Texas Set to Reopen in Warehouse
from KWTX- TV
Killeen’s Action Pawn is reopened for business in a warehouse behind the old store, less than a week after fire gutted the pawn shop. The Aug. 26 fire became a ragging inferno in a matter of minutes, most likely because of the number of electronics, tools and weapons inside the store. The fire destroyed about 10,000 pawned items, but some of the more valuable merchandise in the store survived. More
Small Business: Good Customer Service is Key
from Newsday
In today's commodity-filled marketplace, oftentimes the only characteristic that differentiates one company from the next is customer service. In many cases, it can even help a small business level the playing field when it comes to taking on larger competitors. More
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