Last week, more than 50 pawnbrokers met with Members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill as part of the 2016 NPA Legislative Conference. I was among the attendees, representing 23 states. We were introduced to Rep. David A. Scott (D-GA) at the briefing prior to the Capitol Hill…
If you’ve ever watched the show, you’ve seen me and my Dad engage in spirited debate over different things at the store. But if you’ve ever wondered what our workday is really like, then you’ll enjoy the latest episode of Gold Tone. We’re joined by fellow pawnbroker Greg Engstrom who…
[Via SheKnows.com]: Traditionally considered a male-dominated field, pawnbroking has changed in recent years. While reality shows like ours have certainly impacted the image of the pawnshop, the influence of women in the industry cannot be overlooked. In honor of Women’s History Month, we wanted to take a look at a…
My friends at iPawn Arkansas responded to a serious tragedy in their town recently and are giving away free gun locks. See the full story below from KATV: Two children are dead after accidentally shooting themselves this week. On Tuesday, a two year old in Benton died after accidentally shooting…
It’s pretty evident that both my dad and myself are passionate about our jobs and pawnbroking. In this episode of Gold Tone, we talk about our passions and some of the tricks of our trade including using a jeweler’s loupe to determine an item’s value. We’re joined by special guest,…