Our local Fox affiliate stopped by the store on Tuesday, April 17th to talk with some of our customers about how they were approaching this year’s tax deadline.
Their story points out two of the ways that American Jewelry and Loan, like any pawnshop, helps the customers that they serve.
First, pawnshops offer short-term loans using a customer’s valuables (like jewelry or a guitar) as collateral. In return, pawnbrokers lend them money. When customers pay back the loan, their merchandise is returned to them. If the customer elects not to redeem his or her collateral, there is no credit consequence to the borrower and the items are sold at a value price to retail consumers.
Pawnbrokers are governed by all of the major federal laws that apply to other entities designated as financial institutions. We offer the consumer a quick, convenient and confidential way to borrow money. A short-term cash need can be met with no credit check or legal consequences if the loan is not repaid. Pawnbroking imposes a discipline on the borrower that other lenders do not. Pawn loans are a non-recourse option and do not cause people to overextend credit or go into bankruptcy.
Secondly, the news story spoke with customers who were shopping in our showroom. As these customers shared, pawnshops are a great source for buying a wide variety of merchandise at deep discounts. Our customers know to rely on us for so many things on their shopping list — from the tools they need for DIY projects to the fine jewelry that marks their milestones. American Jewelry and Loan was even named the Best Place to buy Electronics by HOUR Detroit Magazine — we have a huge selection of laptops, tablets, game systems, televisions, and stereo equipment at prices that are a fraction of what you’d expect to pay at a big box retailer.