Smart Pawn

I drive by this pawn shop often and keep thinking I should stop and see what they have. Some great prices on tools was my main motivation. There wasn’t a lot on the show floor. The gun collection is quite huge. The prices do not reflect used items at all. Everything I looked at could be bought new for not much more and without the concern of used quality. They obviously are not concerned with sales, just interest on loans for items.

Business owner do not shop here! Dishonest staff. Recently went on a Saturday to purchase an item. Was originally quoted $ 10. After Glen spoke to someone else in the back he raised the price. Refuses to honor a sales tax exemption certificate. Most unpleasant. Other pawn shops are a little friendlier. Customer service is not very friendly. Glen said they do not honor resale certificates. Not recommended.

I guess the ONLY reason to go here is to buy or sell a gun.
The security guard out front doesn’t let you in without interrogation. A beat up 12 year old microwave was $ 400…hey, can’t let that leave or they won’t look legit. Everything was priced at unrealistically high prices that no one would ever pay for any reason.
My friend was shopping for a guitar and she tried not to blurt out obscenities when turning over the tags. Jewelry might be ok, but even if it were, I’d never get it here. This place gave me the creeps.

I started watching Pawn Stars and Hardcore Pawn on TV. I remembered that we have a couple pawn shops here in KC so I went looking. The Golden Nugget was my first stop. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked in but I became a fan pretty quick. I was greeted by a friendly employee who right away put me at easy. I walked around the store and even though it doesn’t seem as «Hollywood» as the TV places there was lots of good stuff here.
I met the owner and he was super helpful I asked him how it worked and he gave me the ins and outs. No big secrets its like a garage sale in a store and when you find something you like you can make an offer to purchase. Also if you have items to sell they both buy and pawn. I didn’t get into all the pawn rules because that’s not why I was there but they do that.
The store is on Troost and it has some off street parking on the south side and there is street parking all around. The store is clean and the employees are helpful. Small warning at least one of the employees I saw was carrying a handgun. I asked about this and they are certified and it is for protection. I am a firm believer that it is probably a visual deterrent and I understand that.
Stop in and say Hi to Jim and the guys and make him an offer on something. I will be back.