Patek Philippe Ref. 5396 Crowns 20 Years of Annual Calendar Watches
It was in 1992 that Philippe Stern, president and owner of Patek Philippe, tasked his watchmakers with creating a timepiece that would bridge the gap between simple calendar functions — date or day/date only, with adjustments necessary at the end of each month shorter than 31 days — and the mechanically elaborate and (for some) [...]
Read More →New York Pawn Shop to the Stars Loans on Luxury
New York Loan Company, Manhattan’s premiere pawn shop opened this month after operating its sister location, Beverly Loan Company, in Beverly Hills for over 75 years. This family owned collateral lending institution, known as the “pawn shop to the stars,” caters to those who require a confidential short-term cash infusion ranging from $500 to well [...]
Read More →Collateral Loans on Fine Wine a Growing Trend?
Many art collectors today are opting to use their fine art collection as collateral for loans rather than selling. In a recent survey, 41 % said they’d consider art-secured lending. Another option that has recently been getting headlines is wine. Andrew Cader, a former senior director at Goldman Sachs, took out a loan this week [...]
Read More →Jordan Tabach-Bank Scores at Top of Charts on Braindex
Jordan Tabach-Bank is the latest celebrity to appear on Braindex, a fast-paced trivia game that lets players go head to head with celebrities. The popular Apple iPad application allows viewers to watch the game show like they would on television while playing along in real time with their touch screen. ‘Don’t just watch a game [...]
Read More →Local Member of Planning Commission Changes Mind about Pawn Shops
Suzanne Stern attempted to convince her city’s planning commission of the evils of pawn shops using Monopoly money to demonstrate how one could lose family heirlooms and incur more debt through interest rates and fees. While the board did end up voting to limit pawn shops and pay day lenders to two zoning districts, Stern [...]
Read More →San Diego Luxury Pawnbroker Proud to be Part of the Pawn Community
San Diego Jewelry Buyers, a luxury pawn shop, is launching a new video campaign. Owner, Carl Blackburn, hopes the campaign will demonstrate to customers how SDJB exceeds customer expectations. The shop offers collateral loans on pre-owned diamond jewelry, high-brand timepieces, and other luxury goods. San Diego Jewel Buyers differs from traditional pawn shops in that [...]
Read More →Beverly Loan Company Celebrates 75 years by Announcing the Opening of a New York Branch
Beverly Loan Company celebrates its 75th anniversary on February 17, 2013. CEO Jordan Tabach-Bank is announcing the expansion of the company to celebrate this landmark anniversary. New York Loan Company will open its doors later this spring. Beverly Loan Company was founded in 1938 by Louis Zimmerman towards the end of the depression. Zimmerman saw [...]
Read More →Auctioneer moves into the Pawn Shop Business
Auctioneer Jack Michael recently opened a pawn shop in Ohio offering discount merchandise and loans of up to $1,300. For Michael, owner of Coldspring Auction Services, a pawn shop was a natural extension to his existing business giving him more items to sell and the opportunity to provide more services to the community by offering [...]
Read More →Antiques Expert Advises Cash Strapped Brits to Use Pawn Shops
Cash strapped Brits struggling to juggle finances early in the New Year has led to an upsurge in visits to local pawn shops. The cost of living is rising, it’s increasingly difficult to borrow, and as a result people are finding the flexibility that comes with a pawn loan more enticing. According to David Dickinson, [...]
Read More →How to Open a Pawn Shop
If you follow pawn news at all, you’ll know that pawn shops are thriving right now. Opening a pawn shop is not a simple process, but if you’re willing to follow the right steps and if you have or are willing to learn the skills and knowledge it takes to be a pawnbroker now is an [...]
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