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Our Guide to Buying a Diamond Ring from a Pawn Shop

Purchasing the perfect diamond ring from a pawn shop requires a little bit of patience, luck, and knowledge. The great news is that pawn shops are always getting new diamond rings, so you never know what you will find each time you visit. Because of this, it is something of an exciting adventure

What is a Pawn Shop? (with pictures)

A pawn shop is a store that offers money for an item with the option to redeem the item within a period of time. Most pawn shops...

Before you hock an item to a pawn shop

Pawn shops are popping up across the country. In the U.S. alone, there are more than 10,000 pawn shops.

How to Deal With a Pawn Shop

A pawn shop can be a good place to get a few extra dollars if you need a loan or a quick sale. Pawn shops typically allow you to either sell an item outright, or place the item in the temporary care of the store in exchange for a cash...

Selling to and Buying From Pawn Shops: How Do Pawn Shops Determine Value?

Before approaching a pawn shop, learn how do pawn shops determine value of items pledged as collateral. Pawn shops will look into the condition of the item, its resale value, and appraised market value to determine its price and offer you the same. Learn here the ins and outs of buying and selling to pawn shops, including the regulatory agencies which govern them.

How to Clean Coins to Make Them More Valuable

You come across a rare 1909 Indian Head Cent, generally worth over $400. But wait it’s very dirty and tarnished. What do you do?

5 Important Things I Learned About Buying Rare Coins

In my 20-plus years of coin collecting, I've learned a lot about buying rare coins, including the 5 important lessons shared here.

When it comes to Ancient Coins, How Old Is Old Enough ?

Coin collectors have struggled with the lack of a coherent system to define the vast array of issues of ancient coins through the modern era.

What do coins on military tombstones mean?

This Memorial Day many will visit cemeteries to pay their respects to fallen soldiers with coins. Here's what they mean.

Are Certified Coins Worth The Expense? An Evaluation By Type of Coin

How to value your coin collection. Should I send everything off to be graded before I sell or shop my coins around first?

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What we still don’t know: Mysteries abound with ancient coins

Though modern scholars have learned a great deal about ancient coinage, there are still more mysteries than there are confirmed facts.

Why people leave coins on soldiers' graves

If you've spent time at a national cemetery, you may have noticed coins on some graves.