Pawn shops are strictly regulated by a number of federal, state, and local laws and standards. On a federal level, pawn shops are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Treasury Department. They must comply with the following federal laws: The Truth & Lending Act The […]
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1. The average collateral loan amount nationwide is $100, according to the National Pawnbrokers Association. This shows that collateral loaning is often used to help consumers obtain a small source of funding. Pawn shop customers tend to borrow only what they need, and often use the funds as a safety net in the case of […]
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17 this year. Find the perfect gift at Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers, Massachusetts’ oldest pawn shop. Suffolk carries a wide variety of items Dad would love, including cameras, amps, guitars, designer watches, power tools, and gold rings and other jewelry. And to couple with the perfect Father’s Day gift, plan […]
U.S. pawn shops remained resilient throughout the recession and are becoming more mainstream, according to a new report from an independent market research firm. The pawn industry was worth $14.5 billion in the United States last year, and the total number of U.S. pawn shops is more than 11,000 and growing, according to “U.S. Pawn […]
Facebook sold 82 million shares in the first 30 seconds of trading Friday. And trading volume exceeded 100 million shares after four minutes. Facebook priced its shares at $38 each, which values the company at $104 billion. The initial public offering is historic. It’s the largest IPO in Nasdaq history and the second-largest IPO ever, trailing […]
Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers has a wide selection of vintage jewelry, including diamond stud earrings, solitaire rings, tennis bracelets. We also have designer watches including Rolex and Cartier luxury brands. Find out why local customers consistently return to us for their jewelry and other gift needs, and why one customer calls us a “best kept […]
Estate jewelry simply means jewelry that has had a previous owner, not necessarily that it is part of an estate sale. Estate jewelry just means pre-owned jewelry. You likely have estate jewelry around your house that you may not wear again. Estate jewelry is often a great source of untapped funds. American consumers are increasingly […]
Going out for a big night this spring? Check our large selection of estate jewelry, including Tiffany and Cartier pieces, large cocktail rings, and antique charm bracelets. Complete your outfit with a perfect accent for your night on the town. Looking for a perfect birthday or anniversary gift? We carry diamond stud earrings, long necklaces, […]
Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The pawn shop has anchored Boston’s historic South End district since its opening in the early 20th century. Suffolk Jewelers & Pawnbrokers opened at the corner of Washington Street and Newcomb Street in Boston in 1910. It is the oldest pawn shop in Boston […]
. Josh Beckett will take the mound for Boston as it plays the first of 81 games at Fenway Park this season. It is the fifth time has pitched at the Fenway opener in his seven seasons with the Red Sox. The right-hander helped contribute to wins at Fenway openers in 2006, 2007, and 2009. […]