Pawnbroking 101

Most people have never frequented a pawn shop so their ‘image’ of the industry is formed by portrayals in movies and TV shows. This image typically has little to do with the reality of the industry. Modern pawn shops have evolved with the times and offer bright lighting, clean showrooms, and friendly team members. The gallery below showcases a selection of pawn shops from across Canada. Each store is a reflection of it’s owner, it’s market and it’s clients. This makes for a fascinating diversity as stores could focus on jewellery, cars, tools, or even musical instruments. You’ll never know what you might find so it’s a bit like treasure hunting.