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Our Pawn Philosophy

waltadmin — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 14:28:39 +0000

At Walt’s Pawn & Estate Jewelry Buyer, “TRUSTWORTHY Service You Can BANK On!” is way more than a slogan. It is a business practice and personal belief. One that we ALL share here at Walt’s. We want you to know that and to feel that when you come see us.

Relationships in business are everything. How you relate to customers and how you treat customers tells a lot about your business. Walt has taught every one of us to be transparent in what we do, how we think and operate. There are no whispers at the front counter. There is no secret about what we pay on gold. We welcome any questions you may have.

Sometimes, you might inherit jewelry from an estate. Other times, you may have broken jewelry or jewelry you don’t wear anymore that is just sitting around. In these situations, you want a company you can trust to pay you a fair amount. That’s when you remember, “TRUSTWORTHY Service You Can BANK On!” is found at Walt’s Pawn & Jewelry Buyer!

We are here to hep you. Give us a shot and find out just what we are all about. You will be happy you did!

Sincerely,

Walt’s Pawn & Jewelry Buyer

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Retail vs. Pre-Loved

waltadmin — Fri, 01 May 2020 18:14:05 +0000

Retail vs. Pre-Loved: Are Pawn Shops Safe To Buy From?

So let’s first just address the elephant in the proverbial room here: Pawn Shops are not some seedy underbelly of the criminal world. They are not a dungeon with barred windows, neon lights and fronts for all kinds of the bad element. We are a service that operates for one basic purpose. To help our community in times of need. The customers are always the basis for business. Granted, some companies in certain industries don’t value that aspect. They value the dollar. At Walt’s Pawn & Estate Jewelry Buyer, we are different. We value you!

So with that basis in mind for this blog post. I would like to highlight a debate that comes up more often than one would think. Should I buy from a pawn shop? Or should I just buy this new? On eBay? The latter are more reliable than a pawn shop! Right?

Up until about 5 years ago I never realized that pawn shops were home to such deals. I never even knew how much the mark-ups are in a retail shop and that saving that much was an option! Logically speaking, who doesn’t like to save money? I think just about everyone would say yes to more money in their pocket. I’m not 100% but pretty sure anyway.

Now there is a question as to quality. Is that ring REALLY Vera Wang? Is that a good deal on a 1 ½ ct GIA certified loose round-brilliant diamond? I can get a 2018 MacBook for how much?? It seems like it has GOT to have a catch! Right? Wrong!

At Walt’s, we are all about deals! We are all about buying at a fair price so we get you the most money when you need it. Then, selling said items for a FAIR market value. So, when we say it is Vera Wang, we will show you it is. When we present that RBC with a GIA cert, we will show you the inscription and give you the print dossier to boot. We will scan it and print our report for you too. The point being that we will not only hook you up with a deal that will save you but back it up with a reassurance and exceptional customer service.

I have only been part of this industry for 5 years and I can tell you this. This is YOUR business. We are not here to hurt you or to make a quick buck on you while we pay you next to nothing in a dark showroom. We want you to not only feel like you made the right choice but to want to brag about it. So when it comes to trustworthy service you can bank on, Walt’s has got you! Come see us and find out for yourself.

Sincerely,

Walt’s Pawn & Estate Jewelry Buyer

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These Aren’t Your Momma’s Diamonds

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:34:08 +0000

In case you never heard of Pinocchio (which I don’t know where you have been if you haven’t but that is another story), it is a story of a wooden puppet that wanted to become a REAL boy. What does this story have to do with what we are discussing today? Great question! To answer, many people think lab grown diamonds are not a REAL diamond. They are the Pinocchio of the diamond market. This would be a HUGE mistake to think. In this article, we are going to dive in to just some of those reasons why.

First thing is first! There is no denying that natural diamonds are something to be admired and to be be cherished by whoever receives these beautiful stones. However, to say that a “LG” or Lab-Grown diamond is NOT a diamond would be simply untrue. See there are diamond simulants such as Moissanite that would definitely fall under that umbrella. This is because these stones miss one vital detail; Carbon. However, the lab-grown diamonds are identical to the natural stone in every way. You can also get a lot more bling with a fraction of the debt. There are two main types of Lab-Grown diamonds, they are CVD and HPHT. The methods for both of these vary depending on application but it cuts out the time in earth and is ready for consumers in months! So less waiting and save money too? Who doesn’t like that?!

Now there are also those traditional people who prefer the natural diamonds and I totally get it. New things or modified things can be scary and viewed as less than by some. To these customers, just knowing the journey that diamond has had coming to life and making it’s way in their ring, earrings or pendants makes all the difference. It is truly a fascinating ride that these things go through to get to us! I mean every single stone has 1-3 BILLION years of life to it! And that is just growing. Not to mention the mining, the cutting, polishing and setting. And isn’t that worth the investment?

At the end of the day, the natural diamonds will always have a higher value because of this process and investment in their appeal and appearance. These steps and also the fact that the second-hand market on the Lab-Grown diamonds is new. This means they have a fraction of their retail value on the second-hand market, which discourages some buyers. Ultimately, this is a buyer’s decision but these are just some highlights to both to educate you a little further.

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