Entries Tagged as 'Pawn Shops'

Holiday pawning popular (News 8 Austin)

Holiday expenses in the midst of a struggling economy spells desperate times for some. For a few people, pawn shops are one answer to a depleted bank account.

Pawn Shops Cashing in on Poor Economy (KLAS Las Vegas)

As people try to navigate their way through uncertain economic times, they are reaching out to pawn shops for a way to help make ends meet when cash suddenly runs short.

Thriving Businesses In This Economy: Pawn Shops, Flea Markets, and Yard Sales

Posted by BuelahMan on October 17, 2008 It is Friday and as I drive through my neighborhood, I see more ‘Yard Sale’ signs than any time I can remember. There are more ads in the paper this week, then I can remember seeing. There are Pawn Shops in town that just a year ago looked like they should shutter their windows and doors, who now look to be thriving. The flea market in town is a weekly event (weekend) and it is already packed this morning, even before I get started with work. As I drove t