Capitol City Pawn & Jewelry

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

Need cash? Pawn shops edge into the mainstream

A growing number of U.S. borrowers are pawning their jewelry, electronics and other valuables to make ends meet.

How to Clean Silver Jewelry in a Matter of Minutes

Keep your rings, necklaces, and bracelets shiny using everyday household ingredients.

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?

The wealthy are using pawn shops to finance their business ideas

Wealthy people looking to fund new ventures are turning to their Rolexes as collateral for quick and easy loans from high-end pawn shops.

Are You Pawn Shopping The Right Way?

If you are in need of some quick cash, have an attic or basement full of items that are of significant value, you might consider heading t...

What Can I Do with Damaged or Dated Jewelry?

You don't have to let your dated or damaged jewelry remain unworn. It does still have value and you can make the most of that value at Modell Collateral Loans.

BBB Tips for Buying and Selling Jewelry

Are you in the market to buy a piece of jewelry for you or someone special? Or do you have a piece of jewelry you’d like to sell? Either way, it can be difficult to know where to start.

Why are millennials turning to payday loans and pawn shops?

More millennials are turning to payday loans and pawn shops for much needed cash -- moves that can provide immediate relief, but often result in deeper debt.

Need something unusual? Take your list to the pawn shop, where it could cost you an arm and a leg

Andy Tucker has been in the pawn shop business for more than 20 years and has learned some hard lessons along the way. One is don’t let anyone pawn a live critter. “I did take three horses one time,” Tucker said with a grin. “I vowed that I wouldn’t take anything that eats because once …

Tips for Selling and Buying at a Pawn Shop: MMI

What does it mean to pawn your beloved items? How do you negotiate prices at pawn shops? Find the answers to these questions & more with MMI's pawn shop tips.

Everything You Need to Know About Buying and Selling Jewelry Online

Shopping online requires a little leap of faith. Even when it's small-stakes stuff, you may not have tried the item on, you haven't necessarily touched the

Why you should Buy Estate Jewelry

Pawn shops that specialize in fine jewelry, such as diamond jewelry and platinum jewelry, tend to carry a lot of estate jewelry.

Ten Tips for Buying Jewelry

Looking to purchase jewelry this year? GIA provides you 10 tips to help when buying jewelry.

Tips for Buying and Selling Jewelry

How Apple Will Sell Jewelry

Is buying jewelry a good investment? |

Buying jewelry is a good investment! We'll tell you why, as well as how to get the most return for your investment.