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Guides

Straightforward explanations of how pawnbroking works, what it costs and how items are valued, written by the people who do the valuing. No sales pitch, and no assumption that you have done this before.

  1. 17 min read

    How pawnbroking works

    How a pawn loan actually runs, from valuation to redemption. What a pawnbroker can and cannot do under the Consumer Credit Act, what the loan costs, what happens if you cannot repay, and when a pawn loan is the wrong choice. Read the guide
  2. 9 min read

    The types of gold we lend against

    Why Italian, Asian, Indian and British gold differ in colour and purity, what hallmarks tell you, and how purity and weight translate into a loan. Written for people borrowing against pieces that have been in the family. Read the guide

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