The truth is, pawn shops are just another business.

They buy used stuff, they sell used stuff.

They, in turn, re-sell that item for a profit.

Pawn shop

In fact, four out of its top five picks are all electronics if you count cell phones.

Eww, now we’re imagining all kinds of nasty stuff all up in that bag… yuck.

Jewelry, on the whole, can be a risky pawn shop purchase.

Electronic items

Vacuum with fluff and dirt

Old gold jewelry