So, I’ve never been to a pawn shop before. I’m curious what’s there, but TV makes them seem shady and odd. What should I know before I visit? I’m sort of expecting a cross between an antique and a thrift store, that sort of vibe.

I’m in the USA and don’t intend to pawn anything.

    • FireTower@lemmy.world
      162·
      1 year ago

      If you limit your purchases to items whose value you are knowledgeable about you can secure decent bargains especially if you have any charisma and can negotiate.

      To add to this go online and look up what items are going for used online. Don’t care what people are asking for them, that’s not indicative of the true value. If possible you want to know what the final bids in several auctions were.

      Also when negotiating price remember they paid for it and need to make a profit on it. Any offer that doesn’t allow them to make money on a sale can be an insult.

      • Rockyrikoko@lemm.ee
        191·
        1 year ago

        Any offense from the clerk is certainly either frustration or a negotiating tactic. Negotiating is their business, if they’re getting offended by low-ball offers they need to find a new line of work