F.A.Q.
What items do you pawn or purchase?
Some of the more common items Eastside Pawns buys or pawns include, but not limited to, jewelry, tools, firearms, electronics, musical instruments, and much more. Almost anything of resale value that will fit in the door.
How much do you offer on a pawn or purchase? Why?
We determine the value of jewelry by current precious metal or diamond wholesale market prices. The value of other items is determined with their average online sale price and in-store stability.
How long does a pawn loan last?
Pawn loans in Washington State are good for 90 days with the option to renew at the end of the term.
What if I lost a pawn ticket?
If a pawn receipt is lost or stolen, the pledger must notify the pawn broker in person or by certified/registered mail.
Can I get an item out of pawn for someone else?
Eastside Pawns' transaction contracts state "Any person presenting this pawn ticket may, at Pawnbroker's option, redeem the pledged property". If you have lost a pawn receipt you must notify the pawn shop immediately.
Is there a cash limit on pawns or purchases?
There is no limit on the number of pawns one customer can have. The cash limit is determined by the value of the item for pawn or sale.
What should I do if I've had an item stolen?
Make a police report right away and get a case number. Eastside Pawns logs all incoming items pawned or purchased and sends that information to the police department at the end of every day.
What do I need to know before I buy, sell, or pawn a gun?
To sell a firearm you must have a current Washington State ID.
How much can I expect to pay to renew or pick-up a pawn?
Maximum pawn interest rates and fees are set by Washington State RCW 19.60.060. Eastside Pawns charges less by way of a lower storage fee and lower firearm fee.
How do I know the items for sale in the shop aren't stolen?
Every single item Eastside Pawns acquires for pawn or sale is logged daily with the police department. The police department checks our reports against a nationwide databases of items reported stolen.
How does a pawn work?
A pawn is a collateral loan. You bring an item for collateral and Eastside Pawns offers a loan amount.