A pawn is a collateral loan. Pawnbrokers lend money on items of value ranging from gold and diamond jewelry to musical instruments, televisions, electronics, tools and equipment, firearms, handbags, and more. The amount of the loan is based on the value of the collateral. Pawn loans are small-dollar safety net loans. Pawn customers tend to […]
Have your luxury handbag authenticated for FREE! On December 12, 2020 in celebration with National Pawnbroker Day, we are offering to authenticate your handbag for free. This service is normally just $40. Capital Pawn uses a handheld device called Entrupy to take microscopic photos of the bag for authentication. You will have an answer to […]
Nationwide, there are approximately 10,000 pawn stores, most of which are family-owned small businesses. They employ around 35,000 individuals and contribute about $3 Billion to the US economy. Independent pawnbrokers comply with local, state, and federal regulations and laws, and in most jurisdictions, provide local law enforcement with data on all transactions on a daily […]
Pawnbrokers have provided cash loans in exchange for valuable items for thousands of years. Each year on December 6, National Pawnbroker Day pays tribute to a centuries-old profession that provides a valuable service to their clientele. Whether they’re in need of short-term lending or a great deal on an item to purchase, millions of customers […]
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Capital Pawn & Couture in Salem, Albany, McMinnville, and Beaverton were honored to earn the title of Best Pawn Shop in the Willamette Valley! They have worked diligently to be the best at everything they do; luxury handbags, firearms, jewelry, gold, bullion, and diamonds are their specialties. If you need a loan or want to […]
While Capital Pawn in Salem, Oregon suffered a catastrophic fire on the night of June 11, their team is still helping people every day. You will find them working out of a bus on the south side of their building at 3335 Commercial St SE. The crew is excited to offer loans, renewals, pick-ups, and […]
Introducing our NEW DEAL . . . Bling & Bag! In the spirit of Mother’s Day we are introducing our best DEAL yet! Take 20% off a handbag of your choice if you purchase a piece of jewelry of equal or greater value. This is going to be a deal we honor all the time; […]
We are so excited that Capital Pawn, and for the first time Capital Couture, are nominated for Best of the Willamette Valley in three categories: Best Customer Service, Best Pawn Shop, and Best Specialty Shop (Capital Couture). We would love to win, so if you could vote each day using the link below, we would […]