Spring has sprung and you have cleaned and organized, now you have some items lying around your home that you want to sell? Great! You are just a few steps away from turning your items into cold hard cash. The first thing that you need to do when you want to make money by selling items around your house is to decide which method that you are going to use to sell your items.
Many people instinctively think of selling them online via platforms such as offer up or eBay. However, while these online marketplaces do allow you to sell things like video game consoles, watches, necklaces, cameras, musical instruments, and more, it is not the best way to do so. In fact, the best way to sell your items is to a pawn shop. In this blog, we will explain why selling items to pawn shops is the best way to rehome your unwanted items.
Why is Selling to Pawnshops better Than Online Marketplaces?
There are many reasons why selling to pawn shops is better than online marketplaces. Here is a rundown of all of the top reasons:
Speed
An online auction can take anywhere from a few days to even a few weeks to complete. This means that you are going to have to wait for a significant amount of time before you get your money if you sell your item online. At A to Z Guns & Pawn there is no waiting period. Once a price is agreed on, you will have the money in your hands immediately. There is no waiting period for funds to clear the bank after the auction has closed. There is no extended wait time so you can walk in and sell your items the walk out with a wallet full of cash in just minutes
No Shipping Fees
When you sell your items directly to pawn shops you do not have to deal with the hassle of obtaining shipping information, purchasing boxes, bubble wrap, and tape, then going to the post office, waiting in line to purchase stamps and insurance in case the item gets lost. All that you have to do is drive the item right to A to Z Guns & Pawn located in Deerfield Beach. We will give you cash on the spot and save you the trip to the post office.
The Option to Pawn Instead of Sell
During your spring cleaning, you found Grandma’s beautiful golden necklace that grandpa gave her before he went off to the war. It is a family heirloom and you can’t bring yourself to part with it. Unfortunately, as with many people, you’ve hit a rough patch and are strapped for cash. You are considering selling the necklace because you need money quickly. With eBay, you would have to sell the item in order to get access to money. When you visit A to Z Guns & Pawn, you have the option to pawn the item instead of selling it. Pawning is the process of receiving a loan for the item in exchange for giving the pawnshop the item as collateral. You will then typically get thirty days to repay the loan plus interest. At A to Z Guns & Pawn, give you fast access to cash without having to sell us your item. Once you repay the loan and interest in the agreed time we will return your time to you. This is a great way to get yourself out of a short-term financial jam.
Zero Risks of Being Scammed
Scammers often target unsuspecting sellers on online platforms. It is a common misconception that only buyers can get scammed, but there are many ways that sellers of goods online can get scammed as well. Scammers have been known to offer sellers higher buying prices for their items if they agree to allow them to purchase outside of the platforms, under the guise of both parties avoiding the transaction fees. These scammers then send unsuspecting sellers counterfeit checks and claim delivery of your goods. Then, they send you a fake check and you deliver your item. Days late, you realize that the check bounces and you have been scammed.
Another way that scammers swindle sellers online is by claiming that they only sent them an empty box or never received the item. In this scam, they file a dispute with and lie to the marketplace claiming that the seller never sent them the item. Most marketplaces tend to lean towards believing the customer and they put the onus on the seller to prove that the item was indeed sent. They often times require the seller to make a full refund. Then the scammer keeps both the item and the refunded money, while they return the seller an empty box.
These are just two of the scams, but unfortunately, there are many more. Selling items to a pawn shop reduces your risk of being scammed to zero. We offer upfront pricing and you know exactly who you are dealing with. Pawnshops such as A to Z Guns & Pawn are licensed and governed by the state and local bodies and will lose their operational licenses if they are found to be in breach.
We Never Charge Selling Fees
Marketplaces charge percentage fees for the right to sell on their platform. These fees can sometimes be as high as 10% of the items selling price. Pawnshops like A to Z Guns & Pawn never charge fees, in fact, we give you money for your items when you sell them to us. With no middle man taking a cut, you are able to walk away with 100% of the sale of the item.
Why would you want to waste money paying marketplace fees when you don’t have to? And did we mention that when you sell your items to A to Z Guns & Pawn we pay in CASH? There is no waiting for settlements to be processed and funds disbursed or checks taking days to clear from bank to bank. A to Z Guns & Pawn will give you cash in hand before you walk out the door.
Why Are Pawnshops Better Than Selling Online?
Pawnshops do not require you to ship your items through the mail, they enable you to make extremely fast transactions, they give you the option to pawn instead of sell, they present zero scam risks, and they do not charge fees when you sell to them.
All of these advantages mean that when it comes to selling your household items, pawn shops are far superior to online platforms like bonanza, OfferUp, and eBay. Just imagine how devastated you would be if you attempted to sell a Grandma’s necklace online only to fall victim to a scam. Ask yourself if you are willing to deal with the risk of being scammed? If not then come on down to A to Z Guns & Pawn and we will give you a fair price for your items.
READY TO PAWN OR EVEN SELL YOUR ITEMS? COME BY A TO Z GUNS & PAWN TODAY!
A to Z Guns and Pawn is one of the most popular and regarded pawn shops in all of Broward County. When you’re ready to pawn or even sell an item, you can trust that we’re the go-to choice. You can also trust that if you have a firearm that you’re willing to sell or pawn, we’ll help determine its best value. To inquire more about our services, you may call us at 954-941-1826 or visit our contact page.