Folks, this is a follow up piece we posted recently about the Durbin Amendment recently passed by the 540 or so people who have gotten this country into the bad shape that we are currently in. Enjoy the read and stay tuned for more, Jerry!! The Durbin Amendment Explainedby Anisha on March 3, 2011 The…
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How Will Banks Adapt to Lower Interchange Fees?
Ladies and Gentlemen in Pawnland! I thought this was a very interesting article and we wanted to post this up here for our newsletter subscribers, enjoy the read and ALL feedback is loved and appreciated! A recent Senate vote all but confirmed that the Durbin Amendment would be implemented as planned. As the Federal Reserve…
Hollywood comes to the Pawn Symposium
More updates on the Pawn Symposium! Ladies and Gentlemen in Pawnland – We have been contacted by a Major Hollywood Producer and film production company. They will be attending this year’s Historic Pawn Symposium produced by the Pawnshop Consulting Group scheduled for September 12th – 15th at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Naples Florida. This…
Additional Information on the Pawn Symposium
More updates on the Pawn Symposium! Ladies and Gentlemen in Pawnland – just to clarify a few points the Pawnshop Consulting Group and our list of distinguished guests and speakers are doing something that has NEVER been done in our industry before. We are creating an event that will allow for direct communication, feedback and networking with…
Pawnbrokers See Booming Business in Flailing Economy
Pawnbrokers see booming business in flailing economy Related Surrounded by guitars, guns and gold, as well as tools and TVs, Silver Dollar’s… Former law enforcement officer Jim Holtzclaw (foreground) didn’t miss a beat… By Britt CombsPublished: July 13, 2011 Certain industries tend to do their best business during tough times. Grocers prosper during famines.…
Updates on the Historic Pawn Symposium
We are down to the last couple of months before our historic event begins which is set for September the 12th – 15th at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Naples Florida. www.pawnsymposium.com For those of you who may be still on the fence about attending, “DON’T BE” and sign up today to ensure you will…
Memphis City Council Deny Zoning SUP for Pawn Shop
Tough stance: Memphis City Council denies special-use permit to Summer Avenue pawn shop By Tom Bailey The Memphis City Council voted last week to deny zoning for a new pawn shop, perhaps signaling a tougher stance against higher-interest loan businesses that populate more commercial districts. “I hope so,” said Councilman Jim Strickland, in whose district…
US Families Struggling to Find Cash
Ladies and Gentlemen in PawnLand! Another Interesting piece we pulled off the wire, hope you enjoy the read! In a pinch, half of U.S. families can’t find $2,000 Jan Underwood David Berke, president of Rich’s Pawn Shop works behind one of the jewelry counters in the shop at 709 Watervliet Ave. Bertke said Rich’s has…
Do Stereotypical Politicians and Pawn Shops Disturb You?
Greenfield decides pawn shop is bad trade-off Exchange Street won’t fill vacant big-box site Posted: June 22, 2011 7:54 a.m. |(3) Comments Greenfield – It was a “no sale” when it came to establishing a mega-pawn shop in the former quarters of Circuit City in Greenfield. The Common Council Tuesday night voted 3-2 against issuing…
Pawnshop Manager Murdered
Ladies and Gentelmen in Pawnland, it is with a heavy heart that I share this story hot off the news wire today. Another brother in arms in our beloved industry has fallen victim to another tragic waste of life. Being a survivor of violence myself, my heart ways heavy to the friends and family of…
