From Gold to Guitars: The Fascinating World of Pawned Items!

Pawn shops have a long history that dates back to ancient times. The practice of pawning goods as collateral for loans was traced back to at least 3,000 years ago in China, and similar practices have been found in ancient Greece and Rome. The modern pawn shop, as we know it today, emerged in Europe […]
Idaho Pawn and Gold – The Home of Gold and Silver Pawn

Pawn shops provide complete pawn services, including selling, buying, and loaning using valuable items as collateral for short-term loans. They have a simple process and are part of their business community. Idaho Pawn is located in the Treasure Valley, and they have three stores. Potential customers can visit any of their convenient locations in Boise, […]
An Opportunity For the Continued Success Of A Pawn Shop Built on the Foundation of an Old Pawn Shop

Sam Reading, the owner of Idaho Pawn and Gold, has two pawn shops located off Fairview Ave. in Boise, Idaho, and off Caldwell Blvd. Nampa, Idaho. He sought to purchase another pawn shop and came across Benny’s Pawn Shop. Benny’s Pawn Shop – A Jewel In the Pawn Shop Industry Terry, a native Idahoan, decided […]
From Pawn Evolution to Pawn Revolution!

The Story of Three Spheres The iconic pawnbroker’s symbol is three spheres suspended from a bar. Many pawnshops have this symbol incorporated into their logos or hanging over their door. The symbol dates back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance Period when many people could not read or write. Symbols became a way to identify […]