The answer is a lot. From jewelry to electronics to watches and mobiles, many things in our daily life can be exchanged for a quick buck. You will read about them in detail below. 

Jewelry

Jewelry is the first thing that pops into mind at the thought of pawning options and for good reason. It is the most pawned item in the world as it is a common purchase of almost everyone.

Unfortunately, pawn shops cut out more than half of the market cost of items while providing money, so even quality jewelry of around $800 can easily be pawned for just $100. So, you can expect the pawn shop to pay approximately 20%-40% of the jewelry market price.

Guns 

Registered guns can go anywhere from around nothing to thousands of dollars. However, if you’ve got a small firearm, you can easily pawn it for $100 or more. Several pawn shops do not associate with weapons, so It’s suggested to call ahead.

Marlin 60 Rimfire can loan you $160. 00Marlin Semi-Automatic Clip Fed Rimfire can loan you a $150. 00

Electronics

Laptops 

Laptops, like mobile phones, serve a very low loan while pawning. They can range anywhere from $1 to $500 for the best brands out there like MacBook. It all depends on the model. If you have a first-generation laptop in great condition, Asus, Acer, and Dell are some brands that would get you an easy $100.

Mobile Phones 

You can trade your old spare mobile phones for an easy $100 at the pawn shops only if they’re in an immaculate condition. Smartphones usually get you around $300 whereas, if you don’t have a first-generation mobile, it will only get you $100.

The pawners not only pay attention to the model but also the condition and reason behind selling electronic items, on which they base the price. iPhones, Xiaomi phones, and Samsung phones are some of the reputed brands that are good for pawning as well.

Watches

A branded, good-quality watch can be loaned for $100 and more. Pawn shops don’t exchange money for watches unless they are branded or antique.

Gaming consoles

Generally, all used gaming consoles pawn for around $100.

PS4 is one of the most common gaming consoles that cost around $400 in the market but still maintains a reasonable value in the pawn market due to its high demand.

A PS4 console would gain you somewhere between $100-$200. But depending on the quality it could go down.

For Xboxes, another one of the popular ones, the price could range from $100 to $300, depending upon the model. The newer ones cost $299 as opposed to the older, better-quality ones that cost around $499. The former model would pawn for less than $100.

Refrigerator

The reason for an item as huge as this being in this list and at the end is because it has an unlikely chance of pawning at all. Pawn shops usually invest in handy things that weigh less and sell more but there is a 50% chance of your refrigerator being loaned for anywhere in the range of $100-$500.

Guitars

Guitars usually pay well while pawning, the newer models can go up to $1500. The older models can go for $50. Fender and Yamaha are brands that give around $100 when pawned.

Designer Items

Designer items are often the easiest items at one’s disposal for taking a quick loan. When it comes to these items, pawn shops deduct around 20%-60% of the original amount, only if the items are original. Pawners have no value for replicas.

Brands that pawn for $100:

CoachRaybanMichael KorsChristian DiorLouis Vuitton 

The price can even extend a bit depending upon the purchase period.

Televisions 

As aforementioned, pawn shops are risky and do not really pay a fair price for the items by cutting out more than 50% of the original price, so it doesn’t matter if you have a well-maintained TV with a screen size less than the standard new generation size–26 inches–you will not even earn a $100. For that, you would need a well-maintained,  branded television of 26 inches or more.

Some recommended TV brands for earning $100 are:

SamsungSonyTLCPanasonic (Rated for lasting the longest so that might help while pawning)Philips

Conclusion 

Pawn shops have their pros and cons, while they don’t serve you a nearly enough price for your collateral and are of high risk, they serve well for easy and quick loans with accessible items and less hassle.

Frequently Asked questions 

What are some pawning requirements?

Make sure your items are clean and in good condition and keep their documents on hand.