So, I’ve never been to a pawn shop before. I’m curious what’s there, but TV makes them seem shady and odd. What should I know before I visit? I’m sort of expecting a cross between an antique and a thrift store, that sort of vibe.
I’m in the USA and don’t intend to pawn anything.
Try haggling unless they have weapons very close to the employees. Other than that, same as any other store. (Except like, most of these goods are from desperate folks etc. Still, probably about as ethical as our phones etc.)
They’re not going to shoot you for trying to haggle. Shit I’ve haggled on the purchase of a gun.
No, you’re not getting shot for that.
And it absolutely depends where you live. But hard pawn shops, where they’ve seen enough shit, haggling will make your price go up or just get you a “get the fuck out.”
Proximity to weapons is a reasonable indicator of what kind of place you’re in.
This isn’t GTA.
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