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HISTORY OF A PAWN SHOP AND WHY PAWNING IS A GREAT SOLUTION FINANCIALLY

Pawn shops have been around for at least 3,000 years. We have clear proof dating back to ancient China as well as early Greek and Roman civilizations. In a way, Pawn shops are the world’s oldest financial institution. We even have evidence proving Queen Isabella is reported to have pawned her royal jewels to finance Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the New World.
The logo of Pawn shops is three gold spheres hanging from a bar. The story behind the logo started from St. Nicholas, often referred to as the patron saint of Pawn shops. He is reported to have left three bags of gold so the daughters of a poor man could afford to marry, thus saving them from a life of slavery or prostitution. Later the tradition transformed the bags into three gold balls, which became the symbol of pawnbrokers.
Many people depend on businesses like West Town Jewelry & loan. We help our customers meet their daily financing obligations. What we offer is not offered by other institutions, especially not banks. We lend money on something of value. West Town Jewelry & Loan will loan money on or purchase Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Silver, Watches, all types of Jewelry, Coins, Musical Instruments and U.S. older paper money. It is Quick, painless and effective. You get the money and then you come back to redeem your item. If you do not come back in 60 days you simply lose your item. Nothing goes against your credit report, no judgements, no loss of wages, you simply lose your item. Payday loans for example will make sure they take money from your checking account electronically. Payday loan stores will ruin your credit and garnish wages and the interest rates are much higher.
West Town Jewelry & Loan is family-owned and offers superb customer service. We want to grow our business for the long term so we can really be an asset to you and your family. We also pay higher than virtually anyone for gold and diamonds. I feel in my heart West Town Jewelry & Loan is the best pawn shop in Chicago.

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