A Pawnshop for the Rich
Even rich people need quick cash sometimes, so they're turning to upscale pawnshops like Borro, which takes everything from sports cars to fine wine in exchange for big loans.
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Small Business the Star in Latest Batch of Reality TV Shows
Turning small-business owners into stars has become a winning formula for television producers, but some businesses featured in them are cashing in, too.
Online Pawn Shop Polishes Up an Old Lending Idea
Two-year-old Pawngo bills itself as a more upscale pawnshop for the digital age, catering to a new breed of pawn customer -- not desperate, just temporarily cash-strapped. The company wants to dispel the stereotype of sketchy storefronts dealing in fenced goods -- and so far, it has had a fair amount of success.
Rick Harrison's Rules for Being a Pawn Star
"Pawn Stars," the History Channel reality series, is television gold. During his lifetime in the business, Rick Harrison -- owner-operator of the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, where the show is set -- has seen it all. Here are four tips that he shared on how to become a world-class pawnbroker.