For many, a new year signifies a fresh start and new year resolutions. With that, one of the first things on the agenda is to declutter. In this blog we take a deeper look into why pawning your unwanted belongings can be a financially savvy option and how a Gold Coast based Pawn shop can assist in the decluttering process.

Why Pawn?

Pawning is a great way of decluttering unwanted belongings from your living space. Instead of items being unused and taking up space, individuals are able to bring them into a Gold Coast Pawn shop and turn them into cash. The funds from pawning can assist with the year ahead, allowing you to pay off debts or put towards savings. 

               – Eliminate the need to deal with online marketplace 

               – Avoid donating to op shops that are already over capacity 

               – Reduces throwing items out to landfill

3 Steps To Decluttering:

Step 1: When implementing new year’s resolutions, It can often be daunting to know where to start in the decluttering process. A great start is assessing items by each room of your living space and then furthermore by category, such as jewellery, apparel, electronics, and collectables. This is the most important step in the decluttering process. When doing this ensure that you evaluate each item and its relevance in your day to day life before taking it to a Gold Coast Pawn Shop.

Step 2: Once you have selected the items that you have chosen to take to a Gold Coast Pawn Shop, many pawnshops, like Hock and Go, have expert staff that are trained to be able to assess the value of your item. It is recommended to come prepared and to do your own research on the current market value of your items. This not only helps to keep expectations realistic but also empowers you as a customer.

Step 3: When selecting the right Gold Coast pawnshop for you, looking for a reputable pawn shop with positive customer reviews, transparent loan terms and interest rates such as Hock and Go. This can provide you with a sense of security and a great customer experience.

Additional benefits for pawning items at a Gold Coast Pawn Shop include promoting and living in a more sustainable way. Pawning items can help reduce the cycle of overconsumption as it encourages individuals to consider their purchases as well as provides an alternative for unused and discarded items for one individual and giving them value to another.

In conclusion, pawning items at a Gold Coast Pawn Shop in the new year is not only a great start to the new year and tackling personal resolutions but also offers as a helpful option for decluttering and assisting individuals financially, while also providing a sustainable alternative. If you would like to know more information on the pawning process please reach out to our friendly team on 07 5616 8800 or come into our Helensvale store, and we can answer any questions you may have.