If you are looking for a great deal on jewelry, electronics, tools, or musical instruments, it’s generally best to buy used. That leaves you with two main categories: Buying from an online marketplace or buying from a pawn shop. You can actually save big buying at the pawnshop – and it is much safer. Keep reading to learn how it’s safer and then contact South Bay Jewelry & Loan at (310) 371-4571 if you have questions about any particular items we might have in stock.
You Don’t Know Who You’re Dealing with if You Shop with an Online Marketplace
The truth is that you cannot be sure just who you are dealing with if you buy online. Scammers can put up fake items for sale, meet you somewhere, and rob you. They can sell you an item they swear is authentic, you’ll later discover that it’s not, and then the number you used to contact them will no longer work. These are just a few of the many ways in which you can more easily get scammed online than if you shop in person.
When you shop with South Bay Jewelry & Loan, you know where we are. You know who you are dealing with. If there is ever an issue with your item, you know exactly who to talk to. After many years in business, our reputation is important to us and you can trust that we go the extra mile to provide a positive experience for every client.
You Can Feel Confident You Are Not Buying Stolen Products
If you buy online, there is a not-insignificant chance that what you are buying is stolen. When you buy from a pawn shop, you know that it is not. Everyone who sells to us is required to show us a government-issued ID, which significantly reduces the number of stolen goods that are capable of passing through a pawn shop. Additionally, there is a nationwide database called LEADS that makes it easy to discover if something is stolen or not.
When you buy a stolen item online, the best-case scenario is that the rightful owner gets it back and you are out the money you spent. The worst-case scenario is that the police do not believe you when you tell them you had nothing to do with it being stolen, and you face criminal charges. It is simply not worth it.
We Offer a Great Variety
Finally, consider that if you buy online, you are limited to the specific pieces for sale at one given marketplace in your area. At South Bay Jewelry & Loan, we generally have hundreds of pieces for you to choose from so you can find exactly what you are looking for. You can compare options in person and get a better idea of what would work best for you. Contact us now at (310) 371-4571 if there is a particular piece you are interested in learning more about.
