The pawn business is good - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports

The pawn business is good

Posted: Updated:
  • More WALB News10 HeadlinesMore News Headlines

  • Thursday, June 20 2013 12:09 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:09:02 GMT
    The Albany Water Gas and light commission is preparing customers for a change that starts soon for those who pay with debit or credit cards.   WG&L leaders say the utility is paying $20,000 dollars a month
    The Albany Water Gas and light commission is preparing customers for a change that starts soon for those who pay with debit or credit cards.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:41:18 GMT
    An Albany man who was born when Woodrow Wilson was president celebrated his birthday today. Century Pines Assisted Living Center threw a party for resident Charles Walker who turned 101 today. Walker was
    An Albany man who was born when Woodrow Wilson was president celebrated his birthday today.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:34:54 GMT
    For years, the area right across the street from the RiverQuarium has been rundown, but that's changing. A couple of businesses are thriving there. The new art park is open, and a sidewalk improvement
    For years, the area right across the street from the RiverQuarium has been rundown, but that's changing.

By Karen Cohilas - bio | email

ALBANY, GA (WALB) – One person's misfortune, may turn into a fortunate find for others. As the economy struggles to recover, many people are turning to Pawn Shops to make quick and easy money.

Others are turning to them to find quality merchandise at a good price.

At Dawson Road Pawn in Albany, TV's, guns, laptops and jewelry, are some of the hottest selling items.

"The main reason is people are obviously needing money," said Dawson Road Pawn Asst. Manager Adam Gilbert.  "And this is an easy way to come by it and get the quick cash, not have to go to a bank and worry about a big financial charge or anything like that so they just come by here and it's a pretty easy transaction to do."

Gaming systems are also popular at Pawn Shops. Here's one of the best deals we found at Dawson Road Pawn: a wedding set for just $150.


©2010 WALB News. All rights reserved.   Feedback