Close your eyes. Clear your mind. Now, think of a pawn shop. What is the first thing you think of? Jewelry? Electronics? Maybe even tools? Of course, Queen of PAWNS has all that at fantastic bargain prices, but what about the random and unexpected? Just for fun, we asked a few of our long time employees what were some of the most unusual things they have seen come through our doors. We got a list of colorful responses, a few of which we thought would be fun to share with you.

Back in November of 2009, one of our Queen of PAWNS in West Palm Beach, had a fully loaded motor home/RV that a customer brought to us for collateral. What a beauty it was! This is another success story where the orignal owner came to our store in need of fast cash. They left us the RV, keys and title and we loaned them money. Less than 60 days later, the owner was happily reunited with their home on wheels.

The Queen of PAWNS location on Okeechobee Boulevard recently sold a western horse saddle for $1100. Which would go beautifully with the cowboy boots that was in our Kissimee location January of this year. Cowboys, Samurais and Ninjas all can find their tools with QoP - also at our Okeechobee location we have two sets of Japanese swords. These treasures are priced right and going home with the highest bidder. So if you’re in the market for Japanese swords, come on down and have some fun haggling a price. We love to barter!

On the softer side, we had a portable ice cream maker that sold in November of last year for $150 at our Orlando location. Currently, also at the Orlando store, a customer brought in a 2002 ambulance for a loan. Since this is still someone’s collateral, it is not for sale.

And finally, topping our list of unusual finds is an underwater hydraulic chainsaw. Did you know there was such a thing? Well, there is, and just in case you need one it is currently at our Kissimmee location priced at $599. That’s a great deal considering this kind of equipment can run between $1500 to over $3000 retail (depending on whether you need a hydraulic chainsaw for wood or masonry).

You don’t need to be a retired Samurai Cowboy building an underwater ice cream stand to have a quirky shopping list. Whether you have unusual collateral, need an unusual item or are looking for an unusual way to spend a Saturday afternoon, visit the Queen of PAWNS nearest you, we just might be the solution for your unconventional needs.