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Friday, March 7, 2014

Spring Forward

Daylight saving time (DST) or “summer time” is upon us. Yes, spring hasn’t even arrived yet and there is already talk of it being summer time. So, tonight, or rather tomorrow at 2 am, it is time to “spring forward” your clocks. Don’t get confused - it’s only summer time in terms of telling time and not the season. That doesn’t clear things up any, does it? This is making us dizzy. Let’s start over...

Daylight saving time (DST) starts Sunday, March 9^th. Remember to “spring forward” and turn your clocks one hour ahead. The official time change occurs at 2 am, but if you don’t happen to be awake at that time, just know that when you do wake up Sunday morning, you have basically lost an hour.

Here’s some fun facts about DST: You may have noticed that we called the event “daylight saving time.” It is a common mispronunciation for people to say “daylight savingS,” (with an S). This mispronunciation is so common that it goes unnoticed. We’re not sure that it really makes a much of a difference in the big picture - but it could win you a round of trivia.

As of 2007 the United States has infallibly changed our clocks by springing forward the second Sunday of March and “falling back,” to standard time the first Sunday of November. The only places within the United States that do not acknowledge the time change are Arizona, the Navajo and Hopi Indian Reservations which include Arizona and part of Utah and New Mexico, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Here in Florida, because of our southern location, DST is not very useful nor does it have much affect on how we use our daylight hours. For that reason, there is political opposition to DST in our state.

All we know for now is that beyond daylight saving time, the best savings in Florida are at Queen of PAWNS. Whatever the political debate is on DST, we think nothing is more satisfying than adjusting the time on a new-to-you luxury watch from Queen of Pawns. (We believe we have our priorities in order, don’t you?) Speaking of time, once again we are noticing how time flies, because March is our BIRTHDAY MONTH! It will be 19 years on March 25^th since we opened our first store in Florida. All month we will be having surprise sales and radical discounts on our top quality merchandise. Be sure to stop by, say, “Hi,” or “Happy Birthday,” and have some fun “springing into savings,” at Queen of PAWNS.

Queen of Pawns - South Florida

3380 south military trail

Lake Worth, Florida 33463

561-434-4858

1180 South Military Trail

West Palm Beach, Florida 33415

561-343-4149

6080 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach, Florida 33417

561-656-4149

Queen of Pawns - Central Florida

5831 South Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando, Fl 32839

407-722-8811

1700 West Vine Street

Kissimmee, FL 34741

407201 3930

All Our Stores are Open:
Monday - Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Friday, February 28, 2014

Appreciation

National Write a Letter of Appreciation Week is March 1^st through the 7^th. Expressing gratitude for anything in our lives can be a rewarding practice, so we decided to write our own letter of appreciation and we are addressing it to you:

Dear Awesome Customers of Queen of Pawns,

Another 12 months has passed and that adds up to 19 years of doing business in Florida. Without you, we wouldn’t be having another birthday. Let us break down what that really means...

Your loyalty allows us to help people who are in a pinch for money and or need a little extra cash. When you come to Queen of Pawns for a loan or make a purchase, you allow our talented team to serve you.

Thanks to you, we have a purpose to get up in the morning and get to do what we love, everyday. Where would we be without you, our awesome customers? Who knows, but we wouldn’t be here, doing what we know best to make a positive impact on the world around us.

We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for coming to us and entrusting Queen of PAWNS with your pawning needs year after year. To further express our appreciation, we are offering you a super special “thank you discount.” From now until the end of the month, just send us a Facebook message mentioning this letter of appreciation and receive our super special “thank you discount.”

Most sincerely,

Queen of PAWNS

Queen of Pawns - South Florida

3380 south military trail

Lake Worth, Florida 33463

561-434-4858

1180 South Military Trail

West Palm Beach, Florida 33415

561-343-4149

6080 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach, Florida 33417

561-656-4149

Queen of Pawns - Central Florida

5831 South Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando, Fl 32839

407-722-8811

1700 West Vine Street

Kissimmee, FL 34741

407201 3930

All Our Stores are Open:
Monday - Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Get Your Valentines Jewelry at Face Value

Cartier, Gucci, Bvlgari and Tiffany - all designers we love at Queen of PAWNS, and jewelry we sell based on pennyweight. What is a pennyweight, you ask? Read on and we’ll explain in a moment.

With all due respect to designer jewelry, when it comes to reselling, there is an inherent depreciation. The jewelry is just as spectacular as it was brand new, only as a resell item, there is no overhead of marketing. When we purchase precious items, we pay market value of the materials within each piece. We inspect diamonds and gems, determine authenticity of the metals and take into consideration any obvious signs of wear and tear. One of the most reliable methods we use to determine the authenticity of, gold for example, is the nitric acid test; performed right in front of the seller. (See our previous post, “Don’t Be Fooled, Know Your Gold, Part I”.)

Not to create confusion, but luxury watches are another story. Certain designers and manufacturers have established standards and quality in the construction of their watches that have come to be expected from them. Names DO make a difference in the world of luxury watches. That said, Queen of Pawns has gorgeous, luxury watches, of all kinds, at unbeatable prices. For more insight to what makes a watch a luxury item, see our post, “How Watches Tell Time.”

Now about pennyweight.

Once we determine the percentage of alloy and authenticity of a precious metal, we can then find the current market value after using a scale that measures in pennyweight. One pennyweight equates approximately 1.555 grams. It is a common weight used amongst jewelers in the valuation and measurement of precious metals. It’s abbreviation is usually dwt. On a daily basis we are familiar with the market value of metals and gems. Jewelry is put in our showcases priced accordingly, with only a small percentage more to cover our expenses.

The good news is, at Queen of PAWNS, you can have the designer jewelry without the designer price tag! Keep this in mind as you shop for your Valentine these next few days. Get the “Wow!” without making your wallet say, “Ow!”

Queen of Pawns - South Florida

3380 south military trail

Lake Worth, Florida 33463

561-434-4858

1180 South Military Trail

West Palm Beach, Florida 33415

561-343-4149

6080 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach, Florida 33417

561-656-4149

Queen of Pawns - Central Florida

5831 South Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando, Fl 32839

407-722-8811

1700 West Vine Street

Kissimmee, FL 34741

407-201-3930

All Our Stores are Open:
Monday - Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Yes, Cars Too

Usually people only think of using their car as collateral for a bank loan. Today, we want to remind you that Queen of PAWNS also accepts cars and other vehicles as collateral. If you are in need of instant money and you have the title to your car, we can help. To get a loan on your vehicle, make sure the title is clean, clear and current. There must be no lien notations for a certificate of title to be acceptable. Florida law forbids pawnshops from issuing title loans; this means that for the duration of the loan, we will need to keep possession of both the title and the vehicle. Any keys or remotes that open/lock doors and start engines are also required. Our appraisal and offer is based on the results of a title check, visual inspection, test drive, and pricing from the Kelley Blue Book. Your vehicle will be safely stored and kept at one of our locations.

Of course, this means that we sell cars as well. Cars that are for sale are clearly marked on the windshield - much like what you would see at a car dealership. Before being put out on the lot and marked for sale, all vehicles are thoroughly inspected by a mechanic and pampered with a full wash and detail. Although QoP does not offer financing, you can put a car or vehicle on layaway. With only a 10% deposit of the price you can take advantage of our layaway option. In this case, the car would remain in our possession until it is paid in full. There are no extra fees or charges for putting a vehicle on layaway.

If you are in the market to purchase a used vehicle, come by any of our stores and see what we have.* Buying a car from Queen of PAWNS is only one more way to buy smart.

*When looking for something specific, call the QoP location nearest you to check on current inventory.