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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

National Financial Awareness and Back to School


Did you know that September is National Financial Awareness month? Queen of Pawns wanted you to know because awareness can help you realize to see what you have that you can benefit financially that you often won’t. During the summer many will do some clearing out of items they no longer use. Many times coming across valuable items they totally forgot about and say hey, perhaps I can let make a some money on this. Well look no further than Queen of Pawns to benefit from some of those valuables the quick and easy way. Queen ofPawns can provide you a loan. Jewelry is the most popular item, though automobiles and other product investments you’ve made over the years can serve as collateral for a loan. Not only loans, we of course buy items as that is how we acquire our inventory. Perhaps just reading this you realize items you want to get rid of you and the Queen of Pawns can help each other. When you bring your items in, you’ll of course want to check out our inventory and perhaps something we have will call out to you that you can buy from selling your item(s).

While you’re in one of our Queen of Pawns locations selling some of your items or getting a loan, you’ll notice our many items for back to school considerations. First of course would be a laptop for the student who has no computer, or an out dated one. An iPad or tablet computer makes for a healthy addition to that. The great thing about shopping for your back to school equipment at Queen of Pawns AVOIDING PAYING FULL RETAIL and getting high quality second hand items makes it easier to get best equipped for all situations.

Next week Queen of Pawns will talk on the World Cup, Hurricane Season, Movies and more

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

South Florida Summer is Here


Queen of Pawns, among other locations in South Florida, is located in Palm Beach and Lake Worth. Some products carried like landscaping and gardening, sporting goods and many items for outdoor activities are directly related to what is now the Summer time here. It is also referred to as the rainy season, which officially began this month, in June, though in reality this year, really already begun last month. If you don’t know about South Florida weather, one of the differences of how it rains here is different from other parts of the country. It can be a downpour in a small area and sunshiny within a fraction of a mile away.

One of the needs of South Florida residents, if you’re not in a condominium or other residential area that does your landscaping, is the need for lawn andgarden care equipment and accessories. Items such as lawn mowers, cutters andtrimmers. These come in gas and electric powered versions. We also carry equipment for improvement or maintenance of exteriors be them residential or commercial. From compressors, pressure cleaners, paint sprayers.

For outdoor activities we carry bicycles, fishing reels, jet skis, archery and golfequipment supplies and accessories.

As you  can see Queen of Pawns carries a full range of  items for you to get the most out of the summer time season in South Florida, no matter if it’s for work or play, Queen of Pawns is here and able to provide these needs and desires at the most affordable prices you’ll find for products and customer service. That is our commitment to you, our customer. So for lawn equipment, Bikes, fishing reels !!  Get the lowest rates in town. Be smart, don’t pay full retail price. Buy second hand.


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Sunday 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Monday, June 9, 2014

Dad’s Special Day with a Rolex treatment


For a little history, Fathers Day was founded at the YMCA in Spokane, Washington, by Sonora Smart Dodd. She proclaimed the nation’s first Father’s Day on July 19th, 1910, but it was only 58 years later, in 1972, when President Woodrow Wilson made both Mother’s and Fathers Day official American holydays. This special holyday is coming soon and at Queen of Pawns, we would like to propose our customers to award the best fathers of the year with our fantastic selection of affordable original Rolex wristwatches.

Yes, Queen of Pawns is a well known address for those looking for the “horlogical excellence” of one of the most powerful brands : Rolex. Founded in 1905 in England by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother in law, Alfred Davis, Rolex is the inventor of the first self-winding watch, powered by an internal mechanism that uses the movement of the wearer’s arm, resulting in more reliable time keeping. Rolex also participated in the development of the original quartz watch movement, the first water proof wristwatch, the first wristwatch with an automatically changing date on the dial, the first wristwatch to show two time zones at once, the first watchmaker to bear chronometer certification for a wristwatch … In a few words, Rolex revolutionized time.

The Rolex Daytona was inspired by racecar drivers and more notably by iconic actor Paul Newman who reportedly wore his Daytona everyday. The movement of the Daytona remains the highest VPH (vibration per hour) mass-produced movement on the market at 36.000 VPH. The Rolex Sea Dweller series, created to fulfill the needs of professional divers, became the first ultra water resistant tool designed for conducting safe diving operations at 300 meters depths. Today, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Sea Dweller Deepsea Challenge prototype defeats the depth rating of 12.000 meters. The Rolex Yacht Master is a sport watch first introduced in 18 carat yellow gold, latter in two-tone (stainless steel and 18 carat yellow gold), or in Stainless steel platinum construction.

Even if in the beginning Rolex watches were not in demand and were therefore relatively inexpensive, Rolex inventions are today considered highly collectible masterpieces. Rolex watches vary in price according to the model and the materials, but at Queen of Pawns, even the most prestigious brand in the planet is made affordable so that you can proudly treat your father with the greatest time precision. Whether you are looking for the Air King, or the Oyster Perpetual, or the Paul Newman Daytona, the Cellini models or the Submariner, all original Rolex wristwatches, you should consider taking a look at the second-hand inventory we have available at highly competitive prices. You will not regret you stopped by Queen of Pawns this year, dad for sure deserves Rolex treatment.

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Sunday 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM




Thursday, June 5, 2014

Honoring the Graduates of 2014



Queen of Pawns congratulates the Class of 2014 for your graduation achievement. You may be graduating from kindergarten, high school, college or with a post graduate degree. In any case, it is a major stepping stone in your life. It is the beginning and now a part of who you are. It is a part of you becoming an accomplished adult.

What does a Pawn Shop company such as Queen of Pawns has to say to a graduate? Follow your passion! The knowledge acquired with all your hard work will serve you in whatever you do. Know that you are unique. No one will do what you do, the way you do it. Be yourself and all you do in your life according to who you are. Being yourself serves you and everyone around you at a higher level.

At Queen of Pawns, we are passionate about what we do. We bring our ways of doing business with integrity and quality products at competitive prices and only carry items and services we believe in. We discovered long ago that we love being of service to our graduate customers and to offer them smart prices on computer equipment or electronics. Doing your homework in a computer from Queen of Pawns will not only make your life easiers, it will also be a money-saving decision. 

Mac Book Air are ideal for law or business students who can profit from its super thin, light and powerful design. With up to 12 hours battery life students and faculty can kick back, relax and work on their thesis unplugged for up to 12 hours. 21.5 or 27 inch widescreen iMac are a fantastic investment for graphic design, film or art students who could benefit from Apple’s latest technology and design programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator or final cut pro. The future generation of professional can also find at the nearest Queen of Pawns a great selection of computers by Hewlett Packard, Dell, Asus, Lenovo, Acer, Sony, Toshiba, Alienware, Compaq, LG, IBM, Gateway or Samsung among others. Remember at Queen of Pawns you never know what technological treasure you might run into ! but what is certain is that you will find the lowest rates of the industry since 1995 !  

At Queen of Pawns, we believe in providing high quality, luxury and technolgy without paying high retail prices. This helps us to help you to be smarter consumers, not to be “keeping up with the Jones’s”. 

Well that’s our words of wisdom from Queen of Pawns to you the new graduate as you go on to continue be the amazing person that you are, in bigger and better ways. We look forwards seeing you in one of our stores soon ! 


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

Saturday, May 31, 2014

We Heart General Contractors and Trades People



Whether you are a general contractor or a general laborer, think of Queen of PAWNS before paying too much for your tools. It happens quite often that we have a great inventory of tools whether you do lawn maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, masonry or drywall.

Let’s face it, you work to make money and you work hard for your money. Why waste hard earned dollars by paying full retail price for the tools you need to do your trade? At Queen of Pawns, you will find items like nail guns, saws of all kinds, generators, power drills, laser levels, air compressors, and tools for lawn maintenance. Occasionally, you may even find a trailer to tow your tools! As we have been saying, you never know what you will find at one of our stores.* But one thing is for certain, you will always find the best prices on top quality merchandise. Be smart, buy second hand, and get your tools of the trade from Queen of PAWNS!


*When looking for something specific, call the Queen of Pawns nearest you.

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

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Queen of Pawns Highlights, West Palm Beach



Queen of PAWNS calls home, the town of the beautiful, sunny, breezy, and culturally bursting West Palm Beach area in South Florida. The first store we opened in 1995 on South Military Drive in Lake Worth and we do know just how lucky we are to be part of such a unique ecosystem of shopping, art, dining, entertainment and great people.

Lake Worth is in Palm Beach County and is just moments west of the city Palm Beach. As the name of the city suggests, the beach is literally right there and is perfectly situated 175 miles east of Orlando,76 miles north of Miami Beach, 50 miles north of Fort Lauderdale and 136 miles to the south of Cocoa Beach. In addition to easy access to salt water fishing, boating and water sports, West Palm Beach or WPB for short, is host to a large selection of exciting things to do. 

Some of the great outdoor activities include amazing tennis courts and epic golf courses. For the equestrian enthusiast, just west of the beaches is the Palm Beach Polo and Players Club where the world famous Winter Equestrian Festival, the Global Dressage Festival and over 40 weeks a year of equestrian competitions take place. 

WPB is one of the great places to expand your art exposure. One place being the Norton Museum of Art where you’ll find the largest art museum in Florida. They also organize traveling exhibits. The permanent collection features 19th and 20th century European and American art, Chinese, contemporary art and photography. The museum also hosts an event called Art After Dark every Thursday, when admission is half off regular price.

The annual SunFest also takes place in our home town and is also host to where top music acts perform right on the Intracoastal waterway. The annual Palm Beach International Film Festival held every April also attracts star spangled talent every year.

Our neighbors include CityPlace, Clematis street - which comes complete with a free, weekly outdoor event with food and live music appropriately called, Clematis by Night and antique shopping down Antique Row along Dixie Highway are where you go to start your shopping. 

As for the best selection and prices in the West Palm Beach area, that would have to be Queen of PAWNS’ three locations. Come see what the best of the east coast of Florida has to offer!




Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Queen of Pawns Highlights Orlando & Kissimmee


Queen of PAWNS loves Orlando and Kissimmee in Central Florida! Orlando is referred to as the “Theme Park Capital of the World,” with the popular attractions Disney World, Universal Studios, Epcot Center, and SeaWorld. Not only are there theme parks, other greats in the area include themed dinner theaters, outdoor activities, swamp tours, fantastic fresh water angling (see Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
 for more information), and of course, SHOPPING!


This area is about an hour’s drive from epic beaches such as Cocoa Beach and Daytona Beach and hosts the most comfortable weather generally between 70-80 degrees for most of the year. Because of this, Orlando attracts more than 51 million tourists per year. It is also home to the University of Central Florida.


You may live in the Kissimmee/Orlando area, or are just “passing through,” in any case make Queen of PAWNS a destination not to be missed. We have stores in both cities, with the Orlando location nick-named as our “Mega Store.”

Queen of Pawns Orlando

407-722-8811

This showroom has something for everyone. Beautiful, cheerful, and filled to the brim with exciting merchandise. It definitely is a must see. You will want to come in, say hello to our friendly, bilingual and well informed staff. When you're there, you’ll see that theme parks are not the only fun destinations in Central Florida.


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

Friday, February 28, 2014

Appreciation









National Write a Letter of Appreciation Week is March 1st through the 7th. 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,

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Keep the Party Going!












The winter holiday parties are past us and that sometimes leaves us wanting more. What do we have to look forward to? Queen of PAWNS has an answer and that would be VALENTINE’S DAY! Keep the party going with a fun Valentine’s Day bash. There’s just enough time before the holiday for you to plan something spectacular. We’ve got a few ideas for a successful event...

  • Create a themed party, for example: Awkward Prom Night - invite your guests to wear their worst bridesmaid dresses or tackiest formal wear they can find at a thrift store. Or, have everyone dress as a character from a favorite movie such as the Wizard of Oz, Indiana Jones or James Bond. Then, have a related movie playing in the background with the sound turned off. Browse through our movie collections at the Queen of Pawns nearest you for ideas and inspiration.
  • Set the ambiance with white, red and pink string lights. Fill martini glasses with red, white and pink jelly beans. Sprinkle rose petals. Grab a friend who is talented with the camera and set up a photo booth, but call it the “kissing booth.” Need a tripod for your photo booth? Give us a call, we probably have a few in our inventory.
  • One word: Karaoke! Pick up a karaoke machine at Queen of Pawns and clear a “stage” area in the corner of your living room. Be prepared to break the ice and step up as the first performer in case everyone else starts off shy.
  • For parts of the evening when karaoke isn’t king, be sure to have your playlist loaded and ready. Boost your sound system with stereos, speakers and iPods from Queen of Pawns.
  • Have a sundae ice cream building station, complete with bananas, candy sprinkles, nuts, cherries and home made whip cream.
  • Have a bowl of plastic “bling” waiting right by a mirror. This sort of thing can be picked up at any party superstore, and sometimes even at dollar stores. If you can’t find adult sized plastic bling, gather costume jewelry from friends and thrift stores beforehand. But for the real thing, come to Queen of Pawns and we’ll help you pick out something unforgettable for the one you love.

If you are waiting for the right time to give a special gift to your special someone, this might be the perfect opportunity. Show them and everyone at the party how much you care with something luxurious from Queen of Pawns. Now is a good time to start your shopping and just a reminder, if you need a layaway option, we got you covered. Let us know how we can help make this Valentine’s Day the best one ever.


Recently, some of our customers showed how much they care by donating new, unwrapped toys to the “Toys For All,” toy drive that we participated in with Azteca Americana 43. With our customers’ help, the toy drive collected over 1300 toys! On Saturday, January 11th, those toys were distributed at a community celebration in Clewiston. The smiles shined like beacons as children opened their gifts. It was a fantastic event, complete with food, activities and live music performances. Everyone loves a good party, Queen of PAWNS extends a very heart felt thank to those who helped make the “Toys For All,” toy drive and the community party such a success.

What a fun day!
Here, party goers lined up at the QoP tent for free hot dogs.




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Saturday, January 4, 2014

In a World of Change, Some Things Are Consistent












“Change is constant,” this we all have heard before. We thought it would be fun to take a peek at some American cultural changes since our first Queen of PAWNS store opened in 1995.

President Bill Clinton was living in the White House. A U.S. postage stamp cost 32 cents and a gallon of gas was just over a buck. The technology of DVD’s are first announced and how can anyone forget, the George Forman “Lean Mean Grilling Machine,” was released. Claudia Schiffer and Elle Macpherson were the world’s fashion icons, and  one of the funniest lines of the time was Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi’s, “No soup for you!” 

Since 1995, we opened four more stores, and just these past couple weeks another great change took place...our Kissimmee location is now open Sundays! Colossal, don’t you think? We thought it was worth a mention that all of our stores are now maintaining the same hours of operation. Monday through Saturday, doors are open from 9am until 7pm and Sundays 10:30am to 3:30pm.

On the counter point of change, there are several things that remain the same, day after day, year after year. One thing is our 10% pawn, another is our consistent, superior customer service and one more we should point out is that Valentine’s Day always lands on February 14th. You weren’t expecting that little reminder, were you? If you are considering something extravagant for someone you love, like a pair of diamond earrings or a luxury watch, come in and see us. At Queen of PAWNS we understand all too well that even with our amazing and affordable prices on top-of-the-line merchandise, it happens that even the best of us need a little more time to budget for slightly higher ticket item purchases. That’s why we have our free layaway plan. Now is the time to start your Valentine’s Day shopping and if you find the perfect gift that says, “I love you,”  but also want to be responsible with your monthly spending, then layaway is an ideal solution. With only a 10% deposit of the ticket price, we can hold on to your gift for 60 days or until the balance is paid. 


Let us know how we can help, because even though the rest of the world is spinning in change, Queen of Pawns is reliably accommodating and Valentine’s Day is assuredly on it’s way.


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

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Bling in the New Year












The biggest party of the year is upon us. New Year’s Eve provides the best reason to kick your wardrobe into high fashion and have a little fun by adding something shiny and sparkly! Queen of PAWNS has just that perfect luxury watch or piece of jewelry to complete the wow factor for your party look. With so many fine jewelry items priced far below regular retail, you can afford to treat yourself to something sensational. Especially if Santa didn’t bring what you had on your wish list.

While on the subject, we would like to make a mention about purchasing brand new versus “new to you” jewelry. When you buy “brand new” jewelry, you are, guaranteed, to pay an overinflated price. Shoppers that are smart enough to shop for second hand jewelry get far more for their money without sacrificing quality or fashion. Did you know that many diamonds on the market are actually previously owned? Another thing that you may find interesting is that it is not uncommon for diamond brokers to shop in our stores. In fact, a great way to create custom jewelry is to shop for a second hand stone, regardless of its current setting, and have that same stone reset to your specified design. In the end, not only will you have a piece of jewelry that suits you perfectly, but you will very likely save money. Luxury can’t get much smarter than that. 


So while you’re putting together your party ensemble, come to Queen of Pawns and find stellar jewelry that is sure to Bling in the New Year in style. Have a safe and fabulous New Year!


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

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Don't Panic, There Is Still Time








Gift giving is so much more fun when you add the thrill of the hunt and the victory of a bargain. Truth is, in the last few days left for holiday shopping, we’re running out of hunting time. Queen of PAWNS is a great place for fabulous last minute holiday presents and will get you gifting before you can say, 
“HO HO HO!” Here’s some ideas to get you started.

  • For the fun-filled, quirky person on your list, nothing tops quirky better than a karaoke machine.
  • For the big kid or the adult who refuses to grow up, remote control cars and airplanes never disappoint.  
  • For the person always running ten minutes late, how about a luxury watch? We’ll even set it 10 minutes fast for you!
  • For the do-it-yourselfer - power tools! And if your crafty one has all the tools they could  possibly want then how about a gold plated set of wrenches? Yeup, they exist and we often have them!
  • And of course, jewelry is an all time favorite for those on the receiving end.

Shopping for loved ones at Queen of Pawns is a fun alternative to grumpy, crowded malls and the trap of over-priced, regular retail. We have your last minute gifts for everyone on your list, and maybe even something special for yourself. To add merriment, we are marking down selected items an additional 40% for the remainder of December.

While you're out, would you take a moment to drop off a new toy for our "Toys For All" toy drive and bring a smile to a child's face? Drop off locations are at our three east coast, South Florida stores. We will be accepting donations until January 5th for a community event scheduled January 11th.


See? There is still time to score gorgeous gifts for loved ones and to do something for the community. Happy Holidays!


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