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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Last Drops of Summer








The final travel holiday of the summer is soon here. Like a golden, juicy orange - be sure to squeeze every last drop of summer fun you can. Labor Day weekend is August 31st through September 2nd this year. 

Originally, the holiday was created in recognition of labor union workers. Today, as you know, labor unions are less the center of attention for the holiday as Labor Day has come to be more the final marker for the end of summer. It’s one last hurrah before the events of fall, including back to school and football season. Labor Day has also come to be a great opportunity for retailers to host huge sales events and for shoppers to reap the benefits. Queen of PAWNS will be having a Labor Day sale of our own. Since all our stores will be closed for the holiday (September 2nd), we will be hosting our Tent Sales Event on Saturday, August 31st  during regular business hours. All locations will have a tent sale highlighting closeout prices on tools. 

We have what you’re looking for from drills to chainsaws, jigsaws to nail guns by the manufacturers you trust, like Makita, Ryobi, Craftsman and DeWalt. This is the perfect opportunity to get the tools you need for your upcoming projects at home or on the job*. While you’re there, be sure to visit inside the store where we have the remainder of our fantastic inventory - all competitively priced. If you or someone you know needs any hand or power tools, such a sales event  is not to be missed! Enjoy your last days of summer and be sure to fill your tool chest with just the thing you need to make your return to work easier. 




*When shopping for a particular item, call the Queen of PAWNS nearest you to check inventory.

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

Monday, August 19, 2013

Queen of PAWNS Also Reigns in Ebay









Queen of PAWNS has such a great selection of inventory, some of it too fantastic not to share with a broader audience. Our reach goes beyond our brick and mortar business, we also have a store on Ebay. When we come across something as wonderfully quirky and unusual as a 24K gold plated angler wrench set, we can’t resist putting it up on the site. The products you will find at our online location vary just as much as our other stores. At QoP on Ebay, we have items from tools to cameras, computers, instruments, hard to find vinyl and DVD’s, to fishing rods and reels. Just a few weeks ago, we were auctioning off a 1993 custom Dyna Wide Glide Harley Davidson. 

For you collectors of instruments and specialty tools, be certain to keep us as a destination on your weekly online stroll; before long, you are sure to encounter something you simply must have in your collection. If you’re not checking in with us on Ebay, you are missing out! Click here to see what is up for auction right now: Queen of PAWNS at Ebay. (You might want to bookmark it while you’re there.) Our commitment to top quality at the most competitive prices in the industry is standard practice throughout the company - how ever our customers find us. Visit us on Ebay today and see what is in store for you!

Queen of Pawns - South Florida




Queen of Pawns - 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, August 9, 2013

Queen of PAWNS Loves a Bargain









Celebrate the weekend of National Bargain Hunting Week with Queen of PAWNS! It’s the thrill of the hunt and the victory of capture. Every year from the first Monday to the following Sunday in August is an official, national observance dedicated to the rush we get when we zero in on a shopping treasure trove and find that hidden gem. Queen of PAWNS is an oasis for bargain hunters and an ideal place to acknowledge National Bargain Hunting week - especially our Orlando location, which we call that our “SuperStore.” On the east coast, our West Palm Beach store at 1180 South Military Trail is also a choice spot with a bevy of goodies waiting for you. Florida is one of the most desirable vacation destinations  in the United States and Visit Florida (the state's official tourism marketing corporation) reported in May that “26 million visitors came to Florida in the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 4.7 percent over the same period in 2012.” www.VisitFlorida.com If you are squeezing in one last summer rendezvous in Florida, whether you are a native to the state or just visiting, be sure to stop by one of our 5 locations. Just as Mickey Mouse and our state’s gorgeous beaches are travel destinations, so are our Orlando and WPB stores. They are sure to thrill young and old alike with our cheerful atmosphere, extensive inventory and knowledgable staff. At Queen of PAWNS we think every week of the year has the potential to be your celebrated Bargain Hunting Week.

Queen of Pawns - South Florida




Queen of Pawns - Central Florida


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

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Happy Sales Tax Holiday From Queen of PAWNS









The long days of carefree summer vacation are soon coming to an end. Florida public schools start back up on Monday, August 19th. Colleges and universities’ start dates vary between August 21st, 26th and 27th. We’re not rushing things here at Queen of PAWNS, just looking ahead to a very important weekend for students of all ages. 

The list of things that kids need to be successful in the classroom these days is including more and more high ticketed items. As for the college student, computers are becoming no longer a luxury but a must. Whether you are investing in someone else’s education or your own, these kinds of tools can take a big bite out of your budget. The Queen understands, although royalty, she too has put her own children through school (and herself through college). To help make this year’s transition back to the classroom less of a financial crunch, Queen of PAWNS is having a back to school sale. 

Florida legislature is one of 13 in the U.S. to approve sales tax holidays. For the Sunshine State, Summer Sales Tax Holiday is from August 2nd through August 4th. If this sounds foreign to you, here is a link to better understand what a sales tax holiday is and what items are tax exempt. New and different from last year’s tax holiday exemption list, the state has added computers and related accessories under $750. So the Queen, in her royal kindness and wisdom is taking the holiday a step further and discounting all personal computers and tablets 35% off regular price! Who says that sovereignty cannot collaborate with democracy?

Rest assured, all computers are completely reset before resale. We do a full windows restoration which erases all hard drive disks. Then we reinstall the windows operation system. To be certain and as a precaution that all private information of the previous owner is erased safely and completely, we use FILESHREDDER. You can find information about this amazing program here: FILESHREDDER. When you purchase a computer from us, it is not only clean, but it is also complete with the latest Windows or Mac running programs!


Remember to mark your calendars for back to school shopping at Queen of PAWNS and compound your savings during the Summer Sales Tax Holiday August 2nd through the 4th. Start the school year off smart - buy second hand!


Queen of Pawns - South Florida




Queen of Pawns - 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, July 26, 2013

Keep Your Cool








Hey there fellow Floridians...feel the heat yet? We sure do and we’ve got some hot deals that will help keep you cool. Between our five locations we have come across some items* in our fantastic inventory that would bring refreshment to anyone’s hot summer day. Of course, all of them at amazing bargain prices.

How about something that creates a breeze? Cool off on a bicycle from Queen of PAWNS. An evening exploring the neighborhood canopy can bring the heat index down a couple degrees. Need something a little faster? We also have bikes of the motor influence. Mopeds, touring bikes and rice rockets - we have all of the above. Not much is cooler than a motorcycle, except maybe a convertible car. And yes, we just might have one of those in the back too.

Of course, water is known to offer a great reprieve from the heat. Included in our stash of refreshments are water skis, kayaks and jet skis, trolling motors and motor boats. 

One last question, what’s cooler than being cool? Yes, OutKast says “Ice cold!” but the Queen would answer that question with “Iceys.” As in jewels. We have lots of shiny iceys and jewelry that might not be cool in temperature, but they sure are cool in appearance.

All of these great suggestions at below retail prices, we think, are very cool.



*When shopping for a particular item, call the Queen of PAWNS nearest you to check inventory.


Queen of Pawns - South Florida




Queen of Pawns - Central Florida


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

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Hurricane Preparedness










If you have been in Florida as long as we have, you know that hurricanes are no joke. Most recent years’ damage from these storms have been delivered by the likes of Katrina, Wilma and Charlie. Does anyone remember that monster Andrew? The creep from 1992? Now that we are in the throws of hurricane season, Queen of PAWNS is here to help you be prepared. Once the news hits that a storm is on the way, it is already a little late to build your hurricane kit. The Queen has made a short list of things to look for at any of her 5 Florida locations that will be very useful, if not necessary for the next time we are issued that dreaded hurricane warning.

Power drill - We have just about any kind of hand drill that you can imagine. These will be much needed before and after with boarding up a house or business.
Table saw - If you haven’t had a chance to get custom shutters for your doors and windows, you can cut plywood to size with one of these babies.
Generator - Run appliances and charge up electronics once the power has gone out with a generator. Don’t forget to get some gasoline ahead of the storm.
Grill - To use when the stove top is not an option (or for the hurricane party). Again, have the appropriate fuel ready.
Bicycles - Skip the several hour wait to get gasoline after the storm and whiz past the gas station on your bicycle! This is a great time to get one if you haven’t already.
Shop Vac - Just in case water does creep in to places where we wish it didn’t.
Chainsaw - Often necessary for clean up in the yard or to get that fallen tree out of a very inconvenient spot.
Electronics - Such as iPods, portable dvd players and phones. Often, cell phone towers work just fine after storms. Stay connected with family and sane with some entertainment (especially for the kids). Don’t forget to also get car chargers as sometimes that is the only place to charge up your devices. Be careful though and don’t drain your car battery!
Surfboards - Not that a hurricane is a good time to take up surfing, nor does the Queen recommend any surfing at that time, but some of the best swells appear on the coast just before a storm. That said, we also occasionally have surfboards in our inventory - in case that’s how you prefer to prepare for the next hurricane.


Be safe, be smart. Prepare ahead of time for the next hurricane and get as much of your kit as possible from Queen of PAWNS.


Queen of Pawns - South Florida




Queen of Pawns - Central Florida


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

Monday, July 8, 2013

The Queen Speaks on Independence








The United States is the only country that celebrates their Independence Day in July, right? Not quite. So does Colombia, Slovakia, Bahamas, Venezuela, Maldives and at least 19 other nations. What does the Queen of PAWNS think of all this declared independence from sovereignty? Here’s what she has to say.... 

“My beloved good people, it has come to my attention that July is a time of radical liberation all around the world. The actual dates of nations coming into their own rule during the summer month of July ranges from as far back as 1776 to the most recent cessation  of South Sudan in 2011. These are indeed exciting times! I would like to take this opportunity to shed light on the matter that some of you, however, are still being unfairly governed even though you live in a country no longer under foreign rule. This is a terrible injustice. I am speaking to the people who operate on the antiquated belief, ‘You get what you pay for,’ as touted by the Kings of Retail. This colloquialism has been used to create misleading rhetoric. It suggests that you must pay top dollar to have quality. Today I cordially announce my domain to be a safe haven for those who seek refuge from paying full retail price on the items that make life fun and beautiful and the tools that make work possible. Today I declare Independence from Full Retail Prices! Thank you and good day.”


Well, there you have it, straight from the Queen. Are you listening, America? It is time to create your own financial freedom and start with your new Independence from Full Retail Prices at the Queen of PAWNS nearest you.


Queen of Pawns - South Florida




Queen of Pawns - Central Florida


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