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Best Pawn Shops In Detroit

Do you love to haggle? Are you looking to get some cash for your spare jewelry or the iPod in the back of your drawer? Discover amazing treasures at our recommended pawn shops in Detroit.

American Jewelry and Loan
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American Jewelry and Loan 

20450 Greenfield Road
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 345-4000 ‎
www.pawndetroit.com

Recently featured on TruTV's Hardcore Pawn, American Jewelry and Loan is a four generation family owned business. The "King of Pawn" Les Gold, his son Seth and daughter Ashley are known to give a fair deal on your valuables. Plus, shop the massive selection with 50,000 square feet of real-estate.

Zeidman's Loan Office
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Zeidman's Loan Office

2669 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207-3294
(313) 567-7170
www.zeidmanspawnandloan.com

Down by Eastern Market is another four generation pawn shop where you can find treasures or cash in on your junk. With more than 60 employees, they are known for their great service. Zeidman's claims to have Michigan's largest selection of pre-owned Rolex watches, so if you're in the market you might want to look here first.

Simons Jewelry
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Simons Jewelry

28075 John R Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-5921
www.simonsgift.com

Started in Madison Heights in the early nineties they are also family owned. They buy, sell and trade just about any type of valuable item you can think of. Browse some of their inventory on EBay or visit the retail store on John R Road, between 11 mile and 12 mile.

Lew Silver Diamond Broker Showroom
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Lew Silver Diamond Broker

15631 West 9 Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48075-3718
(248) 559-5323
lewsilver.com

Specializing in jewelry and gold loans, Lew Silver Diamond Broker is touted as "A world from the typical storefront pawnshop." Some things to visit Lew Silver for include great bargains on jewelry, quick cash loans, cash for gold or in-store jewelry repair. Established in 1984, they have four generations of experience.

The Gold Mine

6301 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 922-0850

The Gold Mine is a local favorite known for their customer service and quality inventory. The building looks like a gold brick, so it's safe to say, you can't miss it.

Aaron's Jewelry & Loan Inc
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Aaron's Jewelry & Loan Inc 

12345 Woodward Avenue
Highland Park, MI 48203-3321
(313) 867-3000
www.aaronsloaninc.com

Declaring that pawning is easy, Aaron's Jewelry & Loan offers "Cash in a flash for anything with value." Serving the Metro Detroit area since the late eighties -- they take their reputation seriously.

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