When you need to know the time, do you look at your wrist or pull out your mobile phone? Most people rely on their mobile devices to tell time in today’s connected world. While people still wear watches, they are more of an accessory than a timepiece.

Do you have watches at home collecting dust? Do you find yourself wearing a watch, but using your mobile device to stay on schedule throughout your day? It may be time to unlock the value of your watch by selling it to a pawn shop. There’s no sense in holding onto your watches if you’re one of the millions of people who now rely on their mobile devices in place of their watches.

Pawn shops are always interested in purchasing watches. They are also open to taking them in as collateral in a pawn loan. If you need to free up some cash, why not consider pawning your watch? It is likely just taking up space on your dresser or nightstand anyway. If you find you don’t need it at all, you might consider selling it outright.

Selling a Watch in a Pawn Shop

Pawn shops are able to offer competitive prices. Many people prefer selling their items to their local pawn shop over selling online or in a garage sale. While selling online can yield good results, it can be a real hassle. You have to list, manage and ship the item. This can be a lot of work.

Instead, many people find that stopping by their local pawn shop, chatting with the broker and maybe picking up a few items while they are there to be much more appealing. While the general store may be fading into the past of Americana, the pawn shop is in many ways taking its place. You can find everything from jewelry to consumer electronics to tools at your local pawn shop. It is a place to find unique and hard to find items and catch up on the local happenings at the same time.

So, if you have a watch or two that you’re not using, why not stop by and visit your local pawn shop?