Who doesn’t need extra cash during the Christmas season? Work parties, parties with friends and family all adds up to money. You want to be able to give your colleagues, friends and family members memorable gifts, but times are tough.

Money is tight for a lot of people. Aside from gifts, preparing food for parties and holiday meals all adds up to a considerable expense. All of these activities bring joy to the Christmas season, but they can put a strain on your finances.

Instead of panicking or becoming stressed this Christmas, you can free up some cash at your local pawn broker. Pawn shops are easy to overlook during the frenzied holiday season, but they can be helpful for anyone who would like a little more cash to make Christmas special for their family, friends and co-workers.

Look around your home for items you no longer need. During the Christmas season, you house will become filled with clutter as you prepare to give and receive gifts, host parties and entertain guests from out of town. Therefore, it’s a great time to clear out some of the things that just take up space in your home.

You may be surprised at the number of valuables that you never use. Tools, jewelry, gold and silver coins, housewares, electronics, gaming systems and firearms are just some of the items you may find around your home to pawn at your local shop.

The best part is that you will be getting a fair price for the items you do pawn. Pawn shops base the value on the item’s average selling price on eBay. Therefore, you’ll be sure to get what you deserve for your unwanted valuables.

Whether you simply want to pawn your valuables for a loan or want to sell them outright,  a pawn shop is a wonderful place to free up some cash for Christmas. This year, you won’t have to worry about money during the Christmas season. Instead, you can focus on what really counts – spending time with family, friends and colleagues.