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• Why collectors love Pawnbrokers

  September 13, 2019 | Loans, Pawnbroking | Jim Tannahill | Comments Off on Why collectors love Pawnbrokers

    When I think of the word ‘Collector’ I imagine back when I was a teen, and everyone had sports trading cards, there were shops that sold them, and they had all sorts of

• How to get a good deal from a pawnbroker

  August 30, 2019 | Jewellery Loans, Loans, Pawnbroking | Jim Tannahill | Comments Off on How to get a good deal from a pawnbroker

  When it comes to pawnbrokers, not all are created equal, and many will specialise in things you have no interest in, you want to go into a shop with a front counter that tempts

• Is a Rolex a Good Investment?

  August 14, 2019 | Rolex Watches | Jim Tannahill | Comments Off on Is a Rolex a Good Investment?

  In a word, yes. In a world of things to buy and own, it is rare to find something that not only holds its value but has high potential to increase its worth without you doing

• Pawnbroking 101

  July 26, 2019 | Loans, Pawnbroking | Jim Tannahill | Comments Off on Pawnbroking 101

  When it comes to getting a pawnbroking loan, or an asset-backed loan, there are a lot of myths out there. A lot of people have a negative view of the pawnbroking industry because

• History of Pawnbroking in London

  June 25, 2019 | History, The History of Pawnbroking | Jim Tannahill | Comments Off on History of Pawnbroking in London

  Lending money against your goods has been a practice in many ancient countries, such as China, ancient Greece and Europe. It helped many bank families of Italy gain dominance and

• A Look at the new Yachtmaster 42mm

  June 5, 2019 | Rolex Watches | Jim Tannahill | Comments Off on A Look at the new Yachtmaster 42mm

  Rolex release for 2019: Yacht Master 42 When it comes to the world of luxury watches, perhaps there is no better-known brand than the Rolex. Founded in London in 1905, it has been

• Rolex Sports Models Harder to get Than Ever

  February 28, 2019 | Rolex Watches | Jim Tannahill | Comments Off on Rolex Sports Models Harder to get Than Ever

  Want to get your hands on a sports Rolex?   So, you’ll either be coming to the realisation that certain models of Rolex are much, much harder to find that others or

• Bright prices for gems at auction

  February 8, 2019 | Diamonds | Jim Tannahill | Comments Off on Bright prices for gems at auction

  Jewels have always sparkled at auction and – as pawnbrokers and jewellers based in the heart of London – we keep a keen eye on what’s happening where. There has been an

• Patek Philippe, Is It To Be Sold?

  January 25, 2019 | Patek Philippe Watches | Jim Tannahill | Comments Off on Patek Philippe, Is It To Be Sold?

  Psssst – Rolex considering buying Patek Philippe? So, we know that this story pops up every now and then, but we wouldn’t be doing our job as pawnbrokers who specialise in

• The auction that’s as intriguing as its name…

  June 29, 2018 | Rolex Watches | Jim Tannahill | Comments Off on The auction that’s as intriguing as its name…

  Hopkins & Jones, posh pawnbrokers in London, knows that Rolex and the value that they’re worth go hand in hand. A Rolex auction in Switzerland featuring some of the rarest