# Pawn shops **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [July 3, 2012, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pawn-shops/627097 "2012-07-03T14:13:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![SnakesCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@SnakesCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakesCatLady)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2012, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pawn-shops/627097/41 "2012-08-07T08:28:35Z")
Some friends of mine regularly visit local pawnshops and have gotten some great deals on musical equipment. ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2012, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pawn-shops/627097/42 "2012-08-07T11:49:21Z")
Huge fan. I have bought at least 75% of my DVD collection in pawn shops. Other great finds: Chop saw. $25.00. Does compound cuts. 44" LCD tv. Visio. Perfect image. Sells for 600. I got it for 350 . 10 megapixel Nikon point and shoot. $ 40.00. Endless hand tools for cheap. Most new hand tools are crap made in China. Pawn shops are a great resource for well made in USA hand tools from 40-60 years ago. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pawn-shops/627097.md?page=2)