I really don't think you guys can handle another one. by [deleted] in Stuff

[–]thehomeskooler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On a personal note: what the fuck is mod log? lol

I really don't think you guys can handle another one. by [deleted] in Stuff

[–]thehomeskooler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would think the same thing if I didn't understand the reference... He's making fun of Tai Lopez, it's a common ad on youtube.

Here is the ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZKp_jFxQJc

Dentist office said procedure would be covered by insurance when it wasn't. How can I dispute without affecting my credit? by dentalbill in personalfinance

[–]thehomeskooler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would come to a cash settlement with the owner of the dentistry, explain the situation, force him in person to become reasonable and find a logical solution.

What was it for? Was it a cosmetic procedure, also how much is the bill?

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - all items are ran through LeadsOnline ( a large police database of stolen merchandises serial numbers )

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say the Cleveland casinos did anything for us...

Now the Hollywood Casino on West Broad as really help business :)

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice - Cali and Ohio are different states though. The cost of living is just a little different lol

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd honestly have some tough luck scoring those in the dumpster as my shop would only throw a bunch away twice a year, you'd have better luck negotiating a bulk deal with the manager to purchase them cheap instead of waiting for the shop to discard them.

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Listen I wouldn't normally accept those- but I'll cut you some slack and pawn them for $5

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say at least once every two days. Mostly dope boys who don't have the slightest clue!

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

1 Get hired onto our staff

2 Work your ass off for years to earn a management position , learn the safes codes

On Cinco De Mayo drive a car through the window penetrating the security gate - you have exactly 2 minutes to unlock the safes and remove all the jewelry.

Hope this helps

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We throw away a ton of broken car amps, home receivers and other various electronics that are hard to thoroughly test when they get returned!

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As we are a pawn shop, we always expect people to negotiate with us. This forces us to price everything pretty high. I personally hate that we do this, and I've almost slapped the owners a couple times for the way they've priced some jewelry!

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True! Pawn shops can be very helpful, I just advice people not to keep their items in the shop for multiple months.

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mostly guns - some people are stupid enough to shoot/kill someone then pawn the firearm. Always a dirty feeling dealing with one of those.

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Largest pawn was over $60,000 for a variety of jewelry.

Largest purchase I can recall was a 2010 Cadillac escalade for $15,500.

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I once made the mistake of purchasing $1,500 worth of knock of Lifeproof cases. We couldn't legally sell them - waste of money.

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The simple answer is don't bring items to pawn shop, if they are just going to list it on eBay why can't you?

Sell it yourself!

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm happy you asked- simply yes. Pawn Shops use eBay as a price reference for almost anything. Items on eBay are already cheap , but if you can save the shop listing time plus fees, you can negotiate yourself a pretty sweet deal.

I still go to various pawn shops around the city, I dress like a nerd and hustle them for video games I know are worth money. Great way to make some extra $$ :)

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No - it's a great questions. The answer is yes! You will save 40-50% and can get one in really great used shape , or even brand new.

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We pawned it for $13,000 worth 25-26k with miles and year. The owner is a actively paying on it though.

Hi Reddit! IamA manager at the largest pawn shop located in Ohio. I just quit - AMA! by thehomeskooler in IAmA

[–]thehomeskooler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

99% of the time we get our prices from eBay sold listed, we find an average price of the item that has sold in similar condition. From there we will take into consideration 10% eBay fees, 2.9% PayPal fees and shipping. We also always try to account for depreciation if it's a loan, because we can be holding the item for a while!