by Marc Cohen | Jul 14, 2014 | Business, Industry
On my journey home from the NPA EXPO in Las Vegas my mind revolved around what I was going to write to describe the wonderful event that the NPA put together. Upon my arrival home all thoughts were placed on hold as the sight of my distressed potted herbs and plants...
by Data Age | Jul 10, 2014 | Business, Industry
The National Pawnbroker Association hosted its Annual Awards Luncheon yesterday at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The luncheon was one of the events held at the NPA Pawn Expo this week where it recognized scholarship and annual award recipients. For the...
by Data Age | Jul 10, 2014 | BE ON THE LOOKOUT, Firearms, Industry, News
Early Tuesday morning at an Indianapolis pawn shop Police responded to a burglary alarm that was initiated by two men who drove a stolen car through the shops wall. After seizing as many firearms that they could, the pair fled with Police in pursuit behind them for...
by Data Age | Jul 8, 2014 | Business, Industry
Pawnbrokers from all over the US are converging on the The Mirage in Las Vegas this week for the annual NPA Pawn Expo. This years theme is “Building the new NPA” and includes several networking receptions, a keynote address from Larry Winget, peer...
by Data Age | Jul 8, 2014 | BE ON THE LOOKOUT, Industry, News
Myrna, Tennessee, authorities asking for help in the arrest of man wanted for pawning stolen engagement ring. Matthew Walker met up with the victim for a sale exchange. The deal was that Walker hands the victim a envelop with $2,000 in it, and in return the victim...
by Data Age | Jul 8, 2014 | Business, Gold & Jewelry, Industry
Relatives who inherited President William McKinley’s wife’s, first lady Ida McKinley’s, diamond-accented tiara, sold it to Pawn Stars. Shop owner, Rick Harrison, offered to sell the tiara to the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum for the price...
