Elbert BOC Tables Proposed Pawn Shop Ordinance

Elbert County appears to be holding off on implementing a secondhand dealer ordinance, at least for this month. Similar to the city of Elberton, who adopted a secondhand dealer ordinance on June 2nd, the Elbert County Board of Commissioners has been discussing...

Pawn Shop Owner Wants Help with Questions

BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: We’ll go to Kansas City.  This is Mike.  Thank you for calling, sir.  Hello. CALLER:  Hello.  How you doing? RUSH:  Very well, sir.  Thank you. CALLER:  Yes.  Thank you for taking my call. RUSH:  Yeah, any time. CALLER:  Well, a quick...

Posh Pawnshops Lend to Cash-Strapped Rich

Pawnshops are emerging that lend money to cash-poor consumers with pricey collateral. If you’ve got a cash-flow problem and a rare Picasso painting lying around your house, you’re in luck. A growing niche of high-end pawnshops wants your business....