Will I get enough money at a pawn shop?

Question

My rent is due today, and I don't get another check until the end of the month. Today is the absolute last day to pay my rent. I'm going to a pawn shop to try to pawn my laptop and iPod. Do you think I'll get at leas t $500 for both. my rent is $520. If you think I won't, does anyone have any suggestions on where I should go other than a payday loan?

Answer 1

Ebay? I don't know how good pawn shops are, but I suppose you could always get it back. I'm sure you could sell it on eBay; I'm not sure how long it would take, but there are some really dedicated shoppers on eBay. Good luck!!

Answer 2

sorry honey but pawn shops will not pay very much. Is there no one you could ask ?

Answer 3

Depending on the age and quality of the items, I see no reason why you can't get at least $500 for the two. You'll probably get about $50 for the iPod unless it's one of the new ones, so the laptop is what you need to sell for $500.

If you have any second-hand computer stores in town, try them first.

No matter what, be willing to walk out of the store with your items. The first one you go to might not give you the price you want.  

Answer 4

Anything you can do is better than a payday loan - don't do it.  It's nearly impossible to get out from under them.

Good luck to you.