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Pawn Shops in Costa Mesa, CA

6 of the 20 pawn shops, check cashing and loan stores we list in Costa Mesa are pawn shops.

Pawn shops vary significantly in the inventory they carry, with some focusing on high-end jewelry and electronics while others stock tools, firearms, or musical instruments. Loan terms, interest rates, and retail pricing also differ based on location and corporate or independent ownership. A map pin confirms a store is open, but it will not show you their current valuation policies or what items they accept for collateral.

  1. American Jewelry & Loan

    1145 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-4122

    Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 12pm-5pm

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  2. Coast Jewelry & Loan

    1836 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-5067

    Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 11am-1pm

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  3. Jewelry-N-Loan

    1872 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2727

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  4. Newport Watch Jewelry & Loan

    1860 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2727

    Mon 10am-4:30pm, Tue 10am-4:30pm, Wed 10am-4:30pm, Thu 10am-4:30pm, Fri 10am-4:30pm

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  5. Rio's Jewelry & Loan

    710 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3517

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  6. A Costa Mesa Jewelry & Loan

    690 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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Bring valid photo ID. State regulations require a government-issued ID for all pawn loans and outright sales, and most stores require items to be clean and fully functional before making an offer.

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What is the difference between pawning an item and selling it?

Pawning an item means using it as collateral for a short-term cash loan, which you can reclaim after repaying the principal plus interest and fees. Selling is a final transaction where you relinquish ownership of the item in exchange for immediate cash. Pawn offers are typically lower than outright sale offers because the shop must store and hold the item.

How long do I have to pay back a pawn loan?

Standard pawn loan terms are typically 30 days, though exact timeframes are set by state and local laws. Most shops allow you to extend or renew the loan by paying the interest accrued for that period. If you do not repay or extend the loan, the shop takes ownership of the item to resell, which does not affect your credit score.

How do pawn shops determine how much money to offer?

Appraisers look at the item's current secondary market value, condition, brand, and likelihood of reselling if the loan defaults. For precious metals and jewelry, valuation relies on the current spot price of gold or silver alongside stone quality. Expect offers to be a percentage of the item's resale value rather than its original retail price.