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Pawn Shops in Des Moines, IA

8 of the 28 pawn shops, check cashing and loan stores we list in Des Moines 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. EZ Pawn

    3025 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320-1302

    Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm

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  2. EZPAWN

    3820 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-3812

    Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm

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  3. Solar Loan And Sales

    3311 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-3913

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  4. The Pawn Store

    3005 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-5303

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  5. A Quality Pawn & Jewelry

    1135 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-5511

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  6. A to Z Pawn

    200 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

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  7. The Pawn Specialist Inc.

    208 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

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  8. Tony's Pawn

    2427 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-6564

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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.