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World Pawn Exchange is a family-owned pawn shop founded in 2008 in North Bend, Oregon, operating a single retail storefront on HWY 101 under Oregon Pawnbroker License #PB-0361. The business is co-owned and operated by father-and-son team Richard Sinatra and Steven Sinatra, who together hold approximately 45 years of combined experience in gold authentication, with Steven additionally holding a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) certification. The company buys, sells, and provides secured short-term loans on a diversified portfolio of collateral: gold and silver jewelry, scrap gold, estate and vintage jewelry, used and new firearms, guitars and musical equipment, electronics, tools, collectibles, and precious-metals bullion.

The shop generates revenue through three primary streams: (1) pawn loan interest on short-term secured loans — a 60-day term plus a 30-day grace period, with loans typically valued at one-third to one-half of an item's used market value and renewable by paying accrued interest; (2) retail sales margins on pre-owned inventory, where jewelry is commonly priced at 3–7x below traditional jewelry-store retail; and (3) buy/sell spread on gold, silver, coins, and bullion. Distribution combines a single physical storefront with a multi-platform online marketplace presence on eBay, Gunbroker (for firearms), Reverb (for higher-end guitars), and Etsy (for estate jewelry), where in-store purchases carry a 5% discount versus listed online prices. The company also operates the Scrap Gold Pro mobile application (iOS, Android, web), a karat/weight-based gold value calculator, supported by an educational blog covering gold authentication, jewelry care, firearms, and precious-metals investing.

Operationally, the workflow is labor-intensive and human-judgment-driven: authenticate items through magnet, visual, stamp, and acid testing; offer a purchase or loan; hold merchandise through a 10-day police database check for security; restore jewelry via ultrasonic cleaning, buffing, and steaming; and resell through whichever channel commands the highest margin. Customers fall into five loosely-defined segments — consumers seeking quick cash, jewelry buyers and sellers, firearms enthusiasts, musicians and collectors, and precious-metals investors — none of which are concentrated in any enterprise account. The business's primary differentiating assets are its 15-year local reputation on the Oregon Coast, the owners' GIA-credentialed expertise, and a partnership with a national jeweler network that supports competitive pricing and disposition of higher-value pieces.

Name

best pawn & exchange

Legal name

World Pawn Exchange

Website

https://worldpawnexchange.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

World Pawn Exchange is a family-owned Oregon pawn shop providing short-term secured loans and retail sales on gold, jewelry, firearms, guitars, and precious metals via a North Bend storefront and online marketplaces (eBay, Gunbroker, Reverb, Etsy).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pawn Shop Services

NAICS

Jewelry Retailers (45831), Used Merchandise Retailers (4595)

SIC

Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Pawn Loans (Pawnbrokers) (FSAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pawn & Collateral-based Jewelry Retail (CRAKAGAL), Precious Metals & Jewelry Collateral Loans (FSAKALAC), General Merchandise Collateral Loans (FSAKALAE)

Keywords

• Pawn loans
• Gold buying
• Jewelry sales
• Used firearms
• Precious metals

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Pawn Loan Interest: Short-term secured loans on valuable items including jewelry, firearms, tools, electronics, guitars. Loans are 60 days with 30-day grace period (90 days total). Borrower pays back principal plus interest/fees. Items serve as collateral.
2. Retail Sales Margin: Buy low, sell high on pre-owned items including gold jewelry, firearms, guitars, electronics, collectibles. Items typically priced at 1/3 to 1/2 of retail value. Also sells new items like brand new diamond engagement rings at significantly discounted prices.
3. Gold and Precious Metals Trading: Buys gold jewelry, coins, and scrap gold. Sells gold jewelry, bullion, coins, and silver products. Also sells silver bars, coins, rounds, and junk silver.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

World Pawn Exchange operates a traditional pawn shop providing short-term secured cash loans (pawn loans) on valuable items, buys gold jewelry/coins/scrap gold from customers, and sells pre-owned and new jewelry, firearms, guitars, estate jewelry, and precious metals/bullion. Sales typically priced at 1/3 to 1/2 of retail value, with professional authentication and jewelry restoration performed in-house before sale.

Product overview

World Pawn Exchange operates as a traditional pawn shop offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on buying, selling, and loaning on valuable items. Core services include gold buying and jewelry sales, cash pawn loans, and retail sales of used firearms, guitars, and estate jewelry. The company also sells precious metals and bullion for investment. A complementary mobile app (Scrap Gold Pro) provides gold value calculation functionality. Online presence includes listings on eBay, Reverb, Gunbroker, and Etsy marketplaces. The business model integrates retail sales, financial services (loans), and precious metals trading across both physical store and digital channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gold Buying Service Core service where the store purchases gold jewelry, coins, and scrap gold from customers. Staff has over 45 years combined experience in testing and authenticating gold, using magnet test, visual surface inspection, stamp verification, and acid testing. Offers same-day cash payment and is part of a national group of jewelers for competitive pricing.
• Cash Pawn Loans Secured short-term loans on valuable items including gold jewelry, firearms, electronics, tools, and musical instruments. Loans typically cover 1/3 to 1/2 of item value with 60-day terms plus 30-day grace period (90 days total). Items serve as collateral and are returned upon repayment of principal plus interest. Renewals extend 60 additional days from renewal date.
• Used Firearms Sales Retail sales of used and new firearms including rifles (AR-15, AK-47, SKS, Remington 700), pistols (1911, Glock, Springfield XD), revolvers, and shotguns (Mossberg 500, Remington 870). Also offers scopes, holsters, magazines, and accessories. The store holds the largest firearms inventory in the area with over 100 firearms available at any given day.
• Used Guitars and Musical Equipment Sales of used and new acoustic, electric, and bass guitars. Approximately 30 guitars typically displayed with another 30 in back stock. Also sells music equipment including rack mount gear, stomp pedals, guitar amps, microphones, and accessories. Higher-end guitars are also listed on the Reverb marketplace.
• Jewelry Sales Sales of gold and silver jewelry including diamond rings, gemstone rings, vintage, retro, antique, and estate pieces. Also offers new diamond engagement rings at deep discounts. Over 300 gold rings typically in stock, plus silver rings, necklaces, and bracelets. All items cleaned, polished, and steamed before sale.
• Estate Jewelry Fine estate jewelry including vintage, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Retro, Edwardian, Georgian, and Victorian pieces. Items listed on the Etsy shop, with in-store purchases receiving a 5% discount versus Etsy prices.
• Silver and Bullion Sales of physical precious metals for investment including silver bars, coins, rounds, and junk silver. Also offers gold, platinum, palladium, and copper items. Silver investment products include American Silver Eagles, Morgan Dollars, Peace Dollars, and various silver rounds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jewelry priced at 3-7 times less than traditional jewelry stores
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Group of JewelersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Pawn Exchange is part of a national group of jewelers in the US that work together to serve customers better. This network provides access to competitive pricing information, authentication expertise, and market intelligence for gold and jewelry transactions.
• National Network of Jewelers and Watch BuyersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected to a national network of jewelers and watch buyers, enabling the store to provide top dollar for watches, jewelry, and diamonds. The network facilitates purchasing of items that exceed local demand.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/worldpawn
• Instagraminstagram.com/worldpawnexchange
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/world-pawn-exchange

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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