Collectibles at the Pawnshop

15 Sep Collectibles at the Pawnshop

When people think about pawnshops, jewelry is often one of the first things that come to mind. If you visit our Boca Raton pawnshop, you will definitely see an array of beautiful jewelry pieces, but you will also find a variety of other items available for sale. 

From fine silver serving pieces and watches to authenticated designer handbags and electronics, we are proud to offer a variety of collectibles for sale to those who appreciate them. We also offer our loan and pawn services to collectors who feel the time has come to part with some of their holdings. 

Many collectors have at least some idea of the value of the pieces in their collection, but there are always those who are surprised to learn that their pieces are worth more – or less – than what they expected. 

The collectibles market is very volatile. If you are a fan of the Antiques Roadshow on PBS and have been watching when they run one of their old episodes and update the values on the various pieces with the current market prices, you will understand what we mean. Often times, an item will have lost value, while others have increased their worth. 

Collectible Market Trends

What makes prices so variable? It’s the good old rule of the marketplace – supply and demand. Dolls might be hot one year, toy trains the next. There are some categories – like Civil War memorabilia – that seem to remain consistently strong. 

So, what are the most desirable collectibles these days?

Shawn Surmick, an avid collector whose articles appear in Antiques and Auction News, offered his take on what’s hot in the collectibles market in 2020. His top five picks are: 

1. Graded and Vintage Video Games.
2. Art Deco Furnishings and Related Collectibles
3. Mid-Century Modern Furniture
4. Luxury Collectibles
5. Antique and Vintage Firearms

If you have questions about the value of your collectibles and whether or not your items would be of interest to a pawn shop, please contact us.