Preacherman
Member
I think pawnshops are places that need a certain investment of time and effort. I've been trawling them for over five years now, and most of the time, one doesn't find much worth having. However, if they get to know your face, and know that you're seriously looking for something (particularly if you tell them up front what you're looking for), they can be very useful. I've not found them dishonest in their pricing if you make it clear that you know what you're talking about. Also, if you're a "regular", they will sometimes give you a great deal - for my latest, see here. You'll get out of pawnshops (in good prices and interesting hardware) what you put into them in terms of regular visits and constant checking.