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Have you ever thought about selling an item of value for some quick cash? What about buying something for cheaper than market price? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Yankee Peddler and Pawn is your place to go. At YPP, we offer the best prices on name brand equipment so you can save time and money from looking anywhere else. 

Pawning an item of value is a simple and convenient way to put some extra cash in your pocket. Whether you want to get rid of jewelry, tools or even a motorcycle, YPP is here for you. We buy and sell many items including unwanted jewelry, tools, electronics, music, DVDs, motorcycles, video games, collectibles, sporting goods and lawn items. We provide our customers with competitive prices for gently used merchandise.  

So, how do you get started? Pawning an item allows you to receive a loan while the pawn shop holds the item until you pay back the loan. The first thing you can do is review the items we buy and sell and see if you have an item that could be of value. YPP issues short-term, collateral loans without the hassle of a credit check. We assess your items based on its current worth to determine the value of the loan. You can also visit us if you are ready to give up ownership of your item for cash back, or if you are looking to buy something for cheap.  

If you are looking to sell or buy jewelry, our inventory includes merchandise from luxury brands like Rolex, Seiko, Tiffany & Co., Michael Kors and Pandora. YPP will start by appraising your diamonds based on the color, clarity and size with our GIA Certified Grader to determine its worth. We test the jewelry based on the purity of each karat of gold, so every piece is inspected and certified to ensure top quality.  

YPP will pay you the most for your gold, guaranteed. We quickly evaluate the karat weight and value of your gold and will present you with a competitive price based on current market conditions. The price of gold is at an all–time high, so bring us your gold rings, coins, jewelry and more!  

If you are looking to sell or buy instruments, YPP guarantees lowest prices on our large selection of instruments and equipment for all ages. We understand that specialty music stores can be expensive, so we want to support local musicians by providing affordable instruments and equipment. YPP offers instruments and equipment from brands including Fender, Pearl, Yamaha and PreSonus. Items include guitars, amplifiers, DJ equipment, flutes, clarinets, drums, and more. 

As the weather gets colder and you are wrapping up your outdoor projects, you should consider bringing your gently used power and landscaping tools to YPP to get some quick cash. Have two of the same power tools? Bring one into us and we will pay you cash for what it’s worth, and we also accept tools as pawn items. We carry the most trusted names in industrial quality tools like DeWalt, Makita, Bosch, and Milwaukee.  

Electronic merchandise makes up a large portion of our business at YPP. We always have plenty of electronic items in stock at unbeatable prices! We carry a variety of different electronics including amplifiers, GPS systems, TVs, video game systems, cameras, DVDs, laptop computers, iPods, speakers, car audio equipment and more. You can be sure to buy an electronic with confidence at YPP because we offer a 30-day money back guarantee on all our electronics.  

If you choose not to buy or sell, we offer a loan option as well. YPP knows that, especially during the past few months, times have been tough on everyone. Sometimes you need a small loan to pay the bills or hold you over until your next check comes in. We have your wallet covered and we are ready to discuss our loan options with you today! 

Yankee Peddler and Pawn has been Connecticut’s most trustworthy pawn shop for over 20 years. Our friendly and honest staff is committed to providing you with a great experience by quickly appraising your items to get you cash fast. We pride ourselves on offering our customers honest and discreet transactions at our three locations in Groton, New London and East Hartford. Visit us today at one of these locations to discuss your options!