National Pawnbrokers Day

National Pawnbrokers Day is on December 6th in America. Pawnshops are places where you can make quick money by mortgaging your property. Though pawnshops do not reflect the success of a person, they can be very helpful in difficult times. Have you ever used such services?

History

Prototypes of pawnshops began their existence with the advent of money. Approximately 3,000 years ago in Egypt and China, there were special people who issued loans secured by property. In those days, it could be cattle, food, or slaves. If a person did not pay the debt, they could be taken into slavery, along with their family – wife, and children. This was regulated by the laws of Hammurabi.

You can have different opinions about pawnshops, but they still exist and follow normal rules of cooperation. A person always has the right to come here and get help.

Interesting facts

• A good pawnshop is better than the most popular bank – your belongings are under complete control!
• If you cannot sell an item for a long time, the pawnshop will do it for you for a certain percentage.
• The pawnbroker takes a great risk that the items people bring are stolen.
• Saint Nicholas is considered the patron saint of pawnshops because of his generosity and benevolence.

How to take part

On National Pawnbrokers Day, visit a pawnshop out of interest – see how the process works, and note interesting points. Study the profession – perhaps you want to work in this area? Tell your friends about the holiday and listen to their life stories.

When is National Pawnbrokers Day in 2024?

National Pawnbrokers Day is observed on December 6 each year.

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