Monday, January 19, 2015

Where To Get Discount Power Tools Without Sacrificing Quality

When we think of discount power tools we immediately think of cheap knock-off brands that break easily or aren't durable enough to stand up to the job at hand. Cheap knock-off brands are also known for their inaccuracy instead of the precision you need to get the job done.

So if you are looking for a good buy on power tools without having to sacrifice the quality you want and need, consider shopping your local pawn shop.

Larger tools, like compressors, power painters, table saws and drills can cost you a pretty penny at your local hardware or retail store. If you're a DIY home improvement, weekend warrior you don't need to invest a large amount in your home power tools but you also don't want to settle for less quality tools either.

Pawn shops give loans on name brand quality power tools so it is very rare that you'll find low quality tools that don't work properly. Pawn shops give loans based on the quality of the tools and they need to make sure that they will be able to recover the amount they loaned. Therefore,  they inspect and test every tool that comes into their shop. If it doesn't meet their standards or is missing parts they will not process the loan or purchase the item.

When you frequent a pawn shop they will sometimes give you a discount on top of the regular price. It is always a good idea to ask if the price is firm or if they can come down on the price. They will usually go to the back and look at their books to see how much they need to get out of it and then return with a little bit lower price. Frequenting a good pawn shop will help you find some great deals and have a little fun shopping around.

A Different Kind of Cash Loan - Loans for Your Power Tools

Many people are finding themselves struggling to keep up with their rent, house payment, car payment or maybe just to keep the utilities on. The banks are not the place for small short term loans and if your credit is less than stellar, you probably won't qualify anyway. Payday loan establishments have gotten a bad rap because of their predatory practices that hurt the borrower more than they help them.

So what can a person do and where do they turn for a small, short term personal loan?  Your local pawn shop is a great solution and most people don't think of this when they need a loan. Pawn shops are state regulated so they are not the seedy, back alley establishments that you usually see on TV shows.

A pawn shop will give you a short term loan for a large variety of items.
Gold and silver jewelry
TV's, game consoles, digital cameras and other electronics
Power tools
Musical instruments
Leather jackets
and more....

The way that a pawn shop works is you bring in your valuables and the pawn shop will give you a loan based on its value. These loans can be for a month or a couple of months and you can extend the loan time if you need to. Pawned power tools make great collateral because they are in demand and if they are in good working order they can be worth quite a bit. Unless your trade requires these tools, they are usually something you can do without for a period of time. Pawning electronics is another alternative but most of us use our electronics frequently and are harder to live without for a month or so.

If you're in the market for quality inexpensive power tools you may want to stop into your local pawn shop and see if you can find a deal or two.