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How pawn shops work Pawnbroking has existed in some form for thousands of years, and is a pretty straightforward transaction: You bring an item or items to a pawn shop, where it is appraised.

The Pawn Shop is just the latest addition looking to help bring more business back to Clematis Street. "I think any business should thrive on this street," passebry Amanda Celestino said.

A website called Worthy is aiming to give the pawn shop a makeover with a message of female empowerment — but some customers are cringing.

Pawn shops offer collateral-based loans, which means you bring an item in you own and if the pawn broker chooses, he or she will offer you a loan.

Local pawn shop operators say the cable TV reality show "Pawn Stars" may serve up entertaining TV, but it hardly reflects the day-to-day grind they face in running a shop.