No. But they should be regulated to prevent being used as a fence for stolen goods.
The service they provide is for loans to those who could otherwise not get access to capital.
Pawn Shops are not illegal in most places. The term 'pawn shop' basically means that the shop will pay money to someone for their property so they can sell it. They are in no way illegal in that sense.
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In Tennessee, it is illegal for pawn shops to buy or sell stolen goods. Pawn shops are required to maintain detailed records of all transactions, including the identification of sellers, to help law enforcement track stolen items. If a pawn shop is found knowingly dealing in stolen property, it can face criminal charges and penalties, including fines and loss of licensing. Additionally, victims of theft can reclaim their stolen property from pawn shops if it is recovered.
Many will be. Call your local pawn shop if you have specific questions about their hours.
There are no pawn shops in Lagos Nigeria as we it in the USA.
Everywhere.
Some of the pawn shops are Alabama Pawnbrokers Association (APA), Allen's Pawn and Jewellery (Adamsville), Eagle Jewelry and Pawn, Brown's Kar and Pawn Inc. etc.
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How Stuff Works has a page about pawn shops. You can get some good information from them.
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