Advance Pawn Shop Inc — Local services in Calera

Beware of this pawn shop. I did a lot of business with this pawn shop purchasing items over the past year. I even have a layaway with them now. During that time, I’ve never needed to borrow anything. Well today was the first time I needed help. I went in to pawn my pedalboard because I was running behind on rent. I went in thinking they would help me the one time I needed help since I’ve done business with them. Well, I see now you get treated differently when you need help. The item I presented is $1100 new and $600 used. I only wanted to borrow $300. They offered me $200. I then asked, “can you all do a little more because I do a lot of business here. And I need help with rent.” They then stated “I’m sorry we can’t” after that I asked “Can y’all at least do $50 more?” They said “no” so I said “ That’s ok, I’ll take this somewhere else. Also, I’ll be back to get my guitar off layaway and I’m done with you all. I won’t do business here anymore.” So in conclusion, at this pawn shop everything is all good as long as you’re spending money, but the one time you need a loan/ help, your previous business is not considered; you get treated like a brand new customer. Also, they even asked for my I.D. again as if I’ve never done business here, and like my I.D. Is not on file from my layaway. But I didn’t say anything. I actually gave them two I.D.’s. So I’m leaving this review because I’ve done a ton of business here, but the one time I needed help failed. If they would have offered me $10 more I would’ve at least seen they were trying and not left this review. However, because of the lack there of, I’m leaving this review. Maybe I would’ve gotten help if my pigmentation was...

had an outstanding experience at this pawn shop recently, Vanessa and Harrison were incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They made my entire process smooth and hassle free, taking the time to answer all my questions with great detail. The store has an excellent and tasteful selection of firearms, including romanian dracos, makarovs, and keltecs. Plus some great guitars, tools, and much more. there's something for everyone. Prices are very reasonable, and I felt well taken care of from start to finish. If you’re looking for a place with great customer service and a wide variety of top-notch products, I highly...

I bought and Xbox one from these guys with a warranty. Get it home and it starts acting funny. Few days ago it starts coming on then turning back off. It takes about 19 minutes before it will load a game. Called them this morning and was told they will exchange it. Get there and they refuse to exchange it. Then tried to tell me it wasn’t the one I bought from them only for them to check the serial number and confirm it was in fact the one I bought. Now my son has lost his Xbox he was so happy to have and I’m out 230$. Now I have the fun of getting to go to small claims...