Big J Jewelry & Loan — Local services in Grand Junction

I get that businesses survive on the model of wholesale versus retail. I do believe a business should make a profit...a fair profit.

So, this morning, I visited a few gold brokers in town to sell some jewelry. Look, I did my research before visiting these brokers and was surprised by the amount of lowball quotes I received, ranging from 10-15% of retail. I’m not looking for top dollar, but I am looking a fair price. Maybe I’m wrong, but I think 30% of retail is on the money.

Let me begin to say that I should have read all of the positive reviews for Big J before visiting these so-called “gold brokers”. As so many of the reviews state, they run a transparent business and very fair, not to mention very friendly. I wish I remembered the owner’s name, but aside from being fair, he was very educational in buying my gold, going as far as allowing me to see the weight of my gold. Again, let me stress, that I did do my homework and knew where I needed to be...and, he was right on the money.

Thank you, Big J. That was an awesome experience and you made doing...

I have been a customer of Big J for years and I highly recommend Big J. They are always courteous and knowledgeable. They have a wide variety of jewelry including several custom and unique pieces. Their instruments range from bongos to saxophones and everything in between including accessories such as amps, strings, pedals, etc. Numerous high quality handguns, shotguns, rifles, ammunition, holsters, etc. But my favorite thing about Big J is how reasonably priced everything is and they are the only place in town that allows you to gradually pay down the principal on your loan, everywhere else requires you to pay the full amount all at once and often times that's not easy to do but with Big J you can pay extra towards the principal whenever you can and eventually your loan will be paid off which gives you a much better chance of retaining your property plus it reduces your interest payment. I won't go anywhere else in town. Highly highly...

From the moment you walk in the shop you instantly just feel better about yourself. They are so inviting and kind. I was givin the best customer service I have ever received. They truly want to help people and are very fair with their pricing. I just moved to GJ and they made me feel at home. It was more than just a pawn shop experience to me. I left with a warm smile and very much needed information to personally help my son and I. Thank you guys for all your help! (great inventory selection, wide variety, excellent prices, very fair, #1...