photo credit: me and the sysop

For getting fast cash, pawn shops are a great resource.  When you are pawning your stuff, it is easy to be offended when an employee offers you an amount that is much lower than you feel your stuff is worth.  Keep in mind that they determine a price that they can sell it for, then deduct how much profit they should make off of it to determine what they pay you.  Each shop has its own terms, but one thing is for sure; they’re not always right!  You have the right to barter and negotiate the prices that they offer you, and you should do it.  Be realistic though and don’t expect miracles, but you can score a few extra bucks for the things you sell.  If they won’t budge, tell them that you’re heading to their competitor and see if they change their tune!