13438 72nd Avenue
(604) 543-7296
10595 King George Blvd (Corner of 106 Ave)
(604) 584-7296
46041 Victoria Avenue
(604) 795-5511
Great service with big smiles knowledgeable staff that take great care of your pawned items, also they have a amazing collection of power tools and equipment
Got a quick and easy loan with them. All they needed to do was make sure my collateral worked. (Electric guitar) and walked away with enough to make it to payday
I recently sold a few items to Common exchange in Whalley and I can’t stress enough about the Honesty and Integrity that I received from the 2 gentleman I dealt with.. it’s no wonder they have been in business so long. I tip my hat to you both.
amazing service, the two ladies at the front care a ton about the customer and will ensure that you walk away happy! I know I sure did, thank you so much again!
The service from here is unbelievable and a place where you feel safe and not like they are about money. They went above and beyond to accommodate my problem.
I have always had a very pleasant experience with this store. I tend to forget things, but the staff has always been honest and helpful. I have been coming here for years and highly recommend this place. The best in business!
This store has a wide variety of items for a great price. The staff was very helpful. I will definitely be shopping there more often:)
The staff are the greatest. My go to stop to shop. Been coming here for years (never a problem) definitely recommend to anyone searching for a great place to pawn 👍🏼
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ABOUT COMMON EXCHANGE
British Columbia’s No.1 Pawn Brokers Since 1992
Common Exchange is a unique business in that each location contains two businesses under one roof: a pawn business and a retail business. While many pawnshops combine their retail and lending functions, each Common Exchange location is purposefully separated into two separate areas to ensure the customers obtaining pawn-loans are afforded maximum privacy. At Common Exchange, pawn-loans are our primary focus and constitutes the majority of our business. The retail component only comprises a small portion of our business and is used to sell items that were pledged for a collateral loan but not redeemed.
The growth and success of Common Exchange is largely the result of a focus on customer service and meeting the needs of borrowers. Common Exchange prides itself on providing a professional and friendly environment for our valued clients. Indeed, since 1992 Common Exchange has been aggressively changing the perception of the short-term collateral loan business in the Lower Mainland.
The Canadian Pawn Association is a trade organization working to advance the professional image of the Canadian pawnbroking industry. Common Exchange is a proud member of the Canadian Pawn Association.
WHAT IS PAWNING & HOW DOES IT WORK?
What pawning is and how it works are questions we get often. Pawning an item is a long honoured tradition, and a remarkably simple process. Back before banks offered credit cards and lines of credits freely, there were Pawn Shops. For hundreds of years Pawn Shops have been the way many would be able to deal with short term cash flow issues. If you had an item of value, and needed cash, you took it to the Pawn Shop. The Pawn Shop would lend you cash and hold the item until you were able to pay back the balance owing!
This simple process has remained largely the same to this day! All you need is an item of value, and photo-ID. No credit or employment checks necessary!
Not looking for a loan? We can also purchase your item! Read on to see your options..
GET THE MOST CASH FOR YOUR GOLD!
We offer pawn-loans against, and purchase gold! As the price of gold continues to soar, many are turning to pawn shops to turn their unused jewellery into cash. Want to sell your gold? Here are some tips!
Is your gold sentimental but you need some cash to help solve a short term cash flow need?
We would be happy to help cover that need by providing you with a pawn loan instead, allowing you to redeem your valuables after paying back the loan.
WHAT DO I NEED?
All you need is the item you’ll be using for collateral, and a valid government-issue photo ID such as a Driver’s License or Passport!
No credit/employments checks necessary!
If you are bringing in any battery-powered items, such as smartphones and laptops, please ensure they are charged to atleast 50% so that they can be tested. Bringing a gas-powered tool? Make sure to have gas on hand so that we can see it running!
SELL OR PAWN THE CHOICE IS YOURS
If you have an item of value and need cash – you have options!
Sell
Pawn
Visit a Common Exchange Location Near You
Visit a Common Exchange Location Near You
We Place The Highest $ Value On Your Item
We Place The Highest $ Value On Your Item
We Agree To A Price To Sell Your Item
We Agree On A Loan Amount For Your Item
We Do Less Than 5 Minutes of Paperwork To Finalize The Sale
We Do Less Than 5 Minutes of Paperwork To Finalize The Loan
We Give You Cash
We Give You Cash
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We Securely Store Your Item For Up To Sixty Days
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When You’re Ready, You Claim Your Item
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You Only Pay The Interest For The Time Used *
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You Get Your Item Back
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We Shake Hands & Hope To See You Again In The Future
Privacy Policy:
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Authorized employees within the company on a need to know basis only use any information collected from individual customers. We constantly review our systems and data to ensure the best possible service to our customers. Parliament has created specific offences for unauthorised actions against computer systems and data. We will investigate any such actions with a view to prosecuting and/or taking civil proceedings to recover damages against those responsible
- For pawn loans and pawn sales, we may collect the following information:
- Your full name, date of birth, phone number, home address, government-issue photo-ID numbers, gender and a brief physical description (eye color, hair color, height). This information is collected to match you with your items in our pawn database, and for municipally required police reporting*. We may also use this information to contact you for any reason related to agreed upon services.
- A brief description of any items pledged and/or sold. This includes the model and serial number, as well as IMEI numbers or other identifying marks, if applicable. This information is recorded for our pawn database and for accounting. This information is also used in municipally required police reporting*.
- All of the above information is NEVER sold or rented to any third party, and is only provided to law enforcement on request or as part of municipally required police reporting*.
- *Refer to the municipality of your chosen location for exact details on how police reporting works.
- Common Exchange FastPawn Accounts privacy and data:
- In addition to personal information outlined for pawn-loans and purchases, an email is kept on record for purposes of contacting you regarding agreed upon services.
- User created password is encrypted and is not available to Common Exchange. In cases of a forgotten password, Common Exchange can provide a password reset link.
- Common Exchange representatives will never ask you for your password.
- The use of features like “Want List” will enable Common Exchange to send automated emails related to the aforementioned features.
- We will not sell, share, or rent your personal information to any third party or use your e-mail address for unsolicited mail. Any emails sent by this Company will only be in connection with the provision of agreed services and products.
- Layaway Privacy:
- Your full name and phone number may be collected for the purposes of contacting you regarding any layaways.
Confidentiality
We are registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 and as such, any information concerning the Client and their respective Client Records may be passed to third parties. However, Client records are regarded as confidential and therefore will not be divulged to any third party, other than our suppliers and vendors if legally required to do so to the appropriate authorities. Clients have the right to request sight of, and copies of any and all Client Records we keep, on the proviso that we are given reasonable notice of such a request. Clients are requested to retain copies of any literature issued in relation to the provision of our services. Where appropriate, we shall issue Client’s with appropriate written information, handouts or copies of records as part of an agreed contract, for the benefit of both parties.
*Interest and pawn terms vary from location to location. Please contact or visit a Common Exchange Representative at your preferred location for more details.
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