Gem Pawnbrokers

Michael at the Melville location is an absolute "GEM"!!! He is a pleasure to work with and is always there to help. GEM has had my back and got me through the toughest of times and has kept me most precious possessions safe until I was ready to pick them up. I would recommend them 10 times out of 10.

I been dealing with Gem Pawnbrokers for many years. Their manager Lori of the Merrick location should be commended for hard work and dedication to her customers. Each appraisal is met with fair market value.
This company is an example of the proper way to do business.

Very friendly and professional. Took his time to look up my items and give me a fair price. I would recommend anyone that is moving and has items of value should go to them!

So they don't buy 99% of what they claim to buy on their website. Says they buy "Apple products" but they aren't interested in a brand new Apple Magic Keyboard because they "don't know how to test it".

The old man behind the counter also seemed to want to make me feel bad about a wallet I had wanted to sell, saying, "it's not even real leather, it's pleather. it's crap."


They will give you about 20% of what you could make selling it on ebay (which is essentially less than 10% of what the item is worth.) So as a "pawn shop".. this place is useless. You can get a lot more money for your items on ebay.. and you can buy second hand items for a lot cheaper on ebay.

So this place isn't worth buying or selling at.

Bought a great Tag Heuer here. Ask for Mike!

Gave me an insane deal and even offered to have it polished at their main offices for free!

I felt very well taken care of here, no pressure and smooth transaction....

Definitely would recommend them wholeheartedly.

Best in the business...Michael and his colleagues treat you with grace and nothing but respect soon as you step foot into their branch. Highly recommend because of their friendliness, service, and top quality prices this is the place to go if your looking to buy or sell jewelry or take out a loan.