Since it first hit the internet in 1995 as “auction web,” eBay has grown to become one of the web’s most prominent websites. Each day, more than two billion transactions take place on the site. That is why, all these years later, it is understandable that when most people want to sell something from their home’s safety and comfort, or when they want to find a good deal, they think of eBay.

After all, in addition to the name recognition, eBay promises safe transactions and fair deals. But there are better alternatives out there that will help buyers and shoppers alike get great deals and get more for their money: their local pawn shop. Pawnshops exist in nearly every community worldwide and have been helping their neighbors buy and sell goods and obtain short-term credit for centuries.

Keep reading to find out more about why your local pawn shop is probably the better option for you, regardless of if you are buying or selling...