NPA This Week in Pawn - Tuesday, January 14, 2020

New legal and business benefits for NPA members in 2020

National Pawnbrokers Association

The NPA is excited to announce additions to member services. Legal and business advice is just the beginning for members.

Visit https://nationalpawnbrokers.org/2020/01/09/national-pawnbrokers-association-announces-new-member-benefits/ to view the full article online.

The "Pawn Stars" cast has these rules to follow

Looper

The cast has their own set of pawn shop rules, but being on TV comes with its own set of regulations, including when the shop can be open.

Visit https://www.looper.com/182130/rules-the-pawn-stars-cast-must-follow/ to view the full article online.

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Ask the ethicist: Is buying from a pawnshop O.K?

The New York Times Magazine
Why do people buy from pawnshops? Why don't people buy from pawnshops?

Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/magazine/is-it-ok-to-buy-a-tv-from-a-pawnshop.html?partner=IFTTT to view the full article online.

With my next paycheck I will...

MarketWatch

A shocking number of Americans are struggling to make ends meet between paychecks. Stagnant wages and an increased cost of living are part of the problem.

Visit https://www.marketwatch.com/story/a-shocking-number-of-americans-are-living-paycheck-to-paycheck-2020-01-07?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo to view the full article online.

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Amazon looks to join luxury goods platform

JCK

Amazon is planning to roll out a digital shopping platform that will let high-end luxury brands run their own virtual stores, according to a report in WWD, quoting unnamed sources.

Visit https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/amazon-luxury-goods-platform/ to view the full article online.

15 things tourists should know before visiting The Vegas Shop

The Travel
We have found 15 things that people should know before they decide to enter this popular store in Las Vegas. Things they should know if they think they are going to get an experience like they see on TV.

Visit https://www.thetravel.com/pawn-stars-tourists-visiting-vegas-shop/ to view the full article online.