We like that Prestige Pawnbrokers specialise in short-term collateral loans against a wide range of items. Here, they accept jewellery and watches as well as fine wine and designer handbags.

On top of this, we also applaud them for offering services over the phone, online, or in person. With so many ways to transact with this, customers don’t need to worry about long waiting times.

We also appreciate that they have secure vaults and temperature-controlled facilities to ensure that precious possessions are well taken care of. If you ask us, this makes them an ideal choice for those who have sensitive high-value items that require special storage.

When it comes to pricing, this shop does offer competitive rates. However, there have been multiple reports where the appraisal for jewellery and watches were much lower compared to other pawnbrokers in the area.

With this, we suggest checking other shops before finalising your transaction if you intend to find the highest possible valuation for your item.

On a more positive note, we give this team a big thumbs up when it comes to customer service. Previous clients rave about the professionalism and helpfulness of their team, particularly Ben and Julia.

Mays has six branches in Manchester, but let’s focus on their branch Exchange Street, since it’s the most popular one.

When it comes to reputation, it would be hard to beat them. They were established in 1825 and evolved from a department store to a pawnbroker and jewellery specialist.

We also appreciate that they take security seriously. Here, they have advanced systems in place to protect your precious items and treat your stuff like their own.

Unfortunately, they open an hour later than other pawn shops. This can be discouraging for those who need to transact early in the morning.

When it comes to price, we are happy to share that they offer competitive rates. In fact, according to our research, they are one of the most generous pawnshops when it comes to valuations of jewellery and watches.

However, it’s worth noting that this team only accepts precious metal jewellery and prestige watches these days. It would be best to check other pawnbrokers if you want to loan against other valuable properties. properties. 

When it comes to customer service, we believe that they surely know what they are doing. Not only were they helpful and friendly, they were also quick to respond to inquiries via phone and their website.

H&T Pawnbrokers has a history dating back to 1897. For us, this makes them seasoned veterans in their industry.

They serve thousands of clients every year. Plus, they also boast of being regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and members of the National Pawnbroking Association — adding a layer of confidence.

They have over 270+ shops across the world, and there are three in Manchester alone. For this review, we will focus on the one at Stockport Road. 

This branch has the most foot traffic and we believe that it’s because of their accessible location. However, they close an hour earlier than other pawn shops in the area.

With this, we suggest making your transactions earlier.

Their pricing varies widely depending on the item that you want to leave as collateral. However, according to our research, they are most generous when it comes to jewellery.

They’re a bit shaky when it comes to customer service. While we were pleased with their attentive staff members, some didn’t experience the same.

For instance, one customer that we surveyed mentioned that they waited by the door for a long time before eventually leaving, since no one was attending to them. 

Nevertheless, with their many positive qualities we still think that this pawn shop is worth the try.

With over 40 years in the jewellery trade and as a dealer in foreign currency for over a decade, Cashpoint Didsbury has proven itself to be a trustworthy pawnshop.

We also appreciate that this team offers a wide range of services apart from pawnbroking. This includes foreign exchange as well as buying and selling precious metals.

They even have experts on their team who can help repair jewellery pieces — which is plus in our books. 

Sadly, they open an hour later and close an hour earlier than some other pawn shops. If you are hoping for better operating hours, then we suggest trying other brokers in the area.

Despite this, we highly recommend their team to those who are in a hurry to secure a transaction. This team is known for their quick service.

Furthermore, they also do not perform credit checks, which can be ideal for those who cannot secure a loan due to low credit scores. 

When it comes to pricing, we like that they provide quick valuations. Furthermore, we also discovered that they are generous when it comes to those who want to leave watches as collateral.

Now, let’s talk about customer service. We surveyed their customers and they all rave about the helpful and responsive staff. 

CGX stood out to us because, unlike other pawn shops, they specialise in gadgets. Here, you can use your mobile phone, cameras, and laptops as collateral for cash loans.

Furthermore, they also engage in buying and selling gold and jewellery pieces. With this, we think that they will be suitable for those who will pawn a combination of these items. 

According to our research, this shop also excels in terms of accessibility. In fact, they are the only ones operational on Saturdays.

For those who need quick cash on weekends, then this is definitely the place to be. 

On top of this, we also commend that they are responsive to inquiries through the phone and website.

According to our research, they are also generous when it comes to valuations. However, they are strict when it comes to phones and a few dents or issues may affect the price.

On top of that, they are also strict with their buy-back policy. This means that you need to pay your loan to buy back your collateral within 28 days.

Failure to do so means transferring ownership of the item to the shops. This is why we suggest coming to this pawnbroker only if you are sure that you can pay within a short time frame.