Cash America Pawn in Kenmore, Washington

New management has really turned things around. Really like the new environment, and pricing. They are fair with their assessments and give a reasonable price, based on their resale abilities. Not a bad place for quick cash!

Love this place. Have been coming here for about a year and a half now. Everyone is always friendly and extremely helpful. Have never had a problem. Will continue to go to them for my mini financial emergencies.

This location is one of my favorite Cash America, I am always welcomed and greeted properly, I've purchased many items from the Kenmore location and I am always pleased with the service and the staff. Both Simon (Manager) and Kaylie are my absolute favorite people. Good job guys, thank you for great service!

Ok, let me say that I have been to this place a number of times since it is usually on my way to where I work out. I would have probably rated this a 2 star a few months ago but since they have gotten new store management, things are certainly better. First off, if you are selling something high value, you are not going to get a lot. Pawn shops typically pay no more than 25% of retail and that is if it is a high demand item, sometimes way less. You are better off selling on Craigslist or Ebay even with their fees. If you are trying to get a loan, think long and hard because you will be paying interest on that loan and it is based on collateral. Be that as it may, I would say that their assessments are fair. Keep in mind that they can't sell at retail prices and in many cases, items they buy may not be in pristine condition. Also, take into account that older items for the most part depreciate over time. If you are a buyer, this is where knowing what you are looking for and being knowledgeable about said item works to your advantage. For example, I literally picked up a Dell Latitude laptop with 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD and a low end Intel quad core processor (N-series) for under $50 and the laptop had no scratches and maybe 1 or 2 deal pixels on the screen and the battery charges. The reason for it being so cheap was because it was giving a partition error when you start it up and either the staff was either too busy to fix it or didn't know how to fix it. I resolved the issue using a Windows PE recovery USB drive I created. BTW, the partition error was incidentally an issue with the MBR. Thankfully, the previous owner did not set up a password. When I accessed it, I discovered that it had Windows 10 installed and not Windows 7 which was described on the sales label. Even better, the sales label said it had 4GB of RAM, it actually had 8GB! I also didn't buy the extra 14 or 24 day warranty. Also, if you plan to buy a laptop, ask questions like does it come with a charger and if so, is it the OEM charger. Also, read the sales label. In the case of the laptop I bought, it said may need a new OS (it was because they couldn't access it). Inspect the item you want and ask questions! Please realize that most sales are final or as is. The sales person will offer an extra warranty for a price depending on the item price. Technically, they are supposed to check and test everything they purchase but in many cases, it might be nothing more than turning it on and off. Research what you need and definitely bring your smartphone so you can double check pricing (look for used or refurbished pricing), not new. The last 2 times I visited, I saw folks who clearly did not know what they were buying and didn't accept the extra warranty when they should have. However, I did see the manager offer someone the chance to return something if it didn't work by coming back the same day or the next day. Finally, don't be afraid to negotiate and ask if you can get a lower price. The staff is generally friendly but if they are short staff or busy, try to be patient. There are real bargains here. I should know, I have bought 3 laptops here and for less than $300 for all 3 including one that was a gaming laptop as well as boxed TV DVD sets for under a dollar. If parking is full, park in the Safeway lot next door.

This place is a joke. First off the manager Simon is a sleaze ball that tries to sleep with any female employee and he thinks he is cool by putting down employees in front of people. I feel bad for the people that work there