Pawn 101: Market St. is not Canal St.

14 years ago

Canal Street in Manhattan, just below Union Square, is a famous, or infamous shopping district where you can find knockoffs…

Why your rent is so high (If you live in West Maui)

14 years ago

You may be following (perhaps in The Maui News) a disagreement between the county planning director, Will Spence, and one…

The akamai shopper’s 15-day rule

14 years ago

To protect your property and make it harder for thieves to fence stolen goods, Hawaii has a second-hand dealers' law.…

Pawn 101: A pawn lender with restrictions

14 years ago

Recently (Feb. 27), we promised to tell you about the history of an unusual pawn shop that didn’t take gold…

First Friday review

14 years ago

Despite looking a little overcast, the weather was perfect for First Friday. By the time First Friday Cam (also known…

It looks like gold? Is it gold?

14 years ago

The first, simple test is to touch the jewelry or coin with a magnet. At Kamaaina Loan, we use a…

Pawn 101: Why cash for gold?

14 years ago

Because gold is the most universal store of value across all times, nations and cultures. But that does not mean…

Your questions about pawning answered

14 years ago

Tens of thousands of people have pawned property at Kamaaina Loan/Cash for Gold. Literally, tens of thousands. But tens of…

I can see for miles and miles

14 years ago

At our store at 96 N. Market, find a unique (in Hawaii) set of Russian border guard binoculars. You'd have…

We’re not like the mall

14 years ago

Is your sweetie special? Are you going to the mall to buy her a Valentine's Day gift just like the…