Once A Pawn A Time

Very fast and friendly. First time doing business with them. Professional. I like the fact that they don’t put their kids in charge of the business.

Truly amazing experience. These people are amazing. They are kind and paid a fair price for my jewelry. They even gave my daughter a guitar shoulder band for free. I will recommend them to all my friends and family.
I am planning on going back and giving them some other items.
Thank you for a great PAWN experience.

I would like to start with most Pawn shops and or gun shops are not pleasant to deal with but I must say that dealing with these brothers has been a complete pleasure. I have purchased 2 firearms from them and really got a good deal with a smooth transaction. My impression is that they would help you in any way possible and that’s so rare nowadays.

I’ve been to their shop to DROS firearms I’ve bought online from Buds Gun Shop and every DROS has been a pleasure with these two brothers they are the most professional individuals I’ve meet so far, their prices are fair and they are not pushy like other gun shops, I hope these guys stay in business for a very long time and I will remain their number 1 customer for years to come, THANK YOU guys so much.

Great little pawn shop. Brothers who run it are extremely helpful and nice. Best place for gun transfers. Only missing is the gun shop attitude which I can do without.

I love this place. They are so nice and helpful. I have gone so many pawns but this was different. Also, gun transaction was quick. Good customer service, honest and polite.
I recommend this pawn ship
A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Ive gone to this shop maybe 50 x under the new ownership. The previous owner was rude and moody. These guys are the opposite. Kind, honest and simply great.
I dont think they are capable to be anything but great. Good upbringing from the Dad who is there daily. A+++++++.

I’ve read some reviews saying the old lady that used to own the shop was rude… that’s not the case with the 2 brothers that now own it, they’re the best: very friendly, accommodating and willing to negotiate prices. They really understand what good customer service really means.
I’ve purchased 3 big ticket items from them and they’ve always given me great deals. Also, gun transfers are quick and hassle free. You won’t have to wait 2+ hrs like at Turner’s. I was in and out within 15 min when doing private party transfers. They walk you through it and explain everything in detail, unlike some other gun stores that make you feel inadequate when you don’t know this or that feature on a gun or a gun law.
The brothers have earned a customer for life in me, I highly recommend this store.
BTW, make sure to say hello to the senior gentleman hanging out at the store (the brothers’s dad I think), he’s another nice guy.

This is my new go to place when I am in a bind and need a fast cash loan. I first went to another pawn shop that was closer to me and what a mistake that was! They tried to low ball me and rip me off for brand new merchandise. I grabbed my stuff and decided to head over to once a pawn a time. The customer service is great and they gave me top dollar! Unlike the other place, they tried their best to give me what I needed. I am 100% satisfied and very grateful for Once A Pawn A Time! Thanks guys!

One’s experience at this place might change depending on what you’re there for. I’m one of those guys there for the guns mentioned in other reviews, so I can’t comment on the jewelry or guitars or power tools. There might indeed be deals to be had there.
I used to frequent Once A Pawn a Time when it was owned by the previous owners, who were gun people. The new owners do not seem to be. As evidence of this, the last time I was in there, I still saw most of the same rifles and miscellaneous inventory I remember from years ago. The reason, I suspect, most rifles had lingered on the racks was because the prices hadn’t ever been adjusted over time.
In terms of the inventory, most of it is pretty run-​of-​the-​mill, and marked at about $ 50 over what I’d estimate «fair market value» to be, but it basically is enough of a price difference to erode my desire to impulse buy anything. Combine that with the selection, which is pretty standard for gun stores, and it makes for a series of fairly underwhelming experiences. Or maybe I’m just getting older and pickier. That said, I keep coming back in to browse, but my trips are getting shorter and spaced farther and farther apart.
To be fair, someone looking for «plain jane» firearms like a Glock or any kind of non-​specialty model 12-​gauge might feel the selection is perfect. I can only offer that what I liked about Once a Pawn a Time before was that they attracted enthusiasts and always had some unusual firearms-​related curio in the case to tempt my wallet. No longer, it seems.
The one thing I will say about the place is that the prices ARE fair, and they ARE nice people, which goes a long way in my book.

These guys are the best! No problems to report. Gave me top dollar for my stuff compared to other pawn shops. for example, I went to pawnmart in norwalk and they offered 150 for my gold watch knowing it was worth way more I ended up taking it to these guys and they offered way more I was a happy camper. Thanks Mike!

Unless you’re pawning guns or gold, don’t bother driving to this spot. Waste of time, and creepy customer (lack of) service.

Great guys. They are very nice and willing to look at whatever you bring in. However remember its a pawn shop so set some expectations. They tend to only want new items. They have a nice gun selection if you are looking to buy.

Very helpful staff. Their prices are very reasonable and they even referred me to another business when they could not accomodate my needs. Once A Pawn A Time has a customer for life in me. I’ll never use another pawn shop.
D.H. in Pasadena

The people are really nice here, possibly the cheapest transfer fees (weapon purchases) in all of Los Angeles. I don’t think very many people know about this, so here it is, if you buy a gun online, best do your transfer at once a pawn a time.

I wasn’t really looking to pawn anything, but was just fascinated by the creative and unique name for a pawnshop: «Once A Pawn A Time».
And I wasn’t really in a hurry, so I went inside, just out of curiousity. The staff were courteous and quite helpful.
Pawnshops usually have other merchandise to sell, such items that weren’t redeemed by its owner, but mostly it’s wristwatches & jewelries.
However, one particular item inside the glass counter caught my attention: a Beretta 92-​F semi-​automatic pistol, selling at half the price of a new one from a regular gun store.
The Beretta 92-​F was chosen in 1985 as the standard-​issue U.S. military sidearm, replacing the .45 Government Model.
It’s also the adopted sidearm choice of several Italian law enforcement agencies and military units.
I liked the gun, but with my suspicious nature, it’s imperative that I have to ask an essential question: «Is this gun clean?»
Promptly he responded, «Oh yeah, you could see it’s mint condition, just like it’s brand new.»
«Sir, what I really meant is whether there’s verification that this gun have never been used at a scene of a crime.»
He recovered to reply: «Ohh, that’s what you meant! In that case, I can assure you that it’s definitely and positively clean.»
Without any further question about the gun’s history, we closed the sale transaction and I came back later to pick up my Beretta 92-​F, after the required 10-​days waiting period.
Without any expectation, that’s how I got a gun once upon a time in America, at Once A Pawn A Time in the City of Glendale, Southern California.