Licensed pawnbroker Since 1991 4.7 on Google · 462 reviews
High-value pawn loans on luxury watches, gold and diamonds.
Borrow against your watch, gold or diamonds, with no credit check. Repay, and you take it home.
A staple of Commercial Drive since 1991. People know us, and trust us with their most valuable pieces.
Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays and statutory holidays.
Bring it in. No appointment needed.
We lend on
Platinum and loose diamonds too.
35 years of looking closely.
Yellow, white or rose gold, 10k and up.
We look at it together, across the counter. The quote is free. You decide.
Say yes, and the cash is yours.
No credit check. You still own your piece.
Nothing is reported to credit agencies.
While your loan is open, your piece rests in our safe, on site.
Your loan term is 30 days, plus a 60-day grace period.
Every piece is logged when it comes in, and watched by CCTV.
Discreet, convenient and safe.
Repay in cash, in store, and it goes home with you.
Since 1991
35 years at the same address on Commercial Drive.
Families have come to us for generations.
You deal with the people who run the shop.
4.7 on Google, from 462 reviews (October 2026)
Licensed by the City of Vancouver as a pawnbroker, second-hand dealer and retailer.
We also lend on
Gold coins and bullion are welcomed.
We buy
We buy these outright. You cannot pawn them here.
and other consumer electronics
- Bring it to the counter. We look at it with you and make you an offer.
- Say yes, and you are paid in cash, in store.
Check your piece
Choose what you have to see if we take it.
Luxury watch
We lend on this · We buy this
Rolex · Omega · Cartier · Breitling · Hublot · TAG Heuer · Patek Philippe · Audemars Piguet · Tudor · Longines · Montblanc. Other Swiss luxury watches too. Just ask.
Gold jewellery
We lend on this · We buy this
Yellow, white or rose gold, 10k and up.
Broken and single pieces too, if they are solid gold.
Natural diamonds set in gold
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We take all natural diamonds, loose or set in gold.
Loose diamonds
We lend on this · We buy this
We take loose natural diamonds too.
Silver
We do not take this
We never accept silver or any other metal, only gold and platinum.
Platinum
We lend on this · We buy this
We take platinum as well as gold.
Gold coins
We lend on this · We buy this
Gold coins and bullion are welcomed.
We never accept silver or any other metal, only gold and platinum.
Lab-grown diamonds
We do not take this
We take natural diamonds. We do not take lab-grown diamonds.
Gold-plated or gold-filled
We do not take this
We take solid gold. We do not take gold-filled or gold-plated pieces.
Phone
We buy this
We buy it outright, for cash, in store. You cannot pawn it here.
Game console
We buy this
We buy it outright, for cash, in store. You cannot pawn it here.
Camera
We buy this
We buy it outright, for cash, in store. You cannot pawn it here.
Guitar
We buy this
We buy it outright, for cash, in store. You cannot pawn it here.
Smartwatch
We buy this
We buy it outright, for cash, in store. You cannot pawn it here.
Luxury watches
Rolex · Omega · Cartier · Breitling · Hublot · TAG Heuer · Patek Philippe · Audemars Piguet · Tudor · Longines · Montblanc. Other Swiss luxury watches too. Just ask.
Brand names belong to their owners. A-1 is not affiliated with any watch brand.
How it works
Cash loans against your gold and luxury watches.
- Bring your piece in during opening hours. No appointment needed.
- We look at it with you, across the counter. The quote is free, with no obligation.
- Say yes, and we pay you in cash.
- Repay in cash, in store, and take your piece home.
Your loan term is 30 days, plus a 60-day grace period.
- No credit check, and nothing is reported to credit agencies.
- You keep ownership.
- Your piece stays in our safe, on site, while your loan is open.
- Every piece is logged when it comes in, and watched by CCTV.
FAQ
What do you lend on?
We lend only on luxury watches, gold, platinum, diamonds and bullion.
Do you check my credit?
No. We never check your credit or report to credit agencies.
Do I need to call first?
No. Come in any time we are open. No appointment needed.
What do I need to bring?
Your piece and government photo ID. You must be 19 or older. Box and papers help, but you can pawn without them.
How long is the loan?
Your loan term is 30 days, plus a 60-day grace period.
What if I cannot repay?
If you do not repay, we keep the piece. Nothing is reported to credit agencies.
Can I get more time?
Yes. Talk to us before your grace period ends.
Who can pick up the piece?
Only the person named on the pawn ticket, with matching photo ID.
I lost my pawn ticket. What do I do?
Bring government photo ID that matches the name on the loan, and we will find your record. Replacing a lost ticket costs $4.
How am I paid?
In cash, at the counter.
Can I sell to you instead?
Yes. We buy luxury watches, gold and diamond jewellery, musical instruments and consumer electronics, and pay in cash, in store.
Is the quote free?
Yes. It is free, with no obligation, whether you pawn or sell.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Licensed by the City of Vancouver as a pawnbroker, second-hand dealer and retailer.
Directions
Come in and see us.
2641 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4C3Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays and statutory holidays.
- About a 3-minute walk from Commercial–Broadway SkyTrain Station.
- Bus routes 9, 20 and 99 B-Line stop at Commercial–Broadway Station.
- Street parking.
Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays and statutory holidays.
A-1 Trade & Loan Ltd.
Vancouver's destination for pawn loans on luxury watches, gold and diamonds.
Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays and statutory holidays.