Licensed pawnbroker Since 1991 4.7 on Google · 462 reviews
High-value pawn loans
Cash against your watch, gold or diamonds, with no credit check. Your piece waits in our safe until you repay.
What we lend on
We lend only on luxury watches, gold, platinum, diamonds and bullion.
Gold jewellery: yellow, white or rose, 10k and up.
Broken and single pieces too, if they are solid gold.
We take platinum as well as gold.
We take all natural diamonds, loose or set in gold.
Gold coins and bullion are welcome.
We do not take
- Silver or other metals.
- Gold-filled or gold-plated pieces.
- Lab-grown diamonds.
Luxury watches
Rolex · Omega · Cartier · Breitling · Hublot · TAG Heuer · Patek Philippe · Audemars Piguet · Tudor · Longines · Montblanc. Other Swiss luxury watches too. Just ask.
We do not take
- Fashion watches.
Brand names belong to their owners. A-1 is not affiliated with any watch brand.
You keep ownership.
- No credit check, and nothing goes to credit agencies.
- Your piece stays in our safe, on site, while your loan is open.
- Every piece goes into our log when it comes in, and stays under CCTV.
How it works
- 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.
What to bring
Your piece.
Government photo ID. You must be 19 or older.
The original box and papers, if you have them. They help, but you can pawn without them.
Any papers you have for the stones.
FAQ
Do you check my credit?
No. We never check your credit or report to credit agencies.
How long is the loan?
Your loan term is 30 days, plus a 60-day grace period.
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.
2641 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4C3
Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays and statutory holidays.