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"Walked in nervous, walked out with $340 and a handshake. Sal weighed my grandmother's chain right in front of me and explained every number."— Darnell T., Bridgeport
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Salvador "Sal" Reyes
Senior Appraiser — Jewelry & Gold
Sal spent six years at a downtown estate auction house before he got tired of watching families get low-balled in a hurry. He joined Pledge in 2007 and hasn't missed a Tuesday since. He can grade a diamond without a loupe, but he always uses one anyway. "I want you to see exactly what I'm seeing."
3 verified reviews for this appraiser
"Sal explained every single number — the karat weight, the melt value, the markup he was NOT taking. I left feeling like I got the fair deal my grandmother's bracelet deserved."
"He weighed it on a digital scale right in front of me, showed me the spot price on his phone, and did the math out loud. First time I've ever trusted a pawn shop."
"My late husband's ring. Sal treated it like it mattered. He told me the honest number and didn't rush me. I needed that more than the money."
Marcus Webb
Lead Appraiser — Electronics & Tools
Marcus ran his own small-engine repair shop for a decade before a slow season brought him through Pledge's front door. He came in to pawn a drill press, ended up talking shop with the owner for two hours, and was offered a job before he left. He prices tools the way a contractor thinks about them — what they're worth on a job site, not in a glass case.
2 verified reviews for this appraiser
"I needed cash to bid a framing job. Marcus looked at my Dewalt set, knew exactly what it was worth in the field, and had me out the door in 20 minutes with $480."
"He tested every tool before quoting. Didn't assume anything was broken, didn't assume anything was perfect. Straightforward and fast."
The People Behind the Counter
Every appraisal has a name
attached to it.
Combined, our team has 58 years of appraisal experience. None of them are behind a cage — they're at the counter.
Salvador Reyes
Jewelry & Gold
19 yrs
Marcus Webb
Electronics & Tools
11 yrs
Denise Okafor
Instruments & Collectibles
8 yrs
Ray Kowalski
Firearms & Sporting Goods
14 yrs
Anita Patel
Estate & General
6 yrsLicensed · Bonded · BBB Accredited · Open Mon–Sat 9am–6pm
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Salvador Reyes
Jewelry & Watches Specialist
GIA Graduate Gemologist · 19 yrs
Licensed Appraiser"The gold spot price is public information. I show you the math, you make the call."
2 verified reviews in this category
"Sal tested my gold in front of me and showed me the acid results. No guesswork, no rushing. Got $220 for a chain I thought was worthless."
"Rolex appraisal was spot on. He knew the reference number by sight. Saved me a trip to the jeweler."
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4,312 reviews
Ranked #1 pawn shop in the metro area for 3 consecutive years.
Most Recent Reviews
"Walked in with a laptop and a drill. Walked out with $310. No waiting, no games."
Tyrone H. · Millbrook
"They gave me more for my ring than the jewelry store down the street offered to buy it outright. That says everything."
Gabriella S. · East End
"Third time using Pledge. Every time the number is fair and the process is fast. I've stopped looking anywhere else."
Patrick M. · Riverside
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