PawnExpo to Proceed on Gold Coast with Updated Australian Program

Event Update PawnExpo to Proceed on the Gold Coast with Updated Australian Program PawnExpo Australia 2026 will proceed as planned on the Gold Coast, bringing together pawnbrokers, second-hand dealers, collectors, valuers, exhibitors and industry specialists from across Australia. Event: Pawnbrokers & Second-Hand Dealers Expo – PawnExpo Date: 18 September 2026 Venue: Southport Sharks Location: Gold […]

More Than $50 Billion Hiding in Australian Jewellery Boxes?

Industry News More Than $50 Billion Could Be Hiding in Australian Jewellery Boxes New analysis prepared for Pawn Expo Australia suggests Australian households could be holding more than $50 billion in intrinsic gold value in jewellery – much of it sitting in jewellery boxes, cupboards, safes and forgotten drawers. Report: Australian Jewellery Drawer Index 2026 […]

Australia’s First Pawn Expo Comes to the Gold Coast

Media Coverage Australia’s First Pawn Expo Featured by The Gold Coast Minute Pawn Expo Australia 2026 has been featured by The Gold Coast Minute, highlighting the arrival of Australia’s first dedicated national event for the pawnbroking, second-hand and luxury resale industries. Publication: The Gold Coast Minute / Worthview Published: 6 August 2026 Category: Media Coverage […]

Gold Has Changed the Value Equation: Are You Getting the Full Value From Jewellery?

Gold Has Changed the Value Equation Gold has always played an important role in the pawn and second-hand industry. But when precious-metal values are strong, one thing becomes even more important: knowing exactly what is sitting in front of you. A piece of jewellery may have an obvious value based on its gold content. But […]

Second-Hand Is No Longer Second Best: Why Pre Owned Is Becoming Mainstream in Australia

Second-Hand Is No Longer Second Best For generations, second-hand shopping was often associated with one simple idea: buying something cheaper than new. That perception is changing. Today, customers can choose pre-owned because they want better value, access to luxury brands, rare or discontinued items, more sustainable purchasing options or simply something more interesting than what […]

How to Get Into the Pawn and Second-Hand Industry in Australia

A Practical Guide to Entering the Industry Australia’s pawn and second-hand industry has become far more diverse than many people realise. While the traditional pawn shop remains an important part of the sector, modern businesses may also deal in luxury watches, designer handbags, jewellery, gold, collectables, electronics, authentication, online resale, asset recovery and specialist buying. […]

The State of Australia’s Pawn & Second-Hand Industry in 2026

An Industry at a Turning Point Australia’s pawn and second-hand industry is entering one of the most interesting periods of change in decades. The fundamentals remain familiar: recognising value, understanding risk, buying and selling intelligently, lending against assets and knowing your customer. What is changing is the marketplace surrounding those fundamentals. Consumers are becoming increasingly […]