
Webster's Trading Co.
Buy - Sell - Trade - Pawn
207-795-6402
A pawnbroker (or pawnshop) is an individual or business that offers secured loans to people, with items of personal propriety used as collateral. The word pawn is derived from the Latin pignus, for pledge, and the items having been pawned to the broker are themselves called pledges or pawns, or simply the collateral.
If an item is pawned for a loan, within a certain contractual period of time, the pawner may purchase it back for the amount of the loan plus some agreed-upon amount for interest. The amount of time, and rate of interest, is governed by law or by the pawnbroker's policies. If the loan is not paid (or extended, if applicable) within the time period, the pawned item will be offered for sale by the pawnbroker/secondhand dealer. Unlike other lenders, though, the pawnbroker does not report the defaulted loan on the customer's credit report, since the pawnbroker has physical possession of the item and may recoup the loan value through outright sale of the item The pawnbroker/secondhand dealer also sells items that have been sold outright by customers to the Pawnbroker or secondhand dealer.
Assessment of Items
The pawning process begins when a customer brings an item into a pawnshop or pawn shop.
Common items pawned (or, in some instances, sold outright) by customers include jewelry, electronics such as televisions, car stereos, speakers, computers and video games, DVD movies, music CDs, musical instruments (often popular music instruments such as electric guitars and basses, and keyboards), and used tools (both hand tools and power tools). In the US, Pawnshops with firearms licenses sell pistols and used rifles and hunting guns to customers who meet state and federal acquisition criteria. In other countries, though, such as Canada and the UK, pawnshops do not sell firearms. Gold, silver, and platinum are popular items which are often purchased; even if the source (such as a piece of broken jewelry) has little value, the metals can still be sold in bulk to a bullion dealer or smelter for the value of the gold , silver, or platinum content. Similarly, with jewelry that contains genuine gems, even if the jewelry is broken or missing pieces, the jewels may have value in their own right because they can be reset into a new item of jewelry .
The pawnbroker assesses an item for its condition and sale ability by testing the item (in the case of electronics or instruments) and examining it for flaws, scratches, or other damage. Another aspect that affects sale ability is the supply and demand for the item in the community or region. In some areas, the used goods market is so flooded with used stereos and car stereos, for example, that pawnshops will only accept the higher-quality brand names. Alternatively, a customer may offer to pawn an item which will be difficult to sell, such as a surfboard in an inland state or a pair of snowshoes may be offered to a pawnshop in a southern state. the pawnshop owner either turn down hard-to-sell items or offer a very low amount of money for these items While some items will never get outdated, such as hammers and hand saws, electronics and computer items can quickly get out of date and become un-salable. As such, pawnshop owners have to learn about the different makes and models of computers, software, and other electronic equipment so that they can discern between items which are salable, and those which are obsolete (e.g. a 80386 computer.)
Webster's Trading Company in Lewiston, ME. Family owned and operated, has been in business for over 20 years. Buying, selling & trading all general merchandise. Just about anything anyone could want! 2,000 square feet of everything - items sold for much less than anywhere!
If you are looking for a particular item, it is possible that we have it or we would know where to find it. Call if you are looking for anything special. 207-795-6402.
We are also an Authorized Dealer in Budget Truck Rental. Please visit our location to see all we have to offer. 207-783-3419.
Proudly serving Lewiston, ME and the surrounding areas
Brand Name Items At Low Low Prices....


Assorted Caliber Rifles & Shotguns
Used Handguns & Revolvers

New Handguns & Revolvers

Personal Defense - Whoop Ass Pepper Spray - Whoop Ass Stun Devices
Pepper Spray $8.99 each
Stun Device $59.00 each

Name Brand Laptop & Desktop Computers Starting At $99.00

Wii Games Starting At $8.99
Guitar Hero Starting At $9.00


I-Pod 8GB Nano's At $49.00
I-Pod touch starting At $99.00
Assorted LCD TV's Starting At $29.99

Brand Name Stereos, Speakers & Car Audio On Sale Starting At $29.00
We have so many Hand & Power Tools We Cannot List Them All. Brand name Tools at Unbelievable Prices...



DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Porter Cable, Bostich, Hilti, Ridgid, Paslode, Ryobi, Hitachi, Werner Ladders, Planks, Brackets, Staging, Drywall Stilts, Hammer Drills, Mitre Saws & Many, Many More.............................................


10, 14, 18 Kt Gold Jewelry At Low Low Prices - Diamonds, Rubys, Emeralds, Pearls
Pay Top $ for Gold & Silver


Name Brand Guitars Starting At $99.00 Hundreds Of DVD's Only $2.50 each

Lawnmowers Starting At $49.00
| 20 Minutes Of Practice Time |
| Wed May 02 11:00:00 EDT 2012 |
Practice makes perfect! Even the best musicians strive to practice their craft daily. Make practice part of YOUR daily routine by scheduling in as little as 20 minutes of time every day. |
| Something For Everyone |
| Wed Apr 18 13:00:00 EDT 2012 |
Just learning to play? There are a number of paths to musical education. Whether you thrive on a group environment, or are more of a self-starter, from private instruction to self-study there?s something for everyone! |
| Websters Trading Co |
| Thu Dec 29 16:04:00 EST 2011 |
We have brand name used rifles for sale, stop in and see us! |
| Update |
| Thu Sep 01 10:01:00 EDT 2011 |
If you are looking for a particular item, it is possible that we have it or we would know where to find it. Call 207-795-6402 today. |
| Websters Trading Co |
| Tue Aug 30 16:14:00 EDT 2011 |
We have brand name used rifles for sale, stop in and see us! |
| Call today! |
| Wed Jul 13 16:10:00 EDT 2011 |
If you are looking for a particular item, it is possible that we have it or we would know where to find it. Call if you are looking for anything special. 207-795-6402! |
| If you are looking for a particular item, it is possible that we have it or we would know where to find it. Call if you are looking for anything special. 207-795-6402. |
| Wed Jun 01 12:26:00 EDT 2011 |
If you are looking for a particular item, it is possible that we have it or we would know where to find it. Call if you are looking for anything special. 207-795-6402. |
| Call us today at 207-795-6402 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you. |
| Wed Apr 20 12:09:00 EDT 2011 |
Call us today at 207-795-6402 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you. |
| WE WANT GOLD.... |
| Wed Feb 16 09:35:00 EST 2011 |
Bring In Your Old Or Unused Gold Jewlery And We Will Pay Top Dollar. Call For Quote.... 207-795-6402 |
| Update - |
| Mon Jan 24 14:39:00 EST 2011 |
Call us today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you. |