Pawn shops in San Francisco, CA.

San Francisco pawn shops operate along Mission Street and the Tenderloin, with jewelry, coins, and diamonds as the main categories. PawnGuru covers the local pawn scene with some of the highest-rated shops in California — compare coin and diamond buyers here.

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Witter Coin

4.8 · 145 reviews

San Francisco Bay Area's #1 coin and precious metals buyer since 1960, Witter Coin specializes in rare coins, gold jewelry, Rolex watches, and estate silver from its Marina District showroom.

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(415) 781-5690 View details

Bay Area Gold and Silver Buyers

4.8 · 101 reviews

San Francisco's top-rated gold and jewelry buyer, known for using X-ray fluorescence technology for non-destructive testing and paying above-market prices for precious metals and watches.

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(415) 233-9999 View details

Best Collateral

4.3 · 290 reviews

A trusted Mission District institution since 1994, Best Collateral is San Francisco's go-to neighborhood pawn shop for quick cash loans and fair appraisals on jewelry and electronics.

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(415) 282-1782 View details

Buy Sell Loan

4.3 · 195 reviews

A Bay Area pawn chain with multiple locations, Buy Sell Loan specializes in precious metals, fine jewelry, diamonds, and rare coins with expert appraisers on staff.

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(415) 252-0765 View details

Maxferd Jewelry and Loan

4.3 · 0 reviews

Maxferd Jewelry and Loan in San Francisco, California.

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(415) 397-1512 View details

Pacific Loan Company

4.3 · 0 reviews

Pacific Loan Company in San Francisco, California.

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(415) 777-3877 View details
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San Francisco pawn shop FAQ.

How many pawn shops are in San Francisco, CA?

PawnGuru lists 12 verified pawn shops and buy/sell stores in San Francisco, California. Each listing includes address, phone, and, where available, hours, specialties, and aggregated customer ratings.

What is the best-rated pawn shop in San Francisco?

Based on aggregated customer reviews, Witter Coin is currently the highest-rated pawn shop in San Francisco on PawnGuru with a 4.8-star rating across 145 reviews.

Do pawn shops in San Francisco offer loans?

Yes. Pawn shops in San Francisco, like anywhere in California, offer collateral-based short-term loans. You bring in an item of value, they lend you a fraction of its resale price, and you can redeem the item by repaying the loan plus interest within the state-mandated loan term.

What do I need to pawn something in San Francisco?

You need (1) valid government-issued photo ID — this is required by California law and federal anti-theft regulations, (2) the item in working, presentable condition, and (3) proof of ownership where applicable (receipts, titles, certificates). Most San Francisco pawn shops also prefer you to be 18 or older.