E-Z Cash Pawn Shop Inc. in Columbus, Ohio.
(614) 272-2700
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Columbus pawn shops cluster along High Street on the South Side, Morse Road, and the Broad Street corridor, with Ohio State University feeding a consistent supply of electronics. PawnGuru covers the metro — browse ratings and specialties here.
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Columbus's longest-running independent pawn chain, founded in 1989, with four traditional pawnshops plus an auto pawn facility serving southwest Columbus and South Bloomfield.
Pooled US averages for how much local pawn shops typically lend by category. Your actual offer depends on condition, brand, documentation, and current demand.
Under Ohio law, the statutory maximum finance charge is 5% per month and the minimum redemption period is 60 days. Your offer on any item is typically 20–35% of resale for a pawn loan, or 30–50% of resale for an outright sale. Shops in Columbus quote offers based on their own resale market — always get two or three offers before accepting.
What every borrower should know before signing a pawn ticket in OH.
Rates shown are statutory caps — actual offers and fees vary by shop. Confirm the current rules with the regulator and always read the pawn ticket before signing. Full Ohio state page →
PawnGuru lists 6 pawn shops inside Columbus, OH, plus more in surrounding cities. Use the map or phone link on any shop page to route to the closest location. Always call ahead — posted hours change, especially on holidays.
Most shops in Columbus lend 20–35% of an item's realistic resale value for a pawn loan, and 30–50% for an outright sale. Under Ohio law, the maximum finance charge is 5% per month and the minimum redemption period is 60 days.
Bring (1) a valid government-issued photo ID (required by Ohio law and federal anti-theft rules), (2) the item in working, presentable condition, and (3) any proof of ownership — original receipts, titles, or certificates of authenticity. Most shops also require you to be 18 or older.
In Columbus and across Ohio, the most commonly pawned items are gold jewelry, diamond rings, luxury watches, smartphones and laptops, power tools (DeWalt/Milwaukee), musical instruments, firearms (FFL shops only), designer handbags, and coins or bullion.
Yes. You have at least 60 days under Ohio law to redeem by paying the loan principal plus accrued interest and fees. If you don't, the shop keeps and resells the item — the loan is non-recourse, so it doesn't affect your credit.
Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions. Rules vary by state — always verify the current statutory cap, fees, and redemption period directly with the regulator or the individual shop.