About
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?"
-Dr. Seuss
Our Story
Prior to opening Posh Pawn, we founded, grew, and sold several successful businesses. When we went looking for our next venture, we wanted to do something where we could apply our experience to bring a fresh approach to an industry. Posh Pawn is our attempt to raise the bar and give the customers of this 2,000-year-old industry more respect and service than is typically found in most pawn shops.
We know better than most how difficult cash flow can be for many businesses. Our goal is to help smooth the bumps and offer creative solutions as well as understanding about their needs.
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Meet the Founders
David
With a love for business, David has started several successful businesses beginning with a five-store manufactured home dealership franchise. When this was sold to a public company, David purchased a sport fishing boat in Miami and drove it 3,000 miles through the Panama Canal to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. There he and Paola started a sport fishing/vacation rental business. From there came another manufactured home dealership, a motorcycle parts company, a walnut orchard, and now a thriving upscale pawn shop.During this time, he has traveled to over 50 countries and participated with Paola in several charitable projects in Argentina and Africa. He holds an instrument-rated private pilot’s license and is always eager to talk planes or business.
Paola
Paola’s career started as a Technical Director for Univision and later at ABC in Los Angeles. Also an entrepreneur, she started a website development company during the early days of the internet. After meeting David and moving to Costa Rica together, they have co-owned and managed all the businesses together. Her warm, endearing personality has been a key to their many business successes.Paola says this is by far the most enjoyable business she has been involved with and they hope to grow it to its fullest potential.
Pugsie was born for the pawn shop business. His loves include handbags and food. Especially the food part. He has been featured on several handbag calendars and is a regular on our Instagram page. When not modeling or eating, he can be found sleeping in the store most days. As you can see, he speaks many languages.
OUR SERVICES
Our vast expertise with luxury watches, diamonds, handbags, and jewelry mean we can get your loan processed within minutes.
We pay more.
Our luxury goods beckon you.