The Cassidy family has been serving Stockton for over 100 years. In 1912, William Hands opened a pawn shop at 10 N. El Dorado Street. Hand's son-in-law, Harry F. Cassidy, soon opened his own store and Casidy's Jewelry and Loan was founded. In 1970 Harry's son, Harry W. Cassidy, bought the building at the corner of Sutter and Market Street. There was room for four stores in the building but only three were occupied so they moved into the one empty store at 44 S. Sutter Street. Two years later, they moved to the corner space at 50 S. Sutter Street and stayed there for 25 years.
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Pawnbrokers, also known as collateral loan brokers, make loans based purely on the intrinsic value of the collateral. Checking the customer's credit history is not necessary because only the value of the item being pawned is considered. If the loan, or at least the interest, is not paid off during the specified term (usually three or four months), the item is forfeited and may be resold by the broker.
Mankind's oldest financial institution, pawnbroking carries on a tradition with a rich history. Pawnbroking can be traced back at least 3,000 years to ancient China, and has been found in the earliest written histories of Greek and Roman civilizations. During the Middle Ages, certain usury laws imposed by the Church prohibited the charging of interest on loans, thus limiting pawnbroking to people who had religious beliefs outside of the Church. Out of economic necessity and because of problems in the banking system, pawnshops made a resurgence in later years.
Reviews (9)
Tj Ledford
Oct 03, 2021
Kaitlyn L.
Jun 15, 2021
I stopped by Cassidy's while in Stockton on another errand just to look around, and I am very glad that I did. There is lots of beautiful jewelry here for what I consider to be very reasonable prices. I've been to many pawn shops before, and have had issues where I don't feel I am being taken seriously as a customer, not the case here at Cassidy's.
The associates working here were more than happy to let me see and try anything I liked and gave me as much information as they knew of the pieces I was considering. Cassidy's will always have a place in my heart because here I found the rings I proposed to my partner with! I will be back again and again for all of my jewelry hunting desires because of the very helpful staff and the interesting and varied selection.
The associates working here were more than happy to let me see and try anything I liked and gave me as much information as they knew of the pieces I was considering. Cassidy's will always have a place in my heart because here I found the rings I proposed to my partner with! I will be back again and again for all of my jewelry hunting desires because of the very helpful staff and the interesting and varied selection.
Ronald Vandermoon
May 30, 2020
This is just the facts. I've been a loyal customer of Cassidy's Jewelry & Loan, on & off, since 1980 at the age of 18, before entering into the US Army. I've never allowed my loans to go over the 30 days to retrieve my property, in fact just 5 or 6 months ago I had pawned my Cannon 5Ds R, a pro level zoom lens, battery grip w/ 2 batteries. As usual, I paid the loan off within the 30 days and picked my photo equipment.
Today I went into Cassidy's to get another loan for this same set up with one additional pro lens. as I walked up to the counter, the first agent said "we don't take those!". I informed him that I had it in just a few months earlier. He looked up the loan for $160, and said I would only get the same $160. I explained that I was adding another lens and needed $240. he responded "NO, only $160!".
He referred me to talk to the one who had given me the loan a few months back, he also said "NO!". I then asked to talk with the owner, I was told "he won't give you any more than I'm offering you!" (I guess the owner has no authority in his own business?). I walked out saying to myself "I'll never come here again!". over $5,200 worth of pro photo gear!
I drove straight to the Stockton Loan & Jewelry, where they said "no problem, I'll cover that amount ($240), but we need the charger, and I'll do it just for the body and the lens on it, you won't need the extra lens". I will now be coming to this business, since the one I've been coming to for 39 years doesn't want my business anymore! Have a Great Holiday Stockton Loan & Jewelry! You'll be my first choice from now on!
Today I went into Cassidy's to get another loan for this same set up with one additional pro lens. as I walked up to the counter, the first agent said "we don't take those!". I informed him that I had it in just a few months earlier. He looked up the loan for $160, and said I would only get the same $160. I explained that I was adding another lens and needed $240. he responded "NO, only $160!".
He referred me to talk to the one who had given me the loan a few months back, he also said "NO!". I then asked to talk with the owner, I was told "he won't give you any more than I'm offering you!" (I guess the owner has no authority in his own business?). I walked out saying to myself "I'll never come here again!". over $5,200 worth of pro photo gear!
I drove straight to the Stockton Loan & Jewelry, where they said "no problem, I'll cover that amount ($240), but we need the charger, and I'll do it just for the body and the lens on it, you won't need the extra lens". I will now be coming to this business, since the one I've been coming to for 39 years doesn't want my business anymore! Have a Great Holiday Stockton Loan & Jewelry! You'll be my first choice from now on!
William H.
Dec 27, 2019
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Jan 31, 2019
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Dec 05, 2018
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Nov 06, 2016
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Feb 22, 2016
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