Neighbors helping neighbors since 1987
From one store in 1987, Uncle Dan's has grown into one of Texas's largest independently owned pawnbrokers, built on family, community and a fair deal.
Our story
Uncle Dan's Pawn has served North Texas since 1987. Today we have nine jewelry and loan locations, an online store and a pawn outlet on eBay.
Every store sells new and gently used gold and diamond jewelry, firearms and name-brand merchandise at a fraction of retail. Our mission hasn't changed: build relationships by offering superior customer service and exceptional values.
Recognized across DFW
Dallas readers keep voting for us, and we're grateful for every vote.
Dallas Observer
Best Pawn Shop, Readers' Choice, Best of Dallas
The Dallas Morning News
Best in DFW, Money and Loans
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Gold Winner, DFW Favorites
Better Business Bureau
A+ business rating, Dallas
Three Best Rated
Top 3 pawn shops, Mesquite
4.9 stars across more than 20,000 reviews
Three gold balls, thousands of years
Pawnbroking is one of the world's oldest forms of lending. The word comes from the Latin pignus, meaning pledge.
The practice is said to have begun over 3,000 years ago in China, where Buddhist monks lent to peasants and small businesses. It also appears in ancient Greece and Rome.
The three gold balls trace to the Lombard merchants of medieval Europe and may have represented gold coins. Pawnbrokers used the sign because many customers couldn't read. Even royalty took part: Edward III reportedly pawned jewels to fund a war, and Queen Isabella of Spain reportedly pawned hers to fund Columbus.
Join our team
We're always glad to meet friendly people who like helping customers. Email your application or resume and tell us which store is closest to you.
Bring it in. We'll make you an offer.
No appointment needed. Just your item and a government-issued ID.