I go here quite often for either buying or getting a loan. Most of the time I feel like I was…read moretreated fairly and with respect. They are a business afterall so of course they are going to want to buy items as cheaply as they can. Then sell for a less than new price. That being said sometimes they will come down on the price. I've had mostly good interactions/transactions at this pawn shop. In my opinion this is the best pawnshop in Whatcom county

Stereotypical Pawn shop. If you are looking to pawn anything, expect to get less than 1/3, of it's…read morevalue. They can't even bother acting as if they care about you as a customer. I have been to this pawn shop on a few different occasions over the years. Customer service is like night and day, depending on if you are buying or selling. For example, I had an extra portable air conditioner that I was willing to part with in the heat of one summer. I paid over $500 new. I took it in on a Sunday. They were the only place still open and they offered me less than $40 for. I said no way, which they all laughed at me as I packed this air conditioner back into my truck. They insisted I would be back. Instead, I put the air conditioner while still in the parking lot, on Craigslist and within two hours, it was sold for $240. I wasn't in a hurry but because the demand was high, it sold very quickly. I got what I wanted from it and was able to give a great price on a barely used air conditioner. No heckling, no snide remarks and didn't just sell something to a shark who is so used to getting his way, he won't even pretend as if they care about you business. Saying all that, prices on items are pretty fair. They seem to have a great selection and variety of things from electronics, tools, dvd's, jewelry and I'm pretty sure they have plenty of guns as well. My vote is 3 stars for their inventory. I am sure their prices are okay, due to the unbelievably unfair pay out, to people selling their stuff. I am recommending you take your money elsewhere. My opinion is based three deprecate and embarrassing experience's I have had over 20 years. Don't be surprised to get laughed at, if you choose to ask for at least 1/3 selling price. If you choose to sell your things that have value, be patient and sell it yourself. Get what you mostly know it's worth.

Ken, Tim and the gang are great. When im in the market for firearms it's where I go, if they don't…read morehave it, they can get it. Great place.

Yes, there are LOTS of guns, but also a good selection of power tools and some interesting…read morecollectibles. I went in to sell some jewelry I hadn't worn since my "power suit" days and not only was treated with much greater courtesy than I would ever have expected from a pawn shop, but also had a really fun and interesting conversation with the owner while he tested and evaluated what I'd brought. The price I received for my jewelry was fair and paid in cash, the experience was very positive, and I look forward to returning as a customer.

After stopping at Bellingham pawn off Bakerview and them giving me a laughable quote on the item I…read morewas trying to get a loan for I left and I came down northwest and stopped here I assume was the owner asked nicely what was I needing I said $300 and he checked out my items and said sure I can do that for you with no problem the other place wouldn't go more than $185.00 this guy has my business.. Thank you Boss you are a very nice man may God bless you always.

I decided to sell some old jewelry and went to 2 Pawn shops in Bellingham. Northwest Pawn was my…read moresecond stop, I was pleasantly surprised when he offered $150.00 MORE than the first shop I visited. I was greeted immediately and had a nice conversation while I waited for the shop keeper to evaluation the jewelry pieces. I would recommend this shop.

Went to grab my tablet from these guys and upon entering. The 4 associates were more concerned with…read morethe prissy platinum blonde and her couch than they were with helping us. I actually had to make eye contact and greet the associate myself since he was so interested in this womans couch. Upon stating that I was here to turn in my slip and redeem my tablet he asked for the slip, took one look at it and requested the total for redeeming. Because this unprofessional associate failed to do his job and ask me for proper identification to verify i am in fact the slip holder, literally any person could have taken that slip if it was misplaced and redeemed my tablet for themselves. I will never shop here again and i hope you get sued for having irresponsible employees.

I do not frequent pawnshops but after my experience today I wonder why. The staff was professional…read moreand knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable with my purchase. I purchased a little TV at a fraction of the cost of a chain store. I could not be more satisfied. Thank you Checkmate for surprising me in the best possible way.

Great place to come shop for deals. I like to get a head start on my Christmas shopping so it's not…read morestressful in December. They offer old school layaway deals without any fees or interest. Bonus is I don't have to hide the presents at home for my snooping kids. The team is pretty helpful also. I haven't done any loans but shopping here has been cool.

There always there when I need to get a loan and there always good to me when I come in.read more

Bird, took the time to check all of the random silver and gold I brought in. His customer service…read morewas on point that day. The owner is also nice he gives out $5 bills sometimes if what you brought in wasn't worth anything.

Roger was awesome. Gave me fair Market value for my late mothers Jewelry and silverware that i had…read moreno use for.

Charles and Bayside jewelry is amazing. I use them for engagement ring and wedding rings and he did…read moresuch a great job to get a custom ring way better than anything. I could've come up with on my own. His pricing is great and his work is even better, he even mailed us our wedding rings and had to pay him back next time we were in Bellingham. What a great way to do business.

I had a fair amount of coins, silver dollars, jewelry I had inherited from both my parents. It was…read morefinally time to organize and depose of these items. I really wasn't looking forward to the task. At first, I took some collections of medallions my mother had collected over decades. I was given a direct, informative description of every item. It was delivered in a polite, but concise manner, pleasingly direct. They told me what it was worth and what they would pay. I accepted their offer, which I thought was very fair. I was impressed. Over the next 4 months, I took more and more items to them.... more, jewelry, silver dollars, etc. In the end, I think we did somewhere around $10k worth of business together. I was very impressed, pleased with them. Quality organization!.

Was looking for a replacement for the diamond in my wife's wedding ring that was lost several years…read moreago. After looking at a couple of the chain stores in the mall, I wanted to check with Borthwick's, mainly because I live in Ferndale, they are local, and I have heard good things. The chain stores tried to upsell me, and would have had to order the stone, and send the ring out for setting. The salesperson at Borthwick's was very friendly and helpful, and showed me a couple options that were in stock in the store in the price range I was looking for. She said it would take up to a week for the fitting, and would be done in house. I left to think about it for a little while, then came back and was able to negotiate the price down a little more on the diamond I wanted. I made the deal, put down half the cost for deposit, and was told it could take up to a week if any changes needed to be made in the setting. Three hours later I got a call and they said it was already done and I could pick it up when I was ready! I went back, picked it up along with an appraisal. The ring looks like new. They advised that we bring it back every six months or so for cleaning and inspection at no charge. I gave the ring with the new diamond to my wife on out 30th anniversary. She was very pleased at the selection I made on the stone, so I'm happy. :)

they lost my scrap gold for half a year or so.. 4 times i went in the older woman (frosted 70's…read morehair) was so rude to myself and my mother and argued with me about my gold until I produced a receipt. still rude (i was going to have them make a ring) i asked her to fix my antique sterling bracelet. she said, "that's mexican. ​they've been coating stainless steel with silver. that's not real." i took my gold and services to another jewelers on Iowa(much better) where they gave me 10x the amount on my scrap gold ghan birth wicks was going to give.they are rip offs my family had been going there for 20 plus years. u can only assume they were ripping them off all along scams. btw, my antique Mexican taco silver bracelet was indeed real sterling. that lady at borthwicks was just a bitch, turns out

If you're going to try and sell them things expect a low ball offer that is nonnegotiable. Later…read moresee your stuff with very high prices on them. Their prices are usually high for anything they sell.

Seriously, check my purse in a dirty locker or leave it in my car upon walking in the door? What am…read moreI going to possibly put in my tiny purse?That would be of any value? I came in looking for a dresser and e eight foot long piece of conduit... Did I stay?No, absolutely NOT. I felt like I was treated like a criminal walking in the door by the two road workers... I i am not gonna leave my purse in my car either.As I don't know, the neighborhood and who's watching. Not to mention the prices are ridiculously overpriced and cluttered. I had a similar experience many years ago. Via rude, a staff member and haven't gone back until today.Giving it a second chance.And after that experience, trust me, I'll never go there or recommend it again...