Shawnee Trading Co - West Frankfort, Illinois

Byron E.

Their prices are absolutely terrible. I went there to buy a Dewalt 20 amp oscillating multitool and she wanted $114 for a used one with no battery, accessories or bag. On eBay I’m able to get one in the same condition for less than $50. I told her $114 is more than twice what it’s worth, I even showed listings to her, she then started giving me an attitude and told me “you can go pay $170 at Home Depot for it then” I told her “no I’ll pay $50 and get it from eBay” . Right now the same tool with small battery, charger and bag is $99 at Home Depot. So she wasn’t correct on that either. Charging more for a used tool than a new tool with accessories
I had bought a chainsaw there on a previous occasion I bought a chainsaw for $90 get it home and can’t get it to run right got tired of messing with it.
I added photos demonstrating what their price probably should have been. If you’re gonna shop there expect to pay Full new prices for your items or even more than new.
I have been there four times in the past year I’ve only bought one thing and the other times I was there the prices were so high I didn’t even ask or try to haggle. The haggling today was her justifying $114 for the multitool.
Definitely will not be doing any business with them in the future.

Damien B.

The Best pawn shop. I always go to them first, they always have the best prices, and they're honest good people. Always shoot you straight. I get all my kids games/systems, and a lot of tools there. All around great place.

harrisconnection H.

What an awesome experience I had here! I went here to purchase and was not disappointed. The Manager who waited in me was SO considerate! She went way beyond the norm with her service. I watched her fellow workers and they were the same. I have found that the Manager sets the tone in a store and this is def true in this establishment! The store is filled to the brim with STUFF but that is right up my alley! 😆 They WILL negotiate with you on prices so take the time to ask if you want to save a few dollars.

Nobreakjake

This has to be one of the best pawnshops left in the country and I've been to hundreds. They have everything from diamond rings to tackle boxes.
Don't get me wrong they are FLOODED with stuff but if you go often enough and know what to look for you can find some gold without a doubt. They don't only deal in high or low quality items or this or that they are in the business of making DEALS!
I've been coming here for almost 15 years and will continue to do so.

Audrey H.

Hello. Was interested in selling some Apple products. There was an old gentleman sitting down outside smoking, essentially blocking the front door. At first I assumed he was homeless due to his current state of poor hygiene, but then he blurted out 'We don't take Apple.' He works there? Goodness. Apparently Apple has too much technology for these types of people. No thank you on returning.

Nick

Never open when they say they will be. 9:30 a.m. And not open but the door says 9. Happened many times. Tons of sockets and probably 10000 dvds minimum. Place is a death trap, don't take your kids or they will be missing fingers before you leave. Friendly so far though and decent prices on some things.

DoubleKillGuy

I went in today to look at some power tools. I did not expect perfect condition, but I did expect price to reflect the condition. I look at RidGid it was at least 5 years old and been used a lot, but what you expect it’s a pawn shop.. but the wanted 140 for 12inch when I can get a brand new one for 219$ I said I can’t do that and told them I could get Royobi for 189$ and they got all defensive and said that I comparing apples and oranges.. Sorry, but the build quality between the two are the same just RidGid is a bit higher. Well then another worker step in and started the same argument with me and at that point I got irritated and then I replied “ I paying for something that is 5 years old when I could go buy a new one for 70$ more. Well then the owner pop up and stating talking about buy pants at Walmart vs name brand store. At that point I had enough and decided to leave. If your company reads this, just let you know that you will never get my business and I will make sure I spread the word on how your company treats people.

Also also need to hire people that actual know about tools, since the guy said it was a 12inch and it was actually a 10inch.

Stay away from this pawn shop.

Totus T.

The store is cluttered and dirty. Can be hard to walk through without knocking something over. Large selection of DVDs if you brave going thru towers of freestanding cases. Prices on used and out dated electronics are way high. You can buy new and up to date electronics at Walmart for the same prices. Everything in general is over priced. But then again it's a pawn shop. Staff is friendly when you can get thier attention...