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Name: Aussie Loan Office
Address: 222 Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW, 2134, AU
Telephone: 02 9715 7200
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Practical information from a pawnbroker with over 31 years of experience. No fluff.

Watches5 min read

Selling or pawning a Rolex in Sydney: what you will actually get

Thinking about selling or pawning your Rolex or luxury watch in Sydney? Here is how watches are valued, what to expect, and how to avoid underselling.

Guides5 min read

What can I pawn? A complete guide for Sydney residents

Not sure what a pawnbroker will lend against? Here is a practical list of what we accept, what we do not, and roughly what to expect.

Electronics4 min read

Pawning electronics in Sydney: MacBook, iPhone, camera, and more

What electronics a Sydney pawnbroker will lend against, how they are valued, and what to expect when you walk in with a laptop or camera.

Gold5 min read

9ct gold price per gram in Sydney: what to expect in 2026

How 9ct gold is priced, what a realistic per-gram offer looks like in Sydney pawnshops, and how to avoid leaving money on the table when you sell.

Gold5 min read

Pawnbroker vs online gold buyer: which pays more in Sydney?

Mail-in gold buyers, popup gold-buying events, the cash-for-gold shop on the highway — a fair comparison of how much you actually walk away with.

Instruments4 min read

Pawning or selling a musical instrument in Sydney: what you need to know

Guitars, violins, brass, woodwind, amplifiers — what we lend against and what we pay for instruments in the Inner West.

Silver5 min read

Selling silver in Sydney: sterling, coins, and bullion

A practical guide for Sydney residents on what to know before selling sterling silver jewellery, pre-decimal coins, and bullion — and how to get a fair price.

Gold4 min read

How much is my gold worth? A guide for Sydneysiders

A straightforward guide to understanding what your gold jewellery, coins, or scrap gold is actually worth in today's market.

Guides3 min read

What to expect when you visit a pawnbroker for the first time

Never been to a pawnbroker? Here is exactly what happens when you walk through the door. No surprises.

Designer3 min read

Selling designer bags in Sydney: what you need to know

Thinking about selling a Gucci, Chanel, or Louis Vuitton bag? Here is how to get a fair price in Sydney.

Guides4 min read

Understanding pawn loans: how they work in NSW

A plain-English explanation of how pawn loans work in New South Wales. No jargon, no fine print tricks.

Gold3 min read

Gold price today: what it means for selling your gold

The gold price changes every day. Here is what that means if you are thinking about selling your gold in Sydney.