Gold shop opens in Frankfort Square

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

A resale shop called Gold and More opened recently at 7220 W. Benton Drive in Frankfort Square.

“We are looking for anything of value,” says Andrew, a sales clerk who declined to give his last name. “But what we really are looking for is gold.”

“We’re not a pawn shop,” says Andrew. “We don’t make loans. We buy and sell items, especially gold ones.”

The store will accept just about anything except firearms. “We won’t even talk to someone who tries to bring in a real gun,” says Andrew.

The store is filled with musical instruments including a drum set, electronics such as laptops and an extensive collection of DVDs. There’s also an interesting fur coat tucked in the corner behind the counter.

The store is open seven days a week and has a website www.gold-and-pawn.com. The phone number is 815-277-2592. Their e-mail address is goldpawninc@gmail.com.

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