About us
Established in 2016, we strive to be the best pawnshop in the area by providing all of our customers with a positive pawnshop experience. We want your business and strive to provide to you a service that is a cut above the competition. We are a proud member of the National Pawnbrokers Association. Over 25 years of experience in the pawn industry allows us to serve you with confidence.
At Chesapeake Square Pawn we pride ourselves on being a family centered, family owned and operated business. Our goal is to be your go-to pawnshop for buying, selling, and pawn loans. We strive to maintain a family friendly environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Whether you come in to get a loan or to get a good deal, it is our guarantee that everyone will be treated with dignity and respect and all information will be held in confidence.
Whether you are an experienced pawnshop customer or it is your first time, we want your business. Our goal isn’t just to make you a pawn loan or to sell you an item; our goal is to make you a satisfied, long-term customer that feels like family at Chesapeake Square Pawn.
Chesapeake Square Pawn has been voted Chesapeake’s Best Pawn Shop and Best Cash For Gold Retailer for 2017, 2018, and 2019 in the Virginian Pilot’s Best Of contest. We have also been designated as a Top Shop by PawnGuru.com.
Maurice
Maurice brings with him over 25 years of experience in the pawn industry. He began working in a pawnshop at the age of 17. Over the years he learned the business from the ground up and became a manager at what was then one of the best pawn shops in his area. He has been featured on Wavy TV 10’s Hampton Roads Show multiple times to explain the pawn process and how the general public can save money buying from a pawn shop instead of paying retail prices.
He is a certified gemologist and is experienced in jewelry repairs and appraisals. He also has a vast knowledge of firearms, tactical and hunting equipment, and electronics.
Maurice is a member of the National Pawnbroker’s Association and is one of only a few Certified Pawn Professionals in the country!
Maurice frequently networks with other pawnbrokers through attending pawn conferences and forums throughout the United States to better serve his customers.
Mary-Kathryn
Mary-Kathryn has a love of all things luxurious! Whether fine jewelry, handbags, or other accessories, she loves it all and is an expert when it comes to these items. As an experienced eBay buyer and seller she knows the value of a good deal and enjoys helping customers get the most for their money. She is always up to date with the latest trends in jewelry, design, and fashion and is responsible for all of the interior design of Chesapeake Square Pawn.
She is a certified gemologist and performs all of the jewelry appraisals and handbag authentications at Chesapeake Square Pawn. She is a member of the National Pawnbroker’s Association and will soon become a Certified Pawn Professional. Mary-Kathryn is a contributing member of many pawn, jewelry, and handbag forums. She was featured on Wavy TV 10’s Hampton Roads Show to discuss the benefits of buying pre-owned and the value to be found in pawn shops.
Mary-Kathryn holds a Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN) and continues to work as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse.
James
James is a customer service extraordinaire! He can always help customers pick out the piece of jewelry, firearm, or TV that best suits their needs. James takes his time with everyone and makes sure to explain everything thoroughly so that when they leave, all of their questions have been answered. He’ll be the first one to tell you, everybody loves James! Come by and see him today.