I highly recommend Once Upon A Pawn! I have tried  a few other Pawn shops over the years but my experience here is THE BEST! The service i received was beyond excellent and I was able to receive the help I needed within minutes and was done. Unlike other Pawn shops where you are not treated like a person and only care about if your items are interesting to them or not. The owner of Once Upon A Pawn actually listened to your story and what help you needed and why. Getting to know you better and on a more personal level as a person not just if the things you were there to Pawn. Like other places I walked into and just because they had a personal dislike of apple products/other electronics immediately refused to do anything to help and basically just wanted me to leave their store right away. Not the case at Once Upon A Pawn he makes doing business simple and stress free. Steve (owner) is very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable with my decision. No matter what you do there, you will get the best service! Steve (owner) is always very helpful and gives it to you straight he is  always friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and has such a great sense of humor. Always making you feel welcome the moment you walk in to the moment after you were done. As you walked out feeling respected, appreciated, grateful for the help you have received from such an amazing owner Steve of Once Upon A Pawn! No matter what you do there, you will get the best service! This is the best Pawn shop in the area from Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and anywhere else honestly. Stop thinking about it and just go give them a visit already from the Unique items that you can find there for great prices to the personal and above and beyond service you receive each and every time you are there to either purchase or if you are there to Pawn something to help you through a time of need, no matter what the reason for your visit is rest assured that you are in the hands of the absolute best you can find anywhere!  Highly recommended make sure you visit today! 1303 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

Steve (Owner) is a very good person. Helped out my family last year tremendously. Greatly appreciate his understanding when it was needed the most. Without even asking, he understood what is important in life.SincerelyCaroccis

Went yesterday. Had a fantastic time, Steve was very nice and understanding of the situation. Thanks for sharing your new baby with my nephew and I. (Awesome gun).

Nice selection of fishing gear at great prices-- customer service was excellent as well. worth the visit alone to see the sweet little shop-dog

Folks, Steve of Once A Pawn A Time, LLC, provides a superior knock-your-socks-off customer service experience in his Shop from the moment you walk in until you walk out highly satisfied. If we looked up Customer Service in a dictionary a picture of Steve should be there. He and Chloe, his cute little dog, provide a welcome atmosphere, a well-stocked but not cluttered store and an abundance of professionalism, knowledge and if needed, tutoring. Whatever you are looking for or whatever transaction you are there to make, Steve no doubt will exceed your expectations. I walked in frustrated about an unresolved firearm issue I had following five bad experiences I had the previous day at specialty shops. I walked out of Once A Pawn A Time, LLC over-the-top pleased. This Pawn Shop is like no other ... I highly recommend it.

Very professional right when you walk in the door. Im a small owner business myself these guys carry integrity honesty and willing to help. I recommend anybody trying to pawn something to go to this location you will be treated Fair respect most importantly honesty

Great place to do business. Hes got a customer for life. Steve is a special kind of person. He knew I really wanted this exceptional guitar. I know he took it hit making me an offer I couldnt refuse. THANKS STEVE!! I love this guitar and cant put it down.Stephen Moyer

Best pawn shop ever!!!!!!! Steve was incredibly knowledgeable,patient and very trustworthy.I will NEVER go anywhere but his shop.Thank you Steve .

This place is awesome! Good loan value given on my items and great prices on all their products for sale. Cleanest pawn shop I have ever seen. Steve is a gentlemen and great to talk to.

Wonderful customer service fairest deals in town great selection of products

Great store, the owner was very helpful and friendly, he gave me a great deal on a diamond necklace for my wife for christmas.Great section of firearms and accessories, when I wanted to purchase an awesome bumper sticker he threw it in for free. I cant reccomend this shop enough, Ill definitely purchase there again!

One of the best pawn shops in Sarasota. Fair pricing too

Great place! The owner of this establishment is extremely professional an helpful.I go here first

Steve is cool. Good selection!

Honest, Hard working, truly cares to help when you need it. Would shop there anytime.

Great customer service and well maintained. I75 didnt have that evidence room feeling you can get at some pawn shops

Steve is very knowledgeable with jewelry and gives a fair price to his customers.

Great pawn shop great people Steve and Andy very helpful and friendly I would highly recommend

My money man in Sarasota always looking out when needed