I've been watching armslist.com pretty regularly in case a deal happens to show up. I've seen a lot of ads posted by 13th Street Jewelry and Loan in regards to ammo and guns. Never been there and I happened to be in the area so I thought I'd check it out.
I guess I am pretty naive and just not used to the ways of an urban pawn shop. First off, you step into this tiny entry way where you speak to the employee through a microphone since they are behind a glass window. I then had to wait my turn since evidently, they only allow one Customer in the store at a time. When it was "my turn", I was asked "Do you have any guns on you"? (I'm wearing jeans and a t-shirt). I almost left then, but thought since I was there, I'd go ahead and check it out.
I get inside and there is very, very little "inventory" to look at. I am surprised this dump even survives. Then, I spot a brick of Thunderbolt .22 rounds and several loose 50 round boxes. The sticker says $2.50 per 50 round box. I thought, oh well, I haven't bought any .22 ammo lately and I had a few bucks in my pocket so I'd go ahead and buy a couple since I was there. I told the lady I'd take 4 boxes (200 rounds at $10). It came to $44!
The actual price for a 50 round box was between $11 and $13! Of course I left without any ammo...and a vow to NEVER return to that store again. I sort of expect for a pawn shop or similar store to have slightly higher prices, but this was ridiculous.
Not only are they not CCW friendly, the store is entirely not Customer friendly and their prices are insane.