Granters Pawn Shop of San Leandro

Granters Pawn Shop is a pawn shop in San Leandro, CA, operating from its location at 10056 San Pablo Ave. The business serves customers in the local community by offering pawn loans, cash advances on valuables, and services for buying, selling, and trading pre-owned items. It provides up to four months to repay loans and accepts gold, silver, diamonds, jewelry, luxury watches, musical instruments, tools, antiques, electronics, and estate items. The shop is known for offering up to 75% of the certified retail value on fine jewelry and other high-value goods. With a 4.80 rating, it is recognized for customer service and reliability. The business maintains a presence in both El Cerrito and Vallejo, CA, with locations accessible to residents across the Bay Area.

The business traces its origins to 1943 when Bob Granter founded it in El Cerrito, originally as a place focused on musical instruments and fine jewelry. After Granter’s passing in the 1970s, the shop was continued by his son-in-law, Stan, who became a well-known figure in the community. Stan’s tenure lasted until his death in 1987. His son Dino managed the business for several years before it was taken over by Uncle Ralph and Vito, who introduced a fast cash loan model with flexible repayment terms. The shop has maintained a long-standing presence in the area, emphasizing authenticity and trust in every transaction.

Granters Pawn Shop provides on-site jewelry repair services through Minh, a master jeweler with over 35 years of experience. Services include resizing, soldering, stone setting, re-tipping, refurbishing, polishing, and cleaning. The business also offers an interest-free layaway program for fine jewelry, handbags, and watches, allowing customers to make a 10% down payment and complete purchases in monthly installments. Customers can receive instant cash offers with no appointment required, supported by an on-site appraiser.

The shop is a longstanding fixture in the San Leandro and El Cerrito communities, known for combining historical continuity with modern services, making luxury and financial solutions accessible to local residents.