San Francisco Provident Loan Association

lhmbh 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

You Sould Give Them A Visit! – We were pleasantly surprised when we visited SF Provident Loan Association. It?s not your typical pawn shop! Our scheduled meeting for an appraisal with GIA Specialist Ben proved to be the best investment of time we?ve spent in quite sometime! Ben?s knowledge and attention to detail is unprecedented. He educated us as he took us step by step into the realm of what to look for with those four ?C?s? when it comes to selecting a diamond. It's true, they have a wonderful selection of jewelry. We?re... read more

joshnr2 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

AWESOME!!! – GREAT SERVICE. Ben was extremelyhelpful and knowledgeable.. I am quite uneducated in the field of diamiond buying but now know enough to handle myself.. I got a great deal on agreat set of earrings for my girlfriend I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to be treated fairly and wanting great service!!!! 

sp4ce 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Outstanding service – The friendly, honest, helpful staff really set me up. They performed a free informal appraisal of some jewelry I had purchased online, going so far as to pass me the loupe and point out all the characteristics in the stones that influenced their calculation. They also gave me an outstanding price on some jewelry they had in stock, and were completely upfront about the stones, declaring the inclusions and showing them to me without being asked. Definitely one of the best experiences I have had with a jew... read more

sqb 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Great for appraisals – I went to see Ben at SF Provident Loan for an insurance appraisal. He was very friendly, professional, and accomodating. I'd visit Ben and his colleagues again for any jewelry repair, loan, or appraisal needs. 

gracie88 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

The folks at Provident offered very professional services. They were straight forward as to the saleability of my item and offered me other options regarding the item sale from which to choose. They were also low key in their offer and approach and easy to deal with. An excellent resource for the sale of jewelry. 

peterb_insf 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

More helpful than the other places I visited. – When I made an appointment and went to their store I was a little worried because it is indeed a jewelry pawn shop, and I didn't think they would pay honest prices or do anything but try to take what I had for as little as possible. I don't know that much about jewelry, and was a bit afraid of being taken advantage of. I was pleasently suprised by how well they knew the history of what I had, and actually offered me substantially more than what the other, more posh stores would... read more

Contributor 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Editorial Review – Jewelry collateral lending business for those looking to buy, sell or make a loan on a piece of jewlery or fine art. 

daniel_rabb 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Amazing deals – A friend recommended that I buy a refurbished watch from these guys... ended up getting a rolex at about 15% of what i would have paid in a store... one of my most amazing buys ever... Made friends with the guy at the counter (Ben)... and he actually went out and found a new stone for my now wife's engagement ring. Again, an amazing deal: about 20% below the cost of Blue Nile diamonds... best price in town. I did not have to get a loan from them... but this would definitely be the first and only place to go f... read more

digitaldude 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Very Understanding and willing to help – when I was in a bit of a bind. The staff was very professional and was very willing to help educate me with jewlery terminology and diamond quality. They also pride themselves on CONFIDENTIALITY! I would recommend this place to anyone. I've never seen a pawn shop with Bulgari and Cartier in their display case.