My family, friends and I have had a couple of occasions to use Chetco Trader pawnshop in Brookings Oregon. Whether purchase or pawn. I have to say, (and they are under new ownership) that the quality of service that we have gotten is beyond my expectations they even unlocked the door and reopened one time to make a payment. They've been professional, gracious, kind and understanding with both male and female friends. The newly remodeled interior makes it easy to browse and shop. Its clean and always someone to ask if you need any help and to answer any questions. They are fair on pricing whether you're buying or pawning. They started taking credit cards over the phone recently and the quality of their customer service has been exemplary and I highly recommend them. I will do business with them again if I am in need for that kind of service. Please don't take it out on the new owners any past bad experiences. Thank you for working in and for our community. read more

Sam is a real genuine trailer park trash piece of garbage. I pawned a bluetooth speaker back in September while in Brookings on vacation from south Florida. After the transaction was completed, I was wondering why they refused to shake my hand. I was misidentified as a sexual offender after a botched background check on me while trying to make an honest livelihood at Fat Irish as a cook, owned by Jay and Mary Trost, the biggest criminals in Curry County. My fingerprints were submitted and more than likely given to Brookings PD, Curry County Sheriff or the Oregon State Police. I have absolutely no affiliation with this guy and have no sexual related charges on my record. I nearly got killed over this mishap..this is currently an ongoing civil lawsuit. read more

I went in there to ask for some help with jewelry identification. Sam was more than willing to help me identify my items, without asking for anything in return. I offered him some cash, and he said no, "He just wanted to help me out." Very cool Sam. Thank you. You did help me out! I don't know what the deal is with other reviews on here (apparently Gia J. has a bias against bikers or something?); but I will CERTAINLY be doing business with Chetco Trader often in the future. Sams service is friendly, prices are unbeatable, and the product selection in the store is great! I suggest checking out Chetco Trader when looking for any gear! read more

This pawn shop is by far the worst one I've been to on the west coast. I got $10 dollars on a silver bracelet wich is less than the price of silver. Then he said no to buying a gold money clip with a diamond in it that was brand new never taken out of the box with all it's paperwork and the price tag still on it. They were selling a Ibanez bass that retails for $50 for $300. I don't understand how it's legal to do this or more importantly what kind of people do you have to be to open a business just to rip people off in there desperate time of need. I'm scared of what I would do to the fat guy that if I ever saw him again. read more

Hi people.. I'm Ken.. Better known as Washington.. I half to say,,,since Sam took over the store it's been great, not that it wasn't before, but boy they make getting a loan painless, and they are very fair on there loans ,,,they will take the time to make it right with you, and they stand behind there word.. I have had nothing butt good experiences, and feel like I made some friends.. Check them out before you go shopping any where else,, I have gotten some super deals.. Thanks guys for all your help when I needed it.. Washington.. P. S. I'm a guy.. L. O. L.. read more

I went in to buy a sander. I was asked what i was doing and i told them. I was doing a project with some kids to raise money for a school function. Not only did they give me an amazing deal, but before the transaction was thru they donated the sander, scrap paint,and wood trimmings. They wanted to be apart of the cause and a community help. They both were so nice! Thank you so much for caring. I know where to go if i need their services in the future. i reccomend them! read more

I have been dealing with Chetko Traders for the last for five years. I have bought innumerable bits of miscellaneous and unique goods from them. Sam is always been squared away honest and dealt with me and very honorable manner. He is in a tough business and the nature of it means he can't make everybody happy all the time. If you come there with reasonable expectations and want to do business with an honest man, you can not do better than Chetko traders. read more

"GIA" you dont know what YOURE talking about! Brookings doesnt even have a strip club you twit! These guys give fair value considering they are running a pawn shop and people need to realize you get about half the real value of your item. Sam is very friendly, and I have nothing to put good to say about him. Gia's, "looking at the lady's up and down" comment is a bunch of crap. Plain and simple these guys treat others fairly. read more

Sorry Kathleen, I do a Job work class for the high school here and they do not know much. but I give all the kids that come to work and learn a huge A++ effort at least they try and not just sit around playing video games..You might want to think about some things before you say something we maybe not be perfect 100% all the time but as with most small bizz owners we all try hard.. I see that most places you go to you do not like read more

Seriously some of the nicest people ever. Bought a tv from them a week ago, got it home and it didn't work. Brought it back a couple days later and they helped me try and fix it but it was a goner. They replaced the tv with another at no cost to me. I am super impressed with this shop and will be going back again. read more

I ordered my Sig Sauer P365 from the east coast and had it drop shipped to (FFL) Chetco Trader. They called me when the gun arrived and made the paperwork and pick-up super easy. If you're going to order a gun have it drop shipped to Chetco Trader. Can't go wrong with customer service they provide. read more

Chetco Trader has a New Owner Sam Prudden just Purchased the Pawn Shop so if you need a loan come by we will be doing pawns everyday from now on, we are changing a lot in the store and putting new inventory into the store come by and check it out.... Congratulations Sam read more

Sam and his crew are extremely helpful. Sam is my go to guy when I have questions about something I want, or something I need more information on. Not your run of the mill Pawn Shop. Full service and very knowledgeable about guns. He's a true American. read more

What a great staff, helpful and friendly. Got top dollar for my items. And then managed to pick up a couple items for myself. Staff was full of knowelge and helped me pick out the best Home defense item that works great for me. read more

the negative reviews are a shame, the staff is very friendly at the shop. as far as the comment on the phone call, the owner does a job experience program for the high school and they are learning on the job read more

Always a great help! They always have pretty cool stuff that are never over priced like most pawn shops are, love their great deals.

Most knowledgeable staff. Good inventory that is always rotating. Negotiable and friendly staff. Must stop by if in Brookings~!