I have been a Customer of Empire Loan for over 20 years...I also worked for the competition 25 years ago. I have dealt with Pawn shops in approximately 6 states. I have used at one time or another all thepast and present Pawn Shops in the Boston Area, and surrounding areas. I am a Malcohm Baldridge Service Award Winner ( Ritz-Carlton, Boston) , So I understand quite fully what it takes to give 5-Star Service.
1) The Store Cleanliness is Impeccable .windows , counters, floors , etc
are well maintained.
2) The Staff is made up of Diverse , Intelligent People- Who are good at
what they do.
3) Michael Goldstein is the Owner. Mr. Goldstein makes sure his staff is a direct reflection of who he is..A Decent Hard Working Person, who has a heart (Rare to find Pawn Shop Owners with a Heart, Integrity, and Knowledge. All in one.Period
4)They try to help EVERYONE!! I have read some reviews that were in my opinion, Unfair. I have personally watched Mr. Goldstein accept Items that , NO ONE IN THERE RIGHT MIND WOULD ACCEPT. I can assure you Mr. Goldstein IS in his right mind. But his willingness to try to help people that bring in Items, some really with no true value, is UNMATCHED.
5) SAFE- Your Items are safe. I have brought many Family heirlooms of great value, and have never had a problem with the return of my Items. The Staff handles everyone's property with care.
6) Most of the Staff has been with Mr. Goldstein for years . When you enter the store the energy is heartfelt .
7)Community Service- Mr. Goldsteins contributions to the Community can not be contained in one Review. Simply He is an active contributor to many communities . He has shops in many Towns and Cities.
8) He is NOT A GHOST OWNER . He is accessible for all his locations in the case that something needs his attention.
9) He is a Father, A Husband, A Successful Business Man, And a Personnel Friend .
10) The Jewelry is awesomely priced. Stand and watch one of his Sale specials, (He has them from time to time) The Shops become a feeding frenzy..Especially for other local jewelers who take advantage of his low pricing, so they can buy stuff and jack up the price when they display it in their store. Really!!
11) They say "You can't make Everyone Happy All The Time, But Some of the people, some of the time" In my Opinion, Empire Loan makes MANY PEOPLE HAPPY, All The Time..Tell Them J.P. LaPierre sent you! read more