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Consumer choice in Elgin

September 14, 2010 | Illinois, alternatives, industry | Comments (0)

A pawn shop gets approval to compete with payday and title lenders.  The way it should be.  From the story

With a buffet of payday loan stores, auto title loan locations and “cash for gold” joints dotting Elgin, does the city really need a pawnshop?

The Elgin City Council answered that question Wednesday night with a yes, saying pawnshops have tougher regulations, charge lower interest rates than loan stores and could provide people strapped for cash with a viable and safe alternative.

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