We buy, sell and trade gold and silver jewelry, diamonds and other gemstones as well as Rolex and other fine watches. We have a huge selection of guitars and other stringed instruments, mixers, amplifiers, recording gear, stage equipment and more! L. Oppleman Pawn was founded in Lynchburg, VA by Jacob and Lena Oppleman and named after Lena Oppleman in 1890.

Their son, Ike Oppleman, took over operations during the 1920's. A young man named Aaron Somers began working at the pawnshop in the 1930's and fell in love with the business.

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History Report

L. Oppleman Pawn was founded in Lynchburg, VA by Jacob and Lena Oppleman and named after Lena Oppleman in 1890. Their son, Ike Oppleman, took over operations during the 1920's. A young man named Aaron Somers began working at the pawnshop in the 1930's and fell in love with the business. After Ike's passing, Aaron acquired L. Oppleman and continued the legacy, choosing to maintain the prestigious name of L. Oppleman as a staple business in Lynchburg, VA.His son, David Somers began working at the store in 1974, and took over operations after Aaron's passing in the mid 1980's.

Frequently asked Questions Report

A pawn is another term for a collateral loan. We lend money on items of value ranging from gold and diamond jewelry, musical instruments, televisions, electronics, tools, household items, firearms, and more. Loans are based on the value of the collateral. When a customer pays back the loan, their merchandise is returned to them.

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Please use the forms below to contact us with general questions or if you have had something stolen. L. Oppleman is required to submit pawned items to Lynchburg Police Department daily. Help us get your item returned to you!

Merce W.

Jan 27, 2022

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The staff is so rude, you would think with 6 people on the floor there would be at least one nice or helpful person. you walk in and it's like a black cloud of hate lol. i always leave there feeling gross. very weird vibes, especially if you're a woman

Lyle S.

Dec 15, 2018

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I mostly never have issues going in here, and I was a regular customer until about a week ago. The issue was that the young man that works in the music area tried to take pictures of me from a hiding spot behind the counter. Yes this sounds insane and I understand how it can. I was trying out guitars, because I was going to buy one for my son. I looked around because I knew they closed soon. That's when I saw a phone with the flash snapping pictures and heard the noise of the pictures.

I just wanted to no why.he then told me to "take my stealing ass on home" I'm thinking he thought I was stealing, second of all this is NOT the way to handle stealing or a robbery. SAD.

Mr. Star Wars Guy M.

Feb 28, 2018

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One of my favorite pawn shops in all of Virginia. I particularly enjoy their new firearm salesman and firearms department. They are very informative, helpful, and polite when doing business with. I will continue to do business with L Opperman.

Lynchburg R.

Jan 19, 2014

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Terrible customer service on the buying end. I have never "pawned" anything so I cannot speak on that end. But, these guys are retail or better on everything I have looked at there from ATV's, Guns, Tools, Computers, etc etc. They are very proud of the junk they have and will not budge a penny. Act as if they are doing you a favor trying to screw you. RUDE AND ARROGANT STAFF!

Brittney G.

Aug 07, 2013

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Great array of services: renting equipment, reselling or purchasing used merchandise, and getting a loan through certain personal items as a form of collateral. My husband and I frequent this place. The staff are friendly and easy going, and they have a great, decent quality selection of items.

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