McTamney's is Toronto's #1 pawn shop, serving the city since 1860. It specializes in jewellery, guitars, and vintage items, and offers cash loans, appraisals, and repair services. Customers report a surprisingly great experience, stating the place can be trusted as far as pawn shops are concerned. The staff are described as kind, understanding, polite, professional, and personally helpful, making customers feel comfortable and not embarrassed. They are well-versed, particularly in guitars, offering helpful information and prepping instruments so they are ready to play. Staff are also prompt and very helpful in correspondence, willing to lay items aside for customers. Transactions are fantastic from start to finish, with items exactly as described and beautifully packaged. Customers leave feeling they can absolutely trust the staff and recommend them highly, with many planning to shop again.
I bought a vintage guitar-(that I have been looking for awhile); Ollie was great-he guided me and answered ALL my questions. When I arrived at store both Matheu and Ollie helped me greatly. Matheus went out of his way and helped me tremendously Thank you both Wonderful experience. Highly recommended
December 2025
Made it within 20 mins before close and got a great deal. Thank you Austin!
October 2025
I have been a customer at the pawn shop for a couple years. Obviously nobody wants to pawn and it can make you feel small. All of the staff have kind and understanding without making you feel embarrassed. Very polite and professional. Also there is a lovely Indian girl who works there. She is really kind.
