According to the sign (PENHORES) there's a pawnbroker shop in this downtown Lisbon building. A business that might have flourished after four years of imposed austerity on people.
There was a big pawn broker business near where I used to live and they were also doing a lively business a few years ago. They are still in business so I think they still do a brisk trade.
Pawnbrokers seem to do well in all times but especially during down times. I remember when you could visit a pawn shop and get some really good deals. Then they got computers. Now, there are no more "deals."
Maybe I should pawn some of my old film cameras? Nah. They'll be antiques soon!
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i love that purply-blue building and that lamp!
Yes, I agree probably a good business nowadays. I like the blue building though.
There was a big pawn broker business near where I used to live and they were also doing a lively business a few years ago. They are still in business so I think they still do a brisk trade.
Great looking building and colorful, too!! I really like it and a wonderful capture as always, Jose!! Hope your week is going well!! Enjoy!!
It seems there is always some who make a living from the less fortunate. I must say, it's a beautiful building.
Pawnbrokers seem to do well in all times but especially during down times. I remember when you could visit a pawn shop and get some really good deals. Then they got computers. Now, there are no more "deals."
Maybe I should pawn some of my old film cameras? Nah. They'll be antiques soon!
I think I have seen this building on my Lisbon images as well. Such a great city and architecture.
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A pretty shade for a building.
Love the building. Guess if you are short a pawnbroker is a help if you have anything worth while to pawn.
The buildings are so beautiful. I could look at them for hours.
Pawnbrokers seem more like over-priced antique stores here.
What a beautiful blue building.
In Italian it is 'pegno', which is almost the same...
Love the architecture.
I love that blue building.
Wow. Even pawnshops in your city look classy!
The blue building behind also looks formidable.
The blue is a stunning contrast to the building beside it.
Wonderful blue building.
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I love the blue building and the angles taken on your last photograph.
This is an interesting blue color. The building owners seem to love color.
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