Kokomo's Local Trade Post
Blue Diamond Trade Post is a locally and family-owned pawn shop in Kokomo, Indiana, built on honest offers and no-pressure service.
How We Got Started
Blue Diamond Trade Post has 40 years of experience to give Kokomo residents a straightforward, local alternative to big-box retailers and online marketplaces for buying, selling, and trading everyday valuables. From jewelry and gold to tools and electronics, the shop filled a gap for people who wanted a fair, face-to-face deal instead of shipping valuables off to a stranger. Over the years, word spread beyond Kokomo, and today the shop serves customers from across the State of Indiana who are looking for the same honest, no-pressure approach.
The Person Behind the Counter
The founder is a person who wanted to build a pawn shop that treated every customer with respect, regardless of what they walked in with or how much it was worth. He had seen too many people talked down to or rushed through a sale elsewhere, and set out to do things differently — taking the time to explain every offer in plain language and never pressuring anyone to accept a deal that didn't feel right. That commitment shaped the shop's day-to-day culture, from how staff greet customers to how they handle a $20 trade the same as a $2,000 one. Today, under new ownership, carries that same philosophy forward for the Kokomo community.
"We treat every person who walks through that door the way we'd want to be treated — no games, no pressure, just an honest answer." — Owner
Decades of Hands-On Experience
The team at Blue Diamond Trade Post brings 40 years of combined industry experience to every appraisal and transaction, covering jewelry, gold and silver, coins, tools, electronics, instruments, and vehicles. That hands-on knowledge means customers get a straightforward, informed assessment instead of a guess.
What You Can Expect From Us
Relationship-Driven We build long-term relationships with our customers, not one-time transactions — many people come back year after year because they know what to expect.
Proactive, Not Reactive Our staff flags potential issues or better options upfront, rather than waiting for a customer to ask the right question.
Full Ownership If there's a question about an item's value or condition, our team sees it through to a clear answer instead of passing the customer along.
Fast, Clear Communication Whether it's a quick phone call or an in-store conversation, we explain offers and terms in plain language, with no fine print surprises.
Where We Serve, and How Pricing Works
Blue Diamond Trade Post serves customers throughout Kokomo, Indiana and the surrounding State of Indiana. Whether you're stopping in from across town or driving in from another part of the state, the same honest, no-pressure process applies to every visit.
Pricing on every item is based on factors like condition, demand, and current market value, assessed in person at the time of your visit. We don't publish fixed price lists because every item and every deal is different — but every offer is explained clearly before you decide.
Ready to Talk? We're Easy to Reach.
No pressure, no obligation — just stop in or reach out and we'll walk you through your options.
