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Equipment guide

Showcases & retail displays

Good displays make inventory easy to see and practical for staff to manage. Choose fixtures for your floor plan, access routine and the items you actually sell.

Illustrative watches and gold jewelry arranged on green velvet inside a glass display case
Illustrative shop scene

Measure the route and the space

Record the case footprint, aisle clearance, counter height and door swing. Measure the delivery route too, including doorways, stairs and corners. Confirm whether the shipment arrives assembled and who handles unloading and placement.

Test visibility and access

Consider glare, shelf adjustment, lighting, interior clearance and where staff stand while opening the case. Ask how locks and keys are managed and whether replacement components are available.

Illustrative vintage cameras on illuminated glass shelves in a brass-framed display cabinet
Illustrative shop scene

Compare delivered cost

A fixture quote can change once freight, liftgate delivery, assembly, lighting and installation are included. Photograph the delivery packaging and follow the supplier’s damage-reporting instructions if anything arrives damaged.

Compare these details

  • External and usable interior dimensions
  • Shelf load limits and adjustability
  • Lock design and replacement-key process
  • Lighting, power and glass specifications
  • Freight, assembly and damage-reporting terms

Ask before buying

  • Will the case fit through our delivery route fully assembled?
  • Which parts can we replace without replacing the entire case?
  • What is the complete delivered and installed cost?

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General purchasing considerations from PawnShopSoftware.com. Supplier links identify places to explore; we have not independently tested the products. Confirm current specifications with the supplier and compatibility with your software provider.

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