Editorial Policy

ConsolePawn Research publishes console pawn value guidance that is independent, transparent, and actionable. This policy outlines how we keep commercial interests separate from editorial decisions.

Mission

Provide practical, data-driven pawn value guidance that console owners can trust when negotiating with local shops.

Independence

  • Editorial priorities, topic selection, and pricing conclusions are made without advertiser input.
  • Affiliate relationships, when present, are disclosed and never influence coverage or valuations.
  • Sponsored placements are labeled clearly and governed by separate agreements.

Sourcing & Attribution

We use public data only and protect individual sellers’ privacy by citing sources generically (e.g., “pawn shop quotes,” “completed sales”). Every guide includes original analysis, commentary, and negotiation context beyond the raw numbers.

Quality Control

  1. Data Validation: Analysts review each batch for sample size, outliers, and consistency.
  2. Editorial Review: Editors ensure clarity, reader empathy, and alignment with our methodology.
  3. Final Checks: Accessibility, structured data, and internal links are verified before publishing.

Updates & Freshness

Monthly refreshes occur during the first week of each month. High-impact guides may update sooner when market demand shifts significantly. Every article displays the last update date, Batch ID, and changelog entry.

Corrections

Verified issues are corrected promptly and logged at /corrections. Readers can request fixes by emailing [email protected].

Conflict of Interest

Team members must disclose any financial relationships with pawn chains, marketplaces, or hardware manufacturers. Conflicts result in reassignment or disclosure within the article.

User Feedback

Feedback powers our roadmap. Submit requests via the contact form. We track response times and incorporate recurring requests into upcoming batches.