About Folmar’s
Folmar’s is Tallahassee, Florida’s most trusted name in the pawn business. With over 40 years of reliable customer service and two convenient locations in the Capital City, Folmar’s has established a strong reputation for fair and honest dealings with everyone who walks in the door. Whether buying, selling, or trading, Folmar’s offers full discretion and well researched market-driven prices for goods.
More than just a pawn shop, Folmar’s is widely regarded as one of Tallahassee’s leading experts in firearms, jewelry, and fine watches. With a full selection of merchandise and the capacity to fulfill custom orders for various products, Folmar’s is proud to offer customers a level of service that exceeds expectations.
Folmar’s also provides customers competitive rates and fast processing for check cashing and money orders. Payroll checks, personal checks, student loan checks and various government payments are all accepted. With reliable payment systems and experience you can count on, Folmar’s commitment to helping customers get their cash is second to none.
Since 1978, the Folmar’s family has been proud to serve the residents of Tallahassee for all their pawn related needs. Whether you are looking to find value in your assets, discover an item you’ve been looking for, or work with a trusted staff to solve your immediate financial needs, the Folmar’s team is ready to help you. Come see the folks at Folmar’s, and discover why people say their stores are “More than you might expect.”
About Alex Folmar
Alex Folmar is a second generation pawnbroker from Tallahassee, Florida. His family owned business, Folmar’s Gun & Pawn, was established there by his father, Mark Folmar, in 1978. Much like his father, pawnbroking has been Folmar’s life’s work. He began working at the family pawn store as a teenager and today manages two locations and over a dozen team members. He began a full-time career at Folmar’s after graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University in 2006. Folmar is an expert watch and diamond buyer and has vast experience in the marketing and finance side of the pawn business. In addition to helping steer the family stores, Folmar is also an engaging leader in his community and across the pawn industry. He is a graduate of Leadership Tallahassee Class 37 and of the Jim Moran Institute’s Small Business Executive Program. Folmar is also on the Board of Directors for the Florida Pawnbrokers Association and a member of the National Pawnbrokers Association. When not working at the Folmar’s stores, he is most often found spending time with his family. Folmar is a proud husband to his wife Kelly and father of two children, Madison and Carter. He is an avid outdoorsman and greatly enjoys exploring the landscapes of Florida with his wife and kids.
