Roy Peretz (born 28 December 1962), a South African businessman, tv and radio personality and the owner of

Roy Peretz
Born 28 December 1962

a pawn shop "Cash inn", which was featured as a series on the History Channel.

Early Life

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Roy Peretz was born in Tel Aviv, Israel. He pursued chemical engineering and successfully started Peretz Manufacturing, a chemical company that he established in 1988, he then ventured into the pawn industry in South Africa in 1999.

Career

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LoanCorp

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Peretz entered the pawn industry by opening a small shop called LoanCorp between the years of 1999-2012, dealing in gold and silver.

Cash Inn

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Over time, he expanded and eventually established Cash Inn in 2009, a larger pawn shop in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. Cash Inn specializes in high-value items, including diamonds, luxury watches, gold, and rare collectibles.

Pawn Stars

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In April 2013, Cash Inn was featured on the History Channels "Pawn Stars South Africa" which aired for four years until they ended filming in 2017.

Podcast and Radio

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Peretz had his own show "Roy and Friends" on Chai Fm and featured on the breakfast show as well as "Pawn stars unplugged" on Hot Fm.

Personal Life

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An environmental enthusiast, Peretz is a member of the Riviera Aquatic Club and enjoys water sports. He regularly visits the Vaal River with his family

Legacy

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Roy Peretz has been credited with bringing a new perspective to the South African pawn industry through his TV appearances and innovative business practices. His work has highlighted the cultural and historical significance of items traded in pawn shops, earning him recognition beyond South Africa.

References

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  1. TVSA: Pawn Stars South Africa
  2. History Channel South Africa: Pawn Stars SA Production Overview.