About Us About Us BUY, SELL & PAWN YOUR PRE-OWNED ITEMS Granters Pawn Shop is one of the oldest operating businesses in El Cerrito, CA. Buying, Selling and Loaning money in downtown friendly El Cerrito since it was opened in 1943 by the founder – Bob Granter. Old man Granter was a very eccentric person with a passion for quality musical instruments & fine jewelry. It has been said that at any given time. Mr.