Outrageous Malfunction

So says Rami Grunbaum, Seattle Times editor:

Pawn X-Change, which expects revenues of $38 million this year, seeks to separate itself from the stereotype of the dingy and disreputable pawnshop. Power tools, guitars, TV and electronics — but no firearms — are carefully arrayed around a well-lit store staffed by cordial employees wearing company shirts.

I wonder if Wade’s is disreputable? source