On Schedule 1, the Pawn Shop is among the highest-value places for players who need to get rid of surplus equipment and take some fast money. However, over the last while, many players have reported that the Pawn Shop dude, Mick Lubbin, occasionally vanishes without explanation. This can be infuriating—particularly when you’re relying on the shop to clear stock or get some good bargains. If you’ve run into this issue, don’t worry. There are a few common reasons why Mick might be gone, and several simple ways to get him back behind the counter.
Why is the Pawn Shop Guy Missing
A lot of players have been running into the same issue in Schedule 1 the Pawn Shop guy is nowhere to be found. It’s been a big headache since the Pawn Shop is one of the best spots to offload items for a solid price. There are usually great deals to be made there, but with the shopkeeper missing, it throws a wrench into things.
There are typically two main reasons why Mick, the Pawn Shop manager, might not be around. First, you could have too much heat on you. If the cops are actively after you and the area has seen a lot of shootouts, most NPCs Mick included will go into hiding to avoid the chaos.
If that’s not the issue, he might just be tied up with another dealer. When that happens, he’ll temporarily disappear from the shop, usually for a day or two, sometimes a bit longer.
How to Solve the Pawn Shop Guy Missing Issue
The thing with this NPC is that whenever he has to meet someone for a deal, he leaves the Pawn Shop to handle it. That means he won’t be at the store until he’s done.
To get him back in the shop, you’ll need to remove him from your list of active dealers. Here’s how to do it:
- Open your phone.
- Go to the Dealers section.
- Scroll down until you find Mick Lubbin.
- Click the X next to his name to remove him.
- Save your game.
After that, head to your bed and sleep. When you wake up the next day, go check the shop—Mick should be back behind the counter.
If you’ve got a lot of heat on you, most NPCs will steer clear including the dealers in the Warehouse and the Pawn Shop guy. One of the best ways to get things back to normal is to lay low and avoid the cops for a few days. Once the heat dies down and the police lose interest, the dealers and shopkeepers will usually start showing up and doing business with you again.
Sometimes, the reason the Pawn Shop guy is missing in Schedule 1 might just be a bug. If that’s the case, one of the easiest fixes is to save your game, close it completely, then restart and load your save file. That usually clears things up, and Mick should be back at the Pawn Shop like normal.
