Pawnbroker
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Estimates pawn or pledge value of articles, such as jewelry,
cameras, and musical instruments, and lends money to customer:
Examines article to determine condition and worth. Weighs gold
or silver articles on coin scales or employs acid tests to
determine carat content and purity to verify value of articles.
Inspects diamonds and other gems for flaws and color, using
loupe (magnifying glass). Assigns pledge value to article based
on knowledge of values or listing of wholesale prices. Reejcts
articles in unsatisfactory condition or having no pledge value.
Issues pledge tickets and keeps record of loans. Computes
interest when pledges are redeemed or etxended.
Sells unredeemed
pledged ietms. May examine customer's identification and record
thumbprints for police reports. May testify in court proceedings
involving stoeln merchandise.
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