Posh Pawn

[jennyjoan]

Can anybody enlighten me as to how not only the above pawn shop but posh can afford to LOAN a sum of money - then if the person who owns comes back - how do the pawn shop makes money.

I am guessing a bit of interest - my brothers used to pawn their suits at the weekend - probably for £1.50 - I am assuming they had to pay £2.50 - would that be correct.

[Buenchico]

All explained here:
http://www.thenpa.com/how_pawnbroking_works.asp

Any news on the doggie situation, Conne?

[BlackadderV]

I can't verify your figures but you are correct as regards interest. Pawn shops today will only accept gold/silver/jewelry, but at one time they would accept anything saleable. The nursery rhyme 'pop goes the weasel' comes from 'pop' to pawn and 'weasel', a corruption of 'whistle', cockney rhyming slang for 'whistle and flute', meaning suit.

[jennyjoan]

Oh bless you Chris - no luck on the doggie.

I am missing Mr Harv for getting me out to walk hence my weight gain.

I am getting so many negativity from friends and one from a family member saying I am not TIED DOWN now.

I am trying to honour their views that I will try for a doggie after Xmas, after a weekend break with other friends and maybe 4 days abroad.

Then I can say I am ready for my new member of my family. they can like or lick it.

[Buenchico]

You tell 'em, Conne!