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Pawnshops Carry Items Video Expensive Jewelry Machines Eslpod 1126 Cn

Id ESLPod_1126_CN
Episode Id ESLPod 1126
Episode Title Using a Pawnshop
Title Typical Items in a Pawnshop
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The "items" (objects) typically pawned are "generally" (usually) representative of the neighborhood where the pawnshop is located. In an "upscale" (with many rich people) neighborhood, pawnshops have many expensive items, but in "inner-city" (related to the poor areas of downtown in a large city) areas, the pawnshops offer less expensive items.

Most pawnshops carry gold and silver jewelry with "gemstones" (expensive rocks, such ased diamonds, rubies, and emeralds). Sometimes they value the items only at the value of the metal, but at other times they can sell the jewelry for higher prices. Many pawnshops also carry "household items" (things used in the home), especially "glassware" (fancy glass dishes and cups). "Tools" (objects used to perform work), and especially "power tools" (tools that use electricity) are common, and it is not unusual to see "pricy" (expensive) "leaf blowers" (machines that blow air to move leaves) and "carpentry" (woodworking; making things from wood) tools.

Electronics are becoming increasingly common at pawnshops. Some pawnshops carry computers, but cell phones, digital cameras, "GPS" (navigational) devices, and video game "consoles" (machines that allow people to play video games) are more common. Most pawnshops also carry musical instruments, video games, DVDs, and even CDs. In general, the pawnshops carefully check the quality and condition of items before they agree to accept them.

Few pawnshops carry clothing, although sometimes they will give money for wedding dresses, leather jackets, and "designer" (made by a design professional and sold at a high price) "accessories," such as boots, handbags, and belts.

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