2006-07-16 04:00:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
They can be. If they are conscientious in getting ID from everyone, and cooperate with police in tracking down stolen goods, then they perform a useful service in helping people with temporary cash flow problems. In Flagstaff, the pawnbroker knows every Navajo craftsman and essentially acts as his banker. Pawn jewelry is a standard item of property for many Navajos. They make pieces specifically to be pawned; sometimes redeemed, sometimes not.
The good thing about pawning property is if your cash problem is indeed temporary, you don't have to give up something you love permanently. If I have to get cash out of the things I inherited from Steve to see me through until I get a new job, I will pawn them before I will sell them.
2006-07-16 04:15:31 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honest ones perform as a lender, secured by an asset.
Unfortunately, many are "fences"
2006-07-16 04:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the crocks nead someplace to take all their stolden merchendise.
2006-07-16 04:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by spidyguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! They are basically fences for burglers.
2006-07-16 04:02:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋