[Jewelry making - Article 00129] - Re: [Orchid] Can a Pawshop Legally Sell Our Stolen Goods?

[RCP]

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    I understand that the magic word is "knowingly" Where I am the local
    law is supposed to make a sweep ever once in a while, supposed to let
    pawn shops know what has been reported stolen and if possible s/n,
    Description and any identifying marks, but like most things doesn't
    always work. If you spot something and bring it to the attention of
    the pawnbroker he can always say he didn't know it was stolen. I have
    an acquaintance lost several high dollar rifles and shotguns,
    received payment from the insurance co., replaced the stolen items
    and later found them for sale in a pawn shop. He just left them
    because he thought it would be more trouble than worth. It does
    depend on state, county, and city as to what can be done about it.
    Pawn shops transport items across several states for sale if it is
    know that the item is stolen or suspected to be stolen. I have found
    electric tools and items clearly marked that the items came from New
    York or Chicago to Texas for sale. I imagine that jewelry is broken
    down and if the jewels are worthwhile sold piecemeal and the metal
    milted and sold or used. Very valuables go to different states or eve
    out of the country. Diamonds, emeralds, rubies and other good quality
    stones are sold as separate item. I had a friend in the pawn business
    and most stuff they would throw in melt pots with stones still in the
    rings, bracelets or what not and simply scoop the stones off the top.
    A very interesting business. 

Ray

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