Sunday, November 18, 2012
Are pawn shops becoming scam artists?
Due to the economy, pawn shops have become more valuable to consumers. But, are consumers really getting the deal the shops say they are, and who's really benefiting?
Merchandise that pawn shops acquire are from people who need money. Because of the high interest, a lot of people can't retrieve their valuables. Therefore, the shop keeps them. For the very few people that can pay the interest every month, it goes way beyond what the shop paid them for it. Some shops have taken to selling this merchandise at exorbitant prices, which could add up to them being double paid off of someone else's misfortune.
I have found that some pawn shops are selling merchandise that's almost equal to, if not more than, what you can get new and never been used in a store. Also, do the consumers get a good bargain, or is it the employees that get better bargains with getting first pick of everything that comes in and employee discounts? Since they are pricing these, they can put prices on items they want for much lower and use their discount. Hence, they put up the price for other consumers who often times don't get discounts. When they do, it's not a good deal since it's marked up for twice what is should be.
Should pawn shops be regulated? I say yes. To gain off of someone else's misfortune is bad enough, but then to hike prices higher than what discount retailers sell it for is a double whammy. People, let's get together, since we all love to shop in pawn shops. I've been shopping in them for years, and what they're doing now is deplorable.
Should employees be monitored as far as what they can put out and what they can keep? I think so. Should the managers and owners be held responsible? Yes. Thrift stores are regulated, and pawn shops are now a billion-dollar business and are given TV shows for just that. They make it very difficult for the customer to get their items back at a reasonable price. Vegas gives you better odds of winning than they do.
Merchandise that pawn shops acquire are from people who need money. Because of the high interest, a lot of people can't retrieve their valuables. Therefore, the shop keeps them. For the very few people that can pay the interest every month, it goes way beyond what the shop paid them for it. Some shops have taken to selling this merchandise at exorbitant prices, which could add up to them being double paid off of someone else's misfortune.
I have found that some pawn shops are selling merchandise that's almost equal to, if not more than, what you can get new and never been used in a store. Also, do the consumers get a good bargain, or is it the employees that get better bargains with getting first pick of everything that comes in and employee discounts? Since they are pricing these, they can put prices on items they want for much lower and use their discount. Hence, they put up the price for other consumers who often times don't get discounts. When they do, it's not a good deal since it's marked up for twice what is should be.
Should pawn shops be regulated? I say yes. To gain off of someone else's misfortune is bad enough, but then to hike prices higher than what discount retailers sell it for is a double whammy. People, let's get together, since we all love to shop in pawn shops. I've been shopping in them for years, and what they're doing now is deplorable.
Should employees be monitored as far as what they can put out and what they can keep? I think so. Should the managers and owners be held responsible? Yes. Thrift stores are regulated, and pawn shops are now a billion-dollar business and are given TV shows for just that. They make it very difficult for the customer to get their items back at a reasonable price. Vegas gives you better odds of winning than they do.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
What Role Does Age Have In Getting A Job?
This post is about jobs in my hometown of Jacksonville, FL. It's evident that there's a work shortage here. Is there a specific reason? Could not getting a job not be related to not having enough experience? You're too old? Or is it because they want to place someone in the position that you know, like a family member or a family friend, therefore not giving others a fair chance at the position? Every time a qualified person is turned down for a job, it's less revenue for the city. There are no taxes being paid, and the person eventually has to apply for unemployment and food stamps. So I'm asking, how have you been turned down for a job recently, and what do you feel was the reason? This doesn't just apply to here in Jacksonville, but wherever you live. I want this open to everyone
Labels: jobs, unemployment
Monday, November 08, 2004
More wires that I had to worry about tripping over.
I had to tape these wires together so I wouldn't trip over them.
The Beginning
How many of you have dealt with a company that cared less about your safety and more about their monetary gain? I've had ADT since 1991, and have given this company no problems; until I found out that my alarm system was wired completely wrong, thus jeopardizing the safety of my family. Instead of assisting me in this matter, Management and crew at ADT decided to lie, manipulate, threaten, and then terminate my service. I wrote to the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission with my complaints. This only angered them more. I find it very appauling that people could find satisfaction in doing such harmful, heartless, cruel things to people. Everything they say, everything you hear about customer service is a total lie. To say that they care about their customers is a joke. These pictures are evidence. This is how they left me.
