so here's a french law for you. no pawn shops! due to userous actions by pawnsters, it was outlawed. the french, being a bit socialist, created a national pawn system. call them, tell them what you want to sell. they give you half the market value. after a yr, if not redeemed, a national auction is held to sell your stuff. if it brings more than they paid you, they give u the gain, minus a commission. a painting may appreciate after a yr and you make out like a bandit. no electronics accepted, because of price drops. they even had a machine to steam clean a mattress after pawning. the system is designed to promote equality and parity and even out the ups and downs of the free-markets. our guide said pawn activity increased dramatically in the 2008 world economic downturn.
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