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Brain, Marshall. "How Pawnshops Work." 23 August 2001. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://money.howstuffworks.com/pawnshop.htm> 10 May 2008.
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1.
Introduction to How Pawnshops Work
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What's the Deal?
3.
How Much Will You Give Me...
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Is This Information Correct?
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Paper Work
6.
Interest Rate
7.
Smart Business
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Incredible Bargains!
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