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for use in their daily transactions. To ensure that money was circulated, the Hong Kong
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in the counter. Clients need to hand over their mortgaged properties at the pawning counter. This design is meant to emphasize the superior status of the pawnbroker in the transaction. Another reason for setting a high counter is for security, as it is hard for passers-by and clients to see the
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Association has more than 161 members; combined with non-member pawnshops, there are approximately 250 pawn shops in Hong Kong. Pawnshops are mainly located on
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strengthened its regulations on pawnshops and drafted pawn legislation. Since then, pawnbrokers are required to operate as licensed establishments. As a result, the industry's appeal was widened.
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looking to pawn items. Pawnshops must keep digital records of all exchanges, and if any suspicious items are found in the pawnshop, the shop must immediately notify the
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643:"Behind the Screen Doors of Hong Kong's Pawn Shops, Centuries of Tradition"
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641:Chan, Cardin; DeWolf, Christopher (2 May 2018).
393:Chan, Cardin; DeWolf, Christopher (2 May 2018).
473:"HK pawnbroker sees growth in ancient industry"
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