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To want my jewellery back?

41 replies

ineedagasmask · 15/06/2020 17:32

I was really stuck for cash one month so I pawned my mums old wedding and engagement rings(she passed away years ago so these are quite sentimental) . This was for a Short term period, a few days only. I paid off the loan very quickly online just as lockdown started, shop then shut so couldn’t collect it. The company have had my jewellery all this time even though no outstanding loan on it. They do not have plans to open the shop until late July/August so they will have held it for nearly 5 months. I really want it back now. Would I be unreasonable to invoice then my fees for holding my jewellery. Surely they could have had someone in sending stuff out tracked/ special delivery to customers like myself. AIBU or are they? l

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LastRoloIsMine · 15/06/2020 17:34

Your items are safe and they will open the store soon so YABU.

Shoxfordian · 15/06/2020 17:36

Yabu as you'll be able to get it back once the shop reopens

mybowelshatepregnancy · 15/06/2020 17:53

Your fees for them holding your jewellery? What fees?

Have you actually contacted them about it?

tillytoodles1 · 15/06/2020 17:56

At least they're safe where they are
Imagine if they got lost in the post

ButtWormHole · 15/06/2020 17:59

They’re clearly not that sentimental if you had to pawn them. There are a million ways to get money quickly and this is what you chose? Yabu to be annoyed now. They’re safe. You’ll get them back

EmeraldShamrock · 15/06/2020 18:02

They might place an additional fee for storage. Ask them but they'll think you're bonkers.

TheThingWithFeathers · 15/06/2020 18:09

Would I be unreasonable to invoice then my fees for holding my jewellery.

Confused Surely if anything they would invoice you?

CalmdownJanet · 15/06/2020 18:12

Definitely invoice them for your fees and make sure to come back and let us know how that goes 😂

nowlook · 15/06/2020 18:15

If I were you, I would contact them to make sure that they acknowledge that all monies are paid and that they will keep the items separately from others in their possession, marked clearly as being your property, in case they become insolvent in the interim. If at the same time you also say that you are prepared to arrange for collection of the items now, they might put you in the "too much trouble" pile and allow it.

WhenISnappedAndFarted · 15/06/2020 18:16

YABU. Like others have said - they're safe and you'll get them back when the shop reopens. It's not the shops fault what's happened.

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ineedagasmask · 15/06/2020 18:20

No, because they are holding my jewellery which I owe zero money on now

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ineedagasmask · 15/06/2020 18:21

Buttwormhole I was trying to get money quickly to feed my family in a way that I could pay back as soon as possible. They are sentimental and by using them in this way does not diminish that

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ineedagasmask · 15/06/2020 18:21

Thank you Nowlook that was my concern also, that they go bust

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CodenameVillanelle · 15/06/2020 18:22

Don't be daft

dottiedodah · 15/06/2020 18:22

If you phone them you should be able to pay for the items ,and they will be secured for you to collect once they re open .I am in a similar position to you ,as I pawned my bracelet to get some quick cash for an emergency ,and Lockdown occurred! Dont worry they will be perfectly safe where they are . The one I used is open in the mornings for telephone calls only and they will put your mind at rest .

nowlook · 15/06/2020 18:24

It's a legitimate concern @ineedagasmask, particularly in the current climate.

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ineedagasmask · 15/06/2020 18:24

Dottiedidah I paid the loan off after 4 days in March

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OscarWildesCat · 15/06/2020 18:26

YABU, you will get them back. I don’t understand why you think they owe you money when they have the items?.

MissConductUS · 15/06/2020 18:27

Unless your written agreement with them allows you to charge them fees in this circumstance you haven't a leg to stand on.

As PP said, ring them. They should have someone answering the phone or returning voice mails.

EmeraldShamrock · 15/06/2020 18:27

I don't think OP is worried but looking for compensation. OP I'm sure your jewellery didnt enter their head when lockdown happened. I think it is very silly to expect compensation.
I paid lots of therapies and clubs pre lockdown it is like me asking for any interest they made on my cash in their account while service is suspended. Hmm

Lipz · 15/06/2020 18:31

You want to invoice them for having them? Really? Seriously? Like give you money? Surely not? I think I'd just be hoping that they haven't sold them. So don't be silly about invoicing them, are you just looking for ways of getting free cash?

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ineedagasmask · 15/06/2020 18:37

I dint think some people have read my post correctly or maybe it’s not clear. I do not owe them any money I have paid the loan off online just as lockdown hit. (For example you lent someone £20 and took their watch as contingency, they paid you the £20 back (plus any ageee fees/ interest) expecting to get their watch back but you still have their watch)

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mybowelshatepregnancy · 15/06/2020 18:38

No, We understand, we just think it's ridiculous. You can't make up fees to charge them with no agreement.

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ineedagasmask · 15/06/2020 18:39

I paid the loan in good faith surely they should try to give customers who have paid , their possessions back some how ? I’m now really worried they will go bust and I’ll lose my items. I have tried calling and emailing but zero response

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RedRed9 · 15/06/2020 18:40

I can see why you’re stressing, I would too. But no one could have foreseen this situation.

Have you spoken to them directly and asked if there’s any way you could arrange collection early?