Texas bullion sales documented

[hoarder]

Here in Texas, when you sell bullion to a dealer he is required to see your drivers license and document the sale to help police track burglary suspects.

[Halophyte]

Here in Texas, when you sell bullion to a dealer he is required to see your drivers license and document the sale to help police track burglary suspects.


Does Texas have a serious problem with bullion theft ?


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[hoarder]

Does Texas have a serious problem with bullion theft ?


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Not that I know of. I think some idiot with good intentions came up with this idea and got it stuck in some piece of legislation. Maybe it's an extension of the anti-fencing laws that apply to pawn shops.

[Halophyte]

No problem, buy it, hide it, say you sold it. Beat em' at their own silly game.


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