I doubt you can find a real bargain in pawn shops. They know what bullion is worth - its their profession to know. What happened with this guy you met, IDK.
Better luck you may have at flea markets or garage sales. There people sometimes dont realise whats real jewellery and what isnt. Its up to you if you want to take advantage of that.
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In Australia I am not so sure. There is a LOT of ignorance when it comes to precious metals here. It's not like the US, Canada or even the UK.
Among private people may be, but in shop I doubt it. They do this for a living - and that doesn't work if you are clueless.
With pribvate people its somewhat questionable, too. I you see someone offering a real gold bracelett for $5 in a garage sale and you know its worth hundreds, would you rip him off by saying nothing? Sure, its his own fault, but still...