My mother came home one day crying, which she rarely did, because she lost her job.  Her company of which she served for 5 years was affected with the flailing of the nation’s economy.  On a lighter note, they were promised a separation fee which would be given not after 3 months.  The following days were spent searching for jobs until she received an email that her mobile phone was schedule to be cut off in 3 days time.  She had missed it and had completely forgotten about it.  The worst part was we did not have any cash left for that.  Mom was hysterical.  She could not afford to lose a phone. 

I told her about selling old gold on the web.  She was hesitant at first.  I gave her brief information on how this selling gold site worked.  She was slightly convinced and gave up one of her old set of earrings.  I then submitted the request.  When we received the gold kit, we placed her old earrings and mailed it back.  We got the check after a day.  Mom was so impressed.  She was not a trusting person but this jeweler had immediately won her trust.  We were able to pay her phone bill on time and carry on with the job hunting.