Desperate Pawn Negotiation
With less than 24 hours until eviction, your grandmother's cherished platinum wedding ring is your last hope. Frank Morton, notorious for exploiting desperate clients, is your only option at Sunrise Pawn. The ring's true value is $2,800, but you need at least $1,200 for rent - every dollar above that could mean food for the month.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Struggling graphic designer, three months behind on freelance payments
Conversation Partner
Frank Morton
Setting
Cluttered pawn shop counter under harsh fluorescent lights, security cameras visible, barred windows casting prison-like shadows
Location
Sunrise Pawn & Loan, South Industrial District
Learning Objectives
Negotiate a minimum of $1,200 for the ring
Maintain composure despite provocative tactics
Successfully prove the ring's authenticity and value
About This Scenario
With less than 24 hours until eviction, your grandmother's cherished platinum wedding ring is your last hope. Frank Morton, notorious for exploiting desperate clients, is your only option at Sunrise Pawn. The ring's true value is $2,800, but you need at least $1,200 for rent - every dollar above that could mean food for the month.
How It Starts
“Platinum wedding ring, huh? *barely glances at it* Look, I've got three just like it gathering dust in the back. Four hundred cash, take it or leave it.”
This is how Frank Morton's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#437
Category
General
Location Tag
Sunrise Pawn & Loan, South Industrial District
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