True Tales Humor: That Time The Client’s Hysterectomy Failed She didn’t need jewelry; she needed diapers. Published 3 years ago on April 25, 2022 By INSTORE Staff Instore May 2022 Issue Share Tweet “After 35 years of hearing various excuses and stories when customers return or pawn, a month or so ago, a customer came in to pawn her newly purchased anniversary gift. She was all apologetic because she needed the money for meds. Her total hysterectomy failed, and she just found out she was pregnant. I was speechless.” — Trisha Corleto, Lowell Jewelry and Loan, Lowell, MA Related Topics: jewelry stores in Massachusetts INSTORE Staff Since launching in 2002, INSTORE has won 89 international journalism awards for its publication and website. Contact INSTORE's editors at editor@instoremag.com. click to Comment(Comment) Up Next Humor: How One Jeweler “Helped a Sister Out” Don't Miss Humor: This Customer Wanted to Know Where He Could Find a Better Ring Advertisement SPONSORED VIDEO Trust and Partnership: How Windsor Jewelers Transformed Inventory Into Opportunity You may like Humor: “Romancing the Stone” Took On a Whole New Meaning for This Jeweler Humor: The Jeweler Asked Her to Lift Up Her Shirt, But Not That High Humor: This Client Didn’t Want Her Chain Heavier and Longer Promoted Headlines After 139 Years, A Family Legacy Finds Its Perfect Exit With Wilkerson Wilkerson Made for Men Royal Chain Trust and Partnership: How Windsor Jewelers Transformed Inventory Into Opportunity Wilkerson Advertisement Advertisement SubscribeBULLETINS INSTORE helps you become a better jeweler with the biggest daily news headlines and useful tips. (Mailed 5x per week.) Latest Comments Most Popular Headlines7 days ago Harvey Rovinsky, Former Owner of Bernie Robbins Jewelers, Dies at 77 Photo Gallery1 week ago 12 Best Jewelry Looks at 2025 Golden Globes Set the Bar High for Awards Season Best of The Best1 week ago La Maison d’Or Jewellers in Ottawa Celebrates 75 Years With $100,000 Fundraiser for Charities Hot Sellers1 week ago Retail Jewelry Store Owners Report on What Sold Best in December Press Releases1 week ago Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur Graces the ARTISAN AWARDS 2025: A Royal Salute to Indian Craftsmanship Headlines1 week ago 10 Brands to Watch in 2025 Ask INSTORE7 days ago How to Keep Your Retail Jewelry Staff Motivated When Things Slow, and More of Your Questions Answered David Geller3 days ago David Geller Tells How He Went from Failing Jewelry Shop Owner to Successful Retailer and Consultant