Gold buyers see more people cashing in jewelry, coins

The real world is far different than the illusion painted by government statistics.

Raul Zavala, owner of Original Designs custom jewelry store, said he's seeing a lot more sellers, especially toward the end of the month, when rent is due.

"Every time, they tell me they're selling their gold because they're struggling to pay the bills," he said.

Source: bakersfield.com