why do some goldsmiths and pawnbrokers use troy ounces (31grams, or 1.09 ounces) instead of the Imperial ounce?

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why do some goldsmiths and pawnbrokers use troy ounces (31grams, or 1.09 ounces) instead of the Imperial ounce?

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Same reason US people use Imperial instead of Metric. Historical standards perpetuated by commonality and cost of change outweighing the benefits.

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