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Is it typical for legeitimate jewelry store to ask for your ID even when you purchase an item in cash?

I bought something from a jewelry store in a mall (not one of those places in wheelies and stuff; actual store) and the person asked me if I can show him my ID so he can have my name in the system. I willingly gave it to him and on the way home, I didn't feel good about it... Am I just paranoid or do some jewelry stores do this? Please help

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1. They certainly can ask and you certainly can refuse to supply them with it.
2. They just want to send you ads. They can ask, you can say no. They have no reason to refuse to sell to you if you don't provide ID. I had the same thing happen to me years ago. It was in a mall and an upscale jewelry store. I gave them the info. Today, I'd just politely say no.