I recently inherited some jewellery from a distant relative and wanted to sell a couple of items. I had them valued and have the certificates but was wondering which method of selling would get me the closest amount to how much they are worth. Some people suggested ebay, some suggested going to a jewellers, and i was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this and had any suggestions or advice?
2006-10-23 02:35:46 · 13 answers · asked by Elisabeth 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
please keep in mind that valuations are given for insurance purposes, often the price a dealer will pay for jewellery for resale is about 2/3rds of that price. As they then take the risk that the will resell it for a higher price and make a profit.
A higher price maybe paid by an individual who likes the jewellery, and who is not planning to sell it on.
If you have the certificates, why not check with friends and family first if they would be interested, or work colleagues if this souce of potential customers doesn't give you a buyer, then do you want a quick sale or are you prepared to wait for the highest price?
Check out local auction houses, this might find you that "special buyer" and see if they advertise their items in the sales on the internet, you can always put a reserve price on the jewellery.
2006-10-23 02:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by Breeze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a jewellers that only sells 2nd hand jewellery, when items are valued they are valued for insurance purposes which is always more than you paid for it (therefore if you made a claim you may get back nearly what you paid for it) I would be happy if I was able to sell an item for about a third of its value.
Also go to as many jewellers as possible then go back to the jeweller who made you the highest offer.
Good luck
2006-10-23 02:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by PaulineB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if you're from the UK, then you have spelt jewellery right!
I suggest you go to a reputable company to first get it valued. Then if you decide to go for ebay you can put a reserve price on it. You could also go to a local auctioneers and do the same.
2006-10-23 02:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest Jewellers as they won't rip you off. That must be an American who says you haven't spelled it correctly, they don't know how to spell. Or you could take you're jewellery to an Auctioneers especially if it's old jewellery
2006-10-23 02:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by braveheart321 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe see a pond shop or ebay. At my job one man just came in with a necklace and tried to sell it. IT WORKED!
2006-10-23 02:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by Tha "Bay Be" 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd find it amusing if you showed up at a really seedy pub with the jewellery hidden underneath a long trench coat, offering a good price to the locals because "i like your face, you're my friend".
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2006-10-26 15:40:31 · answer #6 · answered by kinetic belle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would agree with your friend, although be careful as dodgy people watch sites like e-bay and newspapers advertising jewellry and may take a liking to the bits and come get em for themselves without paying you a penny, if you know what i mean....jewellers will take a commission, but it will be safe....god luck
2006-10-23 02:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eh... she did spell jewellery right! I'd take it to a specialist coz they know what they're dealing with. Other people might try and con you.
2006-10-23 02:44:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did spell it right, previous answer should get her facts right, silly moo. You should try a shop, but doubt you will get the true value to be honest, they will try and knock you down on it.
2006-10-23 02:50:31 · answer #9 · answered by Annie M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old are they? try an antique dealler
ebay maybe but you might not get its worth but you could get more
ads in the paper
word of mouth
flea market
2006-10-23 03:49:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋