Jewelry stores are the best option for selling all of your unwanted diamonds and gold. They are reputable, locally-based for easy access and give a fair price.
Have you been considering selling your gold trinkets to one of those businesses who advertise in the newspaper? Or,
even worse, online? I'm here to tell you, Don't Do It! You could be bitten so badly it will make a simple mosquito bite look and feel like the bite of a brown recluse spider!
But you say, "I've got a ton of stuff I need to sell, and I need the money. What can I do?" You are not at anyone's mercy, and you won't be putting yourself at risk if you choose to sell all of your mother's heirlooms at one of your local jewelry stores.
Many have been in operation for decades. They have an established reputation in your community. And, they are local. Meaning, you would be supporting a small business and helping them to keep their doors open and help your community thrive. Plus, you'd probably get a higher return since some of the gold-buying online or ad sites often pay much less than what the item is worth.
Tips On How To Sell To Jewelry Stores -
1. Research as closely as possible your item's true value. A good idea is to buy a diamond or gold testing kit. If you're not sure of the piece's authenticity, the kit will relieve your fears.
2. Purchase a scale for weighing the items individually.
3. Avoid the high pressure tactics of the "other" gold and diamond buyers. They are designed to purchase your items at a fraction of their value - maybe only 20%.
4. Check out websites that show what the current value is of diamonds and gold.
5. Visit a professional for an appraisal. A lot of times, jewelry stores will give you a free appraisal or at minimal cost. It's well worth the time and money you can put in to this appraisal. It's one of the best ways to determine the value, age and authenticity of your items. Even if these are heirlooms, and you're already fairly sure of these three things, a written appraisal will go a long way to benefit you when you seek to sell them. And a second opinion, other than your own, always helps.
6. Bypass all of the other gold and diamond buying companies and head straight for jewelry stores. This is probably your best and safest choice. You will be able to speak directly to the purchaser and receive a very fair price. To top it all off, many will happily buy even damaged or broken pieces as long as their authenticity can be proven. Many have good repair people on their very own staff.
After you've done all of the above, you'll be knowledgeable about getting the best price for all of your dear mother's heirlooms. If the recession has got you down, what better way to ride it out than by getting some much-needed money from things simply lying around in your dresser drawers. Your mother would be so proud of you!
