| Two of the most frequently asked questions we | | | | something in? |
| get at the Online Jewelry Appraisal Center | | | | |
| is:"How do I sell an item of Antique or | | | | Do you have the time to 'Try, Try again...' |
| Estate Jewelry?" or... | | | | should something NOT sell the first time |
| | | | around? |
| "How much should I ask for it?"Very often | | | | |
| people receive an item as a 'Hand Down' or | | | | What are the costs involved? |
| 'Bequest' after someone has passed away. | | | | |
| | | | How about selling something 'On |
| It may or may not be worth something, or the | | | | Consignment?'Auction Houses are a great way |
| person 'Just doesn't like it'....So what to | | | | to sell your Jewelry, but even the best of |
| do?# RULE 1: Take back control.The Antique | | | | them have costs. Find out BEFORE you |
| Trade in general are a Fine and Trusting lot, | | | | sell.Selling on Consignment is another good |
| but there are always the 'Shyster' or 'Fagin' | | | | method, as you should get more money from the |
| characters out there.In this case it's not | | | | sale than if you sold it directly to an |
| Buyer Beware, but Seller Beware...Sometimes | | | | Antique Dealer. BUT IT MIGHT TAKE MORE |
| the Second-Hand Dealers or Pawn Brokers (all | | | | TIME.Are the Classified Ads in the local |
| of whom have a great general knowledge on | | | | paper worth doing?In our experience... NO! |
| Buying and Selling) may not QUITE know what | | | | Plus you have the extra security problem |
| your particular item is really worth.So the | | | | associated with someone coming to your Home |
| first thing to do is get your item appraised | | | | to inspect the goods - 'And Check out all |
| and valued by a qualified gemologist (if | | | | your other stuff too.'It's just not Worth |
| there are gemstones involved) and/or a member | | | | it...There are several other SPECIAL REPORTS |
| of the local Valuers association. Your local, | | | | available through our eMail-on-Demand |
| TRUSTED Jeweler might be both.It is greatly | | | | subscription box at the website, so please |
| suggested that the person you obtain a | | | | take some time to visit.There is a timely |
| valuation from, is NOT INVOLVED IN THE | | | | warning on Security issues. It's good advice, |
| PURCHASE OF THE ITEM.But a further word of | | | | plus there is some great tips on Investing in |
| advice is given here too...Let these people | | | | Jewelry, Insurance guidelines and other notes |
| know 'WHAT YOU WANT THE VALUATION FOR'.There | | | | on selling, Hallmarking tips etc, and they |
| are several TYPES of Valuation and all will | | | | are being added to all the time.And the best |
| have a different price on the bottom line.Did | | | | bit is they are FREE....Thank you for taking |
| you want an Insurance valuation?Did you want | | | | the time to read this special report. If you |
| to sell the item to a third party?Did you | | | | thought it interesting, useful or found it |
| wish to sell the item through an Auction?Did | | | | helped you in any way I would appreciate your |
| you just want to know what it would fetch?All | | | | comments via email at the address shown |
| of these are very valid points, yet all are | | | | below.This is my personal email address and I |
| different.If you are not sure which applies | | | | read every comment - good or |
| to your particular situation, why not check | | | | bad.Alternatively: why not pass it on to a |
| our very helpfull information section on | | | | friend. I'm sure you can think of someone who |
| 'TYPES OF VALUATIONS' at the Online Jewelry | | | | might benefit from this useful information. |
| Appraisal Centre (address shown below).If you | | | | Treat it as doing me a big favor. I will |
| don't want to go to a great expense, you | | | | certainly appreciate it.regards and please |
| might take advantage of the useful 'Do it | | | | watch the road. David Foard F.G.A.A. Fellow |
| Yourself' ONLINE Valuation Self Appraisal | | | | of the Gemological Association of Australia |
| Kit. At such a low fee (less than the price | | | | and former member of JATVC - The Valuers |
| of a Big Mac and Coke) it's money well spent. | | | | Council (retired).P.S. |
| Indeed, if you just purchased something on | | | | |
| eBay or Yahoo auctions for example, you might | | | | If you administer a website or publish an |
| wish to confirm an approximate value by using | | | | ezine, please feel free to use this article |
| this easy to use valuation kit.The 'walk | | | | as long as you leave all links in place, do |
| through' instructions are so easy my 6yr old | | | | not modify the content and include our |
| Granddaughter completed the form in under ten | | | | resource box as listed below. Although it's |
| minutes. (She had it all wrong of course) but | | | | not compulsory, just send me an email at and |
| it was under ten minutes.'Just Kidding...' It | | | | let me know if and where you used it. If you |
| couldn't be simpler.My other Granddaughter | | | | need other great content - complimentary of |
| (Rachael was eight) did it easy AND | | | | course - then drop me a line at the email |
| correct!So if you recently bought something | | | | address given - 'cause I've got Gallons of |
| from a local Dealer, on the Market or at the | | | | the stuff....David Foard has spent over 30 |
| Antique Fair, why not get it checked. What's | | | | years in the Antique Jewelry Trade as a |
| the worst that could happen? You blow some | | | | qualified gemologist and member of the |
| loose change - Not much of a Risk, is it?At | | | | Valuers Council. Get a FREE 3 part |
| this price it's a Bargain, plus there are | | | | 'Hallmarking Report' on How to Identify your |
| many other advantages to having your Jewelry | | | | Jewelry Hallmarks at Home or Work by going to |
| done at the Online Jewelry Appraisal Center.# | | | | ==> and grabbing yourself a |
| RULE 2: Pick your Market.What do we mean | | | | |
| by this is:Are you in a hurry to Cash | | | | fistfull of Hints - Tips and Secrets. |