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Originally Posted by whitecapgirl
a local jeweler offered my 150 and I thought that was too low. Most if not all of the items are wearable, or resellable. Thanks for the reply
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There is no reason why you can't counter the jeweler's offer. $150 is only $20 off from what I thought they might offer you. But look around his shop and compare your jewelry to what he has in stock and what he's
trying to sell it for. Also, some jewelry styles are more desirable than others.
What about trying to sell your items through craiglist? Just take good pictures of your pieces. Only agree to show your pieces in a bank lobby. Have a friend standing nearby.
I know a few jewelry dealers, and sometimes I don't know why they are in that business. They are always worried about security and potential shoplifters. Have one good piece stolen, and you have to sell a lot of other jewelry to make up for that loss. If they do an antique show, they are always paranoid about the drive home. At the big jewelry shows in Florida, they use a service like Brinks to move their merchandise. Many dealers carry guns for personal protection. Who wants to work and live like that?