Selling/Liquidating Tips 101

Understand the “value” of what you are trying to sell.  Don’t fall for the advertisements that promise a free “appraisal” and will give you cash on the spot.  Does this make sense?  Certainly a bias is evident and you could be selling a desirable piece that should bring considerably more for scrap value.

Do you have inherited items and need to find a new home for them? 

Do you have a diamond from a broken engagement or divorce settlement?

Do you have items tucked away in a safe deposit box and have no clue as to what they may be ‘worth’?

I like to have a consultation to determine how saleable the items are and what avenues to pursue to get you the most for your items.   I will give you current retails and what you may realize if you liquidate and just good information so you can go forward with an educated decision.

If your items are desirable and important then we must get them into the proper market to maximize your return.

You need an expert that is knowledgeable of vintage items that may command major dollars.  Oftentimes these get sold without understanding what they are. 

Diamonds can command a premium if you know what you have.  I can do a preliminary grading and go forward from there.  If you have any information on the stone, bring it in and we can discuss how to proceed.  On more important stones I often recommend getting a GIA report so we can command higher dollars.

Consultations are $150 per hour and it will be information you need to make the most dollars for your items.  If the client and myself decide to use my brokering services then this initial fee will be waived.