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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 12 2012, 08:53 AM (193 Views) | |
| George K | Feb 12 2012, 08:53 AM Post #1 |
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Finally
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I have a ring that I want to get rid of. It's a wedding ring from, oh, about 38 years ago, and it's 18K gold.![]() Where's the best place to unload it? Edited by George K, Feb 12 2012, 09:00 AM.
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| The 89th Key | Feb 12 2012, 08:58 AM Post #2 |
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| somebody else's sock | Feb 12 2012, 09:02 AM Post #3 |
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Middle Aged Carp
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I would try a few local jewelers. Some buy "estate" (read: used) jewelry and might be interested since it's not a plain band. And a lot of them are buying gold for scrap. Prices are still quite attractive and it's a good time to cash in. |
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| sue | Feb 12 2012, 09:06 AM Post #4 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I would just go to a reputable jeweller, or even a few and get quotes. Should be pretty straightforward, with a ring like that. Everybody wants gold. Avoid the 'gold for cash' crowd. That's assuming you don't mind it being melted down. |
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| VPG | Feb 12 2012, 09:08 AM Post #5 |
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Pisa-Carp
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I took a bunch of old gold to a reputable Independent Jewelry store. I wouldn't trust a big name store. I got more than I thought I would. Even some silver dollers I had, he was honest enough to check a list to see if they were colectable or just worth the silver content. Which is what they were. About $18.00. |
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| George K | Feb 12 2012, 09:11 AM Post #6 |
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Does the fact that it's engraved change anything? Would I be better off on eBay? |
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| sue | Feb 12 2012, 09:19 AM Post #7 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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If the maker of the ring is someone collectable, then perhaps. I suspect that it'll be mostly about the weight of the piece though. |
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| ilm | Feb 12 2012, 10:22 AM Post #8 |
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Middle Aged Carp
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George - I have done both - sold a wedding band at a jewelry store, and at another time sold some gold earrings and such at a Cash for Gold. The Cash for Gold is an organization that goes to different hotels. A person weighs the gold and offers you cash. You will give them ID, so that they know it isn't stolen jewelry. I saw on a news segment about that one should only sell to a place that asks for ID. That is pretty good you kept your wedding band that long. I was quick to unload mine and enjoyed a nice meal with the money I got from it. |
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| blondie | Feb 12 2012, 12:35 PM Post #9 |
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It's a nice ring George, but the worth is in its gold. I've been down this road. I'd just get a little baggie, look around the house for other unwanted 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k pieces, wait til the price of gold is to your pleasing, then cash in. |
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| Klaus | Feb 12 2012, 12:38 PM Post #10 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I assume it is not your wedding ring, then? If you want to sell it on ebay, take a better photo of it ![]() (Actually, taking a good photo of a ring is highly non-trivial) |
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