Antique jewelry is usually very valuable, and it is quite expensive to buy it. But again, it’s also possible to buy quality antique jewelry in better condition – if you know where to look.
Most people think that online auctions website, like eBay, or classified listings on Loozap are the way to go. Although this is true occasionally, you will usually find that the seller knows the value of what they are selling, and the price is quite high. There are other ways to find antique jewelry at wholesale prices – or below.
Look in the dedicated section for estate sales and garage sales in local newspapers. Loozap also offers a section dedicated to antique jewelry. Generally, during these sales, the people who organize the sale really do not know the value of the jewelry they have. You can literally buy hundreds or thousands of antique jewelries at low prices on a typical Saturday morning.
It is important that you do not look too closely at the jewelry you are interested in when buying it. If you find a valuable piece of coin or jewelry or arts, you don’t want the seller to know how valuable it is! It’s not your fault they didn’t have it appraised – as you will when you leave! Keep a straight face, keep your happiness, and joy to yourself and pay whatever they want, get in your car and drive to a trusted jeweler for an appraisal!
It’s possible that the piece of art or jewelry you’ve purchased isn’t worth anything – but every once in a while, you’ll stumble upon some real finds! Even if the part isn’t worth anything, if you’re making jewelry, you might be able to take it apart for parts.
Finding antique jewelry is a real passion. In fact, spending those Saturday mornings at garage sales and real estate sales sites or online classified website like Loozap looking for the right deal can even become addictive! Garage sales and estate sales – especially estate sales where grandchildren aren’t interested in their grandmother’s ugly old jewelry are the best sources of antique jewelry at wholesale prices – or below prices.
That doesn’t mean there aren’t some real finds on eBay or Loozap either, so don’t overlook them. Keep an eye out for jewelry categories, as well as antique or vintage categories. When you find something, you want to bid on, or buy, make sure the seller is reputable. If the piece is very expensive, use an external service to value the jewel. Also talk to the seller a bit to be sure you understand exactly what is being advertised!
