How to Sell Estate Jewelry in Tacoma, Washington
Selling estate jewelry is a great way to raise funds to cover the costs of whatever is needed. There are other items that can be sold on behalf of an estate, but nothing has the ability to become liquid cash as quickly as jewelry. Whether it is timeless gold jewelry, gemstones or antique costume jewelry, you can sell your estate items either individually or as a collection.
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Consider holding an estate auction. If you have a large number of items other than jewelry that also need to be sold, such as furniture or art, or if you have a particularly large amount of estate jewelry to sell, then holding an auction is probably the easiest method to sell your items. There are a number of professional auctioneers in the Tacoma area, any one of which can successfully manage your auction. Two of the more prominent auctioneers are Cascade Auctions (253-527-0990) and Auctions Northwest (206-446-2337) are both located in Tacoma, Washington.
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Rent a booth at the Tacoma Swap Meet. Located at the old Starlite Drive In, the swap meet is a haven for those who have items to sell, and those who have money to spend. You can simply show up on the day of your choosing and pay a few dollars to rent a booth space for the day. Because there are a lot of people attending the swap meet already, you have increased chances of selling your estate jewelry. You can get more information on the Tacoma Swap Meet by calling 253-588-8090.
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Sell your estate jewelry at a jewelry store. Some jewelers will offer to buy your jewelry outright, while others will offer to sell the item on consignment. The only way to determine which option is best for you is to speak to the store owners to see what they have to offer. There are a large number of jewelers located in Tacoma. If you have particularly old, odd or custom jewelry, there are specialty jewelers that you can speak to. Cascade Custom Jewelers (253-535-2121) and Federal Way Custom Jewelers (253-839-7389) should definitely be on your list of places to call.
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Put your estate jewelry up for sale on eBay. A large number of estate items are sold on eBay on a regular basis. This is actually a good idea, because the person willing to pay the highest price for your jewelry may not be located in Tacoma. Using an online auction site allows you to expand your market to anywhere you choose, although it is recommended that you only sell items to buyers located in the United States.
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