How to Sell or Recycle Old Metal Jewelry
Over time you may find yourself with a collection of jewelry that is overcrowded with pieces that are unused or no longer wanted. Getting rid of your old metal jewelry is possible by both recycling the material or selling the pieces for extra cash (depending on the type of jewelry you own). Both local and online resources are available for getting started on disposing of your old metal jewelry. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Rummage through old jewelry chests to find all of the pieces of metal jewelry you are looking to sell or recycle. Gather and organize all of the pieces by type (rings, bracelets, sets) to keep track of what you currently have available.
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Create an inventory list of the current jewelry you have, its original value (if possible) and what you are hoping to get for each of your pieces. Although this is not always possible, setting financial goals will help you when comparing price quotes from various jewelry buyers and services (to help with getting the most for your jewelry).
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Visit local pawn and resale shops near your area to have your jewelry appraised and to compare going rates for metal and jewelry in your city. Keep a list of each location's appraisal for every item you own (or in bulk) on a piece of paper for future reference.
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Use online jewelry mailing services (after reviewing each one individually) to mail your jewelry to receive cash. Not all jewelry mailing services pay the same amount, so it is important to check with each company's policies and money guarantees (if available).
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Go to a local metal scrap yard or junkyard to find a buyer for your old metal jewelry, though this is not always possible (depending on your location).
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Drop the metal jewelry off at a recycling center in your area that accepts jewelry and metal objects. Locating recycling centers is possible by using online services such as Earth 911 (earth911.com) or Recycle (recycle.net).
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Tips & Warnings
Remove any diamonds or other jewels from your old metal jewelry to have those pieces appraised separately -- potentially earning you more money for your items.
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