Do you have old jewelry that you don’t wear anymore? Before you toss it out or donate it check out these Ways to Turn Unwanted Jewelry Into Cash:
Do you have a jewelry box full of items you never wear anymore? Just like our tastes in clothing changes, so does our taste in jewelry and accessories. Or, maybe there are just other things in life you need more right now. Perhaps the youngest needs braces? Or your car payment is sneaking up on you? If you are looking for ways to turn your unwanted jewelry into cash, you may not know where to start. Sadly, there are lots of people out there who will take advantage of you if you are not a smart seller, so your best bet is to be educated and know your options. Below, the mystery has been taken out of it and you will find 7 ways to turn unwanted jewelry into cash!
Gather up your jewelry and take a look at how easy it is o turn it into cash you can spend on the things you really need. Take a look!
7 Ways to Turn Unwanted Jewelry Into Cash:
1. Sell your scrap.
Broken or damaged pieces, single earrings, or kinked chains are perfect for selling for scrap. Since they are not usable, you can take them to jewelry stores or gold buying locations where they will be weighed and you will be paid depending on their weight. It is best to get 2-3 offers on your pieces before selling as offers may vary.
2. Sell costume pieces on eBay.
There is a huge market for costume jewelry on eBay. Look for any special makers mark and include that info as well as measurements, age if known, any damage, and other info you think is important for the buyer to know. If selling multiple pieces, you can always group them in one big lot to sell together.
3. Sell parts and pieces Etsy.
Etsy is a site for crafters to buy and sell. If you have craft worthy pieces, such as broken pieces, beads, crystals, pendant pieces, chains, or costume jewelry, there is a market for it on Etsy. It only costs about .25 cents to create a listing and your items will be available for people all over the world to see.
4. Use Craigslist.
Craigslist is a great market to sell your jewelry locally; however, you should always take caution. Always take a friend to meet the buyer with you, meet in a public place during the day, and only accept cash. Craigslist is great for selling moderately priced jewelry, watches, and other items that you want a little cash for but are not extremely pricey.
5. Try a local flea market.
If you have enough pieces, you can always rent a table at a local flea market. For around $10-$15 you can rent a table and let all of the traffic coming through see your items for sale. You can also toss in belts, sunglasses, handbags and other accessories you may have to accent your jewelry pieces.
6. Visit your local antique shop.
If you pieces were made prior to 1970, a vintage collector may be interested. To get top dollar, visit your local antique shops and ask to be put in touch with any jewelry vendors they have. They will know more about your pieces and pay you top dollar.
7. Try TopHatter.
TopHatter auctions is another great place to sell your jewelry. Plus, you can sell it in auction format and get a great price. Listings are inexpensive, and you control all of the details. Visit www.tophatter.com to learn more.
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Renee Henderson says
THANK YOU! It actually pains me to discard old jewelry pieces or the ones that get accidentally damaged or are out of fashion. And yeah, I am too possessive of my stuff to give it away for free. These sites seem like the best thing to try out with my jewelry pieces and make some money out of it.