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Across the Fence:  Sell Your Gold!  |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2970 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2970 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 12:24:16 PM
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I just took in a few old broken chains & a gold ring setting.
The amount easily fit in the palm of my hand.
They were broken bracelets from old boyfriends in the 80's mostly.
Got a check for $915!!!
I will be digging around for more remnants.
I MAY just get that Vita Mix.
Trying to be responsible though |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 12:58:07 PM
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Whaaaaaat?!?! Man, I better go do some rounding up!
I have been selling my old textbooks and some other books I no longer read on Amazon and have made enough to support my yarn habit this months while I'm not working. My last disbursement was $282. Not too shabby!
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
www.militaryfarmgirl.blogspot.com |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 12:58:51 PM
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I'm kicking myself for always poo-pooing gold and wearing sterling...
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 1:04:42 PM
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Wow, Mary Beth. Had no idea. Maybe I'll do some fishing around tonight...but AFTER we go to the park. It's beautiful here, today!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2970 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2970 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 1:04:58 PM
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Yes Jonni
I had a sterling piece in the mix, & it was weighed & valued as well. If you do go, use JS, they are very professional, no pawn shop feel whatsoever. |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 1:09:15 PM
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That's the one I see advertised on the tele every morning--I think WGRR's jock does the commercial.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2970 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2970 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 1:11:22 PM
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| I know, & the commercial looks kind of, well, way different than the interior of this place. You had to be beeped in, classical music playing, nice artwork on the wall, & a policeman on duty. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 3:27:16 PM
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Lisa:
Where did you take it? That's wonderful.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17365 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17365 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 3:40:22 PM
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Lisa, thanx for the tip... i too have a lot of 'orphaned' gold errings, broken chains, rings with missing stones....hmm, I think i just figured out how to afford my dream trip for nest year... to go horse back packing with a a couple of 'sisters on the fly' gal pals.... 
Wait till i tell Juli...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
1085 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 6:45:49 PM
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I sold mine also. It was enough to buy our farm truck. I tell DH all the time how that truck is made out of gold. Definitely make sure you take it to some place in person.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
Live Today, Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow
http://naturaljulie.etsy.com
http://julie-rants.blogspot.com |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2970 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2970 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 7:03:05 PM
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I was in a bit of a hurry this morning, when I knew that I would be near the place that paid cash, and was locally reputable.
I believe I have a few more items, and you better belive, my jewelry boxes will be emptied this weekend, and I may make another trip.
Already plan on donating to our church campership fund, and I still have my eye on that VitaMix!
Have to do the math, but this is a great time to sell!
Marly, the place I went to is a local business that has several locations; I felt somewhat more safe that way; I cannot see sending my gold in the mail to who knows where.
I am sure there may be some places where I could have profitted more, but this was easy, painless, and if this establishment was not fair, they would not still be in business.
I was pleasantly surprised, to say the least! A handful(barely) of broken bracelets, & nearly $1000 to show for it!
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 09:44:46 AM
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I have gold jewelry here,not a lot,but with the value of it being so high now I don't wear it out & about anymore. I did just snag a beauty of a sterling ring with a sparkly CZ in it for $4.99 (opening bid) So my bling has went totally sterling for now. get that vitamix,girl!
http://www.mandolinbabe.net
http://www.fiddlebelle.com
@MandolinChick on Twitter
mando pickin,uke strummin,dulcimer playin & fiddle sawin' Farmgirl #702 |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 8:38:16 PM
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Lisa:
Thanks for the information. I agree, I surely will not send any jewelry that I may have by mail. No way! LOL
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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camiesmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Anne Jeannette
Stagecoach
NV
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 1:24:21 PM
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Thanks for lighting the fire. Did a quick look through my jewelry box. Took in a couple of rings/broken chains, some broken sterling pieces and 3 silver coins. Made $850. Who knew. I can put that money to better use than having those chains in my box - lol.
A.J.
Work is love made visible. ~ Kahlil Gibran |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 6:07:14 PM
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Hey Lisa I sold a lot of my scrap gold also but sold to quick, I sold when it was around a thousand and was well pleased then but now I see what I lost. Any way the guy that buys mine pays 85.oo on the hundred so now I really wish I had more, am hloding onto silver for awhile because I think it will go up, although I sold dimes last week and buffalo nichols dimes 2.00 ea and nichols 1.00 each. You bet I am keeping a closer watch on change. Love you girl havent forgotten you just a lot going on and have been down for months
Farm Girl #96
http://www.picturetrail.com/misswilmasplace
http://misswilma.blogspot.com/ |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2970 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2970 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2011 : 07:27:12 AM
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Miss wilma
I love you too!! |
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