| For obvious reasons, there is more value in antique | | | | mornings becoming something that you look forward |
| jewelry than in modern. Building up a collection can | | | | to all week. It's the buzz of finding something really |
| cost a small fortune however, unless you know | | | | worthwhile that keeps you going every week. |
| where to look. | | | | Estate and yard sales are the best places to come |
| The cheapest way to acquire antique jewelry is to | | | | across antique jewelry, often at less that the |
| buy it wholesale. Although great for a lot of things, | | | | wholesale price. Most estate sales are held by families |
| don't buy your jewelry from eBay. The sellers will | | | | to get rid of a deceased family member's stuff. |
| know the value and there are very few, if any, | | | | Antique jewelry is often looked upon by the younger |
| bargains to be had. | | | | generations as just old and ugly. |
| The best bargains can be picked up on the weekend | | | | Apart from visiting sales, don't neglect eBay |
| at garage and estate sales. There is such a high | | | | completely. There are many jewelry categories and |
| volume of stuff for sale that the sellers won't have | | | | you might just strike lucky. |
| had time to do their research and hundreds of dollars | | | | The great thing about eBay is the amount of |
| worth of stuff can be picked up for next to nothing. | | | | security they have in place to protect the seller. |
| A lot of people who go to these sales are looking for | | | | Always check the feedback and never purchase an |
| the worthless stuff to recycle and make new pieces | | | | expensive item for new seller, unless it is a must |
| from. There is the occasional treasure to come | | | | have item, whereas you can use eBay's escrow |
| across, but recycling is also very profitable. | | | | service to pay for it. Keep in contact with the seller |
| You may find that visiting those sales on Saturday | | | | too. |