Thinking about selling some of your keepsakes? Parting with your valuables can be a profitable move, but there is some risk involved.
How do you sell your gold and silver jewelry in Calgary while minimizing the risk of being undervalued? Here are four tips that can help you sell at the best price.
1. Avoid buyers that still use acid testing.
When looking for a gold and silver buyer, make sure that he is using the most up to date technology to assess your valuables. Sadly, most gold and silver buyers in Calgary still rely on acid tests when evaluating the actual value of a piece. With precise x-ray XL2 testing, our gold and silver buyers can accurately identify the price for your treasures right in front of you.
We invested a great deal on our x-ray XL2 Tester($25,000) and diamond scales to ensure we are doing business fairly and accurately. Most buyers only pay $2 per acid bottle, which can ONLY identify the karat of gold in a piece.” Don’t get duped!
2. Document everything.
In addition to our reliable and precise x-ray testing, keep detailed records of the jewelry you’re selling. Gather up any receipts or other documentation that may exist.
Keeping track of documents and photographs of your pieces will help you maximize value during the selling process. It will also help to protect you in case of theft or fraud.
We also offer accurate appraisals for insurance companies.
3. Research your buyer.
Not all buyers are alike. Most are reputable, but some aren’t. Others may be reputable but just aren’t as easy to deal with. You want to choose a dealer with whom you’re comfortable with and has a good reputation.
That means doing your research. How much experience does a dealer have? Do they seem open to answering your questions and concerns? Are they upfront about the buying process? How much do you really know about that dealer?
How do you research a jewelry buyer? Check the buyer’s ratings with the Better Business Bureau. Make sure you look for any reviews or ratings of that dealer online as your fellow consumers can be a great source of information.
If a given dealer doesn’t have a stellar reputation or just plain makes you nervous, pass on that one. Feel free to check out our Google reviews.
4. Avoid Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and other online bulletins.
Yes, it’s tempting to use Kijiji and Facebook. For your safety and to sell knowing you priced your valuables correctly, please refrain from selling with strangers you meet online. It’s always better to know that you are dealing with an established gold and diamond buyer in Calgary when you sell with us, rather than random individuals.
You can also waste a lot of time driving, messaging, emailing and waiting for the deal to go through. Everyone who shops through these online marketplaces is trying to find a bargain.
Be rest assured that our experienced gold buyers have optimized how we price to make sure you’re getting the best price for your treasures.
We pride ourselves on providing all sellers that walk through our door a simple, solid and secure way to trade-in their gold.
The Bottom Line for our Calgary Gold Buyers
When you’re selling your precious gold and jewelry, you minimize the risks involved. It’s crucial to find a reputable dealer who you feel safe with, such as John Ollmann and the experts at Calgary’s Gold & Diamond Buyers.
Thinking about selling your gold jewelry here in Calgary? John Ollmann has the reputation and experience to help you today! Contact us today to learn more.