'supporting each other through really tough times'

juliettet · 13 March 2013 at 3:50PM

Fuddle,

Please don't despair. It takes a lot of paperwork and approvals up a chain to work with children. You are on the right road. Remember a few weeks ago you were worrying about the new house. You are much stronger than you think. If this does not work out there will be something hovering. I am a great believer in this. Take heart.

Bigjenny · 13 March 2013 at 4:38PM

Peanut can highly recommend these people for your rings http://www.hattongardenmetals.com/

There is a thread on here about them with good reviews.

savingqueen · 13 March 2013 at 5:56PM

re: selling gold.I sold an old gold charm bracelet for a fair bit many years ago when I was broke. ThenI sold most of the rest a while ago - mostly unwanted gifts from exs, broken bits etc. I sold to a local jeweller but trawled round several to get the best price. There was a fair difference in the prices offered. In the end one of the most reputable jewellers with best customer service offered the best price. I tried a couple that also offered pawnbroking and they offered the lowest rates and had the worst customer service. I told each place the highest offer I had (after their valuation) to see if they would top it - they would only match it at best.

Not sure about online services - I have heard horror stories and personally would worry my package got lost in the post. Not saying they are all dodgy - but do your homework first to be on the safe side.

sq:)

None of them would touch my gold rings with stones on or rather they wouldn't buy the whole ring just the gold part. I am sure they can sell on precious stones, they will hardly chuck them in the bin surely? I was thinking when I have lots of time (yeah right) I will try alternatives to see if I can sell them for a fair price.

fuddle · 13 March 2013 at 5:58PM

Erm.. I have the job! Full-time work here I come

Bliddy 'ell. I have cried buckets this afternoon. Hit a real low point and now in high as a kite. Please, please can I have a stagnant period now?

Just phew

SDG31000 · 13 March 2013 at 6:00PM

:T Yeah!!!! Well done fuddle :T

[Deleted User] · 13 March 2013 at 6:07PM

HOORAY,WOOHOO,ZIPPADY DOODAH!!!!!!!!! FUDDLE that is the best news I've had for oh, I don't know how long. You are a superstar and I am as pleased for you as I would be for either of my other girls, brilliant pet, just brilliant. Thank you so very much for letting us know, I've worn a groove in the hall floor this afternoon popping in and out of the lounge into the study to check the pooter. A celebration is due - go on spoil yourself with something really special this evening, when do you start? What a cracker, Love Lyn xxx.