Selling Jewellery

fatboyonadiet

I have some expensive rings to sell and was wondering if eBay is a good route in getting back what they're worth?

I have contemplated selling to a pawnbroker or someone who buys second hand jewellery (if anyone can suggest any in Manchester it would eb appreciated).

I have the receipts and insurance valuations but just wondering of the best route, worried about selling them on eBay due to their value and the potential of attracting scammers.

frivolous_fay

Depends on your definition of expensive.

Anything over a few hundred, and I'd be wanting cash on collection (or bank transfer... for the trusting few). No paypal thank you very much!

fatboyonadiet

They're worth about £1k each

fatboyonadiet

Anyone else offer any tips?

absfabs

Maybe use an auction house?

http://www.dnfa.co.uk/index.asp sell jewellery, don't know if they are in your area.

fatboyonadiet

Thanks all, spoke to a jewellers on the weekend and he said I won't get anywhere near the value by selling them to a pawnbrokers (kind of guessed as much) and that eBay would give me a much better price.

Guess I'll do it for cash only and keep my fingers crossed, I have insurance certificates and receipts so hopefully won't lose out too much...