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Posted 1 year ago
vintagemad
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Another piece from my recent score. The bracelet is unsigned but seems to be well made. I think its likely from the 20's-30's? Some of the stones have chips or flaws. I am trying to decide if this piece should stay with me or find a new home? What would you do? Thanks for looking.
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Great piece.. So hard to sell or keep :)
Hmmm. Tough call. Best of both: wear it for awhile and then let it go to a good new home. You could always price so that it could stick around until just the right new owner comes along ...Where do you sell? If you don't mind me asking...
DD@Phila
LOL............I sell on eBay but I just auctions I don't have a store, thinking about starting one though. After I lost my job in July I went from part time seller to full time & it was a nightmare! My first listings were high dollar, I wanted to have a nice nest in the bank since I was unsure if I could make it selling online alone. PayPal held the funds for 21 days. Long story short I finally dug myself out of overdraft fee's and proved I have what it takes to sell on eBay as my only income. I am doing well now & have no complaints with eBay or PayPal. I tried Etsy & yardseller but the results were dismal.
I have listed pieces from my private collection as Buy It Now with prices that would ensure they stay with me & they all did. I started thinking about the reactions I have when I find a piece I want but then I look at the price and think the seller must be nuts! So I only list auction style. Do you sell FineLines & RottenV? I hope CW does not remove this post, I am in no way trying to promote my sales. I just enjoy everyone on CW & respect everyone's opinion & input regarding things like this. Thanks again RottenVintage & FineLines its always a pleasure to chat with you.
Glad you worked it out Vmad - I have fun too. Will look for you and lurk a bit. You have such good taste ... Yes, I too sell on eBay.
Agree about CW - not promoting, just responding to an honest question and sharing your experience. Now I know I can depend upon you and the jewelry gang to offer expertise when I'm stumped. Nice warm fuzzies ...
DD@Phila
Me again. My email address is listed on my profile - would love it if you would send me your eBay id.
Denise (a/k/a DD@Phila)
Is there a box to the left of Love? This is just fabulous. I SUPER LOVE it, thanks for sharing, Mich
Congrats on making the ebay work for you, This piece is very unique, I'd wear it ,if I was to wear these, lol
This would be a keeper for me :) Part-time myself over there...not sure I could do full-time (lots and lots of work to keep up with it)!