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Rough_Rock
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Hi,
I'm SO glad I found this forum... after posting this question to a non jewelry form I frequent, and getting some less than helpful answers.
My dear practical wife wants to cash out her engagement stone, which she rarely wears, and put the money into the kids teeth
Specs are 1.44ct F VS2, VG polish, VG symmetry, Medum flourescence. GIA Cert. It's a large looking very sparkly stone.
So I took it to a local dealer, and he offered me $6,000 for it (obviously, waaaay less than I paid for it years ago).
Next I had an internet broker offer me $6600 for it, and also offered to list it on RAPnet for me, for a $200 fee plus commission if it sells. The broker indicated a fair price for RAPnet (wholesale?) would be $10,500.
Sooooo... my questions.
1) Is this a reasonable path, to sell it via broker on RAPnet? Assuming they are reputable, it should go smoothly, yes?
2) Can anyone recommend a dealer in the SE MI area (Oakland County) who might provide the same service (list on RAPnet for a fee)?
3) In your opinion, for this type of stone, would I do better doing consignment, Craigslist, Idonowidont.com, or ???
I'm SO glad I found this forum... after posting this question to a non jewelry form I frequent, and getting some less than helpful answers.
My dear practical wife wants to cash out her engagement stone, which she rarely wears, and put the money into the kids teeth
Specs are 1.44ct F VS2, VG polish, VG symmetry, Medum flourescence. GIA Cert. It's a large looking very sparkly stone.
So I took it to a local dealer, and he offered me $6,000 for it (obviously, waaaay less than I paid for it years ago).
Next I had an internet broker offer me $6600 for it, and also offered to list it on RAPnet for me, for a $200 fee plus commission if it sells. The broker indicated a fair price for RAPnet (wholesale?) would be $10,500.
Sooooo... my questions.
1) Is this a reasonable path, to sell it via broker on RAPnet? Assuming they are reputable, it should go smoothly, yes?
2) Can anyone recommend a dealer in the SE MI area (Oakland County) who might provide the same service (list on RAPnet for a fee)?
3) In your opinion, for this type of stone, would I do better doing consignment, Craigslist, Idonowidont.com, or ???