hi
as i've been reading this forum i've been getting really interested in gems. ive been thinking i'd like to start some kind of a collection, but if were to do that i'd be concerned about resale value. i've never sold anything on ebay or to a jeweller, and im wondering if anyone here has, and what you might be able to tell me about it. ive read about "investment grade" gems but these seem to be super expensive, not what im talking about. for people who've bought and sold before, have you gotten your money back or been ahead or down? any tips on what to look for or avoid? i was thinking maybe i should start super cheap, like some of the $10 ebay emeralds or rubies from thailand until i get some more of a clue about what im doing. (i wouldn't be very concerned about resale value on that stuff and i'd have a collection!) anyone have any other tips on how to start a collection?
thanks
-neal
as i've been reading this forum i've been getting really interested in gems. ive been thinking i'd like to start some kind of a collection, but if were to do that i'd be concerned about resale value. i've never sold anything on ebay or to a jeweller, and im wondering if anyone here has, and what you might be able to tell me about it. ive read about "investment grade" gems but these seem to be super expensive, not what im talking about. for people who've bought and sold before, have you gotten your money back or been ahead or down? any tips on what to look for or avoid? i was thinking maybe i should start super cheap, like some of the $10 ebay emeralds or rubies from thailand until i get some more of a clue about what im doing. (i wouldn't be very concerned about resale value on that stuff and i'd have a collection!) anyone have any other tips on how to start a collection?
thanks
-neal