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Originally posted by MisterEbola
No. A lot of jewelry stores will sell items from estates on consignment. The rock I bought was about 40% less than what an equivalent rock was being priced for at the factory stores - Mervis and the like.
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A friend of mine is an art collector, and he's been getting some amazing pieces for much less than they're worth lately because of e-bay. There are a lot of people out there with newly acquired valuables due to death of relatives who would rather have the cash, so they put the stuff on E-bay instead of having it sold by a professional who can sell it for its true value. Half the time, these people have absolutely no idea what the piece is worth and set the reserves ridiculously low.
