These past 2 weeks, I have had 3 dealers here to look at the stuff I wanted to move along. The first to come bought a few things. Yes, he bought the best of what I had. I had to cringe, keep my mouth shut and take his offer. I know the business has changed and I took that into consideration. I need the stuff 'gone. The second bought some of my cut glass. She was not interested in anything else, I knew that before she came. Again, a loss.
The third dealer looked at all I had and passed. Said he could not sell what I was offering. The market has changed and all he wanted was Mid-Century items.
OK, get that.
During our conversation I asked him if he knew anyone who bought costume jewelry. He gave me a name of a dealer who buys only good costume stuff. My initial thought was to call this dealer to see if he would come.
During the last part of the conversation, I offered to show him the jewelry, just for a look-see.
The bottom line, he loved the stuff and bought the whole mess.
I am glad it is gone and know he will make a ton of $$. This was vintage stuff, most designer names and now brings a very good price. Never took a picture, wish I did.
This whole experience was an eye-opener. I have never sold anything I have at home. I had to keep in mind the old adage, "buy wholesale, sell retail". I was selling wholesale. The experience with all 3 dealers was good, it is the market that made a difference in what money I received. A loss but I'll get over it. Sure makes me wonder where things are going. The balance of the things I have will be bought to a consignment shop. If they don't accept it, I will make a donation to our local charity thrift shop. I need this stuff to be gone. If I sell my house in the spring, I don't want to move anything extra.
Boy, I miss the good old days!
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