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What Should I Ask a San Diego Gold Buyer?
San Diego Jewelry Buyers has announced the publication of a new education article appearing on their online Knowledge pages for consumers wanting to sell gold, fine jewelry, diamonds, and timepieces. Titled “7 Quick Questions to Ask Your Gold Buyer,” the article intends to help consumers avoid many of the pitfalls that have been recently documented by investigative news programs, where gold buyers and gold refineries have been engaging in dubious practices to buy gold from sellers for far less than what they deserve.
“Over the past year, there have been literally hundreds of new people and companies getting into the gold buying business,” says Alan Blyler, a spokesperson for San Diego Jewelry Buyers. According to Blyler, while some of these gold buyers are upstanding and follow industry accepted practices, many more, especially some of the big online outfits, are engaging in practices that long-time gold buyers do not support.
For example, some gold jewelry buyers immediately offer a customer a higher amount when he or she rejects the company’s first buying offer; and then a higher cash amount again when that person rejects their second offer. “An upstanding gold buyer will give you their best buying offer right from the start. Period,” says Blyler.
One sample from San Diego Jewelry Buyers “7 Quick Questions to Ask Your Gold Buyer” is the following:
How much are you paying per gram today for 14 karat gold (or 10K, or
18K, etc.)?
CORRECT ANSWER: According to today’s market price of gold, we are paying ___ per gram for 14K gold (or 10K, or 18K, etc.).
REASON: Some gold buyers will use deceptive techniques in order to get you into their store. For example, they might say, “Today’s gold price is ___ per gram.” Then when you come in they will explain that the price they quoted you on the phone was what they sell gold for, not what they buy it for. They do this in hopes of capturing a certain number of people who will still go through with the transaction despite the “misunderstanding.”
To read the rest of SDJB’s essential questions to ask a gold buyer, please visit 7 Questions For Gold Sellers.
For more information about the company, please visit or contact:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
Do You Need Tips to Buy a Used Rolex in San Diego?
San DiegoJewelryBuyers.com has announced the newest addition to its Knowledge Corner, dedicated to helping consumers who are interested in the second-hand jewelry and watch market. SDJB’s new article is a feature which provides tips for shoppers thinking about buying a used Rolex. “When it comes to fake watches, Rolex is the unfortunate victim of more copying than any other elite watch brand in the world,” says SDJB spokesman Alan Blyler.
“And we are not just talking about guys in long coats selling Rolexes on the streets of New York or Los Angeles,” adds Blyler. “There are hundreds of thousands of fake Rolex watches in circulation around the world, which continually find their way into used watch stores and online retail outlets.” To help protect customers from being on the unfortunate receiving end of a fake Rolex, SDJB lists 13 tips covering gold, platinum, and stainless steel Rolexes.
These used Rolex tips include facts regarding specific products such as the Oyster Perpetual and the Rolex President. With regards to the Oyster Perpetual, SDJB notes that less than 10% of these Rolex watches are made with a quartz movement, so customers need to be especially careful when assessing the authenticity of a quartz movement Rolex. One way to do this is to look for any use of rubber at all on the watch. Rolex has never used rubber on any part of its watches, regardless of its make and model. Another sign that a Rolex is a fake is if the case is made from glass, or if the back pops out, rather than needing to be unscrewed.
To read the full list of tips for buying a pre-owned Rolex, please visit the Knowledge section of SDJB’s website at SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com. For more info, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
888-919-3862 – 888-919-3862
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
Sell My Rolex San Diego: Where to Find Tips?
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has announced this week’s addition to its online Knowledge pages for consumers seeking to sell used jewelry, diamonds, gold, and timepieces: a list of tips and facts for sellers of used Rolex watches. “Although there are other watchmakers, such as Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin, that are more prestigious than Rolex, the popular demand for Rolexes exceeds that of any other premiere watch,” says Alan Blyler, a spokesperson for San Diego Jewelry Buyers. “Over 800,000 new Rolex watches are produced every year, and each aspect of the manufacturing process is tightly controlled, so that each Rolex is built to last a lifetime.”
It is Rolex’s enduring precision, according to SDJB, that feeds the demand for pre-owned Rolex watches. But there are certain things that consumers can do to ensure that they receive the best prices for their used Rolexes if they ever decide to sell them. For example, in SDJB’s new list of Rolex tips and facts, they advise consumers never to add non-Rolex replacement parts to their used Rolexes. In addition, consumers are advised not to refurbish the dial of a Rolex before selling it, as a Rolex with its original dial (even if it is not in pristine condition) will bring a better buying offer.
San Diego Jewelry Buyers also provides used Rolex sellers with advice if they want to try to sell Rolex watches on eBay. Due to rampant counterfeiting of Rolex watches, SDJB staff advises sellers to provide proof of where they bought their Rolex; and should the seller be concerned that a buyer is engaging in return fraud, replacing their genuine used Rolex with a fake Rolex, they should open the package at the post office in the presence of a post office official.
If you want to sell your Rolex, please read SDJB’s other tips and facts for used Rolex sellers at:
http://www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com/read-our-blog/knowledge-center/questions-about-watches/
For more information about the company, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
1 Month Free Loan from San Diego Pawn Shop
Please note that the offer for a 1 month free pawn shop loan talked about in this press release has now expired.
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has announced a new 1 month free cash loan service for customers looking to sell their second-hand fine jewelry and watches. The offer covers all kinds of high value items, from gold, platinum, and diamond jewelry to chronograph watches from brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet.
“San Diego Jewelry Buyers has long prided itself in offering excellent prices for those who want to sell or pawn estate jewelry, diamond jewelry, and high brand watches,” says senior buyer Pete Harvey. “And this new cash loan offer backs up that claim.” Second-hand fine jewelry sellers can now go to SDJB and if they are not satisfied with the initial cash offer, SDJB will provide a free 1 month cash loan. During that month SDJB will search their global network of fine jewelry and watch collectors to match a buyer with the customer’s asking price.
The confidentiality of every loan client is guaranteed. No credit check is required for SDJB’s free service. The customer simply leaves the jewelry or watch item as collateral. If SDJB cannot find a buyer for the asking price, the customer then has three choices: 1) Accept the company’s original asking price; 2) Extend the loan for up to 3 more months; or 3) Take the item back, no questions asked. When extending the loan beyond the first month, interest rates do apply. According to Mr. Harvey, a customer with an item which qualifies them for a cash loan of $10,000 could expect to pay $400-500 in interest over 30 days.
“It is rare for jewelry buyers or pawn shops to make this kind of offer,” says Mr. Harvey. “But because we have been in the watch, jewelry, and diamond buying business for thirty years, we’ve been able to build a strong base of financial and human resources, including an extensive network of buyers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-all of whom are capable of paying top dollar for our client’s items.”
San Diego Jewelry Buyers is located at the NE Corner of 6th Avenue and E Street in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego. They are open Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information please call (619) 236-9603. Visit the company online at www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com.
SDJB serves the entire San Diego County including: North County, East County, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Cardiff, Leucadia, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Poway, Escondido, Ramona, Vista, Bonsall, Fallbrook, Poway, La Jolla, Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, Kearny Mesa, Hillcrest, La Mesa, College Area, Downtown, Coronado, La Costa, Mission Hills, North Park, National City, Chula Vista, Bonita, El Cajon, Otay Mesa, San Yisidro, the City of San Diego and more…
Please note that the offer for a 1 month free pawn shop loan talked about in this press release has now expired.
San Diego’s #1 Gold Buyer Discusses News Report
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has announced that the findings of an investigative news program on gold buyers were not unusual, and have provided an explanation for why investigators received the best price for a gold ring from a local pawn shop.
The investigation, conducted by San Diego’s 10News I-Team, involved four identical 10 karat gold rings which retailed at $58 a piece. The news team then sold the rings to GoldKit.com, Cash4Gold.com, GetGoldCash.com, and a local San Diego pawn shop.
According to the I-Team, GoldKit.com paid them $2.80 for the 10K gold ring; Cash4Gold.com paid $7.92; and GetGoldCash.com $7.63. But the San Diego pawn shop paid $18.50; more than double the highest pay out from the bigger, more publicized, gold buyers.
“The reason for this is simple,” says Alan Blyler, spokesperson for San Diego Jewelry Buyers. “National gold buyers spend enormous amounts of money marketing their services. Take for example GetGoldCash.com. They use former Olympic gold medal winner Mark Spitz as a paid celebrity sponsor. All of that advertising cost reduces the money you get back when you sell gold; be it scrap gold, dental gold, or gold jewelry.”
According to Blyler, local San Diego pawn shops and jewelry buyers frequently offer much better pay outs to consumers because they don’t have large advertising budgets. “Here at San Diego Jewelry Buyers, we have a small ad budget and rely primarily on word-of-mouth and our website to inform consumers that they are likely to receive better prices on gold, diamonds, and watches from the local businesses in their neighborhood.”
For more information about the company, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
888-919-3862 – 888-919-3862
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
Need Help Reading a Diamond Grading Certificate?
San Diego Jewelry Buyers has announced an addition to its expanding website. The company’s staff explains in a new article how to read a diamond grading report, commonly known also as a diamond certificate.
“A diamond grading report is one of the most valuable tools you have when selling diamonds,” says Alan Blyler, a spokesperson for San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB). The reason for this, according to Blyler, is that it helps the diamond buyer assign the best value to the used diamond a customer brings them.
A diamond grading report is conducted by a gemological laboratory, and is an independent evaluation of a diamond, not an endorsement. Today, the report is often included with the purchase of a diamond or diamond jewelry. In the article posted at SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com, the company states that not all diamond grading reports are equal. The lab that is most trusted among diamond buyers is said to be GIA (The Gemological Institute of America). Other labs that are listed as having solid reputations are IGI, AGS, AGSL, EGL, and HRD.
“One new thing that is being included on many diamond grading reports is the cut grade,” says Blyler. “This is an important aspect for San Diego diamond buyers because it relates to the fire and brilliance that jewelry wearers so want in their diamond rings, earrings, and necklaces.” According to SDJB, this grade relates to the overall proportion, symmetry, and polish of a diamond; and the best prices will be given for those diamonds rated as Ideal or Excellent.
To read San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ full guide on understanding a diamond grading report, please go to their diamond sellers Knowledge page.
For more information about the company, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
Need Tips for Selling Diamonds in San Diego?
Due to increased consumer interest in the selling of loose, large carat diamonds, as well as rare colored diamonds, SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com (SDJB) has published a list of tips on how to sell diamonds from used gold and platinum rings or other fine jewelry.
“One of the first things is to do an online background check of the diamond buyer who you are considering doing business with,” says Alan Blyler, a spokesperson for San Diego Jewelry Buyers. “This would include checking for any complaints registered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB.org) and browsing customer reviews on such websites as Yahoo, MerchantCircle, and InsiderPages.”
According to Blyler, San Diegsans who want to sell diamons or used diamond jewelry should be wary of diamond buyer reviews if they see a whole bunch posted on the same day. Key things to look for in legitimate reviews are ones that are spread out over a period of time, differing in content and style, and which include concrete details about the customer’s experience.
Another tip included in San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ list for loose diamond sellers is a knowledge building exercise. SDJB advises customers to price a 1.00 Carat F color, VVS1, Excellent Cut diamond at Blue Nile and two other online retailers. Compare prices and then take the lowest one. A diamond buyer will likely pay a customer around 40% of that lowest retail price.
The new list of tips for sellers of used diamonds appears in the Knowledge section of SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com, an area which is dedicated to educating consumers in all areas of selling their used gold, jewelry, diamonds, and elite brand watches. They also publish an online magazine for those who want to pawn jewelry, gold, silver, and other precious gift assets. For more information about the company, please visit or contact:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
Online Glossary for Luxury Pawn Shop Goers
San Diego Jewelry Buyers has announced the online publication of an industry glossary to assist customers interested in selling their pre-owned fine jewelry, watches, diamonds, and gold. More than a dictionary that explains the meanings of terms such as troy ounces, pennyweights, filigree, and the 4Cs of diamond grading, the SDJB glossary provides short biographies of such legendary jewelry and watch houses as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Jaeger-LeCoultre. It also includes descriptions of such reclusive but highly coveted jewelry designers as JAR and independent watchmakers like Vianney Halter.
“We wanted this glossary for jewelry sellers to be useful to both the novice and the connoisseur,” says an SDJB spokesperson. “In the field of fine jewelry and horology there is always more to learn. For example, the estate jewelry aficionado may know all about the designers of vintage eras like Art Nouveau and Art Deco, yet know little about modern masters such as Gurhan Orhan or John Hardy. At the San Diego Jewelry Buyers glossary we cover all the bases. It is a good starting point for people to strengthen their knowledge.”
Lord Elgin: Founded in in August of 1864, the Elgin Watch Company became a legendary American watch manufacturer. Originally known as the National Watch Co., the company had a long and celebrated history as a manufacturer of pocket watches. The company’s railroad-approved pocket watches and military issue watches from WW I and WW II continue to be classic collectibles. The company eventually fell victim to cheap imports and closed its last plant in 1967.
Krugerrand: A Krugerrand is a South African gold coin, first minted in 1967 in order to help market South African gold. Although the coins have legal tender status in South Africa, they are not actually intended to be used as currency. Since the Krugerrand is minted from gold alloy that is 91.67 percent pure (22 karats), the actual weight of a “one ounce” coin is 1.0909 troy ounces (33.93 g), to provide one troy ounce of pure gold.
Fair Trade Gems: Gems that are closely tracked from mine to market to ensure that every gem has been handled according to strict protocols, which include: environmental protection, fair labor practices at the cutting and jewelry factories, and a tight custody chain that eliminates the possibility of treated gems or synthetics being introduced into the supply chain. The program also includes promotion of cultural diversity, public education, and accountability.
To read the full glossary for San Diegans who want to pawn or sell diamonds, gold jewelry, fine watches, or other luxury assets, please visit:
http://sandiegojewelrybuyers.com/luxury-pawn-shop-glossary-of-terms-brands/
For more information about the company, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
888-919-3862 – 888-919-3862
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
San Diego Luxury Pawnbroker Launches Website
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB), California’s premiere buyer of pre-owned fine jewelry, diamonds, and prestige watches has announced the launch of its new luxury website: SanDiegoJewelryBuyers.com.
Serving sellers and loan-seekers in the San Diego area and nationally, the site transcends the traditional pawn shop experience and is expected to strengthen the company’s standing as an industry leader among gold buyers, diamond buyers, and luxury pawnbrokers. “The purpose of this site is to explain why we are able to provide clients with better sales offers and cash loans on their precious items, and to do this in a highly educational and non-promotional manner,” says SDJB’s owner.
According to Mr. Blackburn, assessing a fair value for estate jewelry, complex timepieces, and modern designer jewelry demands a level of expertise that goes beyond just knowing what today’s spot prices are for gold, silver, and platinum. It takes an understanding of brand value, as well as the attention to detail and craftsmanship upon which luxury brands are built.
Mr. Blackburn should know. He has been involved with vintage and handcrafted fine jewelry for over twenty years, and is the creator of his own branded collections that have appeared in fine jewelry magazines worldwide. Add to Blackburn’s knowledge the 30+ years of expertise in the pre-owned jewelry market that company founder and senior buyer Pete Harvey brings, and customers in San Diego County have a jewelry and watch buyer with credentials they can rely upon.
“Trust has always been the cornerstone of San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ success,” says Mr. Blackburn. “There is a lot of conflicting and confusing information to sort through when people sell estate jewelry. But we’ve always been straightforward in sharing with customers our knowledge regarding the product they want to sell or pawn, so they can make an informed decision.”
In keeping with that philosophy of knowledge sharing, the new San Diego Jewelry Buyers website includes an area solely dedicated to building their customers’ understanding of fine jewelry, watches, diamonds, silver, gold, and platinum—as well as information on jewelry recycling and the eco-friendly fine jewelry movement which the company supports. San Diegans who would like to sell or pawn gold or other luxury assets will also find an SDJB guide that answers many of the questions people have when they are looking to sell (or receive an immediate cash loan) on precious gift assets.
For more information about the company, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603 – (800) 557-9413
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
San Diego Gold Buyer Helps Pawn Shops
The current economy is causing more San Diego residents to head down to their local pawn shops for small loans, and the result has been that many pawn shop owners are in a cash crunch. According to San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB), the company has been buying increasing amounts of fine jewelry, watches, diamonds, and gold from the San Diego pawnshops that it regularly works with.
“Over the past six months, more people have decided just to let their local pawn shop keep that gold chain, diamond ring, or what have you, rather than pay back the loan,” says an SDJB spokesperson. “And while this is perfectly fine, it can make it tough financially for pawn shops because most of their business is based on loans, not on actually having to re-sell items to the public.”
This is where San Diego Jewelry Buyers steps in. Specializing in estate jewelry from famous periods like Art Deco, as well as designer jewelry and watches from brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Rolex, and Patek Philippe, SDJB has been helping San Diego pawn shops reduce inventory by buying increasing amounts of their fine jewelry and gold.
“San Diego Jewelry Buyers fortunately has the financial resources that allow us to purchase as many items as our pawn shop clients bring us,” says SDJB. “We’ve been buying used gold jewelry and second-hand Swiss watches for over 30 years, and over that time have built up a trusted relationship with neighborhood pawn shops both inside and outside San Diego.
San Diego Jewelry Buyers though does not always buy every kind of watch and all types of jewelry. While a local pawn shop will sometimes give a small cash loan for a digital watch or gold plated piece of jewelry to a customer they know, SDJB deals mostly in watches worth over $500, and only jewelry made of solid gold, platinum, or sterling silver.
In addition to buying, San Diego Jewelry Buyers also offers immediate cash loans on those large ticket diamonds and jewels that go beyond the scope and expertise of most pawn shop owners. Because of the company’s strategic downtown location, SDJB finds this end of its business also increasing.
“The downtown Gaslamp Quarter is joining La Jolla, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe as one of San Diego most affluent shopping and dining areas. Dealing with clients who are looking to sell or collateralize a $25,000 watch or $50,000 diamond ring is not unusual. If the deal is fair for both parties, we don’t have to think about it. We write them a check right on the spot.”
For more information about SDJB, please visit or contact them at:
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
907 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
888-919-3862 – 888-919-3862
www.sandiegojewelrybuyers.com
