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eBay – private listing – bidders’ identities protected – is it a scam?
You know, it's not really true that all you can see is a bidder's nickname. A bidder's nickname won't tell you much. However, if you dig a bit deeper, you can see the 30-day activity summary (bid history): what number of items the respective bidder has been bidding on, the total number of bids (fromRead more
You know, it’s not really true that all you can see is a bidder’s nickname. A bidder’s nickname won’t tell you much.
However, if you dig a bit deeper, you can see the 30-day activity summary (bid history): what number of items the respective bidder has been bidding on, the total number of bids (from this you can conclude what bidding strategy that bidder employs – whether he places one bid per item or competes continuously by placing multiple bids).
You can also see what is the bid activity (in %) with that particular seller and the number of bids that bidder has retracted within a 6-month period.
Most importantly, you can see how the bidder is bidding on that particular item you are interested in.
Thus, you get a pretty clear picture of who you are competing with and what to expect.
Best regards, Freddie
See lessWhat’s the best place to buy vintage jewelry online?
I cannot really say whether it's the very best place to buy vintage jewelry, but I have bought a few really great pieces from vintagehoneypots on ebay.de I remember one sterling silver ring with diamonds (14K gold plated) and one very impressive size jadeite jade pendant especially well. I succeededRead more
I cannot really say whether it’s the very best place to buy vintage jewelry, but I have bought a few really great pieces from vintagehoneypots on ebay.de
I remember one sterling silver ring with diamonds (14K gold plated) and one very impressive size jadeite jade pendant especially well. I succeeded to resell them at a very good profit (10 and 19 times more than what I paid for these items). So, you can find some pretty good deals there from time to time. I think it really depends on what you are looking for.
Best regards, Freddie
See less925 Sterling silver Snake bracelet with ruby on Catawiki – what’s the true market value?
Dear Melany, I'm pretty sure this is not a piece of antique jewelry. It does not look like one. So, maybe it's for the best you didn't buy it .
Dear Melany,
I’m pretty sure this is not a piece of antique jewelry. It does not look like one. So, maybe it’s for the best you didn’t buy it .
See lessAre jewelry certificates issued by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers credible?
Unfortunately, I cannot agree with @Editor that Westfield Jewelry Appraisers are always honest and consistent as far as gemstone treatment is concerned. No doubt, on most occasions they are but NOT ALWAYS. Take a look at the image I have attached here. Westfield Jewelry Appraisers have identified thRead more
Unfortunately, I cannot agree with @Editor that Westfield Jewelry Appraisers are always honest and consistent as far as gemstone treatment is concerned. No doubt, on most occasions they are but NOT ALWAYS.
See lessTake a look at the image I have attached here. Westfield Jewelry Appraisers have identified this parcel of gemstones as natural emeralds with a whopping retail value estimate of $7540!
These are not emeralds. These are dyed beryls, and their retail value is around $20.
This is both very unprofessional and dishonest.
Are jewelry certificates issued by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers credible?
Dear Paulo, There are two things I'd like to say about Westfield Jewelry Appraisers: The good thing is that they are perfectly clear and honest about the gemstone treatment methods in their certificates. For example, if a ruby is lead glass-filled, they state "treatment: glass & flux". Many labsRead more
Dear Paulo,
There are two things I’d like to say about Westfield Jewelry Appraisers:
The good thing is that they are perfectly clear and honest about the gemstone treatment methods in their certificates. For example, if a ruby is lead glass-filled, they state “treatment: glass & flux”. Many labs (or so-called labs) do not disclose such information. Westfield Jewelry Appraisers are not like that.
The bad thing, however, is that their estimated retail values are extremely inflated (as Anna has already mentioned). Actually, they are shamelessly lying about the market value of the items they certify.
Therefore, I find this lab very interesting – on the one hand, they are perfectly consistent and professional; on the other hand, they are just a bunch of scammers printing certificates with totally fake retail estimates.
Best regards, Editor
See lessAre jewelry certificates issued by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers credible?
There is at least one serious problem with the certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers - their Estimated Retail Values are highly inflated. As a matter of fact, they have nothing to do with the reality. On average, these estimates are 30 to 50 times higher than the market value of the respectivRead more
There is at least one serious problem with the certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers – their Estimated Retail Values are highly inflated. As a matter of fact, they have nothing to do with the reality. On average, these estimates are 30 to 50 times higher than the market value of the respective item.
I know, 30 to 50 times seems totally crazy. And it actually is but even that’s not their “greatest achievement”. I have seen certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers with the Estimated Retail Value as much as 400 times the true market value!!!
Regards, Anna
See less14K Yellow gold clasp for my pearl necklace. Where can I get the best deal?
I used to buy 14K gold clasps from es_store, too. Then about a year ago, I found this seller (see attached file). The good thing is that now I can buy these clasps at this price whenever I need them and I don't have to ask es_store for a discount each and every time. Regards, Editor
I used to buy 14K gold clasps from es_store, too. Then about a year ago, I found this seller (see attached file). The good thing is that now I can buy these clasps at this price whenever I need them and I don’t have to ask es_store for a discount each and every time.
Regards, Editor
See less14K Yellow gold clasp for my pearl necklace. Where can I get the best deal?
I have been buying alike clasps from es_store on eBay for years. The regular price is $33.99 + postage. From time to time, they offer a discount. The reduced price is $27.99 & free shipping. When they have no discount, I contact them and ask for it. So far they have been very kind and have alwayRead more
I have been buying alike clasps from es_store on eBay for years. The regular price is $33.99 + postage. From time to time, they offer a discount. The reduced price is $27.99 & free shipping. When they have no discount, I contact them and ask for it. So far they have been very kind and have always offered me one.
Sincerely, Anna
See lessWhat is LGF ruby?
On the one hand, it is fair that the seller mentions the fact it is a LGF ruby. On the other hand, it is not really fair to state it is a "natural" ruby. LGF rubies are far from being natural. For that exact reason they are called "composite rubies" (according to GIA). Regards, Freddie
On the one hand, it is fair that the seller mentions the fact it is a LGF ruby. On the other hand, it is not really fair to state it is a “natural” ruby. LGF rubies are far from being natural. For that exact reason they are called “composite rubies” (according to GIA).
Regards, Freddie
See lessWhat is LGF ruby?
LGF stands for lead glass filled. Thus, it's a composite ruby, and it is not correct to state it is "natural". Regards, Anna
LGF stands for lead glass filled. Thus, it’s a composite ruby, and it is not correct to state it is “natural”.
Regards, Anna
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