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Old 12-25-2018, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Be prepared to be very disappointed at how much you will be offered. Whoever says that diamonds are an investment is lying. A few months ago, I went with a friend to the Waterfront hotel where a guy was buying jewelry. He offered $2,000 for a Rolex watch and two diamond rings that were originally purchased for well over $20,000.
I would not consider a guy at a hotel buying stuff as an expert. He's looking to rip people off. I would get an appraisal, and then go to Orlando and find jewelers with a good reputation and get offers.