Antique Jewelry Wholesale

Antique jewelry is typically very valuable, and
purchasing such jewelry costs quite a bit of money.
But then again, it is possible to buy antique jewelry
wholesale as well - if you know where to look.

Most people think that online auctions, such as
eBay is the way to go. While this is true
occasionally, you will usually find that the seller
knows the value of what they are selling, and the
price is quite high. There are other ways to find
antique jewelry at wholesale prices - or below.

Keep an eye on your newspaper for advertised
estate sales and garage sales. Typically, at these
sales, the people holding the sale really don't know
the value of what they have. You can literally
purchase hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of
antique jewelry for just a few dollars on a typical
Saturday morning.

It is important that you not look too closely at the
jewelry when you are buying it. If the piece is
valuable, you don't want the seller to know how
valuable it is! It isn't your fault that they didn't get it
appraised - as you will as soon as you leave! Keep
a straight face, keep your happiness and joy to
yourself, and pay the fifty cents or two bucks that
they want for the piece, get in your car and head to
a trusted jeweler for an appraisal!

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It is possible that the piece isn't worth anything -
but occasionally, you will stumble across some real
finds! Even if the piece isn't worth anything, if you
make jewelry, you may be able to disassemble it
for the parts.

Finding antique jewelry wholesale is very exciting.
In fact, spending those Saturday mornings at the
yard sales and estate sales may even become
addicting! Yard sales and estate sales - especially
estate sales where grandchildren are not interested
in their grandma's old ugly jewelry are the best
sources for antique jewelry at wholesale prices - or
below wholesale prices.

This doesn't mean that there aren't some real find
on eBay as well, so don't discount it. Keep an eye
on the jewelry categories, as well as the antique or
vintage categories. When you do find something
you want to bid on, make sure that the seller has a
good reputation. If the piece is very expensive, use
the escrow service that is recommended by eBay.
Also talk to the seller quite a bit to be sure that you
understand exactly what is being advertised!
Buy Jewelry Wholesale
at Jewelry Shows and Expos

Jewelry shows and expos are great places to find
jewelry wholesale. These shows and expos are held
all over the world throughout the year, and no matter
where you live, a show will eventually be held near
you - probably within a days drive. In fact, if you live
near a major city or a convention center, there will
probably be several shows throughout the year that
you will be interested in when it comes to jewelry
wholesale.

One of the great things about these shows and
expos - aside from all of the gorgeous jewelry on
display and the fabulous prices - is the information
that is offered. These shows and expos often cover
entire weekends, and related seminars and
demonstrations are often included as well.

There is an entry fee for these shows and expos, in
most cases, but it is typically quite affordable. A
good way to find shows in your area is to visit
http://aksshow.com/home.jsp Another way to find
shows is to visit a search engine and type 'jewelry
shows your home town' into the search box, where
your home town is the town you live in, or a major
city near you.

Dealing with Jewelry Wholesale Dealers

Many people think that if they try to talk to a
jewelry wholesale dealer that they will get better
bargains. In the case of buying in bulk, they are
absolutely right! Most jewelry wholesale dealers
will offer you a lower price if you are buying in
bulk - but if you are just buying one or two pieces,
it really doesn't pay for them to offer you prices
below the wholesale price.

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Other than getting a good price, you want to make
sure that you are getting quality jewelry. If you can
deal with the jewelry wholesale dealer in person,
you should. But in most situations, this will not be
the case. Instead, contact the dealer by phone
and talk to them. Establish a relationship, and
keep that relationship on good terms at all times.
As time goes by, you may be able to get even
better deals from the wholesaler, and you can
probably work out credit terms as well.

Just remember that your jewelry wholesale dealer
is a human being, and treat them as such. If you
ever find that your dealer isn't being honest with you,
or is selling low quality jewelry, look for a new
wholesaler.
Exporting Jewelry Wholesale

If you plan to export jewelry wholesale, you may
need to find out if it is legal. First you must
understand that sending just one piece of jewelry to
another country is in fact 'exporting goods.' This is
true even if the country is Mexico or Canada! No
matter where it is going, if it is outside of the United
States, or the country that you live in, it is
exporting.

You can find out if exporting certain pieces of
jewelry is legal by calling the customs agency in
your state, or by calling the United States Customs
Office. Describe the jewelry and as well as the
precious stones it contains, and tell them where it
is being sent. They will be able to tell you if shipping
it is legal, and what problems may be encountered
at customs in the country it is being shipped to.

Take shipping costs into consideration, and make
sure that your customer pays for that! Shipping to
other countries can be quite costly, and if you pay
for that shipping, you probably won't realize any
profits on the jewelry wholesale that you are
shipping out of the country!

How to Buy Jewelry Wholesale

Buying jewelry wholesale is really quite easy. The
Internet gives you access to all of the wholesale
jewelry companies you could ever need to make
your selections, so you can buy exactly what you
want or need - at very competitive prices.

There is a difference between online jewelry stores
and online wholesale companies. Online jewelry
stores sell jewelry at retail prices, even though the
price may be slightly discounted. Wholesale
companies sell jewelry at wholesale prices - which
of course are cheaper than retail prices.

There are many sites where you can purchase
directories of wholesale companies, but this really
isn't necessary. Just use a search engine like
Google to find what you are looking for. If you are
looking for an engagement ring at a wholesale
price, for example, simply type 'engagement ring
wholesale' into the search box - a whole slew of
wholesalers who carry engagement rings will pop
up in the search results.

Be aware that some wholesaler's will only sell in
bulk. Of course, if you just want to buy one
engagement ring, you do not want to buy in bulk.
But there are many companies that will sell just
one item - you just have to look for them.

If buying online isn't what you are interested in,
consider joining a discount club, such as Sam's.
Here you will find jewelry at deeply discounted
retail prices, which is the next best thing to jewelry
wholesale prices - but again, the wholesale prices
will be lower.

When dealing with an online wholesale company,
you need to do several things. First, you want to be
sure that you are buying the real thing. There are
many companies out there that will advertise that
their jewelry is 'authentic.' Read the sales copy
very carefully, and educate yourself quickly. For
instance, beware of words like 'gold plated' or
'realistic.' This is an indication that the jewelry isn't
gold, or that stones are fake.

Also find out if the company has a refund or
exchange policy, as well as a 100% money back
guarantee. This is important, and it will protect you
if you find that you are not happy with the pieces
you have purchased, or if they are of lesser quality
than you expected.

Also consider using eBay to find jewelry wholesale
prices. Again, use caution. Check the seller's
feedback and ratings, and make sure that you are
dealing with a reputable person or company. If the
jewelry is an important piece, use the escrow
service that eBay recommends - even if you have to
pay the escrow fees yourself!

How to Buy Jewelry Wholesale Online

Buying jewelry wholesale online is quite easy, and
most of the time, it is an enjoyable shopping
experience. In fact, many people prefer this method
of buying jewelry wholesale simply because they
find a much wider selection at much lower prices.
However, some of the buying public is still wary of
online businesses. If this sounds like you, there is
really no need for concern. Simply follow a few
simple guidelines to ensure that you have a safe
and satisfactory buying experience.

The first step is to be aware that there are indeed
many con artists operating on the Internet - and
they will happily take your money with absolutely
no regrets. It is your responsibility to take all of the
proper precautions to guard against this happening.

First, find the jewelry wholesale that you are
interested in buying. Make a note of where you
found it, but do not make a purchase just yet -
there is still much to be done. Take a look at other
online wholesaler's sites and online jewelry stores
to see if you can find similar pieces. In most cases,
you can. Look at the price differences. While the
wholesale price should be lower than the retail price,
you should use extreme caution if the price seems
too low. Remember that old adage 'if it sounds too
good to be true, it probably is.'