It’s easy to sell jewelry to a pawn shop – just take it in, tell the broker you’d like to sell your jewelry to them, then take the money they offer you. But if you actually want to get a good deal for your jewelry, you should put a little more work into your sell.
How to Sell Jewelry to a Pawn Shop
- Choose a safe and reliable pawn shop. If you go to a questionable pawn shop, you’ll probably wind up with a questionable deal. Go online to find pawn shops in your area and read customer reviews for more information.
- Do research to figure out how you should price your jewelry. Take your high-end pieces to a jeweler and have it professionally appraised. Otherwise, just go online and look for similar pieces to determine a good estimate.
- Be ready to haggle or bring someone with you to do your bargaining for you – it’s going to happen.
- Get your jewelry in tip-top shape to maximize your return. Polish it, remove any tarnish and clean it up as much as possible.
- Try not to act too desperate for money, even if you are actually desperate. Those who are desperate for money are willing to take less, and pawn brokers know this. Act casual, as if you’re only selling your jewelry because you’ve stopped wearing it or it no longer fits your taste.
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