When that bank branch eliminated their safety deposit boxes Tony decided that a smaller box at a nearby branch would better suit our needs and be more cost efficient. The bag of jewelry wouldn't fit, though, so we brought it home, put it in a secure location, and promptly forgot about it.
Every few months he or I would uncover the bag and say something about processing its contents, but neither of us took the initiative. Tony recently learned about a jewelry buying event the last weekend of each month at a store at the mall that specializes in buying and selling antiques and collectables, so we got the bag out and looked carefully at the contents. There was nothing he or I were interested in keeping so I put the buying event on this month's calendar.Today after lunch we drove up to the mall and navigated our way to the store. The process couldn't have been easier. We walked to one of the rear counters, where the owner took a look at what we had, separated the things into a small pile of "good" pieces and a larger pile of "costume" pieces, and gave us a price for the entire lot. We agreed to the price, and left with cash.
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And not only did you get some money for them, the jewelry will go on to be loved by someone new.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I suspect some of it will be melted down :-(
DeleteIt's amazing how long we can keep stuff that we don't really want. I've done the same thing with things from my mom that I have had for many years and didn't really want but didn't want to get rid of. I'm sure you won't miss the jewelry and now you can buy something that you really want.
ReplyDeleteThere was nothing that either Tony or I would think about using.
DeleteYes, we tend to hang on to things. In this case you showed respect and restraint and now you get your reward! Aloha
ReplyDeleteI like your spin on the topic.
DeleteOh goodness...what a fabulous thing to do. I even have some things from my grandmother that I have had put away for 50 years. I need to dig it out and take a look at what I have. Happy for you guys...
ReplyDeleteIt felt good to make a final decision about the items, instead of pushing it down the road every couple of months.
DeleteVery good
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice surprise to find an easy way to sell all that inherited jewelry. Maybe you can use the money for something fun.
ReplyDeleteRight now the money is in the general checkbook account, but I am trying to advocate for a fun activity.
DeleteWhat a great move, to have them worn by someone who will love them again and you can do things you love with the money.
ReplyDeleteThis is what I keep things that take up space in our lives!! Very interesting story Kathy!!
Where? Email me.
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DeleteNice that you had the show to attend. My mom had a ruby ring from her mom, who died young in the 1930s. After my mom died, I took it and some other items to the jeweler. He said the ruby ring was glass, and common from the Depression days, probably cost a dollar. Interesting how the stories are embellished over time. I've kept it just for the story; a reminder how tiny things can be valuable to the heart. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI have some pieces that I inherited from my mom. No doubt I could get another tidy sum for them, but I'm not quite ready to give them up.
DeleteThat must have been satisfying, and much more so since you didn't do it immediately.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have a little bit of extra space.
DeleteGood idea. Save the money or invest in silver, there's an economic crash coming.
ReplyDeleteGood advice.
DeleteTerry and I have gotten rid of jewelry over the years this way. When a friend died, and there was no one to take any of her things, I hauled it all to a silver/gold dealer and got a pretty penny for it. Sent the money to her nieces on the east coast. I really had no idea there was such a good market for old silver.
ReplyDeleteThat was very thoughtful of you.
DeleteWell that's good that you were able to get some cash for the stuff you weren't going to use.
ReplyDeleteI like how you show the whole process what started as forgotten heirlooms turned into a simple, satisfying way to clear out things you didn’t need. It’s practical, and I can picture the relief of finally getting it done.
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