Would you buy jewelry off of craigslist?

[Penwoir]

No I wouldn't as I've heard of too many scams that co-incide with Craigs List. The last scam I heard was for someone wanting to buy jewellery without having actually seen it (always a red flag) and then offering to give the seller more than enough money, by check, to keep the jewellery for them. They finally arrive, give the check and take the jewellery, and the check bounces.

[rghvac69]

Heck no. Too many scams on that site.

[gizmo42]

No I wouldn't as I've heard of too many scams that co-incide with Craigs List. The last scam I heard was for someone wanting to buy jewellery without having actually seen it (always a red flag) and then offering to give the seller more than enough money, by check, to keep the jewellery for them. They finally arrive, give the check and take the jewellery, and the check bounces.

That's why you would except only cash no checks, credit cards, or anything like that just cash and money orders then you can see who really wants it or doesn't. Have them meet you on your turf not theres or half way its either your turf or nothing.

[aflyingmonkey]

You need to meet up in a public space, parking lot - if you need to meet up & have concerns. 

I sold a television cabinet on Craigslist & it was a very easy transaction to do.  I sold it right out of my home & the guy who bought it paid cash, he was buying it for his father.   You hear about the bad, but there is a lot of good happening there too. 

[gizmo42]

You need to meet up in a public space, parking lot - if you need to meet up & have concerns. 

I sold a television cabinet on Craigslist & it was a very easy transaction to do.  I sold it right out of my home & the guy who bought it paid cash, he was buying it for his father.   You hear about the bad, but there is a lot of good happening there too. 

Thank You at least someone out there feels the way I do. All I have been reading is a lot of negative feedback

[BMaston12]

I have a lot of semiprecious jewelry (mostly rings) - not real expensive pieces. Sterling, 10k gold with stones like aquamarine, amethyst, etc. They aren't cheap costume pieces by any means, but not more than $100 or so each. I would like to sell them as I cannot wear them and get no use out of them. I have tried going to jewelers with no luck and *bleep* shops just offer price of gold which is next to nothing and these are not junk or broken pieces. i was thinking about selling on craigslist but wondered if people actually would buy from there. Any thoughts?

I would be afraid to. It could be fake and you would have a hard time getting your money back. You would have to be real sure of the one selling it. I would not take the chance. BMaston12

[aggie49]

i would not i know people that have got stuff from them and when they got it it wasn't what they bought

[freedavis]

You can get better deals I think vs wholesale.

[gizmo42]

I have a lot of semiprecious jewelry (mostly rings) - not real expensive pieces. Sterling, 10k gold with stones like aquamarine, amethyst, etc. They aren't cheap costume pieces by any means, but not more than $100 or so each. I would like to sell them as I cannot wear them and get no use out of them. I have tried going to jewelers with no luck and *bleep* shops just offer price of gold which is next to nothing and these are not junk or broken pieces. i was thinking about selling on craigslist but wondered if people actually would buy from there. Any thoughts?

I would be afraid to. It could be fake and you would have a hard time getting your money back. You would have to be real sure of the one selling it. I would not take the chance. BMaston12

Doesnt anyone understand, she is trying to sell it on craigslist not buy things. I think everyone is confused.

[madeara]

No, I would not.  There is no way to know if the jewelry is genuine.

[anonymous012]

I never bought anything off Craig's List, but I would be cautious when meeting the seller. EBay is not bad either, But check feedback- 100% feedback is what I look for, but I never buy electronics or expensive stuff on there.

If you do sales with people in your state off Craig's List, make sure to meet in public areas, morning or afternoon or light outside during the evening. Do have another person accompany you incase you feel uncomfortable. I would avoid house meeting so in case the buyer turns out to be a creep.

[flowergirl11]

I would from a flea market
But I sell
Jewelry
On Facebook 

[JaniceSW]

I've sold two items from Craigslist.  We met in a public place I knew was busy and I was familiar with.  I would never go to someone's home or let them come to mine.  I also made it clear that I would pick the place and time if they were interested.
I also sized up their car to make sure they didn't follow me home and left after they had pulled away from the meeting place.
Communicate by email alone.  Phone numbers are too easy to connect to addresses.

As far as jewelry is concerned, people are always going to be wary if it's real.  If you have original boxes and receipts, this would be the time to have them available.  If not, you might want to contact a jeweler and ask how much it would be to write up brief statements on each piece of jewelry simply verifying what the stones are, that they are real, and if they are set in 10, 14, or whatever karat gold or sterling silver.

The markup on jewelry is very high so I don't know what kind of a deal you originally received.  Only the likes of high quality diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and pieces with a great deal of gold are worth much in the secondary market. 

[ericdavid26]

People would definitely buy them! Especially if they look well kept, people would most likely pay the price your asking.

[ricdsm]

I just don't think I would. Good luck to you though.