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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

bucolic_frolic

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4. Exactly, you know what you're looking at.

Reply to Marthe48 (Reply #3)

Sun May 25, 2025, 11:59 AM

May 25

And yes there are all sorts of conflicts of interest with appraisal, buying, selling. The only time they try an accurate assessment is for a paid insurance appraisal. Then they know their number might be scrutinized or second-guessed at some point.

There are micro-scales to weigh items, or even a postage scale, then calc the precious content. Ballpark accuracy, but that knowledge can prevent being ripped off.

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The precious metal buyers are out and about [View all] Marthe48 May 25 OP

You might want to check out their current offers. TheRickles May 25 #1

Some financial gurus predict precious metals bucolic_frolic May 25 #2

In my own opinion another way to divest people of material wealth Marthe48 May 25 #3

Exactly, you know what you're looking at. bucolic_frolic May 25 #4