If you have antiques that are collecting dust, try selling them for a profit. We do accept vintage products at South Bay Jewelry & Loan. Continue reading for five suggestions on how to obtain the greatest deal, and then call (310) 371-4571 or visit by if you have any further questions.
- Take it to the appropriate location First and foremost, double-check that the pawnshop you’re visiting accepts the sort of antiques you have. We will consider various sorts of antiques at South Bay Jewelry & Loan, including jewelry and musical instruments, however we do not work with furniture. Any queries regarding what the pawnshop works with should be answered with a simple phone call to the pawnshop you’re contemplating.
- Collect as much documentation as possible Before you go into the pawnshop, you should know what you’re looking for. In an ideal world, you’d have paperwork to show how old it is, who produced it, and so on. The more information you can provide us, the more information we can give to someone who wants to buy the item, which means you’ll get a higher price.
- Know if there are any problems with it – and be honest about it. Do not make the mistake of attempting to conceal any damage to the artwork. You may receive an honest pricing appraisal if you are straightforward and honest. You can guarantee that if you try to disguise the problem, we’ll uncover it before the deal is completed, and we’ll have to start over with the appraisal.
- It is not necessary to clean the item Many people believe that the cleaner an object is, the more attractive it is, and that the more attractive it is, the more valuable it is. This can really depreciate an antique item’s worth. The value of an object can be considerably decreased if it is cleaned or polished with the incorrect materials or procedure. It’s possible that the finish will be ruined, that important marks will be obliterated, and that other problems may arise. Bring the item to us in the same condition as you found it, carefully packaged.
- Expect to receive a fraction of the item’s true value. You should not expect to obtain the same price for a pawned object as you would if you sold it to a private collector. We can’t offer you the full value because the pawnshop needs to make a profit when they sell it. The benefit of selling to us is that you won’t have to worry about finding a private buyer. You may bring your stuff to us today and go away with cash.
If you have questions about how the pawn process works, contact South Bay Jewelry & Loan at (310) 371-4571 for assistance.
