Times are tough – we all know that! And with many jewelry stores hanging “We Buy Gold!” banners in their windows, or those Cash for Gold commercials that used to run all night, it is tempting to look through the old jewelry box and peddle some old jewelry. But the jewelry industry has a dirty little secret – there are many professionals out there that will take advantage of the average consumer’s lack of knowledge concerning the true value of their jewelry. To combat this, Consumerist.com recently featured an exclusive excerpt from the latest issue of Harper's. Written by ex-jeweler Clancy Martin, this article takes you on a journey to the dark side of the jewelry game, and enlightens you on some of the dirty tricks that give the jewelry industry a black eye.
Read Harper's Magazine: Insider Reveals How You Get Jacked When Selling Jewelry.
It's a great beer and worth seeking out. It's widely available in my hometown of Buffalo, New York, but as for Geneva, you may need to ask one of the stores that carry Lake Placid in Geneva (Wegman's, Byrne Dairy, Halsey's, Tops, Fastrack) why they don't have the new seasonal yet, and they'll contact Lake Placid's distributors (Wright-Wisner, I believe, serves the Rochester area). Sometimes it takes a little kick in the pants from customers to get the retailers to order a new seasonal! You could also take a trip to Rochester if you don't feel like waiting. I made a few phone calls - I'll let you know what I find out.
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