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.
