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Garage Sale for Jewelers
March 9, 2007

I started learning about safes yesterday. I called some insurance companies for their advice on which type of safe will lower my premium and to my surprise, as long as the safe wasn’t burglarized or drilled the insurance company didn’t care if I bought it used. Their basic requirements were a TL30X6 (this is new to me…TL30X6=tool resistant for 30 minutes on all 6 sides). So, I started calling around for a used safe yet most of the local companies in Charlotte sold new safes.

The light bulb went off…I started to wish for a network of jewelers who were leaving the industry who could help new jewelers who were entering the business. When you retire what are you going to do with your old safes, microscopes, the steamer, etc? Instead of piling it up in your garage…why not, help the “new bees” coming into the industry or people like me who are expanding their business?

If you don’t have something to sell you can share a company that gave you a great deal or one's products you love:

I’ll get the ball rolling with something I saw in my Local Flyer: Microscope--AO Scientific Instrument 150/110 like new $500 call 704-542-3242


Posted by Shanu Singh Guliani on March 9, 2007 | Comments (16)


March 12, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
djexchange@aol.com commented:

I have closed my store and want to sell my Austron Colorimeter. It is a wonderful "back-up" device for checking the color of diamonds. You can contact me at djexchange@aol.com Thank you.




March 12, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
Sara Ritchie commented:

I am setting up an appraisal business in the NYC area. The thing I need most is the traveling lab. I have a lovely older microscope but would love to get one that gradually goes upto 60X or even 45X. If anyone out there would be interested in trading my skills for equiptment that would be even better for my cash flow. Please e-mail me SORitc@aol.com Thanks, Sara




March 14, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
Uncle Marty, JewelHouseAuctions.com commented:

No jeweler simply retires and rides into the sunset. Our profession lasts a lifetime and a half. Once we have established ourselves as jewelers our former customers and relatives always assume that we have not really retired. As long as we are capable of being in the upright position we can accomodate an old friend. I tell friends to go to the man that bought my retail store 5 years ago, and they tell me, " but I know you for over 30 years and will not trust anyone else with grandpa's pocket watch for a watch crystal". Some of us have children who have entered the jewelry business. They have adopted our equipment. Others like to have a piece of equipment on their coffee table to remind themselves of grandpa/grandma's being a jewelry merchant and still others have found themselves in the position of wanting to sell the equipment but not knowing for how much, so it sits. Place an ad and make an offer of what you will pay, rather than waiting. Uncle Marty




March 14, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
msilverm commented:

I think that this is a great idea. I have a great safe for sale. It is a John Tann, very large 81" tall, will get over 3 million $ of insurance coverage from the insurance companies. I closed one store, have one left and an extra safe. Never been drilled has combo/key for entry. Call Mark at 954-424-2120




March 15, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
Cyndi commented:

Great idea! We're looking for casting equipment in good condition. Contact me at diamondboutique@verizon.net




March 17, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
Arthur Mazur commented:

I am relocating and am selling a TL30X6 safe. I also have 9 beautiful modern-contemporary all glass showcases for sale. Contact me for more info at 704-841-9424




April 11, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
dee@jewelrytraining.com commented:

We are looking for all types of gemology instruments. in multiples, We conduct the F.G.A. FOUNDATION & DIPLOMA courses as part of our permanent curriculum. Also MasterValuer Professional Jewelry ASppraisal is offered home study & work shops, our students need ubstruments and equipment also. Are you upgrading your labs? have a spare? We can also accept donations listed as business costs. Call me with Questions. Robyn Kleinhans @ The California Institute of Jewelry Training in Carmichael, CA. 800-731-1122 or robyn@jewelrytraining.com




October 9, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
cb2eb commented:

I am looking for a small TL30x6. If you have one available and are in the San Diego to Loas Angeles area please contact me at carleyjeels@gmail.com.




October 9, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
cb2eb commented:

correct email for previous comment is carleyjewels@gmail.com.




October 28, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
larry cohen commented:

i am looking for a safe and show cases for my store in chicago and just a safe for one in san diego anybody hear of any thing please call me larry cohen 312-437-0203




November 18, 2007
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
A&A JEWELERS commented:

Just opened a store in MIAMI, FL. I need a big safe (TANN) also need tools, equiptment, etc. PLEASE CALL ALEX (786) 444-2447




February 18, 2008
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david commented:

Hi! Very good sait!




February 18, 2008
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
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February 18, 2008
In response to: Garage Sale for Jewelers
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March 10, 2008
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Doris St commented:

I am planning on selling or retiring and I think this is a fabulous site. I have casting equipment like new, jewellers benches,lots of everything when you are thinking of retiring this would be a great help. Thankyou and Good Luck to all. Doris (Canada)





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