How to Sell Vintage Costume Jewelry on eBay

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Study every vintage costume jewelry guidebook and every vintage costume jewelry web site you can find.

   Familiarize yourself with period styles, the work of well known designers, hallmarks, metals, stones/gems.
   
   Note how the descriptions are written.
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   Step 2: Read and study current Ebay descriptions and prices.

   , Buy a jewelers loupe and go shopping at flea markets, yard sales, estate sales, auctions and thrift stores.
   
   Check your local newspaper for sales.
   
   Buy only a few pieces.
   
   Make sure each piece is marked with the company hallmark, usually found on the back of the item.
   
   Check item carefully with your jewelers loupe.
   
   Examine each stone for clarity and chips.
   
   Do not buy items that have defects or appear to have been repaired.
   
   Be sure all clasps and closures are in good working order and that all stones are securely set. ,, You will find tutorials there that are easy to understand. ,,
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   Step 3: Here is the fun part!

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   Step 4: Log on to Ebay where you will find tutorials that are easy to understand.

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   Step 5: Subscribe to Picasa to store and import your photos.

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   Step 6: 6-Supplies that you will need are a digital camera with macro-zoom

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   Step 7: tripods

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   Step 8: a postage scale

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   Step 9: a computer

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    Step 10: a jewelers loupe and packaging supplies.

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    Step 11: Photograph your items

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    Step 12: list your items and begin making money.

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