Answering a few questions can help you purchase a quality piece at a jewelry auction. You need to consider things like condition, marks, certificates and the history of a jewelry item. Once you collect some basic information, you can do further research to determine the true value of a piece of jewelry. To learn more about appraising jewelry at auctions and finding great deals, watch the video below.
Take a look at our jewelry auction schedule for upcoming auctions or contact Auction Systems today for additional information.
This is the final installment in a two part series. To read part one, click here.
The number one reason for buying jewelry at auction is price. You just can’t find the deals at retails stores that you can find at a jewelry auction in Phoenix. These deals often deliver quality products for a fraction of the retail cost. Because of significantly reduced prices, auctions are changing the way buyers shop for jewelry.
Another reason for vast price reductions involves the cyclical nature of the jewelry business. The holiday season brings in the biggest demand for jewelry items. Therefore, to prepare for these purchases, jewelry sellers often market items at discounts during the summer months. This cycle can mean even better deals at jewelry auctions.
By attending live or online auctions, buyers can keep track of jewelry deals. Rather than visiting multiple retail locations, buyers can attend an auction with a large offering of jewelry for sale. Regularity and ease contribute to the attractiveness of attending a jewelry auction in Phoenix.
Reselling merchandise is another benefit of getting jewelry deals at auction. Markets always exist for jewelry items and resellers can earn hefty profits. Plus, auctions allow resellers to move their jewelry inventory more quickly and easily.
For more information on jewelry auctions in Phoenix, contact us.
A jewelry auction in Phoenix creates a tremendous opportunity for buyers to get wonderful deals often at a fraction of retail value. Without auctions, many buyers would not be able to afford jewelry at regular retail prices. The notoriously high retail markups prohibit many buyers from purchasing jewelry at retail outlets.
So what’s the catch? There is none!
One major reason a jewelry auction in Phoenix can offer such reduced pricing involves the delivery method. For example, a typical “bricks and mortar” retail store has huge overhead. Since these costs must be passed on to the buyer, the end product ends up costing much more.
Without the ongoing costs of a physical retail location, a jewelry auction in Phoenix has no associated overhead to pass on to buyers. An auction item can be priced lower at the start of bidding. This price may rise based on the number of interested bidders. But establishing a maximum price you would be willing to pay ensures you get the best deal.
Live and online auctions allow sellers to reach the highest number of buyers at one time. The vast audience helps move items that may not have appealed to those visiting a retail outlet. Auctions always have sellers who need to move inventory quickly for a variety of business reasons and for a much lower price.
Part two of this series will discuss the added bonuses of buying jewelry at a Phoenix auction. For more information about jewelry auctions, contact us.
This blog post is the fourth of a 4-part series that will describe how to make money reselling auction items.
The world is a market place and there’s always a buyer and seller for everything. With a Mesa auction, you can get items at rock-bottom prices and then resell them for extra income. It’s not unusual for resellers to enjoy profit margins of 100% or more. In fact, reselling has even become a full-time job for many people.
Auctions have long been a source of fun and excitement for many attendees. Add reselling to the mix and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable way to make money!
Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers announces the Open House for their new location. On Friday, May 1, 2009, Auction Systems will open the doors to their new 112,000 square-foot, state of the art auction complex located at 951 West Watkins Street in Phoenix, Arizona off Interstate 17 and 7th Avenue. This new facility provides auction-goers with greater service and more amenities like climate control, 3+ acres of parking, easy access, ability to preview cars, boats and recreational vehicles indoors and a children’s auctiontainment center.
Heavy equipment will be available to the public at Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. Arizona warehouse in Phoenix next Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Construction companies, general contractors and subcontractors, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend our heavy equipment auction. If you’re looking for good prices on things like forklifts, excavators, flatbeds or propane trucks for your business, you will definitely find them at Auction Systems.
On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, the auction will begin at 10:00 A.M. MST at the new Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc. location: 951 West Watkins in Phoenix, AZ. All of the items listed in the auction may be previewed and inspected by interested bidders on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and on auction day, Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M., one hour prior to the auction. Some of the items available at Auction Systems’ heavy equipment auction include: Dump Trucks, Kubota Excavators, Propane Trucks, Forklifts, Cabs, Flatbed Trucks, Bobcat Excavators and more.
Auction Systems announces auction of Phoenix Police stolen and forfeited items, jewelry, property, fiduciary trusts and bank forced liquidation this Saturday April 18, 2009 at 9 am (MST). View the complete auction catalog of Jewelry, Furniture, Appliances, Autos, Commercial Equipment, Electronics, Audio & Video components, Computers & Related items, Optics, Kinives & Swords, Sporting Goods, Tools, Electronics & so much more.
It seems like Twitter has taken the online world by storm! Moms, dads, teens, grandparents, marketing executives and celebrities alike are creating Twitter accounts and sharing bits and pieces of information with the world.
What is Twitter? Twitter is a free service that allows users (Tweeple) to send and read other users’ updates (aka tweets). Twitter is basically a stripped down version of a blog. A blog (we can even use this one as an example) has attributes like categories, titles and sometimes very verbose posts that can require a lot of time. Twitter doesn’t have any of these things, nor does it require a great amount of time.
In fact, a single Twitter post can have a maximum of 140 characters. That amount of space forces tweeters to get their message across in a very concise manner. Users can tweet on the web or via phone, making it very easy to send updates.
The cool thing about Twitter is that as a user, you can follow other tweeters (i.e. your friends, your favorite pizza place, your favorite celeb, your mom) and in turn, they can follow you. We use our Twitter account to send updates to our followers about upcoming auctions. Wanna keep tabs on our auction schedule?
The Treasure Trust auction on December 6th with 2 Auctioneers selling Police confiscated and stolen jewelry as well as antiques, collectibles, furniture and household goods starts off the holiday shopping month.
Following closely are a large number of auctions offering product for everyone on your list from new tires from a Big O Tire store liquidation auction to a Holiday Happiness auction and a Restaurant & Bar liquidation. That is just the beginning. Check the auction page of the web site often for the latest opportunities to save http://auctionandappraise.com/auctions.html
Start your holiday shopping early on November 8th at the Outwest Gifts liquidation auction. Outwest Gifts was a popular gift store at the Arizona Center. Current economic times has resulted in its forced liquidation. This auction goes online November 1st.
The Police auction follows with another early chance to get your shopping done early. Brand name current electronics, video games, toys, games, appliances, sporting goods, vehicles and more can be the answer for everyone on your list. Join us live on Saturday November 15th and preview and proxy bid starting November 8th.
