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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Scimitar on October 18, 2012, 07:53:10 PM
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I've recently inherited my Grandfathers Pocket Watch which I think he would have received on his retirement from Bryan Donkins sometime in the 50's.
It must have sat in my late Mum's safe for the last 30+ years. I wound it up carefully, just a couple of turns and it sprang to life, although it appears to lose 3-4 minutes a day.
I'm contemplating selling it - here's my dilema.
I dont want to sell it just for its gold content (28 grams) - there is a chain with it too which feels almost as heavy as the watch itself.
It is a Dennison watch - there is on on E-bay (virtually identical) - not auction- for £600.
I looked on a "cash for Gold" type website and they would offer £300+, and I guess if I throw the chain in as well, it could get nearer to £600.
I understand that the demand for this type of watch, fully working, could be low.
Its just a shame to sell it for scrap, which is my perception of the cash for gold schemes.
I may have to enquire with a few jewellers in town, or bung it on E-bay myself.
Anyone with suggestions?? q?
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I think you are more likely to get a better price on Ebay than a "cash for gold" site/shop.
If you do put it on Ebay, I would find out as much as possible about it and any stories associated with it. I've read more than once that the more accompanying information you publish, the better the price.
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Pop some pictures up if you really want to sell it.
Don't do owt sporadic. Time will get you a fair price.
Ebay's usually a good source for average pricing.
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Cheers chaps ;)
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Have you thought about an auction?
Place in Matlock where you could take it and get it checked out - can't remember the flipping name though.
It's on the main road just before you go under the bridge heading for Matlock Bath
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Brother in law (who trades in silver & gold as a hobby) told me to steer clear of jewellers in town as they would rip me off.
We'll see what he says ::)
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Don't do owt sporadic. Time will get you a fair price.
Pun intended?! ;)
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;D
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I'd read dogboys post, just didn't comment ::)
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Well, Brother -in- Law sold a 9ct chain to the watch on his e-bay site, and drops me off £360.
I've had worse days....... :)
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Nice result, if your happy with the outcome ;)
Most items are only worth what someone is prepared to pay, 'at that time'.
Next week on ebay, it might have only fetched £250
Take my Cubist Cats Collection. The last one of the 16 I needed, I got for £24
I'd never seen it on sale on ebay before. Guess as a buyer, I dropped lucky ;)
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Good news - well done :)