QUESTION:
Sterling silver flatware-should I sell for scrap?
I have about 10 pieces of sterling forks and knives of different patterns that I don't know the names of. Should I just sell them as scrap or what? Is there a web site that can help me identify them? Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Replacement, Ltd. may be able to help you identify the patterns. They might also buy them from you. They look for discontinued china and flatware.

  http://www.replacements.com/index.htm

QUESTION:
Does anyone know where to sell scrap sterling silver in LA ?

• ANSWER:
  Go down to the jewelery centers downtown & they will tell U. It's a few blocks from the Greyhound Station.

QUESTION:
How to sell Morgan Silver Dollars?
I have about 8 Morgan Silver Dollars all in bad condition. Whats the best way to go about selling them? Scrap silver? Ebay? How much can I get for them?

• ANSWER:
  I have sold my gold to a couple of online gold buyers and a few local shops. I got the best payout from Captain Cash For Gold- http://www.captaincashforgold.com/. With Captain Cash For Gold, you skip the middle man so you actually get paid the highest value for your gold. They pay you the same day you send them your gold and it all in a very secure manner. The people there are very nice and walk you thru any of your questions. I would highly recommend using them. Good luck!
  Source(s):
  http://www.captaincashforgold.com/

QUESTION:
Trying to get out of debt, when is the best time to sell our scrap gold and silver?
My husband and I are trying to get out of debt, paying off credit cards, student loans, etc. We have made quite a dent in the past two years considering we have a six year old, four year old, and one year old. We have a decent amount of scrap gold and silver we would like to sell to pay off debt or invest in my husbands business (he needs cash for a buying trip as we sell items online). We have a friend that does this and will give us a fair price for it. Do we hold onto it and hope that the prices continue to climb, or go ahead and sell it and pay towards our debt or invest in the business now? When do you think it will reach it's peak price?

• ANSWER:
  Unfortunately, it is not clear when gold and silver will "peak", but it looks like some point in the indefinite future. It could be next month, it could be years down the road. Gold and silver have appreciated nicely over the past 5 years, but I don't think anyone can tell you when the best time to sell would be.

  Grandpa

QUESTION:
Where can I sell my silver coins?
I have a lot of Silver U.S. coins I want to sell.
A few would be of interest to a coin collector, but most of them have scrap value.
Silver is selling for about an ounce.
Where in the New York City area would be a good place to get the highest price?

• ANSWER:
  ebay... or a coin collector

QUESTION:
I want to sell scrap gold direct to refiners in the u.k. Where can I find reliable buyers ?
I dont want to deal with the middlemen or all those companies who advertise on tv and actually pay a pittance.Just an established refiner who would buy scrap gold/silver could anyone recommend a refiner anywhere in the u.k. ?

• ANSWER:
  yeah, well, the refiners are not going to want to deal with the tiny quantities you would bring them - that's why there are middlemen . to buy small quantities from individuals and then they sell large quantities to the refineries

QUESTION:
Where to sell Silver coins?
Where can I sell my silver coins?
I have a lot of Silver U.S. coins I want to sell.
A few would be of interest to a coin collector, but most of them have scrap value.
Scrap Silver is selling for about an ounce.
Where in the New York City area would be a good place to get the highest price?
I DO NOT WANT TO USE EBAY.
The weight of the coins is about 30 pounds.
I want to sell locally.

• ANSWER:
  New York has plenty of bullion (precious metal) dealers. Check them out online. Call a few of these to learn how they value bulk silver coins, and to find the most cost effective (and safe) way to move the coins into their possession.

QUESTION:
Selling sterling silver for scrap question.?
I have found a thrift store where I can buy sterling silverware that looks either antique or vintage. Many are monogrammed. Each peice is only 99 cents. Would this be good to buy and sell for scrap. I am wondering if I'd make a profit or not.

• ANSWER:
  If it really is sterling silver, then yes, it would be. Right now, silver is trading at about .50/ounce, and sterling silver is 92.5% silver.

  A lot of "sterling" silverware is only silver plated, in which case, it would be useless as scrap. You'd have to look at each piece to determine which it is. It should be marked if is sterling, or silver plated.

QUESTION:
hi, i have some sterling silver scrap, and i do not where to sell it?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
where can i sell 100 lbs of scrap sterling silver?

• ANSWER:
  You can try ebay. There are people on ebay that will buy anything. It is one of the biggest marketplaces for selling of goods that have been used before. You could also look for people who sell sterling silver or use it to make things to sell. They are always in need of more materials.

QUESTION:
Where can I buy sheet sterling silver for making jewelry ?
Either online or in the Philadelphia area. I also need bezel wire and round & square wire. Also do you know where I can sell my scrap silver?

• ANSWER:
  You can occasionaly find that stuff on eBay, but you will pay top dollar plus postage for it.

  Here's a link to an online store that's a good source.

  http://www.silversupplies.com/

  You might try melting down you scrap silver and reusing it.

QUESTION:
Have you ever sold your scrap gold or silver through the mail? What was your impression ?

• ANSWER:
  Nope, but it sounds like a huge rip off to me.

  Even if legit, you only get pennies on the dollar value, your local pawn shops would pay better.

  Keep two things in mind. Those tv ads are very expensive, how do you think they pay for them? Secondly, once you stick your jewelry in the postage paid envelope and mail it off what recourse do you have if they send you a check for a penny? None, that is what you have. They will have your items and you will have nothing.

  Unless you are trying to dump stolen goods, stick to local pawn shops and jewelers.

  A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and all that.

QUESTION:
How do you know if a coins is made of silver?
Are all old quarters, dimes and nickles made of silver? I want to sell some as scrap silver. How old do that have to be?

• ANSWER:
  If they are made of silver, they might be worth more to a collector as coins, then if they are sold as scrap. You should take them to a coin shop and have them valued.

  Get a coin collectors guide for the values. They have them at the library.

QUESTION:
If i have one pound of u.s. coins that are silver, ie quarters pre 1964. How much are they worth sold as scrap?
Where would i get best price for several pounds of silver quarter etc?

• ANSWER:
  In general, each dollar face value of US pre-1964 dimes, quarters, and halves, contains .71 troy ounces of silver. At this moment, one troy ounce of silver is .96. That is .04 per face value, and a coin dealer will pay about 90% of that (10.5 - 11 times face value).

QUESTION:
How is profit made on selling silver tableware to a refinery treated for tax purposes?
Purchased silver flatware and holloware (mostly dented) for the purpose of reselling to a refinery as scrap silver to make a profit.

Most of the pieces were purchased 1-2 years ago; a few within the last year. However, it was refined in one batch with one payout.

Would that profit be treated as ordinary income or capital gain? What are the tax rates?

If capital gain, how would I separate the profit (payout minus basis) into long term and short term gain since it was refined in one big batch with one payout?

• ANSWER:
  How much money are we talking here? Is this a profitable endeavor

  Capital gain. the items you purchased more than a year before selllng are long term. and those that you bought less than a year before selling are short term.
  you will enter your purchase date and $ paid for it. Then you enter sales date, which will be same for all entries since you sold all at one time. Do you know the weights of each purchase? You would prorate the total price recieved in the sale by the % of weight that each purchase represents.

QUESTION:
where is the best place to sell my silver flatware and get the money that day?
im a bingo freak and need a bingo fix i live in glendale az.should i go to a pawn shop or to a scrap yard .where would i get the most money

• ANSWER:
  Try you local coin dealer, these guys are amassing silver. Pawn shop would be last resort. Jeweler may be a possibility. Scrap sterling is being bought for .34 a GRAM. Be careful, don't get screwed.

QUESTION:
Do old silver serving pieces have scrap value? How much and how do I go about selling them to refiners?

• ANSWER:
  You might want to consider an antique dealer first. They might have more value there.

QUESTION:
how much can i sell my broken down 1997 ford escort with 87,000 miles for?
i have a 1997 silver 4 door sedan ford escort with 87000 miles on it. The rings around the pistons are shot and it would cost someone between 600 and 1000 dollars to get it fixed. i need to know how much i could sell/ scrap it for. any ideas?

• ANSWER:
  2 to 3 hundred max at a scrap yard.

  Replacing the rings and rebuilding the engine are really a thing of the past. The modern option is a recycled engine for the vehicle that you can get with a warranty. After you buy one a local back yard mechanic can install for less than 400 bucks.

  Try here and see what you can find then ask around and see who you can get. Truthfully a couple of friends and a few beers along with a Chilton's or Haynes manual and it can be novice completed in a weekend

  .http://www.car-part.com/

QUESTION:
anyone know the price for scrap gold? what about sterling silver?
I have lots of scrap 10K and 14K gold as well as some pieces of gold jewelry (rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets) and some sterling silver jewelry. Does anyone know what it's selling for these days? Or would I get more for the pieces if I sell them as pieces, not scrap? I need to make money quick, your answers are appreciated!

• ANSWER:
  The price you will receive will depend on where you have your scrap reclaimed, the amount of scrap you have and the market rate for gold. Remember that you will not receive the spot price for gold in return for your scrap--there are assaying, refining/reclaiming costs that will need to be deducted.

  Instead of taking your scrap to a jeweler who would act as a middleman between you and the refiner (and therefore give you a little less than the refiner would give them), go directly through a refiner with a reclamation program. Anyone like a jeweler or the outfits that advertise on TV are actually just offering to act as middlement between you and the refiner for a piece of the pie.

  I've used the refiner David H. Fell & Co. in Los Angeles for my scrap recovery and been very pleased with the system they have set up. Click on the link below for contact information; they will send you a kit you can use for submitting your scrap.

  Good luck.

QUESTION:
have you ever sold your scrap gold or silver jewelry before? how much did you get for it?

• ANSWER:
  i sold my engagement ring when i dumped the jerk. got 1500 for it.

QUESTION:
Not sure if these are silver?
I'm trying to clean out my house to sell some old scrap gold/silver/coins because I need money asap. I found some that have family fun center written on them from hampton beach nh. Could they be silver and worth anything for scrap?

• ANSWER:
  Those are not coins, but tokens issued by a private business. They are definitely not silver. They are most likely brass or bronze and mostly copper, alloyed with other metals. Depending on the size and composition, scrap value can be less than one cent to maybe three or four cents each.

QUESTION:
Where can i sell real "silver" ware that isn't in an actual set anymore.?
From a few different sets... all together over a hundred pieces. I was thinking some sort of scrap metal shop, or jewelry factory that would melt them down or something. Any ideas? Would putting them ebay by the lb be an idea?

• ANSWER:
  Pawn shops or places that melt them down.

QUESTION:
silver hallmarks?
i am interested in finding scrap silver to sell i. i know that a three didgit hallmark means ***parts per thousand silver. but i have seen some two didgit hallmarks (example: 99) and i dont know what to make of them. can someone help me out with this?

• ANSWER:
  This is a good basic site for learning about silver, hallmarks and more about their markings in general.
  http://www.925-1000.com/

QUESTION:
how much would 3kg of silver coins be worth as scrap?
i am looking to sell the coins for scrape if any one can give me some advice

• ANSWER:
  I remember some years ago selling the old two shilling pieces (10p) because they had more than two shillings worth of silver in them, I think the date was up to 1947.

  If that's the sort of coin you have and they are later than that date and are still legal tender, they are worth more as coins.

QUESTION:
Whats the best/safest way to sell a 100 tr.oz bar of 999 fine silver?
Would i better off going to a scrap yard, jeweler, on-line, or??????
Any help is appreiciated!!

• ANSWER:
  I havn't done this for about 10 years, buy you should be able to go to a local silver broker/coin shop and hand him the bar in return for cash. That's the only safe way.
  ///

QUESTION:
how do you invest in gold or silver?
I was wondering where you buy the gold and then where would you sell the gold for a good price?

is it mostly just scrap gold and silver that is bough and sold?

• ANSWER:
  There are several ways to invest. No, it is not mostly scrap gold and silver that is bought and sold. Forget the TV ads. Most people buy and sell using an investment company (either a stock broker type or a precious metals company).

  The types of investment are the following:

  1. Collectible coins. - It is best not to try this without knowledge of the subject. Use a reputable dealer as listed below for bullion coins.

  2. Bullion Coins - You can buy these by mail from a reputable dealer. (Blanchard, Investment Rarities, etc.) I shy away from the ones that advertise on TV. The better companies advertise in financial magazines.

  3. Stock or mutual funds dealing with bullion production or mining. Check out stock symbol: ABX & UXG for gold HL for silver. (HL has not performed well in the past 2 months.)

  4. Stock in a reputable company that buys and maintains gold and silver in their vault. Example : CEF

  CAUTION: Gold and silver are volatile and you will see the price go up and down. Mining stocks are even more volatile. Start with an amount that you could risk loosing 25% of its value without hurting yourself.

  I invest in gold stock and mutual funds and make good profits. But I do not use the buy and hold strategy. Some people do.

  My strategy is pretty basic but it works for me. I try to buy after prices have fallen some and sell when I can make 10% to 15%. I recently made a little over 25 % on a mining stock. I have also sold at a 30% loss before I learned to sell quick to take my profits and cut losses.

  Start slowly. Go with the price trends. Sell quick to cut your losses and take advantage of profits.

  Use Yahoo Finance to do your research. I like to watch the 3 month graph of the price of a stock.

  I also do all my gold and silver trading from an IRA to keep the profits from being eaten up by taxes and to simplify record keeping. If you want to buy and sell stock or mutual funds, I recommend Charles Schwab, eTrade or other discount broker.

  Good luck.

QUESTION:
Who buys silverware, How do you sell silverware?
My father gives me a small box of random silverware. Says "Here sell this maybe it's worth something for the silver." Nothing matches, It's all old, but it is all solid silver and not plated. Most scrap yards i have called won't take it. How can i sell this? Is there any market?

• ANSWER:
  Yes! Try a jeweler, a pawn shop, a coin dealer, or any place that advertises that they buy old gold and silver. These pieces may not have a great collector value, but they are worth at least the going rate for silver. Places will be glad to buy it.

QUESTION:
does anyone know the price of silver?
i have several pieces of silver, ie rings,cutlery,chains ect that i plan to sell to a local jewellers, scrap silver. how much can i expect approx for each gram, or ounze

• ANSWER:
  The spot price for silver was .94 per troy ounce as of the close of the market on Friday, March 11, 2011. Scrap prices are lower than spot prices because spot prices are what businesses pay for pure ingots of metal. Your scrap metal will have to be refined at some point, so it's worth less. Add in that your buyer will want to turn a profit, and it's worth even less.

  If you got /ounce, that would be a great deal for you. Depending upon the reputability of your buyer, you could get less.

QUESTION:
which silver dollars are real silver?
I always thought it was if the date is before 1962, now I hear 64? I want to go to the bank and take out say 150$ in silver dollars. Then pick out the ones that are real silver and sell them to the scrap man. Will this work??

• ANSWER:
  No it won't work. US coins, dimes and larger, had silver through 1964. Starting in year 1965 the mint stopped using silver in favor of copper and nickel. HOWEVER, the US quit minting dollar coins altogether after 1928. Then briefly made some more in 1934-35. But there was a 36 year gap until the mint started producing copper-nickel Eisenhower dollars, in 1971.

  Believe it or not you are not the first person to think of grabbing any surviving silver coins from circulation. A million people have been beating you to the punch for the past 45 years. So you could back up a U-haul truck and load up every coin at the bank, there's no way in hell you'd find even a silver Roosevelt dime, much less a 1928 Peace Dollar.

QUESTION:
Are silver half dollars, quarters, and dimes worth any more than face value?
If sold as collectables? Are they pure enough to sell for scrap?

• ANSWER:
  1/2 dollars, quarters and dimes minted up to and including 1964 are 90% silver. 1/2 dollars from 1965-1970 are 40% silver but not the quarters and dimes they are copper nickel clad. Some dates or coins in high grades that are silver are collectibles and values are more than just the silver value. Circulated common dates sell for the silver value which changes daily. As of Friday silver was .84 an ounce, so dealers are paying around 10 to 11 times face value for 90% silver coins. It will depend of the market when it opens on Tuesday. Hope this helps, the person above me is wrong it is not against the law to melt silver coins in the USA.

QUESTION:
Buffalo indian silver 1oz coin undated?
So i got a Buffalo silver 1oz coin and on the other side is a indian ... (LINK OF COIN PIC BELOW)
http://s1126.photobucket.com/albums/l603/topher303/?action=view&current=coin1.jpg - HEAD SIDE

http://s1126.photobucket.com/albums/l603/topher303/?action=view&current=coin2.jpg - BUFFALO SIDE

on the Buffalo side on the top it says ( 999 + FINE SILVER ) and at the bottom it says ( ONE TROY OUNCE )....

ON the front side is the INDIAN head .. and to the right it says ( LIBERTY )... the Y ends at the bottom of his nose...

i was unable to find anyone with this same coin .. i have tried to research it but havent gotn any luck ... i HAVE seen some that look similar but not exact...

i think it weird that it says 999+fine silver... because most coins say ( .999 fine silver.. )

and also this coin is undated but looks and feels like real silver... ..

this coin came from my family and i beleive they recieved it years ago when they owned a graphics company called MAGICOLOR... which no longer is around.. anyway they use to sell back used film and get the silver scrap in coins,, i have more coins and bars.. but this one is really looking kinda sketchy due to no DATE !!! ...
I am also wondering if it's SILVER BULLION ( does it need a date ?)

• ANSWER:
  It's a coin by Golden State Mint which has no numismatic value, but maybe some artistic value. Anyway, if you sell it you will just get the bullion value or about . It's pretty though.

QUESTION:
I have a decent quantity of silver jewelry I want to sell. What should I expect to sell it for?
I'm just looking for a rough percentage. Say silver is valued at 28.00 per oz. and I have 5 ounces. That's 0 but obviously the buyer wouldn't pay that, would they? So, can I expect them to take 10%, 20%, what? I know silver is hot right now and only expected to increase. I also know it's considered scrap. I just don't want to be ripped off. Thanks for the help!
Are pawnshops better options than a gold/silver dealer? I live in the Dallas area and there are a couple businesses that are Gold & Silver Exchanges whatever that means! Thanks a lot!!

• ANSWER:
  You will get a bunch of different prices when trying to sell your silver. I work for a company called Metallix Direct Gold and we would love to give you a quote on your silver. Our website has a silver calculator which will give you an estimate on how much we will give you. All of our FexEx packages are insured up to ,000.

  If you have an extra minute you could download our free white paper on the 5 Steps To Getting The Most Money For Your Silver.

QUESTION:
silver vs copper investing.?
should i invest in copper bars or silver? why? and why is scrap copper cheap but bars expensive? if i sell the bar will it sell for scrap price or bar price?

• ANSWER:
  The good thing about investing in copper mainly because it's FREE
  pre 1982 pennies are 95% copper (post-82 are only 2.5% cu), I wouldn't recommend someone to invest their money in copper bullion (bars, rounds) because they're too expensive, the manufacture + premium price is at least 3 times its melt value, neither is scrap copper unless you found them for free.

  You can already get an instant return when you hoard pre 1982 pennies because their melt value is [FAQ-ANSWER].02 when you can actually just pick it up from the ground! THAT'S 200% INSTANT RETURN when the face value is just [FAQ-ANSWER].01! Don't worry about the US Mint's interim rule (melting, exporting coins) because soon the dollar will be devalued (inflation) and all cents will be debased, demonetize and remove from circulation like what happened to the silver dollars and junk silvers (You know they can't keep making these coins at a loss when their melt value is greater than its face value).

  But don't just focus on copper, diversify your portfolio, put some gold, silver, palladium, heck throw in some uranium..just kidding.

QUESTION:
Scrapping copper in Philly? What is the price right now?
I have a ton of silverplated pieces from the 50s I would like to get rid of- they have dents and damage to them so they are not worth anything. But old silver pieces are made out of copper and then plated. Can I sell these for scrap? How much do you think I would get per pound? Any information is great! Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  take it across the river to camden iron they have been paying more than anyone else in the tri sate area for decades.

  at the time of this post Cu heavy scrap is 3.14 and Cu bare bright is 3.24

QUESTION:
information on 1907 monarch silver co. trophy presented in 1907 # 349?
medium size silver bowl with a crown trademark and "high grade metal " has an arm and a hammer and # 349. was a trophy of some sort " presented by Clio and priscilla (or prisrilla) clubs on oct 7 1907. i would like info before i sell it for scrap at 14 an ounce. being 114 years old i would hate to destroy anything historical or important

• ANSWER:
  You may search for logo trademarks by clicking here: http://www.trademarkia.com/trademark-logo-design

  Largest visual search engine of U.S. federal trademarks filed since the year 1970!

QUESTION:
What is the price of Silver as of 7/12/2008?
I was wondering what the price was closing 7/11/2008 for silver for I have scrap silver and pieces I have never worn.For the pieces I have never worn will I get more money. If I have a silver piece with a garnet in it, what will they give me for the piece,just the price of silver or the silver and than the garnet separate? can someone help me,I've never sold but am going to jewelers and pricing it out first,but before I go I want alittle knowledge first about it.
I also have Marcasite silver pieces,pieces with cz stones,pieces with Amethyst,topaz,onyx,pearls,etc. I was curious if they buy them based on the weight of the silver and add on the price of a stone.

• ANSWER:
  right now, silver is 18.84 dollars an ounce, you are better off trying to sell the pieces whole, becuase they are not worth much in scrap, and garnets are not worth much either

QUESTION:
How much is the price of gold today 7/12/2008 closing on 7/11/2008?
I am looking to see gold as scrap, gold in new pieces,and silver as scrap and new pieces.I am going to different jewelers that buy gold to see what the best price is,I just want to know what I am up against and the real prices versus what they will pay.Any feedback to help me not get ripped off or sold for alot less than I should. Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Prices change constantly, you can monitor them online:

  http://www.kitco.com

  Dealers will charge you a small percentage over "spot", or pay you a small percentage under "spot", for items valued primarily for their gold or silver content. Rare items or finely worked jewely goes for even more. If you just want to buy and sell gold or silver, you might check coin dealers as well.

QUESTION:
What is the value of a 22 carat gold half sovereign?
I want to sell some Royal Mint jewellery (unwanted gifts) to a scrap gold/ second hand jewellery merchant but I don't know what it is worth. I have the following:
A 9ct gold chain & cross bar (with 10 small diamonds) & a 22ct half sovereign pendant from 2003 - limited edition of 5000. Also a pair of 9ct gold earrings in a cross design with a small emerald in the centre & very small diamonds. Finally a sterling silver fine chain with pendant & 3 small sapphires. Can anyone help? What is the minimum I should take? I had a look on www.royalmint.com & the jewellery on there isn't cheap, but if you are selling it on second hand what sort of price can you expect to get?

• ANSWER:
  You would be well advised to take them to a reputable jewellery store or two, or a reputable pawnbroker, they also buy scrap gold and will give you a fair price.

  Obviously you wont get full values as they need a margin for profit. If i were you i would also consider a reputable auction house as you might get a better price there, but get a valuation first and put a reserve on at 70% of full value.

  Good Luck.

QUESTION:
sterlingsilver/925 silver?
Which is the purest silver? I have bought a bracelet on Ebay described as 925 silver and it is very heavy. I do have my doubts though as its scrap price is more than the seller sells them for. I have put a magnet against it and the fastener is immediately drawn to it but the rest of the item is not....so how much silver is there in 925 silver .... is it 925 parts per 1000 or something obvious like that? Is sterling silver the same or is that purer

• ANSWER:
  925 silver is sterling silver

QUESTION:
Does anyone know of a website?
That would provide daily up to date scrap gold and silver prices you could expect to recieve when selling?

• ANSWER:
  Try here:

  http://www.jackhunt.com/gold-calc.html

QUESTION:
How much do you think I should sell this Jewelry for?
Just recently got some jewelry from a yard sale, and wanted to know if it is worth anything.
Here's some pictures (Which are in pretty bad detail since I have dial-up and a ten-dollar camera.).

10k Heart Necklace, with diamonds (The back of the heart has "A161" and "10k" inscribed in it.) :
http://i53.tinypic.com/sw36z5.jpg

14k Circular Necklace, the diamonds are not real. :
http://i56.tinypic.com/2djc35y.jpg

.925 Silver Earrings, Pearls are either fake or man-made. :
http://i52.tinypic.com/oifa6a.jpg

I know I could get a little for the gold, but wanted to know more before I scrapped it for gold.
I wanted to know if anyone knows who they are made by, or how much they are worth.

• ANSWER:
  Ask on this forum

QUESTION:
Audi A6 1998 - Engine Blown?
Silver 1998 A6, front wheel drive, blue interior. Engine blew an oil seal and lost all oil and ruined engine. Car has 140,000 highway miles. Until engine blew car was running great, AC, transmission, etc all good. I got a few quotes on replacing engine, around ,000 parts and labor.
At this point I am inclined to sell it as scrap and if I can afford it just buy another car at some point.
1. Any opinions on that?
2. What is the car worth for scrap, rims are good, all body panels good, water pump, alternator, dashboard displays, etc all good.
3. What is the best way to sell it.

• ANSWER:
  Here's one way to look at it. You can pay the 00, and you'll have an Audi which will be a nice car, have a new engine and lots of life left in it. Or you can sell it and buy another car for the same price, and have another used car with potential big problems, won't have a new engine, and you're opening up a can of worms with the unknown. If you plan to keep it for some time, a new engine may not be the worst investment.

QUESTION:
Who else thinks the Sonic series has too many characters?
I mean, come on! Not counting scrapped, insignificant, and dead characters, you have:
Sonic
Tails
Knuckles
Eggman
Amy
Shadow
Rouge
Cream
Big
Espio
Charmy
Vector
Omega
Blaze
Jet
Wave
Storm
Silver
Elise, and
Mephiles
That's 20 characters already! And don't get me started on the others! I think SEGA needs to stop introducing new characters to help sell games, and develop on the characters they already have.
I think that intoducing a character for one or two games, then scrapping him/her (*cough*FANG*cough*) is very wasteful, but having 10-15 good, well-developed characters is a better tactic. Also, that is why I don't care for the Mario series.

• ANSWER:
  Like Mario, most of these are a bit "temporary.
  These are the ones you should consider.
  Sonic
  Knuckles
  Tails
  Cream
  Cheese
  Amy
  Shadow
  Rouge
  Eggman
  -and that's only 9-think about the true characters
  -like saying boo is a character just cause he's in mario party

QUESTION:
Was it satisfying to see Obama own the republicans in the Health Care Summit?
The only thing Republicans had to say was "scrap the bill and start over." They have no substantive ideas.

-Tort reform is not a silver bullet, it accounts for less than 2% of all costs. Certain states have their own restrictions on medical malpractice and premiums still go up.

-Simply letting across the state lines competition won't do much. The credit card example was fantastic...once banks could sell credit cards across state lines, they all migrated to states with little regulation so they could charge all the fees they want.

-Creating state high risk pools only creates further discrimination. Sure, sick people will have coverage, but they will have to pay out the nose for it.

-HSA's are not coverage, it just allows you to set aside the little money you already make in case something happens. People with low incomes cannot afford to set anything aside.

-Let's not forget that Health Insurance industries, like oil companies, practice collusion. They get together and they price fix, or make deals on who and who they won't cover, so that no matter where you go, you will be paying the same. Making competition between private insurance companies won't do anything.

The ONLY way to guarantee true regulation of skyrocketing premiums is to offer an alternative that is not through private insurers. The public option alone would negate the need for any other reforms. The second someone gets denied, they drop them and go to the public plan. It would keep insurance companies honest. This is common sense. The free market does not work with the overwhelming amount of greed in this world today.

• ANSWER:
  YES!

  "Let me just make this point, John, because we are not campaigning anymore," Obama said.

  "I'm reminded of that every day," McCain shot back.

  IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU LIKE HIM, BUT YOU HAVE GOT TO ADMIT: Obama owned McCain.

QUESTION:
i wrote this..what do you think?
The bells tied to the glass door jingled as Rob entered, a gust of wind and powdery snow following behind him. It was well below freezing outside. Christmas lights and countless decorations lit up the New York City streets, overpowering the harsh winter with the warm, fuzzy glow of Christmas spirit. Families shopped for gifts, crowding the sidewalks. Salesmen, eager to sell their products, bombarded the city with store windows elegantly decorated with toys and clothes.
"Good evening, Sir." The man greeting customers stood next to the door in a crisp suit, standing to the side as the cold air blew through. Rob nodded as he walked by. Rows and rows of glass counters displayed sparkling diamonds and jewels. The sound of chatter amongst the men and women behind the counters and customers filled the store, and as he breathed in deeply he could smell fresh paint. He looked around aimlessly as he was overcome by all that surrounded him. Right away, a second salesman came up to greet him, wearing a perfectly ironed white collared shirt and red tie, arms crossed behind his back.
"Are you looking for anything in particular, Sir?"
He had a softness in his eyes, and it made Rob comfortabe.
Rob quickly unraveled his gray, tattered scarf from around his neck as he looked up to answer the man. "An engagement ring." following his words, he felt his mouth grow into a big silly grin.
The man kindly smiled, closing his eyes for a few seconds. Rob took off his winter coat and allowed the man to lead him to a few rows of the sparkling diamonds. He walked behind the counter and took out a ring of keys, routinely finding the correct one in a flash. He unlocked the case and then stopped to shake Robs hand. "Thomas," he said, with a welcoming smile.
"Rob." Rob answered back modestly. He was pleased that his young age didn't make the salesman take him less seriously.
"Okay, sir. This is our newest collection, by Richard Soleil. Many come with a red firestone, a gem only found in West India as of this day. They are typically lined with diamonds on the outside, with a center-cut..." As the man spoke, Robs eyes were captured by a glittering purple, oval shaped diamond, lined with small white diamonds on the outside, the band a beautiful shiny silver. It seemed to stand out against the rest, and Robs eyes were locked onto it. "How much for the purple one?" He asked eagerly, not even realizing how badly he interrupted the man. Thomas paused for a second before answering.
"Uh.. Oh, the Amethyst." He reached inside and pulled it out, his shirt covered in the rainbow lights and sparkles caused from the glow of the diamond.
Rob knew that he had found the ring he came for. The purple glitter of the Amethyst had caught his eye the same way the sparkle in Aries's eye had on the day he first saw her.
He thought about the first day he met her. They were at a Christmas party almost exactly a year earlier, it was being held for Ted's Aluminum and Scrap Yard, where Rob worked. He later found out that Arie was there for a date with his co-worker Dan Brown. All through dinner, Rob couldn't help but stare. Sitting two tables in front of her, she caught him turning his head around to see her every couple minutes. Upon noticing, she discretely waved back.
Awestruck, Rob gave her a wave in return.
Arie, she mouthed to him from across the room. Her date was caught up in a story with the friends next to him, and didn't seem to notice what was going on.
Rob, he said back smiling.
She held up her glass of wine and they made a toast to eachother from a distance.
After dinner music came on and soon people were leaving their tables to go dance. Rob and Arie stayed in their seats, still smiling at eachother. When everybody had left, Rob walked up to her smiling. "Would you like to dance?" he asked.
"I would love to." She responded, holding out her hand for him.
From that day on, they fell in love more and more.
Not long after that, they were inseperable. They laughed and cried together. She knew everything about him, as he did her.
***
Robs mind continued to wander as Thomas went to the register to check the price on the ring.
He remembered laying in his bed with her, in his run down apartment. It was past noon, and the two were still cuddled up beneath a pile of blankets. The room was a mess. There were plenty of things that needed to get done, but neither of them cared. They had eachother and that was all that mattered. He was laying on top of her, and they had their foreheads pressed together gently. They were holding hands on both sides, laughing uncontrollably. It was pouring rain outside. Ariess' smile lessened. "What made you love me, the day we met?"
Rob shrugged his shoulders. "I don't know."
"Was it my beautiful body?" She said laughing, smoothing her hand from her chest to her hips.
Rob laughed, shrugging his shoulders again. "I just love you."
"Was it my.. Stunning personality?" She flashed him a smile, posing sweetly.

• ANSWER:
  really good! though you're inconsistent with his girlfriends name. first its Aries, then it's Arie, then it's Ariess. I'm guessing it's meant to be Arie. If so, it's Arie's smile, not Ariess' smile. Or maybe he had three similarly named girlfriends but apart from that, its really good!!! please answer mine
  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkXCL7ntvmzWYcsj7WYCkxvsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091002111353AAWEBw3

  Dee xx

QUESTION:
Handling stolen goods?? ?
Hi all. Im a scrap metal dealer of gold and silver. Iv just bought some scales and started buying non ferrous metals. I work in the town and advertise for the metal. I got arrested on friday just gone for buying 195 kg of lead from a residential address in the midlands. The lads i bought of appear to have sold the lead from an address nothing to do with them. I got arrested and am out on bail to attend at the end of the month. Heres the question. Basicly i have been hoodwinked to an address and am now being tryed for handling stilen goods. I payed full price and traded on certified scales in broad daylight. Granted i didnt give a waste transpher note, if im to be found guilty what will the outcome for a first offence be? Very worried. As im not a crook!! Any help or advice would be great and thanks in advance! Cheers. Dave midlands uk.
Ps i know my grammers bad:)

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Im selling my yugioh cards and i think its a great deal.?
Selling my collection......
Yugioh Synchro Deck, 20 synchros & 1200 + Card Lot
http://cgi.ebay.com/Yu-Gi-Oh-Synchro-Deck-20-synchros-1200-Card-Lot_W0QQitemZ260530292109QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca8d0c58d

Description:

40 Card Deck, 21 Monsters, 19 Spells & Traps.
20 Syncros.
Deck List- Gorz the Emissary of Darkness, 3 Junk Synchrons, 3 Marauding Captains, Mist Valley Soldier, Spirit Reaper, Black Wing - Mistral the Silver Shield, Black Wing - Gale the Whirlwind, 2 XX - Saber Fulhelm Knight, Old Vicindictive Magician, Quillbolt Wedgehog, Magna Drago, Field - Commander Rahz, Dark Resonator, Penguin Soldier, Apprentice Magician, Twin - Sword Marauder.
Spells and Traps- Heavy Storm, Smashing Ground, Scape Goat, Reinforcement of the Army, 2 Lightning Vortex, 3 Fissure, Swords of Revealins Light, Brain Control, Double Summon, 2 Draining Shield, Waboku, Magic Cylinder, 2 Sakuretsu Armour, Scrap-Iron Scare Crow.
Synchros- Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier, Goyo Guardian, Thought Ruler Archfiend, Ally of Justice Catastor, Starclust Dragon, Mist Worm, Ancient Fairy Dragon, Archfiend Zombie-Skull, X-Saber Urbellum, Power Tool Dragon, Iron Chain Dragon, Dark Strike Fighter, 3 Nitro Warrior, 2 Turbo Warrior, GAIA Knight The Force of Earth, 2 Junk Warriors.
1200 + Card Lot- Consists of many cards for any kind of deck. Has secret rares, ultra rares, supers, regular rares and commons.

• ANSWER:
  wow thats actully pretty good deal, you may want to increase the price a bit, you dont wanna get ripped off. But if you really wanna get rid of them for a mediocre price than i guess its okay.
  but yeah, its a pretty good deal.

QUESTION:
is my Blackwing deck good?
I am looking for some recommendations on my Blackwing deck. Here is my deck:

Main Deck:

Monsters(20):

-Blackwing Shura the Blue Flame (x3)
-Blackwing Bora the Spear (x3)
-Blackwing Kalut the Moon Shadow (x3)
-Blackwing Blizzard the Far North (x3)
-Blackwing Sirocco the Dawn (x2)
-Blackwing Vayu the Emblem of Honor (x2)
-Blackwing Mistral the Silver Shield (x1)
-Blackwing Gale the Whirlwind (x1)
-Dark Armed Dragon (x1)
-Gorz the Emissary of Darkness (x1)

Spells(9):

-Mystical Space Typhoon (x2)
-Book of Moon (x1)
-Dark Hole (x1)
-Monster Reborn (x1)
-Black Whirlwind (x1)
-Mind Control (x1)
-Dark Eruption (x1)
-Allure of Darkness (x1)

Traps(11):

-Icarus Attack (x2)
-Threatening Roar (x2)
-Bottomless Trap Hole (x2)
-Solemn Warning (x1)
-Scrap-Iron Scarecrow (x1)
-Torrential Tribute (x1)
-Call of the Haunted (x1)
-Mirror Force (x1)

Extra Deck(13):

-X-Saber Wayne (x1)
-Flamvell Uruquizas (x1)
-Blackwing Armed Wing (x1)
-Iron Chain Dragon (x2)
-Psychic Lifetrancer (x1)
-Blackwing Armor Master (x2)
-Stardust Dragon (x1)
-Scrap Dragon (x1)
-Blackwing Silverwind the Ascendant (x1)
-XX-Saber Gottoms (x1)
-Chimeratech Fortress Dragon (x1)

Side Deck(10):

-Synchro Control (x1)
-Giant Trunade (x1)
-Leeching the Light (x1)
-Crevice Into the Different Dimension (x2)
-Reanimation Wave (x1)
-Tuner's Scheme (x1)
-Intercept (x1)
-Chain Disappearance (x1)
-Dark Bribe (x1)

What cards do i get and where can I find them cheap? I would like to get 2 breeze the zephyrs and 1 or 2 starlight roads. i would put the breezes in for mistral and gorz and the starlight in for scrap-iron. I am probably going to get black rose dragon, catastor, goyo, and brionac if i can find them. My side deck was just thrown together with a bunch of cards i thought were decent. I am not looking for the "ultimate deck list" with three pots and all the other expensive cards. I will need cards that are pretty cheap so pot of duality is not possible (I traded with one of my friends for solemn). I am not interested in selling this deck so don't made any offers. Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

• ANSWER:
  changes are starred

  Monsters(20):

  -Blackwing Shura the Blue Flame (x3)
  -Blackwing Bora the Spear (x3)
  -Blackwing Kalut the Moon Shadow (x3)
  -Blackwing Blizzard the Far North (x2)*****
  -Blackwing Sirocco the Dawn (x3)******
  -Blackwing Vayu the Emblem of Honor (x2)
  -Blackwing Gale the Whirlwind (x1)
  -Dark Armed Dragon (x1)
  -Blackwing Breeze the Zepher (x1)******

  Spells(9):

  -Mystical Space Typhoon (x2)
  -Book of Moon (x3)******
  -Monster Reborn (x1)
  -Black Whirlwind (x1)
  -Allure of Darkness (x1)
  -Cards for Back Feathers (x2)****
  - My Body as a Shield (x1)****

  Traps(11):

  -Icarus Attack (x3)****
  -Bottomless Trap Hole (x2)
  -Solemn Judgement (x1)*****
  -Torrential Tribute (x1)
  -Mirror Force (x1)
  -Starlight Road (x1)****
  -Royal Oppression (x1)******

  2 Breeze is badddddd. trust me, ive tried it, and youll mostly use breeze to tribute for cards for black feathers
  you only need 1 starlight road, 2 is mostly used in non-agressive decks

  3 book of moon is very good for this deck, it helps save you from bad monster effects, which is what hurts this deck

  some people hate royal oppression in blackwings, but its actually really good. i would buy a copy and at least give it a try. And since youre really only going to negate summons with solemn warning, it also does the same thing youre trying to accomplish with solemn warning, but with less of a cost.

  3 sirroco instead of two blizzard basically sets up for vayu combos. Plus, ive never had trouble searching for blizzard when i needed it.

  ive never played blackwings and thought, if only i had gorz. Ever heard of the best defense is a good offense? thats basically blackwings.

  also, icarus attack is your best card, and my body protects you against everything.

QUESTION:
do you think my YGO deck is good?
monsters

Spell Reactor RE x2
Man Eater Bug x3
Trap Eater x1
Battle Fader x1
Trap Reactor Y FI x1
The Wicked Dreadroot x1
Blackwing Bora The Spear x3
Blackwing Shura The Blue Flame x3
Blackwing Sirocco The Dawn x3
Blackwing Fane The Steel Chain x2
Blackwing Chibli The Searing Wind x2
Blackwing Kalut The Moon Shadow x2
Blackwing Blizzard The Far North x1
Blackwing Mistral The Silver Shield x1
Blackwing Elphin The Raven x1
Blackwing Gale The Wirlwind x1

Sells

Mystical Space Typhoon x3
Gold Sarcophagus x1
Spell Absorption x1
Monster Reborn x1
Mirage Tube x1
Shooting Star Bow Ceal x1
Swords Of Revealing Light x1
Dark Core x1
Double Summon x1

Traps

Scrap Iron Scarecrow x2
Black Thunder x2
Waboku x1
Spellbinding Circle x1
Call Of The Haunted x1
Raigeki Break x1
Sakuretsu Armor x1
Divine Wrath x1
Remote Revenge 1

• ANSWER:
  get Monster Reactor then your deck is perfect

QUESTION:
I need some advice deciding which car to buy, the decision will deeply affect the car's initial owners.?
Heya, I'm just finishing my GCSEs in UK, and my dad's agreed to buy me my first car. Happily, we went around looking for a car, out of the many I saw, I like two of them. Both of them were in my budget. Now as my dad is a very caring father, and does not want to spoil me, he said I could only buy one. I'm completely fine with that. But here lies the problem... Both these car's owners are desperate for money, and they need it... and BAD.
The first car I saw, was a RR Silver Spur, antique car, truely beautiful and very rare as well, but its owner, this old man was selling it for a mere 4500 pounds, which is quite a lot, but nothing compared to its original value. He needs this money for his leg operation, to take care of his retired wife, and also his grand children. Its not that the car is scrap, it works perfectly well, we went and saw it, the old man is just desperate for the money. And I liked the car, and the idea that if I bought it, I would be helping him, his wife and his grand children.

The second car I saw, was this Ford Fiesta, won many magazine front covers, it had massive speakers, Lamborghini doors, two seater with touchscreen TV's all over the roof, the dash... what esle can I say... I even took a test drive in this car, it was RAW. He showed me reciepts for all the modifications he had done, it had over 30 grand spent over it. But, he was selling it for 4000 pounds, and he was trying very hard to try and make me like it, which I did. We visited his house, he didn't even have a door in his toilet, his wife wanted a back garden, he couldn't afford to pay builder for it, and he was building it himself, told me he was building it for quite some time. He even had two kid's to put through school....

Both these car's are nice, I LIKE THEM. The price of each is not very different from the other. And they are also great value for money, INFACT they're a bargain for me... One is beautifully exquisite and prestigious, other is just beautifully savage and rough...

It's not this that bother's me, it is what may happen two both these seller's families, if I don't buy from one of them. The old man, might not be able to have his leg operation, may not be able to provide for his wife, and his grand child... OR the other man, may not be able to pay for his children schooling, his FAMILY and may continue to live in shame, he could not even afford a door for his bathroom. =[

Please Help

• ANSWER:
  You also should compare car insurance quotes for cars before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com

QUESTION:
What's the best alternative to Ebay for Antiques, Collectibles, Coins, etc?
We're a consignment shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota specializing in gold, silver, antiques, & higher end collectibles. We have done great on Ebay auctions, but need a new place to sell, just like everyone else... but where?

• ANSWER:
  Having been in this industry my entire life, some of the best places you can do business at for retail are to attend trade shows, advertise in Coin World Magazine, get involved with ANA, join wholesale networks Coinnet and Certified Coin Exchange. You may also want to partner with the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) with help in grading and certifying Numismatic grade coins. One of the best wholesales to do business with is Chucks Coin in California.

QUESTION:
What do you think about the grillz epidemic?
http://www.cleveland.com/search/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/114405309796700.xml?ncounty_cuyahoga&coll=2

Money where your mouth is?
Teens sinking their teeth into grills - mouths full of bling
Monday, April 03, 2006
Jesse Tinsley
Plain Dealer Reporter
A broad smile revealing a mouthful of pearly whites is old school for a rising bling culture sinking its teeth into a so-called grill or front.

Individual gold-capped teeth, which have drifted in and out of fashion since the early 1970s, have given way to grills and fronts - removable mouthpieces made of gold, platinum or silver and sometimes studded with jewels.

The trend has been boosted in recent years by hip-hop icons such as Nelly and rappers like Paul Wall.

After Nelly's 2005 hit "Grillz," which glorifies the trend, young people all over scrambled to wrap their happy chops around a shiny grill.

Jacob Owens, a 17-year-old South High School student, snagged a diamond-studded silver grill a couple of months ago for 0.

"Everybody is getting grills," Owens said while hanging out at the food court at Tower City. He chose silver to set himself apart in a trend he calls a "hot new thing."

Owens sheds his grill to eat and at bedtime, but for the most part wears it for hours at a time to match his ear rings.

With a grill, chains and ear rings, he is a manifestation of bling - a term coined in the late 1990s for flashy, expen sive jewelry and other adorn ments.

Many of the mouthpieces - made from dental imprints - are purchased online. But they are sold at local outlets too, like Wired Up at Tower City.

Jeremy McGrew, manager at the Wired Up kiosk, said business has been booming since the release of "Grillz."

Generally, tooth imprints are made and sent to a jeweler who fashions the fronts and returns them to the client or retailer where the items were purchased.

Although people like Owens may find it cool to flash their fronts, the mouth jewelry has caught the attention and concern of the American Dental Association.

Matthew Messina, a Fairview Park dentist and ADA spokeman, said improper use and care of fronts can result in serious gum disease or cavities.
Owens' story confirms Messina's concern that teens are wearing their mouthpieces for long periods without cleaning them often enough.

Messina has no problem with the aesthetic aspect of a grill, but he warns of problems down the road if they are not kept clean or if they are bonded to natural teeth.

Snap-on grills do not fit particularly well in and around the teeth, he said, allowing food and bacteria to get trapped underneath, which can cause cavities or other problems like gum disease or gum recession.

Other dangers include allergic reactions to cheaper materials used to make the grills and adverse reactions to jewelry cleaners, which can burn gums, Messina said.

"The really wealthy who have them made of high-quality precious metals, you will have less allergic reaction," Messina said. "Someone going more of a cut-rate route, where they are using lesser metals, we see a lot more metal-allergic reaction to more-base metals."

Steve Michaels, who makes grills for Midwest Goldfronts in Minneapolis, said he gets clients from as far away as Cleveland and Los Angeles.

Michaels said Midwest Goldfronts does quality work and discourages customers from attaching fronts with permanent cement, which dentists say can cause tooth damage and cost more money to repair.

Messina said some vendors may be unaware that in some states - Ohio included - taking an impression of someone's mouth is considered dentistry, which requires a license.

That did not seem to concern a group of four or five teens strolling the corridors of Tower City on a recent weekday. They all smiled - revealing their bling.

• ANSWER:
  i got one tops and bottoms its been out for a while bling bling
  u wana see it

QUESTION:
Econ Paper?
is this good for an econ paper about richard sears?

Richard Sears was born on December 7, 1863 in Stewartville, Minnesota. He started working at a young age, due to his father’s failed stock-farm undertaking. After studying telegraphy, Sears got a job working at the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad, and later became a station agent. While working his job, he saw many shipments come through that hadn’t been asked for. This was a scam that was becoming more and more popular. Wholesalers would ship their already high-priced products to potential retailers who hadn’t ordered them. When they refused to buy them, the wholesaler would offer a lower price to the retailer, telling them that it would cost them that money to ship them back anyways. Thinking they were getting a bargain, the retailer would purchase the goods.

In 1886, when Sears was 23, a retailer refused to buy gold watches from a wholesaler, and Sears jumped at the opportunity. He attained permission to sell the watches, giving the wholesaler profits over . He had no trouble selling the watches to fellow agents, who could easily sell them to travelers. Sears earned ,000 after just six months, and became very confident. He moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota and started the R.W. Sears Watch Company. He made successful promotional advertisements, focusing mainly on appealing to rural customers. Sears proved to be a natural businessman.

Next, Sears moved his business to Chicago, Illinois. In addition, he hired his first employee, Alvah Curtis Roebuck, a watch repairman.

• ANSWER:
  I'm a major English nerd, so please forgive my pickiness Haha.

  The first thing I noticed is your introduction. Try to make your first sentence (or even a very short first paragraph) more of an "interest-getter". This means starting out with an attention-grabbing statement that will get your reader into your paper from the start. Beginning with "Richard Sears was born on..." isn't bad, it just doesn't grab the reader's attention. If you can begin by showing your reader WHY they should read this, what benefits they will reap from taking time out of their day to consider your paper, the paper will automatically look and sound much better.

  One thing you did a marvalous job on, though, is your use of varying sentence structures. None of your sentences are cookie-cutter copies of eachother. It keeps your interest through the paper!

  In your third paragraph, you begin the first sentence with "next" and the second with "in addition." Perhaps you could try to either combine those two sentences, or create a new beginning for one of them. Suggestion: "Sears next moved his business to Chicago, Illinois where he hired his first employee, Alvah Curtis Roebuck, a watch repairman."

  Now, to qualify everything I have just said: Your essay is good. You sound knowledgable of the subject, and you have an excellent style of writing. The above points are merely suggestions, but certainly not necessary to turn in a good paper Good luck!

QUESTION:
Were can i sell jewelry in Adelaide?
I have a lot of old jewelery from my great grand mother lots of gold pieces and diamonds etc, were is a good place to sell them within the Adelaide area?
Im not selling all of it there a a few pieces that myself and sisters are going to keep. and a few that we all know that she loved like her wedding and engagement ring witch i wont be parting with but the other stuff we have and like gold chains bracelets and rings broaches most a very out dated and not to interesting just generic stuff. she a had large jewelery collection and at the moment most of it is just collecting dust. ive had it for years now and its time to let go of some of it

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Just sold home in Adelaide, wanting to start fresh on Sunshine Coast or Somewhere. Help Please!?
Wanting to hear peoples suggestions.
Currently about to move out of sold house in Adelaide, not to sure where want to live, pretty confused actually.
Situation is family with 4mth old.
Want to know nice inexpensive,non built up areas of sunshine coast, with good accessibility to gold coast and brisbane, as hubby has flooring business he wants to continue.
please help with good places for family to settle, with not to much hustle and bustle, love beach and nature. Not into nightclubs and built up areas or uppity areas.
Any help or suggestions please.

• ANSWER:
  Firstly, congrats for leaving Adelaide,

  The Sunshine coast is cheaper than the Gold Coast and if you don't want to be in a busy
  place stay away from the GC.

  There are a few nice places around the SC, though be prepared, it is quite hot and humid there.

  Nambour is ok, its 20mins from the SC beaches, 1hr or so from Bris, prices are reasonable, one negative is when they process the Sugar Cain, there is a horrid smell for awhile.

  Maroochydore/Mallolabah are nice, more expensive and busy but ok.

  There isn't really any cheap quite places near there, you are going to a built up area so there will people.

QUESTION:
Stingy In-laws. What can I do?
Me and my partner are going to marry in October. I just found out his parents are planning to sell 2 properties and buy a 4 bedroom one in Adelaide to live in, then leaves his unemployed brother (he chose to not working, staying home. All his bills paid by his parents) with another 4 bedroom house alone.
When we bought our house, my parents contribution a lot. His parents didn't pay a cent. My parents are not much wealthier then his, they are still living in a small two bedroom apartment in a small town. Plus my partner told me, his parents still have some term deposits. Comes to the wedding, his parents don't want to pay anyting, just promised to give me a gold bangle. Becasue we are lack of money, we have decided not to have reception. His parents didn't say anything.
When my partner went to see my parents, my parents gave him AU,000, a leather bag, and two suits. Every Christmas, I buy expensive gifts for them (it has been 3 years). His parents gave me only once.

And they don't clean their house. They always hire professional cleaner to clean, which will happen once every few years. His parents are capable to do the cleaning ( they can still cook, go out, drive), they just don't to do it.

What should I do? Would it be more issues if I married in his family? Help!

• ANSWER:
  I think your "partner"would be making a big mistake if he was to marry you...

QUESTION:
Where is the best place to sell my gold ring in San Francisco?
Where is the best place to sell my ring in San Francisco ?
I want to sell my ring its Sapphire Gold And Small Diamond Where should i take it that they will give me a good offer I HATE LOW BALLERS !

• ANSWER:
  If it's worth a good chunk of change, you might take it to Bonham & Butterfield's. They do auctions about four times a year.

  Get it appraised somewhere, but tell them it's not for insurance purposes (which is always a good deal higher) so you can get a better idea of its worth.

  I don't know of stores that buy outright, but be aware that they would not give you retail price.

QUESTION:
How much does 1/4 karat diamond. 24 karat white gold ring sell for?
My friends wants to sell me this ring but Idont know how much should I pay. What price do you think?

• ANSWER:
  There are many factors influencing the price of a diamond. Carat weight, color, clarity and the most important, cut.

  The secondhand market for diamonds is not strong. Even less for stones under 1.00ct ,(carat). Try and find out if the seller knows the color and clarity of the stone. Then go from there into a retail store to find out how much the stone and a setting sells for new. You can then pretty much gauge what you are willing to pay for it secondhand.

  Although you won't be able to tell if its well cut.

  IdealD

QUESTION:
Can I sell Gold rings to Trevor-D custom jewellery in Toronto?
I have two engagement rings I want to sell to him. He bought some stuff from me months ago and I am not sure if he will buy my gold engagement rings.

• ANSWER:
  If you mean used engagement rings, then yes apparently he buys them for the gold and diamond value.

  But, I think you have to call first.

  Look up his number in the book.

QUESTION:
How do I sell my a class gold ring at a pawn shop?
I do not have experience at dealing with the clerks at pawn shops. Has anybody ever sold gold and gotten a good deal?
Do you know a system / trick on how to handle your transaction? Thanks a million!!

• ANSWER:
  The pawn shop will give you a price for what they will pay you for it. Often, they will give you a little more for it if you say you want a loan on it and they think you'll be returning to buy it back. Have you checked into any scrap gold dealers or though about craigslist or ebay? It is possible to have the ring altered for another person(new stone, high school and such).

QUESTION:
how do i sell a gold ring in toronto to trevor-d custom jewellery?
If I want the best deal should I sell my gold ring to Trevor-d custom jewellery at 211 yonge street suite 306 in Toronto?
His website is www.trevor-d.com and he has been fair to my family so far

• ANSWER:
  Call him and arrange for an appointment! He is busy, but he is THE best, fairest, highest payer!

  Check and see. HE totally helped my family when we needed money.

QUESTION:
Would you sell the gold ring your grandmother gave you to pay for a flight to go see her?
When I finished highschool, my grandmother gave me a gold ring with my initials on it. My father is telling me I should fly and see her.
I've been having a real hard time making ends meet lately, I no longer live with my parents.
There's no way I can afford to fly to see my grandmother. I was thinking of her, and I remember the gold ring I never wear that she gave me. If I sell it, I could buy a round-trip flight, and see her.

Should I sell the ring to go see her?

• ANSWER:
  sure if you never wear it. i pawned a ring for beer money, the flight sounds more responsible.

QUESTION:
I want to sell a gold ring?
I have a gold ring with an elephant's hair which my father gave to me 5 yr back. I would like to sell it bcoz i hv some financial problems. There r many gold shops in my area. Iam eighteen. But my some of my frnds told it is not wise to sell it. They are saying dat people of gold shop vil complaint to police. But i really want to sell it. Can u tell me hw to sell. But i dnt knw whether they wil accept d ring. Those who hav sold gold in d gold market can u tel wat all questions vil they ask and wat should i do

• ANSWER:
  Empire Gold is very well known for buying gold and Jewelry from people:

  http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=185538&U=366479&M=23357

QUESTION:
where to sell gold rings and jewellery for cash in toronto?
Trevor-D custom jewellery is the place everyone is talking about. All my friends sold their rings and gold chains to him and he paid cash!
Just check his site and phone him. He is across from starbucks at the TORONTO eaton centre. www.trevor-d.com

• ANSWER:
  211 Yonge st suite 306 Toronto Across from the TORONTO eaton centre atop FLOW 935 FM

  TREVOR is the one to sell to! YEAH

QUESTION:
how much would my 10 karat gold ring sell for?

• ANSWER:
  I don’t know what cash4gold will pay. I do know from my past experience, that I sent them a scrap jewelry ring and they paid me .26. I rejected the offer and they returned my ring promptly. I then found another company, http://www.captaincashforgold.com/ that paid me 3 for the same ring!! and they enclosed a track able Fedex pack along with 0 insurance as opposed to some crappy envelope from cash4gold that you cant even track. I really got burned a couple of times using a couple of different cash for gold companies but with http://www.captaincashforgold.com/ I feel I finally found one that I could really trust with my valuables.

QUESTION:
What is the best way to sell a personalized gold/diamond ring?
I have my old high school ring that I paid over 0 for. I was wondering what would be the best way to sell it? Just head into a pawn shop and see what I can get for it? Or melt it down and sell the gold and diamond separately?

• ANSWER:
  NOT THE PAWN SHOP! You won't get much. Go to a gold and diamond broker.

  That's what I did with my old gold and got market price.

QUESTION:
How much can i sell my white gold ring for?
Its a wedding band but is not like the rest, this one is thicker and has a like a design on it, no stones tho! ah, it was brought from Colombia and its pure Gold, i think it is 18k
how much do you think i could get?
Thanks!
Thanks George, well i just want to have an idea of how much would they pay per gram or something and then i will make some calculations!

• ANSWER:
  Take it to a jewelry store to be weighed. Most places should be able to give you an idea of it's value. I've heard that the places to send gold advertised on TV are scams. Try sending it direct to a gold refining company.

QUESTION:
How do I sell my Gold Dolphin Ring on yahoo?
I am trying to list my item for sale but can not find yahoo adds.

• ANSWER:
  I dont know.
  But an easy way to sell besides yahoo is ebay. There are many buyers looking for good jewlery to buy! See ya!

QUESTION:
How much can I sell my white gold ring(4mm) for?
It is pure white gold and looking for an estimate price for it

• ANSWER:
  I sold my 5mm white gold for 40 dollars. So I'm guessing yours will be less that.

QUESTION:
Where can I sell my white gold ring?
I was thinking of selling it on ebay. But it looks like people are very hesitant to buy jewlery on ebay. Are there any other websites that you can recomend? Thank you for your answer!

• ANSWER:
  You could go to a jeweler and get it appraised, then list it on ebay with the certificate. I think if you show some authenticity it will raise your chances of selling at the price you desire.

  You can always go to a pawn shop and get way below its value.

QUESTION:
where is the best place to sell a gold diamond engagement ring?
Where can i get the most money for my gold diamond engagement ring?

• ANSWER:
  I always sell my gold to Empire Gold:

  http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=185538&U=366479&M=23357

  I'm pretty satisfied with them so far.

QUESTION:
where can i sell my gold ring?

• ANSWER:
  Well, You could maybe Umm Well....Give it to me? Just kidding! Your local jewlery would do just fine! But Ummm Maybe Ummmm You could Give it to me? Just kidding...Or am I?

QUESTION:
How do I sell my ring?
I have a platinum ring I'd like to sell, I'd like to know how I cant find out how much the metal is worth and a way to sell it.

I was looking into Cash For Gold and other online gold selling sites, are they reputable?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Sell used gold rings and jewellery in Toronto?
Where can I sell my old jewellery, some of it may be broken.
I have rings, chains and single earrings.

• ANSWER:
  Right across from the TORONTO EATON CENTRE at DUNDAS.

  That TREVOR-D guy. My FAVE! THE ONLY TRUSTABLE ONE!!!!!!!

  lets see....my phone list says.... 416-885-6020 I think.

  Check on that number I am not sure. Pretty sure..hehehe

QUESTION:
where can i sell my unwanted gold?
i live in St-Laurent, Quebec and for this Christmas i want sell my gold ring and a silver coin.

• ANSWER:
  I would take it to a few different local jewelers. Go with the best price. I wouldn't send anything that valuable in the mail.

QUESTION:
Where can I sell my white gold engagement ring in Co.Antrim?
Without weighing jewelery, where can I sell my white gold engagement ring in Co.Antrim?

• ANSWER:
  I don’t know what cash4gold will pay. I do know from my past experience, that I sent them a scrap jewelry ring and they paid me .26. I rejected the offer and they returned my ring promptly. I then found another company, http://www.captaincashforgold.com/ that paid me 3 for the same ring!! and they enclosed a track able Fedex pack along with 0 insurance as opposed to some crappy envelope from cash4gold that you cant even track. I really got burned a couple of times using a couple of different cash for gold companies but with http://www.captaincashforgold.com/ I feel I finally found one that I could really trust with my valuables.

QUESTION:
Where can i sell my white gold ring?
i sent it to we buy old gold and they have just told me its worth alot more than i thought over £400. Any ideas where i could sell it as they have also said that White Gold is going out of fashion and it needs cleaning professionally etc.

• ANSWER:
  You can sell gold and Jewelry online.

  http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=185538&U=366479&M=23357

  US residents only

QUESTION:
where can I sell my gold chain and ring in london?
any one knows where I can sell my gold chain and ring? i got them about 5 years ago, now I don't have money I'm thinking of selling them but don't know where to go or what they're worth.
also, if i finally get someone to buy, do I collect cheque or cash

thanks all

• ANSWER:
  Call around to jewellery stores but be careful. Earlier this week on the news they did a story about how these gold buying companies are only paying on average 40-50% of the value of the gold. But it varies from company to company. So shop around and don't take the first offer. And watch this - while it is a US clip it applies to the UK as well
  

QUESTION:
If i was going to sell 5 gold rings and a gold necklace how much do you think i's get for it? Gold prices.
Asking for my daughter she has some old jewelry she wants to turn in to cash and isn't sure if it's worth it or not.

• ANSWER:
  You are going to get what the store is willing to pay for it.
  Unless you gold is 100% most jewelry will only be 24 ct gold you can't quote what gold is going for by the ounce and weigh the jewerly.

  If you have old jewelry take it to a couple of stores and go with the best price.

QUESTION:
How can I sell gold (wedding) rings and get some semblence of our money back?
My ring needs resized and I want a different style, and my husband's also needs to be made a smaller size. But we have in all five gold rings, three 10 carat and two 14 carat. Our local jeweler would only offer -75 for the whole lot. That seems extremely low to me. I'd like to get at least half our money back so that we can just buy my other ring and resize his. Is there any place that would buy them higher or am I stuck with that? Also, what are the chances of me getting a good deal on just like a trade, and have them redesign my current band? (a good deal meaning they take the other rings for most of the payment)
btw there weren't any categories that really matched my question, so that's why it's stuck in here....

• ANSWER:
  you can always try the local newspaper, or craigslist.org, and even ebay... it is worth a shot to see if you can get someone interested who will pay more than a wholesale buyer

QUESTION:
How much should I sell this ring for?
I have a 14k white gold ring with a pearl at the top that I want to sell. I got the ring from Safian and Rudolph Jewelers in Pennsylvania. If you were in my position. How much would you sell the ring for on craigslist?

• ANSWER:
  cheaper then what you got it for cuz its used .. or you can try making a profit but it depends how much you got it for so we cant really answer this ^^

QUESTION:
Where can i sell my ring?
Were can i sell my white gold dimaon ring. its brand new and valued at 6520NZD i only want 3 for it so were can i sell this?

• ANSWER:
  you can try a cash for gold, but sometimes that doesn't work out bc since rings are well...rings and have the hole in them they dont weigh out to what they may be worth. Try listing it on craigslist, ebay, or go to a local pawn shop, or call some local jewelers that may buy it. good luck.

QUESTION:
Sell My Gold 10K Ring!?!?!?!?
I have a gold 10K ring. I want to sell it. Not on Ebay or Craigslist. I want to sell it some place local. Does anyone know any good pawn shops or somethings that will give me good money for it in the 62208 area? { I live in fairview heights, illinois, 62208}

• ANSWER:
  Try:

  Lincoln Place Pawn
  823 Lincoln Hwy.
  Fairview Heights, Il. 62208

  Tel 618-632-2274

QUESTION:
where can i sell my gold wedding ring and band?

• ANSWER:
  Try these:

  exboyfriendjewelry.com
  diamondbistro.com

QUESTION:
What does 585 ESX mean on a gold ring?
I've been wanting to sell a ring that I was given by my ex. He claimed it was solid gold, but the more I look at it, it just doesn't seem like solid gold. It even feels very lightweight. The only markings on it are "585 ESX". What does that mean?? Just curious b/c I'm wondering how much I should try to sell it for. If it's only gold plated, I might as well just donate it to a thrift store, lol.

• ANSWER:
  means it was made in a sweat shop. really high quality for sure. those chinese children have small hands and can pay great attention to detail. You're looking at around ,000

QUESTION:
How much can I sell my ring for?
I have a gold ring with an opal heart and a diamond on each side of the heart. How much could I sell it for? I need the money badly right now.

• ANSWER:
  100-1000
  depends how it look

QUESTION:
How much would my gold ring be worth?
I have a 14k ring I want to send to mygoldenvelope, but I haven't send it yet. How much do you think it would be worth? Where else can I sell my ring?

• ANSWER:
  Nobody can really tell you without seeing it. Definitely go to your local reputable jeweler. I live in Florida and I've sold several pieces of gold jewelry to Keno Brothers. Try giving their web site a look. They are really nice people, been in business forever and I'm sure you can call or email them and ask any questions you might have.

QUESTION:
where is the best jewelry store to go and sell a ring at?
i live in tampa fl, i went to a jewelry store in citrus park mall and they said the best place to go is international plaza? does anyone know of any stores in international plaza to sell my ring? its a 14k white gold ring with opals and saphires. it weighs around 6 grams. beautiful ring.. so where do i go??

• ANSWER:
  Make sure you are selling to a reputable company which is going to pay a lot for your gold.

  I always sell my gold to Empire Gold, you can also get a price check from them for Free.

  http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=185538&U=366479&M=23357

QUESTION:
where can i sell my ring?
I have a ring that my ex gave me and i dont want to keep it but sell it. its a white gold ring with a small diamond on top that cost £100 . i went into the pawnbrokers and they wouldnt take it and said id only get about 30% of the retail price which is about £30. where can i sell it to get more than £30 ? i only worn it a few times its in perfect condition.

• ANSWER:
  Sell it to a Jeweller not a Pawn Broker. OR auctioning it on Ebay. You never know you might get more than £100 on there!
  You could of course, take it to Hatton Garden in London, you may get around £60 for it.

  Pawn Brokers take the P*SS . They work on the assumption that the person is desperate for money.

QUESTION:
How much would my ring sell for?
I have a ruby ring with a gold band. I don't know the carats though, and the ring has 13 red rubies. This ring is about 60 years old. How much do you think I could sell this for?

• ANSWER:
  the smart thing would to go to a jeweller and get it priced..

  how would we know how much its worth, u don't know if the rubies are real, if its real gold, we can't see it.

QUESTION:
I need to sell a ring?
Short story short I need to sell a 14k gold diamond ring and I'm only 16, so I can't use a pawn shop obviously and my friend who gave me the ring said it was worth over 2k

• ANSWER:
  around here, you need to be 18 and have photo identification to sell to a pawn shop.

  A pawn shop will always try to pay as little as possible for jewelry. They are in the business of buying cheap and selling expensive. That's how they make their money.

  The resale value of your ring will be determined by how much someone else is willing to pay for it. Your friend might refer to what a similar ring cost in resale, but that's not the value of the ring. The jeweler marks the ring up by 300% or more, so the the real value of the jewelry is a lot less.

QUESTION:
Where can I sell my old gold rings?
They are barely used and I want to get top dollar for them. I went to a family friend who owns a Hannoush Jewellers and he said that they usually take the ring(s), take the diamonds out, and melt the gold so he'll only give like 50$ or so tops for a 10 Karat ring. This doesn't sound right and I paid good money for these awhile back and don't want to lose money- I want to at least break even.. any ideas?

• ANSWER:
  He's right. Jewelers have huge markups, you pay for that store full of shiny stuff every time you buy a ring.

  10K gold is worth .44/gram right now, I don't know much about diamonds. Jewelers would be the only ones that would buy unset diamonds, not much market for them on the street.

  Grandpa

QUESTION:
where can I sell my used gold rings and chains in toronto?
Would www.trevor-d.com buy all my gold rings for cash?
Everyone is talking about how they made extra cash selling him their old rings and chains.

• ANSWER:
  go to 211 yonge street suite 306 across from the toronto eaton centre.

  TREVOR is so fair!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUESTION:
does walmart sell gold belly button rings?
i can not wear sterling silver... or anything else. itneeds to be gold or my navel will ITCH like hell.

• ANSWER:
  mm i wouldn't trust walmart and real gold is pretty expensive so if its cheap then it's probably fake

QUESTION:
how much is a 21K Saudi Ariban gold ring worth?
I have a Saudi Ariban gold ring with a dollar sign and two plant shaped designs on the sides of the ring. My grandFather got me this ring when he was in the armed forces about 35 years ago. I want to know if i decided to sell this ring how much would it be worth ???????

• ANSWER:
  Actually it might be worth much more than it's weight in gold. If it is a rare ring it not only is worth the gold price but also it's collector's and/or investment price. Just like art. DaVinci's Mona Lisa is worth millions more than the cost of it's paint and canvas.

  You'll need to go to at least two reputable art/antique appraisers to get quotes.

  Good luck and Hope this Helps

QUESTION:
How much should I charge for my gold rings? Please help me!?
I really need some money so am selling rings that ive gotten as presents. I have three 10K black hills gold rings, an older 14K gold ring with diamond that might be real. Also a 10K plain gold ring. I was thinking of selling these 5 rings for total. Is that too much?

• ANSWER:
  Too much? No, you sell them at very cheap price! The 14k gold ring worth above ! Try to evaluate all the items, but divide the gold, stones then price. Gold should be sold based on its carat and weight

QUESTION:
Any advise on how much I could sell my ring for?
I have a 18ct yellow gold hand made ring set with a single round brilliant cut diamond approx 0.60ct assessed and certified as I/J colour and SI clarity - valued at £1,850 in June 2007. It is new, boxed and never worn.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
How much money could I get if I sell my gold?
I have 3 gold rings (yellow gold), they are each around 10-14k.
if i sell them to a jewelry store, how much could I get for each ring?

• ANSWER:
  Here are a few things to remember:
  Gold is at 20 per troy ounce. One troy ounce is 31.1 grams. You did not say what your rings weigh.
  Pure gold is 24K by definition. 14K gold is 14/24 or 58.3% pure gold. 10K is 10/24 or 41.7% pure gold.
  Coin shops generally pay better for scrap gold than Jewelry stores or pawn shops. Selling gold by mail is sheer foolishness. Do not expect anything extra for any precious stones that may be part of the ring unless they are large diamonds, which should be sold separately anyway.

QUESTION:
I recently sold a gold ring to an ebay buyer, which he is trying to commit fraud.?
I sold this guy a gold ring. It was over 0 dollars, I sent the package via priority mail and with confirmation. 3 days later he sends my a message saying that he got the ring. He stated that he was very happy with his purchased. A month later has passed, this guy opens a dispute via paypal. Stating that he has not received anything and saying that he has send me multiple email which I havent responded. Paypal asked me for the confirmation number, I give it to them. On the delivery confirmation it says that the item arrived. But paypal says I also need signature confirmation. What will happen next? I did not payed for signature confirmation.

• ANSWER:
  You can provide copies of the email correspondence with the buyer in which he admitted to receiving the ring. In my experience if you have the delivery confirmation from USPS and the correspondence from the buyer, PayPal will protect you.

  If they do not, and you get a chargeback, I would file criminal charges with your local DA.

QUESTION:
Where is the best place to sell my wedding ring?
I was divorced last year and have decided to get rid of my wedding ring. I don't know if I should sell it at a pawn shop, to some "gold guys" outfit, or to a store that buys gold and rings? I do need to get the most money possible.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
where can i go to sell my broken gold jewery and a very nice diamond ring for top dollar in hawaii?
have misc gold pieces that i want to turn into money in my pocket. I have 14k gold chain, bracelets, rings

• ANSWER:
  Pawn shops won't give you the best price. If you have a good amount of gold (more than 10 ounces) then you can make a decent amount of it selling it to a refiner. Here is a review of one such company
  http://www.goldintomoney.com/company-reviews/cash4goldcom-company-review

QUESTION:
How much is a white gold women's class ring worth if I sell it?
I'm in desperate need of money and am looking to sell my high school class ring. Its 14k white gold with an aquamarine stone. How much do you think I could get for it at a pawn shop? or a jewelry resale store?
i'm really struggling for money right now. i was kicked out of my house and literally don't have a penny. so this ring is the only thing besides my computer i can sell. is it possible to even get like -

• ANSWER:
  it depends on how much gold is worth that day and how much the person who is buying your ring is paying for it. My suggestion is to keep the class ring because like most class rings, it probably not worth a lot in terms of money. Maybe you should try selling another piece of jewelry you have. My suggestion is that if you really want to sell it you should ask somebody who you trust and knows what they're doing so you don't get ripped off.

QUESTION:
where can i sell my 10kt white gold promise ring?
ex boyfriend gave it to me.. current b.f wants me to get rid of it by selling it !!! Where can i sell it ??

• ANSWER:
  Take it to a jewelry store that has been around for awhile. Check a couple out, and go with the best price. You won't have the hassle of ebay.

QUESTION:
where can i sell my diamond ring for the most money?
I have a men's white gold diamond wedding ring. Where can I sell it and get the most money?

• ANSWER:
  I don’t know what cash4gold will pay. I do know from my past experience, that I sent them a scrap jewelry ring and they paid me .26. I rejected the offer and they returned my ring promptly. I then found another company, http://www.captaincashforgold.com/ that paid me 3 for the same ring!! and they enclosed a track able Fedex pack along with 0 insurance as opposed to some crappy envelope from cash4gold that you cant even track. I really got burned a couple of times using a couple of different cash for gold companies but with http://www.captaincashforgold.com/ I feel I finally found one that I could really trust with my valuables.

QUESTION:
Where can I sell my gold jewelry in Philadelphia?
have some gold 10 K and 14 K gold necklaces and rings I would like to sell to get fast cash, but the only problem is I am not sure where to go. I don't want to go to a pawn shop because I heard that you can get ripped off from them. Where is there a place I could go to in Philadelphia?

• ANSWER:
  pawn get big money
  or out of the trunck

QUESTION:
Can i sell back an engraved ring to the jewler?
I have an old ring that has my initials engraved into it. It is a basic gold ring but does not fit. Is it possible to sell back to the jewlery store?

• ANSWER:
  I would think you would have better luck selling it privately.

QUESTION:
What's the best way to sell your gold plated jewelry with swarovski crystals?
I have a few really nice pieces of gold plated jewelry, mainly necklaces with pendants and some earrings/bracelets.. A couple have a beautiful heart shaped swarovski crystal. I am looking to sell it and not sure where to advertise/ how to let others know about the product. The pieces are beautiful, won't tarnish and look expensive. I am willing to sell them for a very reasonable price, any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

• ANSWER:
  ebay or cash for gold

QUESTION:
How do the people who you sell your gold to know ..... ?
How do the people you sell your gold to know how much to pay you? Is there a certain price per pound?

• ANSWER:
  In most cases, they have a look-up table that tells them what to pay per gram for 10K, 12K, 14K, 18K, and so on. Most of them aren't knowledgeable enough to deviate from that look-up table.

QUESTION:
is now a good time to sell your old gold jewelery?
if so how can i go about doing that?

• ANSWER:
  Haven't you seen the commercial on TV. You put your goild in an envelope and mail it to this company. They will mail you back a check.

  Depending on the jewelry go to am antiques store, a jeweler or a coin dealer that deals with metals also.

QUESTION:
How do you know what your scrap gold is worth?
If you want to sell your scrap gold, how can you know you're getting a fair price?

• ANSWER:
  24 Karat is 1/24 pure gold by weight. Thus, 24K is considered pure gold.

  If 24K is pure gold, then 18K is 75% gold, 14K is 58% gold etc. Given an approx spot gold price of 00/oz., scrap value of One (1) gram of gold is as follows:

  10K .67 per gram.
  14K .49 per gram
  18K .64 per gram
  24K .93 per gram

  I checked a few things selling on ebay. They are going for roughly about the same prices as shown in the above table.

  So you need to weigh the item first, then do the math using the table above.

QUESTION:
Can I make real money selling Gold or High Level Characters in World of Warcraft?
I am thinking about getting World of Warcraft because I have heard people can make real money as much as a full-time job just gold farming and selling high level characters in the game. I've heard people can make up to 0 per day just doing this? Is there any REAL guides out there on how to pursue this? Is it legal to sell your gold or characters on eBay? Any help would be great!

• ANSWER:
  What you have heard is wrong, Maybe a gold farming company with a few chinese gold farmers working can make 200$ a day. But as a lone player you couldn't possibly farm enough gold a day without going crazy to sell that much. As well as players go to well known gold farming companies to buy gold as they are trustworthy. Not to say you aren't trustworthy but you would need to get your name out there. As for leveling and selling characters it takes atleast 6-10 play time on average to hit level 70 depending on the class and you will have terrible gear and an average mount just hitting 70 so you won't be able to sell your character for much at all. So personaly with the amount of time you consume i do not think it is worth it.

QUESTION:
buy gold to protect your money?
I want to know if is it true that buy gold protect your money of inflation, also how truly is to buy gold( gold coins, gold bars, etc.) and if you want to sell your gold how difficult it can be?

thank you
For instance ,000 instead to save in bank buy gold to save up

• ANSWER:
  Maybe a diversified portfolio of gold silver platinum. I think its always good to have a tangible asset
  in times of economic hardship. I've been buying gold and silver. Its not at all difficult to sell your gold, sometimes the company you buy it from will agree to buy it back. The dollar has been heading down. I guess I'm a pessimist when it comes to the economy especially now. Things go through cycles.

QUESTION:
what is the best way of selling gold jewelery ect. that will give me the most profit?
I learned that when you sell your gold jewelry to a regular jeweler that buys "estate jewelry" that before it comes to the final buyer it will be worth 3 to 6 times the amount I was paid for it. So how do I bypass all of that to get the fair amount and value???

• ANSWER:
  eBay or Consignment

  ---
  Kasey C, PC guru since Apple II days
  Don't take life too seriously; you won't get out alive.

QUESTION:
How best to sell investment metals?
What do you do when it is time to sell your gold coins, silver bullion, pre-1982 pennies, or any other form of precious or base metal that you bought as an investment?

• ANSWER:
  I would have to say ebay will be your best bet for maximum profit and safety if you want to take the time to do it. Depending on when you list them Ebay has been running free basic listing promos for 100 items that's when I usually list items it will save you some money. Also people usually pay a few dollars over spot for silver and gold. Im not sure what kinds of coins you have some have additional collector value and you can usually a few more dollars in addition depending. Factor in ebay and pay pal fees and time spent. There a lot of excellent large dealers out there as well as shady ones you need to research the company and if you plan to go that route when selling to a dealer expect between 5-20% less than spot price.

QUESTION:
What are your experiences selling gold?
I keep seeing the Cash 4 Gold commercials on tv, plus local jewelers are advertising that they will buy scrap gold. I was wondering if anyone had specific examples of selling gold and how much they got. I have some pieces and I don't know if I should sell online (and which companies to avoid) go to a jeweler or if I should just pawn them. They don't have stones or anything in them so I would just want the gold worth. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Stay away from that Cash 4 Gold. I heard of a person who used them for cashing in 2 US per 1933 Gold Pieces. She received 0 cash for both. This was about 2 weeks ago. Problem is the dealer she bought them from 10 years ago would have given her 00 for both of those coins. Basically she got 1/3 of the total value. Cash 4 Gold is a scam pure and simple. Keep your gold. You may need it in the near future.

QUESTION:
how to open a shop to sell coins & gold & jewelry?
help! some things aren't clear to me, i know that you can sell your precious silver and gold coins on ebay or other retailer(coin shops)
BUT what i dont know is that do you need special certifications or anything else to open your own coin shop to sell and buy jewelry, silver or gold

sue-

• ANSWER:
  Inquire at City Hall of your town.
  Suggest you also write a business plan before you open your doors.
  Also: Are you educated in precious metals and numismatics?
  Very serious prerequisites....if you hope to derive a Profit.

QUESTION:
how much $ can I expect to get for 14k scrap gold jewelery in today's market price?
do these advertisers for "sell your old gold" vary much in what they pay from place to place?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Gold Processing and Selling?
Question 1:

Please could someone give me a "comprehensive but simple to understand" way of processing gold dust into bars(at home or at a goldsmith). I heard to sell the gold, it must be certified... is this true and who certifies it?

Question 2:
I need information on how to sell the gold bar after I have done everything right from the first question at close to MARKET PRICE as possible. For example: Do I sell the bar to jewelry stores or are there gold dealers that buy the gold close to MARKET PRICE? Also where is the best country to easily sell your gold. I heard Dubai, how true is that...

Please need clear, easy to understand answers. Thanks a million everyone.

• ANSWER:
  Put the gold dust into a metal pot and heat (according to melting point of gold which you can find on internet). Make a mold in the shape of a rough bar (doesn't really matter). You should be able to get some release medium to line the mold. You need to take the bar/s to an assayer to be assayed as to it's purity.
  I think they are some jewellers who are authorised to do this. (Hatton Garden in UK) or someone like Johnson Matthey.
  It might be best to identify your buyers first so they can tell you in what weight or form they would prefer to buy.

QUESTION:
How do companies that sell runescape gold deliver it to your account?
i want to buy some runescape gold, or maybe items, but i have my doubts. i bought money a couple years ago, when there was no trade limit, but i don't know how they can deliver it to your account.

• ANSWER:
  They merchant with themselves. Meaning you have to give em your pass.

QUESTION:
I HAVE TAKEN LOAN AGAIST GOLD ,CAN THEY SALE FOR RECOVERY ,WITHOUT GIVING ME NOTICE.THEY GIVEN ON OLD ADDR.?
i went to pay them they told , pay 50% ,when went to pay 50% they said we had sold your gold to recover rs.160000/- without giving me notice . however they sent one advocat letr to my old address instead of new addrs.which they having in their records. total gold wasof rs.400000/-. no a/c or bal. given to me. can i take any legal action , how. i lost evrything due to ther mistake.

• ANSWER:
  Without giving notice selling away the pledged article is illegal. You say they had sent a legal notice to your old address. Have you notified to the pawn broker your new address? If you can establish that you have notified them your change of address, you can proceed against them legally. Anyway please consult a lawyer in this regard.

QUESTION:
How to create your own website or company ?
How do people create sites like facebook and myspace, or how can you create company's like Virgin airways, starbucks or clothing shops like zara or next ?

Of course everyone wants to become a billionaire but you need money to start these things.

Also i would like to know can you buy into gold and then sell your share for like 15 or 20 million pounds if the market goes up, Thanks ?

• ANSWER:
  Start by reading anything by Robert Kiyosaki

QUESTION:
Would you sell your high school class ring for cash yiu really ?
Needed? I really need the money haven't worn the ring in 17 years. Though its sentimental to me...I don't know how else to get around it. What would You Do? Its engraved inside and out with a safire stone and the ring is 10k gold. Sorta heavy in weight.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Where is the best place to sell old or broken gold jewelry?
I have been looking at selling some old and broken gold jewelry. I have looked at the websites of several places you can mail your gold to. The prices beat pawn shops. How much can I expect to get per ounce of 14k gold and has anyone had any good or bad experience in selling their gold?

• ANSWER:
  You can get a rough estimate here: http://www.goldintomoney.com/calculator

QUESTION:
Who's sick of sales pitches during this recession?
Who is sick of the dude that comes to your door wanting you to sign up for a locked in heating fuel rate? Who is sick of articles on how to recession proof your job? Who is sick of "Sell your old gold and uwanted jewelry!"
Why don't they just leave us alone with their advice, their sales pitches, and leave us in peace so we can get through this? It's as if we are stupid or something and they have all the answers....

• ANSWER:
  I think i'm more sick of the predatory lending practices that got us into this mess in the first place.

QUESTION:
What could you do to survive, when the 'economy' dies?
We all know we are entering the biggest financial depression in history. The 'wall street crash' will seem like a blip. So how are you going to survive now? (sell all your gold? rob your neighbours? maybe even have to eat them?)

Sounds like some sort of bizarre movie?...........

What do you think?

• ANSWER:
  eat my neightbors??? hahahahah not even if they were made of chocolate. No. What i´ll do is notthing probably and honestly.
  cheers!!!!

QUESTION:
To all Christians, How to help the Poor?
How to help the Poor?

Tell me your Ideas and then everyone talk about it and decide how we could help them.

Here is my Idea; If you are truly a Christian sell your gold, sliver, diamonds, anything fancy and give the money to the poor or shelter homes for the poor. If you have more than enough coats, give them a way and keep one coat for yourself. give them shoes; keep two pairs of shoes for yourself. give them food if you have enough for your family.

What do you think? I give my money to the Catholic Book store so they can stay open and to help them.
I'm joining the Benedictine Order of priests and Monks in Kansas.

if you really want to know how to help everyone; read the letters to Cornithans by St. Paul. He tells how to fix the world.

America was made by us small people; now the government thinks we don't matter. I know yahoo isn't a place to start something to start fixing the world poverty, but Lets Start Something.

Lets make a Plan to start fixing the Poverty in the World. The Whole World is going through the same thing as America.

I have the diary of George Washington and it clearly states America Shouldn't be like this.

• ANSWER:
  I am "poor" myself, and I could not even begin to give you the answer to this question.

  My husband left me after 15 years of marriage, in a town where there is little employment. I spent what little settlement I got out of the divorce finishing my degree. But I could not find a job in my field here when I did finish. I work at a call center, full-time, if not over-time, and it's brutal, actually. You sit in a cubical all day and listen to people scream at you for things you can't help and can't resolve, call you names and personally attack you. For this, I earn a meager wage that barely covers my utilities and food, and I am way behind on my bills. I see my kids for only a few hours a day. I try to live as frugally as possible--we don't have television, never eat out, and don't really go anywhere except for walks in the park.

  A lot of the good, hard-working people I know of are in the same boat: They work their butts off just to get raped by corporate America.

  Two things that might start to end poverty:

  1) heal marriages and families. Divorce for petty issues is not acceptable. Abandoning children is not acceptable.

  2) re-organize big business. Have you noticed that America is run by a handful of huge monopolies that can manipulate the very lives of citizens--who in turn, are beginning to not be able to afford to live because of it? Duh!! Who do you think is responsible for this recessesion? The average citizen or the giant corporations that are only out to feed themselves at the cost of families trying to survive?

  I should know--I work for one of those huge corporations. I have a "job." That is supposed to be acceptable. But I see what goes on behind the scenese and it makes me sick.

QUESTION:
Why would my 13 yr old son be getting credit card applications and junk mail?
I have been getting mail with my son's name on it for credit cards, junk mail, and today was something from "sell your gold"...How do these places obtain names to send crap to? My son hasn't applied for anything. What does this mean?
And I have no clue what catagory to put this in..so here we go.
Thanks all. I asked him about it today and told him what was in the mail. He said the only thing it could be was some questionaire thing on the internet of course to get extra "AP" for this game 12th Sky he plays. So needless to say, we sat down and had a long talk..and he knows not to ever give his name and address out to anyone. He doesn't know his ss#, so luckily he didn't give that out! Whew. I was afraid that maybe his father(not in the picture and is a criminal) who somehow got ahold to his ss# may have been doing something, but when I found out he had it, I put a flag on my son's ss# a few years ago just in case.

• ANSWER:
  He might have given out his information on the internet or signed up with a site and stated that he was older than he was. If this is the case then these companies sell their information to other companies.
  That is just one of the possibilities. My son did this and started receiving these offers before he was eighteen.

QUESTION:
Questions about gold investing. How do I invest in gold? What are the tax and legal implications?
I recently received an email for a gold investing website. They offer 25% of each commission when someone you refer signs up for an account and give you a free gram of gold for registering. Basically, you post the URL on your site. For example, mine is http://bullionvault.com/from/webpence . They allow you to buy and sell gold in either dollars, pounds, or euros, and you can store your gold in one of their vaults in either London, New York, or Zurich.

My question is: What if any are the tax and legal implications of buying and selling gold through a site such as this? I also saw a similar arrangement at goldmoney.com and am wondering which site is better. I am hoping someone else out there has any information that might help.

Other questions: If you buy and sell gold in the UK or Switzerland, do you have to pay capital gains either in the US or the other country? If you could store gold in either the UK or Switzerland, which is better?

Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  Well the best way is to trade Commodities. I have an account with www.aarontrade.com and my broker has done well exposing my account to gold and silver. He always gives me a square deal. Below is the Link. Love your profile.That bullion site seems shaddy

QUESTION:
why are there so many places out there buying all your gold/silver jewelry all of a sudden?
i noticed lately that so many places are looking to buy your old gold/silver jewelry at decent prices. i also see a lot ads in the papers/periodicals that are looking for the same thing. whats the deal? if i wanted to sell back some of mine, what should i look out for? how do i know i am getting what i should and not ripped off?

• ANSWER:
  Look out for companies that ask you to mail your gold in.
  Clark Howard from CNN.com has a scam artilcle on this.
  You mail in your gold and you get about 1/3 to 1/4th of the value you would get at any pawn shop or local jewelry buyer.
  If you want to sell, stay away from anything online.
  Leave it for the dummies to mail in their gold and accept whatever offer they get - they will never know if they got a good price or not.
  Get three estimates from local stores and sell to the highest bidder.
  /

QUESTION:
looking to buy WoW world of warcraft gold on the frostmane server alliance side?
I am willing to pay cash for gold on the FROSTMANE server alliance side. email me at wowaddiction25@yahoo.com with how much gold you have, and how much you would be looking to get for it. Don't try and rip me off on prices, I know how much it goes for. Do not try and attempt to scam me, because i'm not going to fall for the stupidity scammers try and pull. If you are serious though about selling me your gold, and I am looking to buy a lot. So email me asap, if you are interested. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Why do you not try the online store to buy? Try this: http://www.mmoxe.com, not cheating, because I bought, I got my gold, I paid the money.

QUESTION:
would it be a good idea for blizzard to sell gold and items?
Ok if u ever seen in the local game store or gas station you would see the NG cards for cash. Or even if u go to a free mmo like RF online where they make money selling items cash online. No the a gold farmer but the company who made the game. Yes my friends how much better would you feel that you lazy ass don't have to go to some shady dealer to get your gold but to go to a GM for your gold or items. Now i'm not saying they should sell epic weapons but more less items that u can get on your own but to dam lazy to get it. Like 2 bucks for 100 pieces of leather. Now to make this even I would make this leather soul bound or make it not worth trying to buy stuff online to sell in the game. But tell me what you think?

Remember this would be totally legit and you can sleep at night to know you won't get banned for doing something illegal in the game.

• ANSWER:
  I think it is good that Blizzard does not offer game gold or items for real life cash. It would completely ruin the flavor of the World of Warcraft, which revolves around starting out as nothing, with nothing, and making a name for yourself through hard work and experience. You should have to work for your gold and items, because that is what the game is about. It simulates real life to an extent, which is what appeals to a vast majority of players. Suddenly getting enough gold to buy anything you want simply by being rich in the World of Reality would turn the World of Warcraft into the World of Stupid. - LJS

QUESTION:
How would you know if the ring your friend sold to you is real gold?

i think it has something 2 do with density or something

• ANSWER:
  you need to know the densities of gold versus the densities of other metals used to make fake gold rings (i.e. nickel, etc) and take measures of the ring's mass vs rings of the other metals of the same volume (not easy).

  my advice is take it to a jewler or someone that knows more tests.

  Alternatively, drop the ring onto a hard surface and drop a cheap ring onto the same surface. gold has a very high "ping" it makes when it strikes a surface. also, see how easily you can bend it out of shape by pressing on two sides of it. gold is very maleable and will be shaped easier than impure gold (some welsh gold rings can be bent just from resting your hand on it for a few minutes.)

QUESTION:
Has Anybody Sold Any Gold To One Of Those "We Buy Your Gold" Companies?
How much did you get and what for????

I have a few bracelets I was gonna sell cause they've snapped, not wanting to sell them for peanuts though!
Ally, Yeah I meant the ones you have to send it to, but when I was shopping yesterday there was a stall from one of those companies, so I was just gonna take it down there!

• ANSWER:
  I haven't but they are notorious for ripping people off, take it to your local jeweller and ask if they buy scrap gold, most do, and will pay the gold price for that day. Gold has a set value.

  http://goldprice.org/

QUESTION:
Don't you get sick of those cheap - do it yourself commercials about?
selling your broken Gold ? Who would be obtuse enough to put his gold in an envelope and send it off not knowing how much they will pay him for it .?

• ANSWER:
  not any worse that the nuts that put stupid question,s on here,

QUESTION:
I am looking for your results when working with an online gold buying company?
I need to sell gold - old jewelry so I am looking for what you sold, how much you got, timing on payment, why you decided to work with the particular gold buyer that you did and if you would work with them again. There are so many gold buying companies out there so any actual experiences would help me decide who to sell my gold to. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  This company is very well known for buying gold:

  http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=185538&U=366479&M=23357

QUESTION:
Is there a way to tell if your jewelry is real gold or costume jewelry? Some kind of test to do at home?
I have lots of old jewelry and do not know
if it is 'real' gold or not.
I would like to sell the real gold for 0. an ounce
if that is what it is still going for!
But I don't know how to tell which is which.

• ANSWER:
  I heard that if you put gold in water overnight that if it is fake it will change color. If you have a respectable jeweler you know in the area they will be able to tell you. They will also do appraisals for free for you so they will be able to tell you exactly how much something is worth.

QUESTION:
How to calculate the value of gold in the market?
How to calculate the value of gold in the market or How To Calculate Your Own Gold Price before selling it?

• ANSWER:
  best website is. useful graphs and current gold prices when u want to sell.

  http://www.goldprice.org/

QUESTION:
How do I sell my a class gold ring at a pawn shop?
I do not have experience at dealing with the clerks at pawn shops. Has anybody ever sold gold and gotten a good deal?
Do you know a system / trick on how to handle your transaction? Thanks a million!!

• ANSWER:
  The pawn shop will give you a price for what they will pay you for it. Often, they will give you a little more for it if you say you want a loan on it and they think you'll be returning to buy it back. Have you checked into any scrap gold dealers or though about craigslist or ebay? It is possible to have the ring altered for another person(new stone, high school and such).

QUESTION:
WoW mini gold guide - how to make gold.?
I've designed my own little gold guide for WoW, it was initially just a reply to someone's question, but i thought i may as well share it here with all you people. Please star if you think this is a good little guide. I hope this helps anyone who needs help making gold.

Okay, this is a big question that everyone wants to know. And i've found the best way to get money is to pick up mining/herb and skinning.

So, get yourself either mining or herbalism. These professions are great! As your playing you will find plants/nodes to pick/mine or you can go on a big hunt for them over the course of a day. Sell all the herbs you pick/ore you mine and smelt on the auction house... A tip for selling, check what everyone else is selling the same thing for and sell for a little bit less than the lowest one.

e.g. > Here's a example list of people selling saronite
1 > 20 for 50g
2 > 20 for 50g
3 > 20 for 45g
4 > 20 for 47g
5 > 20 for 44g

You would want to sell a stack of 20 for 40-43g, this way you know it's going to sell, and your still getting nearly just as much money as everyone else. If you put your stuff on the auction house at top dollar, everyone's going to buy other people's stuff instead of yours. So keep your prices low, but not too low!

With mining, always sell your stuff as bars (smelt from ore) as they will sell a lot better, the only people that buy ore are miners that can't be bothered going out and mining the stuff and they want to level from smelting instead, and not many people do that. Besides, bars are more useful to more people.

Also pick up skinning as your second profession. The reason being is sure Herb and mining are the 2 best money making profs in the game, however, you can only track one at a time. If you get mining/skinning or herb/skinning then you can kill things, loot them (potentially get greens/blues from them and sell more stuff) and skin them. You will still be getting money, but a lot easier.

Another way to get gold in WoW is buying and reselling things on the Auction House. Doing things such as buying blue/epic items that people are selling way too low, and resell them for a more normal price. I've made hundreds of gold this way!

If you really want to make some dough, just look on the auction house and find the things that people are selling for the most gold. Track them down with thottbot.com and go and farm for those things, then resell them on the auction house.

Another good way (if your level 80) is to do daily quests, they give you around 20g a quest and you can do up to 25 in a day. If you do all of them, then 25x20=500g. You could make 500g a day from doing simple and easy daily quests.

• ANSWER:
  Thank you for sharing.. It helps..
  lol.

QUESTION:
How could it be possible for a company overseas to sell gold & diamonds cheaper than here? They swear not fake
The sellers profess that the gold is solid gold, NOT plated, and that their diamonds are earth mined diamonds, yet offered at such huge discounts.....if they are truly real......how could such prices be possible.....i would absolutely love some answers...thank you to ALL of you in advance for your help:)

• ANSWER:
  If something sounds too good to be true, it's probably not.

  Gold prices are remarkably similar all over the world. They go up and down constantly, but nobody is getting it much cheaper in some other country, unless they are cheating somehow. Don't buy any gold-plated lead bricks.

  http://www.kitco.com

QUESTION:
How and where do i to sell some gold jewellery for cash?
hi
i recently received some very pretty looking jewellery for my 16th birthday. But now i want sell some of those jewellery to get some cash money. i don't want to sell the stuff through postage or through online stuff.
i just need to sell the stuff in some shops or in websites that give you cash straight to your hand.
So can anyone help me?
thaks

• ANSWER:
  Pawn shops or places where they sell old jewelry, but they may have to melt them down no matter how precious yours are. Others will sell them as is, if they're in tip top shape and are antique.

  Ex: 0 you will be lucky to get cash. Don't send them out by mail, you'll never see your cash money.

  Also put an ad on craigslist, but have someone WITH YOU go meet them in a restaurant or someplace public, for collectors, you could get lucky!

QUESTION:
How relevant is this 346 year old quote in today's House of Commons?
"It is high time for me to put an end to your sitting in this place, which you have dishonored by your contempt of all virtue, and defiled by your practice of every vice; ye are a factious crew, and enemies to all good government; ye are a pack of mercenary wretches, and would like Esau sell your country for a mess of pottage, and like Judas betray your God for a few pieces of money. Is there a single virtue now remaining amongst you? Is there one vice you do not possess? Ye have no more religion than my horse; gold is your God; which of you have not barter’d your conscience for bribes? Is there a man amongst you that has the least care for the good of the Commonwealth? Ye sordid prostitutes have you not defil’d this sacred place, and turn’d the Lord’s temple into a den of thieves, by your immoral principles and wicked practices? Ye are grown intolerably odious to the whole nation; you were deputed here by the people to get grievances redress’d, are yourselves gone! So! Take away that shining bauble there, and lock up the doors. In the name of God, go! "

Oliver Cromwell's Speech on the Dissolution of the Long Parliament. 20 April 1653. Views please.
Edit: I have no intention of putting Cromwell forward as being a "Hero", just these words.
Cisco- sorry. You have mail.
Julia- in the Players Tunnel at Liverpool's Ground, there is a sign saying "This is Anfield" which all the Home players touch on the way to the pitch. In the Commons it is probably a £50 note!
11 hours, 42 TUs, 0 TDs. Amazing!

• ANSWER:
  Well done for finding this, I'd give good money for someone to stand up and read this out at Prime Ministers Questions ( the only time MPs bother to turn up).

  It should be engraved above the Houses of Parliament as a warning.

  It is also thoroughly depressing that nothing much has changed since Cromwell's day, he could make this speech for the first time tomorrow and it would hit the nail on the head.

QUESTION:
If somebody sold most of your treasured belongings and threw away the rest,how would you feel?
I ask this because BROWN and his merry simpletons, have done both. BROWN sold all our gold reserves and the other half wit threw money at a worthless bank. Perhaps you'd like to add to their list of shame.
brainlad... You'll do for me.

• ANSWER:
  Gordon Brown is the best chancellor this country has ever had- no chancellor has ever enabled people to live solely on credit!

  He's a great Prime minister too- everybody is so happy- when I speak to people they all agree they've never had it so good.

  I would gladly go on a march in London to get him out of power NOW. However, now speakers corner has been banned- if too many people did- even peacefully- it would probably end up with everybody being arrested for 48 days plus without charge!

  I LOATHE GORDON BROWN.

QUESTION:
Selling my Gold by Post?
I want to sell my old gold. There are lots of companies advertising on the Internet but I dont trust them.
I've heard that some of them pay you too little, that others dont pay what they say they will pay and even that some dont pay you at all

I spoke to a jeweller who told me that some favourite tricks are

1) Paying you a 9 carat price for 18 carat gold
2) swopping real items for fake ones and then sending you back the fake item
3) quoting you a price per gram and then dropping the price when they receive your item
4) "Losing" the package with your gold in and then telling you to claim via the Post Office

Question..Is it really safe to post your gold. How do you know if you are getting a fair price

• ANSWER:
  you go to god gold shop and sold your gold .about forex trading information pls open this site .http://forextradinginallworld.blogspot.com/

QUESTION:
How to sell scrap gold in Highlands Ranch Colorado?
I live in Highlands Ranch Colorado, 20 miles south of Denver and Littleton. I have a few old gold rings and some broken 14kt gold necklaces that I would like to sell. I have tried craig's list but only seem to get weird people calling me from pawn shops that want me to take my gold down to Denver to sell it for half of melt value. I was thinking about sending the scrap gold to that CASH 4 GOLD business that I saw on late night TV but when I read the on line reviews NO one had any thing nice to say about their business. Other refiners seem to have a ounce or two minimum for shipping and still charge 10% and send you a check in about two weeks. There is a Hotel Gold Buyer in town this week end and they have bad on-line review as well. Is there a local jewelry shop that would pay cash on the spot and not charge me 50% commission. What is a fair commission when I sell my gold? Please respond with usual percent of commissions or refining charge. Or if you know of a trusted gold refiner if I have to mail my GOLD, Thanks for your responses.

• ANSWER:
  I have checked into the Cash4Gold and it look like a big scam! The local pawn shop is only a good place to sell your gold if you need cash today and you don't mind getting 50% of value. I have sold a few things on Craig's list but people want you to give way your gold and jewelry because they think you are desperate for cash. found https://sites.google.com/site/goldsilverplatinumcoppermetals/ website looking for some one to by my gold coin because I don't want to pawn it or go to some crap hotel and get offered half of what it is worth. Check out that link and see if that guy is willing to give you a fair deal. Sound like he is Highlands Ranch Colorado just south of Littleton and Centennial I think it is very honest he explains his commission.

QUESTION:
I have a couple of world of warcraft questions?
These are my questions.
1. Is the trail version the same thing as the real game except it only lasts 10 days?
2. what is gold? and whats the difference between gold and copper?
3.I'm new to WoW, so i was wondering, I started off as a paladin in Northsire, what is the city that most people go to?
4. How do you sell your items for money(gold)?
Is there some sort of trading system or something like a system where you put a item up for sale somewhere and then someone can buy it?
I need serious anwsers please.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
How do people sell Runescape Gold for real Money?
I found this website, http://www.vgoldseller.com/runescape-runescape-gold-farming-c-599_1117.html
And they say they sell Runescape Gold for a certain price. I was just wondering if anyone knew how they did that. Because there's a trade limit on Runescape and it doesn't seem like there's any way that you could trade Runescape Gold for real money. The site also offers items you can buy.

Does anyone know if this is real? If it is how do they trade the Gold/items to your account?
Any explination would be great! Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  There's 2 possible answers.

  1. It's a scam. You pay them but they never deliver. What are you going to do about it? NOTHING because you'd be admitting to trying to break the rules yourself.

  2. They run bots on your character to get the money. Sure you end up with the GP but your also likely to get banned for botting.

  Either way it's a bad risk for you & they end up with your money ( if they don't just run wild with your credit card information & cost you thousands of dollars. That's why Jagex is trying to stop Real World Trading, those people are crooks ).

QUESTION:
How do I get easy gold in Oblivion?
I've tried several of the glitches I've read online, but none of them work, apparently either because I have the game of the year edition or because the update fixed the glitches. I don't want to spend a lot of time finding gold or selling items or making potions...... Are there any ways I can still get gold easily?

(for example, the glitch where you can take unlimited amounts of gold from dorian after you kill him, and selling items infinitely when your on a horse. Nothing works though)

• ANSWER:
  Did you try the Dorian glitch? Persuade him by giving him money. Paralyze him, and right after you paralyze him, click on him (pickpocket). Start taking all of his money. It wont go down. I have GOTY edition on PS3 and it still works...

QUESTION:
Assisted suicide - are the laws being changed on account of the so-called 'credit crunch'?
One of the factors of prosecution was this; "persuading, pressuring or maliciously encouraging the victim to commit suicide". Leaving out the laughable (but when the smiles have gone, sad) weird ads getting you to sell everything from your gold to mobile phones, with pretty women waiting at desks to await your call, wonder if lawmakers have actually come to realise some of us are living in hard times...what's to stop the now redundant and unemployed Smiths from sending granny Norma into 'another world' - as me Da used to say, who's sat in the same chair for five years and has to be lifted up to perform ablutions thrice a day, along with twice a night. Despite poor Norma getting to this state, she has a house in Harrow, which she bought for peanuts in 1959, a cottage in Surrey and a neat six-figure sum in her bank?
I know...this may seem like a 'illiterate' question to some, but will the credit crunch, less work in the Jobcentre - and less money to spend a week in good old Malaga, returning with bags of cigs and booze to sell have people - good people on the surface - think more seriously on how to deal with their with rich, but waiting to die Norma or Norman (who can't even remember what year it is)?
Whoops - excuse me...the law has been 'clarified', not changed! Quickly swept my eyes through the story and felt a bit cynical.

• ANSWER:
  So true, Arthur, and so terribly sad.

  The Normas & Normans of this world must be terrified to learn that now they not only have lost control of their lives but also of how long they live.

  i think life today has lost its value...we are all too ready to judge the quality & standard of life...always forgetting that life in itself is a gift.

QUESTION:
How much would you spend if Michael Phelps sold his gold medal?
I think it would only sell for how much the gold is worth so about 500 to 1000,
my friend thinks it would sell for a million or more..
what are your opinions?

• ANSWER:
  they would go for million a piece or sell set for 10 million

QUESTION:
How can you say the Bible condemns Homosexuality?
There are actually only EIGHT places in the Bible where homosexuality is condemned. And in each place, the situation is ABSURD.

1) Adam, and Eve not Adam and Steve. ABSURDITY--Adam and Eve had the most disfunctional family in history. Cain killed Abel, and their surviving children all committed incest. (There was no one else on the planet)

2) Sodom and Gomorrah: ABSURDITY-- Lot the hero escapes. He gets his own daughters pregnant. He is not punished for this. But his wife is destroyed for TURNING AROUND. Watch for this statement ("It was OK for Lot to have sex with his daughters; he was drunk!!!")

3) Leviticus says Homosexuality is an Abomination unto the Lord. ABSURDITY--It also says Lobster is an Abomination unto the Lord. (11:10)

4) Exodus says Homosexuality is wrong. ABSURDITY-- Exodus 21: 7 Says you may sell your daughter as a maidservant. Exodus 35:2 Says to kill people who work on the Sabbath.

5) Romans 1:29 Says Homosexuals deserve death. ABSURDITY--Romans 1:30 Says Gossips deserve Death.

6) I Corinthians Homosexuality is wrong. ABSURDITY Corinthians also says long hair on a man is wrong, short hair on a woman is wrong, women have to cover their heads, and women must be quiet in church. (1 Cor 11:15)

7) Timothy says Homosexuality is wrong. ABSURDITY-- Timothy also says fine dresses, wearing pearls or gold jewelry, or braiding your hair is wrong. (1 Timothy 2:9)

Jude says Homosexuality is wrong. It is simple regurgitation of Sodom and Gomorrah, discussed above.

We gays look at the FACT that JESUS never once condemned homosexuality. And Neither do the Ten Commandments.

• ANSWER:
  *condescending sigh* If you would just open your heart to Jesus and accept all the claims of conservative Christians without question you would see the truth. 'Cause I sure can't explain it.

QUESTION:
Where can I sell my gold, silver, platinum jewelry?
I was cleaning house the other day - a spring cleaning so to speak... and found all this old jewelry that I haven't worn in years.. you know that show on tv - finding treasure in your attic... that's how I felt... now the question is what do I do with it... I have a few watches, gold & silver earrings, chains, rings & pendants...some of it is broken... will they buy that? Help me turn my find into cash.

• ANSWER:
  My friend wanted to do the same thing.
  She did a lot of research, and she found a great place online. I will provide the link for you below if you are interested.
  She compared a lot of places. She felt good about this one because it was featured in USA Today, and she liked the fact that they are members of the BBB.
  They were willing to give her the best price for her gold, and they were willing to pay her fast.
  There is a ton of information on that site if you would like to check it out. You can put in your information if you would like to find out what you can get for your gold.
  Good luck, I hope you get they money you want for it!

QUESTION:
How do you invest in Gold and Silver in the Philippines?
How do people in the Philippines invest in Gold and Silver? Do you go to the Central Bank to buy and sell gold there?

Do most people do it online on the internet?

Or do people there use a financial advisor or stock broker?

I would like to know your opinion on how people in the Philippines invest.

• ANSWER:
  for a big investment like that, nena would definitely use a financial advisor or a stock broker.

QUESTION:
how can my mom sell her wedding ring?
my mom is moving outta my dads house and she is selling the wedding ring so me and her can get an apartment but where in yuba or near yuba city can she take her ring to a place where someone will buy it? its 14k and we dont want one of the things were they take your gold bacause she wants to get money for the diamond too, plaese help and thank you =]

• ANSWER:
  I'm sure I'm not alone, but I have no idea where Yuba, is, Oklahoma?
  Anyway, if it's a small town, she won't get a good price. It's not the kind of thing, that has a ready market for.Most brides don 't want a second hand ring.
  Try any nearby big city and visit several jewelers and get some prices.
  They may be able to change the ring into some other type of ring, that would be more easily sold.

QUESTION:
How do you invest in GOLD and SILVER in the Philippines?
How do people in the Philippines invest in Gold and Silver? Do you go to the Central Bank to buy and sell gold there?

Do most people do it online on the internet?

Or do people there use a financial advisor or stock broker?

I would like to know your opinion on how people in the Philippines invest.

• ANSWER:
  Gold and silver to invest in the Philippines. You have to consult a financial adviser or as you say a stock broker. To be safe.

QUESTION:
Sell for Gold or Sell on Ebay?
My mom has some old jewlery that she no longer wears and has asked me to sell it on Ebay for her (as she doesn't know how to use it). There are 3 gold chains, 2 gold bracelets, a gold band, a diamond and gold anniversary band and a pair of topaz and diamond earrings. I planned to sell the anniversary band and earrings on Ebay but sould I sell the chains to somewhere for just the gold or sell them on Ebay too? I want to get the most I can for my mom. Thanks for your help

• ANSWER:
  First, see what the current going price for gold is (per ounce). Then weigh your jewelry on an accurate jeweler's scale. Then multiply the weight by the going price of gold. After that, look at similar items on ebay. If the items are selling for more on ebay, sell them there. If it is better to sell them for the gold, do that. If you do sell them of ebay, make sure that you call it both jewelry and scrap gold so you can get buyers of both to look at it.

QUESTION:
How would I buy WoW gold with an USA-only Visa Debit Card?
I've been to a lot of online WoW gold sellers and none have been able to process my payment, because unfortunately my debit card is only valid in the USA and since a majority (or all) of these WoW sellers reside in China, that doesn't help me much.

If anyone has had this issue, how do I fix it and which company will accept my payment?

• ANSWER:
  Don't buy gold for numerous reasons:
  - Blizzard does not allow the buying of gold and in the likely chance that they do catch you they will ban your account.

  - These website can offer a huge risk to your credit card details and many Chinese gold selling sites sell on your credit card information to others.

  - Gold sellers after you have bought gold from them will access your account and then advertise their services through your account, most likely getting it banned in the process.

QUESTION:
Where can I buy plain gold in USA?
If I don't want to invest in GLD gold stock and simply want to
buy some real, plain gold, where can I do this in USA?
I want it to be a certified gold which I can sell
later, but not collectable golden coins.

When I used to live in a foreign country for a few
years, I was able to buy gold at any bank, for example
100 grams or more. They were plain pieces of gold
without any embroidery or decorations. They came with
a certificate which I could use to prove that it
wasn't stolen.

I am not familiar how it is in USA. Maybe you know or
can give me information of how to buy plain gold in
US?

Thank you!

• ANSWER:
  Are you talking about ingots?

  In the U. S. it is a good idea to buy gold bullion from a reputable dealer. They should be a member of the American Numismatic Association; members are bound by a code of ethics.

  If you will go to money.org and click on the drop-down menu that says "Membership," one of your options is "Dealer Directory." You will go to a page where you can search for someone near you, or for someone who specializes in bullion.

  Some of the larger reputable firms for bullion in the U. S. are Kagin's, Silver Towne, National Gold Exchange, Blanchard's, Bowers and Merena, Ken Hallenbeck, Heritage, and Tulving Company.

  For the spot price of gold at any moment, you can go to kitco.com. For a buy/sell spread you can look on California Numismatic Investments' site, golddealer.com

QUESTION:
Safe way to buy gold bullion coins in USA?
Anyone know of a way to ensure bullion coin is really what the dealer says without having to do an assay yourself? Is there some organization that certifies the legitimacy of gold dealers? Or do you just have to go by the companies' general reputation and Better Business Bureau reputation? (A lot of the big name gold dealers have pretty bad BBB profiles! )

• ANSWER:
  A friend of mine told me about a good place the other day: Dillon Gage. They have a refinery that refines gold and they also have all kinds of gold coins with a large inverntory.
  If you deal with that type company rather than a retailer, you will get a better deal.

QUESTION:
how to buy gold coins on today bullion spot pries?
sir iam starting new gold coin Business in chicago.but i dont no ware i want to buy gold on wholesale pries? every dealar charging 5%commition on spot pries.if i buy from dealar i connot make money.please guide me ware i want to buy gold on usa bullion market treading spot pries?please guide me sir...

• ANSWER:
  The short answer is that you cannot buy gold at the spot price. Unless you read and understand the following.

  Dealers have to make money. The spot price is the price based on futures contracts, and the most-recognized spot price is the COMEX in New York, often called the 'New York spot price'.
  This price is based on 100 oz gold bars. Only major dealers handle quantities this large, and the spot is usually the best price. Dealers will try to buy small amounts of gold, in the form of coins or jewelry, from collectors or people who need money and don't understand how it works, and are easily convinced that the dealer has to buy gold at 10, 15 or even a greater percentage BELOW spot, to make a profit. They then turn around and sell to those looking to invest but don't know how it works that they are paying a premium over spot, (which is a lie) because spot is the price for 100 ounces or more at a time (which is true). If the dealer was actually paying spot and selling to you for 5% over spot, he's not making that much. But if he's able to buy huge quantities at spot and can flip it immediately at a 5% markup, he doesn't care. The truth is that most dealers buy well below spot and sell for as much above spot as they can get away with.

  Look on eBay for actual sales of bullion gold such as American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs or Kruggerands. You'll see a premium being paid of at least 5% over spot, and often more, depending on the quantity. 1/10 oz. Eagles usually sell at higher price per oz than a one oz Eagle will.

  Forget about most older gold coins. Their prices do fluctuate with the price of metals, but the premiums due to the collectability and rarity factors make the premiums over spot more than you want to deal with.

  The only way you are going to buy gold at the spot price or below is to go out and find people who want or need to sell what they have and don't know how the market works, and then buy it from them at spot or below.

QUESTION:
Would it be profitable to buy gold in dubai and sell in usa?
Hello i am from usa and i was looking into buying gold into dubai and selling in usa because its cheaper there i was wondering if anyone with experience can tell me if this is profitable?
fairy could you suggest a country or a profitable way to do this for me?
so would buying gold jewelry in dubai be profitable?

• ANSWER:
  It depends on what kind of gold you are talking about. Gold bars/coins, etc? To import such items wouldn't make any sense because you would buy them tax free in Dubai but would have to pay tax at US customs.

  Where you may make some profit is buying jewelleries procuced in "cheap labour countries" and then sellng them in the USA. But in this case it would make sense to buy the jewelleries in the producing countries direcly.
  Please note that gold in Dubai isn't any cheaper than anywhere else. It's just taxfree.

  Profit on gold (not jewelleries) is made when bought while the gold rate is cheap/low and sell it after the price/rate increased. Same system like shares/bonds/ fonds, etc. If you for example would have bought gold a couple years ago and sell it now, you would make some profit.

  You also may take into consideration when buying gold in Dubai, the seller in Dubai will take his piece of the cake already:)

  edit regarding your additional: i. e. India, but buying jewelleries
  produced in India or any other country you may overthink the taste of US customers.
  Companies working in this field have their items produced in "cheap labour countries" regarding their customers demand/expectations.

QUESTION:
How can I buy and sell gold?
I have an opportunity to sell gold to a refinery. What is a good way to buy gold in the USA so I could resell it?

• ANSWER:
  Gold bullion is most often used as a hedge as it is the gold itself which retains value thus making gold equity useless in terms of asset protection. You can either buy bullion in the form of marked bars or gold coins. coins are usually easier to move about and liquidate both due to their smaller size as well as the fact that they are clearly marked. For this very reason it is suggested that if you decide to purchase gold bars you should only purchase clearly marked ones because there have been many cases in which the bar was only made up of a gold crust and the rest was a different type of metal with a comparable weight to volume ratio as that of gold.

  we live in an imperfect world where scammers try to wring out your last drop of blood you will have to be watchful when determining where to buy gold. Of course, the best places to buy gold are dealers with a stellar status and trademark, who can also be found online. The Internet gives you the benefit of being able to get recommendations from previous clients easily which will help you conclude whether or not the vendor is reliable.

QUESTION:
Is Gold expensive in USA or Pakistan?
Trying to find out if i buy gold in USA then it will be expensive then if i buy it in Pakistan

• ANSWER:
  If you are buying gold from a retailer you will prob pay more than its is actually worth.

  If you are selling gold to a retailer, you will prob get less than it is actually worth.

  It does not matter where you do this, the results will be the same everywhere.

  I would never buy gold from anyone that is not a federally registered gold dealer.

  Covered this question further here:

  "What countries sell gold for wholesale prices so I can resell it in the US?"
  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiXCBvfuA6JGRelGEJmNhVfsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100922075504AAw8Q4M&show=7#profile-info-6sGFwcPOaa

QUESTION:
Where can i buy gold online in the usa and have it shipped to my house?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
where does one buy gold coins in the USA to invest? banks or specific mints ?

• ANSWER:
  There is a mint in Colorado, I think they have a web site just google it and it will show up. The mint is in Denver, Colorado!

QUESTION:
Where in the USA can you buy Diamonds and Gold? I want to make profit from them.?
No jewelery just raw Gold or diamonds.

• ANSWER:
  If you're serious, I then I suggest doing this. Buy a few diamonds (or maybe just 1, they are on the expensive side) from Danforthdiamond.com. Then resell them at cash4gold.com or refinity.com. Both sites are decent. Refinity is slightly better tho IMO.

  If you follow this plan, you should make some pretty good bank provided that your diamond is old enough that it makes financial sense to sell it to refinity.com

QUESTION:
I'm contemplating to buy gold and precious stones from other countries to sell here in the USA,?
What if any are the procedures to start a business like this and do I need a license?

• ANSWER:
  For any real business you will need to write a business plan and yes you should get a licence LLC is what you might want do.

  Also identify your compition in your market, check where they get their gold/silver, also how they get customers etc.

  Its a real business treat it like one,

QUESTION:
where can i buy spice gold online in the USA?
i cant seem to find a vendor that will ship here

• ANSWER:
  Well, not sure if its legal still or not, but almost every site you will visit says "not for sale in the USA". So, good luck finding some, looks like people will just have to go back to the real deal.

QUESTION:
how to buy gold,silver and Platinum coin in usa ?

• ANSWER:
  This dealer has a full range of gold, silver, and platinum coins and ingots for sale:

  https://online.kitco.com/bullion/completelist_USD.html

QUESTION:
Buying gold in the USA?
Hi, I would like to know how to buy gold in the USA. I realize that long term, gold probably wouldn't be a good investment. But I would like to own like 2,000 dollars of gold kind of as an insurance policy against hyper inflation so my family has something that is of real value to use if there is lots of inflation.

We don't spend much money and save quite a bit so if the value of the dollar dropped significantly, we would go from having a nice nest egg built up from years of scrimping and saving to having no security buffer. I think 2k in gold would give us at least some buffer in a worst case scenario.

But I haven't got a clue how you go about buying gold. Do you actually own the gold and keep it safe or does the place where you buy the gold keep it and just give you a certificate? Where do you go that is an honest place to buy gold?

• ANSWER:
  etf's have some hidden dangers to them. I am assuming that you want to hold bullion. look in the phone book under coin dealers. they will have a selection of bullion products available to you. you can also use the reputable online sources such as gold line and apmex. go on ebay and watch the prices for bullion coins such as gold eagles and such so you know what the prices are.

QUESTION:
How do i buy 24ct. gold coins in USA?

i want to know the best legal way to buy gold coins with the govt. stamping on it.

• ANSWER:
  Yes, you can buy gold coins. Below is a link to a site where you can buy them. But. You should be aware of your other alternatives. When you buy gold coins you are paying retail. If you want to sell them, you sell them for wholesale, so to speak. You also have to pay shipping. An alternative you should consider is the gold fund GLD. It is traded on the NYSE and each share gives you interest in 1/10 oz. of gold. There is of course a drawback to buying GLD. You have to buy the shares through a stock broker and pay a brokerage commission, but you can buy or sell on a moments notice. If you have an account with Scottrade or other on line broker your commission will be minimal. The fund also charges an administration charge. Your other alternative is to buy shares in a gold mining company. Barrack Gold and Newmont Mining are two examples.

QUESTION:
are there any gold smiths in the USA? gold dealerships who buy your jewelerry in real gold?
i have not seen any in the USA.

• ANSWER:
  I think you're looking for too many things in one. Most "gold smiths" in this context are jewelry designers working in a variety of metals. They tend not to have storefronts as its an added overhead cost.

  This leads us into dealers who are precisely that. They buy stuff or more often, take it on consignment. Thus they don't pay retail prices for merchandise, new or used.

QUESTION:
Why can't USA Gov't buy tons of gold, then give it to Americans?
If the USA government wants to make America a richer country, the Gov't should plan on eliminating the US Dollar and using Gold Coins instead.

Before doing this, the government should buy up Gold commodities from all over the world by printing out as many US Dollars as needed to offer US Dollars for Gold to all foreigners for whatever price it takes for them to sell their gold.

The US government should keep printing out and printing out and printing out US Dollars to buy up Gold from around the world.

Then the US Government should redistribute the Gold to Americans only in proportion to how much money they had in dollars before they destroyed the US Dollar.

Now Americans would have almost the ENTIRE supply of gold on the planet, and all the foreigners who sold their Gold for US Dollars got ripped off at the gain of Americans.

Why would this be bad?
Nobody but the US Feds can make more US dollars, so why not use this power to create more and more and more dollars to buy Gold, which has indefinite value, then acquire Gold for NOTHING
It doesn't matter if the dollar weakens, the aim is to destroy the dollar to get all the world's gold. So you just print 1,00000000000000000000000000000000000000 Dollars if need be

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
can xbox live gold work anywhere? - if i buy live card from usa can i use it in trinidad?
the xbox live subscriptions are basically a code right?

• ANSWER:
  It should work. A code in America is still just a code. It will be fine.

QUESTION:
Where can I buy an Islamic gold dinar coin, in the USA?
I'm interested in the ones produced by the Islamic Mint (which is, I think, in Dubai).

I'm also interested in some of the ones produced in Kelantan (a State in Malaysia).

Does anyone know where I can find examples of these coins, in real life?
PS: Thanks to all who have answered, so far. Unfortunately, none of these sources are in possession of the coins I am seeking.

FYI, the Kelantan coin I'm talking about was introduced in September 2006, and is sold by the Ar-Rahn pawn shops in Malaysia. But I don't see an English web-site for them. And my contacts with the Bank Negara, in Malaysia, have gone unanswered. Bank Negara sells the Kijang Emas one-ounce bullion coin.

• ANSWER:
  Also try a search for Steve Album. He is the preeminent Islamic coin expert in America, (maybe the best in the world). He has regular stock of all Islamic coins, and periodically publishes lists. He also goes to most major coin shows, so maybe there will be one near you that you can see his stock in person if you would like. He is from California.

QUESTION:
If I buy Xbox 360 live gold membership in USA, can I use it on an Xbox 360 in Ireland?
Just wondering as I'm heading off to America in 3 weeks.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Where we can buy best gems and golds in USA or India?
We are from india , we want to buy some original(no- artificial) pearls and gems , it is best to buy in india or usa. we are now in atlanta. we are planning to go back to india for my brothers marriage.
we have to know which is best pearls and gems how to know it is original. How to identify it is duplicate(Artificial ) pearls and gems.

• ANSWER:
  If you go to your mall there are probably some stores there probably devoted to only jewerly those would be real there and then Kay has good reall ones

QUESTION:
I'm from India and right now i'm in USA... I'm Planning to buy 10 Ct gold in USA?
I selected 3 rings which is costing totally $ 716, I'm unable decided whether to go a head with this or not...pls suggest me, its urgent...the rings has diamond stones...

• ANSWER:
  10 ct? sounds kind of high to me, unless the diamonds are rated high by gia.

QUESTION:
Can you buy dutch gold (beer) in the USA?
just wondering cause its very popular here in ireland

• ANSWER:
  Thank God NO!!!!

  It sounds like an Irish version of Budweiser.

QUESTION:
Can Xbox Live Gold subscription cards bought at the USA be used Worldwide?
I know Microsoft Points cards can only be used in the country you bought it but im not sure if Xbox Live Gold subscription cards work the same...

• ANSWER:
  Yes, Live Subscription card are the same all over the world. It's only the Points which can't be used in different regions (regions not countries, so if you buy Points from Canada or Mexico you should be safe if you use it in the US).

QUESTION:
where to buy maple leaf gold coins in usa?

• ANSWER:
  The best place I have found...is on Ebay. Really.!!!! Go to the home page on Ebay, on the left is categories...click on "Coins and Paper Money"...then on Coins...then Canadain coins....then scroll down...you'll find them listed in an auction... just wait until a auction is about to expire, and in the last one minute, place a bid.... if you're fast enough, you'll win the bid...and the coin. Good luck.
  If you go to a dealer, you will pay higher prices for the same coin. Ebay is the cheapest place to buy them

QUESTION:
I want to buy some gold shares in India
I have absolutely no clue on how and where gold shares can be bought in India. Are there any hidden interest rates associated with the gold share or does it vary with the price of gold in the market?

Also is it better to buy gold in India or in USA. I am interested to buy gold shares wrt 22 or 24 carat. Not sure if it works like this.

• ANSWER:
  I don't know much about the Indian market.

  I look at kitco.com for prices all the time, I notice that have pool shares:

  https://online.kitco.com/bullion/index.html#pools

  and Perth mint certificates:

  https://online.kitco.com/pmcp/

  You may find these links interesting, you certainly do not have to buy anything from them to look.

  Generally, if you own pooled or unallocated gold, they do not charge storage fees. If you buy allocated gold, there may be storage fees.
  Gold does not earn interest. It may appreciate against a currency if the currency loses value due to inflation. As far as I know gold shares and such are always for 24K gold.

  Gold Bug

QUESTION:
How do the USA Rate Gold?
Hi I am looking to buy a Gold Chain whilst in the USA. However I believe their rating system is different to the UK - is this correct? If so, can anyone provide me with the equivalent USA Rate for the UK rated 9,18, & 24 Carat. Thanx

• ANSWER:
  The US rates gold the same way it is rated in the UK. There is no difference.

  Good Luck!!!

QUESTION:
Can i buy gold jewelry online from dubai?
Hello i have heard gold jewelry is cheap in dubai i was just wondering if they had a website where i could order from dubai to usa.

• ANSWER:
  Why should gold be cheap in Dubai? If it were, the rich people would buy and sell it to get even richer. While the price of gold may vary a bit between countries, the difference isn't all that much. You'd have to buy a lot to make any money. It's like buying and selling currency. Banks can do this, but they only make a small part of one cent on each dollar. They have to buy and sell in the millions to make a significant amount. Good is the same way.
  Even if you could order gold from Dubai, would you get it? Or you would get point painted lead? Would you be able to get a refund? No.

QUESTION:
What is the best way to buy real gold bracelets in Thailand?
I am going to Thailand later this year(2011). This is going to be my first time.
I hear that there are alot of fakes. i dont want any of those. I want real gold. I also want to know if i can get a better price over there than the US. What is the average price of a gold bracelet in Thailand vs USA?

Thanks in advance!

• ANSWER:
  Do not buy anything from roaming sales persons or little shops in the market, because you can bank on them being fake.
  The gold shops sell by weight, and gold is on an international price basis using the U.S. dollar.
  Only thing is that the labor of doing the object (art work) is cheaper in Thailand.
  But if you have a problem, it is along way to return to just to have a guarantee honored.

  Please pick a "Best Answer", even if it is not mine.
  That way we can tell if we really do help people.

QUESTION:
is it safe to buy gold in a gold shop in Thailand, I bought some gold and I took it to a shop in the states?
even though they said it was real due to its color you could not sell it for what it is worth in the USA.

• ANSWER:
  It is relatively safe to buy gold in Thailand, provided you buy it from a well established gold shop, and it is generally better than 95% pure gold. Fancy necklaces and bracelets with lots of small pieces are best avoided as they will contain far more lead and other impurities, and they are more difficult to test for purity outside of Thailand. So buy it in big chunks.

  Gold in Thailand is sold at a little over the currently quoted price on the world gold markets and unless the gold price increases it won't be worth any more in the USA than it is in Thailand, unless there is taxation somewhere down the line in which case you could be in trouble with your inland revenue people.

QUESTION:
Can I buy Pure Gold Bar in California through Banks?
I want to buy Pure 24 carat gold bar for my cousin's marriage,Is anyone has any idea, if I can buy from any Bank in California, USA- Thanks

• ANSWER:
  I have no idea, but i sure wish i was your cousin!!! =)

QUESTION:
GOLD , IS GOLD INEXPENSIVE IN USA, Compared to other countries?
how much gold can we take with us aborad safely and legally and where is the best place to buy gold?

• ANSWER:
  GOLD is a commodity. Thus trades (prices) at global prices!

  If you say inexpensive is because you are comparing different qualities.

  Last Update: 10:55 AM ET Apr 20, 2007

  SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures climbed closer to 0 an ounce Friday to touch their highest level in almost eight weeks, finding support from a climb in crude-oil prices as traders moved to recoup the previous session's loss, shrugging off worries that red-hot growth will force Beijing to cool the Chinese economy.
  "A near-perfect storm has aligned both technically and fundamentally for gold," said Peter Grandich, editor of the Grandich Letter, in e-mailed comments. "A test of the 2006 highs around 5 is not a question of if, but when."
  Gold for June delivery climbed 1.2%, adding .30 to stand at 6.60 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It traded as high as 8, its strongest intraday level since Feb. 27.
  The contract closed at 9.90 last Friday, so it's poised to gain almost for the week.

  check:

  http://goldprice.org/

QUESTION:
How can I use a USA xbox live gold membership in UK?
Hi,

I am trying to find out if it is possible to buy a 12 month gold membership from the USA and use it in the UK. Can anyone tell me if this will work. If not, where can I find the cheapest membership that will work in the UK, or worldwide.

Thanks

• ANSWER:
  you cant... id phone up xbl customer support and im sure they will help you out.

QUESTION:
If I buy an Xbox Live Gold card in the USA, would the code work on my UK Xbox?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Is gold the same equivalent value in other countries?
For example, if gold costs 900 dollars an ounce in the USA, and i want to buy gold in another country with a weaker currency, would i have to spend the equivalent of 900 US dollars in that foreign currency to buy one ounce of gold?

• ANSWER:
  Yes. In these days of the global economy, the price of gold is remarkably similar wherever it is freely traded. Otherwise, as someone else mentioned, we would go buy it wherever it was cheapest and sell it wherever it was most expensive.

  You can track the price of gold in multiple currencies online here:

  http://www.kitco.com/market/

  Grandpa

QUESTION:
tips on buying gold in US?
hi
i need some tips on buying gold here in US....how good and efficient are gold in USA when compared to buying it in countries like india.....
what are the various types of gold available in US and which one is the best for what reason...

anyone with personal experience...please

• ANSWER:
  One can buy gold online from almost anywhere.

  https://online.kitco.com/bullion/

  But even if you do not buy from them, their web site is full of useful information.

  I prefer to buy locally, which mean you do not worry about shipping, handling, and insurance.

  Find a coin shop near you. Many coin shops sell krugerrands and other "bullion" coins for a small premium over spot.

  Grandpa

QUESTION:
Gold Bar and coin?
Is there any good place (online or store) to buy gold bars in USA?

• ANSWER:
  Many smaller, independent jewelry stores will buy and sell silver and gold bullion, with fairly tight spreads.

QUESTION:
Where can I buy/order edible gold leaf flakes in Australia?
I'm after some gold leaf for my wedding and can only find online stores in the USA which sell the edible gold leaf flakes but it's too expensive with the conversion now. Can anyone please tell me where I can find a store in South-East QLD or suggest an Australian online store?

• ANSWER:
  Use gold dust/powder.
  -more attractive
  -can be used on many foods
  -less of a hassle
  -cheaper and easier to find

QUESTION:
Where can I buy Solid Gold Hundchen Flocken Puppy food?
It usually comes in Lamb flavour, its widely available in the USA but I cant seem to find anywhere that stocks it in the UK.
"shop.loquax.co.uk/td/Pets/57722551.htm" they dont stock it. I did take the time to look and all i could find was the same as you.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
GOLD ASSAY RATINGS UK vs USA?
Hi I am looking to buy a Gold Chain whilst in the USA. However I believe their rating system is different to the UK - is this correct? If so, can anyone provide me with the equivalent USA Rate for the UK rated 9,18, & 24 Carat. Thanx

• ANSWER:
  There is no difference in the rating systems. However you will find 14 carat is more common in the states. You should read the Wikipedia link to find out how to compare

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carat_(purity)

QUESTION:
Where can we buy Brinley Gold Rum in the UK?
Brinley Gold is produced in St Kitts and seems to be sold only there and in the USA.
I would like the contacts of retailers in the UK if any exist.

• ANSWER:
  No luck, been searching on the net. Seems only available to US and surrounding areas. Sorry

QUESTION:
Where can I buy 24 carat gold in Chicago?
Is there any shop having 24 carat gold jewelery? In Chicago? Or anywhere in USA?

• ANSWER:
  NO, there is no place to get ANY 24 carat gold jewelery ANYWHERE in the United States.

QUESTION:
why physical gold is sold higher than the quoted price in USA, In Pakistan it is sold at the quoted price.?
Today gold price is quoted at 87 but if you want to buy a gold bar, its price is 30, the same gold bar is available in Pakistan at 87, why is it a different.

• ANSWER:
  Prices vary with the physical delivery point. The quoted price of gold is between the big boys of the market. They never really take physical delivery. The gold just moves on the record books of holding houses such as the Federal Reserve in New York. If you want physical delivery then the gold needs to be checked to insure its weight and quality (karat) and then move by armed guards.

QUESTION:
why all the hype about gold? Are we going back to specie money or is the Euro about to be forced upon USA?
First they will con you into buying gold. Then they will knock the price down to nothing. Then the dollar will be worthless (thanks cons) and we will be forced to accept the Euro since the UN will be bailing us out and taking over the government.

http://www.citizeneconomists.com/blogs/2010/07/26/why-investing-in-gold-is-an-illuminati-trap/

• ANSWER:
  Gold has never been worthless. Ever since it has been discovered, it has always had a high monetary value. How would they knock the price down to nothing?

QUESTION:
Is it possible to buy properties rights abandoned gold mines? ?
Is it possible to buy properties rights abandoned gold mines? Or any other kinds of mines? In USA, ip.

• ANSWER:
  As I understand it, it is possible to buy "mineral rights" to property, which then allows you to mine it or drill for oil. I'm not sure "abandoned" is the right term for gold mines. Somebody owns them. And if the price of gold goes high enough, it might be worth reopening some "abandoned" mines.

  Grandpa

QUESTION:
How many milligrams of nicotine are in a USA Gold Light cigarette?
I don't smoke, I just need to know because I am trying to buy that electronic cigarette for my father. Every time I type it into google, the only thing that I can find is site trying to get me to buy them but none with actual information on them.

• ANSWER:
  Nicotine 0.4mg/100s Box

  thats what i found i searched it on aol and thats what poped upp.

QUESTION:
Whether gold jewel price is same in US and India?
I want to buy 40 grams of gold jewellery in USA. Is it cheap to buy in India?

• ANSWER:
  The gold value is the same all over the globe and determined by exchange stock markets. Labor cost and design price may vary from place to place so in principle, you might expect to find lower prices in India. However, make sure that you buy in a safe place where you trust the shop.
  Sarit Designs - Handcrafted Jewelry
  http://sarit-jewelry.com

QUESTION:
Is it easily possible to resize an almost pure gold ring?
I have this 21-karat yellow gold ring that was given to me when I was about 11 or 12 years old. I really adore it but well, I am already 20 and my ring finger's size has gone from 5 to 8 and the ring only fits in my right pinky. I want to be able to wear it on my ring finger again. My problem is, I don't know if jewelry stores will resize my ring since it is 21-karat gold and even if they do, it might me too expensive...will it be?

The ring was bought from the Philippines (when I am from) and it was not too expensive there then....compared to here in USA, buying a 21-karat gold ring would cost like 00+...

anyone has any idea or suggestion?

• ANSWER:
  The best thing to do is ask at a reputable jewelers, I know that not all places do resizing, but those that do will be able to tell you. If the gold is of good quality and the ring is in good condition, then yes you should be able to get it resized. I doesn't usually cost too much, although you will have to either pay for the extra gold to enlarge it, or have the ring thinned out to kind of stretch it, the jewelers should be ble to advise you on this too. The best thing to do is ask them, they won't charge you for looking at it and checking it for you, and they should be able to give you a sensible pricing idea for the work needed :]

  Hope this helps
  xxxxxxx

QUESTION:
Should the USA Default on its Debt to China?
It was somewhere in the 1960's with LBJ an the War on Poverty that we started to live in Libworld rather than the actual world, and that our national debt started to grow by large annual deficits.

Now the national debt is about 65% of our GDP. We are teetering on the brink of insolvency.

Here's how we can escape. We need to tell the Chinese that all USA financial instruments that are backed by the Treasury which they hold will be paid in "trade dollars", and no other way. Not in gold, not in silver, not in 0 bills. What they get is trade dollars.

These can only be used to buy USA Made goods, in USA which were produced by citizens of USA.

So in the end the Chinese become "Fair Traders" whether they want to be or not.

Once these trade dollars return to USA, and are in the hands of US citizens and USA corporations (not multinationals), they may be spent to buy land owned by the Federal government, or mineral rights, or oil leases, or oil from the Strategic Patroleum Reserve, or drilling rights, surplus assets held by GSA and DOD, or various privileges that can be conferred at the discretion of Uncle Sam, (including broadcast licenses, and riperiran rights, and rights of way, air rights, inland waterways rights, and access to business related intelligence).

So Americans will sell bits and pieces of America to other Americans, to be held by Americans, in America and nowhere else (not in the Seychelles, not in Bermuda, not in Switzerland).

The Chinese don't get nothing -- they get our goods and services.

We get our jobs back -- which would make 100 million Americans real happy right now.

The Government gets to sell rights, privileges, and land -- all of which are now lying idle, while our government tips on the brink of insolvency.

It's a win-win-win and here's the bonus -- we can stop living in Libworld, and go back to living in the actual world, with no War on Poverty, a reasonable national debt (say 25% of GDP) and a reasonable level of debt service costs that will not require our kids and grandkids to pay 50% of their incomes just to service our national debt.

Add in a GOP House and Senate committed to IRONCLAD Pay-Go with no nonsense, and what you have is dolphin314etc remake of the world.

You say it's impossible. Give me a place to stand (maybe by Ron Paul's side) and I will make it happen!

• ANSWER:
  Lets do it, !!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUESTION:
Could "Trade Dollars" Save USA from Default?
Should the USA Default on its Debt to China?
It was somewhere in the 1960's with LBJ an the War on Poverty that we started to live in Libworld rather than the actual world, and that our national debt started to grow by large annual deficits.

Now the national debt is about 65% of our GDP. We are teetering on the brink of insolvency.

Here's how we can escape. We need to tell the Chinese that all USA financial instruments that are backed by the Treasury which they hold will be paid in "trade dollars", and no other way. Not in gold, not in silver, not in 0 bills. What they get is trade dollars.

These can only be used to buy USA Made goods, in USA which were produced by citizens of USA.

So in the end the Chinese become "Fair Traders" whether they want to be or not.

Once these trade dollars return to USA, and are in the hands of US citizens and USA corporations (not multinationals), they may be spent to buy land owned by the Federal government, or mineral rights, or oil leases, or oil from the Strategic Patroleum Reserve, or drilling rights, surplus assets held by GSA and DOD, or various privileges that can be conferred at the discretion of Uncle Sam, (including broadcast licenses, and riperiran rights, and rights of way, air rights, inland waterways rights, and access to business related intelligence).

So Americans will sell bits and pieces of America to other Americans, to be held by Americans, in America and nowhere else (not in the Seychelles, not in Bermuda, not in Switzerland).

The Chinese don't get nothing -- they get our goods and services.

We get our jobs back -- which would make 100 million Americans real happy right now.

The Government gets to sell rights, privileges, and land -- all of which are now lying idle, while our government tips on the brink of insolvency.

It's a win-win-win and here's the bonus -- we can stop living in Libworld, and go back to living in the actual world, with no War on Poverty, a reasonable national debt (say 25% of GDP) and a reasonable level of debt service costs that will not require our kids and grandkids to pay 50% of their incomes just to service our national debt.

Add in a GOP House and Senate committed to IRONCLAD Pay-Go with no nonsense, and what you have is dolphin314etc remake of the world.

You say it's impossible. Give me a place to stand (maybe by Ron Paul's side) and I will make it happen!

• ANSWER:
  We ought to set land value so high that it would take certain unoccupied land as the market to reimburse current owed, and give them Catalina Island as the face value of that which is owed. Or jack up the price of Gold so high that we give them a couple of bars and call it even, or challenge them to a basket ball game and the winner takes all the debt paid in full or three bars of gold and a couple of bottles of olive oil and a couple of disney passes

QUESTION:
Which company currently pays the best price per gram for 9ct gold (scrap or otherwise)?
I have a 2.84g 18ct gold chain and want to find the best price before I send it off. I currently have found £10.60 per gram (£21.20 for 18carat).

• ANSWER:
  Looking around £10.60 seems to be fair value, but shop around and go on to the high street and ask a few jewellers.

QUESTION:
if i decided to buy gold from people {scrap} where can i sell to get the best price for it?
i like to start buying scrap gold from yard sales and neighbords , where cani sell it after to make some profit??

• ANSWER:
  NOT cash for gold

  check with your local jewelers some will buy it off you

QUESTION:
Scrap Gold Who Gives the Best Prices?
I have some scrap gold to sell.

I've been given a code (which is 61240) that I'm told you can type into the form at Hatton Garden Metals and you will then get a better price than they advertise on their website for scrap gold.

I've looked at their advertised prices, which seem very good - just about the best in fact - and I've also seen loads of horror stories on the net about TV scrap gold companies ripping people off and paying a very low amount.

Has anyone used any scrap gold companies, what have been your experiences, and has anyone tried the code at Hatton Garden Metals (and does it really give you more money)?

Thanks.
Rocky, I'm asking a question here, not asking for a sales pitch on your company, and I have 2 issues.

1) I am in the UK not the US, so what you do or don't do is totally irrelevant.
2) Don't post on here that another company in the same business as you has "scammed" people - post WHERE you have found this online, because I can't find any evidence of this at all.

What you've posted just looks like a sales pitch, and anattempt to blacken the name of another company. Please post links to where these bad reviews are.

• ANSWER:
  Figuring out who will give you the most money for your scrap gold can be very difficult if you are not experienced. I work for a precious metals refinery called Metallix Direct Gold, which has been buying precious metal scrap for over 40 years. I did some research on Hatton Gold Metals, and found that a few customers have reported to being scammed by the company. Our website has a gold calculator which will give you an estimate on how much you would get for your gold with daily updated prices according to the London Fix. If you like the price of the estimate, you can send in your gold to us and we will analyze exactly what the price will be. If you are not happy with the price that you will be getting, then we will send all of it back to you as soon as possible. We also insure your package up to ,000 when you send your scrap.

  If you have an extra minute, check out or free download on the 7 Steps To Getting The Most Money For Your Gold. Both of the links are listed below.

QUESTION:
How much is the price of gold today 7/12/2008 closing on 7/11/2008?
I am looking to see gold as scrap, gold in new pieces,and silver as scrap and new pieces.I am going to different jewelers that buy gold to see what the best price is,I just want to know what I am up against and the real prices versus what they will pay.Any feedback to help me not get ripped off or sold for alot less than I should. Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Prices change constantly, you can monitor them online:

  http://www.kitco.com

  Dealers will charge you a small percentage over "spot", or pay you a small percentage under "spot", for items valued primarily for their gold or silver content. Rare items or finely worked jewely goes for even more. If you just want to buy and sell gold or silver, you might check coin dealers as well.

QUESTION:
who gives best prices for gold?
scrap gold

• ANSWER:
  Stay away from anything online.
  Most people don't realize that those online places pay less than 1/3 of what you can get at pawn shops or used gold buyers in your town.
  /

QUESTION:
Trying to get out of debt, when is the best time to sell our scrap gold and silver?
My husband and I are trying to get out of debt, paying off credit cards, student loans, etc. We have made quite a dent in the past two years considering we have a six year old, four year old, and one year old. We have a decent amount of scrap gold and silver we would like to sell to pay off debt or invest in my husbands business (he needs cash for a buying trip as we sell items online). We have a friend that does this and will give us a fair price for it. Do we hold onto it and hope that the prices continue to climb, or go ahead and sell it and pay towards our debt or invest in the business now? When do you think it will reach it's peak price?

• ANSWER:
  Unfortunately, it is not clear when gold and silver will "peak", but it looks like some point in the indefinite future. It could be next month, it could be years down the road. Gold and silver have appreciated nicely over the past 5 years, but I don't think anyone can tell you when the best time to sell would be.

  Grandpa

QUESTION:
I want to sell some gold but dont know the best way to go about it.?
I wouldnt send it off in one of those envelopes, but what do you do? Go from jeweller to jeweller to see who will give you the best price?

Also, what happens if you have got a gold ring with diamonds in, someone told me that jewellers will only pay you scrap value for the gold and not pay for the diamonds?

Help - I really want to get the best deal.

Thank you

• ANSWER:
  Those envelopes will send you pennies for your gold.
  And you will never know anybetter and not complain since you never knew the value.

  All the companies will only pay you for the scrap value.
  Take your gold to three pawn shops and dealers.
  You must tell them you need an estimate good for 48 hours and that you will compare other jewelers and pawn shops.
  Don't be a pushover and let them think they will be the only place...

QUESTION:
Where's the best place to sell gold? What does it pay?
I have gold, some scrap, some jewelry that I would like to sell to get some extra money. Looking for the best place, turn around time, price and what not... Thanks

• ANSWER:
  I sold mine on http://www.mycashforgold.info
  They buy gold from any state. I did a lot of research, and they were the most reputable site online. They are members of the BBB which made me feel good about it. I made a ton of money, it is a great time to sell. Good Luck!

QUESTION:
selling old jewellary in the uk?
hi when my mother died a couple of years ago, she left about 8 rings, they are just sitting there doing nothing my kids don't want them, what is the best way to sell them, to get the best price, ive looked at the online buyers but they just pay for the scrap gold, what happens to the stones

• ANSWER:
  how sad that your children don't want a reminder of their nan, could you not save them for grandchildren?

  I do know that the price of gold is quite good at the moment, so if you go to a decent jewellers who deals with second hand goods (most towns have them) they'll be the best place to go to. Whatever you do, don't send them off to anyone with the promise of a cheque arriving after.

QUESTION:
Where to sell gold jewellery in Sydney, NSW?
Looking for somewhere to sell a gold necklace (reputable firm) in Sydney, NSW, Australia only. No websites please (ebay etc)

• ANSWER:
  Gold or Precious metal exchange in the city ( i think they are on pitt street - search yellow pages. There are always heaps of ads on TV for them

QUESTION:
I desperately need to sell my Sydney 2000 Olympic Gold medalist stamp collection.Where should i go?
I also have the Slim Dusty collection. I NEED to sell my New York Times Newspapers aswell, from the September 11 tragedy. I had them sent to me from New York.

• ANSWER:
  www.ebay.com

QUESTION:
How to open up a gold store business in Sydney?
I'd like to open up a small gold business in Sydney Buyer / Selling gold , But need to know if I need any qualification to get it started , I know all I need to know about gold etc, Not sure where to begin .
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
What scale Brand would anyone recommend?

• ANSWER:
  All you need is a place to do business, and accurate scale, some secure storage, and a lot of money to get started.

  Use a computer to track spot prices. Offer people cash for their gold at a discount under spot. Sell people gold for a premium over spot. You make your money on the margins.

  Grandpa

QUESTION:
How do I sell my gold bangle with good price in Sydney?

• ANSWER:
  go around to a couple of pawn shops with suitable identification

  and you will get a good price for sure

QUESTION:
Where is the best place to sell gold in Australia?
I went gold detecting on the w/end and found six gold nuggets.

Not huge, but we're going back there this w/end to check out more of the area with our machine.

Where's the best place to get a quote on nugget sales in Sydney?

• ANSWER:
  Have you been at the old folks home pulling out sleeping peoples fillings again? I TOLD YOU TO CUT THAT OUT!

QUESTION:
Where can i sell my gold Jewellary?
Where can i sell my Gold Jewellary at a reasonable price is Sydney?

• ANSWER:
  pawn shop, ebay (prolly wont get a good price for it), or check out a small jewelry store...my dad's friend has one like that and he buys and sells jewelry he comes across sometimes... you can get a better price than a pawn shop

QUESTION:
Do you know of any reputable company that buys gold in Sydney,Australia?
I have some 22 carat gold that was given to me in a property settlement and I would like to sell it as I'm not really into gold.

• ANSWER:
  Ask your jewler or banker or a coin dealer.

QUESTION:
how long will gold seats last for kanye west concert in sydney?
yea the mosh pit sold out n the gold seating is next best thing, this is the glow in the dark tour btw, any idea as to how fats these things usually sell?

• ANSWER:
  A mosh pit for Kanye I guess it's to be expected with all the wack Rock samples in his current tracks. You should go to one of the underground US artists that tour Oz in fact you could see 5 of them for the price of a Kanye ticket.

QUESTION:
sausage casing/skin, is there a supplier in sydney that will sell to public.?
I would rather not ask the local butcher as they make you feel like your asking for gold.

• ANSWER:
  Sorry I do not know about sausage skin suppliers but --

  why not make skinless sausages -

  make up your mix add egg white

  form each sausage wrap each in cling film tight.

  poach in simmering water

  remove from water and allow to cool still in the cling.

  remove cling and grill or BBQ.

QUESTION:
Need Muse tickets for Sydney 9th Dec show?
I've got 5 Gold Seating Rear View tickets to sell for the Thursday Sydney show for MUSE at Acer Arena. Am willing to sell for less than cost price which was 9. Let me know ASAP so I can send you my bank details and I can express post them to you!
My mates bailed at last minute and these tickets need deserving hands!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Where do I sell jewelry?
I have a gold necklace and I want to sell it for its worth in gold without getting ripped off, where would i go in Sydney to sell it?
I don't know what its worth where should I go to figure that out?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Can I sell a vintage bottle of port?
I have a bottle of Vintage Port 1981 which was bottled to commemorate the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Bottled By: Castle Wines
Style: Vintage Port
Variety: Shiraz
Area: Barossa Valley, Langhorne Creek
Maker: Peter Lehmann
Signed by Oenologist: Scotty Ireland

The bottle is unopened but the red and gold label is a little worst for wear.

I was wondering if anyone had any idea if this bottle is worth much and if so, how would I go about selling it? I live in Sydney.

• ANSWER:
  To start with you do NOT have a bottle of Port, and I don't care whats on the label when I say this.

  You have a "Port Style" fortified wine.

  Port has to come from Portugal, specifically the Duoro valley, not South Australia.

  As it's not a proper Port I can't see it being very valuable outside Australia.

  A GOOGLE search of +port +peter +lehmann +1981 +charles +diana gives a list price of A.

  That is retail - You would get at least 20% less than that trying to sell it privately.

QUESTION:
which second hand furniture store will buy my used furniture in Sydney area?
Have some bedroom furniture to sell in very good condition, Queen and Double Bedhead with 2 bedsides each, cream polyurethane, one with gold trim and three tallboys of same material. Selling cheap.

• ANSWER:
  not from SYDNEY so can't recommend from personal experience of stores in SYDNEY but a simple web search should find one. but they usually pick up what they sell from auctions and get them very cheap and pay even less from ones at home ..
  Any reason not wanting to give e bay or gumtree a shot at least check out for similar to idea of price..

  if wanting to get rid of cheap and not wanting strangers coming to your property could give away free to a charity.

  Vinnies or the salvos could take them as a donation and would pick up.on a set day.

QUESTION:
Do you know of any pawn shops in Liverpool, Sydney?
I received some jewelry last year for my 18th birthday. I don't wear much jewelry so I was thinking of selling it.

I went to Cash Converters earlier today but they said they only take (real) gold, and a lot of the jewelry I am looking to sell is silver and one bracelet which is not real gold.

Are there any pawn shops that you might know of in Sydney? I live in the Liverpool area, so places close to home would be much easier for me.

Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  a pawn brocker i cant spell but in sydney there is a few so go to one nearest you by checking the yellow pages

QUESTION:
Selling Jewlery in Sydney, Australia?
I'm in Sydney Australia and have some Jewlery to sell including a ,000 18c gold braclet. Where is the best place to sell it? Or how? Ebay is too much work and pawnbrokers are rip offs!
Ok is Ebay really the best way to sell it? What other options are there?

• ANSWER:
  ebay is actually pretty good to sell things like that
  im not sure where else in sydney you could sell it because it would be too expensive for markets. i think ebay is your best bet.

QUESTION:
What ever happened to Olympic swimmer Anthony Ervin?
If you remember, he was the one that tied Gary Hall Jr. for the gold in the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the 50m sprint. He was also a swimming world champion. He sold his gold medal later on for charity but I haven't heard anythong from him since then. Whatever happened to him?

• ANSWER:
  http://www.collegeswimming.com/news/2004/jul/6/whatever-happened-to-anthony-ervin/
  http://www.nbcolympics.com/swimming/news/newsid=41386.html

QUESTION:
Please please help me!!!! I need to go to a STORE (NOT ONLINE) to buy a cosplay costume?
I have had it with online stores right now. Animania Brisbane is on in 6 days! Don't give me online stores! I need a store in Brisbane, Gold Coast or sydney that sells HARUHI SUZUMIYA school costumes! If anyone answers this with a really good answer I will give them 50 points!!!!! Thankyou

• ANSWER:
  Why not try making your own then? The only cosplay stores I've ever shopped in are online [because they are custom made and not mass-produced]

QUESTION:
Will Ozzy Osbourne's Australian concerts sell out quickly?
I was considering buying tickets. Does anyone know much about it? Will it be a really quick sell out concert (Acer Arena - Sydney) or will I have some time to get tickets?

Also, is 5 for a gold-class ticket from ticketek a good/bad/neutral price? Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  Youbetcha!

QUESTION:
What's the best way to sell silver items and jewellery?
I have inherited various things I don't want and wonder what is the best way to sell them. I'm in Sydney. I have two silver tea-sets (cream, sugar, tea-pot, coffee-pot), lots of assorted silver cutlery but some damaged and no complete sets, silver napkin rings, silver cups and goblets, silver cocktail shakers and ashtray, a gold cigarette case (bit squashed), a gold jewel-encrusted ladies' pocket watch, a silver and diamond cross pendant, two gold and gem brooches. I have tried the auction houses for the jewellery but they are not big/valuable enough for them and can't find anything useful on ebay. Any advice on dealers or websites of use would be much appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  Ebay ends up costing you on both ends..to post the item..then a percentage after it sells..go to craigslist.org..sign up for a free account..then select your country..then your state or commonwealth..and post it there ALL TOTALLY FREE!!

QUESTION:
Anyone remember Australia's Sydney Wonderland?
This week I have been remembering and thinking of the wonderful times I had when I went to Wonderland. I only got to go there four times (I live in the central west) and it was a special place to go to.

I'm just a little sadden that no-one can go to this wonderful place anymore. If I want some thrills, I have to plan on going to the Gold Coast to go to Movie World, Seaworld, Dreamworld etc. I could go to Luna Park but geez I can go on the carnie rides at the Royal Easter Show.

I was just remembering when my aunt drove me to Sydney to see a theatre production at Star City this was a few months after WonderLand closed. So I was surpised to still see Space Probe looming over the trees as we drove past, then I saw Bush Beast sitting majestically by the fence the Wonderland sign removed. The slides of the beach were still up and it was eerie. They were starting on the construction of the motorway. I was thinking I wish it was still open. (I recall now promising a friend that once I got my full licence that I would take them to WL, that promise now broken).

Then last year I went to Westmead for a doctor's appointment. I was excited as we drove up the from the central west. I smiled when we went past the arrnotts factory and then I turned my head a little further up forgetting that everything was gone and I was expecting to see the Space Probe looming up ahead.
Instead all I saw was mounds of dirt, an expressway and that ugly LG factory.

I had to admit I got very teary as we drove past it. No more fun in NSW.

Does anyone think it was wrong to close and sell off Wonderland (the big excuse was insurance then there were rumours that it was bankrupt)? (Most of the rides are now in Maylasia, I got a little jealous and upset seeing the happy Maylasian people enjoying "our" rides. I know two of the Hanna Babara rides are in a graveyard (dumping ground) and Beastie and Bush beast were bulldozed)

Do you think it was possible to have closed it and have someone else buy the park kind of like Luna Park during the mid 90s and then reopen it?

Today do you think NSW should get another amusement park that is worthy of Wonderland? If so where would you have it situated in Sydney? Possibly the outskirts of Sydney?

Or do you think NSW well ever get another Amusement park of that calibre of Wonderland in the near or distant future?

• ANSWER:
  It was doomed the second the M7 was approved. A large tract of land at the intersection of two major road arteries was always going to be worth more as factories and distribution centres than it was as a theme park.

  I am sure that people have looked at opening new parks, but it is a low intensity use for a large area of land. There are not many tracts of land near Sydney that are economically viable as a theme park. Think of the Gold Coast parks - they are really in the middle of nowhere. The land would have been relatively cheap, making a theme park an economic use of the land.

QUESTION:
Building a standard Exodia Deck (also looking to trade/sell)?
Recently got my hands on the full Exodia set, and i want to try building a deck with it. So far this is the deck I have planned out, and I was wondering if anyone could help rate/ fix it if there are any problems.

Also, the cards with the asterisk (this thing *) at the end mean I either don't have any or am in need of extras. If you are willing to trade/ sell (preferably trade) any of them and you happen to live in Sydney, please let me know.

Monsters: (15)
Exodia Pieces
1x Sangan
1x Marshmellon*
1x Spirit Reaper
3x Emissary of the Afterlife*
3x Mystic Tomato*
1x Morphing Jar*

Spells: (15)
3x Upstart Goblin
3x Hand Destruction*
1x Card Destruction
2x Dark Eruption*
2x Gold Sarcophagus*
1x Level Limit Area B
1x Messenger of Peace*
2x Magic Planter

Traps: (10)
3x Limit Reverse*
1x Gravity Bind
3x Reckless Greed
3x Good Goblin Housekeeping*

• ANSWER:
  I don't see the point in Mystic Tomato besides thinning out the deck. Replace them with Dekoichi the Battlechanted Locomotive.

  Magic Planter is a waste of time, so get rid of them both. They will just slow the deck down. Add Magical Mallet and perhaps a Reload to give you better hands. Add an Allure of Darkness, too, since most of your monsters are Dark.

  Limit Reverse isn't the best. The only cards worth calling back are Marshmallon and Spirit Reaper, but there are cards that would make the deck faster -- like Jar of Greed for example -- so replace all 3 with 2x Jar of Greed and a Backup Soldier (to get back any pieces that have been sent to the Graveyard at any point).

  The best way to fix your deck is to play with it and see where it needs improvement.

QUESTION:
Ball End Head Pins?
I'm having difficulty in finding an online store where I can purchase ball end head pins in gold (not silver as I can find this everywhere).
I'm in Sydney Australia.

Can anyone help? I've googled it already, and there isn't anyone that sells it in gold colour.

• ANSWER:
  Fire Mountain Gem........ they also have a .00 flat shipping fee. Good Luck ))

QUESTION:
has anyone see this kind of olympic medal before?
and if you have is it real gold? it says on it " 2000 Olympic games Sydney , Australia 15 september - 01 october " how much would it sell for?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45797066@N05/4207078487/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45797066@N05/4207835218/

• ANSWER:
  From the images it looks like this medal is a commercial merchandise and not an official medal produced by the IOC or 2000 Olympics organizers. I would say it would sell for at most on ebay as I imagine this is a common merchandise put out by UPS.

QUESTION:
do you know the background of your NRL teams mascot?
I am wondering about the history of each teams mascots. I know the bulldogs became the bulldogs in 1977 when their board decided the name "the Berries" wasn't fearsome or tough, so they changed. I have heard stories that the rabbits were named after men walked the streets of south sydney in the early days calling out "rabbits" that they were selling. I know the Gold Coast titans became the titans after an online competition to name them. But where did your teams name come from. I would also be interested in other versions if I have these ones wrong.

• ANSWER:
  Sea Eagles - at the time the Club was formed (first playing year 1947) there were quite a few sea eagles in the Manly-Warringah coastal area. In certain lights the brown and white bird appears maroon & white which is how the club's colours were chosen. I have actually seen one of the original enamel lapel pins from 1947 and it is maroon & white. At that time members were given the lapel badge when they paid their membership for the year.

QUESTION:
Have you ever heard of TheGoldCat.com?
They sell this kitten ring that is the cutest thing I've ever seen in jewelry. I love cats, especially my cat and I'd love to get one of these rings.

My concern is how legitimate this site is or isn't. They say their headquarters are in Sydney, Australia but that the rings (made of silver, gold or white gold - different prices depending on what you want) are made in South Korea. They are also supposed to be hand made. Interestingly, I can't find any reason why they would have a headquarters in Australia at all.

I want to get the silver one which is 99$ (seems like a fair price for it) but I'm just nervous about them since I've never heard of them anywhere else and the one guy on their site who is apparently a customer (he gives them a great review on their Pug ring) comes off like a professional salesman on the level with multi level marketing guys (ick!).

Anyone hear of these guys? Anyone buy anything from them and are you happy with it?

Thanks so much. 100$ is a lot of money to me (as I know it is to a lot of people) but I would wear this ring every day; it's so adorable.

• ANSWER:
  I would suggest if you are willing to take this risk, if you are really set on this ring, purchase a prepaid card rather than using one that is linked to your bank account, this way they can't actually rob you. There is still a chance you may lose the hundred so if you can't afford it then don't do it. I was not able to find any info on this site other than what you provided so I can only give you advice from my experience.

QUESTION:
How can I make a hundred dollars fast?
Hi! My name is sydney and I'm in a bit of a situation, when my sister was little she loved soccer. When she was in middle school she was in the soccer team as one of the "beast" players. Her whole goal since freshman year was to be in varsity and win her leatherman jacket, but we move too much and they won't let her play unless she pays a hundred dollar fee. I feel so bad over it cause I have never heard her that sad. I want to get her the money. I love my big sister and seeing her quit is not an option. My boyfriend works and wants to give me the money but I want to earn it.... I sort of need it by Tuesday. I do have stuff I can sell but it's not much. Also my last resource will he to sell my dads necklace that he gave when I last saw him (eight years ago) is 14k gold from Italy and measures 2x1inches so it would give me a close amount. But is there anything I can so to avoid selling it?
It's not that she doesn't want to earn it. She lives an hour away from me with my older brother and any money she has is money given to her for lunch. So it's not much,she rather quit then ask my mom for money cause were really struggling. Even after paying there's a chance that UIL still won't allow her to play. So she's really just being realistic, I rather she follows her goals though...

• ANSWER:
  How sweet of you !! Don't sell your necklace. Could you tell your mom what's up and that you want to do this for your sister? Maybe she can help and you can slowly pay her back. I know you want to earn it yourself, but that may be very hard.

QUESTION:
Where to sell gold jewellery in Sydney, NSW?
Looking for a reputable firm to buy a good gold necklace from me.
Need somewhere in Sydney, NSW, Australia only.

• ANSWER:
  Have a look in the yellow pages for 'estate jewellers' they deal specifically with pre-owned jewellery (eg. jewellery from deceased estates).

QUESTION:
How do I buy and sell gold/ gold bullion?
I'm making my first long term investment and I'd like to know, how do I buy and sell gold bullion?

• ANSWER:
  A commodities account will essentially do what you want. If you really want to buy the physical commodity you'll need a truck and a very secure warehouse.

QUESTION:
What drop in value should i expect when selling gold bullion?
Hi, i am about to buy gold bullion but i want to understand that what should be the price i should expect when selling it back in the market. I understand that it is lower than spot price but how much lower will it be? maybe in percentage.

Can you also tell me if the difference of price drop while selling a Credit Suisse gold vs. American Eagle gold coin.

Thankyou

• ANSWER:
  The typical markup at purchase and fee at sale is 5% to 8% from current spot price for any gold sale, so you should shop around.

QUESTION:
How do you go about selling bullion?
I would like to know how/where to sell gold bullion instantly and at it's correct price.

• ANSWER:
  Probably the best way to buy and sell gold quickly is through an ETF (exchange-traded fund) in an online brokerage account.

  GLD is an exchange-traded fund that tracks (roughly) the price of gold bullion. Each share represents approximately 1/10 an oz of gold.

QUESTION:
How can I sell some gold bullion without everyone and his brother wanting a cut of the action?
I've got some 1 oz gold bars I'm looking to sell, but ebay's fees are not only ridiculous by themselves, but they also force you to use PayPal for this type of transaction, adding even more to the fees. By the time I pay for insured shipping, this will cost me a hundred bucks a bar! The major bullion dealers online won't even think of paying you anything within 50 bucks of spot, and you still have to pay for the shipping, and local gold dealers are a joke (one pawn shop lady said she'd give me 200 dollars per bar. What do I look like, a f***ing crackhead? I need money, but not THAT badly.

Does anyone know of an online gold market that connects buyer to seller with no middleman?

• ANSWER:
  First off, bars are less valuable than coins, since purity is always an issue. That is probably at least part of your pricing issue. Next time, buy coins.

  You can try Craigs List. But personally, while I would buy coins thru CL, I would never buy a bar there (nor anywhere actually, due to the issue you are now learning). I am not smart enough to know how to test purity and weight.

QUESTION:
how can I sell a stolen credit suisse gold bullion?
Just kidding. Kinda
How can I find out if a gold bullion is really from Credit Suisse?
I want to buy one from this guy but he says he does not have a certificate.
It has serial numbers.
Is there any place I can check to se if this bullion is legit?
Thank you. I know it is gold, but what if it is stolen and later I try to sell it and get arrested!!

• ANSWER:
  Credit Suisse Bars will have their name and serial number on it. I have never seen or heard of a fake Credit Suisse bar. As for it being stolen there is really no way for anybody to track it. I know it has a serial number but almost impossible unless you live in the same county where it was stolen from. There's not a national Stolen Gold Bar database to check. Ha Ha You would be 99.99% safe buying it in my opinion.

  You don't need the Certificate,Credit Suisse is one of the top Mints in the world and anyone in the Bullion market knows this.

  Gold closed today at 0.65 an ounce. Try to buy as close to spot price as possible.

QUESTION:
How much money do you need to start buying Gold and making money from it?
I want to start buying 1gram -100gram Gold bullion bars just as a way to get some extra money, is it possible for a small time investor with ,000AUD to buy gold bars and wait a while then sell it when the price goes up, or is this more complicated than it seems, serious answers only pleasem also as im new to the Gold scene any advice is appreciated.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
How would I go about selling my 1855 Memorandum of Gold Bullion worth 25 oz of gold?
I have a 1855 Memorandum of gold bullion from the San Fransisco Mint that I would like to get top dollar. Could someone please let me know how to sell something like this? I also would like to know the value. I have digital scans I am willing to send if you think that could help. Thanks Again
Here are the scans of the document.

http://s787.photobucket.com/albums/yy159/ericstephenson/

• ANSWER:
  Why in the world would you do that? Hold on to it for the year and it will be worth twice as much money. Trust me, you will regret it if you sell it now. As the dollar continues to fall, gold will continue to rise.

QUESTION:
Can you melt down gold jewelry to make gold bullion? If so what at what carrot? ?
I find that it is close to impossible to get gold bullion. It is all sold out by the time I get there. Is there a way to create it through a melting process. If so how pure does the gold have to be? 24K? What is gold bullion's metal composition, how pure is it?

• ANSWER:
  Is it possible? Yes. Is it easy? No.

  Gold bullion is always 24K gold, .999 fine is the standard for both gold and silver bullion.

  So you have to refine it, which typically involves corrosive acids and nasty chemicals. Then to melt it you have to heat it to 1,947°F, which is much hotter than your stove or charcoal grill can get.

  If you don't want to sell it outright to a refiner, you might just hang onto it, it will be worth more by and by.

  Grandpa

QUESTION:
How best to sell investment metals?
What do you do when it is time to sell your gold coins, silver bullion, pre-1982 pennies, or any other form of precious or base metal that you bought as an investment?

• ANSWER:
  I would have to say ebay will be your best bet for maximum profit and safety if you want to take the time to do it. Depending on when you list them Ebay has been running free basic listing promos for 100 items that's when I usually list items it will save you some money. Also people usually pay a few dollars over spot for silver and gold. Im not sure what kinds of coins you have some have additional collector value and you can usually a few more dollars in addition depending. Factor in ebay and pay pal fees and time spent. There a lot of excellent large dealers out there as well as shady ones you need to research the company and if you plan to go that route when selling to a dealer expect between 5-20% less than spot price.

QUESTION:
Selling Gold Jewelry?
Hello, my mom is looking to sell some 14 KT gold jewelry for money. A few bullion gold buyers wouldn't buy from individuals but the website USGOLDBUYERS.COM would. Is this website legitimate? Does anyone have any better gold buying websites (that will accept 14 KT jewelry)? What about verification and insurance, I work at a lab so was able to get the exact weight (to the 10th of a millgram) with an analytical balance. How does one know that they will get the same weight agree to the purity (14 Kt)? Once you send it in is there proof of submission and do you have the option to turn down their offer and get your jewelry back?

• ANSWER:
  Well. spot gold price is 5.70 / troy ounce. Divide by 31.1 grams / troy ounce, then multiply by 14/24, because of the 14K. So the gold in your jewelry is worth .30 / gram. Probably a bullion buyer will not offer you more than the spot value, and may offer you substantially less.

  You can check spot prices anytime, they change often:

  http://www.kitco.com/

  Grandpa

QUESTION:
How much is a American Buffalo Gold Bullion coin worth?
How much is the American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin worth if I were to sell it?

• ANSWER:
  Assuming it's real, and not one of the cheap knock-offs they've been hawking on television here in the US...

  They're selling for a premium over the price of gold, so I'm guessing you'll probably get about 00 for an uncirculated version, and a little more if it's the proof version.

  If you've got a proof (easy to distinguish by the mirror-like fields, and it's a 2008, probably about 00, because it was a very low mintage coin.

  That would be about £880 and £1575, respectively.

QUESTION:
How do I invest in gold in South Korea?
I really am frustrated when it comes to investing in South Korea. I want to buy some gold coins or gold bullions but here in Korea, there are no gold coin shops. Banks don't sell gold. The Korean mint does not make gold coins. Of course this is just the top of the iceberg compared to the problems I am having with investing my money while I am working in South Korea. Did you know that Korean brokers do not give you a prospectus on each stock before you buy it? Also, some dealers just give you a handful of stocks and you don't know the companies. Yeah, that's South Korea for you.

Anyway, does anyone know how I can buy or invest in gold in South Korea? Or how about Asia, I am willing to travel anywhere in Asia for great deals in gold, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, anywhere in Asia.

Sorry for being long winded but Korea's investments strategies are a$$-backwards

• ANSWER:
  I may not know much, but if you're so rich that this is actually an issue for you then buy a plane ticket to Hong Kong, they speak English there. Or you could just buy gold online--I see you've met the internets.

QUESTION:
I wanna buy some gold?
I would like to buy some gold - either bullion or coins. How do you do it without being ripped off. US Government only sells gold thru private dealers. Any ideas?

• ANSWER:
  One of the most reputable dealers is Blanchard and Company. THey deal in both buillion and rare coins. Many of the well-known financial talk shows use them as an advertiser. See them at this link:

  http://www.blanchardonline.com/

  I know many people who have dealt with them and never had a complaint. As I understand it, they guarantee to buy back whatever you buy from them--at current prices plus a minor handling fee--but that's only fair.

QUESTION:
How can I buy gold bullion?
Hi, I want to buy 1oz gold bullion and I know there are bunch of sites which sell online. How do I know which one is reliable. Is it possible to buy bullions directly from US gov??. Any advise in this matter is highly appreciated.

thanks

• ANSWER:
  First read "Gold Investing - frequently asked questions" at this link: http://www.invest.gold.org/sites/en/faqs/

  Then read "How to Invest in Gold" at this link: http://www.invest.gold.org/sites/en/how_to_invest/

  Specific info on "Coins and Small Bars" is at this link: http://www.invest.gold.org/sites/en/how_to_invest/coins_and_small_bars/ Also, gold coins are different than gold bars/bullion. Coins have extra cost associated with the mining process whereas bars can be made directly at the refinery.

  This is from the world gold council - so some might think there is a bias. However, they also have a strong interest in assuring that people have good experiences when buying/investing in gold. So, I think that the information is well balanced.

QUESTION:
How does an e-bullion account work?
I'm guessing you buy let's say an ounce of gold online at 1k and it you don't actually get it delivered to you but you could if you wanted?
What happens if you wanted to sell that gold back and the price of an oz of gold hadn't fluctuated, would you be able to sell it back for 1k?

Anyway hopefully one of you people here on answers can help clarify for me how an e-bullion account works.

Also if you could give me a few links to good/reputable/safe e-bullion websites.
Thanks

• ANSWER:
  I use bulliondirect you buy a coin and pay 1% and pay 1% when you sell you also can have bars rounds delivered. do not trust any paper gold schemes. only thing safe is gold silver in your possession.

QUESTION:
How much is 1 Grain 24K pure solid gold bullion MINI BAR .999 FINE worth?
I just want an idea because my friend needs to sell one for money for college. thanks so much!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
How liquid is silver and gold bullion? For a novice investors that is!?
I want to invest in some metals, but I want to be able to liquidate my stash if required (probably 00-00 initial investment). I trust a coin dealer in Detroit will sell me the bullion, but will they buy it back without taking a huge loss? If the price sky rockets, will I have access to full price buyers?
Thanks so much for the quick answers. I've read a How to Invest in Gold book and it does say ETF have risks (beyond the volatility of the markets). Does buying shares of GLD and SLV give you rights to the physical elements of Au (gold) and Ag (silver)? We already saw what happened to the banking system, who is to say this won't happen to ETF's?

Those are questions I have after reading the section on pitfalls of ETFs.

• ANSWER:
  I think all trading have involved risk. Well, buying gold and silver is just for old people. My uncle do collect some of gold coins and silver coins in Canada. It might worth much more after thirty years storage time.
  I and my husband are not investing in any stock shares or gold bullion. Gold shelter is more appropriate to the current economic downturn all over this world. As an economics graduate, I wish I could say something more favorable other than every trading is involved bubble and risk. The smart investor play it save by buying low and sell it with the minor gain active forever in the stock markets. Unlike most of my husbands' friends have lost ranging from HK k to more than ten millions in the risky investments of all kinds. However, it is up to you, it is your money.
  http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Gold%20investment%20tactics

QUESTION:
Question about Gold coins?
I am wondering how the process of selling a gold coin works. From what I was told, there are actually two types of gold. "Collectible" gold coins, which are usually the coins made in 1933 and before. And the "Bullion" coins, which are the gold coins cheaper than the collectible ones. Obviously you pay a premium to buy a collectible coin like a liberty, and I'm told that you can get the premium back upon selling it. But I'm wondering about the process of selling these different types of coins. I was told that a collectible coin like a liberty is considered to be a "private" piece of gold and when you sell it to somebody else, it is a "private" sell therefore you do not have to file a 1099 claiming that you made the sale at the end of the year. But with a bullion gold coin like th eagle, which I'm told is considered "public" gold, you HAVE to claim it on your taxes at the end of the year by filing a 1099. I'm wondering, first of all if there is such a different existing where there is "public" and "private" gold coins, and is what I just explained true? Can somebody please explain this process to me because I am pretty close to clueless. If you know what your talking about, would it be possible for someone to show me the law outlining this information on a government website like the IRS or something, because I can't find any information about this stuff really.. thanks

• ANSWER:
  Gold bullion and coins are treated exactly the same when sold by an individual: they are capital assets. Their sale realizes a capital gain or loss, which needs to be reported on Schedule D. The maximum tax rate is 28%.

  Coin dealers are treated differently.

  See Publication 17, page 101 and 112
  http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p17.pdf

QUESTION:
Question about Gold Coins?
I am wondering how the process of selling a gold coin works. From what I was told, there are actually two types of gold. "Collectible" gold coins, which are usually the coins made in 1933 and before. And the "Bullion" coins, which are the gold coins cheaper than the collectible ones. Obviously you pay a premium to buy a collectible coin like a liberty, and I'm told that you can get the premium back upon selling it. But I'm wondering about the process of selling these different types of coins. I was told that a collectible coin like a liberty is considered to be a "private" piece of gold and when you sell it to somebody else, it is a "private" sell therefore you do not have to file a 1099 claiming that you made the sale at the end of the year. But with a bullion gold coin like th eagle, which I'm told is considered "public" gold, you HAVE to claim it on your taxes at the end of the year by filing a 1099. I'm wondering, first of all if there is such a different existing where there is "public" and "private" gold coins, and is what I just explained true? Can somebody please explain this process to me because I am pretty close to clueless. If you know what your talking about, would it be possible for someone to show me the law outlining this information on a government website like the IRS or something, because I can't find any information about this stuff really.. thanks

• ANSWER:
  If you sell an asset for more than you paid for it, you have to claim the income. The remaining issue is it's taxed at your marginal tax rate (capped at 28%, the rate for metals and coins).

  The IRS does not distinguish between "public" and "private" gold. You have to report both sales if you have gains from them. This is true whether or not there is a record of the sale.

  The dealer has an obligation to report sales of bullion on a 1099-B because it's classified as an investment.

QUESTION:
Can you still invest with a quarter or even a tenth of a gold bullion coin?
i was thinking of buying one or two bullion coins but i dont have 1400 for an oz bullion i can afford the tenth or quarter only right now but is this smart like i was thinking of keeping them for like ten years and selling them ..... what should i do or any advice on how to turn this into a profit?/

• ANSWER:
  Yes. Coins smaller than a full ounce are called fractional coins. Most popular gold bullion coins come in halves, quarters, and tenths. The gold American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, and Krugerrands can all be found in fractionals. If you are in the US, then the Gold Eagle is going to be the easiest to find in smaller sizes. Smaller Maples and Krugerrands are usually to rare for my taste.

  Unfortunately, fractional bullion comes with higher premiums. If you buy a full one ounce Gold Eagle, for example, expect to pay about 5% over spot to a dealer. A tenth ounce Eagle, though, will probably sell for a 15% premium. The good news is that when you go to sell your bullion in ten years, you'll likely get some of that premium back (although it depends where you sell, and what the markets done in the meantime).

  You can check http://coininferno.com for the current dealer prices on Gold American Eagles. Just scroll down and click on the 1 oz through 1/10 ounce Gold Eagle coins. It'll list some current dealer prices automatically. (BTW, the dealers listed there are all reputable, and good places to buy when you're ready. I usually buy from APMEX.)

  I think you've already figured out how to turn a profit. The trick is to hold the bullion for a long time. Nobody knows if the market will be up or down in a few months, or even a year. Gold is basically at an all-time high right now. If you are planning to sell in one year, then gold may not be a good investment for you. However, if you are determined to hold onto it for a while, like 10 years, gold prices will almost certainly increase substantially. Just look at historical prices. Gold has quintupled in the last 10 years!

  Another advantage to fractional gold is say gold prices rise to ,500 per ounce in ten years (which is about the same increase gold has been going at long term). Now when gold gets that high, do you really want all that money trapped in one piece of gold, or split into 10 smaller pieces. I think in the future fractional will get a lot more common for that reason. A 0 tenth ounce coin should be a lot easier to sell than a ,500 full ounce one.

  Oh, and you may what to consider a small silver investing along side your gold. Silver has done very well, and actually performed better than gold in 2010. I'd recommend going with either generic rounds or Silver Eagles. There's no rule to what percentage to split between gold and silver, just whatever you're comfortable with. As long as you split some, you get the benefits of a little added diversification.

QUESTION:
How did Gordon Brown get away with selling off half of Britain's Gold Reserves...at a LOW gold price?
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article1654931.ece

"April 15, 2007

Brown lost £2bn selling UK's goldRobert Winnett and Holly Watt GORDON BROWN is to face questions in parliament after revelations that he disregarded advice from the Bank of England before he sold off more than half the country’s gold reserves at the bottom of the market.

Insiders involved in the decision have broken ranks after an 18-month battle in which the Treasury has blocked attempts by The Sunday Times to make public the official advice received by Brown before he sold the gold.

They have revealed that Bank of England officials had serious misgivings over the chancellor’s determination to sell 400 tons of bullion in a series of auctions between 1999 and 2002, when the price was at a 20-year low. Since then the price has almost trebled, meaning the decision cost the taxpayer an estimated £2 billion."

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QUESTION:
can you still invest with a quarter or even a tenth of a gold bullion coin?
i was thinking of buying one or two bullion coins but i dont have 1400 for an oz bullion i can afford the tenth or quarter only right now but is this smart like i was thinking of keeping them for like ten years and selling them ..... what should i do or any advice on how to turn this into a profit?/

• ANSWER:
  Gold bullion comes in sizes as small as 1 gram but you pay a hefty premium for the smaller amounts

QUESTION:
How much should gold cost me in a pawn shop?
If I go in to a pawn shop to buy gold bullion, at what price over spot is reasonable? How much should I expect to get when I sell it?

I am not asking what the price of gold is, but rather what is the markup on bullion at a pawn shop?

If the spot is 00 per oz, what is a fair price for me to pay per oz? I am looking to buy around 8 ounces if that makes a difference.

• ANSWER:
  It depends on the exact product you are buying. Each type of product has its own premium. Those premiums range from a 2% premium to a 30% premium. I cant answer the question without knowing exactly what you are wanting to buy. Bars are different then bullion coins. Numismatics are different then bars. Fractional bars and bullion coins are different then 1 ounce products.

  Before you buy anything I strongly suggest you learn about the gold market. I cant go into everything here except I will say avoid Foreign Gold. There are exceptions to this if you are buying fractional material. You also want to avoid bars as well. These suggestions are based on my long experience in this market. Some may advise differently but I personally only buy what I know is easy to recognize in the general market and what is exempt at this time from 1099 reporting requirements. Of course the laws can change but that is where the easy to recognize element must come into play for me to buy anything.

QUESTION:
How is the gold leaf so cheap on ebay?
Have you seen the gold leaf being sold on ebay by various sellers? They say it's 24k gold but offer amounts like 3 ounces at 0.
At current gold prices that should be at least 00 - so is it fake?
I mean, ebay wouldn't allow it if it were fake...assuming it somehow is real, how on earth do they get it so cheap, what is so bad about gold leaf relative to coins, if it is the same weight, and why don't the sellers just get the gold leaf melted and refined into bullion coins, rather than sell it at extremely cheap prices? I just don't get it.
EDIT: SORRY - I MEAN GOLD FLAKE

They are selling gold FLAKE.

I have heard none of them say 24k or .999 pure. Perhaps they just mean gold colour? If that's the case, I can't believe ebay allow that!

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  Gold leaf is much more expensive than the spot price of gold, and that's because the leaf is so thin it it's almost transparent and not at all the same thing as bullion. If you are looking at prices by weight that are far below NY spot prices, you can bet something is fishy. I wouldn't go near it.

  If this is legitimate, most likely this is not real gold, but imitation gold leaf. But here is a red flag: gold leaf is not sold by the ounce, it is sold by booklets usually containing 25 sheets, and is sold by square inches or square feet of coverage, not weight.

  You may have a scammer on your hands.

QUESTION:
Will Red Spots Hurt My Bullion's Value?
I have a 10 gram 24K 999.9% pure piece of Emirates gold bullion that I am looking to sell, and I just noticed it has a few dark spots on it, one on the edge, and several smaller spots on the other side?

So how much will it hurt it's value?

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  Assuming it is real gold, that sort of thing generally sells for no more than the bullion value, anyway.
  My question: Pure gold does not tarnish. What is causing these spots, if not impurities?

QUESTION:
Would like to start investing in gold?
I would like to buy gold coins or bullion to hold onto till the prices hopefully go up more. My questions are, wheres the best place to buy, i'd like to keep the gold in my own posession? Also, when or if prices go up and i decide to sell.... will i be able to get the price by ounce it is at the time? And how do i go about selling it?

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  Buy coins at a coin shop, and sell back the same place or elsewhere. You get the rate at the time you transact, and they charge a bit for their services, and to cover some float (5 - 10%, idk) if that is how you want to go. American Eagles(?), Chinese pandas, South African Krugerrands, all 99.99 % gold. And yes, you take physical possession.

QUESTION:
What would happen to my gold and silver bullion if Canadian dollar rises steeply against U.S.$?
I own some gold and silver bullion and live in Canada. The price of bullion is always in U.S. dollars. I am wondering if the U.S.$ were to lose a lot more of its value compared to the Canadian dollar and I were to try to redeem my bullion for cash would I lose money. Say for example I have a silver bar at 100U.S.$ but the Canadian dollar is much stronger than the U.S.$ Wouldn't I lose money if I were to sell it? The price of silver and the U.S.$ dollar do not always have an inverse relationship. So I'm wondering how bullion would protect against a major currency collapse or financial crisis in the USA for someone living in Canada? Does this mean someone purchasing bullion in Canada has to consider not only what he expects the price of gold and silver to be in say one year, but also what the exchange rate between the Canadian and U.S. dollar will be? Thanks.

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QUESTION:
Where can you buy gold?
I'm looking for the type of Gold that are sold in shares, you don't actually have the gold but you own a piece of it. And you don't store it yourself, the place you get it from stores it for you so there's no hassle of security and storage. What type of gold exchange do you call this? And what is the biggest exchange?

Also how secure is this? Are you guarranteed that share no matter what, even if say something catastrophic happens like all the electronic records get hacked or destroyed?

I'm not talking about buying coins or bullion you have to store yourself, this is different.

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  one of the best means of buying actual gold without taking delivery of it is the Perth Mint Certificate, which is issued by the Perth Mint (and sold through authorized dealers around the world), a sovereign mint owned by the Australian state of Western Australia. in addition to the sovereign guarantee, the mint is insured by Lloyd's of London. Perth Certificates assign you a certain amount of ownership in the gold that is stored at the Mint that can be sold back to the Mint (through the dealer) at current market value, or that can eventually be delivered to you personally anywhere in the world.

  alternatively, you can open a Precious Metals "bank" account at EverBank, as someone else mentioned. you also own actual gold in an EverBank account. EB is a real bank that offers all kinds of non- and more traditional banking services.

  the least secure means of "owning" gold is through an ETF, as others have also already mentioned. i say "own", because you do not actually own gold if you have an ETF, so be very careful about this. there is a certain advantage to owning ETF shares in that the minimums for buying into them are usually very low. what you are buying essentially are shares in the entity that owns the gold, not the gold itself, much like "owning" an apartment in a cooperative building; you do not own actual real estate, but rather a share of the corporation that owns the building. for all practical purposes it is still treated as actual real estate, but the distinction is important, nonetheless.

  shares in a gold ETF are in the form of a debenture, which is basically an unsecured loan. you assume the risk of the ETF issuer. there is a risk, however slight, of corporate incompetence and malfeasance. the gold that the ETF is accounting for may not actually be there; and, should the ETF go bankrupt, you will be left with no greater privilege than that of a general creditor, meaning that you won't get paid anything back until the secured creditors are satisfied, if there is anything left at all. general creditors are at best paid back less than they are owed.

QUESTION:
Gold bracelet...what could it be worth?
I have a gold 'bangle' type bracelet. It has no major workmanship to speak of, it is merely a lump of 22kt gold bullion that was shaped into a strip and bent to make a bracelet. It is 60 grams of pure 22kt gold. I watched the Indian man make it, he melted some gold coins down and made the bracelet using old-fashioned tools like a blacksmith. Anyway, it's just sitting in a safe place and I am wondering if I am better off selling it, or keeping it? How much is 60 grams of 22kt gold worth?

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  22kt, is 22/24 % , not bad.

  as for 60 grams, it's about 2 troy ounces, @ 670/ounce, it'd be worth roughly ,300.

  Kitco sells this
  Kitco ChipGold 20 gr
  8.79
  so 3x that would be about ,300.

QUESTION:
When will Democrats and Republicans join hands, sing "We are the World" and fix something?
they got over .2 billion* in donations from the lobbyists last year and more this year, but there comes a time to look out for the country and right now the economy is so shaky that anyone one of these weirdo deals could actually be the straw that broke the camels back.

The US Mint is selling so much gold and silver bullion they haven't even done the collectible coins and may not.

It's a given since the health care lobbyists have given them (HOUse and Senate members) over half a billion, that whatever is passed will be for them.

last time this much cash was dumped on them it was by the insurance lobby and for the Medicare prescription drug bill, which by the way was only going to cost 0 billion over a ten year period, but was revised that same year *2003) to over a trillion. now it is .2 trillion.

How did that bill work, well Medicare got the shaft, seniors and people using a ton of drugs now pay over 5% more. The drug companies make a mint and flood the country with 3rd world "four dollar a holler" drugs. Not that there is anything wrong with third world drugs, well if they got clean water and stuff.
*opensecrets.org

Pretty good answers and it does seem like a lawyer approach to pizza.

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  The Republicans could work with the Moderate Democrats but the Far Left controls the Democratic Party and there is no way they will compromise on anything with the Republicans.

QUESTION:
What Does This Thanksgiving Holiday Week Mean To You? Why Do We Celebrate It, How Was It Ever OK To?
Thanksgiving's a harvest festival celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Traditionally, it is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. While perhaps religious in origin, Thanksgiving is now primarily identified as a secular holiday. Known as the yearly traditional family gathering to a large feast involving the turkey as the main dish, we give our thanks and embrace what we have, who we know and the life we live.
How did this tradition ever come to be many may ask, why is it necessary to stuff the turkey out of ourselves, drink the night away and then wake early the next day to shop the holiday bargains of a lifetime. Many dare to keep close a cruel American history that was set afoot on the their land and push aside the pilgrims' land loving, disease giving, religious to the extent relationship they had towards the natives. The "first" Thanksgiving took place in Plymouth Colony involved a shared banquet amongst the settlers and the natives, the Native Americans in New England were organized into loose tribal confederations, often called nations. Changes drastically made change to the Native American population in the region later on with the settlements of the colonists. The first was "Standish's raid" on Wessagussett, which frightened Native American leaders to the point where they had to abandon their settlements which resulted a large scale in death of famine and disease. The second, the Pequot War, resulted in the dissolution of its namesake tribe and a major shift in the local power structure. The third, King Philip's War, had the most dramatic effect on local populations, resulting in the death or displacement of as much as 80% of the total number of Native Americans of southern New England and the enslavement and removal of thousands of Native Americans to the Caribbean and other locales. The Thanksgiving history is just romanticized to a moment before all this occurred that gives some kind of notion to a kind honoring connection the English and the natives would have supposedly had.
Thanksgiving is celebrated throughout North America and has been found to have been cherished in some parts of South America. In America, it's a federal holiday that falls on a Thursday where many are paid, given that day off and Friday or "Black Friday" off as well. Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, which is the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season. The term dates back to at least 1966, although its usage was primarily on the East coast. The term has become more common in other parts of the country since 2000 occuring between the 23rd and the 29th of November. Originally, September 24, 1869 was deemed Black Friday; a day of stock market catastrophe. The history of the day after Thanksgiving being the official start of the holiday shopping season may be linked together with the idea of Santa Claus parades. Parades celebrating Thanksgiving often include an appearance by Santa at the end of the parade, with the idea that 'Santa has arrived' or 'Santa is just around the corner' so shop while you still can. Black Friday, September 24, 1869, also known as the Fisk/Gould scandal, was a financial panic in the United States caused by two speculators’ efforts to corner the gold market on the New York Gold Exchange and the collapse of the prices in gold In the late summer of 1869, Gould began buying large amounts of gold. This caused prices to rise and stocks to plummet.It was one of several scandals that rocked the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant. After Grant realized what had happened, the federal government sold million in gold. On September 20, 1869, Gould and Fisk started hoarding gold, driving the price higher. On September 24 the premium on a gold Double Eagle (representing 0.9675 troy ounce of gold bullion at ) was 30 percent higher than when Grant took office. But when the government gold hit the market, the premium plummeted within minutes. Investors scrambled to sell their holdings, and many of them, including Corbin, were ruined. Fisk and Gould escaped significant financial harm. Although Grant was not directly involved in the scandal his personal association with Gould and Fisk gave clout to their Wall Street financial gold market swindle. Also, Grant had ordered the Secretary of Treasury to release gold in order to stop the gold market manipulation. Grant had personally declined to listen to Gould's ambitious plan to corner the gold market, since the scheme was not announced publicly.
Black Friday to this day still associates economically to the consumer playing a huge role in American culture and history despite a recession or a slope in the economy. Thanksgiving and Black Friday compared involve a deep history that involves retaliations later on in relations and scandal.
@supergliderqueen-
This post isn't a rant and never did I say it was, their indept backgrounds to the festivities of the thanksgiving holiday, I'm not on any side and yeah I never said I was, yeah I accept your opinion on Thanksgiving and Black Friday but do people ever look back and question why traditions ever come to be and how was it ever OK to celebrate them--if that's what answers your question. Yes, thanksgiving's celebrated with family and friends and black friday's a day for savings. What I wrote was just a lookback in history or the truth whether or not you'd rather accept it I don't know--this wasn't to offend anybody and in fact many natives and people forbid celebrating these holidays. I only wanted your opinion on the holiday and what I posted.

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  how was it ever okay to what? perhaps you forgot what you were asking after your rant. to me thanksgiving is a time to be with family, have a meal together, and be thankful for what we have. -which also involves donating food to those who don't have much. i see nothing wrong in this to be honest. your rant about black friday doesn't put things in perspective for me either apparently. black friday is kind of a joke to me. we were gonna go but i have been sick. the only thing i wanted to get anyways were winter coats for the kids vs is pretty good. we got those because someone else grabbed them for us anyways. but there are some people out there who don't go crazy for stuff. that's all it is anyways is stuff. so really i don't know what your purpose was here with your rant about thanksgiving and black friday but you should know there are simple folks out there who like to just be with family and thankful we can be. and i would be the first around here in my family to go off about our horrible history and how America came to be, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't have a nice relaxing day for family to be together.

  edit: sorry if i came off rude. i wasn't offended or trying to be offensive i just didn't understand what you were getting at. thanksgiving is a nice holiday in my opinion. but i think most other holidays are just old pagan rituals to be honest. and i kinda hate christmas. especially when my niece comes in saying "i have 9 presents under the tree and my cousins only have 4." i can't see why anyone could pull anything negative out of thanksgiving -in response to what you said about it being banned in other places. but i do understand that as America came to be there were a lot of ugly things that happened. thanksgiving seems like the only nice thing that came of it all. and maybe a reminder that no matter how hateful the invaders were the native americans had enough heart to care about them.

QUESTION:
If greed and fear are the main factors in spot gold pricing, would blog listing greed/fear factors be saleable?
This would be a daily blog, on a subscription basis, listing greed and fear factors operational at the time of publication. It would retail for around per month. It would arrive by e-mail to subscribers, or on their kindle machines.

It would contain only non-insider information. No information from inside any gold mining firm. No information from insider any bank.

Everything would be public data, but on a global basis, so when you get your e-mail, you get a greed book with every factor listed in order of importance, and you get a fear book with every factor listed in order of importance.

You are supposed to combine this information and analysis with your own insight and knowledge and develop a competitive trading edge that is personal and that gives you a fair advantage in the spot gold market, as a bullion trader, or as an ETF trader, or as a futures trader (calls and puts).

Would people pay per month for this? How about if it included bulletins in real time for major greed factor or fear factor events?

How much would the competitive advantage be worth to the average bullion trader, handling say a moderate portfolio of assets.

How about if the first 100 subscriptions were sold at a discount premised on the idea of giving honest endorsements that could be used in advertising (affidavits, but where the ads would just give the first name of the customer -- like Bill from New York, or Sally in Paris). Let them buy 6 months for half price -- see how the endorsements come in --- if they are good, pick out the best ones and use them for marketing.

In the second year, if the business is still up and running, new customers pay ,200 per year. Old customers get a one year extension on their original price (0/year). In the third year, same thing, price doubles for new customers, all old customers pay last year's price. So new customers in the third year pay ,400 for the year, and all the old customers pay ,200 for the year.

This is a pure service. There is no product. There is no anti-trust law that applies. Whatever pricing power exists is there because the service works well and people make money using it. The pricing power should be exercised strongly until it starts to result in a sub-optimal number of customers. The free cash flow should be used to hire more global research personnel to monitor greed factors and fear factors in real time, especially when the spot gold market is closed. So the morning report has huge competitive advantage impact on those who receive it and read it. They have to see the money they are making --- show them the money!! That's the world we live in today. OK good -- my question is how powerful is this business model?

If the person starting the business was an MBA/JD with 30 years experience trading gold, and the service was really very good, is there a better way to get the business up and running? Does anybody have a suggestion for a publisher besides Kindle, Google, Sony, Yahoo, and Microsoft?
The report of greed factors and fear factors is publicly available information to all persons who want to stay up all night and analyse what is happening in the world. The factors are also put in order of importance. That requires analysis. Analysis can be done skillfully or unskillfully. Let's assume that unskillfully done analysis is worth less than zero but that very skillfully done analysis is worth at least ,000 per day to a gold bullion trader. Let's also assume that there are at least 1000 businesses that make a lot of money by providing data and interpretational guidance to clients in real time -- so my idea is not completely new.

Not everybody knows everything at all times with correct weighting of its relative significance.

Why would an MBA/JD ask about a business model that contained no value proposition for the customer?

Just so a moron could offer an inane comment? I think not.

My questions does not go out to the morons, it goes out to the geniuses.

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  First of all, I can't believe I actually read all that. Your idea has a lot of merit in it. The big, gigantic, gargantuan, titan-sized problem of course is your effective analysis of all the factors involved in greed and fear. I believe that such information would need to be real-time for short-term traders and on a weekly basis for long-term traders. Again, the biggest problem is that pretty much every news item would affect fear and greed, and the affect is different on everybody. An effective method of analysis is not easy to come by.

  Another thing you need to solve is trust. You have an MBA/JD and over 30 years of experience trading, but so what? In an industry where everybody puts forth their all and only the geniuses shine, those credentials of yours form a foundation but you can't build your house on them. You need to be able to convince the largest trading companies like Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and others to use your service. Because what you are doing has never been done in a truly effective way, you will see skeptics everywhere. It will be hard to sell.

  Which leads us to price. Starting off, you should mention to your prospective clients that you are offering a limited introductory price. Don't give them the idea that your service is cheap. They need to know it is cheap only for now, and they should take advantage of that. Once you have credibility, I imagine that a reasonably effective real-time analysis would be worth upwards of ,000 a month. A very effective one could be worth upwards of 0,000 a year. Remember that greed and fear are the main driving sources of prices. The better your method of analysis and ability to explain said method, the more you can charge.

  This is an enormous undertaking.

QUESTION:
buying physical gold and silver?
i know its important to own physical gold,silver or both these days..but i am a new-bee.i have alot of questions.

1.i want to buy real physical gold and silver not on paper,,is this a good site to buy themwww.gainesvillecoins.com

2.difference between bullion,perth mint,modern coins pre 1933 and any other if there any

3.should i buy bars or coins or it doesn't matter and the important thing is how many oz of each u have.

4.this is probably the most stupidest question of all.. how do i sell it or covert into cash when i think its profitable.. where do i sell it..online?,bank?

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QUESTION:
Buying physical gold and silver?
i know its important to own physical gold,silver or both these days..but i am a new-bee.i have alot of questions.

1.i want to buy real physical gold and silver not on paper,,is this a good site to buy themwww.gainesvillecoins.com

2.difference between bullion,perth mint,modern coins pre 1933 and any other if there any

3.should i buy bars or coins or it doesn't matter and the important thing is how many oz of each u have.

4.this is probably the most stupidest question of all.. how do i sell it or covert into cash when i think its profitable.. where do i sell it..online?,bank?

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  nice idea
  i do it too, i invest in gold because it's a good promising investment better than stocks,bond and time deposit

QUESTION:
Rainforest Destruction—Who Should Be Accountable, and How?
Rainforest and wild habitat destruction in the tropical zones are occurring—at a rate equivalent to a suburban-sized yard disappearing each and every second of every day. We concern ourselves with such trivialities as an earth-friendly iPod Nano while countries in the equatorial zones allow wanton destruction in the forms of slash-and-burn agriculture and mercury-cyanide gold mining [the later rendering hectare-sized areas despoiled and poisoned so that one prospector can sell a Troy ounce of crude bullion to a frontier buying kiosk]. Where is the outrage toward the noble developing countries, when we in the so-called First World feel good because we placed our brown Riesling bottles into the correct bin? Why is it OK to allow massive climate influencing destruction because it is construed to be an internal matter? Just asking if perhaps we should also be angry at the countries where this daily, abject destruction occurs and is openly abetted. . . .

• ANSWER:
  The Brazilian Amazon Rain Forest is being destroyed at an alarming pace. Most environmentalists hate this.

  Brazil needs more farm land to grow the sugar for their ethanol. Most environmentalists love this.

  Does anybody see a disconnection here?

  "The authors found a 'biofuel carbon debt' is created when Brazil and other developing countries convert land in undisturbed ecosystems, such as rainforests, savannas, or grasslands, to biofuel production, and to crop production when agricultural land is diverted to biofuel production. This land use change releases more CO2 than the annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that these biofuels would provide by displacing fossil fuels.

  Among others, the study analyzed the case of Brazilian Cerrado being converted for sugarcane ethanol production. The biofuel carbon debt on converted Cerrado is estimated to be repaid in 17 years, the least amount of time of the scenarios that were analyzed, as for example, ethanol from US corn was estimated to have a 93 year payback time. The study conclusion is that the net effect of biofuel production via clearing of carbon-rich habitats is to increase CO2 emissions for decades or centuries relative to fossil fuel use." Wikipedia

QUESTION:
Silver investment help?
Hi all,

About 5 years ago, I purchased around 150 ounces of bullion silver at a local dealership. It cost me about 00 total.

Now prices are rising, and they are at the highest they have been in years, about .50 an ounce. I could sell my silver for around 00 now.

So, I need help from some people who know a little about how the gold and silver markets fluctuate. Is it advisable to sell now, or hold on to it and hope the prices continue to rise?

• ANSWER:
  Hold it. Silver will continue it's upward rise. Look to sell at to an ounce

QUESTION:
How do I buy silver quickly?
I do not have an account with anyone. Actually, I have no money in the market. I have studied and followed it for years. I know enough to realize what I risk if I decide to jump on silver with a couple grand I have in a piece of shit savings account. I have an idea of where I want the price to be when I buy. So, now my question. What do I need to do with minimal cost (fees) to be able to buy within a fairly short amount of time of the price I'm waiting for? I assume most investors aren't actually buying physical silver they can put their hands on. I don't think it matters much to me if I am either. Another one here.. if I have a gold and silver (very reputable... Tulsa Gold and Silver) shop near my house, is it a bad idea to buy bullion or coins from them, or do I need to have an account set up where I can click and buy in a timely manner.

*Note: I'm waiting for an apx. price range that is wider than what most people probably look for. I'm looking on holding on to all, or at least a big chunk, of what I buy for years (4-8 unless I see a major rise and point to sell). Even then I'm talking about selling maybe half. I really think I'm wanting to buy if/when I see a 7%-8% drop, then plan on holding it for 6 or 7 years. Sorry, I know I've got a lot going on in this question. Any answer, or even advice not covered in my question is appreciated. Thanks

• ANSWER:
  I would check out the Gold and Silver shop you can get some good buys rounds and bars are excellent and easy to sell. Many silver shops you can get great deals on junk 90% silver coins. I would stay away from old pours sterling there have been alot of counterfeits lately

QUESTION:
Is it really such a bad thing to clean your coins?
I recently inhereted my deceased Father's coin collection, so I'm very new to the hobby. All his coins are American coins, and many are almost pure silver or copper. Many of the other coins are either clad with silver, or made up of other types of metal. I plan to finish his collection and either keep it until I'm old and need money, or I'll pass it all down to another generation. My point is, I dont plan on selling any of the coins any time soon, if at all. I was unable to stop myself from cleaning all his Walking Liberty silver 1/2 dollars, but (so far) have resisted the urge to clean his Mercury dimes, Buffalo nickles, Franklin 1/2 dollars, Flying Eagle pennies, and Indian Head pennies. Some are very very old---AND very very dirty. Some of his nickels are even growing hard blue-green knots on them. To me, they are not at all pretty to look at but I've been told that cleaning your coins will reduce their value. How can that be? Why does it hurt the coins value to make it clean and shiney? It's still the same coin---with the same amount of silver (and whatnot). I also collect 99.99% pure gold and silver bullions and coins so I tend to look at this coin collection's value in terms more of the silver content than the numismatic value. I use a cream silver cleaner and soft cotton rag. I take my time and dont rub too hard. Am I putting tiny little abrasive scratches on the coins? If so, they are pretty latent because I cant see them! I would really love to clean up his entire collection, but first want to hear from other coin collectors with an opinion.
Why is it, Mr. Curious, that some people feel like they have to insult and offend the person who is asking an honest question? I'm not a "clean freak" that should give up my collection because I cant take care of it. It isnt a puppy, ya know. I couldnt care less if someone famous touched my money....you think they give a damn about whether or not I've touched THEIR money? Just by process of statistics, it's pretty much a certainty that many famous people have touched my coins. Their grease is no better than anyone else's. You must be one of those people who wouldnt wash your hand ever again if the President shook it. I asked a question so I can learn---not so I could be belittled by someone who is giddy about knowing something that someone else doesnt. I personally dont see any beauty in coins that are covered in dirt and finger grease, but I will resist the urge to clean them. I'll never understand how dirt makes something more valuable but if that's the way it is, so be it.

• ANSWER:
  Lets put the question into two parts depending upon the value of the coin(s). First - there are coins that have numismatic value because of what they are (key coins or what you would call - rare coins which may be worth quite a bit because of what they are) and those that have no numismatic value because of their date of mintage, place of mintage, what they are or condition (however condition may not affect the value of a key coin which may be worth a bit regardless of their condition). By cleaning the key coins, you probably will reduce their value which you really don't want to do for yourself and the coin collecting community. The other coins which are valued because of the metal in the coin might just as well be cleaned if that is what you want to do because their value is in the metal in them and cleaning will not affect their value - case in point, a silver quarter is worth so much depending upon the value of silver regardless of whether it is cleaned or not. I have many coins come into my shop which have been cleaned and I buy them for their silver value even if cleaned - this includes silver dollars, silver halves, silver quarters, silver 20 cent pieces (rare, please don't clean them), silver dimes, silver half dimes, silver III cent pieces, and silver nickels. If you want to clean them, please don't polish them with silver or copper polish as this puts a layer on the coin that definitely isn't wanted by anyone. Be easy on them - don't scratch them, don't use a mechanical polisher on them and save the elbow grease. They are a part of history and should be protected as such - but if you want them to shine, so be it.

QUESTION:
Buying Silver: Is This A Good Idea?
I recently decided to start purchasing one or more .999 one troy ounce silver bullion bars per month as an investment toward the future that would not take a big chunk out of my wallet. This month I purchased 3 of them to "start the collection." I was wondering how financially sound it would be to continue the pattern through the next 10 or so years ( providing the price doesn't skyrocket to near the cost of gold). I figure if all goes as planned, that by the 10 year mark I will have between 200-250 troy ounce bars of silver bullion. I watch the spot price on silver. I know that it is down at the moment, but figure (like the others in the precious metals list) that it will only go up as time goes on. I'm planning on keeping the obtained pieces through the next few decades (unless I could make a significant financial gain by selling it off at some point). It may be small bits of silver bullion here & there compared to some purchases, but I figure it's both easy on the wallet & economically safe (just in the off chance that the economy takes another dive into what would be the second Great Depression). So what do you think... Good/bad idea? Any tips/wisdom you have to offer are welcome.

• ANSWER:
  Silly idea. You have to store them, yo uwill pay fees to buy and sell, and they don't pay any dividends.

  Buy STOCKS and MUTUAL FUNDS, not hard assets.

QUESTION:
some world history questions!!! please help meee!!!?
NEEDS ANSWER FOR STUDY GUIDE! already tried to google them!!
MULTIPLE CHOICEE

Which of the following was NOT a reason the Triangular Trade was important?
Question options:
1)
Europe traded manufactured goods for West African slaves which were then taken to the Americas and traded for raw materials. These goods were shipped and sold in Europe. Europe made lots of money off this trade.
2)
Slavery of Africans was introduced and became a widespread institution
3)
Native Americans were exploited and killed as colonies were established
4)
Europe traded for slaves in the Americas and brought them back to Europe where they were used to produce finished goods.

The accumulation of gold bars that showed wealth is called:
Question options:
1)
commercialism
2)
mercantilism
3)
entrepreneurialism
4)
bullion

The primary components of the triangular trade involved all of the following EXCEPT
Question options:
1)
enslaved people from Africa.
2)
manufactured goods from Europe.
3)
raw materials from the Americas.
4)
porcelain and silk from Asia.

What was the Middle Passage?
Question options:
1)
Magellan's first circumnavigation around the world.
2)
Portion of the Atlantic Ocean between West Africa and the Americas used to transport slaves.
3)
Portion of the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and the Americas crossed by Christopher Columbus as he discovered the new world.
4)
Journey of East African slaves as they were forced to walk across the continent to the west coast where slave traders waited.

Which of the following BEST identifies the motivations for the explorers during the Age of Exploration?
Question options:
1)
Riches, Rewards, and Rivalries
2)
Gold, Glory, and God
3)
Freedom, Fighting, and Fashion
4)
Money, Money, and Money

The section of the Triangular trade involving the transportation of African slaves to the Americas was known as the:
Question options:
1)
Columbian Exchange
2)
Middle Passage
3)
Plantation System
4)
Negro Embargo

Which of the following people is credited with improving navigation techniques, cartography, and ship building?
Question options:
1)
Vasco da Gama
2)
Ferdinand Magellan
3)
Prince Henry the Navigator
4)
Sir Francis Drake

During the Age of Exploration, _____ brought in the best mapmakers, ship-builders, navigators and founded a school of navigation designed to help train excellent Portuguese sailors
Question options:
1)
King Ferdinand
2)
Vasco Balboa
3)
Prince Henry the Navigator
4)
John Cabot

How did the Pope solve the territorial dispute involving Spain and Portugal in 1494 (which resulted in the Treaty of Tordesillas)?
Question options:
1)
The Pope took all overseas lands from Spain and Portugal and gave them to the much more powerful Netherlands
2)
The Pope divided the globe in half and created a Line of Demarcation
3)
The Pope stated that the Europeans would only be allowed to colonize if they spread Christianity which Spain was willing to do, but Portugal was not willing to do
4)
The Pope stated that the Americas would belong to England and France and not Spain and Portugal because of the relationship the Pope had with those Christian monarchs

Which of the following was NOT a new navigation device that allowed explorers to travel more accurately?
Question options:
1)
Astrolabe
2)
Barometer
3)
Magnetic Compass
4)
Longitude and Latitude

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QUESTION:
How would I go about selling my 1855 Memorandum of Gold Bullion worth 25 oz of gold?
I have a 1855 Memorandum of gold bullion from the San Fransisco Mint that I would like to get top dollar. Could someone please let me know how to sell something like this? I also would like to know the value. I have digital scans I am willing to send if you think that could help. Thanks Again
Here is the link to the scans I have taken. Thanks Again

http://s787.photobucket.com/albums/yy159/ericstephenson/

• ANSWER:
  I would wait. I keep hearing repeatedly how the price of gold is going to go much higher.

QUESTION:
Can you still invest with a quarter or even a tenth of a gold bullion coin?
i was thinking of buying one or two bullion coins but i dont have 1400 for an oz bullion i can afford the tenth or quarter only right now but is this smart like i was thinking of keeping them for like ten years and selling them ..... what should i do or any advice on how to turn this into a profit?/

• ANSWER:
  The markup on the smaller bullion coins is a higher percentage of the coin's value than the markup on larger coins. That means that gold would need to go even higher before you break even.

  The fact is, nobody knows where gold is going to be in 10 years. The last time there was a big run-up in gold, in 1980, it got up to 0 an ounce, and a lot of people were saying it wasn't going to be long before it doubled to 00. Ten years later, it was about 0 an ounce.

  If you really want to put a couple of hundred dollars in precious metal, I'd look at silver. You can buy enough that the markup is going to be a smaller percentage, which reduces the risk that it will never get high enough for you to break even.

QUESTION:
Can you still invest with a quarter or even a tenth of a gold bullion coin?
i was thinking of buying one or two bullion coins but i dont have 1400 for an oz bullion i can afford the tenth or quarter only right now but is this smart like i was thinking of keeping them for like ten years and selling them ..... what should i do or any advice on how to turn this into a profit?/

• ANSWER:
  The answer to the basic question is yes, you can invest in small amounts of gold bullion. Just be aware that the premium above the quoted price of gold is higher on the smaller coins and bars. If you know where to buy and avoid the big name/big mark-up national dealers, you can buy one ounce coins for 3% to 10% over 'spot'. The very popular and affordable tenth-ounce coins run 10% - 20% higher.

  Whether or not the price of gold will be higher in ten years than right now is something no one can answer.

QUESTION:
What does it mean to sell my house for cash?
We need to sell our house quickly due to relocation. I've contacted a couple of those websites that offer to buy your house no matter the condition for cash. My house is in great condition and we know we're going to take a hit financially whether we try to sell it the 'old fashioned' way or otherwise (we've only had it a year and homes don't appreciate well here, even with a good market). My questions are these: What are the pros/cons of selling for cash? How do I pay off my mortgage if I get 'cash'? Will it affect my credit? Will I take a hit from the IRS? We really need to be out of here in about 5 weeks. Our house has been on the market now for about 2 months with little to no response - Texans and their irrational belief that any house with an upstairs master is not worth their time...
Please, any useful advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks to those who have reponded so far. First, yeah I know it won't be a big bag of cash with a dollar on it or anything, haha! Also, it's listed slightly below market value at this time and if we go any lower we will be selling it for less than we bought a year ago. Renting - we've got it listed in a couple of places, no interest in that either right now and it makes me nervous to rent when we'll be out of state.
Thanks for such great answers. I should totally take back what I said about Texas and their beliefs. I know prideful people in TX can be and honestly, I do understand the downstairs master thing, we just prefer to have all beds up and knew it would make for a difficult sell later on. We just didn't count on having to make it sell after just a year. I'm in Houston, by the way.

• ANSWER:
  When you sell for cash, you're getting money from someone who's not taking a mortgage. It doesn't make any difference, you're still getting money. You're not actually going to get a bag of cash, you'll still get a check. You're just not getting it from a mortgage company.

  So it doesn't make any difference at all. At your closing you'll give the "cash" to your mortgage holder and sign lots and lots of papers. Just as if you got the money from a buyer who was getting a mortgage.

  If you're not getting any interest in your house there's a reason: it's listed too high! Period. People think they can get what they think a house should be worth and are frequently disappointed. If you want to sell it, list it a the fair market value or a little less. If you're not getting any lookers and it's a good house then you're asking too much.

  Good luck!

QUESTION:
Can anyone recommend good and trusted selling websites where I can sell used DVDs for cash?
I have quite a lot of used DVDs that I want to sell for cash online, but I don't want to do it through e-bay or amazon as I want a quick sell in bulk. Any recommended sites?

• ANSWER:
  i would use ebid.net

  it only has specialist buyers

QUESTION:
How do I sell used cash registers?
I have about 10 Casio TK-7500 cash registers that I am looking to sell. Is anyone aware of a market for these other than just trying Ebay?

• ANSWER:
  You can try craigslist as well.. Huge audience and its free to post.. In addition, you wont have to ship the item, the person will come to you..

QUESTION:
How Do I Sell My Stock For Cash?
I inherited some stock from BG&E. I would like to kbnow where to sell for cash value. I'm not interested in purchasing or trading . Just the quickest way to cash the value.

• ANSWER:
  Your stock should be held in a brokerage account somewhere. You contact that broker and tell them to sell it for you. Now you have cash and tell them to issue you a check. If that is the only stock in the account, you would then close the account.

  Before you sell the stock, however, you might consider that PG&E shares pay dividiends. There are different issues, I found A-I shares, but each one pays currently more than .00 per share per year. Depending on how many shares you have, selling could be sort of like killing the Golden Goose.

QUESTION:
What sort of stuff can I sell to cash converters?
Need some quick cash, any amount would help even a fiver, so hoping to sell some stuff to them.

Never done it before though, so no idea what sort of stuff they'd want to buy?

Expensive headphones? Sat Nav's?

Can you give me some ideas? Thanks

• ANSWER:
  You can sell pretty much anything to cash converters, but do not expect to get a good price, it will be about half what you would reasonably expect.

  Yes expensive head phones and Sat Nav's would be a good thing to sell.

QUESTION:
Can you buy, sell, or cash park a domain name that is a trademark infringement?
I want to buy and sell domains. I thought about cash parking domain names but i don't know if that is possible if it is a domain infringement. Just to say i am willing to write on the first page of the domain name that it is not related in anyway with the original trademark?

• ANSWER:
  You can do that all right, but can you afford to? If the company has a copyright on their name (which obviously they will) they will come down on you like a ton of bricks and you will probably be liable for a large fine at the very least. Even if you stay away from names that are trademarks, you may be dicing with drama as, for example, Cadbury has tried to take official possession of the colour purple and Qantas owns a particular shade of red.

  You'll also probably find that most of the obvious ones are taken anyway. Domain parking is getting very crowded and with the proliferation of suffixes it's also getting less advantageous, but you can probably come up with something -- without stealing.

QUESTION:
Can you write off money lost in the stock market, did not sell or cash out?
Can you write off money lost in the stock market, we did not sell anything or cash anything out, just lost a large portion of our portfolio, can this be written off?

• ANSWER:
  no not until you sell have you lost money, before that it is all hypothetical, taxes are due only on realized gains not hypothetical.

QUESTION:
What stores sell cash boxes that you can lock?
You know those metal things that have like slots for coins and bills. People use them at like garage sales and stuff. Where can you buy them, other than online?

• ANSWER:
  Any office supply store sells them. So does Target.

QUESTION:
Want to sell gold for cash - Is it the good way to sell gold for cash?
I have of gold jewellery with me that is of no use for me. Should I sell my gold jewellery for Cash?

• ANSWER:
  before selling points to think and decide are:
  1)what is the use of money recovered from selling jewellery? personal need or investment in gold bonds?
  2)are you competent to sell jewellery in jewellery form ? or you have to sell it for the gold within it, after heavy discounts for obtaining pure gold.
  in india most jewellery is made of 22carat gold out of 24carat pure gold.in india on selling we procure pure gold about 80% of jewellery weight.suppose jewellery weight is 100gm.then we will get the amount equivalent to 80gm of pure gold.
  in case of 18carat jewellery you would recover about 65% .

QUESTION:
Can you sell a virgin mobile cell phone online for cash?
I have a barely used virgin mobile cell phone that I am not using because I have a t-mobile cell phone. But I don't want to jus have it sitting around. I would rather sell it for cash but I don't know where to do that at. Or what website to go to. Can anyone help?

• ANSWER:
  Yes you can re-sell it! CraigsList & E-Bay are good places to advertise those type of things. You probably won't get what you paid for it back..but something. If you still have all the packagsing you can possible return it to the store you purchased it at. I'm not sure of the policy of where you got it, but its worth a look at.

QUESTION:
How do I sell my car cash deal when the bank still has the tittle?
Nissan Financial has the tittle (,500). How do I sell my car now cash (,500) and get the title signed off and out of this car?

• ANSWER:
  That's what they call 'upside down' in a loan. You pay the difference to get rid of the car. Your better off keeping the car. After your finish paying , it's money saved! Keep the car for another year and have a down payment for a new one, in two years.

QUESTION:
Why would someone sell a positive cash flow real estate?
I don't understand why someone would sell a positive cash flow real estate. I found a whole bunch of properties. Some of them have tenants already inside.

What should I be weary about? What should I look for?
In addition:

It's a nice area. A college town. There are a couple foreclosures in the area and a couple people are selling houses that have a positive cash flow. Something is going on in that city.

• ANSWER:
  The investor may have other cash needs outside of that piece of real estate. An investment property requires a certain amount of equity and can be hard to refinance. Sometimes, selling it is the only way to get to your equity.

  If you can buy properties with postive cash flow, go for it!

  Good luck.

QUESTION:
Where can I sell my used young adult books for cash or even credit?
I have mountains of young adult books and since I no longer read them I would like to sell them for cash (preferably) or even credit. What is a program or place that is legitimate for doing this? I live in Maine by the way.

• ANSWER:
  I don't know if you have the chain up your way, but Half Priced Books buys used books.

QUESTION:
where can i sell back for cash my platinum rings in Malaysia?
Im a an emergency situation where is i need a cash immediately. i though want to sell back my platinum with diamond & white gold ring urgently. Anyone know where can i exchange it with cash in Malaysia because most of the shop wanted gold only. Please anyone help me.

• ANSWER:
  Well I would find a credible company online. Try someone like SellMyPlatinum.com

QUESTION:
have a home depot card and would like to sell if for cash.?
have a home depot card and would like to sell it for cash. any ideas on what is the best way to do that?

• ANSWER:
  To sell an unwanted gift card, look around on line. I did a search "gift card buyback" and got several hits. I added one I found so you would get an idea of what they are about. Good Luck, hope this helped.

QUESTION:
how old do you have to be to sell at cash converters and other retail stores?
I would like to sell stuff but I'm only 13 am I allowed to still sell it at jb hi fi and Cash converters???????

Please Help needed I have only 30 minutes to find Out!!!!!!!!!!

• ANSWER:
  drivers license

QUESTION:
Where to sell human hair in Seattle for cash?
I know someone who would like me to sell their hair for them because they are not able to at the moment, it is red hair and very long. They would like to sell for cash. I need ANSWERS! lol Thanks

• ANSWER:
  You can sell your hair at: http://hairbuyer.com

QUESTION:
Any places that I can sell my dresses to for cash? not online, stores?
in socal I have some dresses that I would like to sell for cash, any thrift stores? suggestions please?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Where do I sell krugerrands for cash in shrewsbury/birmingham?
I want to sell krugerrands for cash in either Shrewsbury or Birminham UK.

• ANSWER:
  I don't know about Shrewsbury, but in Birmingham I would suggest taking them to the jewellery quarter in Hockley. There are lots of places there that will buy gold and you may find somewhere that specialises in coins. If you take them into a 'normal' jewellers they may only offer you the scrap value.

  Remember you don't have to take the first quote you are given, shop around !

QUESTION:
BESIDES gamestop is there a place i can sell systems to for cash?
I dont want to sell my ds lite and psp to gamestop because they would only give me 30 dollars each. Is there another place i can sell them for cash?

• ANSWER:
  ebay or craigslist. at least 0 for each.

  GameTrader, GameStop, and EBgames will give you probably no more than 70 for both combined. They suck.

QUESTION:
What would be appropriate for scrap gold - sell it for cash or pawning it?
Hello can any one tell me please what would be more better for scrap gold,would I get more by pawning it or should I sell it for cash.

• ANSWER:
  price per gram for gold now days are high. so i'm suggesting to you just sell it, u get more money..thanks

QUESTION:
does anyone know if i can sell posters at cash converters?
I was to sell a couple of twilight and the jonas brothers posters at cash converters, but will they take them?

• ANSWER:
  you can usually sell anything with demand. so long as it's in good shape.
  try posting it on craigslist.com

QUESTION:
How do you sell or cash in a municipal bond?
I found a municipal bond that matured in 2007 and belonged to my grandfather, worth ,000 plus interest. Is the certificate itself worth cash? If so, how do you go about cashing it? Do I need to contact a broker?
I forgot to mention that my grandfather passed away in 2006.

• ANSWER:
  You have your choice - take it to a broker/dealer, or send it to the Trustee whose name appears on the front of the bond.
  If your going to use the Trustee, send them a copy and they will get you started. You will have to surrender the bond when all the paper work as been gathered.

  They will tell you what paper work you will need, and in most cases have some of it availabe )brokerage firms donot have the required documents you will need), some you will have to get from the municipality in which you grandfather died.

QUESTION:
Buy here and pay here auto places, can you sell you vehicle and get cash back instead of trading?
I want to sell my 98 dodge durango before I move its worth ,500 but i don't think someone will buy a truck with the gas prices like this. Any answers? or maybe suggests about where to sell it for cash ?

• ANSWER:
  you don't have the title, and you don't own it...you can't sell something you don't own.

QUESTION:
Where to sell clothes for cash?
Other than going to platos closet what are good clothing stores to sell at to get some cash back! I live in fort collins co so it needs to be around here. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Yes!
  Plato's Closet is really good.
  But you can try selling it at a flee market or Ebay.
  Those are the only places.

  Plato's Closet will give you little money for 0 jeans.
  I would sell it at a flee market better.
  But buying clothes at Plato's Closet is the best!
  (:

QUESTION:
How do I appraise and sell a cash generating website?
I have a website that brings in a steady 00 a month in profit. How does one go about trying to sell a website like this and how much is it worth? It is an online store if that makes a difference.

• ANSWER:
  The basic formula for your asking price is 1 year's revenue based on the average of your last 3 complete months. Here's a breakdown of the math:

  Let's pretend I am selling a site today on www.quikmarket.com First thing I need to do is look up my gross revenue for last 3 month. Let's look at the numbers:

  first month I made 00.00
  second month I made 50.00
  third monthI made 00.00

  So our monthly average is (2000 + 1850 + 2200) / 3 = 16.00

  We now take our monthly average and multiply it by 12 to give us a 1 year figure of ,200.00

  Now we have our ballpark figure: Our reasonable asking price is ,200.00 for this site.

  If this is an auction style site, you will probably have to specific a starting price and/or a reserve price and/or a BIN. also the website is worth more just like real estate, if its in a good neighborhood, like great domain name and has lost of potential for improvement then its worth more..

QUESTION:
What can a kid make to sell for cash?
I am trying to raise quite a large amount of money (let's just say it's over ,000) and I am only 13 years old. In my area, most typical kid business don't earn lots of money. What items can I actually make and sell locally for a nice profit? (I only have 0 at the moment that I raised to use to possibly used as starting expenses)

Any extra tips on how much I should sell, who I should sell to, or things like that are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

• ANSWER:
  lemonade?

QUESTION:
Is it possible to sell old dental work made of gold to a website that provides cash for gold?
I have some old dental work made of gold,I want to sell it,is it still possible to sell it online for cash?

• ANSWER:
  Yes, there are websites and companies that do this.

  I know a website that buys gold. You can get free information there, and see what it is worth. Gold is
  worth a lot these days.

  I suggest you to go with Pacebutlergold,they would provide cash for which your gold is worth.

QUESTION:
Is there a stock trading company which lets you sell and settle your cash profit the same day?
I'm with ameritrade and when I sell stocks, they make you wait three days until the cash settles, then you can use the profit to buy stocks again. Is there any stock trading company (etrade, scotttrade, charles schwab, fxcm) that doesn't do that?

• ANSWER:
  Some years ago, I occasionally sold stock and took the proceeds the NEXT day. When I needed cash right away, I would sell stock which is held in a cash account at the local office of a large full service broker. I do not know if there is a mechanism to do so in my discount brokerage account. (I will have to check that out for my own knowledge!)

  The order is to 'SELL FOR CASH'.

  Lets say you sell 100 shares of XYZ Corp at market price for cash, and the bid is per share. You pay the normal commission, plus the broker can buy the stock from you for a discount of 1/8 or 1/4 per share, depending upon how actively the stock is traded. So, your confirmation may reflect a sale price of only .75 per share. He can cut you a check right away.

  As I say, I haven't done this for some years, so you should stop in and ask at a large brokerage to see if that is still permitted.

QUESTION:
How to sell your electronics for cash?
I have a nintndo wii that I dont want and want to sell it to someone for cash. Also, I am only 15.

• ANSWER:
  Tell your friends at school, etc., that you want to sell it. They might know someone who wants to buy one.

QUESTION:
How do you sell a house for cash?
I just want to sell my house for cash. Can I just sign a quick claim deed over and be done with it? What are the closing costs for? Who are the closing costs paid to? Who is responsible for those? Does there have to be a contract?

• ANSWER:
  satarnag01 is correct. Just scribble the agreement somewhere and hand over a deed and accept the check. There will be some closing fees for recording the deed, if you choose to do that (recommended so it's public record that ownership passed to a new party), plus potentially some taxes due, but those are basically lienholders that you go pay, just as satarnag01 suggested.

  All the other stuff about using an escrow/closing company or attorney are just STRONGLY RECOMMENDED but not required for a legal transaction.

QUESTION:
Best place to sell my Tag Heuer Link Watch for cash in Manhattan?
I have a 2006 Tag Heuer Wristwatch that cost 00 new, I need to know the best place in Manhattan to sell it for cash.

• ANSWER:
  Did you go to the jewelry area in Manhattan? I think it's off of Sixth Ave., not sure. You're probably familiar with it.
  ak/a the diamond district.

QUESTION:
Where can i sell my yugioh cards for cash?
I want to sell my yugioh cards and turn them into cash. Besides eBay and Craigslist or Amazon, are there any websites without any bidding auctions that give you instant quotes for cards and let you sell them and get cash for them? Or are there any card stores near centreville or chantilly virginia that let you trade in your cards for cash? Thanks in advance guys.

• ANSWER:
  You could try going to your nearest pawnshop, but you might not get very much money for them.

QUESTION:
Does anyone know where I can sell new games for cash instead of selling them online?
I have a bunch of games new(sealed) and used that I don't want.I dont want to to go to the hassle of sipping snd so on. Is there a place where I can sell it in person and get cash money instead of credit???

• ANSWER:
  You can try Gamestop but they will only give you for the game and that all depends on the popularity of the game. You should try advertising to your friends on myspace.

QUESTION:
I want to sell two guitars for cash any one know where I can sell them?
I do not want to use the internet to sell them because it would be too much of a hassle. I want to sell them quickly for cash. I live in Nassau County in New York if that helps.

• ANSWER:
  Your best bet to get a decent price for them is in fact the internet using Craigslist.
  (Do not use eBay). Other than that, find a used guitar shop in your area and you might get a decent amount. Make sure the guitars and the fretboards are clean, and new strings helps too. Pawn shop is your last resort - low pay for your guitars though at a pawn shop.

QUESTION:
Where can I sell my GaiaOnline items for cash?
I have some rare items, but I hate what Gaia has become. Today is the first day I've been on for about a year now, and I found out my worthless inventory is actually worth about 11mill in Gaia Gold.

Is there anywhere I can go to sell these items for cash?

I know it's "against Gaia rules", but what do I care?

• ANSWER:
  currently there is no place you can do this. even if u could your items that total 11 million would probably only get you like fifty bucks. is that really worth it?

  your better off giving them away to your friends.

QUESTION:
Does anyone know of anything I can sell independently for extra cash?
I am a recent college graduate with a Business Marketing degree. I just got my first full time job in bank management. My job is great; it just doesn’t pay very well. I am looking for something I can sell independently to make a little extra cash each month. I am looking to sell something on the lines of health products/energy products. Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Check out the two library books by Robert G Allen, "Multiple Streams of Income" and "Multiple Streams of Internet Income" which will motivate you to find passive sources of income that won't interfere with your day job. It will offer various ways to supplement your income with legitimate money making opportunities. I am not talking about 60 cent at a time survey rewards. You've got the marketing degree enough to know how to present yourself and your products... get to your county offices and get a business license. It's not going to be easy and you're not going to make a million bucks but why not keep 100% percent of the profits from your endeavors after taxes???

QUESTION:
Would you sell your oldest converse if you were short on cash?
If someone approached you and offered you 0 for your oldest, most worn out dirty punky looking pair of chucks that you have had for years and you were short on cash would you sell?

• ANSWER:
  I would almost sell just about anything if short on cash.
  Well...expect maybe myself...

QUESTION:
Where can I sell Nexon Cash code by email?
I'm quitting Maple Story and I wanna sell some of these codes by email. However, ebay has a policy forbidding "informational products" or whatever. Is there a place I can put this on the market?

Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  sorry you can't

  .

QUESTION:
i am trying to make some extra cash selling high quality photos i need a place to sell them?
i am trying to make some extra cash selling high quality photos i need a place to sell them?
i am trying to make some extra cash selling high quality photos i have taken,i have looked at allot of online photo libarys, but there is not enough money in them, ass they are for amateurs, i need a place to sell them which gets allot of traffic and sells allot and is more for the skilled photograper

• ANSWER:
  Have you a sample of these "High quality photos". Who says they are 'High Quality'? Most photographers take on commissions for their salary, picture libaries are pocket money.

  Two of the best are iStockphoto and FotoLibra, they pay reasonable rates as they have publishing contacts and your images are sold on a per print run, rights reserved, basis. Never let Copyright Free sites sell your pics as you'll only get loose change.

  Chris

QUESTION:
Where to sell my iPod touch for cash?
I have a new iPod touch 8gb that I want to sell for cash but I want to make sure that someone has already tried it and actually got the money.

• ANSWER:
  Well you could sell it on:
  Ebay.com
  Craigslist.com
  or
  Amazon.com

QUESTION:
Where to sell ps2 and ps2 games for most cash?
i am planning 2 sell my ps2 and all of my games where can i sell it for the most money. i don't like vintage stock bcuz they offered me 6 dollars for mysims. RIPOFF so i want 2 know where i can sell it for most cash$$$

• ANSWER:
  Check In GameStop

QUESTION:
Should I sell cash out my investments? Recession on the way?
I only know the basics about investment.

I go through an investment firm that has given me the "optimal portfolio for my risk tolerance" and yet I have lost about 15% of my investments in the last quater.

Now I here Greenspan say we're on the edge of a recession. Does it make sense to just ride this out? Or should I take that cash, wait til this recession is over and then reinvest? Or should I just change investment firms / risk tolerance levels?

Any experienced inverstors have advice for a new guy?

• ANSWER:
  Perhaps you are right about getting out. But the way to get out is when your investments are up and not when they are down.

  It's too late to get out, when your investments are down that much. You may as well wait it out and benefit from any stock market rally.

  The stock market always goes up eventually. And all you need to do is wait long enough. Even the great stock market crash of 1929 didn't last forever.

QUESTION:
I want to sell my new car, is it fair to ask for 10k in cash?
I don't want to take any checks because you can get screwed in the process. The car is a 2007 Kia, I bought it for 15k, would it be fair to ask for 10k in cash when selling it?

• ANSWER:
  Never accept a personal check or any type of money order. Not many people feel safe carrying that kind of cash with them, even if it's from one bank to another.

  I would not think twice about accepting a bank draft or a wire transfer from a local lender. But I would conduct this transaction at my bank with a loan officer present. Sit down with the buyer and do all the paperwork in your bank.

  Don't sign over any documents until the funds are secured.

  As far as how much to sell the car for and what is a fair asking price, you need to consult the online price guides for an estimate of the vehicles value.

QUESTION:
where can i sell or get cash refund for bottles and cans in michigan?
i live in chicago and iam collecting plastic bottles and coke cans and i want to get cash money for these since it says on the top 10 cents cash refund in michigan ...is there any place in michigan where i can sell them too,,,,perhaps the closest to chicago like on the border of indiana and michigan...any info would be a great help..thanks

• ANSWER:
  That is illegal. Only cans and bottles bought in Michigan can be returned in Michigan.

QUESTION:
How do I sell my blood for cash?
I'm 20 and I'm trying to earn money to invest. I'd like to sell my blood and use the cash to make some investments which will help my future aspirations. I'd like to sell 10 vials of my blood every 3-6 months. How can I do begin finding someone or some place that wants to buy my healthy blood. I don't drink, don't smoke, don't take any prescription medicines, I have no blood disorders, and I have no diseases, so my blood is grade-A blood.

• ANSWER:
  umm thats illegal but if you go to a research center they and say you are interested in medical expirements they will hire you to be a test subject for drug trials and such. you can make quite alot of money off of that

QUESTION:
Where is a place that I can sell stuff and get cash?
Where is a place that I can sell stuff and get cash, not using a credit card?? Please help, your answers are appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  ebay!!

QUESTION:
Is it illegal for a business to buy stolen cell phones for cash and re-sell them?
My cell phone was stolen so I called this place that buys cell phones for cash. I asked them if they checked the serial number on the phone to see whether or not it was stolen before buying the phone. The guy told me they still buy the phone if it is stolen, and they re-sell the phone as "flashable." Is this illegal?

• ANSWER:
  Yes, that indeed is illegal, but as you have learned, it happens all the time. Cops have more on their hands to do than worrying about stolen cell phones.

QUESTION:
Can you sell used games/ game consoles at gamestop for Cash?
I have an xbox 360 that i just got back from microsoft. My old one got the red ring of death and i sent it in to get fixed. They ended up just giving me a new xbox that i have turned on maybe once or twice. Can i go to Gamestop and sell the xbox for cash? And i have a few games and controllers i want to sell to them as well. Would they take those for cash as well?

• ANSWER:
  Yes they will for all of that. That's why you see so many used things in the store. You obviously won't get the full price for all it's stuff (they have to make profit $$$). Here's how it works. Let's hypothetically say you had something worth about 0 dollars, you bring it in, and they state, "Okay! Here's 60 dollars in store credit!" (store credit being 60 dollars off your next purchase), You then say, "Wait, can I get cash?", they will reply with yes, and hand you 30 dollars. You get from 150, to 60, to 30. Not good. Instead just try to sell it in a garage sale, ebay, craig's list, the list continues. You can auction it on ebay for full price, if not more. But if you still have your heart set on gamestop, why not trade it in for the new one?

QUESTION:
Where can I sell my laptop for cash?
I need some cash hence I am willing to sell my Dell laptop. Do you know shops which buys used laptops in Melbourne? Of course Cash Converters are worst since they are offering 0 for my laptop which i bought for 00. Thanks.

• ANSWER: