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Post by kingson on Apr 15, 2024 13:37:25 GMT -5
Hello friends, I know someone who desperately wants to get rid of her recently deceased father's cabochon collection. It's quite big. I have seen this collection and can tell you that it's full of lots of beautiful cabs. Malachite, Montana Moss agates, turquoise, picture jasper to name a few. I'm guessing the total number of pieces is in the thousands. She lives in Longmont, Colorado, which is the Denver-Metro area. Can anyone advise me on how she can find someone who might be interested in buying the collection? Thanks.
Marc
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 15, 2024 15:14:32 GMT -5
Cabs and Slabs site on Facebook.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 15, 2024 15:37:05 GMT -5
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Post by Tommy on Apr 15, 2024 16:05:40 GMT -5
Hello friends, I know someone who desperately wants to get rid of her recently deceased father's cabochon collection. It's quite big. I have seen this collection and can tell you that it's full of lots of beautiful cabs. Malachite, Montana Moss agates, turquoise, picture jasper to name a few. I'm guessing the total number of pieces is in the thousands. She lives in Longmont, Colorado, which is the Denver-Metro area. Can anyone advise me on how she can find someone who might be interested in buying the collection? Thanks. Marc Hi Marc, do you have the opportunity to get some pictures of the collection? Someone suggested cabs and slabs on FB which isn't a bad idea. The economics of selling a collection say that selling it in bulk will bring the least amount of money but if she (or you) has the patience to part it out that would be the way to go.
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Post by hplcman on Apr 15, 2024 16:31:26 GMT -5
Hello friends, I know someone who desperately wants to get rid of her recently deceased father's cabochon collection. It's quite big. I have seen this collection and can tell you that it's full of lots of beautiful cabs. Malachite, Montana Moss agates, turquoise, picture jasper to name a few. I'm guessing the total number of pieces is in the thousands. She lives in Longmont, Colorado, which is the Denver-Metro area. Can anyone advise me on how she can find someone who might be interested in buying the collection? Thanks. Marc Hi Marc, do you have the opportunity to get some pictures of the collection? Someone suggested cabs and slabs on FB which isn't a bad idea. The economics of selling a collection say that selling it in bulk will bring the least amount of money but if she (or you) has the patience to part it out that would be the way to go. I found that out with my grandma's coin collection. It was more of a hassle selling some of it individually, but I made more money doing it that way.
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 15, 2024 16:42:59 GMT -5
When you go to sell, make sure to take good,clear photos of each and give measurements (length, width and thickness).
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Post by catmandewe on Apr 15, 2024 17:39:04 GMT -5
I have a few contacts that may be interested. Do you know what she wants for the collection?
Tony
PS you can take it to PM or call me if you dont want to air it out on the internet.
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Post by realrockhound on Apr 15, 2024 18:17:17 GMT -5
She got a price in mind?
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Post by kingson on Apr 15, 2024 18:33:40 GMT -5
Hello friends, I know someone who desperately wants to get rid of her recently deceased father's cabochon collection. It's quite big. I have seen this collection and can tell you that it's full of lots of beautiful cabs. Malachite, Montana Moss agates, turquoise, picture jasper to name a few. I'm guessing the total number of pieces is in the thousands. She lives in Longmont, Colorado, which is the Denver-Metro area. Can anyone advise me on how she can find someone who might be interested in buying the collection? Thanks. Marc Hi Marc, do you have the opportunity to get some pictures of the collection? Someone suggested cabs and slabs on FB which isn't a bad idea. The economics of selling a collection say that selling it in bulk will bring the least amount of money but if she (or you) has the patience to part it out that would be the way to go. They definitely don't want to part it out. They just want to get rid of it all. I don't think they're very concerned about getting their money's worth. Somebody could get a great deal if they offered a few thousand (I'm guessing). Maybe 5K? I'll see if they can send me some photos that I can pass along.
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Post by kingson on Apr 15, 2024 18:35:59 GMT -5
They're pretty clueless as to value. They just want to get rid of them. I'm thinking a few grand might be enough for them. I'm having her send me photos so I can give you all an idea of what you're looking at.
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Post by Tommy on Apr 15, 2024 19:28:22 GMT -5
They're pretty clueless as to value. They just want to get rid of them. I'm thinking a few grand might be enough for them. I'm having her send me photos so I can give you all an idea of what you're looking at. Can't wait to see them hopefully and if you get photos and need help posting them let us know.
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Post by kingson on Apr 16, 2024 12:43:50 GMT -5
They're pretty clueless as to value. They just want to get rid of them. I'm thinking a few grand might be enough for them. I'm having her send me photos so I can give you all an idea of what you're looking at. Can't wait to see them hopefully and if you get photos and need help posting them let us know.
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Post by kingson on Apr 16, 2024 12:50:10 GMT -5
I keep getting a message that "upload preset not found" when trying to upload photo. Help please.
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Post by kingson on Apr 16, 2024 13:03:06 GMT -5
I should add that the collection includes finished jewelry in silver. I'm in way over my head with regard to valuing what they have. I'm encouraging her to make an inventory so I can better inform everyone. And photos, of course.
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Post by Tommy on Apr 16, 2024 14:14:43 GMT -5
I keep getting a message that "upload preset not found" when trying to upload photo. Help please. Marc Hi Marc, to use the free shared Cloudinary account to upload photos there are two fields in your forum profile that have to be edited. The instructions are found here: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/99564
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Post by kingson on Apr 16, 2024 14:36:10 GMT -5
These are a couple of pieces I bought. The large one is 1.5" x 1.25", the small one 1 x .75. Each is 5mm thick.
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Post by realrockhound on Apr 16, 2024 14:53:05 GMT -5
Looks like Brazilian agate and a lil disaster peak picture jasper
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Post by kingson on Apr 16, 2024 17:38:36 GMT -5
These are samples of the folks who want to sell their collection. Thousands of cabs.
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Post by Tommy on Apr 16, 2024 21:52:15 GMT -5
These are samples of the folks who want to sell their collection. Thousands of cabs. Thanks for the peek Marc. Looks like a skilled cut on both cabochons. It sounds like the best advice anyone could give your friend has been given by you - inventory and photos of the collection are a great place to start.
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Post by roy on Apr 17, 2024 12:09:24 GMT -5
Hello friends, I know someone who desperately wants to get rid of her recently deceased father's cabochon collection. It's quite big. I have seen this collection and can tell you that it's full of lots of beautiful cabs. Malachite, Montana Moss agates, turquoise, picture jasper to name a few. I'm guessing the total number of pieces is in the thousands. She lives in Longmont, Colorado, which is the Denver-Metro area. Can anyone advise me on how she can find someone who might be interested in buying the collection? Thanks. Marc thats tough one check with local dealers may be or gem club to see when the local shows might be see if she can get in that
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