Guides to selling and pawning luxury items
What shops look for, what they pay, and how to check an item before you go in. 33 guides, from gold chains to Rolex watches to inherited jewelry.
Gold and precious metals
How to Sell Gold
Complete guide to selling gold — jewelry, scrap, coins, and bullion. Every channel compared with current pricing.
How to Sell Scrap Gold
Scrap gold pricing, karat values, where to sell, and how to avoid common gold-buying scams.
Selling Broken Gold Jewelry
Broken gold still has value — how melt value works, where to sell, and what to expect.
How to Sell Platinum Jewelry
Platinum vs gold pricing, purity grades, current market prices, and best buyers in 2026.
Diamonds
How to Sell Diamonds
The complete 2026 guide to selling diamonds — 4 Cs, GIA certification, every selling channel, and what to expect.
How to Pawn a Diamond
How pawn shops evaluate diamonds, what affects your offer, and how to prepare for the best deal.
Cash for Diamonds
Where to sell diamonds for the best price — pawnbrokers, jewelers, and online buyers compared.
How to Sell Loose Diamonds
Maximize your return on loose diamonds — GIA certification, dealer networks, and pricing explained.
Luxury watches
How to Sell a Luxury Watch
The complete 2026 guide to selling luxury watches — every brand, every channel, and how to get the best price.
How to Tell If a Rolex Is Real
8-point visual inspection checklist to spot fake Rolex watches — cyclops, rehaut, serial numbers, and more.
Where to Sell a Rolex
Every Rolex selling channel compared — dealers, Chrono24, pawnbrokers, consignment, and private sales.
Where to Sell an Omega Watch
Speedmaster, Seamaster, and more — best channels and expected values for selling Omega watches.
Fine jewelry
Where to Sell Jewelry
Every option compared — jewelers, pawn shops, consignment, online buyers, and auction houses for selling fine jewelry.
How to Pawn an Engagement Ring
A practical guide to pawning an engagement ring — what to expect and how to protect yourself.
How to Sell Inherited Jewelry
A thoughtful guide to selling inherited jewelry — appraisals, tax implications, and fair value.
Where to Sell Tiffany Jewelry
Complete guide to selling Tiffany pieces — resale values by collection, best channels, and tips.
Where to Sell Cartier Jewelry
Love bracelet, Tank watch, and more — resale values and best selling channels for Cartier.
How to Sell Estate Jewelry
Sell estate jewelry without getting ripped off — appraisals, tax implications, and channel comparison.
How to Sell Antique Jewelry
Art Deco, Victorian, and Edwardian pieces — valuation, specialist buyers, and getting fair prices.
Designer bags
Where to Sell Designer Bags
Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and more — every resale channel compared with value retention by brand.
How to Pawn a Designer Bag
Which designer bags hold their value? Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton — pawn vs. consignment compared.
Where to Sell a Louis Vuitton Bag
Best channels for selling LV bags — Rebag, FASHIONPHILE, pawn shops, and consignment compared.
Spotting fakes
How to Authenticate Luxury Items
The complete guide to authenticating luxury watches, designer bags, diamonds, and gold — DIY methods and professional services.
Rolex Serial Number Lookup
Find your Rolex serial number, decode the production year, and learn how to verify authenticity by serial.
How to Tell If Gold Is Real
7 tests to check if your gold is real — magnet, density, acid, hallmark, and more. Spot fakes before selling.
How to Test Gold at Home
7 DIY gold tests using household items — magnet, density, ceramic, vinegar, and more. No special equipment needed.
How to Tell If a Diamond Is Real
8 tests to verify if your diamond is real — fog test, diamond tester, UV light, GIA check, and more.
How to Tell If a Chanel Bag Is Real
10-point authentication checklist for Chanel bags — serial stickers, quilting, CC lock, hardware, and more.
Gold Purity Test: How to Check Karat
5 methods to test gold purity — acid test, electronic tester, XRF, hallmark reading, and fire assay compared.
Jewelry Hallmarks & Stamps Explained
Decode jewelry stamps — gold karat marks, silver fineness, platinum stamps, maker's marks, and plating codes.
How to Authenticate Louis Vuitton
Date codes, microchips, canvas alignment, and hardware — the complete LV authentication checklist.