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breanne

breanne

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I am Canadian looking to sell my EGD, I was wondering if any other Canadian has sold something internationally, and what methods were used for payment etc.

Thank you!
 
I used Paypal. I won’t sell internationally again. You need to complete Customs forms, declare the value and pay for insurance. The shipping is very expensive.

I plan to consign my things through local estate jeweler or estate auction.
 
chere said:
I used Paypal. I won’t sell internationally again. You need to complete Customs forms, declare the value and pay for insurance. The shipping is very expensive.

I plan to consign my things through local estate jeweler or estate auction.
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I was actually talking about that today, could cost 3-500$

Where abouts are you? I'm in Toronto for school, but from Ottawa. Commute back and forth.
 
I'm curious to know how you insure jewelry for international shipping, @breanne.
 
@breanne -- have you confirmed there are no exceptions/limitations in insurance coverage for jewelry/diamonds/gemstones in the Canadian major shipping companies?

In the US, for example, to my knowledge neither FedEx nor UPS offer insurance coverage to consumers shipping jewelry/diamonds, and USPS has different rules/exceptions/limitations depending on destination country. For some countries, USPS requires jewelry/stones to be shipped only by international registered mail which limits insurance liability to something like $48.00! Sometimes people pay for insurance coverage and ship the item, but if they had to make a loss claim to the shipper, their claim would be denied if the item shipped was an exception....

Anyway, good luck with your listing/sale!
 
marymm said:
@breanne -- have you confirmed there are no exceptions/limitations in insurance coverage for jewelry/diamonds/gemstones in the Canadian major shipping companies?

In the US, for example, to my knowledge neither FedEx nor UPS offer insurance coverage to consumers shipping jewelry/diamonds, and USPS has different rules/exceptions/limitations depending on destination country. For some countries, USPS requires jewelry/stones to be shipped only by international registered mail which limits insurance liability to something like $48.00! Sometimes people pay for insurance coverage and ship the item, but if they had to make a loss claim to the shipper, their claim would be denied if the item shipped was an exception....

Anyway, good luck with your listing/sale!
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Yes, that's how I unfortunately found out the cost. I also have it insured with jewelers mutual.
 
Your finding confirms my experience, that one needs to have third-party insurance to ship from Canada. The major couriers have very low limits, and at one point I was told that Canada Post didn't ship jewelry at all.

Best wishes for a speedy sale!
 
You are living/commuting between/in two big markets. Have you not considered selling with estate vendors locally ? Lots of options.
 
canuk-gal said:
You are living/commuting between/in two big markets. Have you not considered selling with estate vendors locally ? Lots of options.
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I’d be open to that, I don’t know much about it to be honest. It would seem simpler with all the additional fees required.

How/where do I look into that?
 
breanne said:
I’d be open to that, I don’t know much about it to be honest. It would seem simpler with all the additional fees required.

How/where do I look into that?
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There's so many options! Dupuis, Van Rijk Estate Jewellers or Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers come to mind. Try searching "Estate Jewellers" and your city.

Get an independent appraisal first. I use Gem Lab in Toronto.
 
chere said:
There's so many options! Dupuis, Van Rijk Estate Jewellers or Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers come to mind. Try searching "Estate Jewellers" and your city.

Get an independent appraisal first. I use Gem Lab in Toronto.
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I actually have an appraisal from gem lab!

So I will definitely look into what you suggested !
 
yes.

Oliver's jewellery, Cynthia Findlay. options.
 
canuk-gal said:
yes.

Oliver's jewellery, Cynthia Findlay. options.
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Thank you greatly! I will certainly poke around tomorrow at these options.

How does it normally work with these types of places? You inquire if they wish to purchase?
 
breanne said:
Thank you greatly! I will certainly poke around tomorrow at these options.

How does it normally work with these types of places? You inquire if they wish to purchase?
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For example, Dupuis has a "request online quote" option on their contact page as does Oliver's Jewellery. I would think most estate vendors have this format.

Good luck!

cheers--Sharon
 
canuk-gal said:
For example, Dupuis has a "request online quote" option on their contact page as does Oliver's Jewellery. I would think most estate vendors have this format.

Good luck!

cheers--Sharon
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Thank you greatly! I did just put in a "request online."

Have you ever worked with The Diamond Shopper? That is who will be bringing in my stones! Hopefully in a couple weeks when I'm done exams :D
 
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