Dear Pete, What you have here is a Singer 99K hand crank sewing machine. These sewing machines were manufactured in large quantities. They are not really collectible. If this Singer 99K came with some rare badge or rare decals, it would be a whole different story... Thus, if it's in working conditioRead more
Dear Pete,
What you have here is a Singer 99K hand crank sewing machine. These sewing machines were manufactured in large quantities. They are not really collectible.
If this Singer 99K came with some rare badge or rare decals, it would be a whole different story…
Thus, if it’s in working condition and no crucial details are missing, its market value is around £40 – £50.
Singer 99K that is in perfect condition (incl. case) and fully serviced can fetch £120 – £160.
Dear Matthew, To the best of my knowledge, The New Yorker Sewing Machine Company has been established in 1956, and their machines are not very popular among collectors. I doubt it has any value as a collectible. However, straight stitch New Yorker sounds like a semi-industrial machine. Thus, it mighRead more
Dear Matthew,
To the best of my knowledge, The New Yorker Sewing Machine Company has been established in 1956, and their machines are not very popular among collectors. I doubt it has any value as a collectible.
However, straight stitch New Yorker sounds like a semi-industrial machine. Thus, it might have some value for a professional seamstress.
I hope this helps.
Yes, unfortunately they are :( No idea whether it has to do anything with Covid... Although most likely it does for prices started to go up shortly after this nightmare of a virus reached pandemic level. Sincerely, Anna
Yes, unfortunately they are 🙁 No idea whether it has to do anything with Covid… Although most likely it does for prices started to go up shortly after this nightmare of a virus reached pandemic level.
Dear Ellen, In my humble opinion, Majorica pearls are not worth the price. You can get a nice strand of natural freshwater pearls for the same price. So, why would you buy some man-made imitation made of cheap glass and God knows what else when there are better alternatives? Sincerely, Anna
Dear Ellen,
In my humble opinion, Majorica pearls are not worth the price. You can get a nice strand of natural freshwater pearls for the same price. So, why would you buy some man-made imitation made of cheap glass and God knows what else when there are better alternatives?
Dear Nena, I agree with @Editor that it's not necessarily a scam. However, there is a great chance it is. Consider this: I have been on eBay since 2004, have bought from hundreds of sellers, and I can recall only one honest seller hiding bidders' identities. He was doing it 15 years ago and he stillRead more
Dear Nena,
I agree with Editor that it’s not necessarily a scam. However, there is a great chance it is. Consider this: I have been on eBay since 2004, have bought from hundreds of sellers, and I can recall only one honest seller hiding bidders’ identities. He was doing it 15 years ago and he still does. No idea why… The rest were scammers employing hidden identities for the ease of shill bidding. Thus, the chances that you will stumble upon an honest seller hiding bidders’ identities are close to zero.
Dear Josh, Unfortunately, @GemCollector is absolutely right. If you see a gemstone with a KGCL gem lab certificate, that's the biggest red flag you could imagine. These certificates come with a 100% warranty that a gemstone is fake. I have seen hundreds of these certificates, and all the "gemstones"Read more
Dear Josh,
Unfortunately, GemCollector is absolutely right. If you see a gemstone with a KGCL gem lab certificate, that’s the biggest red flag you could imagine. These certificates come with a 100% warranty that a gemstone is fake. I have seen hundreds of these certificates, and all the “gemstones” were no gemstones at all.
Dear Ellen, The short answer is no, emeralds and topazes are not natural in this bracelet. These all are synthetic, man-made stones. More importantly, this bracelet is not made of 925 silver. If you scroll down a bit, you will see in the details that it is "made of bronze". Thus, the seller is actuaRead more
Dear Ellen,
The short answer is no, emeralds and topazes are not natural in this bracelet. These all are synthetic, man-made stones. More importantly, this bracelet is not made of 925 silver. If you scroll down a bit, you will see in the details that it is “made of bronze”. Thus, the seller is actually lying in the title to grab your attention and then telling the truth in the details. Not very nice of him…The worst part, however, is stating it is “Emerald gemstone” in the details. Liar, liar, liar! Who would set natural emeralds in a cheap bronze bracelet? Nobody! To cut a long story short, this is a piece of cheap costume jewelry worth $5 or so.
@Freddie, you are absolutely right in that this bracelet is not antique. It's a piece of contemporary jewelry, and you have to be crazy to pay 900 EUR for it! Melany, if you want to get such a bracelet at a "normal" price, check out egemdiamond and gemsporium on eBay. It's actually one and the sameRead more
Freddie, you are absolutely right in that this bracelet is not antique. It’s a piece of contemporary jewelry, and you have to be crazy to pay 900 EUR for it!
Melany, if you want to get such a bracelet at a “normal” price, check out egemdiamond and gemsporium on eBay. It’s actually one and the same seller with two profiles. They have these cobra bangles for sale from time to time. They come in different designs – with rubies only, with emeralds only, and with mixed gemstones.
I hope this helps.
There is at least one serious problem with the certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers - their Estimated Retail Values are highly inflated. As a matter of fact, they have nothing to do with the reality. On average, these estimates are 30 to 50 times higher than the market value of the respectivRead more
There is at least one serious problem with the certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers – their Estimated Retail Values are highly inflated. As a matter of fact, they have nothing to do with the reality. On average, these estimates are 30 to 50 times higher than the market value of the respective item.
I know, 30 to 50 times seems totally crazy. And it actually is but even that’s not their “greatest achievement”. I have seen certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers with the Estimated Retail Value as much as 400 times the true market value!!!
How much is a Singer 99K sewing machine worth?
Anna
Dear Pete, What you have here is a Singer 99K hand crank sewing machine. These sewing machines were manufactured in large quantities. They are not really collectible. If this Singer 99K came with some rare badge or rare decals, it would be a whole different story... Thus, if it's in working conditioRead more
Dear Pete,
What you have here is a Singer 99K hand crank sewing machine. These sewing machines were manufactured in large quantities. They are not really collectible.
If this Singer 99K came with some rare badge or rare decals, it would be a whole different story…
Thus, if it’s in working condition and no crucial details are missing, its market value is around £40 – £50.
Singer 99K that is in perfect condition (incl. case) and fully serviced can fetch £120 – £160.
Best regards, Anna
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Anna
Hello, Heather! Do you mean a Henry Stuart sewing machine? It would be great if you could add an image. Sincerely, Anna
Hello, Heather!
Do you mean a Henry Stuart sewing machine? It would be great if you could add an image.
Sincerely, Anna
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Anna
Dear Matthew, To the best of my knowledge, The New Yorker Sewing Machine Company has been established in 1956, and their machines are not very popular among collectors. I doubt it has any value as a collectible. However, straight stitch New Yorker sounds like a semi-industrial machine. Thus, it mighRead more
Dear Matthew,
To the best of my knowledge, The New Yorker Sewing Machine Company has been established in 1956, and their machines are not very popular among collectors. I doubt it has any value as a collectible.
However, straight stitch New Yorker sounds like a semi-industrial machine. Thus, it might have some value for a professional seamstress.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely, Anna
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Anna
Yes, unfortunately they are :( No idea whether it has to do anything with Covid... Although most likely it does for prices started to go up shortly after this nightmare of a virus reached pandemic level. Sincerely, Anna
Yes, unfortunately they are 🙁 No idea whether it has to do anything with Covid… Although most likely it does for prices started to go up shortly after this nightmare of a virus reached pandemic level.
Sincerely, Anna
See lessAre Majorica pearls real? Are they wort the price?
Anna
Dear Ellen, In my humble opinion, Majorica pearls are not worth the price. You can get a nice strand of natural freshwater pearls for the same price. So, why would you buy some man-made imitation made of cheap glass and God knows what else when there are better alternatives? Sincerely, Anna
Dear Ellen,
In my humble opinion, Majorica pearls are not worth the price. You can get a nice strand of natural freshwater pearls for the same price. So, why would you buy some man-made imitation made of cheap glass and God knows what else when there are better alternatives?
Sincerely, Anna
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Anna
Dear Nena, I agree with @Editor that it's not necessarily a scam. However, there is a great chance it is. Consider this: I have been on eBay since 2004, have bought from hundreds of sellers, and I can recall only one honest seller hiding bidders' identities. He was doing it 15 years ago and he stillRead more
Dear Nena,
I agree with Editor that it’s not necessarily a scam. However, there is a great chance it is. Consider this: I have been on eBay since 2004, have bought from hundreds of sellers, and I can recall only one honest seller hiding bidders’ identities. He was doing it 15 years ago and he still does. No idea why… The rest were scammers employing hidden identities for the ease of shill bidding. Thus, the chances that you will stumble upon an honest seller hiding bidders’ identities are close to zero.
Sincerely, Anna
See lessAre KGCL gem lab certificates trustworthy?
Anna
Dear Josh, Unfortunately, @GemCollector is absolutely right. If you see a gemstone with a KGCL gem lab certificate, that's the biggest red flag you could imagine. These certificates come with a 100% warranty that a gemstone is fake. I have seen hundreds of these certificates, and all the "gemstones"Read more
Dear Josh,
Unfortunately, GemCollector is absolutely right. If you see a gemstone with a KGCL gem lab certificate, that’s the biggest red flag you could imagine. These certificates come with a 100% warranty that a gemstone is fake. I have seen hundreds of these certificates, and all the “gemstones” were no gemstones at all.
Sincerely, Anna
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Anna
Dear Ellen, The short answer is no, emeralds and topazes are not natural in this bracelet. These all are synthetic, man-made stones. More importantly, this bracelet is not made of 925 silver. If you scroll down a bit, you will see in the details that it is "made of bronze". Thus, the seller is actuaRead more
Dear Ellen,
The short answer is no, emeralds and topazes are not natural in this bracelet. These all are synthetic, man-made stones. More importantly, this bracelet is not made of 925 silver. If you scroll down a bit, you will see in the details that it is “made of bronze”. Thus, the seller is actually lying in the title to grab your attention and then telling the truth in the details. Not very nice of him…The worst part, however, is stating it is “Emerald gemstone” in the details. Liar, liar, liar! Who would set natural emeralds in a cheap bronze bracelet? Nobody! To cut a long story short, this is a piece of cheap costume jewelry worth $5 or so.
Best regards, Anna
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Anna
@Freddie, you are absolutely right in that this bracelet is not antique. It's a piece of contemporary jewelry, and you have to be crazy to pay 900 EUR for it! Melany, if you want to get such a bracelet at a "normal" price, check out egemdiamond and gemsporium on eBay. It's actually one and the sameRead more
Freddie, you are absolutely right in that this bracelet is not antique. It’s a piece of contemporary jewelry, and you have to be crazy to pay 900 EUR for it!
Melany, if you want to get such a bracelet at a “normal” price, check out egemdiamond and gemsporium on eBay. It’s actually one and the same seller with two profiles. They have these cobra bangles for sale from time to time. They come in different designs – with rubies only, with emeralds only, and with mixed gemstones.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely, Anna
See lessAre jewelry certificates issued by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers credible?
Anna
There is at least one serious problem with the certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers - their Estimated Retail Values are highly inflated. As a matter of fact, they have nothing to do with the reality. On average, these estimates are 30 to 50 times higher than the market value of the respectivRead more
There is at least one serious problem with the certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers – their Estimated Retail Values are highly inflated. As a matter of fact, they have nothing to do with the reality. On average, these estimates are 30 to 50 times higher than the market value of the respective item.
I know, 30 to 50 times seems totally crazy. And it actually is but even that’s not their “greatest achievement”. I have seen certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers with the Estimated Retail Value as much as 400 times the true market value!!!
Regards, Anna
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