Selling jewellery/getting it valued before moving? Anywhere I can do it near Sydney?

[delicatepotatoe]

I have some expensive inherited jewellery that I'd like to sell to get some funds that would help me with my move back to the UK. Is there somewhere I can sell them/get appraised without getting ripped off near Sydney?

I once visited a jewellery shop in the UK who offered 130 pounds below what it was worth (i checked online and on eBay for going rates) and when I asked him to value the most expensive item (no idea what it is as hallmark is gone) he told me he could only tell me if I agreed to pay him 20% of what he said it was worth :no:.

My family told me a rough estimate that it's worth around 2000 pounds but would like a professional who can give me an accurate figure for it and then after that, where on earth do I sell it without getting scammed? I'm a bit worried about using eBay for such an expensive item, or would it be best for me to hang onto it and then try sell it in the UK at a local auction or something? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

[VERYSTORMY]

There are auctioneers in Sydney and this will do an appraisal.

 

Many valuers will charge for their service - they have to make a living.

 

Be aware that if the hallmark is no longer readable it can not be sold at auction as gold or silver. It will be listed as metal.

[Suzukiscottie]

There are the gold buyers in many shopping centres. They just melt the gold down so lack of a hallmark will be immaterial. Their "machine" deciphers what type of gold you have, and they offer a price accordingly.

 

You either accept or decline.

[Melbpom]

In Melbourne I'd use Leonard Joel auction house. I think they have an online valuation service where you upload photos and give some details. Jewellery wouldn't be heavy so why not insure it well and then post if Joel's could sell it for you.