Would you commission with a jeweler?

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Pros and cons of course, it's not unlike trading in a car to some degree. The retailer assumes the risk, they make money, I get some percentage back, all without some aggravation, no different than selling on an auction sie.

I'm not ready to let go just yet, but the jewelry store who had the DJ I turned down last week has a Day-Date that I'm somewhat interested in. I could commission my rhodium DJ, put that money towards the Day-Date, but maybe lose out on a couple grand. That's a fee for convenience, I don't profit but don't have to deal with tire kickers, it's a win-win for the retailer.

20% is the going rate. Wait it out with a private sale? Take the money and run?