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When I decided to sell my David Yurman Naturals Collection Sea Urchin Signet Ring, I first waded through the slew of online middlemen and eventually posted listing on Craigslist, OfferUp, and eBay. I adored my David Yurman Signet Ring, but living in Las Vegas, NV, and having the city's economy hammered so badly by the Covid-19 shutdown, I have to catch-up financially. So, all my little indulgences had to go.

If I were to write a review on each of the aforementioned e-commerce platforms, my conclusions would not be favorable. All of these App-based / Web-based platforms over-promised and under-delivered. There were backend technical issue that Tech Support could not resolve, prompting me to scrap and then recreate my postings prior to listing them live. Traffic to my postings was throttled, or even blocked after hitting a certain number of views, subsequent to receiveing up-sell offers aimed at "driving" more traffic to my postings (deceptively disingenuous). And eventually, after having only a scattering of low (and low-ball) offers, my posting stagnated, going days with no new views or offers .

So, that's when I decided to stop wasting my time and energy and revisit some of the jewelry dealers' websites I passed by in my way to the e-commerce limbo I had clicked myself into. The one website that stood out the most in my mind was associated with Cook County Buyer's Inc. The words "David Yurman" immediately caught my attention. After reviewing the content of the website, I concluded that the owners of the business admired David Yurman jewelry as much as I admired the DY SIgnet ring I was sadly giving up. And that being the case, the owners were people I could do business with.

I decided to take a gamble (being from Las Vegas, as I am), and I texted Mike. In my text, I provided a brief description of my ring along with a few pictures. And Mike immediately texted back his interest in conducting business with me. He texted me a tentative offer for the ring, and, after a brief negotiation, we arrived at a selling price that was better than any offer I had received from any of the e-commerce sites on which I had the ring previously posted.

Once an agreement was in place, Mike emailed a prepaid FEDEX shipping label to me. I took the ring to a local FEDEX store and, following Mike's instructions, had the ring boxed up and shipped out. Two days later, Mike received the ring and that very day sent payment directly to my PayPal account.

Mike was helpful, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the entire transaction. He responded to all my texts quickly and cordially. Although I am sad for having to sell the ring, I am glad that I conducted the sale with Mike and Cook County Buyer's Inc. The entire process was simple and easy. If I ever need to sell a piece of jewelry again, or to buy some, I will contact Mike before I waste my time with anyone else.

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I'm not a youngster, and I was raised in an antiques and resale family, so I understand the difference between expectations and reality. Nevertheless I always approach business dealings with a healthy dose of skepticism because I learned early on that my family's business model wasn't necessarily the norm. Not everyone was as honest as my parents.

So yes, I approached working with Mike at CCB with my usual caution. I was delighted to find that he was reassuringly upfront about what to expect. Mike is clearly passionate about his work, and is willing and able to explain the process that goes into the buying and selling of fine jewelry. He's meticulous in his examinations, explaining both the good and bad qualities he finds in each piece.

He explained aspects of the market that were pertinent to my sale, and blew me away with how high his ethical standards are. I will never hesitate to work with him again, nor would I hesitate to recommend him to friends and associates. And in fact, I invited him to my home to look at a significant collection of silver, and more jewelry some months later (Yes, he does house calls.)

The process was fascinating. I asked questions and Mike answered them clearly and thoroughly. He also was upfront with me about the current price of both gold and silver, which was the price he used to calculate the sale. There was never a moment when I felt out of the loop in terms of the value of my items.

This is a man who knows his stuff. In spite of his youthful appearance, he's been in this business for a long time, and if occasionally he finds a puzzle he can't unravel, he knows who to call for answers.

I can't speak highly enough of Mike and his expertise, his honesty, and his personable manner. I would urge anyone who is thinking of selling fine jewelry, branded or otherwise, or silver table wares, or who has questions about the process to...

I recently had the pleasure of working with Mike at Cook County Buyer, and I must say that the entire process was smooth, efficient, and incredibly professional. I had a gold chain that I was looking to sell, and I wanted to ensure I worked with a reliable buyer who would offer a fair price while making the transaction as simple as possible.

From the moment I reached out, Mike was incredibly responsive, making the entire experience seamless from start to finish. The communication was clear and prompt, which immediately put me at ease. When I arrived at Cook County Buyer, I was greeted warmly by Mike, who took the time to carefully assess my gold chain. He explained the entire process in detail and answered all of my questions, making sure I felt comfortable and informed throughout.

What truly impressed me was how transparent Mike was about the value of my item. He provided an honest, fair price based on the current market value of gold, and I felt confident in the offer he made. There was no pressure, and I appreciated that he wasn’t pushy – instead, he focused on providing me with a straightforward, no-nonsense experience.

One of the best aspects of working with Cook County Buyer was the ability to receive payment on the spot. The transaction was quick and hassle-free, which I greatly appreciated. I walked out feeling completely satisfied, knowing that I had made the right choice in selling my gold chain to such a trustworthy and professional business.

If you're looking to sell your jewelry or precious metals, I highly recommend Cook County Buyer. Mike's integrity, professionalism, and commitment to providing excellent service make it an easy choice. Everything went as smoothly as promised, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thanks...