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Shopping for Jewelry this Holiday? 5 Insider Tips from National Jewelry Buyers

November 21, 2019 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 21, 2019--

The holiday shopping season is back, and retailers are once again screaming bloody sale! While the usual “50% off” signs are out in full force, this year feels wackier than most. How about a “ Pre -Black Friday Sale” that took place a full three weeks before Black Friday even arrived?

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Holiday Shopping for Jewelry: 5 Tips to Save Money (Graphic: Business Wire)

The jewelry industry, in particular, goes extra sale-crazy during the holidays. “Strong holidays are critical for the jewelry industry,” explains Romie Salem of National Jewelry Buyers, a leading gold buyer in Albuquerque. “Holiday sales account for a third of many jewelry stores’ annual sales.”

While Salem agrees there are some great holiday promotions, he insists there is a smarter way to shop for jewelry. “Focus less on the type of sale or event, and instead, shop at particular businesses,” he says. “50% off is meaningless if the original price is outrageous to begin with.”

Salem stops short of criticizing any particular brands, but suggests that big box jewelry retailers will rarely be the best place to shop. “They have huge overhead expenses and must charge higher prices to stay in business.”

“Instead,” Salem smiles, “you can get similar jewelry for much less than those ‘50% off’ sale prices.” He explains that it is all about WHERE to shop. Salem and his National Jewelry Buyers staff share five tips for getting the best value when buying gold and diamond jewelry:

For more information on buying or selling gold jewelry, visit nationaljb.com.

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CONTACT: National Jewelry Buyers

5815 Menaul Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

Tel: 505-888-1805

Director: Romie Salem

Web:www.nationaljb.com

KEYWORD: NEW MEXICO UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER CONSUMER LUXURY WOMEN OTHER RETAIL MEN SPECIALTY BRIDAL CONSUMER RETAIL ONLINE RETAIL

SOURCE: National Jewelry Buyers

PUB: 11/21/2019 09:46 AM/DISC: 11/21/2019 09:46 AM

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