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Gem Gossip: Auction Results, Skinner Fine Jewelry

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This post is republished with permission from the blog Gem Gossip: Endless talk of all things sparkly, and was created in collaboration with LoveGold.

Auction Results: Skinner Fine Jewelry, September 10th, 2013

My first attempt at bidding online at a jewelry auction was loads of fun and way easier than I thought! I decided on Skinner’s Fine Jewelry Auction on September 10th, which was convenient for me with my work schedule – I was able to watch live while typing up appraisals.… Read More

5 Reasons to Try Absentee Bidding Online

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Some people call them absentee bids, and others say proxy bids or left bids. Whatever the name, this type of bidding has long been an important part of live auctions. For a variety of reasons, it is not always possible or practical to attend a Skinner auction in person. Perhaps you live 3,000 miles away, so flying to Boston might not be possible; or you have tickets to a Red Sox & Yankees ball game and can’t make it to the sale; or maybe you’re just plain old busy with family responsibilities. Life happens!