| Hi Spaceneedle,
Lots of goldens are being enhanced these days to deepen the color and command a higher price. Those seem very high priced for the size. I haven't seen many auctions in this price range get into a bidding war and go above the initial price, so they can afford to sell it for $4000 (almost) less than the BIN price and still make a profit. I agree with Robin, knotting with black thread is very strange. He spends a lot of time talking about the diamonds in the clasps, which don't truly add much to the value of the set. It will be fun to check back on his counter and see how many look at that auction, and if anyone bids. Yikes, 12% restocking fee on returned items!!!!
Pattye
so many pearls, so little time |