How to Sell Your Waterford Crystal

!±8± How to Sell Your Waterford Crystal

There comes a time when we must make sacrifices and sell some of the pretty things that we own. Waterford Crystal is one of those luxury items and can make you some decent money and pay your bills, or put food on the table for you and your family.

In this current economic climate with people losing their jobs and homes through foreclosure and the like, certain measures have be taken to make money from other sources, and selling Waterford Crystal to make money is one of those sources.

So, without further adieu, here are some simple and inexpensive ways to sell your Waterford Crystal and make some money to help you live.

1. Make a list of the Waterford Crystal pieces you have

2. Write a brief description of each piece, pattern/design, etc.

3. Take some digital photographs of all the crystal pieces

4. Describe if the pieces are signed and mention any watermarks or labels

5. Set up account on eBay in the Glass/Collectibles area

6. Take out a small add on your local newspaper with brief description and your Ph.#

7. Search Google for Collectors Magazines and see what their prices are to advertise

8. Put an add with description and photos on Craigslist, its free to advertise!

9. Contact Estate Agents to set up a sale in your home and negotiate a fee

10. Be sure to have your pieces appraised by an expert to get the best possible price

If you don't own a Digital Camera, borrow one from a friend or better again, have your friend take some Pics for you and download to your computer. Then, when you upload the Photographs to eBay or Craigslist, it will be much easier to manage with the descriptions. They give you an area to describe your items.

The photos don't have to be that great, but they do have to be clear. As they say, a picture's worth a thousand words. Just as long as whoever views them, knows what the patterns or designs are.

With a little bit of effort on your part, you will be in a position to sell your Waterford Crystal and make some extra cash.

To Your Crystal Success!