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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KSW, post: 3678643, member: 8708&quot;]Beautiful brooches. I have bought plenty of damaged items but usually as a job lot rather than a stand alone item.</p><p>I learn from them, or rather from the Wise Ones here, keep what appeals to me and sell the rest again usually in a job lot. </p><p>Then I take what I have learned to look for better examples. The items I would have purchased a year or two ago I maybe wouldn’t now. </p><p>I am probably well known on here for being tight about how much I pay for an item but if I’m paying what I would consider to be decent money it has to be in good condition or at least an easy repair.</p><p>If I’m not sure I will be ruthless and try to work out the scrap value if the gold and gems then at least I don’t lose money. </p><p>Also, if in doubt ask in here before you buy!. People are incredibly generous with their expertise and I’ve been saved from several buying mistakes by advice from here.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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