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The Grammys: As Gilded As the Trophies?

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The 54th Grammys went down with the usual pomp, star-studded lineup, bizarre fashion choices and glitzy musical performances. But are people over the Grammys? If not the general public, the artists might be.

Several artists, including Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam fame, have turned down nominations in the past and criticized the awards show as meaningless and insubstantial. First of all, when you’re dealing with such a wide range of artists and constant musical evolution, it appears difficult to narrow down the songs into appropriate categories. For example, nominees for Best Rock Song included Mumford & Son’s “The Cave” and Coldplay’s “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall” — neither of which is typically categorized under the rock label by fans and the artists themselves. Naturally, neither of these songs went home with a gold trophy.

And even if the categories were more aptly apportioned, is it feasible that you can select a panel of voters who a) have legitimately listened to every song nominated, and b) can remain unbiased about personal music preferences? The subjectivity of the event is a turnoff to many artists.

But the general public? For the most part, give them a few shots of Lady Gaga and mock-worthy moments to tweet about and they’re just as happy with their viewing experience as ever.

What do you think? Is it even about the music anymore?

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3 Ways To Make Some Extra Cash

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No matter how well or how poor things are going, there are very few people who will turn away extra cash. A few hundred dollars or even a couple thousand dollars can really put a spring back in your step. Whether to spend it on a nice weekend getaway, a shopping spree, or to pay off those pesky bills, is a decision you’ll have to make on your own. It is a good feeling, however, just to have options.

Sure there are tons of different ways to make money but for us average 9-5′ers, most of the “how-to” business books, franchising opportunities, and start-up companies may be overshooting our needs a bit. If starting your own business or turning to full time entrepreneurship isn’t in your future, but you want to make a little extra money to ease financial stress, then consider these 3 ways to earn some extra cash:

  1. Part-Time or Seasonal Job- Good ole fashioned hard work is still a solid way to earn some extra money. If you’re in a squeeze or are just wanting to save up for something special, consider getting a part-time or seasonal job to bump up your regular income. It may not seem like much at the start but hourly pay ads up quick and before you know it you’ll have some decent money to fill your lonely pockets.
  2. Online Survey or Focus Group- Market research exists to bridge the gap between manufacturers and consumers. See if you can join a Focus Group, because companies will pay good money for honest feedback. Also there are several different online surveys that pay users just for their opinion on certain products/topics. You can sign up to be added to a list of paying surveys and you’ll be notified anytime there is a new survey available.
  3. If You Don’t Use it, Sell It- If asked to show by raise of hand how many of us have stuff lying around the house that we don’t use anymore, there’s a good chance that every single hand would go up. Things like old sports gear, movies, and furniture are great to sell online or at a garage sale. If you really want to earn some serious coin, however, you should consider selling your unwanted gold, silver, or platinum jewelry. The current market will pay top dollar for your gold, and if you have some jewelry that you don’t intend on using anymore, or feel like you can part with, then now is a great time to sell.

The most important thing to remember when you’re working to earn some extra cash, is that persistence pays off. Whatever route you choose to make an extra buck, don’t get discouraged if the money doesn’t flow in like a dream of hitting the jackpot in Vegas. Hang in there, keep working at it, and your hard work will be rewarded sooner or later.

If you live in Long Island and have broken or unwanted jewelry that you would like to sell then Valley Goldmine long Island can help. We are licensed metal buyers and we pay cash for gold in Long Island. To schedule your free jewelry appraisal call 631-619-0515 today!

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Mysterious Gold Donors Give Charitable Cheer

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Anyone who’s been to a shopping center during the holiday season has seen (and heard) them — the Salvation Army bell ringers. Situated outside the doors of popular grocery stores, these volunteers ring a bell to attract attention to a red kettle, where they collect coin and cash donations.

During the 2011 season, volunteers have been pleasantly surprised to discover a total of 40 authentic gold coins among the typical quarters and dollar bills when they empty the kettles at the end of the day. According to CNNMoney.com, a volunteer in Illinois discovered 14 Swiss gold francs — worth a total of $3,000. Several of these mysterious donations occur every year, with the Salvation Army reportedly receiving more than 400 coins over the past 25 years.

The donations are all anonymous, and it appears they will remain that way. One donation came with a note, in which the donor expressed that “these donations are small when compared to the bountiful blessings God has bestowed on us.”

All donations are used by the Salvation Army to purchase food, toys and clothing for low-income families during the holidays and year-round. As a whole, the Salvation Army serves nearly 30 million people in the United States every year.

Adds a little golden cheer to the holidays, eh?

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Raise $$$ For Your Charity, Group, Team or Club!!!

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As the New Year begins, so do thoughts of “Where is my organization going to get the funds for ………..” .  Let Valley Goldmine Long Island help.

Schools, fire departments, theater groups, sports teams, religious groups,
any organization looking to raise funds for their groups needs, should consider
hosting a “Gold Fundraiser”.

You advertise and promote, we raise money for your group. It’s as simple as that.

The group’s members and any invitees clean out their jewelry boxes
and bring in any old, unworn, mismatched and broken jewelry. Valley Goldmine
will weigh and test all the jewelry with industry leading equipment right in
front of them and be more than happy to answer all of their jewelry questions.

Then comes the best part!

We pay your members top dollar for their jewelry on the spot and we
present the group with a check for at least 10% of the total amount purchased.

Why not give us a call or send an e-mail and let us at Valley
Goldmine “Long Islands Trusted Gold Buyer” raise
money for your group.

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Best Bet For Holiday Cash!!!!

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Is cleaning out a jewelry box a difficult chore? I’m thinking, not so much. What better way to get some much needed holiday cash then to spend 10 – 15 minutes going through your jewelry box. Once that’s been accomplished then it’s time to make a quick and easy appointment to visit us in our office to turn what you’ve cleaned up into cash. Give us a call, we are making ourselves available between 8am and 9pm 7 days a week from now through Christmas in order to make it convenient for you. Give us a call at 631.619.0515 or send an e-mail to info@valleygoldmineli.com to setup an appointment today.

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Learn the Golden Lingo

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As fully licensed precious metal buyers, we make sure we know our stuff when it comes to evaluating our customers’ gold. As a seller, it is helpful to be familiar with some of the terminology used in the gold industry so you can stay informed and ensure you’re receiving fair prices for your items.

Here’s a couple terms it might be good for you to know:

1. Karats

Karat, or carat, is the term used to describe the purity of a gold ally — pure gold ranks in at 24 karats (24K). Because 24K gold is too soft to be practically used, it is combined with other metals (e.g. copper, palladium, nickel) when creating jewelry and other goods. One karat is equivalent to 1/24 pure gold, so a 14K gold ring is 14 parts gold and 10 parts other metals. Jewelry is not classified as gold if it is less than 10K.

2. Troy Ounce

The troy ounce is a unit of measurement commonly used when weighing gold. Derived from the ancient Roman monetary system, one troy ounce is comparable to approximately 31 grams. When a buyer is weighing your gold, make sure to separate each piece rather than weighing them together. Because you can receive higher prices for higher karat values, you want to avoid weighing all the gold as a group.

3. Fair Market Value

Fair market value (FMV) is an estimate of the current going rate of a particular good or property. Ideally, an item’s FMV reflects the price at which a knowledgeable seller is willing to sell an item and, at the same time, the price at which an informed buyer is willing to make the purchase. Checking the current FMV of gold before attending a consultation or gold party is a smart way to ensure that you’ll receive a fair price. At Valley Goldmine, you can trust our buyers to be honest and informed, providing you with the best source to sell gold in Long Island.

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Thank You To Everyone That Came Out Friday Night!!!!!!

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Friday, November 11, 2011 we tried something new. My Sister was hosting a Pampered Chef party and invited me to buy gold at the same time. I wasn’t sure how it would be received, but it was great. The folks that came out were having a good time watching the cooking demonstration and were even happier when they found how much money they made just for cleaning out their jewelry boxes. Thank you to my Sister Lori and the Pampered chef demonstrator Lisa. You guys “ROCK”

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When Is The Right Time To Sell Your Old Jewelry?

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The right time to sell your jewelry is completely up to the individual. If you could use some extra cash today to pay some bills or start your holiday shopping then today is the day. I know everyone wants to sell at the highest possible price BUT keep in mind a $100.00 increase in the spot price of gold equates to less than $2.00 per gram difference for 14K gold. No one has a crystal ball to see what the price of gold will be in the future.

Make an appointment with us today. We can give you a fair, honest no strings appraisal of what your old jewelry is worth..

This small amount of gold was worth $1,000.00 to a customer that cleaned out their jewelry box and got rid of broken, unused and unwanted jewelry. No I didn’t buy the cell phone that was used to show how small $1,000.00 worth of gold is. Do you have $1,000.00 worth of jewelry?

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Why Host a Gold Party!!!

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It’s the party where you make money ~ not spend it!

A couple weeks ago a friend asked me what a gold party is all about.  So I explained, it’s asking your friends and/or family to look in their jewelry boxes or dig through their drawers and find all those earrings that don’t have a mate, or the chains that broke and never got taken for repair.  You might find a bracelet that Aunt Tilly gave you 20 years ago and you’ve never worn.  Well why not invite all those friends and family to bring the pieces to your house because your having a gold party.  Let them know that most of the time, everyone that walks in with some broken, unworn or unwanted jewelry, walks out with some extra cash in their pocket.  It’s the party were the guests don’t spend money but get  money instead.  They come, have a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, maybe a little snack and a few laughs, and  when they leave they  have less broken jewelry and a few more dollars.  As the host or hostess, you will receive a % of everything purchased at your party whether or not you have any to sell yourself.  So why not think about hosting a party.