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Alex Acosta

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active: 2026-03-22 → 2026-06-21

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The Vintage Watch Market Has a Transparency Problem. Here’s What It Actually Costs Buyers.

Written by Louis Martin Jewelers. Independent vintage and estate specialists in Midtown Manhattan.

May 14, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #vintage-watches #patek-philippe #watch-buying-guide

The Vintage Watch Market Has a Transparency Problem. Here’s What It Actually Costs Buyers.

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Three Things the Watch Industry Treats as One (And Why That’s a Problem)

Appraisal, authentication, and servicing are not the same service. Treating them as interchangeable costs watch owners time, money, and…

May 04, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #vintage-watches #watch-appraisal #watch-authentication

Three Things the Watch Industry Treats as One (And Why That’s a Problem)

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The Watch You Buy in New York Tells You More About the Market Than the Watch Itself

Most Buyers Are Not Buying a Watch

May 12, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #vintage-watches #cartier #new-york-city

The Watch You Buy in New York Tells You More About the Market Than the Watch Itself

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Why the Appraisal You Got Might Be Wrong

The jewelry appraisal industry has a credibility problem. Most people never find out until it costs them.

May 21, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #estate-jewelry #jewelry-appraisal #new-york-city

Why the Appraisal You Got Might Be Wrong

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The Jewelry Industry Has An Honesty Problem With Appraisals

Written by Louis Martin Jewelers. Independent vintage and estate specialists in Midtown Manhattan.

Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #jewelry-appraisal #manhattan #new-york-city

The Jewelry Industry Has An Honesty Problem With Appraisals

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Why Most People Get Less Than They Should When Selling Estate Jewelry

Written by Louis Martin Jewelers. Independent vintage and estate specialists in Midtown Manhattan.

May 29, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #estate-jewelry #selling-jewelry #jewelry-valuation

Why Most People Get Less Than They Should When Selling Estate Jewelry

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Your Estate Jewelry Appraisal Number Is Probably Wrong

Written by Louis Martin Jewelers. Independent vintage and estate specialists in Midtown Manhattan.

Jun 19, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #estate-jewelry #jewelry-appraisal #new-york-city

Your Estate Jewelry Appraisal Number Is Probably Wrong

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Most People Shop for Vintage Jewelry the Wrong Way

What the market doesn’t tell buyers, and why the gap between price and value is wider than most realize.

May 20, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #vintage-jewelry #estate-jewelry #new-york-city

Most People Shop for Vintage Jewelry the Wrong Way

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A Jewelry Appraisal Report Should Give You Confidence, Here Is Why It Usually Does Not

Most appraisal reports are written for insurers and estate attorneys. The person holding the jewelry is often the last one considered.

Apr 15, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #jewelry-appraisal #jewelry-appraisal-report #jewelry-appraisal-guide

A Jewelry Appraisal Report Should Give You Confidence, Here Is Why It Usually Does Not

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What Actually Determines the Price When You Sell Gold in NYC

Selling gold in New York City is usually more straightforward than people expect.

Mar 22, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps #gold #jewelry-appraisal #sell-gold