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Celebrating the First Anniversary of NAJA’s Background Check Program

The program was launched at the 2016 winter conference in Tucson.

Published

7 years ago

January 18, 2018

INSTORE Staff

(PRESS RELEASE) The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) celebrates the first anniversary of the Background Check program. The program was launched at the 2016 winter conference in Tucson in partnership with Global Investigative Services who developed and manages the program.

NAJA wants to congratulate all members who took advantage of the program and who were ready to help the appraisal profession build trust and transparency to industry partners and consumers alike, who rely on us to educate, guide and help build solid and secure relationships. NAJA continues to inspire trust and promulgates a Code of Professional Ethics adhered to by all members.

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers is the largest membership association specializing exclusively in gem and jewelry appraising and related appraisal issues. It offers education and networking opportunities with knowledgeable appraisal professionals.

For further information on becoming a member of NAJA and attending NAJA’s Tucson education conference, please contact Gail Brett Levine, GG, Executive Director, The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, P. O. Box 18, Rego Park, NY 11374, (718) 896-1536; fax 718.997.9057.

Or by email at naja.appraisers@netzero.net or at their website, NAJAappraisers.com.

You Wouldn’t Cut Your Own Hair. Why Run Your Own Retirement Sale?

After being in business for over a quarter of a century, Wayne Reid, owner of Wayne Jewelers in Wayne, Pennsylvania, decided it was time for a little “me time.” He says, “I’ve reached a point in my life where it’s time to slow down, enjoy a lot of things outside of the jewelry industry. It just seemed to be the right time.” He chose Wilkerson to handle his retirement sale because of their reputation and results. With financial goals exceeded, Reid says he made the right choice selecting Wilkerson to handle the sale. “They made every effort to push our jewelry to the forefront of the showcases,” he says, lauding Wilkerson for their finesse and expertise. Would he recommend them to other jewelers who want to make room for new merchandise, expand their business or like him, decide to call it a day? Absolutely he says, equating trying to do this kind of sale with cutting your own hair. “The results are going to happen but not as well as if you have a professional like Wilkerson do the job for you.”