But, instead of coming armed with checkbooks and ready to buy, her guests came Aug. 20 from her neighborhood and from as far away as Columbia, clutching bags, boxes and tins of jewelry, ready to sell.
Appraisers from the Smyth Jewelry store in Timonium were seated in Tracey's dining room, ready to greet their new clients, who were eager to sell their outdated, broken or simply never worn, gold and silver jewelry.
By the time the three Smyth staffers set up shop on the dining room...
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