The Gold Man Cometh

My friend Gwen, who is also a great masseuse, (if you're ever in Vegas and want the best massage of your life, call me for her number) had been to a party where all the attendees brought their old, broken, and unwanted gold jewelry. Even good stuff and beautiful stuff, but old boyfriends or husbands had given it to them, so not only was there no sentimental value, it wasn't even pleasant to look at, much less wear! The Gold Man was there and paid them cash, on the spot. Now that sounded like a good idea to me and the word was that this man was honest and fair. A bit of cash is always welcome, so I contacted the Gold Man and set up a time for my own Gold Party. Of course, I can't have a party and not throw in a poker tournament so I sent out invitations for a "Golden Poker Party."
The Gold Man, Steve, arrived early to explain how it would all work. He would first test each piece and determine, first if it was gold, and what karat, and then weigh it, and add up his cash offer. Not knowing Steve, I had checked with my jeweler about the price he was offering. He said, "Very good price, take it!"
Steve's story is: He was in the jewelry business in New York for 40 years. He retired several years ago and moved to Las Vegas to enjoy life. One night, he was watching late night TV and saw that ad about "Send us your old gold and we'll send you a check." Out of curiosity, Steve sent a piece. Of course, he knew the value. He was shocked with their offer but knew that people were selling their old gold for such prices because the TV guy kept showing up. After some thought, Steve came up with the "Home Gold Party" idea and hence, a new business was born. He pays almost twice as much as the TV guy and to top it off, he is a very nice man - great energy. He gives party goers money and makes folks happy while generating some retirement income for himself.
My party was a roaring success. Afterward, I received an email from a friend that read:

Thanks again, to you and Hermie for hosting the Gold and Poker satellite. The only time I've left a poker event ahead when I wasn't in the money!! It was a really nice thing to do.
I'd love to take your class sometime. If you do one in town again, let me know since I'm working 9-6 Mon-Fri these days and would ask to take the day off work.
Best of lady luck to you and Sassy on Saturday!
Nancy

I left that part in about the class as I told Nancy about the High Heels Poker Academy on the 5th and 6th of June (see previous blog) and she is coming!
Anyway, everyone left with more money than they came with and everyone was happy! I had gold from way, way back and was hoping to realize $400 or $500, but I got much, much more!
If you want to host your own Gold Party (much more fun than a Tupperware Party) contact me.
BTW: I won that night's satellite. We awarded two seats to a Caesar's Deep Stack tournament. Susan Abraham won the other. She also decided to attend the HHPTA seminar. I love it! True students of the game.
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