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Things you should consider before selling your gold online

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You will be surprised at how many valuable things you can find in your house. Things that you would never thought valuable could very well be. In fact, there could be several things in your house that are valuable. And they may not be found in the most obvious places. They may be hidden away in the closet, attic or garage. Or they could be staring at you everyday on the mantel piece without you realising it. This could be in the form of gold or even diamonds and other precious gems and metals.

Scrap gold, or used gold, is gold that has lost its luster, or that is no longer being used. This gold, while useless to you, may still have a decent resale value. But before you go around the house looking for valuable goodies, consider this:

1. Leave no stone unturned when attempting to look for valuables in your home. If you are interested in a gold or diamond exchange online, you need to find items that will be worth the hassle. Do not turn your house upside down, but just look in places where you will least expect to find these items.

2. Understand what the condition of your gold is. Scrap gold is considered gold that is broken or has lost its luster. In this case, it is best to sell your gold as scrap. However, if the item is still in a good condition, you could exchange the gold for a higher price.

3. Go through your old clothing for possible finds.  Remember that old jacket in the closet that you completely forgot about? It could hold something valuable in its pockets. Never ignore old clothing, and examine those you may have forgotten about.

4. Purses, suitcases and briefcases can also be a great hiding place for scrap gold. Think of that old suitcase that you never got around to emptying, or that old purse you threw out without checking its contents.

5. Do you have an old jewellery box that you haven’t looked through in a while? Open it and look what jewellery you may have forgotten. Sometimes we throw old, broken gold rings, earrings or necklaces in jewellery boxes because we do not want to throw them out. Never assume your old jewellery box is empty and worthless. You may just find some hidden treasures in it.

6. When choosing a gold and diamond exchange company, make sure you pick one that is reputable. When you sell your used gold online you want to receive competitive prices. Also, you would want to actually receive your money. So stick to companies that are renowned and reliable.

Author bio

This article was written by The Gold Company and offers tips on gold and diamond exchange.

How to become an expert online poker player

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There are many different reasons why online poker has become such a tremendous industry. Much of these reasons seem to focus on the potential to win large amounts of money and other articles, writers and pundits agree that online poker offers something for many different individuals with many different viewpoints and tastes.

But the one piece of advice that many aspirant poker players should hear is the following, which is couched as a question: do you enjoy playing poker more than anything else on earth?

This question is the one that needs answering before any poker player attempts to enter the poker hall of fame alone or with one of their most esteemed poker buddies.

There are many things to enjoy about playing poker online. One of the most obvious aspects to this is that there are other people behind the online personas. These people can offer helpful tips, support and sometimes they offer sarcasm-laden pearls of wisdom. It’s true that this can become akin to an online support forum at times, though everyone’s trying to win some money.

Another great feature of online poker rooms is that some of the players there are from different parts of the world. This is a tremendous plus for someone who is interested in learning about other areas of the world, but who does not have the funds, inclination or the ability to travel.

The tremendous variety of online poker sites and games add to the thrill that exists around this popular pastime. This makes it easy to spend most of your time online, playing poker. There is, of course, no minimum time investment required before one can be a good poker player. However, it does make sense to spend as much time as possible perfecting one’s poker skills. And that is why it is so important to enjoy spending time online. Someone who is internet-shy may very well not enjoy spending time in front of a computer. Such a person may prefer to play face-to-face games instead of on the internet, no matter what other benefits there may exist to this particular mode of playing.

Author bio:

Piggs Peak Poker wrote this article about what it takes to become really good at online poker.

Common online poker mistakes you should not make

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Are you new to online poker and need some tips on the game? Here we offer some pointers on what not to do while playing poker online.

Play too many hands

Unless you have serious cash to throw away, do not play too many hands in online poker. Learn how to determine the good hands from the bad ones, and fold when necessary.

Play too quickly

Online poker is fast, but do not play so fast that you do not think about your move or strategise properly. If you need time to think, take it. You will have more than enough time to make an informed decision.

Get distracted

When you play online poker, the action is on screen. If you find yourself getting bored and distracted – like by checking your email – just grin and bear it. Some of your competitors may take long to make their next move, but try not to get distracted by the things around you. If you lose track of the game, you may lose your turn, and even money in the process.

Forget to record what is happening

You need to keep those notes to help you learn and the remember that tricks of the game. You need to keep track of what the other players are doing.

Pay too much attention on your own cards and not enough attention to what other players are doing

In online poker it’s easy to forget that there are other things to focus on, not just the hand in front of you. But when it comes to poker, both online and off, you need to be aware of what the other players are doing and how they are playing. The only way you can do this in online poker is to read and know how to deal with other players.

Stay at the same table when you are losing

If you are on a losing streak at a particular table it may not be your fault – maybe the other players at the table are just too advanced for you. In online poker there are always many tables available, so don’t stick to one particular table if you have been losing too much. Move to another one and your luck may improve.

Play too high or too low of a limit

If the limit is too high, you may be playing out of your league. If the limit’s too low, you might start playing carelessly. When you play poker online your limit choices are endless. Try your hand at different limits, record your observations and then find a middle ground.

Play no-limit games the same as limit games

These games are not the same, so you shouldn’t play it the same. There’s a whole different dynamic between no-limit and limit games. If you not used to one, take your time and ease into the game, or simply stay away until you got it right.

Play the same online as offline

Online poker is different from your regular ‘real world’ poker. In online poker it is harder to stay focussed, and you have to play faster and concentrate more. All of these can be difficult in the beginning, but it will get easier over time.

Author bio

This article was written by Piggs Peak Poker and offers tips on how to play online poker.

What you should know about buying tyres

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These days, many people consider a car to be more of a necessity than a luxury. Gone are the days when only the rich and privileged had cars. Now, having a car is almost as important as having a job. In fact, many companies actually request that anybody applying for a job have their own car. So, since your car is such an important part of your everyday life, you have to take care of it.

When maintaining your car, tyres are an important aspect that should not to be overlooked. Since they’re rubber, a bit of wear and tear is to be expected but properly maintained tyres are something that your car cannot do without. Tyres do not last forever and when the time comes to replace them, it is important that you buy the right ones.

Tyre shopping is not as easy as walking into a shop and picking out the prettiest set though. There are certain things you need to consider when shopping for tyres:

  • Is safety your main concern?
  • Are you looking for durable tyres that last longer but may cost more?
  • Do you want a more comfortable ride?
  • Are the tyres for a person al car or a commercial vehicle?
  • Where is the car driven most of the time?
  • Are you looking for style or sport?
  • Are you concerned about fuel efficiency?
  • Do you feel more comfortable with a brand name tyre like Bridgestone tyres?

Safety should be your main concern when it comes to buying new tyres, so don’t take any chances. Tubeless tyres are far safer than tube tyres. You should always opt for branded tyres, like Bridgestone tyres, as they are tried and tested and have been around for years.

Comfort is another factor when it comes to choosing new tyres. For added comfort, pick a soft compound tyre. This tyre, however, won’t last as long as a hard compound tyre. These types of tyre are best suited to commercial vehicles used to carry heavy loads at lower speeds.

A good set of alloy wheels and nice tyres will make your car look good but remember that looks can be deceiving.  Tyres which look attractive may have drawbacks like increased road noise and reduced grip, particularly on gravel or muddy roads.

Some tyres can actually increase the fuel efficiency of your car. So, if fuel efficiency is a highly desirable factor when you’re shopping for tyres, silica based tyres can help by bringing down rolling resistance. This can increase the fuel efficiency of your car by up to 10%.

Remember that you can always change tyre brands if you feel they are not delivering the performance you’re looking for, you do not have to stick to the brand of your previous tyre.

Buying tyres is a serious affair that should not be done on a whim. Take the advice of professionals and decide what you need out of your tyre.

Author bio

This article was written by First Stop Tyre Experts and offers advice on shopping for tyres, including Bridgestone tyres.