Minata Jewelers Announces Acceptance Into Sothebys.com Associate Program

Minata Jewelers of Chapel Hill, NC joins a select group of professionals authorized to place items for sale on Sothebys.com presented by eBay.

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina (September 11, 2002) - Minata Jewelers announced today their acceptance into the Sothebys.com Associates program. As an Authorized Seller on Sothebys.com presented by eBay, Minata joins a select group of professionals authorized to place items for sale on the Sothebys.com web site.

"I am excited to bring this service to our customers" comments Linda Kornberg, president of Minata Jewelers. "Clients interested in selling their fine jewelry through this exclusive venue can now work with an established local jeweler, rather than a representative outside of the community." Participation in the program also provides Minata with an avenue to showcase their own custom jewelry, as well as designs of local artists, to a uniquely targeted global audience.

A landmark in Chapel Hill's University Mall since 1972, Minata Jewelers retails fine jewelry and accessories crafted by local and internationally renowned designers. For more information, call Minata Jewelers at (919) 967-8964, or contact them through their web site at www.minata.com. # # #