Estate Buying Partner to Debut as an Authorized Vendor at the 2026 CBG Experience in Phoenix, September 14–16
Stratus Estate Buyers, a full-service estate buying events partner for independent jewelry retailers, has been accepted as an authorized vendor member of Continental Buying Group (CBG), one of the jewelry industry’s leading retail buying organizations. Stratus will make its debut as an authorized CBG vendor at the 2026 CBG Experience, taking place September 14–16 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.
Authorized vendor status connects Stratus directly with CBG’s network of jewelry retailers, giving members access to a turnkey, no-cost revenue stream backed by a team with more than 45 years of combined estate buying experience. The designation follows a vetting process that evaluates a vendor’s track record, business practices, and fit for the CBG membership.
“Being welcomed as an authorized vendor by CBG is a meaningful vote of confidence from a buying group known for holding its partners to a high standard,” said Justin VanMatre, founder and owner of Stratus Estate Buyers. “CBG retailers are exactly the kind of independent jewelers we built this program for. Having attended past CBG events in a previous role, I look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting members in Phoenix and showing them how a Stratus event can bring in new customers and added revenue without asking a store to change how it operates.”
Stratus specializes in three-day in-store buying events that drive foot traffic, attract new customers, and deliver guaranteed commission to retail partners at no cost to the store. Company specialists are trained to evaluate and purchase a broad range of items, including fine jewelry, gold, silver, diamonds, coins, designer handbags, luxury watches, and one-of-a-kind collectibles.
VanMatre and the Stratus team will be on site throughout the show at Booth #S308, giving CBG retailers the chance to meet them in person, walk through the event model and hear firsthand how the program has performed for retail partners in 2026, and book Stratus events for 2027.
Retailers interested in learning more or scheduling time with the Stratus team at CBG can visit www.stratusestatebuyers.com/page/contact-us.html, or reach the Stratus team directly at Sales@StratusEstateBuyers.com.
Not able to make it to CBG? Retailers can still connect with the Stratus team by reaching out to Partners@StratusEstateBuyers.com or 888-898-2112.
For more information, visit www.StratusEstateBuyers.com.
