[Jewelry making - Article 00917] - Re: [Orchid] Negotiating with Retailers

[Rick Copeland]

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>      Once I've been paid I may not care if the shop takes forever to
>     sell the piece at their markup, but I feel a slightly different
>     viewpoint is warranted for consignment. 

    I think that is being a bit short sighted.  You should care very
    much how fast your work is moving at a retailer regardless if it's
    consignment or wholesale.  I visit my best customer, who buys at
    wholesale, once or twice a month not only to sell and pickup repairs
    and special orders but also to see what is moving and what is not. 
    You're not going to get much future business if you're trying to sell
    items that are not moving for a retailer. 

    Just my $.02 worth... 

Rick Copeland
Silversmith and Lapidary Artisan
Colorado Springs, Colorado
http://home.covad.net/~rcopeland/



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