[Jewelry making - Article 00114] - [Orchid] Best business practices

[Morticia Doeslife]

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    Hello everyone, I just sent my prototypes out to the casters and now
    I'm thinking about the next step...selling.  I'm slightly confused
    about the best way to go about this. I have friends that sell their
    handmade hats and purses in stores and they told me to just show up
    with my things and approach the store, my teacher at school told me to
    always call first and make an appointment with the buyer.  Which is
    the best way to approach a store?  I would think it would be polite
    to call first, but another professional said it is easier for them to
    turn you down over the phone before they even meet you and see your
    things.  Ahhhh..this is causing me undo anxiety.  What do the
    orchidians do in this situation? 

    Next problem...Getting paid.  Everything I've heard has soured me on
    consignement.  I've decided not to do it.  But suppose a store DOES
    want to buy some pieces from my line, do they pay first and then I
    send them the pieces, or do I send the pieces and then wait for
    payment?  Waiting for payment could take forever and never happen. 
    Can I get a deposit up front and then the rest upon delivery? What is
    the standard procedure for payment?  What do you do? Thanks for the
    help yet again.  I've come pretty far knowledge wise this year and I
    have so far to go! Always, Augest D. Cry Baby Designs


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