[Jewelry making - Article 00157] - Re: [Orchid] Geller's pricing system

[Jim Reitze]

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    When I had my trade shop, I had a long time customer that I
    inherited when I bought the business.  He was good for about 13% of
    the gross, and he thought that fact entitled him to tell me what I
    could charge, get him preferential turnaround time and many other
    privileges.  He eventually became an ex-customer.  Now in your case,
    where you are working in someone else's store, there is a difference.
     Is he expecting you to buy all the materials and supplies, then
    provide him with a finished product?  Does he expect rent or other
    compensation for the space, electric, etc.?  All of these things
    should be considered before you decide how much right he has to
    dictate pricing.  I am in a similar situation, and have little say on
    the pricing. However, I don't buy most materials, don't pay rent or
    utilities.  He buys parts, takes the markup.  I provide solder, shop
    supplies and a small portion of the metals, and I take the labor
    fees.  He's happy with his markup.  I make an adequate living with
    little risk.  It isn't perfect, but it works. Jim 



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