[Jewelry making - Article 01122] - Re: [Orchid] Non-jeweler designers at shows

[Lee Einer]

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    The core issue is not one technique of metalsmithing over another,
    or any of our subjective opinions regarding what constitutes
    artistry or true craftsmanship, etc. 

    The issue which lies at the heart of the situation inspiring this
    thread is simply this; most shows have concise qualifications for
    entry stipulated on the application, and as honest and ethical
    people we should either comply or not participate, but there
    generally seems to be a few who take liberties. 

    If the show's entry requirements are lax, and you find yourself next
    to someone who is selling goods which they did not make, you need to
    either suck it up or skip the show next year. If, on the other hand,
    the application which you and everyone else signed stipulates that
    all goods sold are handmade by and sold by the artist, and you find
    yourself next to someone peddling that which they did not make with
    their own two hands, well, you have a problem. You paid for entry
    into a show with a stated degree of exclusivity, and you did not get
    what you paid for. As a consequence, you are facing unfair
    competition and possible financial harm. 

    What to do? While it is altogether possible that the offending
    merchant simply lied on their application, it is also possible that
    the promoter is simply a greedy #$&!* and knowingly booked the
    offending seller to fill a booth and get the fee. You should not
    have to sort that out, though. The fact is that you did not get what
    you paid for, and your issue in either case is with the promoter. 

Lee Einer
Dos Manos Jewelry
http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

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