[Jewelry making - Article 01397] - Re: [Orchid] Gallery breakage

[Barbra V]

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    It's been my experience that terms of a consignment should be agreed
    upon BEFORE items are left. (Good lesson for the future) But, that
    said, I believe you have a strong case if you wanted to pursue it in
    small claims court. 

    Regarding your 2nd point about the owner copying pieces: I used to
    work for a man whose cases were filled with pieces left on
    consignment by local artists.  If a customer showed interest in one
    of the pieces, he would quickly render a similar design and tell
    them he could make a very similar piece at a lower price (knowing
    there would be more profit in it for him that way).  Word got out
    and he was out of business in about 18 months after everyone pulled
    their pieces from the gallery. 

    Why don't you send in a spy?  Someone the owner doesn't know and see
    if after they complain that a price it TOO high, they are offered an
    option. 


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