[Jewelry making - Article 00892] - Re: [Orchid] Preparing Price Lists

[dedemetal]

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Hello Beth:

    My wholesale prices are my consignment prices however I add a few
    more terms for consignment. The store is always responsible for
    shipping costs- I ask for a UPS or Fed Ex account number before I
    ship. The store must agree to send back any piece I may need
    immediately if I have a another buyer for that item. In addition any
    items that come back damaged they are responsible for the full
    wholesale price. I have had items totally ruined by a store with
    good intentions- for example one time a store put a pearl and silver
    necklace in a "dip" and literally melted the pearls (when I send my
    work I always send a very detailed jewelry care letter so folks know
    how to treat the jewelry). If the store does not move a certain
    amount of merchandise per month after 3 months I usually pull the
    account. I only reserve consignment to stores that I know really move
    my work. Its not worth sending out thousands of dollars of work
    (retail value) to only get a puny $90 check here and there. Also I
    work out a payment schedule. Sales from the previous month MUST be
    paid by the 15th of the following month. I also must get a detailed
    invoice of what exactly sold. If they just send you a check with out
    any details for what exactly sold that is not a good sign that they
    are very organized- and unorganized businesses usually don't do very
    well. 

Good Luck,
DeDe
DEDEMETAL

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