[Jewelry making - Article 00244] - Re: [Orchid] Bead setting prices

[Mark Shneyer]

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Gerry & All,

    While I understand your not wanting to lower your prices for setting
    I disagree with your reasoning. You may be in a position that
    turning down work is not a problem. But a job is a job for many
    jewelers and setters and if they want the work they should take it.
    Lower your rate within reason and once they see the quality of your
    work you will be in a better position to negotiate your price on the
    next job. 

    Some mfgrs will only pay a certain rate. You either meet the rate or
    loose the job. With that in mind: All marriages need
    compromise...Some marriages are not meant to be. 

    To turn down work for the good of the industry to keep the rates up
    is not the real world. That is why companies outsource! 

    Become competitive to the best of your abilities or you could have
    the highest rates in town along with the most spare time. If you want
    and need the work figure out a way to make it profitable or pass on
    it. 

Mark 

PS I do agree with the attitude of "working with them, not for them"
(It's a two way street though) 

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