[Jewelry making - Article 00071] - Re: [Orchid] Pricing necklace designed and strung

[Judy Shaw]

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    For a wholesale pricing to the gallery, that looks about right but I
    would keep the few extra beads. If the customer receives them, they
    usually feel like they were shortchanged because you should have used
    ALL the beads. Do yourself a favor. YOU keep them. 

    When I string special orders, the customer knows that if I use 1.5
    strands or less, I charge 1.5 strand price. If I use 1.9 strands, I
    charge 2 strands as there is always a bead or two that is not perfect
    and can not be used. Besides, the customer may decide she wants
    earrings to go with the necklace. Use the extra beads to make
    something similar - doesn't need to be exact - and go for an add on
    sale. Figure cost of materials x2 plus $10 labor for the wholesale
    price. Doesn't matter that they may be the extra beads, go for the
    full price. Let the gallery know you bought extra beads to make sure
    the best went into the order. The customer will most likely spring
    for the earrings as well. Mark down your pattern also in case she
    wishes a matching bracelet! 

Judy Shaw, GJG (GIA)
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