[Jewelry making - Article 00608] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry buyers agent?

[Alastair]

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Hi Daniel,

    Appears to be a great idea. A comparison:- in the past I have
    purchased a car through a private broker. I received precisely what I
    wanted, in my price range at a good price. My input comprised an
    interview to determine my exact needs in detail, and approving the
    first selection presented to my door. Prior to that I would have
    spent days scouring the car yards and classifieds, doing test drives
    and listening to spiels. The broker cut through it all and delivered
    a valuable service. 

    In jewelery my first thought is that high priced jewelery will often
    have a valuation certificate and your job will be to verify it, and
    if not ceritfied then provide an on-the-spot assessment. Much can be
    done with just a loupe and basic checks on the certificates provided.
    Very few non-jewelers take a loupe to a jewelery purchase, and I am
    sure that the simple act of producing one's own loupe will ensure
    more dilligent service from the seller. 

    In order to provide a complete service consider finding out the
    exact needs of your client, giving advice on the practicality of the
    item, the integrity of it's consrtuction, durability,
    artistry.....(there must be more). Work on negotiation skills, in
    time you can accumulate an inventory of items that you have assessed,
    and become known as the man who magically finds the right product at
    the right price. 

    In a ground-breaking venture: do it, start small and learn as you
    go. 

Regards, Alastair
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