[Jewelry making - Article 00646] - Re: [Orchid] Bench jewellers working for the trade

[John Donivan]

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    I'm sorry Daniel. At first I though you couldn't read, since this is
    the third time I have said it. Then I got it. You seem to be trying
    to justify charging people simply to handle their stones. That 
somehow
    they are supposed to explicitly pay you for you having them in your
    possession, and I'm afraid that's just not going to happen. I am
    responsible for goods in my possession. I accept that responsibility
    without reservation. That's what we call "integrity". I would no more
    charge a customer a "fee" to cover holding their goods than I would
    break into their house. The mere thought of it sends a chill down my
    spine. If it takes one hour to deal with their stone, they get
    charged for one hour. That's it, that's all. By that logic, I should
    hit up a diamond dealer for charges while I have goods on memo, or
    get a fee from a car dealer while I'm test driving their car. It's
    just a lack of personal responsibility. Insurance is overhead, it's
    part of my responsibility in doing business, and I do NOT
    nickel-and-dime my customers under any circumstances. 

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