[Jewelry making - Article 01256] - [Orchid] Design Fee?

[Neilthejeweler]

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    I haven't been charging a seperate fee for the design portion of the
    commissioned work I do. That stage usually consists of conversation
    with the client. Once in awhile a rendering was involved. I find it
    hard to charge a fee for what amounts to the sales presentation. But
    I'm wondering how others handle this. My instinct tells that
    informing a hot prospect that I'm going to charge a fee to continue
    this conversation could chill the momentum. 

    Its disconcerting to spend time with someone, followed by the
    necassary legwork and then they bolt. Yesterday I had to refund a
    deposit, I felt since I hadn't yet begun the actual work nor
    purchased materials I couldn't in good conscience keep the deposit. 

    If you use a design fee where do you draw line between initial
    consultation and actual design development? When does the clock
    start? What complications have you encountered? Or do you spread
    your hidden costs (basically lost time) over all your jobs? 

 
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