[Jewelry making - Article 00143] - Re: [Orchid] Design Fee?

[Neilthejeweler]

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>     I just had a customer come to one of my accounts with a fist full
>     of printouts from internet sellers 

    It's one thing to shop, we all do it, its quite another to be
    boorish about it. But at least you know when you've got a time waster
    on your hands. Often they have no intention of even considering you
    for the actual purchase, they just want to see what they think
    they're getting. I treat them politely but sandbag their requests.
    And its not an emotional reaction on my part, its a matter of time
    usage...I've got stacks of work that pays or a brain picker that
    won't. Honestly, these days I don't chase diamond sales anymore,
    margin keeps shrinking and the time devoted is hardly worth it. Total
    weights are a different story though, still healthy.
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