[Jewelry making - Article 00248] - Re: [Orchid] Pricing according to Geller's book

[rene howard]

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Susannah,

    From what I understand from you post about what you'll get paid to
    set the oval stone, I would definitely say you're getting the short
    end of the stick. I work for a trade shop also, though we don't price
    our repairs to the Geller book. We just raised our prices within the
    past month since gold has shot up so high. My best guess (which
    considering I'm the employee, not someone who sets the prices) would
    be to charge a 1/3 of the total cost for the repair. For example, if
    you're sizing a ring one size up and the retail cost is $27, charge
    $9.00. This also goes up if the band is wider than say 3mm. You're
    working for yourself; not these stores. You have to do what's right
    for your own survival because these stores are a part of major
    chains; they take care of themselves. Hang in there and don't give up. 

Rene Howard


 
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