[Jewelry making - Article 00154] - Re: [Orchid] Customer Discounts

[Grace Stokes]

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    The reason I don't do this is because I would like to educate the
    public - I would like them to know that just because I am not in a
    storefront, but rather a tent, that I have established my prices for
    a reason. This is what I feel the work is worth and should sell for.
    It's an honest price based on my time and materials. And
    furthermore, why should I overcharge across the board for a few
    people that feel like they have to get a deal. If I discount
    something, I do it discreetly and it is usually because it is a
    repeat customer - almost never because they ask for it. It is rather
    my decision to take the hit. I just think discounting opens up a can
    of worms and makes you look desperate for a sale ---- and makes you
    look like you were overcharging to begin with. My opinion. 

Grace
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