[Jewelry making - Article 00630] - Re: [Orchid] Should prices be visible?

[Beth Wicker]

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    I think a definite distinction should be made when discussing this
    issue as to what venue you are selling in, general price range, and
    what locale.

    I do indoor and outdoor shows in a range of locales, and there is a
    definite difference in what buyers respond to. I would think there
    would be even more difference between selling at shows and in a
    store, and between stores.

    I live in a poor rural county, and the only jewelry stores we have
    are the chain all imported make nothing yourself variety. Not where
    you go to buy something unique. 

    An hour away is a (for my area) large city, again with a number of
    chain stores. It has in addition a few genuine jewelers, and just
    got a store that is the new "high end" jewelry store for the entire
    region (a branch from a city an hour away). The clientèle in
    each of these is different, and I would think their expectations and
    paying ability would be different too. Someone on a tight budget
    isn't going to the store that sells Rolex......they will go to one of
    the chains that they know is in their price range. Someone with more
    discretionary income may well go into any of the nicer jewelry stores
    and shop around.

    My memory is that the nicer stores have some prices visible, some
    not, and plenty of sales staff to offer to assist you if you are
    browsing.

    I doubt there is one "right" answer, rather many that work in
    different situations.

    I certainly don't always shop one way - sometimes I have the time
    and inclination to browse and ask prices, and sometimes if the price
    isn't available and no clerk immediately approaches me I will just
    move on. This is especially true at craft shows....I'm not there with
    any specific purchase in mind, and there are plenty of other artists
    with work to view if this one doesn't have prices showing and is
    busy. That said, if the work calls to me enough I will wait on the
    clerk/artist and the price! It is the "might be nice to have, but no
    biggy if I don't" category that looses me with no prices.

    Good selling and buying to everyone - and you all have "right"
    answers! 

    Beth in SC who is amazed at the stir this topic has caused, and is
    melting in the heat and humidity
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