[Jewelry making - Article 01740] - Re: [Orchid] Interior Designers at Wholesale Shows

[Helen Hill]

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    As you may or may not know, I'm new to making jewellery but have
    already started up a company whilst learning, so that I can get a
    foot in the door of the business. I won't start selling until my work
    is up to scratch and I would be happy to buy it. I have attended one
    trade show even though I am unqualified and will be attending another
    in the autumn. I did not do this to abuse the system, but to make
    contacts and have access to supply companies, without which I would
    not even have been able to start in the craft. I was very honest with
    everyone I spoke to and told them I was just starting out and
    learning the craft. Everyone was more than helpful with advice,
    catalogues, etc. 

    However, these women obviously were abusing the system and should
    not have been let in. They are people who should be buying at retail
    price. But for some of us, it's the chicken and egg thing. To be in
    the club you need to have experience, but to get experience, one
    must be in the club. 

    I apologise to anyone who may think I'm opinionated, but I suppose I
    am and I sometimes like to offer an alternative opinion. 

Helen
Preston, UK
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