[Jewelry making - Article 00916] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry prices by location

[Kim Paluch]

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Hi,

    I thought I'd add a few tips. 

    First, be careful and aware when looking for 'Independent' stores. A
    lot of stores are moving from malls to downtown sites to appeal more
    to those looking for independent stores. 

    Another thing...around here (Green Bay, WI) the independent stores
    are more art-related when it comes to stand-alone stores. There also
    appears to be a quality issue when looking at lower-priced jewelry.
    That could be around here...or it could be my mistaken perception, as
    well. Because of independent shops, the bigger jewelers have more
    sales and specials in order to compete. 

    I guess it really depends on a lot of variables, and location is one
    huge algebraic 'x'. 

    It sounded like they were leaning toward doing some shopping around?
    Shopping with knowledge is the best bet. And I don't mean to offend
    here, but do they have a good working knowledge of what to look for
    and what to base their choices on? (Four Ks and all that?) 

Hope that helps,
Kim
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