[Jewelry making - Article 00625] - Re: [Orchid] Customer is going to test my limits

[Amery]

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Leslie,

    Make sure you get a deposit before starting any work. I'd even
    suggest getting a deposit to start a drawing so this guy doesn't
    waste your time. I'd give him a quote and make it a little higher
    than you think it should be just in case. 

    When I was in retail, we had some experience with customers with
    "lofty design plans" for the perfect piece that they wanted. We went
    through the basics of sketching, researching materials, and would
    come up with a very accurate estimate and they would run the other
    way. What we estimated at a $2,500 custom handmade piece they wanted
    to pay $750. 

    Make sure this guy knows what he's in for before you spend time with
    drawings and research which might be all for naught. Sorry if this
    has already been covered and I'm telling you stuff you already know! 

    Remember that your time is valuable, even the time you spend
    estimating and researching a potential custom job. 

Amery
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