[Jewelry making - Article 00944] - [Orchid] Customer selling their own stones

[Kennedy]

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Hello,

    I am new to Orchid, I am posting this question and would like
    feedback as to possiblities. I have a customer that inherited
    several Sapphires, Rubies and Spinels. some 50 stones. She would like
    to sell all or some of them..I suggested E-Bay. She wants me to list
    them and pay me a portion of the sales. I advised her to have all
    appraised, which my customer did. She did not have any idea of thier
    values. I was informed that may be a risky way to try and get
    visibility for them( ie customer may switch stone upon return). I do
    not have them in my possesion just the appraisals. I do not want to
    handle them individually. My thought was internet visisbility would
    reach more potenial customers. in the market.. Rather than putting
    them in a local store and only getting foot trafic. I have been
    making jewelry for 30 + yrs. I have never come across anyone wanting
    to sell thier stones. Could anyone shed a light on helping this
    customer and what would be Fair for listing and selling. Or if this
    is a good idea? I know the E-Bay stores that are local charge 1/2 the
    selling price. for some stones that fee seems very steep. I would
    like to help her, and she would like to help me i. e. business of a
    sort. Thanks for the dialogue. I have a home based business and teach
    jewelry making locally I currently in Oregon. 

thanks again, Barb
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