[Jewelry making - Article 00527] - Re: [Orchid] Why Young People Care About Handmade Things

[Sam Patania]

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>     On the downside, there seem to be many young people listed on Etsy
>     who must be paying themselves practically nothing. Prices that low
>     just are not possible otherwise 

    Kim, I noticed the same thing. I talk to aspiring jewelry makers
    (American) who want to make pieces which I know right away are
    competing with Bali and East Indian makers and wonder what the hell
    are they thinking? I can go to the Tucson Gem Show and see rooms
    full of items like what I saw on etsy with the same pricing and
    wonder how the hell are these people making any money. I think the
    answer is they are not making any money but are trying to subsidise
    their hobby. I have no problem with hobbyists but I think business
    education is sorely lacking in this country. 

Sam Patania, Tucson
www.silverhuntress.com
www.bahti.com
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