[Jewelry making - Article 01024] - [Orchid] Hagglers at your jewelry booth

[Holly Gage]

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Hi!

    So I'm watching the Morning Show and they had a segment about
    hagglers. They were suggesting that it was a good idea to haggle when
    they make purchases due to the slowing economy. They were also
    suggesting it at even unconventional places. So..... what's your
    view? How would you handle a haggler at your jewelry booth? 

    I myself, have always been insulted by hagglers and my response to
    the customer has been very polite, but I usually turn the question
    back on them and say, "Don't you think my work is worth it
    (explaining the time and materials)" Usually, they just get somewhat
    embarrassed and pay the price marked. I guess some people just want
    to feel special - like you will give "just them" a special deal. I
    wonder if there is a creative way of making them feel extra special
    without compromising yourself and integrity by giving them some sort
    of break. One thought was offering them a discount for using cash,
    thereby passing on the credit card fee savings that I too would be
    able to avoid paying. Any other thoughts? 

Holly
http://www.HollyGage.com
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