[Jewelry making - Article 01211] - Re: [Orchid] Hagglers at your jewelry booth

[Alexis Romeo]

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Daniel,

>     For those of you raising your prices just so you can discount it,
>     in my book this is at best ambiguously unethical (at worst
>     downright unethical). Just because the big stores do it doesn't
>     mean you have to stoop to their level. 

    I agree with your flat out NO to the haggler anytime you don't want
    to discount an item, but why is marking it up and discounting it
    unethical if you don't mind adjusting a price for a customer" The
    customer doesn't have to buy the item if they are uncomfortable or
    feel they are being taken advantage of. 

    Why is it unethical to simply mark it up and not discount it at all"
    That makes me think you are suggesting it's wrong to charge more than
    the bare minimum you need. What's wrong with making a profit, a
    decent sized profit, if someone is willing to pay it" No one needs
    luxury goods; I see no reason to just barely cover your costs and
    make a tiny profit if you can do better. Why should we all remain
    starving artists so wealthy people can drape themselves in gold and
    gems... that we worked so hard to make" Have I misinterpreted your
    statement" 

Alexis Romeo
www.alexisromeojewelry.com
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